Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 251 Taking Advantage of Tsunade (4200 words)

Orochimaru continued his Sage Mode project, while Genzo Uchiha went to the Sage Technique Library in Ryuchi Cave to study Sage Techniques.

The magic library in Ryuchi Cave contains a wide variety of magic techniques, accumulated over a thousand years, including physical techniques, illusion techniques, magic techniques, and special magic techniques.

Although most of these studies are based on the characteristics of snakes, and humans who have not transformed into snakes are not suitable for cultivation, a small number of humans still cultivate, and these studies have considerable reference value.

Of all the Sage Techniques, the one that Uchiha Gen valued most was the Sage Art: Inorganic Reincarnation.

This sage technique is a reincarnation ninjutsu that can give life to inanimate objects and control them.

It is not a simple ninjutsu that uses chakra to control matter, and inorganic matter moves rapidly under the effect of this technique.

This Sage Technique is perfectly suited to the Soul-Soul Fruit's power, allowing it to unleash power beyond its limits in his hands.

It is also worth mentioning that the Immortal Technique White Strike is not in the Immortal Technique Library of Ryuchi Cave.

This technique is likely not a Sage Technique from Ryuchi Cave, but rather a Sage Technique created by Kabuto Yakushi based on his own characteristics.

Although a snake's cornea can block its vision and prevent it from being affected by strong light, a snake's body cannot liquefy.

The White Stimulation Technique is an indiscriminate attack magic. If a body cannot liquefy, it cannot freely cope with the effects of sound and vibration, and will also suffer damage itself. It is a typical case of harming the enemy a thousand while losing eight hundred of your own.

There aren't many immortal techniques that can be learned, but there are many immortal techniques that can be referenced, so the time spent is relatively much less.

He would also spend some time exchanging insights on Sage Mode and Illusionary Arts with the three high-ranking Orochimaru members, and asking the White Snake Sage about things he didn't understand. His days were fulfilling and happy.

It was truly fulfilling and joyful, unlike working overtime like a boss. I could clearly feel my own progress.

When people can feel progress, they are more likely to persevere.

A week passed in the blink of an eye. Uchiha Gen felt that he had learned enough, and he had also memorized what he had not yet learned. After saying goodbye to the White Snake Sage, Orochimaru and the others, he left.

The environment of Ryūchi-dong is suitable for snakes to live in, but not for humans. It is too dark and oppressive, and ordinary people who stay there for too long are likely to become psychologically abnormal.

Although Uchiha Gen was no ordinary person, he did not like this kind of environment.

After leaving Ryuchi Cave, Uchiha Gen summoned Kyo, and they leisurely traversed the Land of Stone, the Land of Birds, and the Land of Rain, riding the clouds and mist.

After entering the Land of Fire, Uchiha Gen wasn't in a hurry to go back, because it was time for dinner.

It's important to eat on time whenever possible, as it's beneficial for both physical and mental health.

After determining his location, Uchiha Gen headed directly to the nearest town.

I casually asked around on the street which restaurant was the best, and then headed straight to the restaurant whose name was mentioned the most.

On the way, we passed a gambling den, and two dejected figures walked out of it.

The figure walking in front had long, light yellow hair tied in a large ponytail, a bluish-purple mark on her forehead, thin, light yellow eyebrows, bright brown eyes, light red lips, and red fingernails.

With fair skin, majestic breasts, and a full figure, she wore a tea-green long gown with black trim, over which she wore a loose, sleeveless top similar to a kimono, tied at the waist with a black cloth belt, and dark blue capri pants. She looked dashing, mature, and beautiful!

The figure walking behind was dressed in a black and gray long shirt, had short hair, a rather pure appearance, and a gentle and quiet temperament.

At this moment, the people behind are complaining about the people in front.

"Lady Tsunade, I advised you long ago to stop gambling and to quit while you were ahead. Now look what's happened!"

"We've gambled away all our food money, and now we're going to go hungry."

"Hehe... how could I possibly be hungry?"

"I know you're definitely hiding some money."

"Bring it out, I'm going to channel my grief and anger into food and drink today."

"No, we don't have much money left, we need to be more frugal."

"It's okay, I can just borrow money. I have a lot of friends, and everyone is willing to lend me money."

Given Tsunade's status, character, strength, and medical ninjutsu, countless people would indeed be willing to lend her money, not just in the Land of Fire, but all over the world.

"I don't want to borrow money. If I do, you'll just gamble it away, and you'll lose every time."

"Just standing by and watching makes my heart ache so much I can't breathe."

At this moment, a figure blocked their way. The two dejected women looked up and saw Uchiha Gen's face, which made Shizune's face blush slightly.

"Tsunade-senpai, what a coincidence! I never expected to run into you here," Uchiha Gen said with a slight smile.

"Oh, it was you."

"How's Orochimaru doing lately?"

Tsunade naturally recognized Uchiha Gen. Seeing her fellow villager and her companion's apprentice, her mood improved slightly, and a smile appeared on her face.

