Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Hokage Building.

Uzuki Yugao stood in the corridor, looked up, and saw Yuhi Kurenai.

She was wearing a black bodycon skirt, with a faint blush on her face and a slightly shy smile, making her look quite charming.

Kurenai noticed her gaze, her body stiffened, and she subconsciously overreacted.

A moment later, she smiled again and greeted, "Xiyan."

Uzuki Yugao nodded and said, "The Hokage sent me here."

Although she was a little curious, she didn't ask any further questions.

The two people's relationship wasn't that good.

"I see."

Kurenai Yuhi smiled and said, "Then go ahead, don't keep the Hokage waiting too long."

Uzuki Yugao responded and walked towards the Hokage's office.

"Oh, right, Yugao."

Suddenly remembering something, Kurenai asked, "How is Hayate's health?"

"Not good."

Uzuki Yugao glanced at her with some surprise and answered.

"Did you go to the hospital?"

Kurenai paused for a moment, then explained, "The hospital recently developed a new technology that I heard can even revive severed limbs. It's amazing."

"The illness stems from his bloodline limit, Transcendent."

Uzuki Yugao said calmly, "It can't be cured."

"Feel sorry."

Kurenai Yuhi quickly replied.

"It's nothing, I'm used to it."

Having witnessed many deaths at Orochimaru's place, Uzuki Yugao was not greatly affected.

Moreover, compared to the original work, her relationship with Hayate Gekko is not as good.

Because she was taken in as a disciple by Orochimaru during her time at the Ninja Academy.

There was relatively little interaction between him and Moonlight Gale.

Uzuki Yugao turned around and knocked on the door. Only after receiving permission did she push the door open.

"Lord Hokage."

She bowed deeply, showing great respect.

One reason is that Natsume helped her escape the danger of Orochimaru.

Secondly, it's the ninja instinct that has been developed over the years.

Regardless of one's feelings towards Orochimaru, his orders must be obeyed.

Now that she has been given to Natsume, her object of loyalty has been transferred.

"You're a contractor of Ryuchi Cave now, right?"

Natsume looked up and asked directly.

"Yes."

Uzuki Yugao replied, "It's been several years, but I'm too slow to learn Sage Mode."

Natsume raised an eyebrow.

Her answer went far beyond his question.

This complete disclosure appears to be an expression of loyalty.

Thinking of Orochimaru, Natsume did indeed think that this guy was quite good at being a leader.

All his men were devoted to him and willing to give their lives for him.

If it were Natsume himself, he would at most use his strength to threaten them into working for him.

It's difficult to reach Orochimaru's level.

Therefore, he actually distrusted Uzuki Yugao.

However, it seems she doesn't really like Orochimaru.

"I'm giving you a task."

Natsume took out a scroll and said, "I made a deal with the White Snake Sage before, which allowed Konoha Village to obtain more contract slots. I called you here because I hope you can take them to Ryuchi Cave."

Uzuki Yugao stepped forward, took the scroll, glanced at it without looking at it, and nodded, saying, "Yes."

Natsume divided the list into two batches.

Jonin and talented Chunin or Genin are grouped together.

His acquaintances were a group of people.

For example, Hinata Hyuga, Ino Yamanaka, Kurenai Yuhi, Naruto Uzumaki, and Sasuke Uchiha.

He plans to go there himself.

Theoretically, contractors of the three holy lands can summon any summoned beast.

However, the snakes in Ryūchi Cave are all rather irritable.

Characters like Manda are difficult to control.

Later, Sasuke Uchiha specifically chose a snake called the Green Snake as his exclusive summoning beast.

Of course, times have changed.

Natsume naturally had no fear of Manda.

Therefore, his goal was simple: to take Hinata Hyuga and the others there, beat up the strongest snakes, and then sign a contract.

At the same time, let the White Snake Immortal test whether they have the talent to cultivate Immortal Mode.

"Take my warrant and gather the ninjas on the list to go to Ryuchi Cave."

Natsume waved his hand.

Uzuki Yugao bowed and left the office.

Soon, Kurenai Yuhi walked in.

"Natsume, they're all waiting for you in the plaza outside the Hokage Building."

"You should come along too."

Natsume stood up, smiled, and said.

"What is it?"

Kurenai asked with some curiosity.

"I'll talk about it later."

Natsume kept everyone in suspense.

The two arrived at the square.

"Natsume-sensei!"

Naruto Uzumaki asked excitedly, "Is it a big mission?"

He said that because there were quite a few people involved this time.

Hinata Hyuga and Ino Yamanaka thought the same thing.

However, they felt it was a bit of a pity that they didn't have the opportunity to spend time alone together.

Only Kurenai Yuhi, who is quite familiar with Natsume's work, believes otherwise.

Because this is really unusual.

Do you know Ryuchi-dong?

