Konoha: The Soul King from the Uchiha Clan

Chapter 341 Tsunade confesses her feelings to Jiraiya in front of him (4000 words)

"What news could possibly warrant such seriousness...?"

As she spoke, Tsunade's nonchalant expression vanished. She reached out, took the scroll, opened it, and began to read it.

"Hiss... How is this possible?"

"How could that little guy possibly possess such terrifying strength?"

Tsunade gasped in shock. Her face, which showed no signs of aging and appeared as elegant and poised as an eighteen-year-old, was filled with astonishment.

Jiraiya took a sip of wine, his expression still grave, and said, "I was also extremely surprised when I received the information from the old man."

"Although I don't know as much about the Mangekyou Sharingan as you do, I know that this shouldn't be the power the Mangekyou Sharingan should have."

The look of shock on Tsunade's face faded, and she said with a rather solemn expression, "According to the information left by my great-grandfather, this should be the power possessed by the final form of the Sharingan, the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan."

"But the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan requires the fusion of two pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan to be created..."

"Moreover, the possibility is extremely low. It's not that fusing two pairs of Mangekyou Sharingan will necessarily lead to evolution."

Indeed, this is true. Only three pairs of Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan have ever appeared in the Uchiha clan: Indra's, Madara's, and Sasuke's.

Kakashi's eyes were only fleeting and don't count.

During the Warring States period, due to the endless and brutal fighting, more than one pair of Mangekyou Sharingan were born in the Uchiha clan.

It wasn't that no one in the Uchiha clan had tried to fuse, but without exception, they all ended in failure, until Madara Uchiha appeared.

"How did this little guy's Mangekyou Sharingan evolve?"

"No one else in the Uchiha clan has been born with the Mangekyou Sharingan."

At this point, Tsunade looked completely puzzled.

"Perhaps the Uchiha clan has hidden a pair of Mangekyou Sharingan, or perhaps his eyes are special."

"Perhaps he has found a new path of evolution, after all, Orochimaru was his teacher..."

"But none of that matters now. What matters is that he succeeded."

As Tsunade drank, she pondered for a moment before saying, "Are you worried that the little guy will follow in Madara Uchiha's footsteps?"

"Sigh, I can't help but worry. You know better than I do about the influence of the Mangekyou Sharingan on a person's personality."

"His teacher is Orochimaru, and you've probably noticed some of Orochimaru's outrageous ideas over the years, haven't you?"

"Furthermore, he disregarded the rules of Konoha and used force to coerce the old man and the others into submission. This is a very bad sign."

At this point, Jiraiya's expression grew even more serious.

To be honest, when Jiraiya first heard that Uchiha Gen had become the Fifth Hokage, he didn't pay much attention; he was just a little surprised.

Jiraiya initially had a very good impression of Uchiha Gen, who was also a disciple of his comrade. Jiraiya even thought that Uchiha Gen had somehow gained Hiruzen Sarutobi's approval, which was why he was able to become the next Hokage.

Some time later, Jiraiya received a letter delivered by Hiruzen Sarutobi...

Approved?

What a load of rubbish! It's not that Uchiha Gen possessed the Will of Fire; it's that the old man had no choice but to comply for the sake of Konoha's overall interests.

"So your purpose in contacting me is to have me go back with you to intimidate that little guy, to restrain him, and to prevent him from doing whatever he wants, is that right?"

"That's right!" Jiraiya said with a serious expression.

"His strength is terrifying, but the combination of me, you, the old man, and Kushina can still limit him to some extent."

"It would be even better if we could mend the relationship between Orochimaru and the old man."

"With Orochimaru as a teacher, he can play a significant role in both strength and the bonds we form."

"Of course, for the sake of Konoha, we shouldn't break ties with him and confront him head-on; that's a last resort."

"My idea is to prevent him from going astray and doing things that would harm Konoha by leveraging his various bonds with the village."

Clearly, Jiraiya had no idea how deep the rift was between Orochimaru and Hiruzen Sarutobi, or how deep his relationship was with Gen Uchiha.

They were even more unaware of the special relationship between Uchiha Gen and Kushina...

Orochimaru is far more likely to side with Gen Uchiha than with Jiraiya, and even adding Tsunade wouldn't make much difference.

As for Kushina, she won't make a move unless Uchiha Gen destroys Konoha or harms Naruto.

