I founded the "Bragging Cult" in Naruto.

Chapter 421 When people urgently need to use the restroom, they tend to be exceptionally concise in their speech.

After Hiruzen Sarutobi agreed, Tatsuma left without being polite. Minato thought for a moment and decided to first tell Hiruzen Sarutobi and Shikamaru the important matter, since the next work arrangements would also require intelligence support.

As for Hatake Sakumo, he told all the Konoha spies to go back and rest, while he himself took the backup intelligence and coordinated with other departments. This was the last mission of his career in the Anbu, and he didn't want to drag things out.

Although staying up all night wouldn't have much of an impact, his injuries only affect his combat ability, not his work, so there's little need to procrastinate.

Of course, Sakumo Hatake wasn't using his actions to serve as a comparison for Tatsuma. If he could, he would even be willing to run errands for Tatsuma. However, he knew very little about the details of the battle and couldn't help him.

Konoha, which was always on standby, immediately sprang into action after Tatsuma and the others returned. However, upon returning home, Tatsuma went straight to the bathroom.

He pulled off his clothes, letting his guard down completely. In an instant, his skin turned bright red. He turned on the tap, and cool water poured down from the showerhead.

"Hiss hiss~"

But when the water droplets fell on him, it was as if they were dripping onto red-hot metal, constantly jumping around, yet unable to actually touch him.

"Huff~ Huff~"

With each breath Chenma exhaled, wisps of steam rose rapidly in the not-so-hot bathroom, soon turning it into a sauna-like steam room.

Throughout the journey, Tatsuma had been trying to suppress the chakra within his body, which was why he was unwilling to talk for long with Yahiko and the others, as well as Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others.

It's like someone who's holding back diarrhea; even the most important things will only be said in a few words.

As he gave up suppressing his chakra, Tatsuma's body temperature continued to rise, and water droplets danced on his skin before evaporating. Tatsuma was also adapting to the two types of chakra that had never appeared in his body before.

He raised his left hand, and as if by instinct, mixed chakra condensed in his palm, and a ball of crimson magma floated above his palm.

Tatsuma stopped outputting chakra, and the magma was quickly annihilated by the water droplets, turning into a black, glassy stone. It was still extremely hot, but when it fell into Tatsuma's hand, he did not react at all, because his body was hotter than the stone.

The concentration of steam exhaled during breathing also continuously increases, just like the ninja world's Chojin.

It wasn't until Tatsuma gradually adapted to these two powers and his chakra was almost depleted that his breathing gradually returned to normal and his body temperature continued to drop.

"Sizzle~"

After showering for ten minutes, the water droplets finally touched Tatsuma's skin. The bloodstains on his body were now charred black, and the heat and water turned them into ink that flowed down his body.

There was no need for shampoo or shower gel; Tatsuma's body became clean and dry. Touching his skin, which had no slippery feel, Tatsuma turned off the tap.

There was no need for a towel to wipe it; as the fire and earth chakra within the body merged and fused, wisps of white smoke rose from the skin, and it instantly became dry.

"I must say, it's really convenient."

Before even experiencing the boost that [Samadhi Fire] provides to combat, Tatsuma already felt it was a divine skill. The only side effect was that his already curly hair seemed to have become even curlier. As for [Unparalleled Strength]...

"Click click click~"

Tatsuma clenched his fist, unleashing a burst of power. He activated both [Super Strength] and [Unparalleled Super Strength] simultaneously, resulting in a broken finger bone and damage to his muscles and tendons.

He quickly used Yin Healing Destruction to heal his body. Tatsuma was somewhat speechless. He hadn't excessively trained his physique like Sento, Nawaki, and Might Guy, but with the amplification from [Unceasing] and the Divine Tree Cells, his physique was still beyond the reach of ordinary people.

Even with such a physique, it couldn't withstand the astonishing power unleashed by the highly activated body cells.

Having completely exhausted his chakra, Tatsuma sighed. He knew that utilizing the abilities granted by these two talents in battle was a long and arduous task.

Fortunately, for him now, the [Samadhi Fire] and [Unparalleled Strength] are not necessities, and he has plenty of time to gradually adapt.

After leaving the bathroom and changing his clothes, Tatsuma went straight to the kitchen. Only strawberry ice cream could relieve his current heat and the weakness caused by excessive chakra consumption.

Fortunately, this battle did not push him to the brink of exhaustion, unlike the previous mission to the Land of Water where he had reduced his weight to the limit. This time, his weakness was only very temporary, like the burden of an ordinary person running an extra five kilometers.

While secretly eating strawberry ice cream with a chocolate coating, Tatsuma was unusually relaxing at home. If anyone else saw him like this, Tatsuma would definitely break his persona, and not just once, but twice.

One is the persona of Tatsuma, who is always working or studying diligently, while the other is the persona of someone who has maintained a ten-year aversion to chocolate.

After finishing the food, the wrappers should also be destroyed. A good ninja would not overlook such details. Tatsuma always used the Transformation Jutsu to make purchases.

Actually, Tatsuma wasn't particularly fond of chocolate before, but as the saying goes, what you can't have always seems more alluring. Eating chocolate secretly has a unique charm.

After rinsing his mouth with whole milk, Tatsuma was pondering where to eat tonight—whether to mooch off the restaurant next door or go out and find a place to eat—when he suddenly sensed Minato's arrival.

Not only the water gate, but also Sakumo Hatake.

Before the two could knock, Tatsuma went out to greet them. After all, Hatake Sakumo was, after all, a senior. Although the two had once jokingly addressed each other as brothers, proper etiquette still had to be observed, since this was the Senju clan's territory.

"Please come in."

Using teaware, tea leaves, and clear water "borrowed" from next door, Tatsuma began to brew tea with great courtesy.

