[Offspring +1, comprehensive potential evaluation is 176, you gain Chakra +14, Wood Release: Advent of a World of Flowering Trees.]
A potential of 176! Previously, the highest was Uzumaki Yoko's child, and it was only 170.
'Is this the potential of a Kage-level powerhouse?' Natsuo's face was solemn.
In fact, if it weren't for Uzumaki Yoko's bloodline, it is estimated that he could not compare with Ringo Ameyuri. After all, there is a fundamental difference in strength between the two sides.
"It's not in vain that I worked so hard to personally educate you and accompany you to see the doctor..." Ameyuri felt like hitting someone after hearing this.
Educate me personally? Thank you so much! And it's even more excessive to say that we went to see the doctor. We were just playing a joke on them until they gave in, you didn't suffer any loss.
But what did you do when you came back? You used the excuse of having me be close to you because I was about to give birth… I don't need to say what you do every day, right? You make me hear your voice from the next room every day while I sleep. You should act like a person!
Ameyuri gave Natsuo a fierce glare, then couldn't help but look at the child she had just given birth to. That fierce gaze slowly melted away.
Natsuo noticed this and smiled slightly - in fact, many of the wives in his family had a change in their eyes when they gave birth.
Especially the female spies in the family, no matter what their purpose was, they gradually revealed their true nature after giving birth.
Having a child really brings about a big change in women.
The most typical example is Uzuki Yūgao.
As the first spy to marry into the Uchiha clan, she had been in contact with Natsuo for a long time and knew just as much as Sasuke. But she kept all these things to herself and didn't say a word to the Third Hokage.
According to Natsuo's knowledge, there had been constant undercover battles due to the turbulent situation in the Shinobi World recently, and the Third Hokage was short-handed. Therefore, he decided to transfer Uzuki Yūgao out to carry out normal missions.
After all, several years had passed, and Uzuki Yūgao had been undercover for so long, giving birth to three children, but not a single piece of information had been transmitted back.
The Third Hokage felt quite regretful.
However, after the order was secretly transmitted, Uzuki Yūgao only replied indifferently. "I'm sorry, Third Hokage, but I have just given birth to a child and the current situation is not suitable for me to continue serving the village as a shinobi."
This was not just a matter of physical discomfort. Her child had been born for a while now, her body had recovered, and her combat power remained the same.
In fact, because she married into the Uchiha clan and gained several ninjutsu, her strength might even be stronger than before.
But the real focus of this sentence is 'not suitable to continue serving the village as a shinobi'
Although Yūgao didn't say it explicitly, she chose the Uchiha clan over the village.
In the end, the Third Hokage sighed helplessly and revoked the order.
Spies? Uchiha is never afraid of spies!
Even the Third Hokage, who was the instigator, had to tie up loose ends and clean up everything to truly make Yūgao a Konoha shinobi and marry into the Uchiha clan.
From the beginning the Uchiha clan had stated that they did not care if the kunoichi married into the clan just to receive the reward of the mission.
Anyway, it's just a transaction. They provide money and effort, and you provide your body to have children.
Under this tolerant attitude, several kunoichi even voluntarily confessed to Natsuo that they were spies from other countries. And Natsuo just communicated with Konoha a few times, made a report, and treated her as usual. This shows her sincerity!
If this matter were to be exposed, Uchiha's attitude towards Yūgao would not change. But the title of 'planting a spy undercover in one's own village and clan' would trap the Third Hokage.
There have been disagreements within Konoha, which have slowly eased due to external pressure.
If this kind of scandal were to break out, could Konoha still unite?
After Ameyuri's child was born, several Jōnin and Chūnin wives also gave birth one after another. But none of them could compare to Ameyuri's existence.
At the same time, Uzumaki Yoko and Kazahana Koyuki have regained their health and are pregnant again, along with several other wives.
Natsuo has high expectations for the children that will be born to these wives, especially Uzumaki Yoko's son. Not only because Yoko has the most powerful bloodline among Natsuo's wives, but also because this group of women became pregnant after he awakened the Sage Body.
Of course, it's not just these two, Anko and the three Snake Princesses are also the same.
Although the Sage Body physique may not be inherited by the next generation, it can enhance their potential, right?