She will most likely remain neutral, since one side is her husband's teacher and mentor, and the other is a new man, leaving her in a dilemma.

"Heh, you actually included me?"

"Don't you know my symptoms?"

"To tell you the truth, not only has it not gotten better over the years, but the symptoms have actually become more severe."

"I used to be able to overcome it by altering my vision and sense of smell through medical ninjutsu, but now I can't."

"Even if I go back to Konoha with you, what use would I be?"

"That little guy knows I have hemophobia," Tsunade said with a self-deprecating smile after taking a sip of her drink.

Jiraiya's expression changed upon hearing this, clearly not expecting that Tsunade, the world's top medical ninja, had not yet overcome her hemophobia after so long...

Jiraiya fell silent for a moment and began to drink in silence.

Just then, Kisame and Juzo, disguised, entered the shop...

I don't know what the two of them were thinking, why didn't they transform into something more handsome, or did they become fierce and menacing, looking like they were not to be messed with?

One of them carried Samehada on his back, and the other carried a guillotine. Although they were both wrapped up in thick cloth, they were still too conspicuous.

As soon as the two entered the shop, the once noisy restaurant quickly quieted down, and the staff approached them with trepidation.

The strange occurrence in the store immediately caught the attention of Tsunade and Jiraiya, who instinctively looked over.

Kisame and Juzo's transformation techniques could fool the ordinary people and wandering ninjas in the shop, but they couldn't fool Jiraiya and Tsunade.

"These two are quite extraordinary."

"It has nothing to do with us..."

The two spoke at a moderate volume, similar to their previous conversations, but the shop was quiet at the moment, which naturally drew attention.

Kisame and Juzo, with their keen ears, looked over upon hearing this, their pupils contracting slightly before they pretended not to see and went to find their seats.

After the two sat down, the shop quickly returned to its noisy state...

"Hey... I've got an idea."

"Tsunade, he knew you had hemophobia, but he didn't know if you were better, let alone that it had gotten worse."

"Your return will still have a deterrent effect."

"Once we get back, we'll figure out how to reduce your symptoms, or even cure your hemophobia."

"In the end, it's just that you can't get over that mental hurdle. Once you get over it, recovery will be instantaneous."

"I...I'll think about it," Tsunade said hesitantly.

Jiraiya got excited and kept chattering away.

"What are you still considering?"

"Tsunade, Konoha is the village your grandfather and great-uncle founded; it's the culmination of their life's work."

"This is also the fundamental reason why Dan and Nawaki were willing to sacrifice their lives for it."

"Do you really want to see Konoha in danger?"

"Besides, we haven't been back to Konoha for a long time. Don't you want to go back and visit?"

"Shizune, you've been away from Konoha for a long time now. Don't you want to go back and visit?"

"Tell the truth, don't lie."

Having remained silent as a bystander for half a day, he never expected the "fire" to spread to him. After hesitating for a moment, he honestly said, "I do miss the village a little."

"See? Even Shizune misses the village. I don't believe you don't..."

Jiraiya braced himself on the table with both hands, leaning forward, his gaze fixed intently on Tsunade's eyes.

"Phew... Alright, I'll give you face and go back for a while." Tsunade looked away and let out a long breath.

"Ha, that's great!"

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

After finishing their business, the two relaxed considerably, chatting and drinking together. When they were half-drunk, they left the restaurant and returned to their inn.

……

The next morning, after having breakfast, Uchiha Gen returned to his room and summoned Kisame and Juzo in as well.

"Let's part ways here. You two take Mei to the Akatsuki."

"Yes, sir."

"I'll make time to visit you later, since it's convenient with the Flying Thunder God Technique anyway."

Uchiha Gen smiled and looked at Terumi Mei, who nodded slightly and returned his smile.

"You must all be careful, a new era awaits you, don't miss it."

The three nodded emphatically and then left together.

After watching the three leave, Uchiha Gen checked out of the room and then wandered around the streets.

After Tsunade and the other two left the inn, Uchiha Gen went straight to meet them, and the four of them met at the next intersection.

Upon seeing familiar faces, the four of them were all taken aback, especially Tsunade and Jiraiya, who never expected that the person they had been discussing last night would appear before them this morning.

"Jiraiya-senpai, Tsunade-senpai, Shizune, I really didn't expect to meet you here..."

