Naruto: Becoming Stronger by Pampering Your Sister

Neji wasn't surprised at all that Shizune could find his address and call out his name; such things could be easily investigated.

If she didn't even have this kind of method, then Tsunade would truly be unworthy of the title of one of the Legendary Sannin.

"No, although it was my own decision, I hope you can return the necklace to Lady Tsunade. This necklace is very important to Lady Tsunade."

"Furthermore, although we may be overthinking it, this necklace is cursed. Anyone other than Lady Tsunade will suffer misfortune if they wear it."

Shizune said anxiously, not only for Tsunade, but also for Neji. In short, she absolutely had to get this necklace back.

"A curse?" Neji narrowed his eyes, then realized.

There does seem to be such a claim, but it's all just Tsunade's imagination.

Tsunade gave this necklace to Nawaki and Dan, because it was given to her by Hashirama, and she hoped that the necklace could protect them.

However, things didn't go as planned, and both of them died one after the other. From then on, Tsunade believed that the necklace was an ominous object.

"Go back. I'm not returning the necklace," Neji said firmly.

What if someone takes advantage of me while I'm carrying this? After all, there aren't many honest people like me.

"Neji, why won't you listen to me? Wearing this necklace will really bring you misfortune!!" Shizune shouted at Neji, who was wearing the necklace.

"It was because of this necklace that Lady Tsunade was able to witness the deaths of the two people she loved most, which is why she became the way she is now."

“Shizune, strictly speaking, I have never experienced the pain of losing a loved one or a loved one, so I cannot understand Tsunade’s suffering. But I think Nawaki and Kato Dan would not want her to become like this either.” Neji gradually became serious.

"Tsunade said that all Hokage are fools, and I don't disagree with that. That's why they have to bear the pain of others."

"The Hokage is someone who carries on despite their injuries, going further than others. Even if others have to step over their own corpses, they would never step over the corpses of their comrades!"

Chapter 57 The Medical Ninja Who Fears Blood

Shizune's heart skipped a beat, but she still refused to give up: "You're just a kid who hasn't experienced anything. Don't be so presumptuous as to think that other people's pain is so simple."

"Believe it or not, she used this necklace as collateral, and I'm not returning it. Go back and tell Tsunade I won't die. Let's see if what you call a curse can kill me!"

"You brat! You'll regret this!"

Shizune uttered a harsh remark, walked straight out of the room, gave Neji a deep look before leaving, and then stormed off angrily.

"Whoo~"

"System, open my properties panel."

[Host: Hyuga Neji]

Age: 13

Chakra nature: Fire, Earth, Water, Wind, Lightning

[Bloodline Limit: Byakugan (Pure)]

[Physical Skills: Soft Fist, Bagua Palm - Return to Heaven, Bagua Sixty-Four Palms, Bagua Empty Palm, Soft Step Double Lion Fist, Guardian Bagua Sixty-Four Palms, Cherry Blossom Rush, Bagua - Mountain Breaking Strike]

[Ninjutsu: Three Body Techniques (Transformation, Substitution, Clone), Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique, Palm Healing Technique, Summoning Technique (Tools, Slugs), Intimidation, All-Killing Ash Bones, Spirit Ball, Fire Release: Dragon Fire Technique, Earth Release: Earth Dragon Bullet, Earth Release: Earth Flow Wall, Flame Bullet, Hidden Shadow Snake Hands, Snake, Eight-Headed Serpent Technique, Tuoyanlujia, Great Serpent Style Substitution Technique, Chakra Scalpel, Kagura's Mind's Eye, Rabbit Hair Needle, Ninja Art: Creation Rebirth]

[Overall Strength: Elite Jonin]

"It's boring." Neji lay down on the bed, even the attribute panel couldn't arouse his interest.

"The deaths of Kato Dan and Nawaki have had a huge impact on Tsunade." Neji stared at the ceiling and muttered to himself, "No matter what, we must bring Tsunade back."

Meanwhile, after her unpleasant encounter with Neji, Shizune returned to her room in a huff.

"That little guy really said that?" Tsunade put down her wine glass, looked at Shizune who was constantly pouring out her grievances, and asked with a smile.

“That’s right!” Shizune said angrily.

"Lady Tsunade, you have no idea about that brat's attitude. What right does someone who has never experienced anything have to comment on others?" Shizune said indignantly.

"Haha, Shizune, don't hold a grudge against a brat." Tsunade waved her hand gently, but gradually fell into deep thought.

"A person who endures pain and moves forward... a kid this young, grandpa, can the Will of Fire really be passed down?"

Unbeknownst to her, Neji's image appeared in Tsunade's eyes, and she slowly became lost in thought.

The following day, Tsunade contacted Orochimaru and arrived at the plain outside Tanabata Town.

"Tsunade, what's your decision?" Orochimaru asked first.

"Orochimaru, I won't help you. This deal is off." Tsunade said without hesitation.

"Hmm?" Orochimaru frowned, puzzled, and asked, "Why? Don't you want to see them?"

"I do think about them. They are the two most important people in my life. How could I not think about them?! But someone once told me that the Hokage is someone who has to endure pain and walk ahead of others. It's ridiculous that I, as one of the Legendary Sannin, only understand this now."

Tsunade's face showed sorrow, but her resolve was surprisingly firm: "The Impure World Reincarnation requires two living people as a medium. As the granddaughter of the First Hokage, I cannot do that."

"Heh, I never thought Tsunade would be changed by someone. I'm really interested to know who changed you." Orochimaru licked his lips and said with a sinister smile.

"However, you didn't ask me to come here just to explain this to me, did you, Tsunade?"

"Ah, I will kill you, in the name of the Fifth Hokage!"