'There are still ten months left and I hope to get even stronger.' Natsuo silently anticipates in his heart.
Another month passed...
With the help of information about senjutsu obtained from Ryūchi Cave. The Curse Mark: Caged Bird on Neji's forehead was finally deciphered.
"It really disappeared..." Neji stood in front of the mirror, dumbfounded, looking at his smooth forehead.
He repeatedly touched his forehead as if to confirm it over and over again.
Compared to his mature temperament in the past, he now truly looks like someone his age.
"Yeah, it's gone." Natsuo smiled and said: "I've also told you the method, but currently, besides me, it seems that only the Hokage can break the Caged Bird seal."
Breaking the curse seal is also a technical skill, much more difficult than sealing techniques, requiring extremely strong Chakra control to complete the task.
Natural energy is not something docile at all. The difficulty of the Caged Bird seal can be seen from how it has locked the Hyūga branch house for countless years. It is truly a powerful ninjutsu.
Natsuo even suspected that even if he handed over the method of breaking the seal to the Third Hokage, he might not be able to unlock it.
"Thank you, Natsuo-sama!" Neji took a deep breath, deeply bowed, and said: "The Hyūga clan will not forget your contribution. We will definitely keep our promise!"
"Wait until you can represent the Hyūga clan before saying such things." Natsuo smiled. "With your current strength, it's a bit difficult to represent the Hyūga clan."
Neji's current level is probably equivalent to that of an elite Chūnin. Considering his upcoming graduation, he is indeed outstanding. But that is only when compared to younger children. Compared to the Hyūga clan, this level of power is like an ant trying to move a tree.
"I still need Natsuo-sama's support." Neji lowered his head slightly, as he had long been mentally prepared for this.
"Yeah, another thing has come up. Maybe you can give it a try." Natsuo looked towards Yakushi Kabuto.
Yakushi Kabuto smiled and took out a bottle of medicine, saying: "This is the result of my and Natsuo-sama's research. It uses natural energy as its core, condenses the curse seal, and slowly cleanses the body with natural energy, achieving the effect of enhancing mental power..."
"Neji, this medicine combines a large amount of technology and is developed based on your caged bird." Yakushi Kabuto said, sighing heavily.
Indeed, this was the initial collaboration between Yakushi Kabuto and Natsuo. A method to enhance the power of Natsuo's wives.
Initially, they targeted Orochimaru's cursed seal, but then Natsuo discovered that this cursed seal only allowed one to use their strength without restrictions, without enhancing one's inherent strength or potential.
So, they turned their attention to developing a plan to permanently enhance the human body...
They encountered one obstacle after another until they came across Neji's Caged Bird, where the medical team found their inspiration.
The Curse Mark: Caged Bird can store natural energy in the body for a long time, releasing energy while sealing the Byakugan, and continuously absorbing natural energy to maintain balance.
What if they modified the structure of the Caged Bird to release natural energy at an extremely low dosage? Wouldn't that be equivalent to subtly purifying one's body with natural energy?
They decisively began their research and, with the arrival of the Ryūchi Cave technique, finally achieved results.
"In theory, we can enhance your power by twice, increase your resilience by twice, and give you a certain ability to resist harsh external environments... Of course, in reality, we have only conducted animal experiments and have not experimented on humans yet. Do you want to give it a try?" Yakushi Kabuto smiled and said: "This kind of direct enhancement of the body should be most suitable for your Hyūga clan's fighting style, right?"
The Hyūga clan's fighting style is Gentle Fist. It's a physical technique. Physical abilities directly affect combat power.
Of course, the main reason he recommends it is because Neji is an excellent experimental subject. The Caged Bird has been in his body for a long time, which has also made his body more receptive to natural energy.
He is the most suitable as an experimental subject.
And Neji did not refuse. Now that the Caged Bird has been liberated, he is a free man.
But Neji knows that once he leaves this room, he will need to put on the mask again, cover his forehead with a forehead protector, and be cautious and obedient to the main family at all times...
Even though he is already free, he is still restricted!
This feeling is even more uncomfortable than not being free.
Just thinking about it makes him feel uncomfortable all over, wishing to announce the fact of his freedom to the entire Shinobi World in the next second.
