I founded the "Bragging Cult" in Naruto.

Chapter 648 All addictive things are best avoided before even being touched.

"Xiao Gang, Grandpa knows that your second grandpa often tells you that Grandpa isn't smart, but you can't fool Grandpa like that, especially since your second grandpa and your students are here right now."

"You can fool Grandpa, but can you fool these two?"

Hashirama Senju held up his sake cup, looking at Tsunade speechlessly. Tobirama Senju also looked puzzled, clearly not believing Tsunade's explanation, as it was rather outrageous.

Tatsuma was momentarily dazed. He had forgotten that even he found it difficult to completely separate the Tsunade in front of him from his teacher. After all, unlike Hiruzen Sarutobi who had aged and become weathered, Tsunade had not changed at all.

Therefore, Tatsuma often unconsciously thinks that Tsunade is his teacher, and he really didn't consider the fact that she has hemophobia, since he had already tried to overcome it once.

Carrying Nawaki through various explosive tags, he practically cultivated Nawaki into a naturally explosive physique. Kato Dan, through his accumulated research and knowledge, also managed to rescue him.

Therefore, his teacher did not suffer from hemophobia. Years later, Chenma had forgotten about it. At this moment, he rubbed his temples, looking like he had a headache.

However, in Tobirama Senju's view, Tatsuma was having a headache because of his teacher's unreliability. He scolded him, "Tsuna, what do you take the succession to Hokage for? A game?"

Not only did you refuse us repeatedly, but now you're going back on your word and using such a ridiculous excuse. Do you really think we can't do anything about it just because we're about to leave?

"No, Second Grandfather, I really don't believe you, look!"

As she spoke, Tsunade picked up a fork from the table, wiped it briefly on the tablecloth, and then stabbed it into her palm. When she saw the blood gushing from her palm, her entire demeanor, expression, and the emotions she exuded changed.

Tobirama Senju's face gradually darkened. He could easily tell whether Tsunade was acting or not, but because of this, his heart became incredibly heavy.

The Hokage rarely participates in battles, but when a battle requires the Hokage's participation, it undoubtedly affects the fate of the entire village. Just like the Konoha Crush plan launched by Orochimaru yesterday morning, Hiruzen Sarutobi had no choice but to go into battle.

In such battles or campaigns, the Hokage cannot be absent, and must even lead the charge. Just like when Hiruzen Sarutobi encountered the reincarnations of the First and Second Hokage, plus Tatsuma, an outsider, no matter how terrified he was, he would not think of escaping.

Even if he dies in battle, he must provide spiritual strength to the village; that is the job of the Hokage.

If Hiruzen Sarutobi flees first, or shows a negative attitude of fear and avoidance of battle, then the morale of the entire village will collapse directly, and they will be defeated before the battle even begins.

Tsunade, who suffers from hemophobia, is unable to participate in battles. Even if there is only a one in a thousand chance that Tsunade is required to fight while in office, she cannot suffer from hemophobia.

With only one day and one night left, how can we solve this problem?

Tobirama Senju didn't know much about hemophobia, but he did know that the disease existed. However, most of those who suffered from it were genin or chunin who lacked a firm sense of ninjutsu, and they would seriously resist fighting and war after the war.

Tobirama Senju's usual approach to dealing with such ninjas was quite simple: he would persuade them to retire and live as ordinary people, leaving behind the ninja career that required frequent battles.

But Tsunade couldn't. She was already recognized and known throughout the village as the Fifth Hokage, and she had to take over the position. There was no time left for Tobirama Senju to find another Hokage.

Tatsuma gently wiped away the blood from Tsunade's palm, allowing her wound to heal completely. Tsunade's reason gradually returned. Tatsuma, holding the tissue, frowned and pursed his lips, saying:

"Fears are usually unusual. For example, young children are afraid of ghosts. If we make the things we fear common and overload our cognition, we may be able to solve the phobia."

Of course, it may also worsen the condition. After all, if phobia is regarded as a psychological allergy, long-term exposure to allergens may also cause the disease to worsen. For example, claustrophobia is very difficult to overload and desensitize.

If I'm not mistaken, the source of the teacher's hemophobia is a cognitive resistance to the deaths of her younger brother, Nawaki, and her lover, Kato Dan. She shuts down her self-awareness whenever she sees similar things.

Upon hearing Tatsuma's analysis, the Senju brothers' expressions turned grave. Hashirama was more concerned about Tsunade's plight, while Tobirama was concerned about the treatment plan proposed by Tatsuma.

"In such a short time, who could overload Xiaogang's cognition?"

After thinking for a moment, Tobirama Senju asked, and Tatsuma named two candidates in his mind: "Orochimaru and Itachi Uchiha."

"They're all rogue ninja."

Tobirama Senju clicked his tongue and said, while Tsunade, who had just regained consciousness, asked, "What are you talking about?"

"It's nothing, you can go back now."

Tobirama Senju waved his hand, looked at his elder brother Hashirama Senju, hesitated for a moment, then nodded and stood up, saying, "Tsuna, find us a place to stay. We didn't sleep last night, we're exhausted."

Tsunade glanced hesitantly at Tobirama Senju and Tatsuma Sakamoto, feeling that the two were plotting something, and that it was highly likely.

After all, based on her understanding of her second grandfather and her brief knowledge of her "disciple," Tsunade felt that neither of them were good people in the traditional sense.

But she knew she couldn't get anything out of these two, so she could only be pushed out of the private room by Hashirama Senju. After they left, Tobirama Senju finally spoke:

How much do you know about Itachi Uchiha?