Tsunade said coldly. She knew Orochimaru's character very well. Given the opportunity, he would definitely attack Konoha. Therefore, she had to keep Orochimaru here today.

"Heh, you're no match for me. You'd be better off teaming up with Jiraiya." Orochimaru laughed. He would kill anyone who showed him hostility without hesitation, even former comrades.

This is Orochimaru, a cold-blooded snake who, if necessary, would even devour himself.

“That might have been the case before, but now…” Tsunade leaped up from the ground and raised her fist to strike Orochimaru.

Orochimaru is full of forbidden techniques, which is his most dangerous aspect. However, he is currently unable to perform hand seals, greatly reducing his threat level. Now is the best opportunity to eliminate Orochimaru.

"Heh, Tsunade, you're too naive. Even if I lose both hands, I can still easily take you down."

Orochimaru dodged Tsunade's powerful punch, and then Kabuto suddenly launched an attack from the side, his hands wreathed in chakra that gradually transformed into the shape of a sword.

Chakra Scalpel!

"Orochimaru, he's strong, but he still can't save you." Tsunade suddenly changed her move, ignoring Kabuto beside her, and swiftly raised her leg, sweeping it towards Orochimaru.

Kabuto's strength is roughly equivalent to Kakashi's. Although he is powerful, as one of the Legendary Sannin, her strength is far superior to his, so there is no need for her to pay him any attention.

"Heavenly Guard Kick!"

boom!

Orochimaru couldn't dodge in time and was kicked far away by Tsunade. A deep crater instantly appeared in the ground, and the powerful force made the ground tremble three times.

At the same time, Kabuto's chakra scalpel slashed down, but he wasn't attacking Tsunade; he was attacking Orochimaru instead.

"What?!" Tsunade was shocked at the sight, letting Kabuto slash at Orochimaru: "Why?!"

"Heh, Tsunade, let me tell you, even without hand seals, dealing with you would be extremely easy for me. This isn't just empty talk." Orochimaru sneered as Tsunade opened her mouth.

"Hmm?" Tsunade was even more puzzled.

Suddenly, she seemed to realize something, her pupils contracted, and she immediately rushed towards Orochimaru to stop it all, but it was too late.

scoff!

The sharp blade sliced ​​through Orochimaru's arm, leaving a deep, bloody gash that splattered onto Tsunade, who was following closely behind.

"Ahhh...blood, blood, it's blood! No, don't come any closer!"

Tsunade, who had initially held the upper hand, immediately knelt down upon seeing the bloodstains on her body, completely disoriented and seemingly lost in thought, constantly wiping the blood off her body.

"Tsunade, you don't think I've forgotten your fear of blood, do you?!" Orochimaru sneered, gesturing for Kabuto to finish her off.

As Kabuto slowly approached, Tsunade remained oblivious, clutching her head and trembling uncontrollably.

“It’s laughable that a medical ninja is afraid of blood. Kabuto, kill her,” Orochimaru said.

"Yes, Lord Orochimaru."

Chapter 58 The Deal Breaks Down

Early in the morning, Neji found Tsunade's house, intending to try to persuade her again, but before he could even knock, Shizune rushed out of the house in a hurry.

She kept calling out "Tsunade-sama... Tsunade-sama..." and when she saw Neji, she ran straight over.

"Neji, have you seen Lady Tsunade?" Shizune asked anxiously.

"Tsunade is missing?!"

"Um, I... after I came back last night, Lady Tsunade dragged me into drinking. When I woke up, Lady Tsunade was gone." Shizune said, gesturing wildly with her hands, clearly panicked.

Neji knew Tsunade's whereabouts almost instantly. She must have wanted to go find Orochimaru alone, which was why she knocked Shizune unconscious.

It seems she definitely wants to attack Orochimaru and doesn't want Shizune to follow. Although Neji doesn't know why Tsunade changed her mind, it would be dangerous for Tsunade to go alone.

Currently, neither Orochimaru nor Kabuto is a match for Tsunade, but if Orochimaru and Kabuto work together, they can still use the Summoning Jutsu to summon Manda.

In particular, Tsunade is afraid of blood. Even Kabuto could use this to defeat her. Without Jiraiya's help, Tsunade would have no chance of killing Orochimaru and might even have gotten herself killed.

If Tsunade dies, the entire plot will change drastically. In other words, Neji will lose control, and everything will develop in unpredictable ways.

So, before Shizune could finish speaking, Neji immediately headed towards the plains: "We have to make it in time."

"Does Neji know where Lady Tsunade went?" Shizune was taken aback when she saw Neji leave without stopping, but she quickly realized what was going on.

"Yes, Lady Tsunade must have gone to find Orochimaru. Lady Tsunade, you mustn't do anything foolish." Then, she chased after him.

Neji's overall strength had reached the level of an elite Jonin. Moreover, he specialized in taijutsu and was extremely fast, so he quickly arrived outside Tanabata Street.

"Kagura's Mind's Eye!"

Neji closed his eyes, held two fingers upright in front of him, and instantly, the vast plain was laid out before him, allowing him to quickly locate Tsunade.

call out!

Neji kicked off with his hind legs and ran far away in the blink of an eye. When he arrived at the battlefield, he found Tsunade kneeling on the ground in a panic, splattered with Orochimaru's blood.

At that moment, Kabuto had already walked up to Tsunade and raised the chakra blade in his hand.

"Eight Trigrams Empty Palm!"

Neji had no time to think and unleashed a wave of energy. Kabuto sensed it and immediately looked over. He was startled and blocked Neji's attack with his hands in a defensive stance.

Even with his amazing reflexes, he was still involuntarily knocked backward by Neji's attack, leaving a deep crater in the ground.

At the same time, Neji sprang forward, delivering a powerful kick that landed on Kabuto's arm, causing him to kneel on one knee with a thud.