Yakushi Kabuto certainly sees Neji as an experimental subject, but since he dared to bring it out, it is obvious that the success rate of this potion is extremely high.
So, Neji directly accepted his 'kindness'.
"Well, let's start training then." Natsuo smiled and said: "I didn't pay much attention to you before because I wasn't sure if the Caged Bird could be released."
"But now I can invest more in you."
This was also the agreement they had made.
So, originally disguised as 'Sasuke's friend', Neji, who would come to the Uchiha residence almost every day after school, now practically lives with the Uchiha.
Externally, he claims that as a student at the ninja school, he coincidentally met Natsuo and thought that the Jōnin was very strong, so he wanted to learn ninjutsu from him.
Although Hyūga Hiashi thinks that his nephew has poor judgment of people and chose the worst Jōnin.
But he didn't say anything. Even if Natsuo is the weakest Jōnin, he is still much stronger than the teachers at the ninja school.
Following Natsuo is better than going to school, right?
Originally, Natsuo was only teaching Sasuke, but now he has another Neji.
Sasuke was a bit unhappy about this, but he quickly accepted it - because he found that he had great results when sparring with Neji!
Perhaps it's the Uchiha's innate will to never accept defeat that makes Sasuke dislike failure, so he naturally values Neji, who has defeated him, and sees him as his rival.
So...
'Maybe I should consider taking Neji to the club next time.' Sasuke thought to himself. 'Naruto has already become too predictable and can't have much of an effect on me.'
'But this Neji might be able to!'
Yes, this is using his competitive spirit against him.
After all, Natsuo once told him that the difference between a strong and weak person lies in their way of thinking.
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Today, Kurenai was out shopping with her best friend, Anko.
"Looks like we have to buy clothes for the child again. Why do kids grow up so fast?" Anko complained with a sad face. "Every day, I'm buying clothes for him. What about my nice clothes?"
Kurenai glanced at Anko and said: "You're pregnant, what do you want to wear?"
Without hesitation, Anko replied: "Of course, crop tops, fishnet stockings, black stockings, white stockings, pleated skirts, and camisoles..."
"Hold on! Are these things you can wear now?" Kurenai was confused. "And why does it sound like the things Natsuo likes to see..."
"Of course, Natsuo likes them!" Anko confidently said. "If we can't catch a man's attention, what's the point of wearing clothes? We might as well not wear anything!"
Kurenai (→_→): "But if I remember correctly, you're pregnant... Can you still wear these? Maternity clothes would be more suitable."
"Maternity clothes don't show off your figure." Anko pouted.
"You still need to have a figure to show off." Kurenai couldn't help but say. "Look at your belly before you speak."
Anko was already pregnant, and her belly had grown big.
Although she was not at her peak yet, she was obviously not suitable for wearing such clothes.
"Tch." Anko pouted and tugged at her belly, dissatisfied. "Can only look, can't buy. It's really troublesome!"
"It's so uncomfortable to see cute little dresses but not be able to wear them... Kurenai, how about we just go home directly? Let's not buy clothes for the child either, so I don't have to feel uncomfortable looking at all those clothes I can only look at but not wear."
Kurenai helplessly covered her forehead. "No, you go back if you want. But I made a promise to your baby that I would buy her new clothes."
"Kurenai! You're so good to his?" Anko was shocked. "We've known each other for so many years, and you've never bought me a new piece of clothing. Why are you buying his clothes and not me?!"
"No, I'm jealous. Kurenai, if you don't buy me a piece of clothing too, then... then... then I'll lie on the ground and won't get up!"
Speaking, she was about to lie down on the ground.
Kurenai: "..."
She's already a mother, why is she still so unreliable?
The Uchiha clan doesn't have to worry about food and clothing, and there are specialized nannies to help take care of the children.
But as a mother, it is natural to prepare clothes and food for the children and give them extra care.
However, Anko is an exception. She has a big heart and has entrusted her own child to Kurenai. Instead of focusing on raising her child, she is now jealous of the other children.
"Anko, you're almost like a second mother to the child, can't you be more mature?" Kurenai said helplessly: "Do you know what your child calls me? He calls me mom Kurenai."
"But what does he call you? He calls you sister!"
