Naruto entry

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"What are your plans to do with Kato Dan?"

Tsunade sat on the bed, looking out the window.

Her hips had distorted somewhat on the bed, making them appear quite plump.

The light blue capri pants also felt tight.

"What does Tsunade-sensei want me to do now?"

Kiyoshi said.

He wanted to see what position Kato Dan held in Tsunade's heart now.

In the original story, Tsunade almost agreed to Orochimaru's request in order to revive Dan Kato and Nawaki.

If Orochimaru were to repent and say he would not destroy Konoha, but instead resurrect the Third Hokage, it remains to be seen what Tsunade would choose.

"I……"

Tsunade raised her brown-gold eyes and looked at Kiyoshi.

"Naturally, we will do it according to the village rules."

Tsunade spoke slowly.

The so-called basis is the killing of the rogue ninja.

Ninjas who betray their villages will be wanted and hunted down by their former villages.

If Kato Dan also becomes a rogue ninja, he will undoubtedly be an S-rank rogue ninja as well.

"I'm relieved to hear from Tsunade-sensei. I thought I was no match for Kato Dan..."

Qingsi said.

Upon hearing Kiyoshi's words, Tsunade turned her head and looked at Kiyoshi's young face.

She felt guilty towards Kato Dan and remorseful towards Kiyoshi.

Kiyoshi was so young and had such a promising future, yet I ruined him.

They took away the most precious thing from Kiyoshi.

She gave her first kiss to Kiyoshi, and Kiyoshi gave her his first kiss.

that is good.

The downside is the age gap between them; she's several generations older than Kiyoshi, and it's unclear what Kato Dan will do after his resurrection.

"No...that's not true."

Tsunade shook her head.

Time can change many things.

She now feels more guilty towards Kato Dan.

He felt guilty for saving Kato Dan's life, and also guilty for being an older man who had taken advantage of a younger woman, Kiyoshi.

"Is there any wine?"

Tsunade asked.

She knew that Kiyoshi had improved the sealing scroll; its small size could hold many more items than some of the larger sealing scrolls of the past.

"Of course."

Kiyoshi had a miniature sealing scroll, about the size of a capsule, hanging from his waist, and took out some wine stored inside.

These are all drinks that Tsunade likes to drink.

Because Kiyoshi doesn't usually drink much, and he used to often accompany Tsunade to gamble, he prepared some of the alcohol that Tsunade liked.

Upon seeing these bottles of wine, Tsunade's eyes darkened even further.

This kid... he's really good to her.

Unfortunately, she was somewhat incompetent as a teacher.

Could the fact that Jingyin is stuck in a limbo, neither good enough for high-level jobs nor low-level ones, also be partly due to her being an irresponsible teacher?

Tsunade thought about it for a long time, then picked up the wine jar.

"Don't you need a cup?"

Kiyoshi said.

"Need not."

Tsunade shook her head.

Open the lid, and bring your hand close to the edge of the wine jar; the rosy lips begin to gleam with a moist sheen.

Some translucent liquor trickled down his neck, disappearing into the crowded snow-capped mountains.

Soon, due to the alcohol content, Tsunade's cheeks began to turn red, and she became somewhat tipsy.

"What will I do when I get old someday?"

Tsunade asked.

She looks so young now entirely thanks to the anti-aging effect of the "Yin Seal".

Sometimes, when chakra is depleted too much and the body is nearing its limit, signs of aging will appear.

Although her appearance will return to normal as time goes by and her chakra recovers, she will eventually grow old.

Furthermore, her lifespan was also a hurdle.

Kiyoshi is still so young; he'll outlive her by a long time.

“I was prepared for this a long time ago.”

Kiyoshi moved closer to Tsunade, looking directly into her eyes.

The two were extremely close, so close that Tsunade could hear the powerful heartbeat beneath Kiyoshi's muscular chest.

Boom!

A thunderclap sounded outside.

Then a light drizzle began to fall from the sky.

The light rain quickly turned into a downpour, pounding against the clear windowpane and flowing down.

