"You two are finally back. If you didn't come back, I would have starved to death."
Gojo Yoru and Uzumaki Kushina didn't return to the Gojo house but to the Senju mansion.
Just after changing their shoes at the entrance, they saw Tsunade walking over, complaining: "One of you has the Flying Thunder God Technique, and the other has the Mind's Eye of the Kagura. Couldn't you leave a Shadow Clone to camp and watch the night, while the main bodies come home to eat, shower, and sleep? What's the point of suffering?"
"Eat well when eating, train well when training, play well when playing, and do missions well when doing missions... How come your comprehensive qualities are regressing?" Gojo Yoru rolled his eyes at Tsunade, then corrected seriously: "Also... this is already my home. You still owe me 27,346,725 ryo, rent delayed for two years and six months. A mere debt-ridden tenant wants the owner to come back and cook for you during a mission? Have you no shame?"
"No money, just my life." Tsunade rolled her eyes back at Gojo Yoru, reaching out her hand like a chimpanzee: "Lend me some more money. We'll fight until dawn tonight. I'll pay you back when I win."
With a smack, Gojo Yoru slapped away Tsunade's small hand, pressed her head, which was seven centimeters shorter than Uzumaki Kushina's, rubbed her light blonde hair messy, and mocked condescendingly: "If you have no money, pay with labor. And what kind of attitude is this for borrowing money? If you want to borrow money, get on your knees and beg."
"Okay, I want to borrow ten million ryo."
Instead of getting angry, Tsunade's eyes lit up, ready to seize the words and kneel to Gojo Yoru.
"You woman are hopeless."
Gojo Yoru stopped Tsunade by strangling her neck, dragging this busty cow towards the living room.
Tsunade let him strangle her, taking the opportunity to grope Gojo Yoru while close to him, seemingly taking advantage but actually stealing openly.
Uzumaki Kushina was already used to this.
After changing her shoes, she ignored the two and went to put away the ingredients.
Just as Gojo Yoru thought, Tsunade, who learned the Yin Seal six years in advance, maintained her appearance and figure at the stage of lingering youth and initial maturity in these five years, looking only three or four years older than Gojo Yoru and Uzumaki Kushina in their adolescence.
The Senju Clan's Yang Release Chakra and the Yin Seal's micro-adjustment would make Tsunade an ageless goddess second only to Kaguya Otsutsuki.
When she appeared in the original work, she already looked like she did during the Third Great Ninja War, but this appearance didn't change until Boruto.
By then, she was already seventy years old.
In the original work, Sarutobi Hiruzen was only sixty-nine when he died.
In contrast, Terumi Mei was already full of wrinkles at forty-six in Boruto.
For decades to come, Tsunade would dominate the position of the number one beauty in the Ninja World.
After five years of getting along, there were no barriers between Gojo Yoru and Tsunade.
The stronger a woman is, the more likely she has a hidden side of admiring the strong.
In front of Orochimaru and Jiraiya, Tsunade was a bold and extremely strong woman.
Jiraiya couldn't even imagine Tsunade being gentle.
That was because he couldn't conquer Tsunade, and Tsunade didn't like his type.
Tsunade's gentle side was only seen by Nawaki before he died, which was Nawaki's privilege.
But that was a sister's gentleness.
Now, Gojo Yoru was the second existence to see Tsunade's gentle side.
In these five years, Gojo Yoru had Tsunade wrapped around his finger, using force and means to grind away her bad habits.
In the original work, she indulged in gambling not only because she got addicted gambling with Senju Hashirama when she was young but mainly because her brother and lover died, and she developed hemophobia, unable to even fight, so she could only rot away.
After becoming the Fifth Hokage, her gambling addiction was quickly quit because she had to deal with so many documents every day and had no time to gamble.
Between important things and gambling, Tsunade would choose the former without hesitation.
So whenever she had nothing to do, Gojo Yoru would ask her to teach students at the Ninja Academy and observe if there were any systems that needed reform.
To prevent the new generation from becoming a second Nawaki, Tsunade was full of enthusiasm in this regard, leading her to become the idol of countless girls even before making a name as one of the Sannin and the Medical Sage.
Because the elective course system was introduced by Tsunade.
This system, allowing commoner students to possess a specialized skill, won countless hearts.
Every time she saw the worshipful eyes of those children and more and more new generations in Konoha mastering Medical Ninjutsu, Tsunade's heart would be healed, full of gratification and accomplishment.
