Chương 45: Chapter 45: Speedy Arrival
"So fast…"
"In less than half a day, we've already reached the capital of the Land of Fire."
Half a day later.
Outside the capital of the Land of Fire.
In a hidden forest.
A massive, almost undetectable sunflower spun quietly.
A small, makeshift helicopter built by Kiyoshi descended gently, landing in an open area.
Two figures hopped onto a large tree, gazing at the bustling city ahead. Tsunade and Shizune couldn't help but feel a mix of wonder and nostalgia.
This trip should have taken at least three days.
Yet, somehow, they had arrived so quickly.
"This thing is convenient, but our journey isn't just about healing people. It's also about training and self-reflection."
After a moment's thought, Tsunade looked at Kiyoshi and said, "Let's not use it so lightly from now on."
"You're right, Tsunade-neechan. I understand…" Kiyoshi nodded in agreement.
They were mainly on a journey.
If they weren't in a rush, there truly wasn't a need.
With Wood Release, Kiyoshi could build a house anytime, anywhere, so they wouldn't be camping out in the wild.
That was enough.
Their journey, strictly speaking, had no specific destination.
Healing people and earning some income was just part of the adventure.
With Tsunade leading the way, they didn't need to worry about where to go or rush. They had all the time in the world.
The dull and tiring parts of the journey were, in their own way, a part of their training.
Along the way, Kiyoshi could take time to practice and benefit from Tsunade's guidance and teaching.
"As long as you understand."
Tsunade nodded with satisfaction.
She had to admit, her student was quite sharp and quick to understand, needing little oversight.
"For now, we'll plan to stay in the capital for a few days. Let's first find an inn…"
Tsunade decided with a smile. "Then Shizune, you take Kiyoshi for a tour around the city."
"We'll start healing patients tomorrow."
"Wait, Tsunade-neechan, what about you?" Kiyoshi raised his hand, eyeing her suspiciously. "Don't tell me… you're heading to the casino again?"
"Stay out of adults' business, kid."
Even Tsunade blushed a bit as Kiyoshi exposed her thoughts.
With a huff, she flicked his forehead lightly.
"Fine, fine, I won't ask…" Kiyoshi muttered, rubbing his forehead with a shrug. "Anyway, I need to study that ninjutsu scroll you gave me."
If he hadn't restrained his powers, not even Tsunade's superhuman strength could make him blink, let alone flick his forehead.
But he had to admit, Tsunade's luck was hard to praise.
During his time in Konoha, he had curiously followed her to a few casinos.
Only then did he realize how extreme her bad luck was.
As they say, nine out of ten bets are losses. For most people, even if they're unlucky, they'll win a game or two out of ten tries.
But not her—she was a true "ten out of ten" kind of person.
Slots, dice, cards—he hadn't seen her win a single time.
Her luck was legendary in the shinobi world.
He couldn't even muster the energy to joke about it.
No wonder she was known as "The Legendary Sucker ."
No wonder the casino owners would light up with excitement the moment she walked in.
It wasn't because of her beauty or presence.
It was because she was there to hand them money.
"But Tsunade-sama, we're almost out of cash."
With a grimace, Shizune pulled out a nearly empty wallet and checked it. "After the down payment for two rooms and meals for the three of us, we'll basically have nothing left."
Although they earned well by treating the wealthy nobles, it wasn't appropriate to demand payment before even diagnosing a patient.
"Then we'll cut back—just one room will be fine. Kiyoshi can sleep with us." Tsunade tapped Shizune's head and spoke firmly.
He's just a kid; nothing to be embarrassed about.
"Even so, we still don't have enough for you to gamble, Tsunade-sama." Shizune held her head, looking hurt.
"Oink! Oink." Tonton, Shizune's pig, snorted and shook its head.
"I still have some money," Kiyoshi said, reaching for his wallet.
"A kid like you shouldn't be carrying so much cash. Let me take care of it for you."
Tsunade's eyes sparkled.
Before Kiyoshi could react, she swiftly snatched his wallet from him.
In his bewildered gaze, she pulled out a few bills, handed them back as "pocket money," and smiled.
"Settled then."
With a straight face, Tsunade held her ground.
As his teacher, wasn't it only right that she, the adult, managed his money temporarily?
She'd pay him back anyway.
Once she racked up some winnings, she'd return it all.
"Alright then, you can hold onto it," Kiyoshi sighed, shaking his head.
'I should just consider it as my tuition fees,' Kiyoshi thought sadly.
It's true—women couldn't sit idle; they needed something to do.
Maybe the Fifth Hokage could take over a bit earlier?
Or perhaps it's time for her to settle down and focus on family?
Although he wasn't short of money, he wasn't about to let her keep wasting it gambling.
Trying to pull one over on him? Not going to happen.
At most, he'd ensure everyone ate well and stayed comfortable.
As Tsunade let out a few sneezes, Kiyoshi's fleeting thoughts went unnoticed.
She rubbed her nose and muttered, "Strange, I don't feel sick…"
Before long.
The three of them entered the capital city.
The bustling streets were packed with people and traffic, lively and busy.
Various shops and stalls lined the roads, dazzling in their variety.
It truly lived up to the name of the Land of Fire's capital.
In terms of size and vibrancy, it far surpassed Konoha.
Although Konoha was the most renowned of the five great shinobi villages, receiving countless mission requests daily,
Just living off mission fees and village taxes alone wasn't enough to support the thousands of shinobi there.
Even in times of peace.
The village's budget required financial support from the Land of Fire's Daimyo.
This was also one way the Daimyo held sway over the shinobi villages.
