Chapter 173:
Five minutes later.
Tsunade looked at the leaf-shaped chakra in her palm. After carefully analyzing the ninjutsu Naruto had taught her, she immediately praised: "This technique is really incredible."
"The person who invented it must be a genius."
"It uses the characteristics of summoning technique to bind people together on an equal level. No matter the distance, they can support each other instantly when in danger."
"What's terrifying is how little chakra this technique consumes…"
"If this technique appeared on the battlefield, whichever side possessed it would have god-like assistance."
Naruto had never experienced war, so he didn't fully understand. He asked curiously: "Really?"
Tsunade nodded very seriously. As a battle-hardened shinobi, she had fought in countless large and small battles—easily hundreds, if not a thousand.
She knew exactly what was most important in combat, and even more so in war.
Once this technique was fully developed…
It would have countless applications.
Transporting supplies, instant reinforcements, rapid evacuation of the wounded, ignoring battlefield distance—even shinobi fighting during the day could return home to eat dinner with their families at night.
If war were fought like this, Tsunade had reason to believe Konoha could take on four enemies at once.
If this technique had appeared a few decades earlier, Dan's fate might have been…
Tsunade's thoughts jumped rapidly, and soon she arrived at unpleasant memories.
For so many years, she had lived in a daze, like a drunkard in a dream… or someone pretending to sleep…
"If this technique appeared in the ninja world, it would definitely be used on a massive scale."
"This is the first time I've seen it. Did you invent this technique?"
Through Jiraiya, Tsunade had learned that Naruto's combat power was probably extraordinary. Now she vaguely felt that Naruto might be a genius who surpassed even Minato.
Otherwise…
While Jiraiya hadn't made a move yet—should she take Naruto as her student?
Never mind, never mind~
Tsunade currently had no interest in that, and when it came to teaching disciples, Jiraiya and Sarutobi Hiruzen had far more experience.
Naruto scratched his head, unsure how to answer.
If he said no, he was afraid Tsunade would get suspicious. If he said yes, he felt like he was taking credit for someone else's work.
So Naruto vaguely mumbled: "Ah? Ah~ This technique~ Mm… haha~~"
Tsunade: "???"
Although she didn't quite catch what Naruto said, it didn't stop her from thinking he was a genius.
Tsunade asked Naruto: "Can I teach this technique to others?"
If Naruto didn't mind, Tsunade decided to bind it with Shizune.
Shizune was essentially the only family Tsunade had left. On the surface she acted indifferent and often yelled at her, but in reality Tsunade had sworn to protect Shizune.
Naruto shrugged indifferently: "No problem. Teach it to whoever you want. Best to say you created it yourself."
That way… I'll avoid a lot of trouble.
Thinking this, Naruto saw Tsunade walk over excitedly and pull him into a crushing hug, rubbing his head vigorously.
Tsunade laughed heartily: "Hahaha! As expected of his descendant—so sensible!"
"Mm~ Then thank you."
Happiness came too suddenly. Naruto wasn't prepared. By the time he wanted to breathe, he realized there was no air left.
"Mmph!!!"
Though shocked by how well Tsunade maintained her body, Naruto needed oxygen.
He hurriedly pushed Tsunade away and gasped for air: "I'm suffocating!"
Tsunade laughed carelessly, saw Shizune come out, and immediately left with her.
Naruto caught his breath. Turning around, he saw Sakyo standing at the door with a dark face, glaring viciously at Tsunade's retreating back.
"Calm down."
Knowing Sakyo's personality well, Naruto spoke to her.
Sakyo sighed very helplessly and muttered softly: "What else can I do?"
Naruto didn't hear clearly and hurriedly walked over: "Little Sakyo, what did you say?"
Sakyo was still very unhappy. In her eyes, Tsunade was humiliating Naruto.
Tsunade using those disgusting giant things to cause Naruto pain made Sakyo furious.
Sakyo: "Hmph~"
"I'll remember this debt against the milk cow first!"
Naruto: "…"
…
Although Tsunade and Jiraiya had already returned to Konoha, Naruto and the others' journey wasn't over.
With a relaxed sightseeing mindset, the three leisurely visited many places.
During the first week, Little Black often complained to Naruto that her period was too uncomfortable.
Naruto had no way to help—after all, he couldn't share the burden.
So he could only focus on diet and routine, specially preparing meals for her and Sakyo.
A week later, Sakyo and Little Black's periods finally ended.
The three wandered half the Land of Fire before heading back. On the way, Naruto unexpectedly spotted a hot spring.
"Naruto, you're not thinking…"
Sakyo instinctively asked Naruto. Before she could finish, she saw the eager look in his eyes…
Naruto leaned close to Sakyo's ear and whispered: "Don't worry, they have private hot springs. I'll sneak over to find you later~ hehe~"
Sakyo's eyes darted around, her face showing slight changes.
Meanwhile, Little Black watched Naruto and Sakyo with an unreadable expression from the side.
These past few days, during her period, Little Black had found excuses to receive Naruto's care.
These could be said to be Little Black's happiest days.
If Naruto could always keep caring for her like this, Little Black would even be willing to keep her period forever~
Now that her period was over, Little Black had no more excuses to seek Naruto's comfort.
And Naruto's full attention had returned to Sakyo.
This made Little Black feel very lost. Seeing Naruto and Sakyo whispering sweet nothings again, her heart began to feel uncomfortable once more.
Little Black took a deep breath, trying hard to adjust her emotions.
She knew Naruto would definitely take Sakyo to the hot springs.
At the same time, Little Black realized she couldn't keep hiding her feelings for Naruto forever.
At the very least, she wanted Naruto to feel that she—Uchiha Little Black—had the same heart that loved him as Uchiha Sakyo did… and the exact same body…
She decided!
Little Black steeled her heart and made up her mind.
If Naruto really took both of them to the hot springs later, Little Black would find an opportunity to go to Naruto's side and express her feelings.
Under Little Black's gaze, Sakyo's expression indeed became stranger and stranger.
Finally, Naruto happily took Sakyo's little hand and walked toward the hot spring.
Before leaving, he only instructed Little Black: "Little Black, come on, let's go soak in the hot springs~"
Little Black followed behind the two, looking at Naruto and Sakyo with resentment. She felt like they were bullying her.
For some reason, Little Black just had this feeling…
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