She was also deeply impressed by Gojo Yoru, who provided such forward-thinking ideas, which was the main reason Gojo Yoru could see Tsunade's gentle side.
Of course, Gojo Yoru didn't make Tsunade quit gambling.
Every once in a while, he would use the Flying Thunder God Technique to take Tsunade to prosperous cities in various countries in the Ninja World as a reward to satisfy her addiction in various casinos.
After she experienced all gambling methods, Gojo Yoru brought over some gambling games from his previous life, successfully becoming Tsunade's biggest creditor.
Except for the ancestral hall outside, the mansion left by Senju Hashirama to Tsunade, as well as the Senju Clan's Ninjutsu and Hiden technique scrolls, were all lost to Gojo Yoru, and she owed a huge gambling debt.
Tsunade had turned from the owner into a tenant. Part of her monthly salary at the Konoha Hospital was taken away, and her pocket money and gambling funds were controlled by Gojo Yoru.
Inferior in force and wisdom, even in her hobby of gambling, Gojo Yoru could introduce new ways to play, and Tsunade lost everything to him. Her strong personality was also suppressed by the even stronger Gojo Yoru.
Just like taming a horse, this wild horse Tsunade had long been tamed by Gojo Yoru invisibly.
In these five years, Tsunade had become Gojo Yoru's invisible appendage, now even less mature than Uzumaki Kushina.
"By the way, Kushina, I have something to tell you."
After dinner, the three sat cross-legged on the tatami as usual, playing Fight the Landlord for small stakes.
Suddenly, Gojo Yoru told Uzumaki Kushina about today's matter: "Hokage-sama said our mission experience has reached the peak for Jonin. Continuing to execute missions like this won't bring any improvement except earning some money. He hopes I can transform next year and be a Jonin instructor for a few years."
Before Uzumaki Kushina could speak, Tsunade couldn't help but tease: "Sarutobi-sensei planned well. If I'm not mistaken, he wants you to be Asuma's Jonin instructor, right?"
"Hokage-sama indeed thinks so." Gojo Yoru nodded.
Uzumaki Kushina's eyes lit up: "Jonin instructor, can I join you?"
"You're overthinking it."
Tsunade pinched Uzumaki Kushina's small face like Gojo Yoru did and smiled: "Before you become a 'Perfect Jinchuriki,' allowing you to go out on missions is already the greatest tolerance of the village's higher-ups. If not for Yoru, unless Orochimaru and I took you out on missions, you wouldn't even be allowed to go out."
"As for being a Jonin instructor, that's even more impossible."
"True." Uzumaki Kushina recalled the blurry scene of her first loss of control and suddenly became somewhat depressed.
In these five years, Uzumaki Kushina certainly didn't have smooth sailing.
Even though she had rewritten her original destiny and gained powerful strength early, it was difficult to suppress the strongest Tailed Beast, the complete Nine-Tails.
As soon as Uzumaki Mito's Chakra seal disappeared, Kurama took advantage of Uzumaki Kushina not yet awakening the Adamantine Sealing Chains to break the seal, trying to make her enter semi-Tailed Beast transformation.
Fortunately, Gojo Yoru discovered it in time, took her away from Konoha, and then used the Space-Time Kekkei Genkai and Sealing Jutsu to beat Uzumaki Kushina back to her original form.
Learning that Uzumaki Mito's Chakra had disappeared, Gojo Yoru finally used the space-time version of the Spirit Transformation Technique to enter Uzumaki Kushina's Jinchuriki space. The two joined forces to beat up Kurama, finally locking him in a cage with the Eight Trigrams Seal composed of two Four Symbols Seals.
From beginning to end, Gojo Yoru didn't let Uzumaki Kushina build a good relationship with Kurama to resolve his hatred and unlock "Kurama Mode."
Because Gojo Yoru didn't want Uzumaki Kushina to form a bond with the Tailed Beast.
This world could never bypass the Otsutsuki, and Chakra originated from the fruit of the Divine Tree. The Divine Tree was the Ten-Tails, and the Ten-Tails was the Gedo Statue and the nine Tailed Beasts.
To achieve longevity and immortality, one must obtain the Chakra Fruit and then refine it into a Chakra Pill.
Between the bond with the Tailed Beast and longevity/immortality, only one could be chosen.
