Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 264 The Snake Princess, Just Like a Human

Natsume made a promise.

However, Hiashi Hyuga clearly couldn't make up his mind.

If he loses control of the caged bird and the distinction between the main family and the branch family disappears, can he still hold his position as the clan leader?

Even if he remains in power, what about his descendants?

When the time came, Hiashi Hyuga found himself in a state of hesitation.

In fact, in the original work, he was quite indecisive.

He is somewhat similar to Fugaku Uchiha.

However, he was even luckier.

Because caged birds are controllable.

The Sharingan is like a time bomb.

Ultimately, this led Fugaku Uchiha down a path of no return.

"Uncle Hiashi, come back to me after you've thought it through."

Natsume didn't waste any more words.

In fact, the outcome was already predetermined.

If Hiashi Hyuga is sensible, then he will be very respectable.

After all, he is the father of Hinata Hyuga and Hanabi Hyuga.

If you really drag your feet, don't blame Natsume for being too ruthless.

From the Hokage's perspective, the absence of the Caged Bird Seal would actually be more beneficial for the growth of Konoha's strength.

Competition is what drives motivation.

The Hyuga clan today is like a stagnant pool, clinging to past glory and traditions without adapting.

After Hyuga Hiashi left, Natsume thought of the Tenseigan.

Previously, he had asked Kabuto Yakushi to research how to replicate the chakra of the Otsutsuki clan.

They also helped him collect the necessary components, such as Kaguya Kimimaro, Hashirama cells, and White Zetsu.

Unfortunately, it's too difficult.

However, there have been no progress so far.

Natsume was considering whether or not to make him stop.

After all, he has a more convenient and faster way.

Natsume thought about it and decided against it, since Kabuto Yakushi had already been researching it for so long.

For him, it was a labor of love.

But we can help him out.

in the afternoon.

Natsume summoned Kurenai Yuhi.

He glanced at her legs, which were covered in stockings, and asked with a smile, "Changed your stockings?"

Kurenai couldn't help but purse her lips and said, "Since it's come off, it naturally needs to be replaced."

"pity."

Natsume stroked his chin and said, "I think the torn stockings made Kurenai even sexier."

"...?"

The setting sun was momentarily speechless.

She realized that this young Hokage was not as innocent as he seemed.

But she doesn't dislike it.

Kurenai's eyes sparkled as she joked, "If you like, I'll give you the stockings."

They've gone astray.

Natsume nodded and said, "Okay."

Yuhi Hong was stunned.

She just wanted to tease him.

After all, what normal person would want to take off their stockings?

"What? Is Sister Hong going back on her word?"

Natsume crossed his arms and said with a smile.

It must be said that people in this world are relatively simple-minded.

His teasing made Kurenai Yuhi blush instantly.

She hesitated before pulling out the stockings, stammering, "You...you're going to use them for something bad..."

"What bad thing happened?"

Natsume took it; it was still warm.

"It's...it's..."

Kurenai Yuhi's face showed an unnatural expression.

"Masked robbery?"

Natsume laughed.

"..."

Kurenai stomped her foot, somewhat annoyed and embarrassed.

She had realized that Natsume was teasing her.

"Lord Hokage, what brings you here?"

Kurenai Yuhi abruptly changed the subject, asking with a serious expression.

However, the lingering blush betrayed her true emotions.

"Let me give you a gift as an apology."

Natsume took out a square gift box and said.

Kurenai Yuhi paused slightly, taken aback.

apologize?

She wasn't actually angry.

On the contrary, this playful banter made her feel closer to Natsume.

But she did not refuse and stepped forward to accept the gift.

"Thank you."

A smile played on the corners of her lips.

"Of course."

Natsume praised, "Red-neechan, being a secretary must be hard work."

"So what's the important matter?"

Kurenai, holding the gift, asked with a smile.

"Keep an eye on the Hyuga clan, and report any developments to me."

Natsume didn't really trust Hiashi Hyuga, or rather, he didn't trust his personality.

If something really happens, he might try to resolve it internally.

"OK."

The setting sun nodded.

She didn't ask why.

After she left the Hokage's office, she opened the gift box in the hallway.

Looking at the black stockings inside the box, she blushed and quickly closed the box.

"Hmph, so you're one of those too..."

Kurenai Yuhi returned to her office with the gift in her arms.

Natsume arrived at the laboratory building.

"Lord Hokage."

Princess Ichikishima greeted him immediately upon seeing him.

How old are you?

Natsume glanced at her loli-like appearance and asked curiously.

"It should be more than two hundred years."

Princess Ichikishima replied, "I've already forgotten the specifics."

"The transformations in Ryuchi Cave are truly amazing; they are so lifelike."

