Chapter 15 Tsunade meets Orochimaru
Jiraiya still wanted to press for answers, but Tsunade had no intention of continuing to respond.
She simply treated Naruto's injuries from their recent battle and then stood up, preparing to leave.
"Alright, I'm a woman of my word. I'll honor the bet."
"Let this brat rest here for three days. After three days, I'll return to Konoha with you."
Jiraiya said with a grin, "Actually, when I saw Naruto betting against you, I knew you were destined to be Hokage."
"Oh? Why?"
Tsunade retorted.
"Because you've never won a bet."
"Get lost!"
Tsunade angrily raised her fist, wanting to give Jiraiya a good beating.
Jiraiya quickly took Naruto and left.
Actually, only Tsunade knew that during her fight with Naruto, that guy, Naruto, for some unknown reason, suddenly abandoned his defense and exchanged a blow with her.
After she hit Naruto, he actually spat his blood onto her.
This immediately triggered her hemophobia.
Otherwise, she could have completely handled Naruto's final attack.
"What a cunning brat."
The next few days passed very peacefully.
Tsunade and Jiraiya occasionally went out for a drink and reminisced.
Meanwhile, Naruto immersed his consciousness in the Sealed Space.
Watching Kurama 'drill' Shukaku of the Sand in his own unique way, Naruto found it rather amusing.
Indeed, all nine Tailed Beasts are just overgrown pets.
Seeing Naruto enter, Kurama glanced at him sideways.
"You finally decided to show up."
Naruto shrugged.
"I've been quite busy lately, and I also need to cultivate."
Then Naruto got straight to the point.
"Kurama, become my aid."
Kurama was startled, looking at Naruto with a somewhat complex gaze.
Then he said with a hint of mischief, "Don't think that just because you've unlocked Kushina's bloodline, you can manipulate me."
Naruto shook his head.
"No, Kurama, as long as you cooperate with me and become my aid, I promise you that one day in the future, I will restore your freedom."
Kurama fell into contemplation; he knew Narutowasn't lying.
However, he first wanted to let this brat know that he was not simple at all.
With that, Naruto unreservedly released his newly acquired Senju bloodline.
The Senju Clan and the Uzumaki Clan were originally from the same lineage.
Therefore, their bloodlines were inherently connected.
And Kurama had experienced the power of Senju Hashirama a hundred years ago.
He was the one who could most directly understand the strength of the Senju and Uzumakibloodlines.
Naruto's purpose in doing this was to let Kuramaknow, 'I'm giving you face, so don't be ungrateful.'
Currently, Naruto could completely suppress Kurama with these two bloodlines.
It was just that Kurama's tsundere personality needed a way to save face.
Shukaku was already hiding in the corner, trembling.
Kurama pondered for a moment, then finally sighed.
"Alright, Naruto, I'm willing to cooperate with you, but we can only be companions."
Naruto sneered, "So tsundere."
Then he extended his fist.
"Then, happy cooperation."
"Happy cooperation!"
Their fists touched, and then Kurama's seal suddenly automatically opened.
The sealed gate burst open to both sides with a bang.
Then, in reality, Naruto suddenly opened his eyes.
A Chakra vortex appeared around him.
Then, a fiery red Nine-Tailed Chakra overflowed from his body.
He struggled to control it. It must be said that the Tailed Beast's Chakra was indeed powerful and volatile.
Even with his Total Concentration Breathing, it still took him some effort to adapt.
Eventually, Naruto only formed a Chakra cloak on the outside, which finally calmed him down.
Naruto sighed in relief.
"I almost let the Chakra run wild. Kurama is really something, overflowing with so much Chakra all at once."
Just as he withdrew the Nine-Tailed Chakra cloak, there was a knock on the door outside.
Naruto went to open the door, and Shizune walked in.
"Naruto, I actually came to apologize to you this time."
Naruto frowned.
"Actually..."
Shizune told Naruto the story of Lady Tsunade's brother and lover.
Then she revealed the truth about why Lady Tsunade had been unwilling to face this matter all these years.
Naruto knew all of this. The problem that made him frown was that if he wasn't mistaken, Lady Tsunade would soon be facing Orochimaru alone.
"Shizune-neechan, how long have I been asleep?"
Shizune thought for a moment and said, "Three days."
"Three days?"
In the original story, Lady Tsunade only met Orochimaru alone on the seventh day.
But his Observation Haki kept giving him a feeling that something big was about to happen.
Thinking of this, Naruto immediately unleashed his Observation Haki.
The entire city was within his perception.
Soon, in a secluded corner, he saw Lady Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Yakushi Kabuto.
At this moment, Lady Tsunade was forming hand signs, preparing to heal Orochimaru's arms.
"Oh no!"
Naruto quickly opened the window and said to Shizune, "Go quickly and call the Toad Sage! Tell him Granny Tsunade is in danger!"
With that, he directly climbed out the window and headed straight for Orochimaru.
Shizune hadn't fully recovered her senses, but she knew something big seemed to be happening.
So she quickly did as Naruto said.
At this moment, Lady Tsunade was using Chakrato perform a Medical Ninjutsu, approaching Orochimaru's hands.
Just then, Yakushi Kabuto threw a Kunai, preventing the two from making contact.
"What are you doing, Kabuto?"
"I apologize, Lord Orochimaru, but I noticed that Lady Tsunade's killing intent towards you is quite strong; it doesn't seem like she intends to heal you."
Orochimaru, eager for treatment, hadn't noticed the killing intent emanating from Lady Tsunade.
"Tsunade!"
Seeing her plan fail, Lady Tsunade stopped pretending.
"The Fire of Konoha burns eternal. I have found Konoha's legacy. Now it's time to avenge my teacher and eliminate you, traitor."
Orochimaru's snake-like vertical pupils suddenly narrowed, like a venomous snake ready to devour its prey.
"Lord Orochimaru, Lady Tsunade has always been someone I admire, so please leave her to me."
Orochimaru frowned, then burst into laughter.
"Good! I'd like to see a good show."
Then Kabuto's hands were covered in Chakra, using the Chakra Scalpel Jutsu.
The two immediately engaged in battle.
The Chakra Scalpel Jutsu could directly sever the target's tendons, while superhuman strength could paralyze nerves.
Both had similar approaches, and they fought back and forth.
However, Yakushi Kabuto was no match for Lady Tsunade, one of the Sannin. After only a few rounds, Yakushi Kabuto was defeated. Just as Lady Tsunade was about to deliver a finishing blow to Yakushi Kabuto, Yakushi Kabuto suddenly pulled out a Kunai and stabbed himself in the arm.
"Ah!"
Lady Tsunade cried out in surprise, and Yakushi Kabuto looked at her with a sinister grin.