Konoha: The Gu Master Creates the Hokage.

Chapter 174 It's just a little hardship (Third and Fourth Updates)

Tsunade fell silent.

Upon hearing that You Nu Zhihui had spent three years alone in Loulan, she couldn't help but feel a tremor in her heart.

Being in an unfamiliar place with no friends must be incredibly difficult.

"I'm fine."

"It's just a little bit of weathering," said Yu Nu Zhihui nonchalantly.

"You little rascal!"

Tsunade asked, somewhat annoyed, "Do you even understand the danger involved?"

Waiting three years is already considered extremely lucky.

What if we traveled back even earlier?

Ten years? Thirty years? One hundred years?

They'll never be able to return, even if they die of old age.

What should she do then?

"Feel sorry."

Yu Nu Zhihui quickly said, "This will definitely not happen again next time."

"You want a next time?"

Tsunade grabbed his collar, leaned forward, and her bright brown eyes were filled with danger.

Oil Girl Zhihui's eyelids twitched.

All he could see was a vast expanse of white.

The ground was covered in snow, except for a faint ditch.

"There will be no next time!"

Yu Nuzhi loudly promised, "From now on, I'll only listen to the teacher! I'll do whatever the teacher tells me to do!"

His bottom line is quite flexible.

Tsunade gave a soft snort, released her grip, and took two steps back.

The oil-loving Zhihui's gaze was too obvious; she had already noticed it.

This kid is getting bolder and bolder!

If it weren't for the fact that he had just returned, Tsunade would have beaten him so badly he couldn't get out of bed.

"I'm hungry, teacher."

"It's oil-loving Zhihui," he said with a smile.

"Wait."

Tsunade rolled her eyes at him, then, in her high heels, left him with an elegant silhouette.

Oil Girl Zhihui breathed a sigh of relief.

Just like in the original work, he had spent three years in the past, but only three days had passed now.

If the flow of time is the same, then something big is about to happen.

Yu Nu Zhihui closed her eyes.

He has been cultivating for the past three years and is now at the advanced fourth stage.

The speed wasn't slow; rather, the progress was rapid.

The main reason is that he doesn't have any external resources like spirit stones; he's purely focused on cultivation.

Besides, it's normal for cultivation to take decades or even centuries.

Of course, the most important thing for a Gu Master is the Gu insect.

Besides the Giant Spirit Gu we just obtained, there are five more.

[Achieve the "Senior Otaku" achievement and receive the Inertia Gu as a reward.]

[Inertia Gu: A fourth-stage Gu worm that can accumulate all its strength and unleash it in a single attack.]

This achievement was triggered by You Nu Zhihui after he stayed in Loulan for three years.

The Inertia Gu, without a doubt, is equivalent to his full-force attack.

For example, a person may have ten pounds of strength, but it is actually very difficult for him to exert all of that strength.

The inertia gu can achieve this.

With Aburame Zhihui's current strength, very few people could probably block this punch.

The only drawback is that it takes time to accumulate strength.

Fortunately, it can be moved during the process.

[Achieve the achievement "Thoughts Across Time" for Tsunade and receive the reward Giant Spirit Heart Gu.]

[Giant Spirit Heart Gu: Amplifies the Gu Master's mental power up to three times. It can be combined with Giant Spirit Body Gu and Giant Spirit Intent Gu to form the deadly move Giant Spirit Transformation.]

This achievement was triggered by Aburame Shiki in the second year.

How so?

A duplicitous woman.

The system's terminology is always appropriate.

It's missing someone, not longing for them; that's a whole different level.

However, with a little effort, that distance should be bridged.

Aburame Shiki never expected that disappearing for a while would actually strengthen his relationship with Tsunade.

Like the previous Giant Spirit Intent Gu, the Giant Spirit Heart Gu is a matching Gu worm.

Its effect is to amplify the Gu Master's mental power.

Controlling Gu worms consumes mental energy, and after a while, one will become exhausted.

[Achieve the "Great Traitor" achievement and receive the Giant Spirit Body Gu as a reward.]

[Giant Spirit Body Gu: Amplifies the Gu Master's power up to three times; can be combined with Giant Spirit Heart Gu and Giant Spirit Intent Gu to form the deadly move Giant Spirit Transformation.]

This achievement occurred after You Nu Zhihui condoned An Lushan's development of the dragon vein.

The Giant Spirit Body Gu has a simple and direct effect, which needs no further explanation.

The key move is the killing move, Giant Spirit Transformation.

When the three poisons are activated simultaneously, essence, energy, and spirit flow together.

His body swelled to three times its normal size, and his strength and willpower also tripled. His whole body radiated white light, as if a god had descended to earth.

[Achieve the "An Lushan Rebellion" achievement to receive the Azure Sky Gu as a reward.]

[Azure Sky Gu: A fourth-tier Gu worm, not only possessing a vast capacity far exceeding that of other worms of the same level, but also being quick and easy to use.]

