Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 191 Princess Kaguya's Love and Confession

Kaguya Otsutsuki did not answer Hamura Otsutsuki's question.

Because she didn't know how to answer.

After sending him away, Kaguya Otsutsuki opened the books he had left behind.

The title is "Family and Love".

Natsume really was only meant for Hagoromo and Hamura Otsutsuki.

Why give it?

This is because both brothers will eventually get married and have children, which will lead to the formation of several large families.

Natsume was worried about the butterfly effect, so he wanted to let them know in advance.

But he didn't expect that Otsutsuki Hamura would be so intelligent.

Liking is an inner, outward-directed desire for possession and acquisition beyond basic survival. The scope of liking is broad, but when it comes to a specific person, it usually refers to romantic love.

Kaguya Otsutsuki glanced at it and immediately thought of chakra.

So that feeling was what liking someone was all about.

Hmm, that makes sense.

What if we switch to Natsume?

Kaguya Otsutsuki paused for a moment, then nodded slightly.

At first, she didn't really care.

But lately she has occasionally had a feeling of wanting to possess and own it permanently.

Because Natsume helped her a lot, she gained a lot of chakra quite easily.

Why does liking someone suddenly become love when it comes to a specific person?

Kaguya Otsutsuki rolled her snow-white eyes, pondering as she turned the page.

Love is a deep level of liking; it involves giving and not expecting anything in return while gaining and possessing the other person. It means not giving up on each other when facing obstacles and difficulties, and prioritizing the other's feelings.

"I see."

Kaguya Otsutsuki showed a hint of realization on her face.

It seems that she only likes Natsume, not loves him.

Although she did expend chakra, it was all in order to harvest more chakra.

If her life were in danger, she believed she should abandon him.

As for putting his feelings first, she never did.

There are many ways to express liking and love, such as holding hands, hugging, and kissing.

Kaguya Otsutsuki's expression suddenly froze.

Is kissing one way of expressing love?

She remembered Natsume saying that for him, the greatest reward was physical contact.

In other words, does he like me?

A hint of surprise flickered in Kaguya Otsutsuki's heart.

To be honest, over the years, every creature she had encountered had either fear or reverence for her.

As for the Otsutsuki clan, they completely looked down on her, a clanswoman destined to be sacrificed to the sacred tree.

For example, Otsutsuki Isshiki always gave her the impression of arrogance and coldness.

This was the first time Kaguya Otsutsuki had ever seen anyone like her.

Actually, thinking about it, Natsume's attitude towards her seemed to be quite different from the very beginning.

It's just like the love described in the book.

He always put her first, helped her solve all her difficulties, and never asked for excessive rewards.

Kaguya Otsutsuki stared at the words on the book for a moment, then slowly closed it.

"This person is indeed quite interesting."

A faint smile crept onto her lips, and a quiet joy welled up inside her.

But she didn't think there was anything special about being liked by others.

Or rather, she had no concept of it.

A knock came at the door.

Kaguya Otsutsuki casually put down her book and looked at Natsume as he entered.

"Your Highness, with your help, the Goddess Army is now unstoppable and will be able to unify the world in less than six months."

My help?

She remembered that she had only developed a few minor ninjutsu techniques.

This person truly gave it their all voluntarily.

"You did a good job."

Kaguya Otsutsuki's tone unconsciously softened, as if she were talking to her two sons, indicating a change in her feelings.

"It's all what I should do."

Natsume noticed her expression and couldn't help but feel a sense of satisfaction, realizing that his efforts over the past two years had paid off.

Although Kaguya Otsutsuki still acts cold most of the time, she has become more popular than when she first arrived.

They may also unintentionally reveal changes in their emotions.

By any measure, he no longer resembles an ascetic.

In fact, Hagoromo and Hamura Otsutsuki also deserve a lot of credit for this.

After all, motherhood is an instinct possessed by most living beings.

Kaguya Otsutsuki stood up, walked up to him, and looked down at him.

"What's wrong?"

Feeling her oppressive aura, Natsume asked, somewhat unaccustomed to it.

Kaguya Otsutsuki didn't speak. She cupped his face in her hands, leaned down expressionlessly, and kissed his lips.

"Can this behavior be called liking?"

"what?"

Natsume was a little confused by her sudden question.

What's going on?

Is this considered a confession?

Kaguya Otsutsuki ignored his reaction.

She thought for a moment, then pressed her lips to his again, this time for a longer time.

A strange feeling clearly rose in my mind.

"I see."

Kaguya Otsutsuki's eyes flickered.

She believes she has finally understood what it means to like someone.

It seems alright.

She doesn't dislike it.

"You may leave."

Kaguya Otsutsuki said calmly.

