Konoha's Mission Master

"I'm going to invite Tsunade tonight."

"Then it's a happy decision."

Not long after, Yakumo told Aoyama Reiko and left Konoha Hospital. The process of removing the residual will within the cells was extremely mentally taxing, and Yakumo planned to go home and rest for a while.

At this time, the weather in Konoha was turning cool.

The once lush green leaves have turned yellow and withered, gradually detaching from the trunk and falling to the ground in the breeze, making a crisp crunching sound when stepped on.

I passed by Ichiraku Ramen on the way.

Yakumo hesitated for a moment, then went inside.

After finishing two bowls of tonkotsu miso ramen, the food problem was solved. After paying, Yakumo got up and continued to stroll leisurely through the streets of Konoha. The mental fatigue gradually disappeared under the influence of the breeze.

The streets were crowded with pedestrians, and the surrounding shops were doing brisk business. In the alleys, five- or six-year-old children were kicking cans, just like Yakumo and his friends back then.

The village is gradually emerging from the shadow of war, except for those names destined to be immortalized on the memorial stone.

Yakumo used a transformation technique to change her appearance.

So Yakumo squeezed into the crowd to experience their noise and joy. Inside the barbecue restaurant, Yakumo sat by the window, flipping the marinated beef and chicken pieces on the hot plate.

The aroma is wonderful.

A smile spread across Yakumo's face as he devoured the grilled meat. His tense nerves relaxed, and he stopped being wary of his surroundings, completely immersing himself in the delicious food before him.

From barbecue restaurants to meatball shops to milk tea and cold drink shops.

Yakumo wandered around and ate and drank to his heart's content.

After returning from Amegakure, Yakumo's life was like a taut string. His mornings began with daily and weekly tasks, followed by swordsmanship training, instruction of his students, and extraction of Hashirama cells. Even his dates with Mori Masako involved Yakumo instructing her on training.

Yakumo seemed to have adapted to his busy work and fulfilling life, but when the extraction of the Hashirama cells was completed and he had a few extra hours, he suddenly realized... how wonderful it is to be leisurely.

Life doesn't necessarily have to be neatly arranged. It can also be about changing your identity and venturing into the crowd, wandering through shops and enjoying a different kind of leisure and pleasure. Such a life seems pretty good too.

He then went to a jewelry store to pick out a gift for Masako Mori.

As night deepened and fewer people appeared on the street, Yakumo stuffed the purchased items into a storage scroll.

Yakumo walked towards the Konoha Cemetery to begin instructing Yukotsu Chiyuki. He knew his eldest disciple had only average talent, and that diligent training was the right path for her.

That night, You Gu Qianxue collapsed to the ground, exhausted. Her face was deathly pale, and with her delicate features, which were even more beautiful than those of an ordinary girl, she looked exceptionally pitiful…

Yakumo kept telling himself that this was a man.

"Stand up and keep going!"

Yakumo snorted coldly.

Clang... The two weapons collided.

The force of the splash sent the surrounding pebbles flying, and You Gu Qianxue stumbled back more than ten steps before regaining her balance.

"With your talent, even if you train for another thirty years, it will be in vain."

Yakumo mocked, saying that this was a training mode he had specially arranged for Yukotsu Chiyuki's personality. Only if she could still have the courage to wield her weapon after going through all kinds of hardships could she be considered to have achieved something.

Yukotsuki immediately sprang to her feet and charged toward Yakumo. Her eyes were faintly bloodshot, but the boy's thin body exuded a ferocious and cruel aura like that of a wild wolf.

The sharpened longsword sliced ​​through the air with a sickening whistling sound, making the dark night sky appear as if it had been etched with a silver arc.

Clang! The two weapons clashed.

But the stalemate lasted less than half a second before You Gu Qianxue's body flew backward at an even faster speed, crashing heavily to the ground.

"Remember to coordinate your footwork with your sword techniques. The two must be unified and not chaotic. Also, your breathing must never be chaotic or rushed. If your breathing becomes chaotic... then you have already lost!"

"Anxiety is a sign of failure!"

Looking at the fallen Yukotsu Chiyuki, Yakumo admonished her, "Don't be fooled by how miserable Yukotsu Chiyuki looks. In fact, Yakumo always holds back when she attacks, so she won't hurt her bones or muscles. At most, she'll just be in pain for a couple of days."

"Don't forget to take a medicinal bath tonight."

Before leaving, Yakumo gave him a reminder.

A few minutes later, Yukotsu Chiyuki, who had been lying on the ground, got up, picked up her long sword and continued to practice swinging. She couldn't help but recall Yakumo's teachings to her earlier, and her eyes gradually became more fervent.