The achievement names and rewards are full of twisted humor.

Although the name is full of flaws, the effect is not bad.

It's similar to a storage ring in fantasy novels.

It has a large capacity and can hold a lot of things.

From now on, everything will be much more convenient for Yu Nu Zhihui when she travels.

[Achieve the "Most Tragic Villain" achievement with Centipede and receive the reward: Multiple Sword Shadow Gu.]

[Multiple Sword Shadow Gu: A fourth-stage Gu worm. After use, its shadows are like swords, layered upon layered, resembling a black peacock suddenly spreading its tail feathers.]

This is the achievement bestowed upon Centipede after his death.

As for the reward, it's simply to attack the Gu worms.

In Yu Nu Zhihui's opinion, the most valuable part of this trip was the Giant Spirit Transformation.

This tripled his strength.

With the addition of the Golden True Essence of a fourth-level Gu Master, dealing with a Shadow-level opponent shouldn't be a problem.

But to defeat the Ten-Tails Jinchuriki or Kaguya Otsutsuki, they need to go even further.

However, Yu Nu Zhihui was not in a hurry.

The reason why only six people achieved success in Loulan is because he didn't participate in the original storyline.

Now that we're back in the ninja world, we can continue grinding achievements.

By the time the story concludes, he might have already achieved the sixth level of immortality, or even more daringly, the ninth level of veneration.

"Get up and eat."

Tsunade walked in carrying a bowl of ramen. "The conditions are limited, so please make do with this for now."

"Did the teacher make it?"

Aburame Shiki sat up, took the ramen, and asked.

"It's muted."

Tsunade glanced at him and asked, "If I made this, would you dare eat it?"

"Of course I dare!"

"It's my honor to be able to eat what the teacher makes," said Zhihui with a smile.

"Glib-tongued."

Tsunade's lips curled slightly as she brushed a strand of hair behind her ear and said, "Three years have passed, and you haven't changed at all."

"I've grown bigger!"

Oil Girl Zhihui realized her words were inappropriate and added, "What I meant was that I've grown quite a bit taller."

"Be serious!"

Tsunade clenched her fists, looking like she was about to punch someone, and said, "If you're like Jiraiya, you're not my student."

"I'm very serious."

Oil Girl Zhihui's face stiffened, and she quickly said.

"I'm not a little girl like Hinata... Never mind, you should eat your food."

Tsunade suddenly didn't know what to say, so she turned and left.

She stood outside the tent, staring blankly at the endless yellow sand.

Having witnessed the Konoha Crush and the Dragon Vein, she had confirmed Aburame Shiki's place in her heart.

However, it seems that there is a problem with this teacher-student relationship.

Oil Girl Zhihui scratched his head.

Tsunade seemed a little awkward.

But upon closer reflection, it's a good thing.

He finished his bowl of tonkotsu ramen, and the tent was opened again, but it wasn't Tsunade who came in; it was Shizune.

"Sister Shizune".

Oil Girl Zhihui greeted him with a smile.

"I still feel a little unaccustomed to it."

Shizune crouched down and looked him over. "But you're more mature than before."

As she was talking, she suddenly remembered something and quickly looked away.

After snatching the bowl and chopsticks from Zhihui's hands, she fled as if her life depended on it.

"...?"

Oil Girl Zhihui looked completely bewildered.

What's going on here?

"Brother Zhihui!"

No sooner had Shizune left than Karin rushed in.

She made no attempt to be reserved and ran straight into his arms.

"Ah, that's really good."

Karin hugged him and said happily.

She's only about 1.5 meters tall now.

In the arms of Yu Nu Zhihui, she felt like a little bird nestled against someone.

"Where is the dragon vein?"

"I feel a bit helpless," said Zhihui, the woman from the oil shop.

"It's inside."

Karin took out a scroll and said.

Yu Nu Zhihui's right hand went around her waist and opened the reel.

A moment later, a dragon-shaped jade ruyi appeared.

"pity."

Oil Girl Zhihui felt somewhat regretful.

Although the power of the dragon vein manifests in a somewhat peculiar way, it is indeed chakra, not natural energy.

I should probably visit Shikkulin when I have time.

Tsunade had previously said that once he learned the Yin Seal, he could try to have the slug teach him Sage Mode.

Aburame Shiki isn't very interested in Sage Mode, but he is interested in natural energy.

If Sage Mode can help him absorb natural energy faster, then that would be a huge win.

As for the Yin Seal, You Nu Zhihui had been in Loulan for three years and had naturally mastered it.

"What's a pity?"

Karin asked, puzzled.

"It's nothing."

Aburame Shiki casually explained, "I don't really need it, but I can give it to Kakashi-sensei."

If Kakashi Hatake had the Dragon Vein, he would no longer lack chakra.

Their strength is definitely much greater than in the original work.

This should also trigger an achievement.

"What does Brother Zhihui want?"

