The warmth from the fireplace and air conditioning swept away the chill of the snowfall. Tsunade was sitting on the sofa, watching the latest TV program. As soon as she saw Dan return, she immediately stood up and walked over.
"Is it snowing outside? How can that be? Did Torifu do it on purpose?" Tsunade asked, puzzled, seeing the melted snow on Dan's shoulders.
"Big Brother was chatting with me all afternoon; he probably forgot or didn't notice."
Tsunade thought that was possible and didn't dwell on it. She then asked Dan what he had chatted about with Torifu that afternoon, such that Torifu, who hated rainy or snowy weather the most, had even forgotten to clear the clouds.
When the subject came up, Dan immediately excitedly recounted everything to Tsunade. The two sat on the sofa, and Dan meticulously explained everything that had happened from the moment he entered the Kumotsuru Clan to his departure, fearing he might miss something and prevent Tsunade from experiencing the magical afternoon.
As expected, Tsunade's reaction was not far off from Dan's anticipation.
"What did you say! Torifu let you awaken a Kekkei Genkai! Are you kidding me?!"
Tsunade was incredibly shocked, but more than that, she couldn't believe it. Although she knew her husband never lied, she truly couldn't accept it. It wasn't until Dan demonstrated his Scorch Release that Tsunade fully believed him.
"This… this is truly magical. I can't believe it, yet it's happening right before my eyes. You actually obtained a Kekkei Genkai."
Tsunade sat on the sofa, feeling a profound sense of bewilderment with every breath. It was naturally a good thing that her husband obtained a Kekkei Genkai, but wasn't it a bit too simple? Just eating a fruit…
The thought of eating a fruit instantly reminded Tsunade of the Life Fruit. After recalling the astonishing abilities of the Life Fruit, Tsunade suddenly found she could accept it. Even if the Kekkei Genkai's power was strong, it surely wasn't as precious as forty years of extended lifespan. Thinking that even such a miraculous item could be refined, Tsunade was no longer bewildered. After comparing them, she even felt the Kekkei Genkai Fruit seemed somewhat ordinary.
"Regardless, you've gained this ability, and now you'll definitely be safer on missions. We really must thank Torifu."
Dan also nodded in agreement. "I definitely need to work harder in the future to be worthy of this gift."
"Oh, by the way, Big Brother also prepared a gift for you."
Tsunade was both surprised and delighted. "What is it, what is it?!"
Dan opened the box, revealing the herbs inside to Tsunade. They emitted a gray and yellow glow.
"These are chakra herbs Big Brother gave us. The gray one is mine, and the yellow one is yours. We need to consume them over a month."
Seeing such precious herbs, Tsunade was very excited. She remembered seeing Torifu frequently giving various herbs to Nawaki when he was young. Although she coveted them, Torifu was Nawaki's Master, and it was normal for a Master to give gifts to a disciple. Although Tsunade also had a good relationship with Torifu, she was too embarrassed to ask him for them. As a result, even at her age, she had never tasted a chakra herb. Now, she could finally get a taste.
"Enough talk, let's eat!"
As true spouses, their words were in unison. After sharing a smile, they each picked up their respective herbs and put them in their mouths. Tsunade felt a wave of warmth spread through her mouth, and as she chewed, this warmth permeated her entire body. Her Yang Release chakra continuously grew stronger until it doubled its original size before slowly stabilizing. However, the warmth didn't dissipate; it began to spread through every meridian in her body, repairing the old injuries sustained from missions and battles over the years.
Tsunade, her eyes now open, was filled with joy. She knew the herbs would be effective, but she never expected them to be this good! She felt significantly stronger than before, and her body was much more resilient!
Dan also opened his eyes at this moment. After initially absorbing the medicinal effects, he felt his mind clear. Things that he couldn't understand before now seemed incredibly simple. His memory also seemed to have improved greatly. All of this was brought to him by this seemingly inconspicuous gray herb.
"Is this what it feels like to take these herbs? I feel like this shouldn't be used too much, otherwise, you really might become dependent on this feeling."
Using chakra herbs could undoubtedly boost one's strength quickly, and this rapid increase in power could be intoxicating. It was easy for new shinobi to get addicted. However, for a veteran like him, it was hardly an issue. Having been a shinobi for so many years, he had endured various hardships and trials. He wouldn't become obsessed over such a small taste of sweetness. Otherwise, Dan felt he would be too unqualified to be the ANBU captain.
"This feeling is indeed wonderful, but we have that much self-control. Besides, even if you did get addicted, you wouldn't have more herbs, would you?"
Tsunade chuckled, "If you want more herbs, you have to work hard, and Torifu will reward you. So, in the end, it's all the same: work hard!"
Was that how it was? Dan hadn't thought of it that way at first. However, what Tsunade said seemed to make sense. If he got addicted but had no herbs, it would be pointless. He still had to work hard, and the result would be the same. After all, within Konoha Village, apart from the Hokage, no one else possessed such herbs.
"I'll go back to Grandfather's place later and tell him you obtained this Kekkei Genkai."
Dan felt some apprehension. "Is that alright? Should we ask Torifu first?"
"Okay, I'll call Torifu beforehand to ask for permission." Tsunade's main intention was to cheer up Hashirama and Mito. On the other hand, she also wanted to showcase Dan's future potential and tell Hashirama that her judgment was excellent. But mostly, she wanted to share her joy. This was her first time taking chakra herbs! And her strength had greatly improved! How could she not celebrate such a joyous occasion!
Thinking of this, Tsunade was already preparing her speech for the evening. Seeing her so enthusiastic, Dan didn't want to disturb her and just let her be. He himself curled up on the sofa, enjoying this rare holiday. There was only one day left before it ended, and then he would have to work even harder.
Meanwhile, after Dan left the Kumotsuru Clan, Torifu stayed outside for a while longer. It wasn't until the snow grew heavier that he decided to go inside. In just an hour, the snow outside was already five centimeters deep. He estimated that once the snow stopped, Akihara would be running wild again.