For instance, after the Sand Village lost the Third Shinobi World War, the Daimyo of the Land of Wind started reducing the Sand Village's funding.
This forced the Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, to spend much of his time extracting and selling gold dust from the desert to keep his village afloat.
"Boss, we'll take two rooms—"
"Wait…"
Inside an inn.
Before Kiyoshi could finish speaking,
Shizune quickly interrupted, "One room will be enough, thank you."
Tsunade crossed her arms, standing nearby without objection.
She understood her treasurer Shizune's concerns.
Saving where they could was best.
After all, Kiyoshi was still just a kid.
No need for modesty.
"…" Kiyoshi.
This was their own arrangement, after all.
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Chương 46: Chapter 46: Gambling Urges
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"Shizune, you take Kiyoshi out for a little stroll."
They'd just checked into the inn and placed their luggage in the room.
Tsunade, however, couldn't resist her gambling urges and promptly left her responsibilities behind.
"Wait, Lady Tsunade..."
Shizune tried to stop her, but it was too late. Tsunade had already snatched some money from Kiyoshi and dashed off excitedly.
Tsunade had frequented the casinos in the capital of the Land of Fire countless times over the years, so she knew her way around easily.
"Shizune-senpai, you should probably follow her." Kiyoshi suggested with a sigh. "Tsunade-nee hemophobia is too troublesome."
Kiyoshi wasn't the only one who felt uneasy. Although Tsunade was incredibly powerful as one of the Sannin, her weakness—hemophobia—was worrisome.
Even though Kiyoshi knew Tsunade's monstrous strength could handle most unexpected situations, the thought of her condition left him slightly worried.
"But Kiyoshi, what about you?"
Holding her pet pig Tonton, Shizune hesitated. Kiyoshi, though mature and composed, was still only eight years old.
"My strength is no mystery to you, right?" Kiyoshi chuckled. "Even you aren't my match, Shizune-senpai."
"Besides, my natural sensory abilities aren't to be underestimated. I can find you two at any time."
"Alright, but stay safe, Kiyoshi."
With that assurance, Shizune felt relieved and added, "If anything happens, come find us immediately."
"Will do, don't worry."
With a smile, Kiyoshi reassured her. After all, they were planning to stay in the capital of the Land of Fire for several days.
Although he could explore, he didn't feel particularly eager to wander around.
He'd already experienced the bustling world of the twenty-first century; while the atmosphere here was different, it wasn't new.
What he wanted most was to study the Wood Style scroll left by the First Hokage.
Some of the higher-level Wood Style jutsu were unique, and though he could mimic them using his Wood-Wood Fruit powers, he doubted he could replicate their true power.
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After Shizune left, Kiyoshi confirmed that no one was watching him and unfurled the large scroll before him.
Activating his Sharingan, he used his photographic memory to absorb the contents of the scroll swiftly, memorizing every recorded technique one by one.
"Wood Style: Wood Clone Jutsu, Wood Style: Domed Wall Jutsu..."
One after another, Kiyoshi committed each jutsu exclusive to the rare Wood Release to memory. Time slipped by, and two hours passed without him noticing.
"Alright, time to try it out." Kiyoshi stretched, loosening up his muscles.
His Sharingan shifted, the three tomoe evolving into a unique, intricate pattern.
"Onamuchi! Netherworld Dimension."
In an instant, Kiyoshi seemingly disappeared from sight at a speed visible to the naked eye.
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The Netherworld, rumored to be the dwelling of gods, was a shadowy, eternally desolate parallel dimension.
From here, Kiyoshi could view the outside world with perfect clarity. He saw the bustling cityscape, each building, tree, and person appearing in precise detail.
Kiyoshi's figure had vanished into this world, yet he was still within the inn, as if he'd shifted dimensions.
Simply being within the Netherworld granted him a field of vision comparable to that of the Byakugan. Although he couldn't see a full 360 degrees, his range was arguably even broader.
With a chuckle, he looked through the semi-transparent surroundings of the inn, even seeing the streets and buildings around it.
"Nothing could be a better training ground for jutsu than here..."
Onamuchi was an ability that he had awakened in both eyes.
His left eye enabled him to open the Netherworld, immersing himself within it. He could partially or fully turn himself intangible and even move through the Netherworld itself.
His right eye, on the other hand, could affect the outside world from within this parallel space, launching attacks invisible to the naked eye.
Unless one possessed the Byakugan or Sharingan, they couldn't see him. Even a skilled sensory-type ninja could only sense his chakra faintly.
It was, in essence, a near-unbeatable ability.
While within the Netherworld, Kiyoshi gained a level of perception akin to the Byakugan, allowing him to see through nearly any obstruction.
Of course, there were limits.
Through multiple trials, he confirmed that the Netherworld's effective range centered around him, extending approximately two hundred meters in all directions.
And as he moved, the area of effect shifted with him.
"If someone wanted to spy, this would be the perfect skill for it."
He glanced at a room some meters away, where a young couple was engaging in less-than-innocent activities.
Kiyoshi's mouth twitched at the sight, and he quickly looked away.
"Wood Style: Deep Forest Emergence!"
Kiyoshi focused ahead, his gaze resolute. Without performing any hand seals, he clenched his right hand with a quiet murmur.
In an instant, the Netherworld's ground cracked open, releasing a flood of saplings that grew rapidly before his eyes.
In moments, they transformed into towering trees.
Boom!
The trees seemed almost sentient, surging forward as if they intended to destroy and consume everything in their path.
Yet, as they spread, neither the inn nor the surrounding buildings, nor even the passersby outside, were affected in the slightest.
They all continued on, oblivious to the chaos of the growing forest within the Netherworld, undisturbed.
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