He didn’t stay up late, and Kawakaze got up quite early the next day. He arrived in time for breakfast, but by the time he reached the dining hall, everyone had already taken their seats. Even if he hadn’t shown up, no one would have called him.
“Hmph.” Sakumo grunted without saying a word. What happened yesterday would not be so easily forgotten.
There were too many juniors...
2025-01-17 00:02:58 +0000 UTC View PostLand of Lightning, Kumogakure Village.
Bang!
In a remote area near the edge of the village, a young man dressed as a Kumo ninja was destroying everything in his path. The only house behind him had already been reduced to ruins, with embers still smoldering.
Amidst his rampage, the ground was in complete disarray. Pits, at least half a meter deep, were scattered everyw...
2025-01-17 00:02:23 +0000 UTC View Post“It’s already pretty good,” Kawakaze said, noticing the slight disappointment on Tsunade’s face. He tried to comfort her.
“Well, I was greedy,” Tsunade admitted, as she began recording the results of the experiment one by one.
Kawakaze leaned over to look curiously, scanning the notes. The results were filled with technical terms, but he understood most of them.
Fi...
2025-01-16 15:10:11 +0000 UTC View Post“A person cannot be resurrected from the dead, and you must keep going and live for both of you.,” Kawakaze said, trying to comfort Fugaku, who now bore a heavy burden on his shoulders.
Based on his actions in the original story, Fugaku had not proven himself to be a qualified Clan Head. Compared to his uncle, he lacked both guile and the drive necessary for leadership.
“I kno...
2025-01-16 15:09:41 +0000 UTC View PostAt noon, Kawakaze stayed at the Senju home for dinner.
Mito sat at the head of the table, with Kawakaze, Tsunade, Nawaki, and Misaki seated around her. If Kushina hadn’t been at school, Minato would have joined them too. These days, the boy had grown brazen enough to treat coming over for food as no big deal. He even kept calling her “Grandma Mito,” much to her delight.
“Bro...
2025-01-16 01:38:54 +0000 UTC View Post“Oh, what a rare visitor! If it isn’t my eldest granddaughter!”
As soon as Tsunade and Kawakaze entered the living room, they saw Mito set down her teacup and greet them warmly.
“Grandma, I’m home!” Tsunade said, scratching her head awkwardly before trotting over to Mito. She crouched down beside her and took her hand in hers.
From an outsider’s perspective, the ...
2025-01-16 01:38:19 +0000 UTC View PostBang! The bathroom door slammed shut as Kawakaze locked it from the inside.
The Hatake Clan, known for its large family and immense fortune, also had an exceptionally spacious bathroom. Inside was a large wash basin and a separate shower area.
“Where’s the sake?” Tsunade mumbled, half-awake and half-asleep, reaching out for it.
“Sake, my ass,” Kawakaze ...
2025-01-15 14:08:33 +0000 UTC View PostIt didn’t take long for a few people to arrive, and the butler was already waiting by the door.
“It’s a good thing you’re here. Go to the weaponsmith and tell Rōtetsu to forge two weapons.”
“My weapons and Big Brother’s were both destroyed in the battle,” Kawakaze commanded directly. He and Sakumo really weren’t used to being without weapons.
“Yes,” the ...
2025-01-15 14:07:17 +0000 UTC View Post“We’re almost there,” Kawakaze said, leading the group. He could already see the faint outline of Konohagakure’s gates in the distance.
Tsunade folded her wings and landed gracefully beside him.
“Sensei and the others are here,” she said.
“Hm,” Kawakaze replied softly. It would have been surprising if Hiruzen Sarutobi hadn’t shown up.
“I just want to ...
2025-01-14 23:47:13 +0000 UTC View Post“No!” The three elders behind Pakura spoke in unison, trying to stop her.
“I’ve already made up my mind,” Pakura said, turning to face them. “When you go back, support Rasa well. He will be a good Kazekage.”
Her tone carried the finality of a farewell, as if she were saying goodbye for the last time.
“If you truly don’t want to go to Konoha, it’s not imposs...