"Anko, what does that mean? Do you understand?"
After a moment of contemplation, Anko happily said: "That means I look younger than you."
Kurenai silently stared at Anko's head.
She thought about what angle she should start from to hit Anko as much as possible without harming the child in her belly...
"Alright, alright, don't be like this!" Anko pouted and said: "I came here to buy clothes for the child... If you don't want to give me clothes, can't I give you some?"
Anko does care about her own child. She also prepares clothes and toys for her own child like any other child.
It's just that she herself is like a child who hasn't grown up...
Kurenai felt a wave of powerlessness. She not only had to take care of her own two children, but also Anko's child and Anko herself.
And now, Anko is about to give birth to her second child, and her workload is obviously going to increase again.
But at this moment...
"Kurenai? Anko? Long time no sees." a familiar voice came, and Kurenai frowned.
"Asuma... it has indeed been a long time." Kurenai said.
The person who came was none other than Asuma. He had a cigarette in his mouth, and his smile, which couldn't be hidden by his bushy beard, was revealed as he walked over.
"Hong, what have you been busy with lately? It feels like I haven't seen you in a long time..."
"Stop!" Kurenai couldn't help but interrupt. "Put out your cigarette first!"
"Huh?" Asuma was taken aback. "Sure, what's wrong?"
"Are you blind?" Kurenai took a deep breath. "Anko's belly is already showing, and you're smoking right next to her?"
"Can't you show a little care for women?"
She gave Asuma an angry look.
'Smoking has a huge impact on women. Didn't you see Anko take several steps back after seeing you?'
"Um... sorry, Kurenai, I really didn't notice this..." Asuma felt a bit embarrassed.
Normally, with his abilities, he shouldn't have missed this issue. But it had indeed been a long time since he last saw Kurenai, and in his excitement, he overlooked this problem.
"Don't apologize to me, apologize to Anko." Kurenai sighed deeply. "Where has your decency gone?"
Natsuo has never been like Asuma. Not to mention smoking around pregnant women, he even ensures that every wife of his is happy when pregnant. No matter what the wife does, he never shows any anger towards her. In Natsuo's words, this is called ensuring the physical and mental health of pregnant women in order to give birth to healthy babies. Men should be generous and accommodating in such situations. Look at Natsuo, and then look at Asuma...
'Truly... a world of difference!' thought Kurenai to herself.
Asuma frowned, feeling somewhat unwilling. But it was indeed his fault, so he apologized to Anko.
It was originally a small matter, so Anko naturally forgave him.
However, she still kept her distance. Asuma smelled of smoke, which is not good for the baby, so it's better to stay away.
Although she was somewhat dissatisfied with Asuma, they were still friends after all.
"What have you been up to lately?" Kurenai sighed in relief and asked.
Asuma made an effort to change the subject and smiled, saying: "I recently went to the border of Iwagakure and had a fight with the Iwagakure Shinobi... Those guys were no match at all. Once I broke into their ranks, it was a complete massacre."
He boasted loudly, trying to enhance his own image. If one didn't know his level, his boasting about the massacre would be comparable to the Fourth Hokage.
Kurenai cautioned: "Asuma, you've said too much... It's better to keep the mission information confidential."
Although Asuma's words were mostly self-praise, the remaining information could still be discerned by others. In order to maintain confidentiality, Konoha also has corresponding confidentiality rules.
"No problem!" Asuma waved his hand carelessly. "Anyway, the conflict on my side has already come to an end, so there won't be any leaks."
However, Kurenai glanced at Asuma with deeper suspicion.
Does the end of the conflict mean there can be no leaks? The confidentiality rules for shinobis require that secrets be kept until death.
If he was alone with her, it would be fine, since some secrets might be known to other shinobi of a certain level. But now they were in a commercial street!
"Hey."
Kurenai frowned, showing some dissatisfaction with Asuma.
Asuma had violated the rules more than once or twice, but obviously no one would specifically blame a child of the Hokage for that.
Asuma continued to boast for a while, and then asked, "By the way, what have you been busy with, Kurenai?"
"I've been teaching the Uchiha clan genjutsu." Kurenai brought up her initial excuse.
"Still teaching?" Asuma frowned. "It's been over two years, and you haven't finished yet?"
