Konoha's Mission Master

Some bets that are destined to lose seem to be viable as well.

Yakumo and Tsunade clasped each other's right hands tightly.

"Are you really sure?" Tsunade asked doubtfully.

"of course."

Yakumo's idea was to use Tsunade's cooperation to lose to her through an arm-wrestling match, creating an unusual gamble with a stake of fifty million.

"Come on!" Tsunade began to mobilize her chakra, her pale yellow hair fluttering in the wind. She naturally wouldn't refuse such a generous offer of gambling money.

As Yakumo's wrist collided with the table.

Monthly task completed!

PS: Requesting monthly votes

Chapter 138 Improving Ninjutsu, Shizune Disappears

Monthly limited quantity, completed.

The task that had troubled Yakumo for twenty days was solved very easily by his wit...

Inside the guest room, the charcoal was glowing red, with a white porcelain pot on top. The rising steam made the faces of the guests look rosy. The pot was filled with beef, mushrooms, vermicelli, and green vegetables with a snowflake-like texture.

Tsunade and Jiraiya were drinking sake, slightly tipsy.

The scene before me was harmonious and peaceful, but outside it was raining heavily. The wind howled sharply as it swept across the hotel walls, and the powerful raindrops pounded against the windows with a pattering sound.

Jiraiya and Tsunade chatted about the process of their past missions.

"Um... how about Tsunade comes back to Konoha with us in a while... The old man and Orochimaru miss you a lot." Jiraiya asked casually, while picking up an apple and using a kunai to peel off a thin layer of skin.

This is an issue that cannot be ignored. Although Jiraiya used Yakumo as an excuse to find Tsunade, he always longed for the time when the Sannin would reunite.

For the past two weeks, Jiraiya hadn't mentioned this issue until just before their separation, when he finally couldn't help but bring it up. Although he was using a kunai to cut the apple peel, his wrist was trembling slightly.

"Forget it," Tsunade mumbled in refusal.

After all, while escaping is shameful most of the time, it's also very useful. By distancing herself from Konoha, Tsunade had severed ties with the past, cutting herself off from responsibility and pain. During this period... she was mostly relaxed. It's just that on many mornings after a hangover, she would often think of Senju Nawaki and Kato Dan lying in pools of blood.

"Alright." Jiraiya didn't try to persuade them any further. He used a kunai to cut the apple open and handed it to everyone.

Yakumo took the apple and took a bite.

"Hey kid, wanna... travel the ninja world with me?"

Tsunade suddenly pulled Yakumo into her arms, the soft touch against her entire back. Yakumo's body tensed up, unsure of what to do. Tsunade was mainly envious of Yakumo's strange buff that allowed him to win every bet.

"Never mind, I want to return to Konoha as soon as possible."

Yakumo shook his head and refused.

"You little brat... this is the second time you've rejected me."

Tsunade raised her right fist in front of Yakumo's eyes, her voice full of displeasure, as if to say, "If you don't give me a reasonable explanation, I'll send you packing with one punch."

"I want to use my...medical ninjutsu to treat and save lives at Konoha Hospital, so that I won't let down Aoyama-neechan and Master's careful teachings," Yakumo said sincerely.

Tsunade paused for a moment, then patted Yakumo heavily on the back and laughed heartily.

"very good!"

Immediately, Tsunade's eyes, which were full of drunkenness, dimmed slightly, and she sighed softly.

"This should have been my responsibility."

The atmosphere in the guest room became somewhat heavy and somber. After shrugging to indicate his innocence, Yakumo took another big bite of the apple, the rich fruity aroma filling his mouth.

"This isn't your fault," Jiraiya comforted him.

"I don't care anymore." Tsunade raised her head.

“Actually… it’s easy to not care about anyone, but it takes courage to care,” Yakumo whispered.

"This is a principle that even a child can understand."

Tsunade was taken aback, and began to drink more frequently.

