Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 39 Brother Jie is very disappointed in you

The main battlefield between Konoha and Kumogakure is in the Land of Fields.

In the original work, after Orochimaru defected, he established the Hidden Sound Village in this country, and it became quite famous.

But now, things are much worse; it has become a battlefield between the two major ninja villages.

In fact, the reason why the small countries surrounding the Land of Fire were not annexed was because Konoha Village kept them as a buffer zone.

Once war breaks out, they become battlefields.

If the enemy has reached the vicinity of Konoha Village, it means the situation is very dire.

For example, during the Battle of Kikyo Mountain in the Third Shinobi World War, they had already reached the village entrance.

The victory in this battle also marked the end of the entire war.

If they had lost, Konoha would probably be in a terrible state, or even cease to exist.

The team led by Hyuga Hiashi consisted mostly of Hyuga clan ninjas.

However, Tsunade retained command.

The Hyuga clan leader, Hiashi Hyuga, and the Uchiha clan leader, Fugaku Uchiha, were of the same generation.

Tsunade, however, was a generation older than them and one of the Legendary Sannin. Logically and emotionally, she should have been the one in command.

But she's quite annoying.

Her purpose in joining the war was clearly to train her three apprentices, but now she has inexplicably become a commander.

Natsume obediently followed along the way.

To be honest, it was his first time traveling far from home, and seeing the unfamiliar scenery around him was actually quite interesting.

But after a while, all that's left is boredom.

Everyone was in a hurry, and there was no one to talk to.

When night fell, the group stopped to set up camp.

Natsume and Kabuto were assigned to the same tent.

To facilitate marching, they all used sleeping bags.

"Kabuto, how's your learning of the Hashirama cell transplantation technique I gave you?"

Over the course of those two years, Orochimaru's skills continued to improve.

As per the original terms of the transaction, he handed a copy to Natsume.

Intercolumnar cells are quite useful.

Even if Natsume doesn't need it in the future, it would be excellent for his subordinates in his organization to use.

"There are some things that are very difficult for me to grasp at my current level."

Kabuto shook his head, frowned, and said, "However, I have benefited greatly. Give me a few more years, and I will have fully digested it."

Natsume thought it was pretty good.

Most people wouldn't even understand it, let alone comprehend it.

Only Kabuto Yakushi possessed extraordinary talent.

In addition, he had Tsunade's guidance.

After all, much medical knowledge is common to all.

"I'm going to check on the teacher."

Natsume originally wanted to go to sleep, but suddenly remembered that he hadn't said goodnight to Tsunade every day.

He climbed out of his sleeping bag and went to the tent next to him.

As the commander, Tsunade had her own tent.

She couldn't fall asleep at that moment, thinking about Natsume, wondering if she should go and see him.

For the past three years, she has always greeted him before going to sleep.

But then she thought of Hinata Hyuga that morning, and suddenly felt a little depressed.

Tsunade paused for a few seconds, then sighed.

You're really getting worse as you get older; you care so much about even a little girl.

She actually knew that what she cared about wasn't Hinata Hyuga, but Natsume.

"Sister, are you asleep?"

Tsunade immediately opened her eyes, got up and looked towards the door, where a familiar figure stood.

She hesitated for a moment, then said, "No, please come in."

Natsume entered the tent and naturally ran into Tsunade's bed.

Anyway, it's been going on for two years, and the two of them have gotten used to each other.

Tsunade only realized it later.

She hesitated.

Why did you suddenly break your vow?

"I came to say goodnight to you."

Natsume happily rubbed his face against Tsunade and said, "I can't sleep if you don't tell me."

"Why are you still acting like a child?"

Tsunade snapped out of her daze, looked at Natsume in her arms, and asked.

"I'm just a kid."

Natsume raised his head, resting it between the mountain peaks, and said matter-of-factly, "I'm not even ten years old yet."

"You should go to sleep."

Tsunade, somewhat exasperated, grabbed him by the back of the neck and said...

She didn't mind him taking advantage of her, but she instinctively felt that continuing like this was ultimately wrong.

We're not at home now; if someone finds out, it could cause a huge problem.

She didn't care about the rumors that were circulating, but how could Natsume bear them?

"All right."

Natsume reluctantly left the warm bed and said, "Goodnight, sister."

"Good night."

Seeing his somewhat aggrieved expression, Tsunade suppressed her sympathy and responded calmly.

Natsume returned to her tent and realized her awkwardness.

He could probably guess the reason.

It's simply because I've grown up quite a bit.

In addition, Tsunade's feelings for him are currently mainly those of a brother and sister, rather than romantic feelings.

Natsume thought to himself that he was slowly letting these feelings change.

Otherwise, it might be very difficult to obtain Tsunade.

He's loved her for two lifetimes, after all; he can't let this opportunity slip away.

Between past lives and this life, who can last longer than him?

the next day.

After breakfast, we set off again.

It's rare for Natsume not to eat Tsunade's rice balls, and he actually misses them.

Could this be the legendary Stockholm syndrome?

He quickly shook his head, saying that it was not advisable.

Around noon, they arrived at the Konoha headquarters in the Land of Rice Fields.

The current commander-in-chief is Uchiha Fugaku.

Hiruzen Sarutobi had many reasons for sending him to the battlefield.

First, the Uchiha clan possesses astonishing combat power.

Secondly, it cleared him of suspicion in the Nine-Tailed Fox's Rebellion and, incidentally, released the discontent of his clansmen caused by the relocation of their ancestral lands.

Hiruzen Sarutobi is old and doesn't want to see Konoha in turmoil anymore, so he hopes the Uchiha clan will behave themselves.

In the original work, even after receiving Itachi Uchiha's report about the rebellion, he still hoped to resolve the matter through peaceful negotiations.

How so?

Ultimately, Hiruzen Sarutobi lacked the ability and methods of his teacher, Tobirama Senju, and was unable to deal with the Uchiha clan.

Add to that Danzo Shimura, who could be called the hidden dragon and the young phoenix of Konoha, and things got worse and worse.

Maybe it would be better if they did nothing at all.

Of course, the Uchiha clan itself also has problems.

Pride, arrogance, extremism, and looking down on everyone.

The reason why this kind of personality can survive for so long is purely because of their own strength.

But now, the two most powerful members of the clan have joined the Leaf Village's camp.

The ominous star overhead is shining.

When Tsunade met Fugaku Uchiha, she handed over command to him.

Changing generals on the eve of battle is a major taboo.

In addition, she also has to mentor apprentices.

After lunch, Tsunade's team assembled.

"I just accepted an A-level mission, so I'll make it your team's first mission."

Natsume's lips twitched. Starting with an A-rank? Isn't that a bit too much?

Both Shizune and Kabuto were obedient, and they simply nodded in agreement.

Tsunade immediately looked at Natsume, a smile playing on her lips, and asked, "What? Are you scared?"

His tone was full of teasing.

Where?

Natsume glared at her. "Woman, what's wrong with you? How dare you question me?"

Tsunade was even happier. She reached out and pinched his little cheek, saying, "It's okay if you're scared. I'll protect you."

Shizune and Kabuto exchanged a glance.

Their eyes conveyed the same meaning.

Are we being a little superfluous (sad)?

Natsume is the only true disciple, while the other two were adopted.

(End of this chapter)