I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 166 The Shadow of Tsunade, one of the Three Ninjas

The Land of Whirlpools, the base of Konoha.

Under the cover of night, Uchiha Yoru, who had just had a heart-to-heart talk with Kakashi in his tent, naturally had to play his part fully when he returned. He pretended to be exhausted and soon fell asleep in bed.

However, just as Uchiha Yoru was asleep, a warm little hand suddenly appeared, and he watched through one eye.

"Red Bean, what are you doing here in the middle of the night instead of going home to rest?"

Upon seeing the newcomer, Uchiha Yoru felt a headache coming on. However, Anko pretended to be calm, but her panicked eyes and trembling hands betrayed her inner turmoil.

"Night, I don't want to leave you, I want to smell your scent."

Under Mitarashi Anko's greedy gaze, and hearing her weak voice, Uchiha Yoru showed a hint of pity and couldn't help but stroke her smooth, soft hair.

"Red Bean, you."

Anko suffered a devastating blow to her spirit, and ever since then she has had a morbid obsession with him, which Uchiha Yoru naturally noticed.

Although his spirit is somewhat distorted, it is clear that he is the one who provides Hongdou with a sense of security, and only a fool would refuse a beautiful girl with such great talent.

Beauty is nothing but a trifle; for Uchiha Yoru's situation, power is everything. People with talent are also part of that power, so he doesn't mind opening his heart a little to gain that power.

Under the caress of a hand, Mitarashi Anko transformed into a docile kitten, lying directly in the quilt, greedily inhaling the familiar scent while enjoying the warm embrace.

It has to be said that Red Bean's development is quite good. In the ninja world, people develop relatively early, both psychologically and physically.

"Night, I want to hold you while I sleep."

Beneath Mitarashi Anko's sickly, intoxicated eyes lay a pitiful, kitten-like appearance, which made Uchiha Yoru smile. He then nodded slightly, earning a delighted look from her.

However, as the kitten lay in its warm bed, several coats slowly came off, and Uchiha Yoru's hand instantly touched the smooth, close-fitting fishnet clothing.

Fishnet clothing is breathable and dissipates heat quickly. Its close-fitting design allows ninjas to move more nimbly. Even if the outer garment is damaged in battle, it will not affect the secrecy of the fishnet clothing. Therefore, it is a favorite of many ninjas, regardless of gender.

Feeling the touch of that delicate body, the kitten let out a mesmerizing sound.

"night."

Mitarashi Anko truly lives up to her reputation as a genius. With her immense chakra nurtured over the years, her skin is as smooth as milk, further enhanced by the allure of her fishnet outfit.

Under the cover of night, the ninja's powerful eyesight was hardly limited, and he could see the kitten in his arms very clearly.

With trembling eyelashes, Mitarashi Anko looked into Yoru's eyes and felt the caresses on her body, instantly feeling a surge of heat throughout her body.

"Night, what Hong and the others can do, I can do too."

Seemingly unaware of this aspect, Mitarashi Anko recalled the scene she saw under the waterfall. In any case, he was a genius back then; if not photographic memory, then close enough.

Mitarashi Anko merely recalled Kurenai Yuhi's actions for a moment before nimbly moving around inside the blankets and bending down.

Uchiha Yoru narrowed his eyes instantly, transforming into a valiant sailor, fighting fiercely with a ferocious little octopus sea monster. The monster, initially reckless, seemed to find its footing later on, its hunting skills becoming increasingly proficient, truly deserving of the title of genius.

The little octopus exerted a powerful suction force, and despite its best efforts, its skin turned red and veins bulged, it was still directly entangled by the opponent's tentacles and dragged violently into the deep sea.

Seawater relentlessly poured in, and Uchiha Yoru gradually found it hard to breathe, feeling like he was about to drown, especially as the opponent's tentacles were sucking everything in sight.

Suddenly! I woke up from the dream.

Mitarashi Anko coughed violently, as if she had choked on something. Amid the violent coughing, there were also clear, greedy swallowing sounds, like a kitten hurriedly stuffing food into its mouth for fear of being caught stealing it.

Then, in the little wildcat's panicked gaze, she saw the anger flashing in her owner's eyes after discovering that she had stolen food.

In its panic, the stray cat was caught red-handed by its owner, who then began to whip and scold it mercilessly, giving this disobedient kitten a good lesson.