Uchiha Gen, who had been putting on an act, snapped out of his daze and chuckled.

Silent didn't say much, just smiled and nodded, which was her way of saying hello.

"What are you doing here, kid?" Jiraiya and Tsunade asked in unison.

It's really strange that the head of the Uchiha clan, the head of the police department, and the prospective Fifth Hokage would suddenly appear here.

"I'm on vacation, so I'm just traveling around."

Where are you three headed with all those bags?

Jiraiya chuckled and said, "We're planning to go back to Konoha for a visit; it's been a long time since we've been back."

Uchiha Genya chuckled and said, "That's great! With two of you here in Konoha, the village is as solid as a rock."

"How about we travel together?"

"Okay, my vacation is almost over."

"However, before I go back, there are some things I would like to talk to Tsunade-senpai about."

"I wonder if it's convenient for you, Tsunade-senpai?"

"what?"

Tsunade looked somewhat surprised. What is there to say between us?

Could it be that someone needs her treatment?

"Okay," Tsunade nodded.

When an old friend's disciple asks for help, one naturally has to give him face.

Jiraiya rolled his eyes and smiled, "Can we listen to it?"

Uchiha Gen, a meaningful smile on his face, said, "Sure, I don't mind. What about you, Tsunade-senpai?"

"Fine, I'll listen then," Tsunade said casually, waving her hand dismissively.

"Shall we find a tavern to talk?"

"No, no, I drank quite a bit last night, and I don't want to drink anymore. Let's talk as we walk."

"Hmm... let's talk about it outside of town, there are so many people coming and going here."

"Then let's do as Tsunade-senpai says."

The four of them then left the town together and came to a lush, green country path.

"This is fine. Now, what did you need me for?"

Tsunade brushed a stray hair behind her ear, glanced at Uchiha Gen, and spoke in a clear, bright voice, like pearls falling onto a jade plate.

Jiraiya and Shizune also turned their gazes in that direction, their eyes filled with curiosity.

Uchiha Gen said with a half-smile, "In the Naka Shrine of the Uchiha clan, there is a stone tablet. The contents of this stone tablet can only be deciphered by someone with the Sharingan."

"The higher the level of Sharingan evolution, the more content it can read. After deciphering the contents above, I discovered a secret."

"What secret?"

Tsunade's eyes lit up, clearly showing great interest in the contents of the stone tablet.

"The following content, in short, states that the Uchiha and Senju clans will obtain the power of all things in the universe after combining their powers."

"I'm very curious about what exactly this power of all things in the universe is..."

"So, Tsunade-senpai, will you be my girlfriend?"

"what?"

Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Shizune all exclaimed in surprise, stopped in their tracks, and were all dumbfounded.

In fact, Gen Uchiha knew that the so-called power of all things was the Rinnegan, but he pretended not to know.

Furthermore, the power of an ordinary Uchiha and an ordinary Senju cannot be combined; it must be the combination of an Uchiha reincarnated as Indra and a Senju reincarnated as Ashura in order to awaken the Rinnegan with the Six Paths Chakra.

It's certain that he and Tsunade's combined power wouldn't be able to awaken the Rinnegan, let alone combine it through sexual intercourse.

The inscription on the stone tablet was merely an excuse for Uchiha Gen to obtain Tsunade.

The reason for lusting after someone's body is a bit weak; this would be more profound and have more substance.

"Cough cough..."

Jiraiya was the first to come to his senses. After coughing twice in a mock manner, he looked at Uchiha Gen with a serious expression and said, "Gen, the age gap between you two is too big. It's not suitable."

"Furthermore, Tsunade is of the same generation as your teacher and is your elder, so it's even more inappropriate."

"Furthermore, I think your understanding of how to combine them is flawed."

"It should be a union of strength, not a union of people; otherwise, what about men and women?"

Just kidding, he likes Tsunade, how could he just stand by and watch her fall into the hands of a junior?

Unless Tsunade herself is willing, he will only offer his silent blessings as he did when Dan was alive...

In addition, although he felt that the combination method was misunderstood, what if it succeeded?

The guy in front of me is already terrifying enough; if he were to obtain that so-called power of all things under heaven—a power that sounds incredibly strong—…

Is there any way for Konoha to restrict them?

Both publicly and privately, he couldn't stand idly by...

(End of this chapter)