Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 153 Fierce Battle in the Hokage's Office

Hinata Hyuga didn't chat like Kiba Inuzuka and the others; instead, she stared intently with her Byakugan, carefully observing the battle between the two.

After watching for a moment, she felt a sense of unease.

Naruto Uzumaki is far too experienced.

Normally, Sasuke Uchiha possessed the two-tomoe Sharingan, which would allow him to see through all of Sasuke's movements and achieve a state of prediction.

But no, instead he fought with his hands tied and his body restrained.

The roles of the two people were reversed at this moment.

It was as if it wasn't Sasuke Uchiha who awakened the two-tomoe Sharingan, but Naruto Uzumaki.

Without a doubt, this was thanks to Minato Namikaze.

Not to mention the two-tomoe Sharingan, he could even gain the upper hand in a fight against Obito Uchiha with the Mangekyou Sharingan.

Uchiha Sasuke was still too inexperienced and was easily manipulated by the three of them.

Hinata Hyuga was suddenly startled.

She turned around and found that it was Natsume who had just patted her shoulder.

Natsume put a finger to his lips, signaling her to be quiet.

Hinata Hyuga nodded, stepped out of the crowd, and stood with him on the sidelines.

"How are you feeling? Can you beat them?"

As Natsume watched Sasuke Uchiha's flashy shuriken technique, he was reminded of Itachi Uchiha.

I don't know if he has joined the Akatsuki organization now.

After awakening his Sharingan, Sasuke Uchiha's eyesight was greatly enhanced, allowing him to unleash his full potential in throwing ninja tools.

In addition, this doesn't consume much chakra, making it an essential skill for genin and chunin.

"It's difficult."

Hinata Hyuga thought carefully for a moment and said, "If I can get close and strike their pressure points, I might be able to defeat them."

The Hyuga clan's Gentle Fist is actually quite powerful.

By combining the Byakugan, chakra can be injected into the enemy's body, disrupting their meridians and internal organs, thus securing victory.

In the ninja world, internal organs are very difficult to train.

Theoretically speaking, it is extremely dangerous to allow Hyuga clan ninjas to get close.

The slightest mistake could result in the loss of combat effectiveness.

But unfortunately, there are just too many monsters later on.

There was simply no chance to get close.

"Why not try hitting their pressure points remotely?"

Natsume smiled and asked in return.

"remote?"

Hinata Hyuga answered matter-of-factly, "Because Gentle Fist is a close-quarters combat technique."

"But don't you think remote work is more convenient?"

Natsume reached out and touched her hair, saying, "If you have a ranged Gentle Fist technique, combined with the Byakugan's range, you can subdue the enemy very safely."

"It seems...that makes sense."

Hinata Hyuga was somewhat convinced; it seemed to be true.

But why doesn't the Hyuga clan have ranged attack methods?

With the Byakugan's exaggerated visual range and distance, if ninjutsu or something similar were used, it would be possible to strike first, right?

The Hyuga clan can learn ninjutsu.

However, because Gentle Fist is already very difficult to master, no one wastes time learning ninjutsu other than Gentle Fist.

"Hinata, you can try developing a new Gentle Fist style in the future."

Natsume could actually help her, for example, by using some of his Fate Points.

But there's no rush now; we'll wait until she's older.

"Eh?"

Hinata Hyuga quickly shook her head, "I...I don't have that talent."

Developing ninjutsu is far more difficult than learning it.

Among the ninjas of Konoha, very few have been able to develop new ninjutsu multiple times.

The most classic example is the Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju.

Since there are forbidden techniques I don't recognize, I can probably just throw them at him.

Just like how Danzo Shimura took the blame, it has become a habit.

Natsume crouched down, looked at her, and after Hinata Hyuga blushed deeply, he said, "I believe you."

"I...I..."

Hinata Hyuga was completely delirious, steaming from her mouth, and began to ramble incoherently.

After pinching her soft, warm cheek, Natsume stopped teasing her to avoid making her faint.

He looked at the battle in the arena; it had reached its most crucial moment.

Sasuke Uchiha originally intended to easily defeat Naruto Uzumaki with his two-tomoe Sharingan and reclaim the glory of the Uchiha clan.

But he found that the situation was far beyond his expectations, and he couldn't hit the target at all.

After several attempts, he began to form hand seals.

The first ninjutsu is the Uchiha's most representative Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique.

In the past, Naruto would have countered with Wind Release ninjutsu, but not today.

The fireball destroyed his clone.

His true form appeared behind Uchiha Sasuke and threw a punch.

Because of the Sharingan, the punch, though fast, was still detected.

Uchiha Sasuke instinctively raised his arm to block.

A deep, thunderous sound rang out.

His expression changed.

Such powerful strength.

Uchiha Sasuke quickly retreated.

Naruto Uzumaki forms hand seals.

