If Danzo ever dared to act against him, Raj would provoke him with a series of calculated moves, then find a way to eliminate the old bastard.
This old ghost might have had merits in the past, but now and in the future, he's truly a piece of trash.
Every action he takes pushes things in the wrong direction. If it weren't for his dying words, one would seriously question his motives.
Raj licked its paw, plotting how to screw over Danzo.
That old turtle always hides in Root, never coming out. The best chance to get him recently was when he teamed up with Hanzo of the Salamander to betray Yahiko and the others...
Raj had some half-baked ideas. Whether to act on them would depend on Danzo's next move.
If Danzo remained determined to target him, Raj wouldn't hesitate to screw him over. An eye for an eye.
While Raj was lost in these chaotic thoughts, Tsunade had finished her conversation with Kabuto.
"Alright, you're a thoughtful child. Since you're so close to Raj and don't seem foolish, I doubt you'll be tricked into joining Danzo like I feared."
She had initially worried Kabuto was naive, but their conversation revealed the boy had his own ideas.
Though some of his views were still somewhat naive, his vigilance was high. He wouldn't be easily swayed by Danzo's words, ensuring he would remain a valuable asset to the Medical Corps.
"Let's go."
Tsunade glared at Raj, who was pretending to be dead nearby.
'That dead black cat! He finished talking to the Third Hokage hours ago but didn't even bother to come find me. At least I'm taking him to the Second Hokage's notes on Medical Ninjutsu. What's a little money anyway?'
She had a mountain of things she wanted to say, but she couldn't bring herself to openly ask a junior for money.
Tsunade still had her pride. If Jiraiya had the chance to ask Raj for money, he would have shamelessly demanded it, caring nothing for such trivial matters as status or reputation.
"Lady Tsunade, wait a moment. I have something to give Raj," Kabuto suddenly said, giving Raj a meaningful look to follow him.
"Meow!"
Raj quickly followed.
Soon, Kabuto retrieved several sheets of Chakra Paper, which Raj immediately stored in its Item Space.
Only then did Kabuto pull out a small box from beneath the table.
"What's this?" Tsunade asked, her curiosity piqued.
After some hesitation, she followed to investigate, only to find such a tiny box.
And they had to make such a big secret about it, calling Raj in here?
Kabuto opened the box, revealing its contents.
He scratched his head sheepishly and said, "Based on what I've learned, I've specially formulated these Ninja Cat Soldier Pills. I'd like Raj to try them."
"Soldier Pills for Ninja Cats? Not a bad idea, but I thought Ninja Beasts could also take regular Soldier Pills?" Tsunade said, showing no suspicion. Instead, she picked up a Soldier Pill and carefully tasted it.
After a moment, she nodded.
"This does taste different from the human version.
Did you use other ingredients?"
"Yes, Lady Tsunade," Kabuto replied with a slight smile. "I added some ingredients beneficial to cats during the preparation."
Raj steeled himself and took a bite.
He couldn't help but suspect Kabuto, the little brat, was getting revenge. Anyone who had tasted Konoha's Soldier Pills knew their distinctive flavor.
'Hopefully, this isn't some dark cuisine.'
But after the first bite...
'Hmm? Hey, not bad at all!'
The flavor was far superior to regular Soldier Pills, only a hair's breadth away from the System-produced cat food.
While the effects weren't as potent as the special cat food, the advantage was that it didn't cost any Points.
'This is good stuff!'
"It's good, meow. But I wouldn't recommend this to the noble ladies of Kyoto. Long-term use might give their cats some Chakra."
After tasting it, Raj gave a serious evaluation.
He thought the product had potential. He even considered having Kabuto research his own cat food later.
If successful, it could significantly reduce the Points spent each month on special cat food and Ninja Cat Food.
Raj grew increasingly excited about the plan.
"Can ordinary cats eat it too?" Kabuto asked, surprised.
"Meow!"
Raj nodded slightly.
"You didn't add anything that ordinary cats can't eat. They'll just become more energetic. If they have too much pent-up energy, they might become even more mischievous. So it's best not to market it to wealthy ladies."
"I understand. Thank you, Raj. With this, I can develop a healthy cat food suitable for ordinary cats. The nobles in Kyoto would definitely be willing to pay for it," Kabuto said cheerfully.
Tsunade watched from the side, feeling uneasy.
She couldn't shake the feeling that the child was developing in a strange direction. Kabuto was becoming more and more of a tool for others.
But for him, this was a kind of happiness. As long as he could develop products, he could earn money, bring profits to the Orphanage, and save more orphans.
He loved money and was deeply interested in it.
Therefore, Kabuto and Raj were simply fulfilling each other's needs.
This collaboration further strengthened their relationship, allowing them to continue working together.
After leaving Kabuto, Tsunade took the Ninja Cat to the former territory of the Senju Clan.
This area had now been taken over by Konoha, and many places had been converted into ordinary residential houses, bearing no resemblance to their former glory.
This was also in accordance with Mito Uzumaki's final instructions. The Senju Clan needed neither territory nor a clan.
After her death, they were to disperse and go their separate ways.
In a sense, the Senju Clan had been gradually integrated into Konoha by its three leaders - Hashirama, Tobirama Senju, and Mito Uzumaki.
This was the true reason for the Senju Clan's disappearance.
However, some remnants of the past still remained here, especially the Second Hokage's chambers, which were remarkably well-preserved.
"Meow~ The notes are still here?"
"The original manuscripts are still here. The old man has"
A handwritten copy.
Tsunade opened the door and stepped inside.
The room was neatly organized, suggesting someone came to clean it regularly.
Nothing seemed to be missing; everything was exactly as it had been before.
After a moment of recollection, she headed to a corner, rummaged through the bottom shelf, and pulled out a booklet.
Then, she retrieved a small box from the top shelf.
"Let's look at these here."
She handed both items to Raj.
The booklet contained records and insights on Water Release ninjutsu, while the box held materials on Sage Mode.
Raj glanced at the two items, his heart stirring with complex emotions.