Natsume yawned.
After several hours of education, Hinata Hyuga finally understood why Neji Hyuga had such a strong reaction.
But she didn't give up because of this, which was in sharp contrast to Hiashi Hyuga.
"What a good kid," Natsume said, stroking Hinata Hyuga's little head. "Good night."
The next moment, he returned to his room.
In the darkness, Lady Tsunade's eyelashes fluttered slightly, but she didn't open her eyes.
She hadn't fallen asleep all this time.
Although she had made a decision, seeing Natsume hadn't returned for so long still made her a little sad.
Men are all womanizers.
Even at such a young age, he already showed this characteristic.
Natsume didn't know that Lady Tsunade was still awake.
Unless he used his Sensor ability.
But that was impossible.
He wasn't bored enough to do that.
Natsume took off his coat and got into the quilt, gazing at this delicate and beautiful face.
In her sleep, she looked quite calm.
He couldn't help reaching out and pinching her face.
It was smooth and elastic.
Thinking of Lady Tsunade always saying she was old, Natsume couldn't help smiling.
With this skin texture, it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say she was twenty.
After a moment, Natsume gently kissed her on the face, then put his arm around her neck and fell asleep.
Lady Tsunade slowly opened her eyes.
She didn't say anything. She leaned her face close to his, listening to his breathing, and gradually lost consciousness.
In the morning.
Natsume woke up, and Lady Tsunade was no longer beside him.
He got dressed and left the room.
"Natsume," Shizune suddenly grabbed him and asked curiously, "Did you say something to Lady Tsunade? She actually went out to buy breakfast today for the first time in ages."
"I don't know."
Natsume was slightly stunned. His first reaction was that he was a little disappointed there was no loving breakfast.
Bah, bah, bah.
There must be something wrong with me.
Not long after.
Lady Tsunade came back with breakfast.
"Your favorite Ichiraku Ramen," she said, opening the lunch box and putting it in front of Natsume.
"..."
Shizune quite consciously fended for herself, opened the food bag, and took out the lunch box.
Natsume glanced at Lady Tsunade and thought to himself that she still regarded him as a child.
If she didn't change her mindset, how could they have a relationship?
It seemed he had to figure out a way on his own.
After breakfast, Natsume went to Shikkotsu Forest again, put on a pained look and started his ordeal.
After more than ten minutes, Lady Tsunade supported him as his whole body was a bloody mess.
Under her loving and concerned gaze, the treatment began.
Newly - regenerated skin spread and covered his body again.
Lady Tsunade took out a set of clothes and handed them to him.
The first time, she was still shy, but now after seeing it so many times, she was used to it.
So, getting used to things can be really scary.
If it weren't for the years they had spent together, she wouldn't have treated Natsume so specially.
After all, since The Second Great Ninja War, her heart had been sealed away.
It was Natsume who had gradually pried it open over the years.
"Go back and take a bath."
Tsunade stroked his head and said, "I'm going to the Hokage Building. There have been quite a few things going on in Konoha recently, especially concerning the Uchiha clan."
"Yeah."
Natsume nodded.
Actually, after learning about Orochimaru's actions from Itachi Uchiha, he had also been keeping an eye on the situation.
Because if he wasn't careful, it could be the fuse that triggered the Uchiha clan's rebellion.
Hiruzen Sarutobi still hoped that Itachi Uchiha could bridge the gap between the Uchiha clan and Konoha Village.
Well, if you kill everyone, there won't be any gap.
The following days were spent between practicing Sage Art[b]Sage Art[/b] and Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b].
Until the prompt sounds of the Tamaki of Destiny
[Due to your actions, Izumi Uchiha's destiny has changed. You have gained sixty points of destiny value.]
Natsume's eyes sharpened.
It was Orochimaru.
He had been trying to awaken a pair of [Mangekyo Sharingan] during this time.
The method was simple.
Torture the loved ones of Uchiha geniuses, such as friends or relatives, right in front of them.
But Orochimaru's move against Izumi Uchiha was also an unexpected event.
After all, it would irritate Itachi Uchiha.
Thinking it over carefully, it was actually quite normal.
Among the current Uchiha clan, the most well - known genius was Itachi Uchiha, followed by Izumi Uchiha.
As for Sasuke Uchiha, he was too young and hadn't yet displayed his potential.
Orochimaru had already tried on several other geniuses, and it was Izumi Uchiha's turn.
Natsume disappeared from the spot.
The next moment, he was already at a certain experimental base.
"No, don't!"
Izumi Uchiha's agonized scream echoed.
At this moment, she was locked in a room, and her [Sharingan] exuded a startling aura.
Not far away, Orochimaru was gripping the neck of her mother, Hazuki Uchiha.
It seemed that the next moment, she would die.
Suddenly, Orochimaru's cold smile froze.
Someone had broken into his laboratory.
He casually threw Hazuki Uchiha aside, turned around, opened the door, and saw someone who shouldn't have been there.
The leader of the Mysterious Organization.
"How did you know about this place?"
Orochimaru asked coldly.
In theory, only he knew about this underground experimental base.
"Is it difficult to know this place?"
Natsume smiled and counter - questioned.
"..."
Orochimaru skipped this topic and asked, "What do you want from me?"
"Hand over the person inside to me."
Natsume didn't want to waste any more words and spoke bluntly.
Well!
He knew that these words would definitely arouse Orochimaru's suspicion, but he didn't care.
"She belongs to me now. I can't hand her over to you."
Upon hearing this, Orochimaru was secretly delighted. Since the Mysterious Person valued her so much, it meant she had the potential to awaken the [Mangekyo Sharingan].
"We can make a deal."
Natsume had anticipated this and wasn't surprised.
"I don't want to make a deal for now."
Orochimaru shook his head and said.
In comparison to the troublesome Itachi Uchiha, Izumi Uchiha was obviously easier to control.
Naturally, he wouldn't give her up.
"Can't we reach an agreement?"
Natsume raised his eyebrows, and an oppressive atmosphere filled the air.
But Orochimaru didn't hesitate at all and launched a fierce attack.
He had long wanted to test Natsume's true capabilities.
Moreover, he, Orochimaru, never tolerated threats from others!
Natsume had repeatedly challenged his bottom line. It was really "Even the Uncle Can Bear It, but the Aunt Won't".
Can I bear this humiliation? I've just learned the Cursed Seal[b]Cursed Seal[/b] and Wood Release[b]Wood Release[/b] jutsu.
Formation of Ten Thousand Snakes[b]Formation of Ten Thousand Snakes[/b]!
Dense venomous snakes emerged from Orochimaru's mouth.
It was as if there was a world of snakes in his stomach.
Natsume really wanted to ask him, "How can you stuff everything into your own stomach? Aren't you afraid of getting someone killed?"
The snakes moved extremely fast. In an overwhelming manner, they surrounded him in an instant.
Wood Release: Stocks[b]Wood Release: Stocks[/b]!
Natsume neither dodged nor evaded. Countless wooden branches burst out from his right arm.
After touching the nearest venomous snake, the branches were like sharp swords, piercing into its body and then bursting outward, turning it into a human pincushion.
The wooden branches extended further, like a row of dominoes, one after another.
In an instant, all the snakes were dead.
Orochimaru took a deep breath, and black marks appeared on his face.
Cursed Seal Transformation was activated.
This was the confidence that allowed him to take action.
The Cursed Seal of Heaven, although not as good as the Sage Mode, greatly enhanced his strength.
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