Shadow Clone Technique!

Three Naruto Uzumaki rushed towards Sasuke Uchiha.

"Is it all true?"

Sasuke Uchiha's pupils contracted slightly.

He dared not be negligent, and placed one hand to his mouth, his chakra transforming into flames, like a blooming flower.

Fire Release: Phoenix Flower Technique!

The three Naruto Uzumaki were immediately hit by the fireball and burst into flames.

Upon seeing this, Sasuke Uchiha was immediately delighted.

I finally beat this guy!

But the next moment a fierce wind struck.

Leaf Whirlwind!

Naruto Uzumaki descended from the sky, smashing Sasuke Uchiha with a high-speed whirlwind kick.

A scream.

Sasuke Uchiha was sent flying, landing on the ground and kicking up a cloud of dust.

Naruto Uzumaki quickly stepped forward and reached out to support him.

"Don't touch me!"

Sasuke Uchiha's face paled slightly, and he angrily pushed his hand away, struggling to get up.

"Sasuke, you were amazing today!"

Naruto Uzumaki gave a thumbs up, expressing his sincere praise.

If it weren't for Minato Namikaze's guidance, he might not have been able to win.

Unless the Nine Lamas are used.

But that's just bullying.

Both Kushina Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze said that Kurama's power should not be used unless absolutely necessary, so as not to create a dependency.

"Just wait, I'll definitely win next time."

Sasuke Uchiha snorted coldly, turned around and left without expression.

However, he had already noticed Naruto's changes and had also learned something from them.

Three words: Use your brain.

Naruto Uzumaki clearly fought very intelligently today.

Uchiha Sasuke took a deep breath, realizing he needed to be smarter than Sasuke.

In fact, he had already realized that this battle was the easiest one he had ever fought.

Although he ultimately lost to Naruto Uzumaki, the pressure wasn't that great.

The Sharingan is truly the best eye.

Sasuke Uchiha decided to go home.

She didn't even notice Sakura Haruno catching up from behind.

Natsume withdrew his gaze.

Hinata Hyuga has returned to normal.

"Let me take you home."

Natsume and Hinata Hinata had just arrived at the school gate when they were caught by Rinka Hinata.

"Natsume, thank you for troubling me again."

Hinata Rinka extended a rather gentle invitation, "Would you like to come over for dinner?"

This attitude almost made Natsume think that he had already married into the Hyuga clan ahead of schedule.

But he still chose to refuse.

Because he had to go home to be with Tsunade.

After all, they hadn't seen each other for a day, and they needed to pour their hearts out to each other.

Rinka Hinata wasn't angry; she pulled the reluctant Hinata Hinata away from the ninja academy.

Hokage Building.

Standing in front of the Hokage's office, Natsume knocked on the door.

The reason for knocking was that there was more than one person inside.

Otherwise, he would have just groped his way in.

After receiving a response from Tsunade, Natsume opened the door and saw Yamanaka Ino.

She was pressing her hands against a dying rooster, trying to revive it.

Natsume was slightly taken aback. Why wasn't it a fish?

He remembered that in the original work, Sakura Haruno's first tool for practicing medical ninjutsu was a fish.

How did it turn into a rooster?

Goodness, the chicken feet are showing, aren't they?

Hearing the noise, Yamanaka Ino instinctively turned her head to look, and that's when things went wrong.

The rooster convulsed twice and then died completely.

"Teacher, I'm sorry..."

Yamanaka Ino blushed and quickly apologized.

"It's nothing."

Tsunade waved her hand and said, "It's normal for you to be unfamiliar with things since you're just starting out."

Yamanaka Ino breathed a sigh of relief.

She didn't really understand Tsunade's personality, which is why she was being so polite.

After all, he's the Hokage.

Offending them would be a huge problem.

That's all for today.

Tsunade glanced at the sky and said, "It's already very late. Let's continue practicing tomorrow."

"Yes."

After bowing slightly, Yamanaka Ino turned around and stopped to greet Natsume as she passed by.

After watching her leave, Tsunade snorted coldly and said, "You certainly know how to seduce young girls."

Yamanaka Ino's mistake just now was clearly caused by seeing Natsume.

"Slander! Absolutely slander!"

Natsume smiled, leaned forward, hugged her, and said, "I absolutely did not seduce anyone, except you."

"Smooth-talking!"

Tsunade forcefully pulled him into her arms, as if she wanted to suffocate him.

The aroma filled his nostrils, and Natsume almost fainted.

I'm willing to endure this torture every day.

He displayed a spirit of inquiry, as if he were trying to carve out a hole in this evil abyss.

"You bastard!"

Tsunade pushed him away, tapped him on the head, and said, "Behave yourself!"

Natsume wisely refrained from continuing.

While flirting is fine, it should be done in moderation.

"Now that you're the Hokage's assistant, what are Root's plans to do?"