2025-01-14 23:46:38 +0000 UTC View PostThe two days passed in a flash. On this day, Pakura led three highly respected elders out of the Land of Wind.
Bunpuku's proposal to stay by her side had been rejected, as the appearance of a Jinchūriki in the Konoha camp would undoubtedly create complications.
“I wonder what kind of conditions Konoha will propose?”
The four walked through the damp forest of the Land of R...
2025-01-14 15:21:06 +0000 UTC View Post"What? The Uchiha Clan Head died in battle?"
"Black flames?" Kawakaze stood up abruptly, the news catching him completely off guard.
It seemed the death of the Uchiha Clan Head had triggered Fugaku’s awakening of the Mangekyō Sharingan. Black flames—likely Amaterasu. Such an ability was both formidable and enviable.
However, the cost was steep. The risk of losing one’s ...
2025-01-14 15:20:31 +0000 UTC View PostRōshi slammed his feet into the ground, leaving behind two molten footprints seared into the earth by lava.
In the next instant, he was in front of the Uchiha Clan Head.
"So fast," the Clan Head muttered, his expression grave. His Three Tomoe Sharingan spun rapidly as he assessed the threat.
Knowing he couldn’t confront Rōshi head-on in his Half-Tailed Beast form, the Clan...
2025-01-13 21:19:29 +0000 UTC View Post"Where are they?"
Rōshi and the Iwa Ninjas concealed themselves on a high mountain along a path they had deduced the Konoha troops would have to take after days of careful observation.
There was no way Rōshi would tolerate the Konoha forces advancing into the Land of Earth’s heart to wreak havoc.
"Lord Rōshi, they’re still about 100 kilometers away," an Iwa Ninja report...
2025-01-13 21:18:56 +0000 UTC View Post"Set out!"
At the front of Konoha's camp near the Land of Wind, Tsunade waved her hand, leading the large army straight toward their destination.
Shinku Yūhi, the warehouse manager, remained behind to guard the camp. This task carried minimal risk and was considered easy work.
"Do you need anything else to prepare?" Tsunade asked Kawakaze, tilting her head slightly.
"Pr...
2025-01-13 14:45:28 +0000 UTC View Post"What do you mean?"
Tsunade frowned, confused by the suggestion. She didn’t see the necessity of splitting their forces.
"Lady Tsunade, I think sending a team into the Land of Earth will only do us good and no harm," Shōta Nara replied, his tone calm. He had carefully considered the broader picture and believed this step was necessary.
"Tell me more." Kawakaze, clearly inte...
2025-01-13 14:43:53 +0000 UTC View Post"Don’t be too arrogant."
Ōnoki knew better than to engage in Taijutsu with Raikage. Forming a hand seal, he spat out a large amount of earth from his mouth, which coalesced into a massive rock golem in mid-air.
"Earth Release: Golem Technique!"
Boom!
The rock golem landed with a thunderous noise, leaving two massive craters in its wake. Risin...
2025-01-12 21:20:24 +0000 UTC View Post"What’s the point of saying all this?"
"Let’s all think of a way; time is running out."
Tsunade’s heart was heavy with concern about the battle. Her emotions were unstable, so her tone naturally came off as a bit rude.
"Yes, Lady Tsunade."
The Konoha ninja who had been complaining a moment ago now bowed his head and said no more.
Kawakaze rubbed his temples, ...
2025-01-12 21:19:29 +0000 UTC View PostThe group squeezed into Tsunade's house, leaving barely enough room for everyone to sit. The onlookers, undeterred, showed no intention of leaving.
Shinku Yūhi casually pulled out some melon seeds and handed one to each person. The expression on his face practically screamed, I want to hear the gossip. His behavior clashed amusingly with his typically serious demeanor.
<... 2025-01-12 13:02:06 +0000 UTC View PostMinato and the others didn’t linger on the rest of their journey. Once they left the Land of Grass, they made their way toward the Konoha camp.
“They’re back,” Kawakaze said, sensing the Flying Thunder God Technique marks on the kids from within Sakumo’s house. The serious expression on his face instantly gave way to a smile.
“It’s good they’re back. Let’s go greet...