"Master, you seem to be in a good mood today."

On the other hand, Yakumo returned home.

He lay on the roof with Masako in the courtyard, gazing at the stars in the sky. He also used his palm magic to nourish Masako's body. According to Yakumo's analysis, as long as Masako's emotions remained stable within four years, her condition would not worsen.

Yakumo once suggested that Mori Masako give up her position as a Konoha genin.

In Konoha, once you reach a certain rank, you only need to pay a substantial retirement fee and sign a document indicating that you will no longer enjoy the various privileges reserved for ninjas. In this way, you can become a free ninja.

This amount of money might be a lot for others, but for a wealthy woman like Mori Masako, it was just a drop in the ocean…

However, Masako Mori chose to refuse this suggestion.

Masako Mori's reason is...

She must keep striving to catch up with Yakumo!

When Yakumo heard this news, he was immediately stunned.

Stop kidding me, I'm a cheater...

At that time, Yakumo really wanted to say that.

But in the end, he couldn't bear to hurt Mori Masako's young heart. Most importantly, as the person Mori Masako loved the most, he should unconditionally support all her choices!

"Wait...would you like to have a spar?"

After the treatment was completed, Masako Mori smiled and said to Yakumo.

"Never mind... I'm already very tired today."

Yakumo smiled and declined as well. Before Mori Masako left, Yakumo took out the gifts he had bought for Mori Masako that day, including... 430 pieces of clothing, all kinds of socks and dozens of ninja combat outfits.

"This afternoon... I went shopping by myself... I saw some pretty clothes and couldn't resist buying them for you, so I bought all of them at once."

Yakumo scratched his head and chuckled somewhat sheepishly.

This was Yakumo's first time shopping.

"I love so much."

Masako Mori stuffed the storage scrolls into the different types of items, a captivating smile spreading across her face.

At the same time, she gave Yakumo a light peck on the cheek when he wasn't looking.

"See you tomorrow."

The two embraced tightly.

"Wait, why do you smell like Sister Qingshan?"

Masako Mori pushed Yakumo away, her eyes flashing with a dangerous light.

This sent chills down Yakumo's spine.

"Today, after five months of experimentation, we finally succeeded. Sister Qingshan was so excited that she hugged me."

Yakumo explained with a serious expression.

"Oh, is it really just a simple hug?"

"What...you don't believe me?"

Yakumo noticed the sly smile on Mori Masako's face and asked back somewhat unhappily.

"Haha, of course not, see you tomorrow."

"Okay, see you tomorrow."

Yakumo watched Mori Masako skip away like a cute little rabbit, mischievous yet innocent and lively. It seemed that among everyone around her, Mori Masako was the happiest, without any worries.

Unlike Obito, who was troubled by love, or Rin Nohara, who was unable to be with the one she loved, or Kakashi, who carried a huge responsibility on his shoulders.

She is a happy, carefree angel.

The light and redemption in Yakumo's heart.

The night breeze rustled the leaves, and the trees around the courtyard, empowered by Wood Release chakra, remained unaffected by the changing seasons and the passing of heat and cold, growing lush and wildly upwards.

"Hey."

Yakumo walked through the courtyard and sighed softly.

He understood... that Masako Mori wasn't as happy as she appeared.

Yakumo took a deep breath of the fresh air and spoke again.

"Submit the task."

[Congratulations, player, quest "Microscopic Observer" is complete!]

Congratulations, player! You have received 20000 gold coins.

Congratulations, player! You have gained three free attribute points.

[Bonus Reward: Sea Overlord - King's Redemption!]

Inside the bedroom, Yakumo brought up his personal attribute panel.

After a slight hesitation, Agility is increased by three.

Agility: 48.2 → 51.2 (Neural reaction, running speed)

[Note: This upgrade requires two Awakening Scrolls.]

"Use Grandmaster Breakthrough Scrolls to exchange for Spirit Awakening Scrolls!"

Yakumo calmly gave the order. Agility was his last weakness in physical ability, and now that weakness had been completely overcome.

The entire body becomes more harmonious and unified.

Warm energy circulated through his body, primarily strengthening Yakumo's nervous system and the muscles in his legs. During the strengthening process, his originally robust upper body gradually became slender, and the lines on his body became softer. At the same time, his explosive power increased rather than decreased.

A few minutes later, the enhancement ended, and the body returned to calm.

Yakumo quietly sensed the changes in his body. First, his reaction speed became more agile, and second, the muscles in his thighs and calves became tighter and stronger, containing an indescribable explosive power.

Yakumo ordered his shadow clones to be on guard while his main body disappeared into the wardrobe.