Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 314 Perfect Control of the Five-Tails' Power (Part 2)

The Third Mizukage smiled and said, "Don't be nervous..."

Danzo stared at the other's expression, trying to glean something from his face: "What do you want to do?"

"Just adding another layer of insurance."

The Third Mizukage's words were somewhat intriguing. Danzo narrowed his eyes and lowered his voice: "Insurance?"

"Aokiji is too special. He is different from other Jinchuriki. He has Sharingan and his control over the Tailed Beasts may be unmatched by any previous Jinchuriki."

"I don't think a single ambush would be enough to kill him."

Danzo agreed with the statement, but didn't understand the meaning of the preceding sentence: "But what does this have to do with Tsunade?"

The Third Mizukage glanced at it, a meaningful look in his eyes: "Anyone who develops emotions will have a weakness..."

Danzo listened, his brows relaxing, and he began to understand something.

But he quickly frowned again, looking at the other person warily, and pondered for a moment: "So, you're planning to use Tsunade as bait."

"Don't you think this is a pretty perfect idea?"

The Third Mizukage, as if showing off, opened his arms wide and began to speak eloquently.

Danzo listened silently, keeping his mouth shut, as he weighed the pros and cons in his mind.

The opponent's strategy is to set up an ambush to assassinate Aokiji, weakening his strength first. Of course, it would be best to kill him directly. If they can't kill him, then they will immediately move on to the second plan.

Based on the clues deliberately left behind, revealing that Tsunade was in danger, Aokiji, upon learning of this, would not hesitate to rush over to Tsunade's side, out of concern for her safety.

After the previous round of attrition, even the Jinchuriki's chakra would be mostly depleted. In addition, with Tsunade as a hostage, there's no fear of not being able to deal with Aokiji.

After hearing the plan, Danzo gave the other person a deep look.

They had clearly done their homework in preparing to take down Aokiji.

If Tsunade is used as bait, Aokiji will definitely fight to the death, and the consequence of doing so will be certain death.

Danzo thought this to himself, but he was still a little uneasy about the plan.

Seemingly sensing Danzo's true thoughts, the Third Mizukage bluntly asked, "What, are you afraid I'll kill Tsunade too?"

Danzo's expression was not good: "It's not impossible."

He wanted Aokiji dead, but he didn't want Tsunade to die because of it.

The Third Mizukage knew that no matter what he said, the other party would not believe him, so he simply did not explain, but only emphasized the matter of Aokiji's kidnapping and extortion.

Upon hearing this, Danzo felt a headache coming on. He was now somewhat regretful for coming to the meeting in place of Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"I can't give you a direct answer to this right away."

Danzo did not directly refuse, leaving room for maneuver.

He needed to think of other ways to get rid of Aokiji instead of using Tsunade as bait.

The Third Mizukage showed great patience and agreed to Danzo's delay.

Danzo remained silent, already prepared for the worst.

If the Mizukage and Tsuchikage's true goal is to use the pretext of killing Aokiji to also kill Tsunade, how should he deal with that...?

As Tobirama Senju's disciple, Danzo knew the opportunity to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan.

If Tsunade dies in front of Aokiji, given Aokiji's talent, there's a high probability he'll awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan...

With the Mangekyou Sharingan, Aokiji's strength will definitely increase significantly. This will make him fight back more fiercely against the ambushes from Kirigakure and Iwagakure, thus weakening the fighting power of the two villages.

However, Aokiji, who has just awakened his powers, certainly cannot perfectly control them, but this is still within a tolerable range.

After weighing the pros and cons, Danzo touched the half of his face that was bound by bandages.

If one could obtain those Mangekyou Sharingan eyes, it would be the perfect choice, whether as a trump card or to defend against the Uchiha clan.

……

……

night.

Inside the house, in the dining room.

Aokiji was eating with Tsunade when he picked up a piece of green vegetable and placed it in Tsunade's bowl: "I've seen you always busy lately, you must be exhausted."

Tsunade was used to this kind of intimate behavior and didn't hold back, skillfully eating the vegetables in her bowl: "I've had a lot of upsetting things going on lately."

After dinner, the two sat together on the edge of the bed, very close and leaning against each other.

Aokiji grinned: "You're quite proactive this time."

"Don't make a fuss, let me lean on your shoulder." Tsunade rested her head on Aokiji's shoulder.

Aokiji glanced at her sideways and saw her gently close her eyes and her nose twitch slightly: "You look really tired."

Tsunade slowly opened her eyes, revealing clear, bright eyes: "I'm just feeling a bit emotional. I never imagined that even someone as strong as Sarutobi-sensei almost had an accident."

