The Immortal Duo

Red slapped away Issui of hands, sneering, "I didn't hold a grudge about what happened before. As long as Asuma's enemy is dead, I'll completely forget about it. You still want a child? Do you think you have the right? Haven't you hurt me enough? Forget about the child. He belongs only to Asuma and me. His existence is my hope for Asuma. And don't think I don't know, you have more than just Hinata. That Haku Hinata Yuki Haku, right? Don't be so greedy. They're enough. I'm not right for you, and you're not right for me. From now on, we're two different people. I hope you won't bother me anymore..."

Issui's face immediately darkened, turning as black as a pig's liver, and all the words he wanted to say were stuck in his throat, unable to come out.

"Goodbye. I hope you will keep your promise. I'm begging you, please kill your enemy and avenge Asuma..." Red waved her hand and Earth Flow.

Issui gritted her teeth in resentment and left in the opposite direction.

After the two left, a girl with long blue hair suddenly emerged from behind a tree, her face full of surprise. This girl was none other than Uzuki Yugao, Jonin Konoha. She had originally come to visit Hayate, but overheard Kurenai and Issui's conversation. No matter what she thought, she never imagined that the two had such a relationship, and that Kurenai was even pregnant with his child. However, since Kurenai loved Asuma so deeply, how could she have had such a relationship with Issui? This puzzled her greatly.

When he got home, he found Issui preparing lunch for him. He was touched. "My Little Hinata is the best. Older ones aren't suitable for me, and they're not easy to fool. "Hinata

"Come and eat, what did Kurenai-sensei say to you?" Hinata asked.

"It's nothing, they just wanted me to avenge Asuma- sensei, and I agreed. I'll be setting off in the next couple of days. One of the people in the group that killed Asuma- sensei is my enemy. I fought him when I was a kid and I went out on a mission..." Issui said, picking up his bowl and chopsticks from the table as he ate.

"Oh, then you can help Kurenai-sensei fulfill that wish," Hinata said.

"Ugh, aren't you worried about me? Aren't you afraid I won't come back...?" Issui was a little annoyed. In the past, Hinata would always tell her to be careful when she went out on missions, but today it was over so easily...

"What's there to worry about? Everyone's immune to you. You even killed Orochimaru. What can't you do? As long as you don't go out and flirt with other women, I'm at ease. Hmph..." Hinata said, pouting.

"Clang..."

Issui seemed to have been hit by something, her mouth gaping wide enough to swallow an egg. Hinata is getting more and more domineering, always saying things that are sure to shock people. Is this still the Little Hinata I used to know? It seems I provoked her. I can't blame her, though. Anyone would be unhappy if I kept bringing pretty girls home.

Hinata was eating when she suddenly remembered something and blushed, saying, "Why don't you sleep at home tonight? It's been so long since you've stayed at home..."

"Okay, it's all my fault. I've been busy all the time and haven't spent much time with you. The ninja world has become more and more turbulent lately. Once this world of conflict is over, let's live together peacefully, find a secluded paradise, and work at sunrise and rest at sunset every day..." He said, gently patting Hinata's shoulder.

Hinata enjoyed the Issui and leaned against him involuntarily. It had been a long time since the two had been this intimate. The separation had deepened their feelings for each other and made them cherish their relationship even more.

After spending the night at home, the next day, Issui went straight to the Hokage's office to ask Tsunade to eliminate the Immortal Duo. Although he and Tsunade had some minor conflicts before, she was the Hokage of Konoha, his leader, and he had to get her permission before doing anything. Without rules, there is no order.

"Knock..." Issui knocked on the office door and went in. It wasn't his first time here, so there was no need to wait for Tsunade's permission to go in. Anyway, no matter who knocked, Tsunade would let him in. It was better to go in by himself than to Tsunade and avoid trouble.

"Wait..."

Tsunade was sipping her drink when she heard the door open. She thought she should ask the person outside to wait a moment so she could get ready. But before she could finish saying "wait," Issui walked in, leaving her momentarily stunned.

"Ha, Lord Hokage, you have such refined tastes! Enjoying a drink and spiceing up your life isn't bad at all. Oh, by the way, the reason I came here is to annihilate Kakuzu and Hidan. Their location happens to be within our Land of Fire, so leaving them here will reduce future troubles..." Issui looked at Tsunade's flushed face, so tender. Damn, no wonder she's the progenitor of medical-nin; her skin is so well-maintained, almost like that of an eighteen or twenty-year-old girl.

"Hmm, you're going to kill them?" Tsunade said, calmly putting away the wine bottle on the table.