"No need to be so polite, I've come to your home for a consultation."

Sakumo Hatake waved his hand and sat down leisurely. Minato, needless to say, was as comfortable as if he were back in his own home. He even used Flying Thunder God Technique to go back to his own home and bring some fruit when he saw that Tatsuma's house didn't have any for entertaining guests.

Sakumo Hatake's injuries had been treated urgently, and he had changed his clothes. Judging from the time, he should have washed and changed at the Anbu base, since being covered in blood was not a suitable place for a visit.

Upon hearing that Hatake Sakumo was visiting under the pretext of a medical consultation, Tatsuma smiled and asked, "How about we have a joint consultation for you with the teacher?"

Tatsuma quickly assessed Hatake Sakumo's injuries and devised a treatment plan, but he knew Sakumo couldn't have come just for a medical consultation; he must have come to discuss something.

As expected, Hatake Sakumo nodded and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you and Tsunade."

"Let's have some tea first. There's a banquet planned at home today, so please stay and join in the fun. Minato, you should also pick up Kushina later."

Tatsuma brewed the tea and served it to the two of them. After they finished drinking, Minato said, "Then I'll go pick up Kushina first. I left so suddenly today and didn't have time to explain to her."

"Haha~ You'll be a good husband."

Sakumo Hatake chuckled and teased, while Minato nodded somewhat shyly and left first. Sakumo then looked at Tatsuma and asked, "What good news has happened? Could it be that Tsunade and Dan are about to get married?"

"Their relationship is complicated."

Tatsuma shook his head. Tsunade and Kato Dan hadn't had any conflicts, but they had overlooked the fact that they were going to get married. However, Tatsuma understood that Tsunade's marriage would have too much of an impact, and perhaps it would be better if she didn't get married.

There was no need to tell Sakumo Hatake about these family matters; Tatsuma directly explained the reason: "Today, we finalized a cooperation agreement with the village, and the teacher felt it was necessary to hold a banquet, since she needed an excuse to drink."

"I see."

Although he wasn't sure what kind of cooperation it was, judging from the tone, it seemed to be mutually beneficial. Hatake Sakumo didn't ask any further questions, but instead changed the subject, saying, "Root won't be able to gain momentum for the next three to five years, so the Anbu is in your hands."

"The Anbu is ultimately the Hokage's Anbu, and the Hokage's will is the decisive factor in the Anbu's future."

Tatsuma shook his head and did not agree to Sakumo Hatake's request. After all, he didn't know how long he could stay in the Anbu. Hiruzen Sarutobi had hinted and explicitly stated many times that he did not want him to continue staying in the Anbu.

Although Tatsuma is currently in the Anbu, which is similar to Sakumo Hatake being in the Anbu, it won't affect his reputation accumulation. However, the difference is that Sakumo Hatake's career path is not Hokage, and he doesn't need anything public.

But Chenma is different. His path to development is already quite clear. He needs some clean, public achievements and reputation, as well as some public connections.

Therefore, Hiruzen Sarutobi's requirement for him was that when the Anbu could no longer help him grow quickly, he had to leave the Anbu, because the second half of the "Hokage" training process had not yet begun.

The latter half of the process is not about strength and talent, but about what makes one a worthy Hokage. The sooner you get it, the better. You don't have to become Hokage immediately after you get it; it's good to keep it in reserve and collect interest.

Tatsuma also had plans, and he believed that the opportunity to leave the Anbu would probably be the day his Wood Release was exposed.

Although he was not a member of the Senju clan, Tatsuma enjoyed all the honors and privileges of the Senju clan and was seen as one by others. Therefore, returning as a Wood Release ninja was naturally the best solution.

Of course, part of the reason is that the Senju clan is the only group that would unconditionally protect Tatsuma's identity as a Wood Release ninja. When his Wood Release was exposed and he left the Anbu, the Senju clan would help him withstand the pressure from the village.

It wasn't entirely pure, but his mutual help with the Senju clan was what Mito's grandmother hoped for. Uzumaki Mito entrusted him with the care of the Senju clan and promised that they would help him when he needed it most, which was the opportune moment.

For Tatsuma now, it's time to reveal his Wood Release.

After chatting with Hatake Sakumo for a while, preparations began for the banquet next door. Tsunade, Nawaki, Kato Dan and Shizune, as well as Minato and Kushina, and Nono, a student, also arrived.

Because he had to bring along Sakumo Hatake, a "distinguished guest," Tatsuma didn't go immediately. Instead, he waited until just before the banquet was about to begin before taking Sakumo Hatake there, not because he was being lazy.

Hearing about today's events, Tsunade happily drank two more bottles of sake, exclaiming that her disciple had the air of her grandfather, leaving Tatsuma speechless. Admit it, right? Reversing the Heavenly Dipper, being your teacher's grandfather?

Even if you don't admit it, Tatsuma is still a little arrogant, and he's too lazy to be humble in front of Tsunade.

Seemingly realizing the awkwardness of the situation, Tsunade composed herself, looked at Sakumo Hatake, and asked, "Sakumo-senpai, what are your plans after you retire?"

This was one of the important topics of discussion when Hatake Sakumo came to visit. Hatake Sakumo smiled, took a sip of wine, and said, "Leading a team is not very realistic. It's too risky for my team members. They'll probably find a stable job in the village."

Lord Tokiwa had previously invited me to take over his position, and after much consideration, I've decided to agree.

"Uncle Qu Feng?"

Tsunade held her wine glass, remained silent for a moment, and then said, "When you have a detailed talk with Uncle Torifu another day, bring Tatsuma along. He hasn't visited in a long time."

"it is good."

(End of this chapter)