Chapitre 27: Chapter 27

"S-Rank secret technique, and it concerns the soul. If anything, Konoha's Book of Seals must have a record of it."

Gensou pondered.

Konoha's Book of Seals contained much more than the initial Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu.

Given the large scroll used for its record, there were bound to be numerous forbidden techniques inside.

Tobirama had contributed a significant portion of it.

And other Konoha ninjas added their share as well.

"Breaking into the Hokage's office and stealing the Book of Seals?"

The thought crossed Gensou's mind but was quickly dismissed.

Despite Konoha's recent losses, its foundation as the top ninja village was still strong.

And he wasn't Naruto.

With his current strength, attempting to steal the Book of Seals would likely result in his capture.

Fortunately, there were other ways.

"The Kato clan, I've heard of them before. Although small and insignificant. Dan should have descendants. Is it... Shizune?"

Gensou thought of the black-haired woman who always accompanied the buxom Tsunade.

If he remembered correctly, Dan should be Shizune's uncle.

Shizune's parents were also Konoha ninjas who, like Dan, died in the war.

Orphaned, Shizune was taken in by Tsunade, who brought her along when leaving Konoha.

"It seems Shizune is the last of the Kato clan."

Otherwise, with Tsunade's aversion to trouble, she wouldn't have taken a young girl along when leaving the village if there were elders remaining in Shizune's family.

Although Shizune was the last, the family's legacy would still be preserved.

Dan's unique S-Rank Spirit Transformation Technique would be recorded by the village and likely inherited by his only surviving relative, Shizune.

As for why Shizune never demonstrated it in the original series, not all ninjas could master every jutsu.

Just like some excel in school, mastering textbooks effortlessly, while others struggle despite their best efforts.

Possessing a supreme technique didn't guarantee mastery. More often, one might get injured or die trying.

Shizune probably had the Spirit Transformation Technique.

Additionally, as Dan's former lover, Tsunade might also have it.

Like a poor boy giving his most precious technique to a princess to bridge their gap.

With double the chances, Gensou decided to approach Tsunade and Shizune, either forcefully or diplomatically.

Finding them wouldn't be hard.

Asking around casinos and loan sharks would soon yield information.

Restless, Gensou didn't waste time. In a flash, he disappeared from the Valley of the End.

The mountain wind howled, and under the moonlight, the two enormous statues continued their silent standoff, as they had for decades.

While Gensou sought Tsunade, others had similar intentions. "Let's go!"

At Konoha's gate, with a backpack and his cherished frog wallet, a spirited Naruto waved his hand, embarking on a journey with the pervy sage Jiraiya to find Tsunade.

He only knew they were seeking someone to heal Sasuke and Bushy Brows, unaware that they were actually searching for the village's next Hokage.

Their meeting would undoubtedly be dramatic.

...

Meanwhile, back at one of Orochimaru's secret bases, the pain from the Shinigami sealing his hands made him desperate for Tsunade's help.

Unable to perform Living Corpse Reincarnation immediately due to his plans for Sasuke, he set out with Kabuto to find the best medic in the ninja world.

"Tsunade-sama's medical skills are unrivaled," acknowledged Kabuto, himself a medical ninja.

"But..."

Adjusting his glasses, Kabuto asked Orochimaru, "How can you be sure Tsunade-sama will heal you?"

As a Konoha traitor who had just killed the Third Hokage, it was unlikely Tsunade would assist him.

Orochimaru's lips curled into a sinister smile, his voice raspy, "Because I'll offer her an irresistible deal. The chance to regain lost family and love, the two most beautiful emotions in the human world—who could refuse?"

"Understood."

Kabuto's eyes gleamed behind his glasses.

Thinking of himself acting as Orochimaru's hands and using the techniques learned from him, Kabuto couldn't help but smile, "Edo Tensei, what an unimaginable and magnificent jutsu!"

"Even the greatest jutsu requires careful handling," Orochimaru thought of the elusive Gensou, his eyes narrowing, "Any news on Gensou?"

Kabuto shook his head, "Nothing yet. But Konoha, the Cloud, and the Mist are all tracking him."

Orochimaru wasn't surprised.

Someone like Gensou, a wily veteran from the Warring States period, wouldn't be easily found once he decided to hide.

"Never mind. Finding Tsunade is our priority now."

Enduring the constant searing pain in his arms, Orochimaru cursed the old man in his heart and ordered, "To Tanzaku Town!"

"Tanzaku Town?"

In a back room of a casino, where outside was bustling with dice games and shouts, inside, it was filled with groans of pain.

Gensou, disguised as an ordinary middle-aged man, skillfully pocketed bundles of cash, looking down at the previously fierce but now terrified loan sharks with no pity, he asked, "You say the legendary big spender is currently in Tanzaku Town?"

"Yes, yes!"

Bruised and battered, the loan shark leader quickly nodded to appease Gensou, "The golden ponytail, green gambling coat, stunning figure, young and beautiful woman you're asking about is definitely the legendary big spender. She regularly borrows from us, still owing fifty million ryō. We know her well! She goes to Tanzaku Town every year around this time, without fail."

"You should know that place has the most and the most luxurious casinos in the entire Land of Fire and the ninja world! She won't leave until she's been there for a month!"

(End of Chapter)

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Chapitre 28: Chapter 28

Time had passed for too long.

Some unimportant information had long been forgotten by Gensou.

He knew that Tsunade would become the Fifth Hokage of Konoha.

Jiraiya would take Naruto to find Tsunade.