Gojo Yoru naturally chose the latter.
It didn't matter if Uzumaki Kushina was weaker. Nine-Tails Chakra Mode + Sage Mode was still a Super Kage level contender; only a few people in the Ninja World could contend with her.
Once obtaining the Chakra Pill, Gojo Yoru and her lifespans would not only skyrocket, but Uzumaki Kushina, an Otsutsuki hybrid, might also "atavistically" evolve.
In the future, even without the Nine-Tails, she would definitely become a Super Kage level powerhouse.
Naturally, Uzumaki Kushina didn't know Gojo Yoru's arrangement for her.
After being depressed, she understood Gojo Yoru's meaning and smiled: "Yoru, you decide. It doesn't matter if I go on missions or not."
"I plan to agree to Hokage-sama." Gojo Yoru stated his thoughts, "One should be grateful. Over the years, Hokage-sama's care and special treatment for us are obvious to all. Without his help, neither I nor Kushina could have such strength and status at this age. Besides, being a Jonin instructor is only for a few years; consider it repaying Hokage-sama's kindness."
Gojo Yoru spoke from the heart.
He was indeed a very selfish, scheming egoist who planned three steps ahead when weak.
But as mentioned before, Gojo Yoru also had people he cared about and a grateful heart.
He approached Uzumaki Kushina deliberately for the Yin Seal, but it wasn't purely utilization.
If he didn't have feelings for Uzumaki Kushina, his choice would actually have been to become Tsunade's disciple.
Compared to Uzumaki Kushina, Gojo Yoru knew Tsunade better; after all, the difference in screen time was too great.
Orochimaru guided Gojo Yoru's growth, and Gojo Yoru respected him from the bottom of his heart, always addressing him as "You (polite form)" and "Sensei."
For people unfamiliar with him, even important characters in the original work, even if they died in front of him, he wouldn't have a shred of pity.
Similarly, Gojo Yoru could feel Sarutobi Hiruzen's favoritism towards him.
Regardless of the purpose of his favoritism, Gojo Yoru would remember this kindness, addressing him with "You (polite form)" and "-sama" as well.
If he needed help in the future, Gojo Yoru would also lend a hand.
Shimura Danzo didn't target Gojo Yoru, so the latter wouldn't kill him for no reason.
This was Gojo Yoru's worldview.
As long as his interests weren't touched or his plans ruined, Gojo Yoru was a person who respected teachers, repaid kindness, and at most had a slightly bad personality.
After years of getting along, Uzumaki Kushina also knew Gojo Yoru's character and nodded readily: "Sure, I'll take it as a break for a few years. I've traveled all over the Ninja World anyway."
"A Jonin instructor doesn't need to go on missions every day. When the disciples and subordinates grow up, one can be a hands-off manager anytime. Isn't Orochimaru like that?" Tsunade complained, then said with interest, "If Asuma graduates early, the gold content of the new generation next year will be extraordinary. If I remember correctly, Sakumo-senpai's son is in the same year as Asuma, as well as Shinku-senpai's daughter and Dan's niece. They are all geniuses in that elite class."
"After the reform of the Ninja Academy, as long as one masters all basic Ninjutsu and passes the final assessment of an elective course, one can apply for early graduation. Others might not master a specialized skill in six years, but these brats learn the basics of an elective course almost every year. Sakumo-senpai's son even possesses five attributes and mastered all basics of Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, and Genjutsu in the second grade, long possessing the ability to graduate early."
Gojo Yoru also revealed a meaningful smile: "Not just the next new generation, the gold content of this 'era' is also ridiculously high."
From their conversation, it wasn't hard to see that Gojo Yoru caused another butterfly effect.
Hatake Sakumo didn't commit suicide, and Hatake Kakashi didn't graduate from the Ninja Academy at five.
In previous years, Hatake Sakumo did execute a large-scale mission, but he didn't face a dilemma of choosing one of two.
Because such a large-scale mission wasn't just for one ninja squad.
Just like Team 7 saving Gaara with Team Guy supporting.
Konoha, having ended the Second War early, had plenty of talents.
Shimura Danzo also saw no hope of becoming Hokage due to the combination of Sarutobi Hiruzen + Orochimaru + Gojo Yoru + Tsunade + Nine-Tails Jinchuriki.
With Gojo Yoru and Uzumaki Kushina as confidence, Sarutobi Hiruzen didn't need to share power with Shimura Danzo to deal with the Uchiha Clan. It was unknown what this Pot Shadow was doing.