Hiruzen Sarutobi almost died, which was quite unexpected, but as expected of someone with the original work's buff, he didn't die even like that... Aokiji comforted him gently:

"Don't worry too much, Hokage-sama. He's awake now, isn't he? I think he'll be able to resume his position as Hokage soon."

Tsunade raised her head, gently shaking it with a worried expression. Her eyebrows drooped down, forming a V-shape: "It's not just because of this matter; I'm just afraid that one day you might also encounter misfortune."

So that's what she was worried about... Aokiji was deeply moved, his expression touched: "Don't worry, I'm very strong."

"I'm sorry for telling you things that worried you. I just don't want to lose anyone important to me again..."

In the constant battlefield, Tsunade often finds people dying around her, sometimes today, sometimes tomorrow.

Tragically, she had become accustomed to it, even numb to it, and thought that people dying on the battlefield was a common occurrence.

It wasn't until recently, when her mentor nearly had an accident, that she suddenly woke up and began to re-examine everything.

Aokiji lovingly cupped Tsunade's cheeks.

Do you want that?

Tsunade closed her eyes, filled with anticipation, waiting for her lover's kiss.

After a long pause, the expected light kiss did not occur.

Her delicate features furrowed slightly as she slowly opened her eyes. Reflected in her round, pearly eyes were three candies that her lover had taken out and placed in front of her.

Tsunade looked puzzled: "Why did you put three candies in front of me?"

Aokiji smiled slightly: "Tsunade, I have three candies here: mint, strawberry, and milk. Which one do you like?"

"Milk, please."

"We're about to kiss, and you're still asking such a pointless question?" A hint of disappointment flashed across Tsunade's eyes.

Without realizing it, she had become quite used to kissing Aokiji, and sometimes even looked forward to it.

Upon hearing his girlfriend's reply, Aokiji peeled off the milk-flavored candy.

Tsunade watched this and wondered if she should give him his favorite candy next.

She had specifically asked her what she liked to eat, and given the specific details, it was only natural that Tsunade would think that way.

Unfortunately, she guessed wrong.

Without saying a word, Aokiji peeled off the candy that represented milk flavor and ate it.

Tsunade was completely dumbfounded.

Suddenly, Aokiji approached.

By the time Tsunade noticed, the opponent had already attacked.

This came so suddenly that Tsunade initially reacted with some resistance.

However, they gave up quickly.

Tsunade's expression grew increasingly troubled.

After separating, a rich milky flavor lingered in my mouth.

Aokiji looked at Tsunade, whose eyes were glazed over, and curled his lip: "In that case, it's double the fun~"

"Disgusting." Tsunade, having finished her meal, turned her back on her.

"Oh, really?"

Seeing the other person's tsundere expression, Aokiji smiled mischievously: "But why do I feel like you..."

Tsunade's face flushed red instantly, and she feigned innocence: "I did want to bite you, okay?"

Aokiji stuck out its tongue.

Tsunade was taken aback: "What are you doing? It looks disgusting."

"Bite it."

"If you tell me to bite, I'll just bite. Wouldn't that make me lose face?"

Aokiji chuckled: "I knew it, you wouldn't dare bite me."

Tsunade snorted and retorted, "You wish."

Then, he composed himself and suddenly said, "Aokiji, let's go to the Ruri Shrine sometime."

Riryu Shrine?

Aokiji was taken aback: "What?"

Tsunade replied, "Go pray for blessings."

Aokiji didn't understand.

I pray for your safety.

Ryujin Shrine is very famous in the Land of Fire, and people often go there to worship and pray for peace.

For this reason, Tsunade wanted to take Aokiji to the shrine, at least to find some peace of mind.

Aokiji understood. It seemed that Hiruzen Sarutobi's affair had terrified Tsunade, causing her to become superstitious and pray to gods and Buddhas: "You're too superstitious."

"Don't disbelieve me, I've heard it's very effective over there."

"This kind of thing is all a scam. I'd rather spend that time cuddling with you and sleeping. Isn't that much more satisfying than worshipping some gods or Buddhas?"

Aokiji acknowledges that there are gods in this world, but these "gods" are different from the gods that people traditionally believe in.

Tsunade loosened her grip and said softly, "Go away, go away. I don't know why my right eyelid keeps twitching lately. People often say it's a bad omen. I have a vague feeling that something bad is going to happen."

"Just keep me company, it'll be some comfort for you."

My right eyelid keeps twitching?

What kind of superstitious behavior is this...?

Aokiji was speechless and firmly stated that he would not go.