Natsume, who was being used as an experimental subject, twitched the corner of his mouth.

Although I don't quite understand, it seems like I didn't suffer any losses.

And what she just did was quite interesting.

After Natsume left, Kaguya Ōtsutsuki left the room and went to the plaza.

At this moment, the new players in the square immediately knelt down and shouted "Your Highness, Goddess!"

Kaguya Otsutsuki scanned them with her cool gaze, which finally settled on a young man who looked quite decent.

The young man was overjoyed, thinking that he had been chosen, and hurriedly stepped forward.

"Your Highness, I am willing to follow you and become your most loyal servant."

A feeling of disgust welled up inside me.

Kaguya Otsutsuki frowned.

You think you're worthy?

She turned and left without hesitation.

At this moment, she realized that Natsume was indeed special.

She only loves him.

The rest didn't have that special feeling at all.

After the Toad Immortal and the White Snake Immortal gave up, the Goddess Army's conquest of cities and territories proceeded very smoothly.

Another half year passed.

In the end, only one country remained.

The country of ghosts.

Natsume received the priestess Kikuri at the palace in the Land of Ancestors.

"Thank you for your mercy, Daimyo. The Land of Demons is willing to submit."

She was very pragmatic; her first words were one of submission.

Although the power of the priestesses is quite special, priestesses are too rare to stop the army of goddesses.

Even if they could, what would they have to offer in front of Kaguya Otsutsuki?

To avoid too much trouble, she was quite direct.

"Long time no see."

Natsume smiled and dropped his disguise.

"It's...it's you?!"

Kikuri was so shocked that her mouth was half open, her face full of disbelief.

She never imagined that the emperor of the Ancestral Kingdom was actually Natsume, whom she had saved because of the prophecy.

"Now I understand why the Land of Demons was the last country to remain; it wasn't just luck."

Kikuri took a deep breath, and a look of sudden realization appeared on her face.

"I said I would repay you, and that promise is valid forever."

Natsume waved his hand and said, "Remember to tell all your successor priestesses that if they ever encounter a great calamity, please go to a ninja named Natsume."

"Thank you for your commitment."

Kikuri bowed deeply in respect.

Given Natsume's current power and the goddess's influence, this promise is absolutely worth its weight in gold.

The Land of Demons will inevitably maintain its special status for a long time afterward.

Because of your actions, Shion's fate has changed; you have gained 30 Fate Points.

Not bad, an unexpected find.

Natsume smiled and said, "The Land of Demons can remain neutral, but it must accept the Heavenly Net like everyone else."

Kikuri nodded quickly and said, "That's no problem at all."

The power of the priestess is almost always passed down in a single line.

Like natural energy, it is not readily available to ordinary humans.

But chakra is different; its usefulness has already been proven.

Kikuri not only did not oppose it, but also believed that it should be vigorously promoted.

Thus, the ninja world was unified for the first time.

Kaguya Otsutsuki is also revered as the "Goddess of the Rabbit".

Natsume was disappointed that the Grim Reaper and the evil god he had been waiting for did not appear.

They seemed to have given up completely and stopped resisting.

This also applies to the three holy sites.

But Natsume knew that the Toad Sage wouldn't give up so easily.

It is estimated that it is waiting for Hagoromo and Hamura to grow up.

Night falls.

Natsume served the food.

"Dad, you've worked so hard!"

Hamura Otsutsuki picked up his chopsticks and shouted excitedly.

"???"

Natsume was so startled he almost tripped and fell flat on his face.

Hey bro, what's wrong with you?

Do you really want me to be your dad?

"Hamura, what are you saying?"

Hagoromo Otsutsuki also looked at him in surprise and asked.

"Hehe, Mom has already agreed."

Hamura Otsutsuki revealed an innocent and carefree smile.

Natsume and Hagoromo Otsutsuki subconsciously turned their heads.

Kaguya Otsutsuki maintained her aloof expression despite the gazes of the two individuals.

She said calmly, "If Hamura wants to shout, let him shout. It's no big deal."

A look of disbelief appeared on Natsume's face.

Is this reasonable?

That seems reasonable.

Kaguya Otsutsuki is indeed someone who doesn't care about these titles.

Moreover, she didn't treat Otsutsuki Hagoromo and Otsutsuki Hamura as her children before, but now she's a little better.

It's just pretty strange.

Natsume felt awkward.

How did I, a boy not even twenty years old, suddenly become a father?

Moreover, theoretically speaking, Ōtsutsuki Hamura was more than a thousand years older than him.

Now the pressure is on Hagoromo Otsutsuki.

However, after holding it in for a long time, he ultimately couldn't utter those two words.

Compared to Hamura Otsutsuki's carefree nature, he was much more reserved.