Natsume smiled and asked.

"One of the three sacred sites for summoning beasts, Ryuchi Cave."

Yamanaka Ino spoke up, saying, "Lord Orochimaru's summoning beast comes from this place."

Although the three sacred sites are hidden, the ninja clans have some knowledge of them.

Of those present, only Kurenai Yuhi was probably unaware of the situation.

However, after Orochimaru was mentioned, she roughly understood the significance of Ryuchi Cave.

After all, his deeds were widely known in Konoha Village, and everyone knew that he had a ferocious giant snake.

"I called you here to take you to Ryuchi Cave."

Before anyone could react, Natsume unleashed the Flying Thunder God Technique.

When I opened my eyes again, I was already in Ryuchi Cave.

On the way to the White Snake Sage Temple, he explained the Sage Mode to them.

This excited everyone present.

After all, it can make you stronger.

This was especially true for Sasuke Uchiha.

He suffered a crushing defeat at the hands of the Third Raikage and has been working hard ever since.

Natsume glanced at him.

He does not have a Sage Mode in the original work.

Given Orochimaru's personality, there's no way he wouldn't let him learn.

The only explanation is that he's incapable.

"Lord Hokage."

Before they even reached the temple, the White Snake Immortal had already noticed them and came out to greet them.

His attitude was quite amiable.

As for the three Orochi Queens, they are still teaching Kabuto the Sage Mode in Konoha Village.

"White Snake Immortal, could you please check if they are capable of cultivating Immortal Mode?"

Natsume said casually.

"no problem."

The White Snake Immortal nodded and said.

Normally, to learn Sage Mode, one must pass the tests of the three Snake Princesses.

This test is not a test of talent, but a test of character.

There was also an element of luck involved.

Now, this stage is simply omitted.

"I will infuse natural energy into your bodies."

The White Snake Immortal looked at everyone and said, "You should absorb the nutrients according to the method I taught you. If you cannot withstand it and your body shows signs of large-scale snake transformation, it means that you lack talent or that it is very difficult for you to learn."

All five people nodded seriously upon hearing this.

The White Snake Immortal began the test.

In the past, if someone turned into a snake, they would be swallowed whole by a snake.

Because of Natsume, their lives were saved.

Ultimately, only one person had the talent.

Naruto Uzumaki.

Kurenai Yuhi, Hinata Hyuga, and Ino Yamanaka were disappointed, but also relatively accepting of it.

However, Sasuke Uchiha was so angry that his body trembled.

As a result, his pupil power also increased significantly.

He lost to Naruto Uzumaki once again.

He could accept it if no one else had the talent.

But why is that?

The rest is relatively simple.

Natsume led them to defeat all the snakes, including Manda and Shinja.

This trip yielded 130 points of Destiny Value.

Naruto Uzumaki stayed in Ryuchi Cave.

The other four people signed the agreement and returned to Konoha Village.

Natsume seemed indifferent to the fact that only Naruto Uzumaki had talent.

That's quite normal.

After all, there aren't many people in the original work who can use Sage Mode.

But there are other ways.

For example, the Heaven and Earth Curses.

However, they now have significant side effects.

Furthermore, Orochimaru is rather prone to physical violence.

Natsume then thought of Kabuto Yakushi.

Let him take some time to look into it; maybe that will work.

Daimyofu, the capital of the Land of Waves.

Natsume appeared in Tayuya's room.

He was somewhat taken aback.

Tayuya was sleeping on the sofa, wearing a kimono-style nightgown.

She was as quiet as a girl next door.

Natsume shook his head, stepped forward, and reached out to pinch her nose.

"What are you doing?"

Tayuya suddenly opened her eyes, her face full of vigilance.

"How can you possibly kill me like this?"

Natsume asked with a smile.

"Mind your own business!"

Tayuya snorted coldly and said, "One day, you will die by my hand!"

"You're quite confident."

Natsume casually took out a lollipop and handed it to her.

"what?"

Tayuya's face hardened, and she said, "Even if you bribe me, it won't change your fate!"

"I picked it up from the ground."

Natsume raised an eyebrow and said.

Tayuya was so angry she was practically spitting fire. She immediately slapped the lollipop away and said, "What do you take me for?!"

Her hair also started to float.

Natsume reached out and ruffled her hair.

Tayuya trembled, and the anger on her face visibly disappeared.

"Sign this."

Natsume took out the contract scroll from Ryuchi Cave.

"What is this?"

Tayuya jumped up from the sofa and asked, "What kind of perverted thing is it now?"

As she spoke, she unrolled the reel.

She was stunned when she saw the instructions above.

She naturally knew about Ryuchi Cave and had even seen Mansakura several times.

After all, she used to be Orochimaru's subordinate.

"You, you, you..."

Tayuya pointed at Natsume, but couldn't come up with a reason for a long time.