Jiraiya sighed softly upon seeing this.

"I was once...very brave."

Tsunade, drunk, slumped onto the table, muttering to herself.

"only…"

Tsunade fell asleep.

But her courage cost her half the world.

The next day, early in the morning.

Yakumo lay in the empty hot spring pool, feeling the warm water washing over his body. His heart gradually became very calm, like a mirror-like lake without the slightest ripple.

A wave of the hand brings up the personal interface.

[Personal Panel]

Name: Jing Bayun

Age: 8

Constitution: 40.9 (Endurance, Resistance, Recovery)

Strength: 30.4 (Weight, Attack, etc.)

Agility: 35.4 (Neural reaction, running speed)

Intelligence: 39.6 (learning ability, mental resilience)

Chakra: 536.4 (650 points to advance to Kage level)

Gold coins: 28400

Currently... Free attribute points: 2.

Yakumo taps her finger lightly…

Intelligence increases by 0.3.

Strength increased by 1.7.

An extremely comfortable feeling spread throughout his head and body, and Yakumo unconsciously let out a low moan.

A few dozen seconds later, Yakumo opened his eyes.

My vision suddenly cleared, and my mind became refreshed.

Yakumo's body gradually slid down into the hot spring and lay down. Through the thin veil of steam, he looked at the ceiling and began to contemplate his own strength.

Human strength has its limits, so Yakumo decided not to continue exploring other fields. Instead, he began to organize the abilities he already possessed. Currently, he has mastered the Hatake Secret Manual for close combat, the Compassion Secret Technique for long-range attacks, the sensory ninjutsu Heart Wave, and the domain-type ninjutsu Mist Burial. He is also skilled in medical ninjutsu and the Hardening Technique for defense.

It can be described as all-around with no weaknesses.

Mist Burial and Heart Wave share commonalities and may very well merge in the future to form a brand new skill, becoming a domain skill exclusive to Yakumo.

"It seems there's still room for improvement."

Yakumo stared at his remaining gold coins and muttered to himself.

Gold coins: 28400

initiative:

Heart's Wave Perfection 20/800 'Accelerate'

"accelerate"!!!

The next second, the gold coins were deducted like water.

The gold coins instantly transformed into invisible energy, beginning to subtly reshape Yakumo's body, as if some kind of constraint had been broken in an instant. This time, Yakumo did not faint.

Forming hand seals, the heart stirs.

Whoosh! The entire hot spring town came into view.

In Yakumo's mind, one blue dot after another appeared, some bright and some dim, representing the difference in chakra levels. Soon he discovered the special ability derived from the Master-level Heart Wave... Mark.

He could easily locate Jiraiya and Tsunade, but he couldn't detect any silent chakra fluctuations throughout the entire hot spring resort.

"what happened?"

Yakumo stood up, used chakra to shake off the water droplets on his body, quickly changed his clothes, and knocked on Tsunade's door.

"Who is it...?" Tsunade asked impatiently.

"It's me, Master."

"I need an explanation...?"

Tsunade clenched her right fist, her voice tinged with impatience, clearly annoyed at being interrupted from her beauty sleep.

"What did Shizune go to do?" Yakumo asked immediately.

"Mute...you've gone out for breakfast, haven't you?"

Tsunade waved her hand dismissively, then reached out her right hand to close the door, but instead turned around and went back to sleep.

"She...is not in the hot spring town."

Yakumo used his hand to block the door from closing.

"Are you sure?" Tsunade's expression changed instantly.

"I'm sure," Yakumo replied confidently.

Three minutes later, the four people gathered in the guest room.

“I think I understand the situation. Kato Dan’s niece Shizune has gone missing. Tsunade, you should have placed the Shikkotsu Forest mark on Shizune, right?” Jiraiya asked in return.

Tsunade lowered her head and answered hesitantly.

"No…"

“This…” Jiraiya sighed and smiled wryly.