"Master of Illusion"

Tatsuma said briefly. Tobirama Senju pursed his lips. Ordinary genjutsu ninjas and genjutsu could not possibly cure Tsunade's current condition, so she must be an extraordinary genjutsu master.

He pointed to his eyes, and Tatsuma nodded. Tobirama Senju then relaxed his furrowed brows; Tatsuma's reaction had already given him the answer.

Itachi Uchiha possessed at least one Mangekyou Sharingan eye technique related to genjutsu. If genjutsu was already powerful, then with the Sharingan and the Mangekyou Sharingan's genjutsu, there might actually be hope.

However, there are also huge risks involved. After all, there is cognitive overload. If the outcome is good, then Tsunade will solve her hemophobia problem. If she fails, Tsunade may even become an idiot or a madwoman.

"Besides that, what other methods do you think there are?"

Tobirama Senju wasn't going to gamble everything, and Tatsuma offered other solutions: "Memory sealing, artificial color perception impairment, or even simpler, having the teacher wear polarized glasses during battle."

But Tobirama Senju shook his head. The shortcomings of these plans were very obvious. Whether it was a beautiful memory or a painful memory, they were key to shaping a person. How could they be easily erased?

A person's appearance is shaped by everything they experience. Besides, it's one thing for Kato to forget, but how can Tsunade forget her own brother?

Moreover, any seal can be broken eventually. If the seal is broken during a battle, any remaining room for maneuver may disappear.

As for the latter two, they also have major flaws. What Tobirama Senju wanted was a solution that addressed both the symptoms and the root cause.

"What can you do if something goes wrong during treatment?"

After some thought, Tobirama Senju decided to stick to the previous plan. Tatsuma wasn't surprised; otherwise, he wouldn't have brought it up first, and specifically mentioned that plan. He replied:

"I will do my best to heal any secondary damage to the soul that may occur during the treatment process. At worst, it will be futile and will not make things worse."

"That's settled then. You handle this matter; I won't get involved."

"Don't worry, Second Hokage. Sasuke looks like Izuna, but Itachi doesn't look like Madara at all."

A hint of unease flashed across Tobirama Senju's face as Tatsuma exposed his thoughts. What Tatsuma said was also the reason why he had asked Tatsuma to handle the Uchiha Itachi incident at noon.

Even knowing what the Uchiha clan had gone through, Tobirama Senju didn't know if he could maintain absolute rationality if he encountered someone who looked exactly like Madara Uchiha.

But it's still tolerable if they don't look alike.

Seeing that Tobirama Senju's slightest obstacle had disappeared, Tatsuma asked, "Then when should I bring Itachi Uchiha over?"

"Xiao Gang drank quite a bit of alcohol, about two hours later."

Although he didn't know Tsunade's exact alcohol tolerance, Tobirama Senju could tell from his observation skills that Tsunade was already quite drunk, and that she should be fast asleep in two hours.

Chenma nodded, sensed Uchiha Itachi's location, and found that he was still asleep in the wild.

Tobirama poured himself a glass of sake, held up the bottle, and looked at Tatsuma, only to find that his glass of sake seemed untouched since the meal began. He asked, "Not drinking?"

"I rarely drink it."

"Good habits."

Tobirama Senju nodded, but still put down the sake bottle, raised his own sake cup, and extended it to Tatsuma. Tatsuma could only raise his own sake cup, clink glasses with Tobirama Senju, and drink it.

Chenma simply doesn't like to drink, not that he can't drink. With his metabolic capacity, this amount of alcohol won't have any effect on him.

However, once you start, you'll start again. If you easily drink a glass of wine, you'll unconsciously start the next banquet with a glass, and then be asked to drink more. Gradually, this will accumulate and you'll become an alcoholic.

Most things that can become addictive develop gradually, from small amounts to large amounts and from weak to strong, eventually leading to dependence.

Therefore, even when facing a table full of seniors, Tatsuma would only drink the last cup out of politeness, and no more.

Senju Tobirama nodded in appreciation, stood up, and said, "Go pay the bill. I came from the Pure Land and have no money."

"Is there a possibility that... I don't have it either?"

The two looked at each other, and suddenly felt a little awkward. Tobirama Senju sighed and said, "Let's register it under Tsunade's name. Ask the boss to postpone the registration date by two days, and we'll ask for it after she takes office."

"That way we can manage the village's accounts. You're really something, Second Generation Lord."

"You're drunk."

The two exchanged a smile, happily paid their bills, and left. Even if they hadn't paid, the shop owner wouldn't have dared to pursue the matter, but the feeling of lining one's own pocket was truly addictive.

Two hours later, Itachi Uchiha gently rubbed his eyes, wiping away the grime that had accumulated after sleeping all afternoon. He looked at Tatsuma and Tobirama Senju with strange expressions, then looked apologetically at Tsunade. His eyes had already transformed into the Mangekyou Sharingan.

"I'm sorry, Fifth Hokage, all of this was at the request of the Second and Fourth Hokage."

With a silent apology, Itachi Uchiha unleashed a wisp of killing intent. Tsunade, who was fast asleep after drinking, suddenly opened her eyes and was about to instinctively dodge when she met a pair of Mangekyou Sharingan eyes.

"Tsukuyomi!"

In a daze, Tsunade found herself in a rainforest, and the voice of that unfamiliar disciple inexplicably echoed in her mind.

"Teacher, I can only give you this one chance. Save Nawaki and Kato Dan-senpai on your own."

For some reason, Tsunade felt that Tatsuma's voice sounded somewhat unnatural, as if someone was deliberately imitating it, but the situation before her left her no time to think about anything else.

In the distance, a boy was seen rushing excitedly toward the enemy, with explosive tags lying at his feet.

"Rope Tree!!!"

"Bang!"

(End of this chapter)