“Are you ready, you two?”
Kawakaze stood at the camp’s entrance, his face serious as he addressed Nawaki and Minato.
“Yes, we’re ready,” they answered in unison, each with a Han sword strapped to their waist.
To them, Kawakaze’s back seemed imposing—he was alread...
2024-12-24 01:18:07 +0000 UTC View PostKawakaze and Sakumo entered the Land of Rain cautiously, their expressions tense. The moment they arrived at the hidden camp, they were intercepted by ninjas wearing Konoha forehead protectors, each holding kunai at the ready.
The guards were well within Kawakaze's sensory range.
“W...
2024-12-24 01:17:32 +0000 UTC View PostTsunade arrived at the hospital and went straight to the underground research lab, alone. She retrieved the data and Hashirama's Cells from a storage scroll, meticulously sorting the documents into categories and returning the cells to the freezer. With no one she could fully trust to assist her,...
2024-12-24 01:16:44 +0000 UTC View PostThe familiar Warfare Operations Conference Room remained unchanged, the place where Kawakaze had first met Tsunade. This time, Kawakaze stood beside her, the two aligned in quiet anticipation. Nearby, Orochimaru and Sakumo observed, their expressions unreadable. More Jōnin were still on their wa...
2024-12-24 01:15:40 +0000 UTC View Post"Come in."
The Third Hokage’s voice came from inside the door.
Tsunade stepped into the office, noting that her teacher was the only one present. It was a relief—this would make the conversation easier.
“Sensei.”
“Yes? What is it?”
The Third Hokage remove...
2024-12-24 01:14:48 +0000 UTC View Post“Duy, what kind of technique is this?” Sakumo asked, unable to hide his curiosity.
“I call it the Eight Inner Gates,” Duy replied honestly. “But for now, I can only open the Sixth Gate.”
“This technique... it can open the Eight Inner Gates and surpass Kage-level strength...
2024-12-24 01:13:51 +0000 UTC View Post"What are you laughing at? It's so ugly."
As soon as Sakumo entered the door, he heard harsh laughter and, without hesitation, began to mock him.
"Might Duy is here to see you."
"Kawakaze, I’m a Chūnin now."
Might Duy sincerely expressed his gratitude to Kawakaze ...
2024-12-24 01:12:48 +0000 UTC View PostKawakaze brought Nayuki to the hospital, where the staff greeted him warmly as a well-known benefactor. Along the way, many people called out to him, and he nodded and smiled in return, maintaining his usual composure.
They eventually arrived outside the room where Tsunade was giving a lect...
2024-12-24 01:12:11 +0000 UTC View Post“These are things beyond our control. We can only do our best to protect the people important to us.”
Kawakaze wanted to offer some words of comfort, but in the face of war, the power of the individual was insignificant. At present, he didn’t have the ability to change the course of t...
2024-12-24 01:08:04 +0000 UTC View PostAfter parting ways with Might Duy, Kawakaze and his group continued toward Orochimaru's residence.
“Is there anything special about this person?”
Tsunade’s curiosity was piqued. She couldn’t understand why Kawakaze had offered a Genin his assistance.
“I feel that there...
2024-12-24 01:06:27 +0000 UTC View Post"Then I have another candidate, but I'm not sure if he's in the village."
"Nawaki, come here."
Tsunade was lost in thought, and her sudden shout startled the two boys fishing nearby.
Thinking they were caught red-handed, Nawaki quickly handed Minato his wooden sword and ran over...
2024-12-24 01:05:39 +0000 UTC View PostBack in the cave, the two were once again faced with Lady Katsuyu, already feeling homesick.
“Lady Katsuyu, how are we going to get back?” Kawakaze suddenly voiced a troubling thought. It seemed no one in Konoha was using the Summoning Slug anymore, which meant the Reverse Summoning Tec...
2024-12-24 01:04:55 +0000 UTC View PostWhen Kawakaze opened his eyes, he saw Tsunade's fair face close to his. She was sound asleep.
"She used too much chakra healing your wounds, so don’t wake her," Lady Katsuyu advised.
Kawakaze noticed a few Katsuyu slugs still clinging to his face, their cold, slimy touch lingering. His...
2024-12-24 01:04:02 +0000 UTC View PostTsunade spoke only after noticing Kawakaze’s unconcerned expression.
“It sounds simple, doesn’t it?” she said. “But I haven’t even told you about the dangers involved.”
This wasn’t the first time Tsunade had heard Katsuyu speak about Senjutsu. Katsuyu seemed pleased by he...
2024-12-24 01:02:57 +0000 UTC View Post“Kushina, I like you!” Minato shouted, his voice echoing through the courtyard and even catching the attention of the Hatake Clan samurai hidden in the shadows.
Then, as if awaiting his judgment, he closed his eyes tightly, bracing himself for whatever response might come.