"Well, compared to the others, I understand them better, Kakuzu more confident. I've fought Kakuzu before, and he's not scary. As for Hidan's Secret Technique, I have a Secret Technique that can completely counter him, so I'm the most suitable. Moreover, even if something unexpected happens during the battle with them, I can protect myself..." Issui explained.

"Hmm... Do you need it? I'll send you a few assistants..." Tsunade asked, suppressing her drunkenness.

"No need..." Issui was about to speak when he was interrupted.

Just then, Shikamaru suddenly walked out from outside and said, "Lord Hokage, let me go with you..."

"It's Shikamaru. Are you trying to avenge your master? A ninja can't act impulsively..." Tsunade said, frowning.

"Trust me, Lord Hokage, I've already devised a strategy to deal with Hidan. Let me handle him..." Shikamaru said earnestly.

At this Issui, Yishui patted Shikamaru on the shoulder. "I think Shikamaru should be fine. Among the younger First, his strength is quite good. It's good to have him come with me. That way, I can save some effort and only have to deal with Kakuzu myself."

Tsunade thought for a moment and said, "Alright, besides that, I'll transfer Kiba to you as well. The three of you will form a team to annihilate the Immortal Duo. Issui will be the captain, and Shikamaru and Kiba will assist you from the side."

"Okay, let's do it this way. Let's set off immediately, lest something unexpected happens." Issui nodded.

After leaving the Hokage, Issui and Shikamaru went to find Kiba. The three of them made some simple preparations and then left Konoha, heading towards the location of the Immortal Duo. With Kiba and Akamaru, two experts in smell, the three of them quickly located Kakuzu and Hidan.

After traveling for most of the day, the three finally caught up with Kakuzu and Hidan.

"Long time no see, Uncle. I wonder if your heartbreak from last time has healed yet..." Issui greeted Kakuzu with a smile first.

"Hmph, I was careless last time, but this time I won't give you a chance to turn the tables. I'll rip out your heart as my trophy..." Kakuzu said fiercely, but inwardly he was screaming for his life. Damn it, so many years have passed, who knows how much stronger this kid has become? Today he's probably doomed. Hidan isn't any better. Hidan's speed is too slow. Against a simple opponent, it's manageable, but against this guy, it's like an egg hitting a rock. This guy can turn his whole body into flames! Where are you going to get his blood?

"Haha, it's you, you brat! Kakuzu be afraid of you, but I'm not. I'll make you experience the majesty of the Lord Jashin..." Hidan said, raising the blood-red Triple-Bladed Scythe behind him.

"Your opponent today is me. I will avenge Asuma- sensei. Before I came here, I made a vow in my heart to keep you here. So today, your fate is sealed..." Shikamaru stepped forward and said calmly. He was angry. The usually peaceful and trouble-averse Shikamaru was angry.

"Kiba, Shikamaru, you two go deal with Hidan. I'll handle Kakuzu. Is that alright? Although we haven't worked together before, we were in the same class. You won't say you're inferior to me, will you? There are no weaklings in our class; everyone is incredibly strong. Shikamaru is the smartest among us, and intelligence is a form of strength. You're very strong, you just haven't realized it yet. Kiba is also very powerful. Hinata told me that Kiba is very strong, so I believe in him too. Therefore, you are both my strongest comrades. Go fight! Let the enemy see the power of Konoha's younger First!" Issui said spiritedly.

"Tch, stop pretending to be a big brother. But what you said is right up my alley. Looks like I'll have to show you some skill before you underestimate me. Let's fight to the death today. Hidan is mine and Shikamaru's, and Akamaru's too," Kiba said with a smug grin.

"Woof... woof..." Akamaru.

"I always thought you were a quiet person, just like Kakashi, but today I see you're quite talkative. We rarely teamed up before because we all thought you could handle anything, that you could do it all by yourself, and we thought you were just showing off. But this morning I realized it wasn't that you were showing off; it's that the missions you take on are always incredibly difficult, and your teammates are more of a burden than a help. When I suggested joining you in this battle, you readily agreed. Deep down, you acknowledged that our strength had met your standards, that we were comrades who could fight alongside you. So today, please trust me. Whether it's for Asuma or for the trust of my comrades, I will complete this mission brilliantly." Shikamaru said, each word filled with confidence.

"Haha, everyone's been talking a lot today, probably because they're so excited. Let's have a great fight today, let the old men of Konoha see the power of our younger First, and use Kakuzu and Hidan as stepping stones to prove our strength." Bu Ye laughed heartily and extended his right hand.

Shikamaru and Kiba followed Issui, placing their hands on top of Misui's. Akamaru, not to be outdone, extended his claws and placed them on top of the three's hands.