"The teacher no longer concerns himself with matters of Konoha. He is usually engrossed in various research projects, eats well, is in excellent health, and is doing quite well."

Have they stopped asking about Konoha's affairs?

It seems something has happened in the village again. Those teachers are really something, a bunch of damned old men.

However, it seems that Orochimaru has come out of this situation, which is a good thing.

Tsunade nodded slightly and raised her hand to formally introduce, "It's good that you're doing well. This is my apprentice, Shizune."

"He is Orochimaru's apprentice, Uchiha Gen."

Uchiha Gen looked at Shizune and smiled, "We're all on the same side, so I'll just call you Shizune."

"Hello, Mm."

Jingyin quickly composed herself, revealing a gentle and quiet smile, and said softly, "Xuan, hello."

What are you doing here?

"I came out to take care of some business, and since it was almost lunchtime, I decided to stop by for a meal before heading back to Konoha."

Tsunade's eyes lit up at the suggestion, and she said, "We haven't eaten either, shall we eat together?"

"Of course, I just found out the best restaurant in town."

"Come on, it's on me."

Good lad, you're really sensible. Orochimaru has taken on a great disciple.

Although she thought this to herself, Tsunade said aloud, "How could I let you treat me? You're the junior; don't I, as the elder, have any face?"

Mute: "..."

So you're saying it wasn't your money that was spent?

Although she was inwardly complaining, Shizune didn't expose her and tried her best to protect Tsunade.

Uchiha Gen smiled slightly and said, "Let me express my gratitude this time. If we meet again in the future, Tsunade-senpai can invite her back."

After pretending to think for a moment, Tsunade said, "That works too."

Shizune breathed a sigh of relief; she had managed to hide very little money on her.

The three of them and the pig then walked to the restaurant, which was actually an izakaya (Japanese pub). Uchiha Gen then demonstrated what it meant to be a tycoon.

The restaurant served one of everything, whether it was their signature dish or a regular one, and they also picked the most expensive wines and drinks, which made Jingyin secretly gasp in amazement.

Having seen the world, Tsunade was only slightly startled, but quickly calmed down, and a big smile spread across her face.

Because he fully appreciated the sincerity of the invitation.

It's like when a friend invites you to hot pot, but when you arrive you discover it's actually a Manchu Han Imperial Feast – that kind of pleasant surprise.

It wasn't that Uchiha Gen was wasteful; rather, given the portion sizes of a typical izakaya dish, ordering too little wouldn't be enough for him.

It's not just a casual drinking session; it's a proper meal, so of course we have to eat our fill.

When faced with a big spender, the izakaya staff acted swiftly and efficiently, quickly setting the table laden with dishes, filling the private room with their enticing aromas.

"Come, let me toast you both."

"Um... wait a minute, aren't you an adult yet?" Tsunade quickly put away her wine glass.

Uchiha Gen smiled and said, "I'm an adult now. I'm seventeen years old, and eighteen in the traditional Chinese way of counting age."

"I've already had drinks with Orochimaru-sensei."

In the ninja world, people mature early. Although they are officially considered adults at eighteen, they are actually considered adults at sixteen.

Jingyin is also seventeen years old this year, or eighteen years old in the traditional Chinese age reckoning.

"I see. Cheers!"

Since Orochimaru, their teacher, didn't say anything, Tsunade naturally wouldn't say anything either.

Clink, the three men's glasses clinked together, and they all drank it down in one gulp. Then they each picked up their chopsticks and ate their food.

"Speaking of Orochimaru, that guy doesn't like to drink. Jiraiya and I used to try to persuade him to drink, but he never did."

"How did you manage to get him to drink it?"

Uchiha Gen tilted his head and said, "Maybe it's because my cooking is delicious and goes well with alcohol?"

"You can cook?" Tsunade asked with surprise.

She remembered that there were very few men who could cook, but she remembered that Duan's cooking was quite delicious.

"How have I survived all these years without knowing how to cook?"

"Yes, I forgot about you..."

Tsunade stopped midway through her sentence.

"Have you forgotten I'm an orphan?"

"It doesn't matter, I stopped caring a long time ago."

"The dead are gone, dwelling on the past is pointless, so why not live a more carefree life?"

"Isn't the greatest wish of the deceased to see the living happy?"

Looking at Uchiha Gen, who had a smile on his face and acted with ease and naturalness, Tsunade was shocked and envy appeared in her eyes.

If only she could be as carefree and natural as him, but she could never forget her brother and Duan's death.

"Perhaps you're right, but it's not easy to do." Tsunade downed a glass of wine and shook her head.

"Then let's find new hope, replacing the past with the present."

"Come on, Mute, let's have a drink."

"Okay."

Uchiha Gentsu admired silence.

"What if they don't want to take over?"

After saying that, Tsunade downed another cup of wine without eating any food, unlike Uchiha Gen, who never stopped eating except to talk and drink.