……

The next morning, after a night of whipping and training, the kitten was so weak that its bones felt like jelly. It opened its big, tired, and pitiful eyes.

"Night, I will work hard in the future and I will definitely make you satisfied."

Seeing Anko looking like she'd done something wrong, Uchiha Yoru shook his head, looking quite cheerful, and said, "Anko, you're different from others. Just be yourself."

It is indeed different; he wasn't referring to the difference in taste.

It was truly different. The biggest difference between Mitarashi Anko and him was that she regarded him as the only one in her life and was willing to give her life for him. He saw this clearly. Although this feeling was somewhat abnormal, it could satisfy a man's possessiveness.

What's even more different is that in this treacherous ninja world, Mitarashi Anko is someone he can completely trust, someone he can even entrust his back to.

Kurenai and Yugao Uzuki are still a little short of this, but he believes they will be soon.

……

The base of the Mist Ninja.

Wearing a mask and with bandages wrapped around her neck and chest, Mei Terumi's face looked extremely pale inside the tent.

"This is a mission assigned by Commander Suigetsu Hozuki."

The white-eyed blue solemnly handed the mission scroll to Mei Terumi, who became even more furious upon seeing the mission.

"As the friction between Konoha and our Kirigakure intensifies, countless profit-seeking merchants have emerged in the towns of Uzushiogakure due to the war."

Upon hearing this, Mei Terumi snorted coldly, "I'm afraid there are also spies and agents from various ninja villages. In fact, this place is a melting pot of spies from the entire ninja world."

Upon hearing this, Bai Yanqing gave a helpless bitter smile. "Not only that, but countless rogue ninjas and traitors secretly gather here, and countless things that were once shameful are sold here."

"So, this is also a plan that Jonin Suigetsu Hozuki had agreed to after the Fourth Mizukage agreed, to have you infiltrate here and gather information about the island. After all, our goal is this strategic location."

After reading the mission scroll, Mei Terumi sneered, "I'm afraid it's not just me!"

Bai Yanqing fell silent. This was a classified mission, and he couldn't tell the other party, not even though they were both Yuan Masters.

"Since there are people who gather intelligence, there are also those who secretly collect these valuable resources that cannot be brought to light. In fact, many of those who gather intelligence have already infiltrated the area."

Both of them were seasoned ninjas, not simple reckless fools. After Mei Mi finished speaking with a cold laugh, she mocked, "You really are a fat pig who looks like a watermelon. Last time, you even blamed the defeat on us."

The Watermelon Pufferfish Demon is definitely an unpopular figure to them. He doesn't take responsibility and instead shirks it. He's always the first to claim credit for any achievement, otherwise he wouldn't have ended up like this.

"I don't know if the Fourth Mizukage's brain is filled with water. I admit that this is a very important strategic location, but if we Kirigakure and Konoha fight to the death, it will only deplete the village's strength."

Mei Terumi spoke with a cold laugh, while secretly realizing that the village probably wanted to use this opportunity to weaken the power of the bloodline ninja clans within the village. She felt more sorrow than anything else. The sorrow of being a bloodline ninja was that she possessed great power to protect her village, yet the villagers only looked at her with fear and disgust.

The policies of the Land of Water have led to widespread aversion to bloodline limits among ordinary people throughout the country, who even regard them as monsters.

"Remember your meeting code, and don't reveal your ninja identity. At least you won't be in too much danger this time."

Seeing the consolation from the girl with white eyes, Mei Terumi glared at her and said irritably, "Which spy doesn't lurk in dangerous places? You're saying there's no danger?"

Faced with the furious Mei Terumi, Byakugan Ao clearly backed down, scratching his head awkwardly, "Um, I have to go now."

Watching the Byakugan Blue leave in a disheveled state, Mei Terumi, wearing a mask, clenched her fists in resentment. "Damn it! Uchiha Yoru, you're lucky. I'll definitely get my revenge when I get the chance."

What angered her was that she had suffered a great loss at the hands of the other side, and now they were going to transfer her away from the main battlefield. Such a deep hatred was now gone without a chance.

Thinking of the two wounds on her abdomen and chest, Mei Terumi couldn't help but grit her teeth and mutter in a low voice, "You bastard who doesn't know how to cherish a beautiful woman. Next time, I'll definitely give you a kiss that melts your heart and soul. What a waste of such a handsome face."