At the critical moment, Hatake Sakumo met helpers.
Not Gojo Yoru, but Team Jiraiya led by Namikaze Minato.
Five years passed, and Namikaze Minato had become another ace combatant of Konoha, making the name "Yellow Flash" famous in the Ninja World.
In this regard, Namikaze Minato benefited from Gojo Yoru's light.
Because of Gojo Yoru, the popularity of space-time in the Ninja World was unprecedented.
Konoha suddenly producing another Flying Thunder God user made Namikaze Minato instantly the focus of attention for ninja villages in various countries.
After confirming the opponent wasn't a space-time ninja, the high-level officials of various countries breathed a sigh of relief while remembering Namikaze Minato's name.
With the combo of Flying Thunder God Technique + Rasengan + Wind Release nature transformation, and his relationship with Gojo Yoru and Orochimaru, Namikaze Minato was also Jiraiya's disciple in Team Hiruzen, known as the weakened version of Gojo Yoru.
The current Konoha lineup was ridiculously strong.
Third Hokage Sarutobi Hiruzen, in his prime, mastering five-element composite Ninjutsu.
Not counting the Konoha Council of Elders and the patriarchs and elites of major ninja clans, just his subordinate ace combatants included Team Hiruzen composed of Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and Tsunade, as well as the top assassin in the Ninja World Hatake Sakumo, Kato Dan, Namikaze Minato, the grown-up Nine-Tails Jinchuriki Uzumaki Kushina, and Gojo Yoru known as the Incarnation of Miracle.
These people all possessed the strength to threaten the Five Kage and become Hokage candidates.
Moreover, Gojo Yoru knew that Konoha hid a super ace combatant.
That was Might Duy, who could instantly kill multiple ace combatants after opening the Eight Gates Formation.
With such strength, Gojo Yoru couldn't imagine how the Third Great Ninja War could break out.
Even if Sasori still killed the Third Kazekage, and the Land of Lightning seized the opportunity to declare war on the Land of Wind, if they dared to involve the Land of Fire afterward, they would definitely be beaten down quickly.
The current Konoha absolutely possessed the strength to fight one against four.
Besides Konoha's strength reaching an unprecedented level, Gojo Yoru knew that the Ninja World was also blossoming in many places.
Like the AB Combo of Kumogakure, Rasa and Pakura of Sunagakure, the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist and Ao the Byakugan Killer of Kirigakure, Kitsuchi of Iwagakure, etc...
Among the new generation, besides Hatake Kakashi and others in Konoha, there were Terumi Mei, Samui, Yahiko, Konan, Nagato, and others.
If the Third Great Ninja War still broke out and involved all these people, Gojo Yoru couldn't imagine how intense and exciting the battles would be.
...
"Three with one."
"Joker bomb, plane!"
"Are you kidding me? I finally got a hand of excellent cards and grabbed the landlord, and you took me away with one set?"
"Don't you know your own luck? When you found no jokers, you should have known the result."
"Not playing anymore, shower and sleep."
After business, the three started a charity competition.
Tsunade looked at the hand where she threw out three with one, and the rest were super bombs, suddenly breaking down and throwing away the cards, completing today's quitting gambling.
But before she could get up and run, Gojo Yoru grabbed her shoulder, pulled her collar, and dragged her in front of him, smiling falsely: "Shower and sleep is fine, but write the IOU first."
Tsunade suddenly acted dramatically, raising an index finger, eyes teary, voice trembling and choked: "I... I didn't win a single hand. Do you have the heart to let me owe more than three million ryo?"
"Yes, debt doesn't weigh down the body anyway. What are you afraid of?"
"No, what's the difference between this and robbery?"
"Robbery isn't as fast as gambling with you."
"Yoru, you devil!"
Looking at Tsunade rolling on the ground trying to renege, and Gojo Yoru with no sympathy at all, riding on Tsunade to prevent her escape, smiling maliciously while preparing the IOU, Uzumaki Kushina didn't ignore it this time. Instead, she revealed a similarly malicious smile, took out a camera and selfie stick, set a three-second delay, ran to the side of the "rider" Gojo Yoru, and made a V-sign.
With a click and a flash, the scene of the turtledove occupying the magpie's nest and the guest usurping the host's role was instantly frozen forever.
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