The entire Hidden Cloud Village began to become misty and wet.

……

At the same time, two figures blended in.

"The 'Face-Changing Technique'—no matter how many times it's used, Orochimaru, you'll always feel its cruelty."

Kato covered his face with a mask.

"After death, a person will not feel pain. After death... there is only endless nothingness, just as if you were never born, or as if you have fallen into a deep sleep without dreams."

Orochimaru's face transformed into that of a strange man.

The way he spoke also began to change.

Sometimes, being alive isn't necessarily better than being dead.

Kato Dan thought of Tsunade, and a sharp pain flashed through his heart.

If he hadn't been resurrected, he wouldn't be suffering like this.

But even if he wanted to die now, the mastermind behind him wouldn't let him.

The New Akatsuki is playing a game of chess, a game that could affect the entire ninja world.

Kato Dan was acutely aware of this, but he was powerless to change anything.

Now, he's more interested in knowing what Tsunade is doing.

"It's getting late, they should have finished talking."

Kato pulled up the waterproof hood on his back to cover his new face and stepped into the downpour.

In his current body, Kato felt neither heat nor cold, nor any sensation whatsoever.

Only the pain in his heart sometimes made him feel as if his body, made of clay, was also grieving.

"Yes, I can sense Kiyoshi's presence."

A look of fanatical intoxication appeared on Orochimaru's face.

What a perfect body it was.

His desire to possess Kiyoshi's body wasn't something he'd done overnight.

Unfortunately, he never had the chance to fulfill his wish.

Sometimes Orochimaru would think that Uchiha Kiyoshi's chakra reserves were so vast that it meant his spiritual and physical energy were also enormous.

Can his "Reanimation Jutsu" really defeat Uchiha Kiyoshi, who possesses the Sharingan?

……

Meanwhile, Tsunade's residence.

Faced with such weather, Tsunade couldn't help but feel a chill.

Even without touching Kiyoshi, she could imagine how hot Kiyoshi's body must be.

But... Tsunade suppressed these feelings.

She turned her head and looked at the rain outside the window.

Rain splashed countless water droplets on the street, and ripples spread outwards in circles.

Tsunade picked up the sake jar and poured it into her mouth again.

pause pause pause...

Soon, the jar of wine was empty.

"The wine is gone."

Tsunade reached out her hand, gesturing for Kiyoshi to bring out another jar of sake, her tone clearly tinged with drunkenness.

However, she felt a small, cool object in her palm.

Tsunade subconsciously turned around to look, only to find a ring in her palm!

The ring's surface was engraved with a black sealing spell, making it appear as if it were wrapped in a dense pattern.

"What's this?"

Tsunade was somewhat puzzled.

"It can keep Tsunade looking young forever, not just on her skin, but also inside her body."

Qingsi smiled slightly.

He cannot achieve immortality or live forever yet.

However, there are many ways to prolong a person's lifespan.

Whether it's the natural energy he currently possesses or the dark chakra, he can do this.

Once Kiyoshi's divine tree cultivates the "Chakra Fruit" and he deciphers its secrets, the realm of immortality may not be a challenge for him at that time.

"This contains the chakra I refined. Wearing it will slow down the rate at which your flesh weakens, and when combined with the 'Yin Seal,' it will have a very good effect."

Tsunade looked down at the ring, her fingers unconsciously tightening, gripping the ring very tightly.

"But doesn't this go against the common sense of the world? Birth, aging, sickness, and death are the laws of nature..."

Kiyoshi gently took her hand holding the ring and said:

"Tsunade-sensei, what we call common sense is just the boundary of our current understanding. The development of medical ninjutsu has repeatedly broken through the common sense of the past, saving countless people who were destined to die. This ring only slows down the decay process. It is in accordance with the power of life, not against it."

He paused and continued:

"I hope you have more time, time to do what you want to do, and time to walk further with me. I don't want to be able to watch your back gradually disappear into the distance one day in the future."

As Kiyoshi spoke, he effortlessly scooped Tsunade up from behind.