Chapter 66 Kushina's Test "Orochimaru, you are really kind-hearted. You actually gave away the Kusanagi sword you got in the Land of Grass last time." Even Tsunade, who was born into a noble family, knew that such magical weapons were hard to come by. On the other hand, Orochimaru did not show any reluctance, but laughed hoarsely and said: "This Kusanagi sword is not suitable for me, and in comparison, the power of the curse seal is far greater than this Kusanagi sword for me." Orochimaru said it without any reservation. It can be said that his personality is very strange. It’s also because Tsunade is familiar with him, otherwise most people would not be able to tolerate it. You don't need to give it away? Then you don't have to say it directly. But this is Orochimaru. This can also be considered a transaction, an exchange of cursed seal power. After all, Orochimaru is still in Konoha, and Uchiha Ya has a family behind him, so some rules should still be followed. "Mr. Ye, apart from the power of the curse seal, your creativity in ninjutsu is simply a genius. I welcome closer exchanges between you and me in the future." Orochimaru now has no interest in Tsunade. In the luxurious laboratory of the Senju clan, his eyes are almost always on Uchiha Ya. After hearing this, Uchiha Ye smiled and nodded:
"No, Lord Orochimaru is the real genius in the creation of ninjutsu. I am just lucky for a while." When Orochimaru was teaching, he also gave Orochimaru a lot of inspiration for new ninjutsu, such as some future snake-based ninjutsu concepts. After all, the current Uncle Snake is far from the invincible Uncle Snake in the later period. "Alright, alright, both of you are geniuses, alright." Tsunade, who was standing by, couldn't help but wave her hands in annoyance when she saw this. She was usually known as a genius, but she seemed a little depressed in front of the two of them. The snake-type ninjutsu that Orochimaru is currently using were all developed by himself. Although they are not very powerful, they are very practical. Not to mention Uchiha Ya, who developed an A-level ninjutsu at the age of thirteen, and it was a sealless ninjutsu. This left Tsunade speechless for a moment, as she seemed to have not developed any ninjutsu so far. Super strength is the ability of the Senju clan, not a ninjutsu. Sakura's super strength in the later period is a ninjutsu developed. (Official information) "Kid, you will be heading to the battlefield as the vanguard in a while. During this time, you should get familiar with your new weapons. Remember to thank Kushina when you have time." Tsunade was sitting in a chair in a casual and lazy manner, waving her hand to drive people away, but her casual words, especially the last one, seemed to carry a deeper meaning. "Thank you, Tsunade-san." Uchiha Ye bowed respectfully and left the laboratory. Looking at the departing figure, Orochimaru let out a hoarse laugh after hearing this. "Haha, it seems that the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki doesn't have to follow me to the battlefield this time." Tsunade sneered disdainfully, with disgust and annoyance appearing in her eyes. It was obvious that there was something wrong, and she reminded Uchiha Ye in a veiled way. But looking at Uchiha Ye's condition, it seemed that he didn't understand at all. ……
Hokage's office. "Hokage-sama." At dusk, Minato Namikaze knelt on one knee respectfully, his golden hair shining brightly in the dusk and dawn light. "Where the leaves dance, the fire will continue to burn. The flames will continue to illuminate the village and allow new leaves to sprout." The Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, who was sitting in the Hokage's office, first exhaled a puff of smoke with melancholy, then uttered this classic quote, and then showed a hint of heaviness. "Minato, you are not only Jiraiya's disciple, but also the successor to the Will of Fire that I favor. I think you should be aware of the significance of this mission to the village!" Namikaze Minato, who was kneeling on one knee in the office, was looking at the contents of the green intelligence scroll in his palm, especially the photo of a man with red hair on it. His eyes showed determination. "I believe Uzumaki Kushina will not let Hokage-sama down." Seeing Minato Namikaze's resolute look, the Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen smiled. "Okay, old Minato believes in you and Kushina, but I have to do this for the sake of the village." "This test is scheduled for three days from now, so you better be prepared." "Yes, Lord Hokage!" Namikaze Minato nodded firmly, and disappeared in the Hokage's office the next moment. The light of the setting sun illuminated the office. The Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen took a deep puff of cigarette, and with a frown on his face, he exhaled for a long while before letting it out. …… As night falls, the huge Senju clan becomes particularly deserted. Located in the central area, the second floor of the house that once housed the first Hokage was dimly lit. "Grandma, the test will be in three days!?" Tsunade came back with a complicated look in her eyes. She wanted to say something, but she didn't say it in the end. And Uzumaki Mito, who was sitting on the sofa with a kind face, also showed a look of fatigue between his brows. "Tsunade, you have to understand one thing clearly. Maybe the Third Hokage and his men have selfish motives, but this time it is indeed for the village. Konoha today cannot afford such a loss. It is normal to take some necessary measures under certain considerations." However, it would have been better if she hadn't said this. As soon as she said this, Tsunade immediately revealed a cold and sarcastic smile. "Normal? Is the matter of Rope Tree normal? And is the matter of Kato Dan normal? Is it just a coincidence that the explosive trap was set off? And it was just a coincidence that Kato Dan's sister died?" "What a coincidence, one thing and two things are the same. Even my sister died a year ago. The coincidences really started to come together so early." Tsunade's weird sneer made her highly alert after this series of events. She still didn't dare to say that there was something strange about the danger she encountered in the Land of Grass. Even when facing her grandmother, Tsunade felt full of guilt. Her grandmother was already so old, and she still had to worry about them. Now she can finally understand Uchiha Ye's heart. In order to protect important people and the village, he would rather sacrifice himself and bury some truths. She even suspected that this little devil was hiding something else! When Tsunade thought of Uchiha Ye in her mind, she couldn't help but fall silent. She didn't know when, this childish and sunny smile began to become restrained and incomprehensible. The pressure he has to face is several times more than hers! "Tsunade!" Seeing Tsunade's dissatisfaction, Uzumaki Mito couldn't help but frown.
"It's right for a ninja to pursue power, but I've noticed that you've become a little too obsessed with power recently! Don't lose your original intention in the pursuit of power." During this period, Tsunade not only practiced diligently, but also began to study various sealing techniques and clan's ninjutsu, which was obviously different from before. Seeing her grandmother's worry, Tsunade couldn't help but smile, "Grandma, I just want to protect Kushina and you." At this moment, Tsunade pretended to have a carefree and sunny smile, but in her heart she was thinking of Uchiha Ye. At this moment, she finally understood what it felt like for this boy to pretend to be relaxed when facing others and her. Because people begin to pursue power under pressure, this is also the reason why Tsunade developed the cursed potion through Uchiha Ya's bloodline. Uzumaki Mito looked deeply at her granddaughter. She knew that Tsunade had hidden something from her, but she did not feel dissatisfied. Instead, she felt somewhat relieved. She won't live for many more years, and her granddaughter Tsunade can grow up quickly, which is what she wants to see most. At the same time, she felt a lot of self-blame in her heart. If she could live a few more years, perhaps Tsunade could be happier for a few more years. (End of this chapter)