“I li...
2024-12-24 01:01:49 +0000 UTC View PostAs the days passed, the oppressive tension of impending war grew heavier. Rumors swirled that more and more ninjas were being sent to the Land of Rain, ostensibly to seek Hanzō of the Salamander’s assistance. Kawakaze shook his head at the absurdity of it all.
The Third Hokage was beginn...
2024-12-24 01:00:36 +0000 UTC View PostWith the Uchiha's departure, the construction of the hospital was inevitable. Kawakaze led the evacuation efforts.
The construction workers, initially paralyzed with fear, quickly resumed their tasks. Using Earth Release techniques and their immense physical strength, they can complete the ...
2024-12-24 00:58:57 +0000 UTC View PostAt this moment, Danzo no longer cared about the lives of his subordinates. The overwhelming killing intent emanating from Kawakaze was focused entirely on him.
Abandoning any attempt to defend himself, Danzo threw down a smoke bomb and fled without hesitation.
When the smoke cleared, ...
2024-12-24 00:58:18 +0000 UTC View PostThe next morning, Tsunade woke up at home, feeling a bit sheepish. She had stayed up late talking with Kawakaze the previous night, saying whatever came to mind without much thought. The memory made her cringe slightly. If it weren’t for his frail condition, she might have been tempted to leave...
2024-12-24 00:57:05 +0000 UTC View PostKawakaze’s hand casually brushed the underside of the table, a subtle gesture that didn’t go unnoticed.
“I heard that you and Danzo are working together,” he said nonchalantly.
The room instantly grew tense, as if the temperature had dropped.
“What do you mean?” The ...
2024-12-24 00:54:32 +0000 UTC View PostNo one appeared until the construction crew left at noon. Kawakaze and his entourage evacuated immediately afterward, returning to their original positions after a quick meal.
“What is this Uchiha up to?”
Tsunade mulled over the script Uchiha seemed to be directing, but no answer cam...
Suddenly, someone appeared beside her. Tsunade instinctively lashed out with a punch.
“It’s me,” Kawakaze quickly said, stepping back to another branch to avoid the blow.
“Ah, sorry. I reacted without thinking,” Tsunade said, lowering her fist, her expression uneasy.
...
2024-12-24 00:52:39 +0000 UTC View PostWith different thoughts in their hearts, the two cans of Baijiu were soon emptied. Nayuki drank less and was still able to move around on her own. Kawakaze and Tsunade were both carried back to their rooms by servants, each to a separate room.
Sakumo leaned heavily on Nayuki, and the two st...
2024-12-24 00:51:46 +0000 UTC View PostKawakaze and his group—four people and one dog—remained concealed in the trees, observing the construction site until the team completed their work for the day. Despite their vigilance, they didn’t spot a single suspicious figure.
“It seems they’re not going to make a move today,...
2024-12-24 00:50:07 +0000 UTC View PostBefore Tsunade could settle into her seat, Nayuki had already poured her a cup of tea.
“Thank you,” Tsunade said as she sat down, took the cup, and sipped gracefully.
“Big Brother, aren’t you going to pour me one too?” Kawakaze chimed in as he arrived late, taking his seat w...
2024-12-24 00:49:26 +0000 UTC View PostAfter finalizing the arrangements, Tsunade left the construction company and made her way toward the Hatake Clan. The closer she got, the clearer her memories of last night’s fleeting beauty became. When she reached the spot where she had parted ways with Kawakaze the previous evening, Tsunade ...
2024-12-24 00:48:47 +0000 UTC View PostSakumo and Nayuki treated the unfolding events as if they were listening to some juicy gossip, their expressions distant yet intrigued, their ears sharply attuned to every word.
“And what is this one called?” Katsuyu inquired, her gaze steady as she examined Kawakaze. An odd energy radi...
2024-12-24 00:47:57 +0000 UTC View PostTsunade stepped out of the small casino, her face dark with frustration as night had fully set in.
“Damn it, the goddess of luck refuses to smile on me again,” she muttered under her breath. Usually, her losses amounted to a few million, a mere trifle given her resources. But tonight, i...
2024-12-24 00:46:17 +0000 UTC View PostThe farce was over, but Sakumo still hadn't called Kawakaze "Big Brother."
Kawakaze smirked as he approached Sakumo, clearly enjoying his role as the elder in front of Nawaki.
"Big Brother, I'll teach you."
"There's no need to do that. You're my Big Brother."
Sakumo ...
2024-12-24 00:33:41 +0000 UTC View Post“I’ve heard that the Konoha Military Police Force has been carrying out some secret operations recently,” Danzo said with a sly smile. “Building a hospital in this area might not be the wisest decision.”
The Uchiha Clan Head caught the insinuation immediately.
“Indeed, Lor...
2024-12-24 00:33:00 +0000 UTC View Post