Natsume crouched down, pinched her chin, looked her up and down, and said with a sigh.

"They are exactly the same as humans."

Princess Ichikishima was somewhat unaccustomed to being controlled and subconsciously recognized the face.

"What about the other two Snake Princesses?"

Natsume loosened her chin and began to knead her face.

Just as she said, it felt exactly like a human's.

In a sense, this should be considered a monster.

"The two of them went to check if any of the other ninjas had the talent for Sage Mode, as you instructed."

Princess Ichikishima, suppressing her discomfort, replied.

If it were anyone else, she would have swallowed him whole long ago.

How could such outrageous behavior be tolerated?

"Have you found anything?"

Natsume asked, somewhat expectantly.

"Not at the moment."

Princess Ichikishima shook her head and said.

"pity."

Natsume sighed and asked again, "How's Kabuto?"

"He is very talented."

When Kabuto Yakushi was mentioned, Princess Ichikishima sounded somewhat surprised.

Few contractors throughout history can compare to him.

Cultivating Immortal Mode is extremely fast.

Natsume stood up and stopped at the door.

He turned to Princess Ichikishima and asked, "I have another question. How long is your tongue?"

"...?"

Princess Ichikishima was puzzled, but still answered, "Eighteen centimeters."

Natsume raised an eyebrow.

I pushed open the door and entered the room.

"How are you feeling?"

"Better than ever before."

Kabuto Yakushi opened his eyes and said, "Sage Mode is amazing. I should have learned it sooner."

"Now that you've learned Sage Mode, can you improve Orochimaru's cursed seal?"

Natsume explained, "If the side effects can be reduced to a certain extent, it would undoubtedly be a powerful method for most ninjas."

"Indeed."

After a moment's thought, the pharmacist said, "It's quite difficult, but it should reduce the side effects considerably."

"Give it a try when you have time."

Natsume stretched out his hand, and chakra condensed.

Kabuto was somewhat puzzled, but quickly showed a shocked expression.

He stood up and asked, "What kind of chakra is this?!"

Despite his strength, he actually felt a threat of death.

This amount of chakra is clearly not large, not even reaching the level of a genin.

But its power is ridiculously excessive.

"The chakra of the Otsutsuki clan."

Natsume said with a smile.

How did you get it?

Yakushi Kabuto's eyes widened as he leaned closer to examine the object.

"It was just a coincidence."

Natsume stopped channeling chakra and said, "I'll leave this chakra to you; it should last quite a while."

"Great, with this, my research progress will be accelerated."

Kabuto was somewhat excited, and after a moment, he added, "I also need a pair of Byakugan."

"no problem."

Natsume thought to himself, "Isn't this a coincidence?"

The elder of the main family, Hiroshi Hyuga, rolled his eyes.

Anyway, he shouldn't even think about it anymore.

Take it, to avoid waste.

Kabuto didn't ask who he was.

In his view, it didn't matter.

In this respect, he is actually quite similar to Orochimaru.

Speaking of him, Natsume has something he needs his help with.

He closed the door and left the laboratory.

"Lord Hokage."

Princess Ichikishima remained outside the door.

There is a certain probability of turning into a snake while cultivating Immortal Mode.

She had to ensure the safety of the pharmacist.

Otherwise, if something goes wrong, it will be Ryuji-dong that suffers.

"Hard."

Natsume reached out and patted her head.

Princess Ichikishima can only cooperate.

Orochimaru's residence.

By this time, the entire facility had been converted into a laboratory.

Anyway, no one will say anything.

Unlike before, when we had to cover it up.

Jiraiya frowned as he looked at the unconscious middle-aged man not far away.

"Orochimaru, what are you doing?"

"To conduct an experiment."

Orochimaru glanced at him sideways and said.

"Do you know that this violates Konoha's rules?"

Jiraiya's face darkened upon hearing his nonchalant tone.

"This is permitted by the Hokage."

Orochimaru licked his lips. "That's why Natsume is much more likable than the old man."

Well, it would be even better if I could be his test subject.

He had long wanted to know what secret his Wood Release technique held.

Is he the same as Hashirama Senju?

"What did you say?"

Jiraiya froze, then asked stiffly, "How could he allow this kind of experimentation on people?!"

"They're all dead anyway."

Orochimaru sneered and asked, "You came here just to condemn me?"

"..."

Jiraiya paused for a moment, then said, "Natsume is not a good Hokage."

"so what?"

Orochimaru was somewhat surprised and asked, "Do you want to become the new Hokage? That's not like you at all."

"Natsume destroyed Mount Myōboku."

Jiraiya thought for a moment and then spoke directly.

"Oh?"

