Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 246 Tsunade's Guilt

They persuaded Rokusuke to go back by physically coaxing him.

Grandma Sansho was very happy and made everyone's favorite curry again.

This time, the dosage was increased.

Naruto Uzumaki and Sasuke Uchiha almost died on the spot.

[Because of your actions, the fates of Raiga Kurosuki, Ranmaru, and Rokusuke have changed. You have gained 170 Fate Points.]

One hundred and seventy points is not bad, and it's worth the time Natsume wasted these past few days.

After Uchiha Izumi arrived, the five of them said goodbye to Granny Sansho and returned to the Hokage's office.

Naruto put Ranmaru down and yelled, "When's the next mission?"

He felt he hadn't done anything.

He was extremely anxious because Sasuke Uchiha had stolen all the limelight from him.

"I know you're in a hurry, but don't rush."

Natsume leaned back in the Hokage's chair and said, "The mission just ended, let's rest for a few days first."

"But I'm not tired at all!"

Naruto Uzumaki clenched his fist to show that he was full of energy.

Given his personality, it would be unreasonable to ask him to stay in the village indefinitely.

But Natsume didn't want to spend all his time with them.

After all, he's quite busy.

"How about this?"

Natsume came up with a solution that satisfied both sides, saying, "You can temporarily join another class to carry out the mission together."

Naruto Uzumaki did not agree immediately, and a look of hesitation appeared on his face.

To be honest, he was quite satisfied with his two teammates.

It won't hold you back at all.

But when you switch teams, everything is unfamiliar.

"I'll go too."

Uchiha Sasuke spoke up.

Hinata Hyuga looked at Natsume upon seeing this.

Clearly, they also wanted to improve themselves through the task.

Good guy!

Natsume suddenly realized that he was the laziest one.

All three students were very diligent.

"Natsume-sensei!"

Naruto Uzumaki suddenly became excited and said, "See, everyone has agreed, so you should go too!"

"I'm the Hokage, how can I spend all my time doing missions?"

Natsume waved his hand lazily and said, "I'll find you a teacher to lead the group."

Although the three were somewhat disappointed, they could understand him.

The Hokage is indeed quite busy.

"Wait at Exercise Field No. 4 tomorrow, someone will be looking for you then."

After dismissing the three students, Natsume got up and left the Hokage Building.

A short while later, he arrived at Orochimaru's residence.

Many cold gazes were cast from all around.

A swarm of snakes.

Natsume entered the hall without a care.

"Lord Hokage."

Uzuki Yugao immediately appeared, bowed slightly, and said.

Where is your teacher?

After Natsume casually found a seat and sat down, he asked.

"The teacher is conducting an experiment."

Uzuki Yugao replied, "He'll be there soon."

"Um."

Natsume looked at the purple-haired ice queen and asked, "Now that you're a Jonin, I'm thinking of having you temporarily lead a ninja squad. Do you have time?"

Uzuki Yugao was slightly taken aback, somewhat surprised.

She was actually willing.

After all, being by Orochimaru's side meant being nothing more than a test subject every day.

But she couldn't control her own freedom.

"We have to wait for the teacher's instructions."

"Itsuki Yugao said expressionlessly."

Natsume simply smiled faintly upon hearing this.

The answer was as expected.

Soon, Orochimaru appeared.

Natsume raised an eyebrow.

His skin was already fair, but now it's even fairer.

Moreover, this white color looks very familiar.

White Zetsu?

It was the White Zetsu cells he obtained when he ambushed Obito Uchiha.

Clearly, we have achieved considerable results.

Leukocytes are very special, somewhat similar to interstitial cells, but significantly more docile.

Once Orochimaru obtains it, he will undoubtedly try to make use of it.

Adding the possibility of reincarnation and changing one's body, it seems quite reasonable.

"Hokage-sama, teacher."

Uzuki Yugao bowed slightly and said, "I'll leave first."

She is very self-aware.

Although she wondered if Orochimaru would ask her to be a team leader, she also understood that she shouldn't listen to their conversation.

Sometimes, the more you know, the faster you die.

"Lord Orochimaru, it's been a long time."

Natsume greeted him with a smile.

"Lord Hokage."

Orochimaru glanced at him and asked, "What do you want?"

His attitude was fairly friendly.

Firstly, no one has disturbed him while he was conducting experiments in recent years.

Secondly, Natsume's prestige increased rapidly.

Orochimaru naturally knew about his recent deeds.

In terms of strength, this is quite troublesome.

He did not want to disrupt his current peaceful life.

"How was the Wood Release Awakening experiment?"

Natsume asked casually.

He had no hope.

"It will take more time."

Orochimaru did try, but it was difficult.

Therefore, they turned their attention to the White Zetsu.

He didn't really take the things Natsume asked him to do to heart.

After all, it's common for experiments to take years, or even decades, to yield results.

"Um."

Natsume looked at him intently and asked, "Lord Orochimaru, you've taken so much money, shouldn't you give something back?"

"..."

Orochimaru was silent for a moment, then asked, "What do you want?"

"Your body seems different than before."

Natsume asked pointedly, "I wonder what the reason is?"

"I cannot disclose that information."

Orochimaru refused without even thinking.

But when you're under someone's roof, you have to bow your head.

