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Chapter 141 Tsunade's Request

The next day, at five o'clock in the morning.

Before dawn, an unexpected visitor arrived at the Sand Village Mission's residence.

"So, what do you want from me?"

Looking at the blonde woman sitting in front of him, Ryuji couldn't help but yawn.

He was so busy making Nightfall last night that he didn't get to sleep until after 3 a.m., but this woman came to his door in a hurry at 5 a.m. He was so tired.

However, given the other party's special status, her hasty visit must indicate something important. Therefore, he forced himself to rise despite his weariness and received the Konoha princess.

"I've heard about what happened to you after you left Konoha."

Tsunade looked at the boy in front of her with a firm gaze, not at all deceived by his innocence and handsomeness as the male protagonist of a BL manga.

"Huh?" Ryuji's eyes widened in surprise. "You weren't so captivated by my legendary exploits that you came all this way to get my autograph, were you?"

"Stop being so cocky, kid!"

Tsunade's eyes twitched, her fists clenched tightly and trembled as she suppressed the urge to punch someone.

"That's true, how could the legendary Sannin be that kind of person!"

As he spoke, Long Er couldn't help feeling tired and yawned again.

Tsunade couldn't help but raise her eyebrows.

In her mind, Ryuji was a ruthless and decisive bastard who prioritized profit above all else and had no mercy whatsoever, just like the people in Konoha's upper echelons.

But in her mind, those kinds of people were all old-fashioned and conservative.

Yet Ryuji acted so casually in front of him, an important figure in Konoha, as if he didn't care about the image of Sunagakure at all.

"Tell me, what's wrong?"

Seeing Tsunade staring at him blankly, remaining silent for a long time, Ryuji also seemed a little impatient.

Tsunade didn't pay attention to the boy's tone, because she had come to ask for a favor.

"I……"

Just as Tsunade was about to explain her purpose, the door was opened.

A woman dressed as a maid walked in carrying tea.

"Master, this is energizing tea."

Hong placed the teapot and teacups on the tray between the two, filled the cups, bowed to them, and respectfully withdrew.

Tsunade, who had been staring wide-eyed, didn't come to her senses until the figure with long, wine-red hair disappeared from sight.

She turned around and asked eagerly, "Who is that person?!"

"Red, my maid."

Ryuji replied casually, then picked up his teacup, blew on it gently, and took a small sip.

Instantly.

The delicate aroma of tea lingered in his mind, instantly easing his fatigue. He couldn't help but exclaim, "Hong's tea ceremony is still so excellent. The amount of tea leaves is just right, and the water temperature is perfect. You should try some too."

"Oh, oh, oh..."

Tsunade responded mechanically, her body subconsciously lifting the teacup to her lips.

But I was still a little confused.

Two and a half months ago, as the director of Konoha Hospital, she attended a high-level meeting in Konoha.

At that meeting, she saw a report about the war situation between Sunagakure and Amegakure.

In that intelligence report, she saw the news that the demigod "Hanzo the Salamander," who had defeated her, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru one-on-three and bestowed upon them the title of the Three Legendary Sannin, had died on the battlefield.

The person who killed him was a Sand Village ninja named "Red".

This ninja was previously unknown, and there was no information about him having encountered the Red Ninja in any of the mission files of Konoha ninjas.

However, through their inquiries, they learned about Kurenai's physical characteristics and the previous purge of the former high-ranking officials of Sunagakure.

Therefore, Tsunade recognized her when Kurenai brought in the tea.

But, but, but...

Isn't Red the expert who killed Hanzo?

Isn't this the ace that Sunagakure has been hiding from the past, having erased relevant information about it?

Why would she wear a maid's dress to serve him tea and water?

Tsunade has treated many daimyo and nobles, visited many luxurious mansions, and met many maids.

She could naturally tell that the red color wasn't just for show.

Her walking posture, the way she served tea, the distance between her steps, her etiquette towards guests and hosts... all of these conformed to the standards of a maid, and could not be more regulated.

Furthermore, her movements were extremely natural, even more elegant and natural than the head maid of the Daimyo's mansion in the Land of Fire, and could not have been done by mere pretense.

This girl really is a maid.

But then another problem arose.

Isn't she the ace fighter who killed Hanzo and has been hidden by Sunagakure until now?

Why is she still such a capable maid?

Silver, black, red... all named after colors, what is the connection between them?

And why does her gaze seem so familiar?

Isn't this our first time meeting?

Tsunade's mind was racing with thoughts when her body subconsciously took a sip of tea, mechanically put the teacup down, and then stared blankly into space.

Her thoughts were in disarray, and she had forgotten the purpose of her visit.

"Hey, what do you want?"

The impatient voice pulled her back to reality. Tsunade looked up at the boy in front of her and felt that he was even more unfathomable.

Although I don't know why Hong is a maid, she must be no ordinary person to be served as a master by such a powerful guy.

No.

The entire ninja world now knows that this guy is no ordinary person.

However, Tsunade's statement that these were not ordinary people was based on and superimposed on the existing views in the ninja world.

That is, it's even more powerful than I imagined.

but……

(Only someone this powerful could do something like that!) Tsunade was even more confident about the purpose of her visit.

She perked up and smiled, saying, "I heard that you resurrected the deceased Third Kazekage on the battlefield between Sunagakure and Amegakure."

"I thought it was something serious!" Ryuji sighed helplessly. "I can understand others, but as the strongest medical ninja in the ninja world, why would you believe that the dead can be resurrected?"

"But you did it."