Tsunade got down to business, saying, "Not long ago, we captured those Root members and helped them break the seal that severed the tongue, but it will be difficult for them to get out of the shadow of Shimura Danzo for a while."

"It's alright, just turn them into regular ninjas."

Natsume didn't want to use the ninjas trained by Shimura Danzo, as they might betray him one day.

"That's what I think too."

Tsunade smiled and said, "Root is equivalent to the Anbu, and loyalty is required."

She was more concerned about Natsume's safety than about her own.

The tragedy of the past must not be repeated.

Unless you step over her corpse.

"I don't need roots."

Natsume thought for a moment, then shook his head and said, "The existence of Root is a thorn in the side for many ninja clans and ninjas. There is no need to rebuild it."

Danzo Shimura had two criteria for selecting members of Root: first, genius; and second, a certain degree of darkness within their hearts.

Leaving aside the latter, the former has already offended many ninja clans.

For example, the oil-producing women and the mountain tribe.

No ninja clan wants to see its geniuses used by others.

"No, you need someone to protect you."

Tsunade frowned and said, "The ninja world is not safe. You are the Hokage's assistant, holding a high position and great power. You are also nominally my student. Many people will cause you trouble."

The simplest way is to offer a bounty on the black market.

All the named ninjas of Konoha are on the list.

For example, the classic Sarutobi Asuma, 35 million ryo.

Although Natsume didn't go to the black market, he estimated that once it was revealed that he had become the Hokage's assistant, his bounty would definitely be higher than his own.

"I……"

"Don't tell me you don't need it."

Tsunade interrupted him preemptively, saying, "If that doesn't work, choose two of these Wood Release ninjas."

"Wood Release ninja?"

Natsume subconsciously took the data and discovered that it was all about Sarutobi clan ninjas.

Hiruzen Sarutobi has only retired, so there's no need to worry about their loyalty.

In addition, his Wood Release technique makes him a suitable candidate.

"I'm not used to having someone protect me."

Natsume noticed the change in her expression and quickly said, "I want to learn the Flying Thunder God Technique."

"The Flying Thunder God Technique?"

Tsunade was taken aback upon hearing this, for she naturally knew about the Flying Thunder God Technique.

If Natsume can learn it, he will indeed no longer need protection.

In the past, Minato Namikaze used this technique to fly around the battlefield as if it were empty.

It's just that it's too difficult.

"Now that my sister is the Hokage, I should have permission to read the Scroll of Seals, right?"

Natsume asked with a smile.

He can take this opportunity to stop hiding his Flying Thunder God Technique, which will make things much easier for him in the future.

Hmm, while I'm at it, I'll take a look at the Book of Seals.

This scroll contains all of Konoha's forbidden techniques.

"Um."

Tsunade responded and said, "Try cultivating first. If it doesn't work, I'll assign you two more guards."

"By the way, sister, have you ever thought about possessing Wood Release?"

Natsume waved the documents in his hand and said, "The transplantation technology is quite safe now."

After a moment of silence, Tsunade shook her head.

She couldn't accept receiving a transplant of her grandfather's cells.

Natsume thought to himself, "Just as I thought."

He was right to refuse the transplantation of interstitial cells.

Wood Release potion doesn't count; it's already been made into a medicine that won't affect your own cells.

"But I think it's worth studying."

Natsume made up a story, saying, "Wood Release is a bloodline limit, and in theory, all members of the Senju clan could potentially awaken it, but it's currently dormant. If it could be stimulated, perhaps my sister could awaken it too."

He couldn't be sure if that statement was true or false.

However, in the original work, there is also a ninja named Kazamatsuri Moegi who awakens Wood Release.

If Wood Release originated from the Divine Tree, then her existence seems rather illogical.

Perhaps it really is the bloodline limit of the Senju clan.

However, for Natsume, it was all a pretense.

If research can help Tsunade awaken Wood Release, that would be best.

If not, then wait a few more years and have Natsume exchange it using Fate Points.

Tsunade was indeed somewhat tempted upon hearing this.

Wood Release was far too special for her.

"Are you disgusted with your sister?"

Tsunade suddenly laughed, rubbing his face with both hands, and asked, "You think I'm weaker than you?"

"The stronger my sister is, the better she can protect me."

Natsume declared matter-of-factly, "Then I'll have a perfectly legitimate excuse to slack off!"

In other words, rich lady, I'm hungry, I need to beg for food.

"Ha! You dare to slack off?!"

Tsunade increased the pressure, kneading his face into various shapes, and finally couldn't resist kissing him.

The war has begun.

Natsume immediately launched a counterattack.

Redeem all previous rewards.

Then the music started, and then the dancing began.

The Hokage's office, which should have been closed for the day, continued to function, its walls filled with melodious music.

Four thousand words. Chapter One and Chapter Two.

(End of this chapter)