He casually picked up a scroll and tossed it to Natsume.

"This is human regeneration technology."

Orochimaru explained, "Through the cultivation of special cells, severed limbs can be regenerated."

Natsume opened it and glanced at it, but couldn't understand it.

But this is clearly a characteristic of White Zetsu.

This is undoubtedly of great importance to Konoha's medical system.

After all, medical ninjutsu cannot regenerate severed limbs.

But leukocytes can.

"Uzuki Yugao, are you still of any use?"

Natsume put away the scroll and said, "It's a waste for her to stay with you. Give her to me."

"..."

Orochimaru thought for a moment and said, "We'll have to pay more."

"no problem."

Natsume has no shortage of money right now.

Orochimaru's request is reasonable.

In his hands, Uzuki Yugao was merely a test subject for the cursed seal.

But now the cursed seal is basically stable and she is no longer needed.

It would be better to exchange her for some money.

After all, scientific research is very expensive.

Of course, the most important thing is that Orochimaru doesn't want to offend Natsume.

They might as well go with the flow and send one of their subordinates along.

After the transaction was completed, Orochimaru summoned Yugao Uzuki.

"From today onwards, you will serve under the Hokage."

"Yes."

Uzuki Yugao was surprised, but also happy.

It's true that she and Orochimaru were master and disciple, but they didn't really have any master-disciple relationship.

He was initially a subordinate of Itachi Uchiha, and later he was used as an experimental subject.

Orochimaru never showed her any tenderness.

Compared to Mitarashi Anko, she was exceptionally unfortunate.

Under these circumstances, it's impossible for Uzuki Yugao to have too many feelings for Orochimaru.

"See you next time then."

Natsume waved his hand and left under Orochimaru's emotionless gaze.

[Because of your actions, Uzuki Yugao has changed; you have gained 80 points of Destiny Points.]

The harvest was pretty good.

Fate stats are secondary.

With the addition of Uzuki Yugao, we now have another usable ninja.

Natsume returned to the Hokage Building and handed her a document.

"These are the three students you will be leading."

"Yes."

Mao Yuexiyan responded.

She opened it and glanced at it, and was immediately somewhat surprised.

Because everyone knows that Naruto Uzumaki, Sasuke Uchiha, and Hinata Hyuga are the Hokage's students.

I never expected that I would let her take care of it now.

Although it was temporary, it showed Natsume's trust in him.

This made her feel grateful.

On Orochimaru's side, not only was he not taken seriously, but he was also in constant danger of losing his life.

Now, she feels like she's returned to the human world.

Ranmaru had already woken up after Uzuki Yugao left.

Upon seeing Natsume, he paused slightly, then quickly asked, "Where's Raiga? Where is he?"

Because he was unconscious before Raiga Kurosuki died, his condition was unknown.

Natsume was too lazy to argue with him, so he activated his Mangekyou Sharingan and erased his memories.

Ranmaru woke up again, his eyes now exceptionally clear.

How old are you today?

Natsume looked at his handsome appearance and asked.

"Seven years old."

Ranmaru answered immediately.

Natsume nodded.

Seven years old does fit.

In the original work, he appears to be several years younger than Naruto Uzumaki.

At this age, it's definitely not appropriate for him to start having children.

My body can't take it.

The best solution is to send him to ninja school.

Natsume summoned Kurenai Yuhi and asked her to make the arrangements.

Besides attending classes, where to live is also a problem.

He's only seven years old; it's not appropriate to leave him alone.

Natsume thought of the orphanage.

His red eyes are perfect for Kabuto Yakushi to help develop more uses for.

Kurenai accepted the order and left.

Natsume enjoyed a period of relaxation.

You can rest assured and stay with Tsunade to help her prepare for childbirth.

When winter came, the heavy snow arrived as scheduled.

It's the season of white again.

Tsunade's belly was already quite noticeable.

To avoid being discovered, she stopped going out and became a complete homebody.

"Ah, open your mouth."

Natsume peeled a grape and offered it to Tsunade.

She's very busy right now, her eyes glued to the TV.

The drama that Natsume arranged for Fuuka Koyuki to film is currently playing.

This is also Tsunade's favorite pastime at the moment.

After swallowing the grapes in a few bites, she said, "I'm not eating anymore!"

Natsume nodded, put his right hand on her shoulder, and watched the TV series with her.

How so?

It's actually pretty average.

Natsume is considering whether to bring over the TV series from his previous life.

However, the actors in the ninja world aren't that professional.

Having them reshoot would definitely not achieve the same effect.

Why not just exchange it directly?

The first episode of the TV series has ended.

Tsunade's tense body relaxed.

She glanced at Natsume, who seemed lost in thought, his face showing a thoughtful expression.

Tsunade leaned forward and kissed him on the lips.

Natsume immediately snapped out of his daze and teased, "What? Couldn't help yourself? Too bad you can't do anything right now."

"..."

Tsunade rolled her eyes at him and retorted, "Are you talking about yourself?"

"I'm fine."

Natsume said with a righteous expression, "In your eyes, am I really that improper?"

Actually, it's because he went out to eat secretly.

Tsunade wasn't quite sure and thought he was just putting on a brave face, so she felt a mix of gratitude and guilt.

Just then, Shizune opened the door.

Three thousand characters.

(End of this chapter)