"Well, now I have more work with the children's genjutsu enlightenment." Kurenai nodded.
"No, isn't that inappropriate?" Asuma furrowed his brow. "That's Natsuo! He's a pervert! It's said that he changes wives every day..."
Kurenai was somewhat dissatisfied and said: "Those are all rumors. Don't talk nonsense."
With Natsuo having so many wives and considering the fertility rate, how could he change partners every day? It's just a rumor!
"No, Kurenai, you don't understand!" Asuma shook his head, with a disdainful expression, and said: "That guy has a bad reputation. With so many beautiful women around him, he must have used some shady means..."
"Asuma, don't judge a person's character based on rumors alone!" Kurenai said somewhat displeased. "How many times have you actually seen Natsuo? I've known him for so long and I haven't seen him use any means!"
"Is that so?" Asuma breathed a sigh of relief. "That's really good then..."
"But that person's reputation is not good, and it's not suitable for you to continue staying with the Uchiha clan... You've been teaching for long enough, it's better to withdraw."
Withdraw? If it was before, Kurenai had indeed prepared herself to withdraw. She even planned to bring her child with her in the form of 'adopting an orphan'.
But now...
Kurenai seemed to have gradually become accustomed to life within the Uchiha clan.
Eating delicious food from the Uchiha, sleeping in warm rooms, listening to Natsuo's gentle and soft words of love, watching the children grow up little by little.
'Should I really withdraw?' Kurenai suddenly felt conflicted.
She had gotten a little used to life within the Uchiha clan and her body instinctively didn't want to leave its comfort zone.
Asuma continued saying: "Kurenai, let me arrange for you to join my team. I feel that the relationship with my previous teammate is not very good, so I will expel him and make you join."
"If your team isn't performing well, then I won't join." Kurenai replied, her expression irritated.
Asuma's action of taking her out of her comfort zone only made her feel more irritated.
"It's fine, leave it to me!" Asuma confidently said. "Anyway, I don't like him either. I'll kick him out and bring you in, it works out perfectly."
Kurenai became even more frustrated. "He is your teammate; can you really do that? Don't bother me, let me handle it myself."
"Indulging a teammate with a bad relationship, what if there are coordination issues?" Asuma snorted, then said to Kurenai: "Don't worry, I'll start working on it now. I'll have results within a week."
"I said, I can handle my own affairs!" Kurenai became even more frustrated, her voice showing some impatience.
This time, Asuma finally heard the tone in Kurenai's voice.
His brows furrowed and he couldn't help but say: "Kurenai, you don't want to leave the Uchiha clan, do you?"
"I..." Kurenai opened her mouth.
Yes, she really didn't want to leave the Uchiha clan. There she felt extremely relaxed.
There was the warmth of children, the gentleness of Natsuo. She didn't need to consider anything else. The Uchiha clan seemed to isolate all the bad things from the outside world, leaving only a space that resembled an ivory tower.
This made Kurenai feel very content.
Asuma noticed the hesitation in Kurenai's eyes, and immediately a surge of anger rose within him. "Kurenai, what's so good about the Uchiha clan? Why do you suddenly not want to leave?"
"I..." Kurenai felt even more troubled in her heart but found it difficult to speak.
"Did that guy, Natsuo, do something to you?" Asuma became furious instantly. "I knew that guy wasn't a good person. I'll bring the security team and arrest him right now."
"What reason do you have to arrest someone?" Kurenai couldn't help but speak up. "Can't your young master temper be controlled?"
However, Asuma was struck as if by lightning.
"You dare to insult me?" He widened his eyes and stared at Kurenai. "You dare to insult me because of him?"
"Damn it! Have you also been deceived by that guy? I shouldn't have let you become a genjutsu teacher! Now even you have fallen for his tricks!"
"Kurenai! What did Natsuo do to make you like this?"
Asuma glared at Kurenai, as if seeing a traitor.
Kurenai noticed his gaze, but it only fueled her anger. What relationship do I have with you? On what grounds do you always interfere in my affairs? On what grounds do you always make decisions for me?
The anger broke through the limits of rationality.
What did she do to make you like this?
Kurenai retorted directly in her anger.
"I was the one who did something to him!"
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