Mei Terumi wasn't a love-struck fangirl. She naturally appreciated his handsome appearance, but she harbored a secret resentment towards his actions, especially the two times he nearly cost her her life on the battlefield. She would never let him go if given the chance.

……

Towns in the Land of Whirlpools.

Although this place is chaotic, it must be said that due to some special reason, its prosperity is in no way inferior to the most prosperous towns of the five great nations, because anything can be traded here, including contraband from various countries, and even ninja slaves.

Even in chaotic places, there are rules, and in doing so, a unique kind of prosperity has emerged.

The town instantly became bustling after the snowstorm. Ordinary people rarely saw this place; the streets were filled with ninja, samurai, and even merchants from the five great nations.

Two figures arrived outside the town that day.

"We've arrived at our destination." A spirited voice rang out as golden hair flew through the air and bright brown eyes held a nostalgic look.

"Lady Tsunade, take care." The girl dressed in traditional black clothing showed a respectful expression, but when she raised her head, her face, which was not particularly pretty, exuded a pure feeling.

"Stop nagging. This time, you should stay in Shikkotsu Forest and practice the ninjutsu I'm teaching you. It won't be long before we're no longer in this damned place."

With her flowing blonde hair, Tsunade, now only 40 years old, exudes a mature aura, but the expression on her face clearly shows that she was full of resentment when she came here.

A pair of delicate hands, painted with red nail polish like a young girl's, were clenched into fists as she muttered angrily, "Damn Jiraiya, and those old bastards in the village who should be in their coffins long ago. If they're so capable of causing trouble, they should clean it up themselves instead of making me wipe their butts."

It is clear that Tsunade, as one of the Legendary Sannin, was aware of some things even though she was not in the village. For example, Orochimaru's defection filled her with anger, calling him a bunch of dirty and rotten old men.

"The village said that you, Lady Tsunade, should stay nearby, and also that important item."

It's obvious that the village doesn't dare to command Tsunade like they do Jiraiya, after all, with her status comes privileges.

"Okay, mute. You should go back now."

Tsunade looked impatient, and although she waved her hand impatiently, her bright brown eyes were fixed on Shizune, or rather, on a briefcase in Shizune's hand.

Shizune, feeling uneasy under his gaze, put on a pitiful look. "Lady Tsunade, this is the village's funding for us. If we lose it all, we'll be homeless again."

"Enough with the nagging. Those old bastards who're half-buried in the ground are annoying enough."

Under Tsunade's irritated expression, Shizune, with a tearful look on her face, obediently handed over the briefcase. The moment she took the briefcase, Tsunade's irritation vanished, replaced by a joyful smile.

"Haha, this time I'm going to win big!"

"Lady Tsunade." Looking at Tsunade, who had suddenly entered a state of complete absorption, Shizune couldn't help but show a pitiful expression. At this moment, she was very suspicious that the reason she was sent to Shikkotsu Forest for training was just to get rid of her so that Lady Tsunade could gamble freely in the casino without any restraint.

Seeing Shizune's pitiful eyes, Tsunade sighed and waved her hand helplessly, "Alright, alright, don't worry, Shizune. I'll keep some money in reserve this time. At least I'll pay for the accommodation first."

However, seeing Tsunade's guarantee, the naive girl Shizune sighed helplessly, clearly no longer believing Tsunade's promise.

Hai-Xu-You-Shen-Wei

Spiritual Arts

A sticky slug, as tall as a person, appeared and immediately spoke to the two of them in a sweet female voice.

"Lady Tsunade."

It has to be said that of all the Sannin's summoned beasts, only Tsunade's is the most respectful and obedient, and it even has a young lady's voice, which is incredibly pleasant to hear.

When Shizune used the Summoning Jutsu, Tsunade saw the scene of biting her finger in black and white, but it was clear that she was still somewhat moved, though she hid it very well.

"Lady Tsunade, take care."

After Shizune was taken away by the slug, Tsunade shook her head to put aside her bad mood. When she looked down at the heavy suitcase, she instantly smiled with excitement.

"Haha, this time with Silent on, finally no one's bothering us."

With a hearty smile, he swung his golden hair as he slowly walked into the city.

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