Karin said enthusiastically, "We can go get it!"

Why do you say it in such a thuggish way?

Who did he learn this from?

Oil Girl Zhihui patted her on the back and said, "Get up."

If Tsunade were to barge in and witness this scene, he would be in no position to explain himself.

Karin loosened her grip on him.

"Let's go see Kakashi-sensei."

Aburame Shiki arrived at the tent where Hatake Kakashi was.

However, he also met Uchiha Sasuke.

"What an amazing dragon vein!"

Kakashi Hatake looked at Shiki Aburame, who had grown a bit taller, with a look of amazement.

Uchiha Sasuke was extremely frustrated.

He was already no match for Yu Nu Zhi Hui, and now he's been out of the game for three years. What's the point of playing now?

I'm reporting someone for cheating!

Kakashi Hatake and Sasuke Uchiha have already learned the whole story from Tsunade.

But many details have been omitted.

For example, I saw Minato Namikaze.

This is to prevent Kakashi Hatake from being too inquisitive.

In short, the story has changed to Aburame Zhihui traveling three years earlier, while they traveled later, and still managed to defeat Centipede and return to the present.

As for why she lost her memory, Tsunade explained that the loss occurred during her time travel.

Given Tsunade's identity, Kakashi Hatake and Sasuke Uchiha naturally had no doubt about it.

"Kakashi-sensei, this is the core of the Dragon Vein. Here you go."

Oil Girl Zhihui handed him the jade ruyi formed from the dragon vein.

"Really for me?"

A fiery light shone in Kakashi Hatake's eyes.

"Is it possible that it's fake?"

Yu Nu Zhihui said nonchalantly, "After you go back, just find the sealing team to seal it into your body."

Simply put, it means using the dragon vein as a tailed beast.

"Thanks."

Kakashi Hatake said seriously.

He was somewhat emotional.

I never imagined that one day my predicament of lacking mana would be resolved.

From now on, you can use ninjutsu freely without worrying about weakening your body.

[Achieve the achievement "You are a dragon, so be it" for Kakashi Hatake, and receive the reward: Dragon Elephant Giant Strength Gu.]

[Dragon and Elephant Might Gu: A fourth-tier Gu worm that can modify the Gu Master, creating a phantom image of dragon and elephant power out of thin air.]

Oil Girl Zhihui was taken aback.

Did they arrive so quickly?

But it's good that you came.

The power of the dragon and the elephant has transcended the ordinary phantom of beastly power.

To reach a higher level beyond mere strength.

After chatting with the two men for a while, Shizune walked in.

She came to inform them to prepare to return to Sunagakure.

The tent was dismantled in ten minutes.

Yu Nu Zhihui looked toward the dragon vein seal.

They took the core of the dragon vein, intending to travel through it again. It's unknown how many years it will take to gather such a massive amount of chakra.

However, it has nothing to do with Yu Nu Zhihui anymore.

In his view, it would be best if no one traveled through time.

In this way, unexpected plot twists will not occur.

Fengying Building, Fengying Office.

"Tsunade-hime, it's been a long time."

Standing in front of Gaara was a short, squinting old woman.

"So it's Granny Chiyo."

Tsunade gave a light snort and asked, "After hiding for so long, are you finally willing to show your face?"

There was a hint of hostility in her tone.

The two had clashed directly during the Second Shinobi World War.

One poisoned the poison, the other provided the antidote.

Although Tsunade ultimately won, Chiyo left a deep impression on her.

"It's not hiding, it's retirement."

Chiyo said casually, "I heard Gaara became the Kazekage, so I came out to take a look."

Actually, it was because of Shiki Aburame's disappearance that Maki was worried Tsunade would do something, so he brought her out.

Furthermore, with the current chaotic situation in Sunagakure, Chiyo's presence will help stabilize the situation more quickly.

After all, she had a high level of prestige, even higher than Rasa and Gaara.

"Since I'm retired, I should just enjoy my retirement."

Tsunade smiled and said, "It's the world of young people now."

"The same to you."

Ignoring Tsunade's stiff expression, Chiyo spoke frankly.

"Teacher, you're still very young."

Aburame Shiki said calmly, "And I'm here."

"..."

Chiyo's lips twitched slightly.

She really couldn't refute anything when faced with Aburame Shiki, who could defeat Gaara.

Tsunade smiled with satisfaction.

"Cough cough."

Gaara quickly smoothed things over, saying, "It's a great thing that Team 7 returned safely."

Although Yu Nu Zhihui has changed quite a bit.

"This old woman is going first."

Chiyo glanced at Aburame Shiki, then turned and left the Kazekage's office.

"Um... Lord Hokage."

Gaara paused, then asked, "I heard the Chunin Exams will continue in a month. Can Sunagakure send a few people to participate?"

"Of course."

Tsunade said nonchalantly.

With Zhihui the oil lady around, it doesn't matter how many people come.

Two in one

(End of this chapter)