Orochimaru was slightly taken aback; this news was unexpected.

Has Natsume's strength reached this level?

"But what does that have to do with me?"

Orochimaru asked expressionlessly, "Do you want me to avenge you? Jiraiya, you're being far too naive."

"What if I made you Hokage?"

Jiraiya asked tentatively.

"Naruto?"

Orochimaru scoffed, "Do you think I care about the Hokage?"

After Minato Namikaze became Hokage, the title of Hokage was no longer relevant to him.

"..."

Jiraiya remained silent.

Although he had expected it, Orochimaru's decisiveness still made him somewhat uncomfortable.

After all, in his heart, the two were brothers and best friends.

Shall we go find Tsunade?

Jiraiya sighed.

But Natsume is her apprentice.

Moreover, he could tell that Tsunade liked him very much.

Just treat it as the old rope tree.

He wasn't sure how Tsunade would react if he told her.

"You should go now."

A flicker of emotion crossed Orochimaru's eyes as he said, "Natsume is outside."

Jiraiya turned to look at him upon hearing this.

His attitude says it all.

Thinking of this, he didn't stay.

Right now, he really doesn't want to see Natsume.

Orochimaru stopped his experiment and went to the living room.

"Lord Jiraiya is gone?"

Natsume asked with a light laugh.

With his current strength, unless it's Kaguya Otsutsuki, it's impossible for anyone to deceive him.

"I'm gone."

Orochimaru nodded slightly and asked, "What do you want with me?"

"Wood Release Awakening Experiment"

Natsume didn't press Jiraiya's matter either.

"No results."

Orochimaru said nonchalantly, "I told you before that the possibility of this experiment is relatively small."

"I know, but I already have a plan, and I need your cooperation."

Natsume said casually.

"Do you have a solution?"

Orochimaru looked surprised.

This is truly surprising.

Because he had conducted experiments, it was almost impossible.

"You just need to implant this into her body."

Natsume stretched out his hand, and there was a small red pill in his palm.

"What is it?"

Orochimaru almost instinctively leaned forward and took it.

"It's a secret."

Natsume blinked and said, "As payment, I'll allow you a week to study this."

"it is good."

Orochimaru agreed without hesitation.

"The surgery was performed at Konoha Hospital a week later."

Natsume paused for a moment, then said, "Remember to put on an act, understand?"

Orochimaru nodded, his eyes fixed on the red pill.

This is actually the Wood Release talent that was exchanged.

It needs to be activated by the Holy Ring of Fate.

If Orochimaru can really figure it out, Natsume will be completely convinced of his abilities.

However, it will most likely end without any resolution.

Natsume went straight home.

There's nothing going on at the Hokage Building anymore.

Besides, it was already past the time to get off work.

There was an unexpected extra person in the house.

Uchiha Mikoto.

Natsume was somewhat surprised.

She and Tsunade were discussing how to raise a child with Chinatsu in tow.

Mikoto Uchiha has had two children and is very experienced.

Natsume felt a strong sense of unease upon seeing this scene.

I just don't know how Tsunade explained who Chinatsu is.

Although Mikoto Uchiha already knew.

Natsume took off his shoes, entered the hall, and asked, "Aunt Mikoto, what are you doing here?"

"Lord Hokage."

Mikoto Uchiha smiled gently and said, "I just came to visit Lady Tsunade since I had nothing else to do."

"I see."

Natsume reached out and touched Chinatsu, asking, "Was she well-behaved today?"

"She's quite well-behaved."

Tsunade glanced at him and said, "Go cook, don't disturb my conversation with your Aunt Mikoto."

"Where's Shizune?"

Natsume paused slightly and asked.

"Have surgery."

Tsunade waved her hand and said.

Natsume could only run to the kitchen to cook.

Not long after, Uchiha Mikoto knocked on the door.

"Aunt Mikoto."

Natsume caressed her plump thighs.

"I'm going to the toilet."

Mikoto Uchiha lowered her head, her breathing somewhat heavy.

"I'll help you."

Natsume picked her up and asked, "So, what's wrong?"

He did not believe Mikoto Uchiha's explanation.

Why are you visiting Tsunade?

The two of them weren't that close.

Mikoto Uchiha breathed out against his neck and said, "I bought a new kimono and wanted to show it to you."

So that's why she missed him.

Natsume smiled, wiped the sweat from her brow, and said, "Go when you have time."

"Do you think our child is a boy or a girl?"

Mikoto Uchiha slightly brought her legs together, regained her balance, and a maternal glow appeared on her face.

"It will be all right."

Natsume glanced at the door and said, "Go keep Tsunade company."

Four thousand characters.

(End of this chapter)