Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 7 This High-Level Game

"Natsume, wake up and take your medicine."

Tsunade opened the door and, through the crack, saw Natsume sleeping peacefully.

This child is ridiculously good-looking.

"Sister, could you please step outside for a moment?"

Natsume said somewhat awkwardly.

He wasn't used to having someone watch him change his clothes.

"ah."

Tsunade snapped out of her daze, noticed his expression, and said with a smile, "What's there to be shy about?"

Pah, you female hooligan!

Natsume stared at her, giving her a look that said, "I won't get out of bed until you leave."

Just with his childish face, it's... just too cute.

Tsunade swallowed subconsciously, closed the door, and said, "Come out after you've changed your clothes."

She turned around, picked up an apron, put it on, went into the kitchen, and began to cook.

Jingyin was also nearby, but she was decocting medicine.

Although chakra is incredibly versatile, the use of medicine is extremely extensive.

As a medical ninja, preparing medicine is essential.

This medicine is for strengthening the body and is specially prepared for Natsume.

He grew up in an orphanage where his meals were very basic, let alone adequate nutrition.

"Natsume."

Jingyin, carrying the medicine, knocked on the bathroom door.

"Okay."

Natsume put down his toothbrush, opened the door, picked up the medicine, and drank it all in one gulp.

Warm and caring.

Weird.

His little face turned completely miserable.

"Here, have a lollipop."

Tsunade took out a lollipop, unwrapped it, and put it into Natsume's mouth.

Despite her gambling, drinking, and bad temper, she was still a good foster mother.

Only three days later, Tsunade had already revealed her true colors.

Going out to buy medicine inevitably leads to gambling.

I always drink alcohol with dinner.

A gambler and an alcoholic.

Natsume was relieved that Tsunade was strong enough.

Otherwise, they would have been gutted and sold to some unknown place long ago.

Not long after.

The rice balls were placed on the dining table.

As usual, Natsume mentally prepared himself, picked up the rice ball, took two bites, and swallowed it.

The other side, using the same silent mode, performed almost the same operation.

As Tsunade ate her rice ball and looked at Natsume, her beautiful face beamed with an even deeper smile.

People all like good-looking appearances.

Tsunade was no exception.

She felt that Natsume fit her aesthetic preferences perfectly, and looking at him made her feel happy.

Breakfast is finished.

Tsunade took out two sets of black mourning clothes and said, "Natsume, Shizune, you should wear these on the outside. We're going to a funeral today."

Natsume nodded and took it, then put it on as an outer layer.

It immediately gave me the feeling of a professional team.

Konoha Memorial Monument.

When the three of them arrived, the place was already packed with people.

The uniform black coats created a solemn and dignified atmosphere.

This was the first time Natsume had ever seen so many characters from the story.

All ninjas without missions are here.

He scanned the area.

I only recognized a few people with very distinctive features.

For example, Kakashi Hatake.

His striking white hair, coupled with a mask that seemed to grow on his face, made him very eye-catching.

He just looked very depressed.

It was as if all the life force had been taken away by the female ghost last night, exuding a deathly aura.

Natsume could understand.

After losing his teammates Obito Uchiha and Rin Nohara, Kakashi Hatake also lost his teacher, Minato Namikaze.

Adding to that the loss of his father at a young age, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to call him a cursed loner.

It wasn't until he met Naruto Uzumaki that Kakashi Hatake regained his spirits.

Because it was a funeral, no one wanted to talk to each other.

Natsume stood next to Tsunade, occasionally glancing around.

Shortly afterward, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, appeared.

He began his speech in a somber tone.

"The Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze, and the ninjas and villagers who tragically sacrificed their lives, did so for the peace of Konoha and to uphold the Will of Fire, even at the cost of their own lives, to perish together with the invaders."

"Among them were elderly people in their fifties and sixties, and children as young as seven or eight. Their passing is a loss to Konoha Village. Those of us who survived will remember them forever and carry on their spirit, the Will of Fire."

"I hereby guarantee that all the deceased will receive compensation, and their surviving relatives will be made the best possible arrangements."

Although it wasn't quite appropriate for the occasion, Natsume almost burst out laughing.

The greatest contributors to the Nine-Tails' rampage were Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki.

Their son, Naruto Uzumaki, who should have received heroic treatment, ended up with extreme treatment because of his status as a Jinchuriki.

This is, undeniably, a great irony.

The ninjas and villagers who attended the funeral were all protected by Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki.

But who could have imagined that a few years later they would call their savior's son a fox demon and subject him to emotional abuse?

Fourth Hokage, what have you been protecting?

"Natsume."

Tsunade handed him a bouquet of white flowers and said, "Wait a moment, come with me to offer these flowers."

"Um."

Natsume nodded.

Well, how should I put it?

He wasn't really moved.

After all, to him, those who died were all strangers.

After presenting the flowers, he followed Tsunade home.

In the days to come, he must quickly learn the Wood Release: Three Bodies Technique before making contact with Orochimaru.

Because Natsume didn't know the exact time of his defection.

If we miss it, it will be a real problem.

Orochimaru was a very important part of his plan.

Half a month has passed.

Natsume and Tsunade's relationship became even closer.

There is a dual bond between mother and son, and sister and brother.

Under Tsunade's careful guidance, Natsume eventually learned Wood Release: Three Bodies Technique.

Although he would be exhausted after using all of his chakra, it was still a rare achievement.

At his age, he can already be considered a genius.

At the same time, Hiruzen Sarutobi sent someone to deliver the Ninja Academy's admission notice.

Tsunade agreed.

But I didn't completely agree.

According to her plan, she could graduate early from the six-year ninja academy in two or three years.

night.

"This ninjutsu is too difficult for you right now."

Tsunade took out a tissue and wiped the sweat from Natsume's forehead.

The Three Bodies Technique is an E-rank ninjutsu.

After mastering it, he tried to learn the D-rank Wood Release ninjutsu.

But it was too strenuous.

Natsume looked up and could just see Tsunade's face right next to him.

Because the distance was so short, he could feel the fragrant breath brushing against his cheek.

He instinctively turned his head away, his eyes suddenly drawn to the snow-white abyss.

The stimulation level immediately doubled.

"Alright, that's enough for tonight's training. Go take a shower and then go to sleep."

Tsunade rubbed his head and said, "You're only seven years old. There's no need to rush your training. The more you rush, the more damage it will do to your body."

Natsume nodded.

This age group is indeed quite harmful to the body.

So, sister, shouldn't you tone it down a bit?

There are so many benefits, I can only sigh in envy.

After taking a shower, Natsume lay on the bed and waited for half an hour before getting up.

Wood Release: Wood Clone!

Several vines sprouted from his head and shoulders, quickly forming two clones in front of him.

Wood Release: Transformation Technique!

The two clones were suddenly entangled by tree branches, and their bodies grew taller, transforming into two young men in their twenties.

"Try to persuade Orochimaru."

Natsume naturally wouldn't go there in person.

That would only lead to a pointless death.