The Uchiha's Path to the Top, Starting from Konoha

Chapter 49 We must let nature take its course.

"Please have a seat, Hokage."

In a spacious and grand courtyard of the Senju clan's territory, Minako Uzumaki was entertaining Uchiha visitors who had never been there before. Outside the courtyard, many Senju clan members were gathered and loitering.

It gave Uchiha Takeoshi the feeling that if Uzumaki Minako gave the signal to smash a cup, eight hundred axemen would immediately rush in from outside and chop him into mincemeat.

"Lord Hokage, please have some tea."

A beautiful young woman in a dark kimono calmly placed a teacup in front of Uchiha Takeo, then smiled apologetically, "Please don't mind the clansmen outside, sir."

"If the Senju people show up on Uchiha territory, the situation won't be much better."

"It took me a lot of effort to get here and persuade the authorities."

Uchiha Muan smiled as he looked at the gentle, virtuous, calm, and methodical Minako Uzumaki. He lamented that such a beautiful flower had been wasted on Senju Moriki, a piece of cow dung, and felt somewhat helpless as the Uchiha clan, whose rules were enforced by the "family law," governed his household.

"If we don't go back by the designated time, things will get even more chaotic."

"The Hokage has it tough."

Minako covered her mouth and chuckled, her eyes crinkling as she said, "But please rest assured, Minako is your secretary, and I will keep track of the time. I will make sure you don't miss your time to get home."

"Then I'll leave it to Secretary Minako."

"Lord Hokage, you can just call me Minako. You'll be Tsunade's teacher from now on, so there's no need to be so formal."

The young man's heart stirred at the young woman's gentle and melodious voice—he had inadvertently seen Minako Uzumaki's curvaceous and beautiful body beneath her kimono.

If the two wives at home are unripe apples, then the elegant and charming wife in front of me is a ripe and juicy peach.

(My goal is to grow up Tsunade...)

(Wait, it seems I thought about Tsunade's mother before this too.)

(As for being a married woman... well, it's best to let things happen naturally.)

The thought of Minako Uzumaki and Tsunade Senju playing Jenga with him, and even the sudden intrusion of Mito Uzumaki, creating a seductive and shocking scene of the three generations of the family all coming together, made Uchiha Takeo, who had long decided to use sex to solve his bloodlust problem, pick up his teacup and take a sip to calm his nerves.

"Minako, there's no need to be so polite. We use titles when we're working, but let's be more casual in private. I'm a little uncomfortable being addressed with such honorifics by someone who seems like an older sister."

It would be good to build a closer relationship, but the beautiful young woman, worried that Tsunade might be neglected by Uchiha Wu'an because of her surname Senju, blinked and said, "Then how about Wu'an-san?"

"Yes, Minako."

The closer way they addressed each other made their interactions more natural.

Before long, Mito Uzumaki changed her clothes inside the house. With both majesty and beauty, she wore a crown-like hairstyle and a purple kimono with intricate patterns. Her delicate face exuded authority without anger, and her temperament was noble and elegant, like a queen walking in a palace, holding the power of life and death over all people.

Uchiha Muan noticed that behind her was a beautiful, spirited blonde girl dressed in simple casual clothes.

"Tsunade, this is the Third Hokage, and he will be your teacher from now on."

The quirky, bold, and outgoing Tsunade Senju curiously observed the evil Hokage of the Uchiha clan, who was often slandered among his clansmen. Whenever this matter was mentioned, the clansmen's expressions were as if their beloved possessions had been cruelly ruined.

This made Tsunade curious and puzzled—the Uchiha clan wasn't anything special in the Ninja Academy, at most they were just a little arrogant, so why did everyone have such a big opinion about them?

And what's so great about Naruto?

Despite her inner confusion, Tsunade still had to maintain proper etiquette, otherwise Mito Uzumaki might make her stand as punishment.

"Hello, Hokage-sama, I am Tsunade Senju."

The girl's confident self-introduction made Uchiha Takean smile slightly. "Hello, Tsunade, I am Uchiha Takean. You will be learning under me from Orochimaru and the others. Don't complain about how tough it is."

"My teammates are Orochimaru and his crew?!"

Tsunade's expression brightened, and she instinctively waved her little fist, saying cheerfully, "Next, I'm going to show Orochimaru and the others that written test scores at the Ninja Academy mean nothing; real combat is what makes a true ninja."

But the girl's delighted expression didn't last two seconds before a dignified yet gentle gaze, and a gentle yet sharp gaze, fell upon her. Tsunade's face stiffened, and she transformed back into a quiet and obedient young lady.

"Wu An-san, Tsunade is just a bit too competitive, but she's still quite popular in the Ninja Academy."

Minako Uzumaki was worried that Takeo Uchiha might mistakenly believe that Tsunade Senju was bullying her classmates at school because of her status and strength, so she quickly spoke up to explain.

Uchiha Takeo reassured her, "Minako, please don't worry. I know what kind of person Tsunade is."

The way the two addressed each other surprised Mito Uzumaki a little, but she didn't think too much about it. Instead, she was quite happy. Minako Uzumaki's closer relationship with Takeo Uchiha was more advantageous to Tsunade Senju.

Mito then brought up Tsunade's experiences at school.

In some embarrassing situations, Tsunade would puff out her cheeks slightly, express her dissatisfaction with her bright eyes, and then look at her teacher with an embarrassed expression.

In contrast, when performing well, she would raise her chin, almost wearing a smug look on her face that seemed to say, "Come praise me!"

After chatting for a while, the waiter served the dishes. After enjoying them, Uchiha Takeo took his leave and went home. Senju Tsunade yawned and snuggled in Uzumaki Minako's arms. The mother and daughter went to their room.

In the dappled moonlight, Mito Uzumaki walked to a secluded courtyard, where Senju Moriki lay looking haggard, his hair disheveled, and utterly unrecognizable.

"How long are you going to keep this act?"

The sharp voice seemed to come from beyond the heavens. Senju Moriki opened his dim eyes and saw Uzumaki Mito looking down at him. He turned his head away without saying a word.

"Today, the Third Hokage wants to take Tsunade as his disciple, and I agree."

"That's my child! How could you hand him over to the evil Uchiha clan?!"

Reeking of a sour stench, Senju Moriki sat bolt upright, his filthy face contorted with rage. "That will ruin Tsunade!"

"The evil Uchiha you speak of is already the rightful Third Hokage of Konoha, the strongest ninja in Konoha. Watch your words!"

Smelling a foul stench, Mito Uzumaki's disappointment with Moriki Senju was palpable. "If you won't let Tsunade learn from the Hokage, are you suggesting she learn from you?"

"Look at yourself now!"

Mito Uzumaki didn't want to say anything more. She paused at the door and left a sentence behind.

"If this continues, I'll send you to Hozuki Castle Blood Prison in Kusagakure for a while. Don't disappoint me."

Senju Moriki stared blankly at the departing Uzumaki Mito, his mind not on turning over a new leaf, but on a rumor he had once taken as a joke.

In the Hozuki Castle of Kusagakure, there is a Box of Bliss that can grant any wish.

(End of this chapter)