After saying that, before Ryuji could refute, Tsunade continued, "Don't try to fool me with excuses like 'He didn't die, I just treated his injuries.' Konoha has its own intelligence. The Third Kazekage died a week before you arrived at the battlefield."

(It couldn't be hidden after all!)

Ryuji sighed inwardly, but feigned impatience. "I've stated this many times already: I ​​only healed the Third Kazekage's injuries, I didn't revive him. The announcement of the Kazekage's death was a strategy to lure the enemy into complacency."

"We have our own intelligence."

"Think what you want. If it's about this, then please leave. There's nothing I can do."

Long Er stood up, ready to leave.

Tsunade stepped in front of her to block him.

Looking at the woman who was blocking his way, Long Er frowned, about to get angry.

Tsunade immediately knelt before him, saying, "I have no intention of obtaining the technology to resurrect the dead from you. I simply want your help to revive two people."

Upon hearing this, Long Er suppressed his anger.

It's no surprise that Tsunade wanted to revive her first love and her younger brother.

He felt sympathy for Tsunade's plight and admired her perseverance and character, but he truly did not possess the ability to revive people.

Even if he eventually figured out the reincarnation technique of the Golden Fairy, Kato Dan and Nawaki's souls had already gone to the Pure Land, so he couldn't perform artificial reincarnation at all.

Moreover, Tsunade wanted to be resurrected in her original form, not reincarnated, which he couldn't do.

Looking at the woman kneeling prostrate before him, Long Er took a deep breath, suppressed any pity he felt, and said coldly, "Even if you beg me, it's no use. What I can't do, I can't do."

After saying that, he walked past Tsunade and left.

Tsunade didn't look up until she heard the door open and close. Her golden eyes were filled with sadness and disappointment, and tears streamed down her face.

Is there really no technology in this world to resurrect the dead?

As a medical ninja, she was originally the one most certain of this.

Because a person is composed of not only the body, but also the soul.

Medical ninjutsu is a Yang Release technique, which only affects the body. No matter how powerful it is, it can only heal or change the body, and has no effect on the soul.

She originally had no intention of reviving Kato Dan and Nawaki, and she didn't take it seriously even when Orochimaru claimed that he would definitely develop a ninjutsu that could revive the dead and grant the living eternal life.

But when the miracle happened, she still couldn't resist the urge to bring her family and first love back to life.

The person involved denied the claim.

She didn't know if the other party didn't want to help or was genuinely unable to do so, but this profit-driven guy refused without even discussing conditions.

That means that even if it were possible to resurrect the dead, the other party would absolutely not help.

At the very least, I can't afford the price.

"I finally regained hope, but it only led to despair once again." Tsunade slumped on the tatami mat, looking out at the dawning light through the paper door, feeling that her life was bleak.

……

After saying goodbye to Tsunade, Ryuji planned to go back and get some sleep.

But his mood was affected, and he couldn't sleep after going back, so he got up and went into the laboratory.

This time, we are conducting an experiment on a celestial body.

Or rather, it was for the immortal body that Gin and himself created.

Although a highly toxic substance that inhibits plant growth but has no effect on humans was obtained from Wanlijiang, the specific dosage still needs to be tested.

otherwise.

If there is too little, it will cause the white leukocytes to become plant-like after absorbing a huge amount of life force; if there is too much, it will directly kill the white leukocytes.

Long Er first used the formula to calculate the approximate proportion, and then used the process of elimination to conduct experiments little by little.

When the sun reached its zenith, he finally calculated the most suitable proportions.

Holding the immortal cell that had successfully fused with an ordinary person's cell, Ryuji showed a hint of relief on his face.

"Let's finish making Silver's Hermit Body first!"

The creation of Silver's immortal body has been delayed for too long, and Ryuji is not going to delay any longer.

He identified the precursor cells of Silver and fused them with White Zetsu cells to cultivate characteristics that could adapt to the Celestial cells.

Then, new silver cells are fused with fairy cells to cultivate fairy cells that are 100% compatible with the silver soul, and then a body is made.

Finally, there are adjustments to the body's appearance and strength.

Even with a 3D printer, physical features and strength can be adjusted however you like.

However, the human body is very complex, and even a small difference can cause a decline in bodily functions.

If you make arbitrary adjustments, you'll only create a deformity; therefore, you need a scientific approach.

"A human body cannot be compared to a single entity; it's impossible to replicate a hundred times the muscle density of a normal person. However, we can create innate superhuman strength based on Tsunade's physical characteristics. But a woman's advantage lies in her flexibility, so creating innate superhuman strength would affect her flexibility... How should we decide?"

Ryuji pinched his chin, lost in thought, and ultimately found it difficult to make a decision.

"Let's ask Gin!"

I won't take any more precautions against theft; my body can't handle it.

I will try my best to update and finish this book. After that, I will write books on other websites where there is no piracy. I will come back to Qidian when there is no more piracy.

Actually, this book was initially published on an external website, and it did quite well.

We were almost ready to sign the contract, but then I saw the anti-theft test that Eagle did a while ago. I thought Qidian would implement anti-theft measures, so I rejected their offer and came here instead.

It turns out that it was just wishful thinking on my part.

Never mind, I won't say any more.

Since it's your own decision, just keep going.

I will try my best to update this book and finish it as soon as possible.

Finally, let me talk about the matter of Ye Moyang.

The Wood Release ninja was initially intended to be female, named Rena, but considering that the protagonist already had enough women around him and he didn't want to be a child who was also female, he was changed to male.

However, some names were forgotten to be changed.

(End of this chapter)