"Then forget it."

"Sometimes living in your own world isn't necessarily a bad thing, as long as you don't bother others."

Tsunade was slightly taken aback, then raised her glass and laughed, "You're quite the talker, but I agree with you. Come on, let's have a drink."

Clink, the two clinked glasses and drank it all in one gulp.

"Lady Tsunade, don't just drink alcohol, eat some more food."

"understood."

"I heard you awakened the Mangekyou Sharingan and became the head of the Uchiha clan and the head of the police department?"

"That's right, it seems that Tsunade-senpai still cares about the village quite a bit."

"I don't care about the village. It's mainly because your story is all over the ninja world. It's hard for me not to hear about it."

"I see."

Uchiha Gen was too lazy to refute Tsunade. Did Tsunade not care about Konoha Village?

How is that possible?

In fact, Tsunade cares more than anyone else!

"Being able to awaken the Mangekyou Sharingan means you have experienced the deepest despair. I hope you don't go astray."

"I'm perfectly clear-headed, I won't."

"I've figured some things out, otherwise I wouldn't be telling you all this."

"..."

Inside the private room, it was mainly Uchiha Gen and Tsunade chatting, with Shizune occasionally chiming in; the atmosphere was quite harmonious.

As time passed, the white wine jugs became empty, and the faces of the three men turned rosy from the alcohol.

Alcohol causes the body to heat up, and when the heat reaches a certain level, Tsunade feels uncomfortable, so she takes off her tea-green long robe with black trim.

She revealed a pair of fair and delicate arms, and her magnificent breasts were even more exaggerated than Ye Cang's. Even though she leaned forward slightly, her breasts were still bottomless!

Coupled with the unique aura of a mature woman, the hot-blooded young man, Uchiha Gen, couldn't help but be drawn to her.

But Uchiha Gen was a worldly man, so he only glanced at it briefly, without attracting any attention.

The only difference was that Uchiha raised his cup more frequently, speaking eloquently and persuasively, making even Shizune feel embarrassed not to drink.

As for Tsunade, she didn't need to say much; she just raised her glass and drank.

Alcohol is difficult to remove from chakra, even for top-tier medical ninjas; otherwise, it wouldn't be included in the ninja manual.

Drinking alcohol is strictly prohibited during ninja missions; violators will be severely punished!

By the end, all three were somewhat intoxicated, with Tsunade being the most drunk.

While he won't be completely unconscious, forget about walking in a straight line; he'll be walking crookedly.

Jingyin was also quite drunk; she was already tipsy and unsteady on her feet.

After paying the bill, Uchiha Gen returned to the private room, and Shizune asked him to help Tsunade to their hotel to rest.

Uchiha Gen would naturally not refuse such a good thing; perhaps, increasing the frequency of toasts was precisely for this kind of good fortune.

Shizune supports the right side, and Uchiha Gen supports the left side.

Because the two women were unsteady on their feet, they veered to the left, and the enormous, breathtakingly large thing kept bumping into Uchiha Gen's arm along the way.

As a young man who is good at summarizing, Uchiha Gen summarized it in six words.

Soft and bouncy, absolutely exquisite!

Furthermore, being so close, the fragrance of Tsunade and the scent of a mature woman constantly wafted into Uchiha Gen's nostrils.

In addition, after spending more than half a month in Ryuchi Cave living the life of an ascetic, Uchiha Genichi became increasingly angry along the way, and even regretted mentioning the cup so many times.

After sending Tsunade back to the inn, Uchiha Gen bid farewell to the two women and then used the Flying Thunder God Technique to quickly return to Konoha.

When soldiers come, generals will block them; when water comes, earth will dam it; when fire is raging, it must be extinguished!

Upon returning home, Uchiha Gen's eyes lit up when he saw Mikoto greeting him. Luckily, Mikoto hadn't gone out, otherwise the fire would have been difficult to extinguish.

Welcome home.

"Hmm, where are Itachi and Sasuke?"

Wearing casual home clothes and exuding a mature and gentle aura, Mikoto smiled as she handed shoes to Uchiha Gen.

"Itachi is at school, and Sasuke is sleeping because he's tired from playing."

Uchiha Gen's eyes lit up, and he reached out and swept Mikoto up in his arms. Mikoto gasped in surprise.

"In broad daylight..."

Mikoto looked into Uchiha Gen's eyes and understood, then lowered her head shyly.

"They're all the same, they're all the same."

As he spoke, Uchiha Gen walked toward the bedroom.

"Then let's hurry, Sasuke could wake up at any moment," Mikoto said with a worried expression.

"You know my capabilities. All I can say is that you'll have to try your best to have any chance."

"Virtue..."

As the approaching shadow loomed, Mikoto closed her eyes and wrapped her arms around Uchiha Gen's neck.

Half an hour later, Sasuke woke up in his bedroom without crying. He rubbed his sleepy eyes and got up to go find his mother...

(End of this chapter)