Although Natsume held a high position in his heart, his father was a different matter entirely.

Kaguya Otsutsuki didn't pay attention to his struggles and hesitations, and enjoyed her food in peace.

Natsume nodded, noticing the fleeting satisfaction that appeared on her face.

The food guide finally paid off.

After the meal, Hagoromo Otsutsuki pulled Hamura Otsutsuki away quickly.

Because this guy kept telling him to call him Natsume.

He couldn't save face, so he chose to avoid it for the time being.

Although Natsume thought being the father of the Six Paths was interesting, he wasn't obsessed with it and didn't care about it particularly.

He came to his senses and noticed that Kaguya Otsutsuki was no longer in the hall.

Without even thinking, he knows where it is.

Palace roof.

Kaguya Otsutsuki looked up at the starry sky, a hint of worry on her face.

If Otsutsuki Isshiki is not found, he will always be a threat to her.

"Your Highness, Goddess."

Natsume climbed onto the roof and sat down naturally next to her.

"What is it?"

Kaguya Otsutsuki turned her head, glanced at him, and asked.

"fine."

Natsume shook his head, smiled, and asked, "Is Your Highness worried about your enemies?"

Kaguya Otsutsuki was slightly taken aback.

Was I making it that obvious?

She suddenly remembered a sentence from that book.

When you like someone, you will naturally want to learn more about them.

Kaguya Otsutsuki suddenly realized something.

Even Hagoromo and Hamura wouldn't understand themselves as well as Natsume does.

"Isn't that right?"

Seeing that she didn't answer, Natsume asked again, "Is it about the Divine Tree?"

Kaguya Otsutsuki tilted her head, then suddenly reached out and hugged him.

"???"

Natsume looked surprised.

I never expected her to do something like that.

Kaguya Otsutsuki's thoughts were actually very simple: she wanted to express her affection.

The book said that hugging is also a way of showing affection.

Because she was sure she liked it, she did it according to her own ideas.

Natsume's stiff body gradually relaxed.

Although she wasn't as warm and soft as Tsunade, this was Kaguya Otsutsuki!

A truly wealthy woman.

Natsume glanced at her out of the corner of his eye.

His expression was aloof, as if the hug wasn't a particularly intimate gesture.

He thought for a moment, then turned around to face her.

Kaguya Otsutsuki watched his actions without paying any attention.

So Natsume leaned closer, pressing his whole body against hers, his cheek close to her neck.

Kaguya Otsutsuki still didn't react much, but the breath he exhaled made her feel a little itchy.

"Don't worry, Otsutsuki Isshiki will be found soon."

Natsume dared not make any more intimate moves, lest he anger her.

He took her right hand and gently kneaded it.

Perhaps it's not because it's human, but the texture is fantastic.

This gave him an idea.

I wonder if other places are like human habitats?

"Um."

Kaguya Otsutsuki held him, and her mood inexplicably calmed down.

After a short while, there was no longer any anxiety.

A hint of confusion appeared in her snow-white eyes.

Why is this happening?

Kaguya Otsutsuki pondered for a while, but had no answer.

But she liked the current situation, so she continued to hold on.

Feeling the warmth of the emotionless young girl's body, Natsume thought of a rather serious problem.

After the world is unified, the next major task is to seal away Kaguya Otsutsuki.

He naturally doesn't want to now.

However, if it is not sealed, drastic changes will occur in future generations.

If it weren't for a parallel world, Tsunade and the others might not exist.

Natsume dared not take the risk.

He narrowed his eyes, and suddenly a flash of inspiration struck him.

The purpose of the seal was to make Kaguya Otsutsuki disappear for a thousand years, until the later part of the story begins.

If I take her away myself, will I achieve the same effect?

Since they have disappeared without a trace, they cannot affect the ninja world.

The only thing to worry about is whether Kaguya Otsutsuki is willing to come with him.

Perhaps we could work on the Otsutsuki Isshiki.

Natsume fell into deep thought.

Kaguya Otsutsuki looked down at him, her long eyelashes blinking slightly in confusion.

She thought for a moment, then leaned down and pressed her lips against his face several times, trying to soothe his tense expression.

As for why they didn't use their hands...

It was because she was holding him with her left arm and her right arm was being kneaded by him, so she didn't have a free hand.

Natsume froze, feeling the wet, slippery sensation on his face.

He looked at Kaguya Otsutsuki's face, which was so close to his, cool and delicate.

Judging from her expression, she seemed to be doing something insignificant, but in reality, she was awkwardly comforting him.

This contrast suddenly stirred Natsume's heart.

The night was alluring, but Kaguya Otsutsuki, unaware of her own allure, was even more so.

Four thousand characters.

(End of this chapter)