2025-01-12 13:01:41 +0000 UTC View Post“You, you guys...”
The Kusa Ninja was trembling, his speech stuttering with fear. He probably didn’t know what else to say.
“You what?”
“Get out of here right now, and I can pretend that nothing happened.”
Nawaki drew his sword sharply. In an instant, the blade's tip was pressed firmly against the Kusa Ninja’s throat. Feeling the chilling murderous intent...
2025-01-11 20:50:26 +0000 UTC View Post“The Suna ninja have retreated for now.”
“Minato and the others did a great job this time.”
In the Konoha assembly hall, only Kawakaze and Tsunade remained. At this moment, Kawakaze could not hide his praise for Minato and the others, grinning from ear to ear.
“We can finally catch our breath.” Tsunade also had a smile on her face. The chain reaction caused by Mina...
2025-01-11 20:49:35 +0000 UTC View Post“What kind of monsters are these?” The leader of the Iwa Ninjas exclaimed, his voice filled with disbelief. Two such powerful summoned beasts had appeared at once.
What kind of luck is this? Is there any way to survive?
“My lord, what should we do?” one of the Iwa Ninjas asked anxiously. At this point, some of them were already contemplating retreat. This Konoha tea...
2025-01-11 15:21:04 +0000 UTC View PostThe next day, before dawn, Minato led the group northwest, deeper into the Land of Earth. They slept under the open sky, eating whatever they could scavenge along the way. After several days, they finally arrived near the supply route.
Stretching out before them was an endless plain with a broad field of vision that extended for miles in every direction. Finding a suitable hiding place he...
2025-01-11 15:20:05 +0000 UTC View PostIn front of a bustling barbecue restaurant in the small town:
“I’m hungry, honey. Let’s go eat,” came a cheerful, feminine voice. The speaker was none other than Nawaki, transformed into a curvaceous, glamorous woman. This was his punishment for losing a game of rock-paper-scissors.
“Baby, then let’s have some barbecue,” Minato replied, playing his role as a middle-age...
2025-01-11 01:39:03 +0000 UTC View PostEarly the next morning, Tsunade held a brief meeting. She announced the mission for the two young shinobi to lead a surprise attack on the Land of Earth’s supply route. Some raised objections, arguing that while the two were skilled, they were not yet ready for such a critical and dangerous task.
Kawakaze overrode the dissent, and with the strong support of the Uchiha Clan Head, the dec...
2025-01-11 01:38:24 +0000 UTC View PostLate at night, in the assembly hall of Konoha's camp, the atmosphere was heavy. The meeting had ended, but only a few people remained in the dimly lit room.
Tsunade sat silently, her brows furrowed in deep thought. Meetings had been relentless for some time, yet no solutions to break the stalemate had emerged. Every clan had suffered heavy losses, and the discussions had been far from har...
2025-01-10 18:50:44 +0000 UTC View PostThree figures erupted from the ground, their Kunai gleaming with cold light as they targeted Nawaki's vital points.
Nawaki lightly tapped his toes, gracefully evading their attacks with a seemingly weightless motion.
On the sidelines, Minato had been waiting patiently. In a flash, he moved, striking down all three enemies with a single sword stroke. The Iwa Ninjas clutched their thr...
2025-01-10 14:27:41 +0000 UTC View PostShōta Nara frowned. Although they had won both battles, he couldn’t think of a good solution for the current predicament.
No matter which side they fought on, splitting their forces was unavoidable, and Konoha's limited number of ninjas couldn't endure this kind of strain. Defending the camp had been far simpler, but now the Iwa Ninjas' positions were unclear. No one could predict what...
2025-01-10 14:26:51 +0000 UTC View PostWhen Tsunade and Kawakaze returned with the Konoha ninja, Sakumo and Duy had already gone back to the camp to rest. The injured ninja were all gathered together, and Tsunade was immediately busy as soon as she arrived. It was no exaggeration to say she was the busiest person after every battle.
The two children followed her around, helping where they could, while Kawakaze summoned Slugs t...
2025-01-10 03:23:40 +0000 UTC View Post