But he didn't know exactly when, where, or how long it would take.

The original story only gave a brief account.

In reality, a single scene often spanned many days.

The name "Tanzaku Town" sounded familiar to Gensou, but it didn't leave a deep impression.

When the enthusiastic loan sharks assured him that their VIP client, the legendary big spender, was definitely in Tanzaku Town, Gensou nodded, asked for the exact location, and then left.

The loan sharks were about to breathe a sigh of relief when suddenly, a raging fire erupted from the back room.

"No!!!"

Flames engulfed everything.

The gamblers in the casino, caught up in their games, panicked and fled the burning building. Gensou, emerging from the chaos, glanced back at the smoke-filled casino.

Only dead men tell no tales.

He had learned this at a very young age.

To ensure none of his information leaked, killing a few loan sharks was a routine task for Gensou.

These weren't good people, anyway.

Not every gambler was Tsunade, with medical skills to pay off debts or enough strength to protect herself.

Most gamblers would be completely drained by loan sharks, their lives ruined.

Eliminating these scum and confiscating their ill-gotten gains seemed perfectly reasonable to Gensou.

Even though Edo Tensei bodies didn't need to eat or drink, and couldn't savor food or wine, planning for the future was still essential.

Money would always be needed.

Especially now that he was a lone wolf.

"Time to head to Tanzaku Town."

After confirming the location with a few more locals, Gensou donned a black cloak and set off quickly.

"Seven! Seven! Seven! Tsunade-sama! We won!!!"

In Tanzaku Town, amidst Shizune's joyful screams, the sound of coins pouring out of the slot machine continued.

"Again?"

Unlike Shizune's excitement, Tsunade frowned.

She knew what this meant.

The last time this happened, it was because of the old man's death.

She had chosen to ignore it then, burying herself in her own life.

She thought it was all in the past.

But now new troubles had come again.

Feeling uneasy, Tsunade stood up abruptly.

"Shizune, let's go!"

"Huh? Now? Tsunade-sama, we still have fifty million ryō in debt to repay."

Reluctant to leave, Shizune wanted to capitalize on their winning streak.

But seeing Tsunade walking away without a backward glance, she quickly gathered their winnings and followed.

However, despite their haste, someone else was faster.

Boom!

The walls of an ancient castle in Tanzaku Town suddenly collapsed.

Tsunade and Shizune turned to see a giant snake crashing through, its cold, emotionless eyes fixed on them.

Tsunade stopped, her bright brown eyes ignoring the snake and focusing on the two figures standing atop its head, especially one familiar man.

Swoosh! Swoosh!

The two figures leaped from the snake, landing in the alley, facing Tsunade and Shizune.

Sensing the tension, Shizune and even the pig, Tonton, instinctively prepared for battle.

Noticing Shizune's movement, Kabuto adjusted his glasses, remaining vigilant.

It was Orochimaru's weakest moment, and he had to be cautious.

Only Tsunade and Orochimaru, the main parties involved, did nothing, silently staring at each other for a long time.

Finally, Tsunade broke the silence with a cold tone:

"Long time no see, Orochimaru."

Orochimaru smiled, "I finally found you, Tsunade."

Tsunade snorted, "What do you want now? You can't be here for a reunion. Or maybe you want to die, and need my help?"

Orochimaru shook his head, "I actually need your help."

Tsunade scrutinized Orochimaru.

"Your heartbeat is erratic, you look feverish, constantly exhausted, and those hands..."

As a medical expert, Tsunade quickly noticed Orochimaru's condition.

"You've probably figured it out," Orochimaru said, glancing at his bandaged hands, "I need you to heal my arms."

Tsunade crossed her arms and refused without hesitation, "Find someone else. I'm not treating anyone anymore."

Since developing hemophobia, Shizune had handled most treatments. Tsunade had rarely used her own hands.

Especially now, with Orochimaru as the patient.

Tsunade had left Konoha but didn't mean she had no feelings for it.

Kabuto stepped forward, "That won't do. You should know how severe these injuries are. No one can heal Orochimaru-sama's arms except the renowned medical expert, one of the Legendary Sannin, Tsunade-sama."

Tsunade glanced at Kabuto and suddenly asked, "Orochimaru, your hands aren't just injured. There's a special curse mark on them. What did you do?"

"Nothing much," Orochimaru calmly replied, "I got this while killing the Third Hokage."

Instantly!

Shizune was shocked.

Tsunade's brows furrowed, fists clenched, "You bastard! You really..."

Before she could finish, Orochimaru's sneer interrupted.

"No need for such a scary face."

Orochimaru was indifferent.

"All things die eventually. People too."

"You should know this well. After all, your most beloved ones died in your arms, and you were powerless."

"Such tragic deaths!"

Swoosh!

Hearing Orochimaru mock Tsunade's scars, Shizune couldn't hold back and attacked.

Kabuto stepped in to block.

After a few exchanges, Tsunade called them off.

Surprisingly, instead of anger, she wore a smile, seemingly seeing through everything:

"Orochimaru, you've always been this annoying."

Orochimaru tensed, becoming wary.

Knowing Tsunade's personality well, he knew she was up to something.

Sure enough.

One moment Tsunade was smiling, saying, "You should know my temperament. Don't mess with me."

The next, she exploded.

Boom!

She punched behind her, shattering the thick wall. Looking up, her cold, murderous intent replaced her smile, and she spoke word by word to Orochimaru:

"Be careful, I might kill you right now, Orochimaru!"

(End of Chapter)

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