Unable to persuade Aokiji, Tsunade reluctantly gave up, stood up, and said, "I'm going to take a shower. Come with me."

"Why can't you persuade me?" Aokiji said meaningfully, "You're planning to... well, that's not impossible."

Tsunade smirked, "You're overthinking it..."

Aokiji asked, puzzled, "Then why did you call me?"

Tsunade stroked her chin: "You possess the Boil Release bloodline limit, don't you?"

"What's wrong?"

"Use your Boiling Essence to create some steam in the bathroom for me. I suddenly feel like taking a sauna."

"Do you think I'm just a tool...?"

Aokiji was displeased: "How could I, a powerful ninja with the strength of a Kage, do such a thing? How could I face anyone if word got out?"

"Then don't touch me again."

"Oh, teamwork makes the dream work. I'll make the steam, and you can take a bath."

Aokiji readily agreed: "I'll make you some steam right away. Would you like more or less?"

Tsunade:……

........................

After creating steam for Tsunade, Aokiji lay on the sofa, waiting for Tsunade to finish her bath before he went in to take a shower. Finally, he would hold the fragrant Tsunade and sleep soundly. That's how the day passed.

"You have the nerve to use my abilities to do something like this?"

The five tails inside Aokiji complained to him.

Aokiji picked at his ear, ignoring the Five-Tails' protest.

The woman took a long time to shower, and Aokiji suddenly had a sudden idea: "Speaking of which, it's been a long time since I've fought you, hasn't it?"

The five-tailed beast fell silent.

"Let's have a match. If I win, you'll have to give me your chakra whenever I need it."

"Hmph, let's see what you can do."

……

In the bathroom.

Tsunade lay in the bathtub with a towel on her head. The air was filled with thick steam, which made her very comfortable. Before she knew it, she had fallen asleep.

She didn't know how much time had passed when she suddenly heard a deafening roar, which startled Tsunade awake from her sleep. She slapped the water with her hands, creating waves.

"What's wrong? What's wrong?"

Confused, she quickly wrapped herself in a bathrobe and rushed out.

Then something shocking happened.

My home is gone...

Tsunade raised her head, stared at the huge white creature, her eyes wide with shock, and said, "This is... the Five-Tails."

The Five-Tails noticed Tsunade's figure, turned its huge head, and spoke in human language: "Tsunade, don't be nervous, it's me."

"That voice... is it Aokiji?"

Tsunade looked at the Five-Tails with a puzzled expression.

As far as I can remember, this is the first time Aokiji has looked like this.

Looking at this enormous body, Tsunade finally understood why this place had been blown up out of nowhere.

Aokiji transformed back into a human form, cursing and swearing.

Gan.

That bastard Five-Tails tricked us.

Tsunade quickly stepped forward and asked, "Aokiji, what exactly happened?"

Aokiji looked at Tsunade, who was wrapped in a bathrobe and had wet hair, and found her to be quite charming.

Normally, Aokiji would have a good look at this appearance.

Now, since their house was bombed, Aokiji doesn't want Tsunade to be seen by others and thus exposed.

Aokiji decisively said, "I'll explain this later. You should put your clothes on first. You don't want to expose yourself, do you? Soon, the commotion I made will attract those people."

That made sense. Tsunade put the matter aside, went back to the bathroom, found her clothes, and quickly put them on.

The house was burst open because of the five tails, but fortunately the bathroom area was relatively intact.

After Tsunade finished changing and left the bathroom, she quickly noticed several figures rushing towards her.

This is also normal.

Putting aside the loud noise from the sudden explosion in the room, the sheer size of the Five-Tails means that anyone standing nearby, even someone who isn't blind, can spot it instantly.

"Aokiji, what's going on?"

The newcomer was a young man with a stern face.

He is a member of the Uchiha clan.

Upon discovering the appearance of the Five-Tails, he rushed to the scene immediately.

Aokiji is not staying at Tsunade's house this time, but at his own home.

Aokiji scratched his head, looking embarrassed: "How should I put it..."

"Aokiji, I remember the Five-Tails is the tailed beast inside you, right? What happened just now? Did it go berserk?"

The Uchiha youth realized something was wrong after pressing for answers.

If he were in a berserk state, Aokiji wouldn't be able to talk to him like he is now.

"To put it simply, I should say I just perfectly controlled the power of the Tailed Beast, and I couldn't wait to use it out of curiosity."

"The result is the situation you see now. I apologize for unintentionally causing you trouble."

Aokiji looked around at his clansmen and bowed his head in apology.

The Uchiha members stared wide-eyed, their faces filled with disbelief: "W-what—!"

(End of this chapter)