She understood the value of the scroll.

These are three sacred sites.

He actually gave it to himself?

"What's wrong with me?"

Natsume held out his hand and said, "If you don't want it, give it back to me."

"Of course!"

Tayuya, hands on her hips, shouted, "You're asking for it, so don't blame me."

For her, obtaining the summoning beast from Ryuchi Cave undoubtedly greatly enhanced her strength.

"You've reminded me."

Natsume, as if waking from a dream, said, "It would be too unfair to just give it to you for free like this."

"..."

Tayuya gripped the scroll tightly and asked, "Are you trying to back out?"

"What I mean is that you should pay the price."

Natsume smiled and said, "That's fair."

Tayuya was stunned for a moment, then wrote her name directly on the scroll.

She laughed smugly, "It's too late!"

"It's not too late."

Natsume casually snatched the scroll and said, "I can erase your name anytime."

Tayuya's face stiffened, and she roared, "You bastard!"

"Tsk."

Natsume sat on the sofa and said, "Thank you for your compliment."

"..."

Tayuya gritted her teeth, and after a moment, asked, "What do you want?"

I want to get a cat.

Natsume tilted his head and said.

"impossible!"

Tayuya immediately glared at him and said, "You're humiliating me!"

"So you don't want the summoning beast from Ryuchi Cave anymore?"

Natsume patted his thigh and asked.

"..."

Tayuya remained silent.

A moment later, she reluctantly climbed into his arms.

"I feel like he's not as good as my black cat."

Natsume stroked her hair, then let go of her and said, "That's fine."

"What do I lack compared to that black cat?!"

After leaving, Tayu stomped her feet in anger.

A moment later, she picked up the lollipop from the sofa, tore open the wrapper, and put it in her mouth.

"You bastard, you pervert, I'll bite you to death!"

As he spoke, he bit the lollipop into pieces.

The sweet taste mingled with the bitterness in my heart.

It kept her completely awake.

Natsume opens the room of the two Yugito.

The black cat looked up, saw him, and quickly jumped in front of him.

Meow~

His tone seemed somewhat urgent.

Natsume picked up the black cat, sat on the sofa, and gently stroked one of its paws.

The cat's paws are soft and white, and feel very comfortable to touch.

The black cat relaxed her body and began to enjoy herself; her tail trembled slightly with her mood.

Natsume didn't say anything, he just petted the cat.

The room was very quiet.

A moment later, Natsume patted her head.

A hint of shyness flashed in her eyes, revealing her feline instincts as she began to groom her somewhat messy fur.

After a long while, Natsume remarked with a sigh, "You're getting more and more skilled."

The black cat was too busy to answer.

"But I know what you're waiting for."

Natsume smiled and asked, "The Two-Tailed Beast is called Matatabi, right?"

The black cat gritted its teeth in fright.

Natsume shuddered, somewhat startled.

But then I thought, he is a celestial being, how could a mere cat possibly harm him in the slightest?

"The Two-Tails is indeed quite powerful."

Natsume stroked her head and said, "But you should know that you can't beat me, so you plan to use it to escape."

The black cat remained silent.

"What would you do if you discovered one day that the Two-Tails had betrayed you?"

Natsume asked again.

He was met with her defiant glare.

There were also faint glimmers of tears within them.

Clearly, she didn't believe that the Two-Tailed Beast would betray her.

"Would you like to give it a try?"

Natsume's lips curled up slightly.

The black cat's face showed a distressed expression.

Then she gulped down the water.

"How do I try?"

Yugito wiped her mouth, and when it came to Matatabi, she reverted to her original identity.

Natsume didn't care.

The Flying Thunder God Technique is activated.

The two arrived in the land of snow.

"Kaguya".

Natsume stepped forward and kissed her on the cheek.

The two wooden figures were stunned.

It wasn't because of their intimate actions.

Rather, she had met Kaguya Otsutsuki.

But she was pretending at the time.

There was none now, so she sensed an indescribable aura.

He's clearly no ordinary person.

Kaguya Otsutsuki glanced at the two Yugitos, or more accurately, the Two-Tailed Matatabi.

Natsume leaned closer, whispered a few words in her ear, and held up one finger.

"Um."

Upon seeing this, Kaguya Otsutsuki extended her hand.

The two Yugitos were suddenly transported to the sealed space.

Also present was this mysterious Konoha ninja.

She was somewhat incredulous, but this was quickly followed by joy.

The sealed space is controlled by her and Matatabi.

Kaguya Otsutsuki practically delivered herself to their doorstep.

Once you gain control of her consciousness, you can threaten Natsume.

Thinking of this, she shouted, "Youlv, take her down!"

However, there was no response from Youlv.

She then noticed its complex expression.

Doubt, kindness, and fear.

(End of this chapter)