"Third Hokage, Kushina's child was a daughter from the very beginning."
"Understood! The child you had was a daughter."
The Third Hokage nodded slightly, thinking to himself:
So she really fell victim to that Gender-Bending Demon. Fortunately, the child was only just born. As long as they kept it secret, the impact would not be too great.
What a sin, Gender-Bending Demon. Just who are you?
That Smile Was So Dazzling
Chapter 50: That Smile Was So Dazzling
Ever since Konoha's Nine-Tails Incident, Shirou had lived a secluded life. He handed his daily official duties to his wife, Mei Terumi, and his Shadow Clones, while spending the rest of his time at home studying the Flying Thunder God Technique and the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu.
However, the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu required a great deal of human experimentation. It was not wartime now, and Kirigakure did not have that many death-row prisoners. Without enough experiments, progress was inevitably slow.
As for the cloning technology Shirou had been researching, his lack of knowledge had caused him to hit a bottleneck. Cloning could only replace natural humans to a limited extent, and this was also an important factor affecting the progress of improving the Impure World Reincarnation Jutsu.
As for the Flying Thunder God Technique, it had to be said that people were different. Space-time ninjutsu required special talent.
Shirou himself clearly did not possess such talent.
After several days of effort and using a large number of Shadow Clones to speed up his learning, he still only half understood it. He was still far from mastering it.
On the other hand, after several days of experiments, Chakra and mana had successfully merged into one. He could now use mana to cast all ninjutsu.
Moreover, mana had a certain amplifying effect on ninjutsu, allowing their power to increase slightly.
Compared to the limited amount of Chakra he originally possessed, the terrifying mana from the Black Dragon King was enough to turn many overly costly ninjutsu into commonly used skills.
Simply put, his ultimate moves had become basic attacks.
When Shirou finally emerged from his tireless research, he realized that he seemed to have missed several of their regular gatherings.
After checking the time, he found that it was just about time for their daily meeting.
Shirou changed into his Water Shadow outfit. With a thought, he instantly appeared in the White Mist Space.
His familiar attire, along with the words "Fourth Mizukage" on his back, drew the attention of the chatting group. They immediately gathered around him excitedly.
"Long time no see! I thought you'd already been taken out by the Ninja World Allied Forces after offending too many men."
"Why haven't you come in for several days? Is the situation dangerous?"
"Haha... We were discussing whether to hold a memorial gathering for you. Who would've thought you were still alive?"
As they spoke, several Shirous crowded around him and reached out to touch his neck, the backs of his hands, and his cheeks.
Mizukage Shirou looked around and said with a smile:
"It's still just you guys? No newcomers?"
"Unfortunately, no. It's still only us. So you were learning Flying Thunder God? Ambitious. Keep it up! Once you learn it, I'll be able to teleport too."
"Teleportation really is important. It's truly a strategic skill."
Amid the others' lively chatter, Mizukage Shirou turned to Tsukimi Shirou and said seriously:
"Tsukimi, can you research the Flying Thunder God Technique with Lala in your world? Or hand the Flying Thunder God Technique over to Deviluke?"
"Can we really do that?" Tsukimi Shirou hesitated. "Just spread the Flying Thunder God Technique around so casually?"
"That kind of hoarding mentality is too narrow-minded! We need to spread it."
Mizukage Shirou paused and sighed.
"I'm not some genius. I have no talent for space-time techniques. If I keep researching alone with my head down, I really don't know how long it'll take to reach Minato Namikaze's level."
"But if we hand the Flying Thunder God Technique over to Deviluke, then with the power of an entire galaxy, they should be able to develop a teleportation array very quickly."
"Compared with individual Teleportation, I want a teleportation array more. I'm sure you all feel the same, right?"
The Shirous all nodded.
Indeed, with the strength of multiple Shirous combined, Teleportation was no longer an absolute necessity.
Teleportation arrays, on the other hand, were extremely useful for leaders of factions.
Of course, some were not interested in teleportation arrays and instead wanted the Flying Thunder God Technique.
For example, Tohsaka Shirou.
At that very moment, he was thinking that if he could learn the Flying Thunder God Technique, getting from school to home would take only an instant. He would never have to worry about being late again.
"Alright, leave it to me. I think Lala will be interested too." Tsukimi Shirou nodded slightly.
After reviewing Tsukimi Shirou's memories from the past few days, Mizukage Shirou could not help frowning as he reminded him:
"Come to think of it, Peke always drops the ball. And that Deviluke Dress or whatever it is doesn't look good at all. How about taking her out to buy a few sets of Earth clothes?"
"Mhm, mhm... I was thinking the same thing." Tsukimi Shirou nodded repeatedly. "Tomorrow is Saturday, so we can go on a date and shop."
That night, at the Tsukimi residence.
"Lala, there's something very important I need to tell you."
Seeing Shirou's serious expression, Lala immediately changed her sitting posture and asked with a grin:
"What is it?"
"Lala, I'll be blunt. The Deviluke Dress you're wearing doesn't look good at all."
"Huh...!? But this is Deviluke's latest dress design."
"I know, but it really doesn't look good."
"If that's the case... Ta-da! How about this?"
Lala stood up and had Peke transform into an even stranger outfit.
"Lala, as carbon-based life forms, our sense of aesthetics should be the same."
Shirou paused, then turned his gaze toward the bedroom with a smile.
"Want to use the computer to look at the latest women's fashion online?"
"Sure!"
Following Shirou into the bedroom, Lala expertly turned on the computer and began searching online.
"There are so many styles. Does Shirou like this kind?"
On the page where the mouse rested were various combinations of hot pants, short skirts, black stockings, and high heels.
"What does Lala think?"
"They do look pretty good. Is this the most popular style on Earth right now?"
"More or less. Quite a few young women dress like this on the streets."
"I'll improve Peke immediately and add Earth fashion styles to its database."
"Wait! Although a transformation robot is very convenient, changing clothes with your own hands is also a way of life."
Shirou paused, then said with a smile:
"When in Rome, do as the Romans do. Since you've come to Earth, how about learning how Earthlings live?"
"Tomorrow, let's go shopping for clothes together. We can personally pick out clothes at a store and ask the clerk for advice on how to match them."
Lala stared straight at Shirou. After a long while, she suddenly hugged his arm.
"I understand! Shirou wants to go on a date with me. No problem."
"Well... that's basically it."
Calling it a date was not exactly wrong.
"Is there anywhere else Shirou wants to go?"
"A lot of places. There are quite a few places I really can't go to alone."
"Huh...? Earth has places like that?"
"I mean the atmosphere. Like cafés that only couples go to. I can still go alone, but the looks from the people around me are really dazzling."
"Hehe... Shirou is so delicate."
So dazzling. That smile was really so dazzling!
This Is Really a Rip-Off
Chapter 51: This Is Really a Rip-Off
Shirou looked away. With a flip of his hand, a set of documents appeared in his palm.
"Lala, I have some information on the Flying Thunder God Technique. I plan to have Sastin pass it on to your father. Do you want to look at it first?"
"What is this?"
"Information on a secret technique. Once learned, it allows you to instantly move to another place. Although it's very difficult, if it's continuously researched and modified, it should be possible to develop teleportation arrays that allow travel freely between two locations."
Shirou paused, then said with a smile:
"When that happens, things like spaceships will gradually be replaced."
Of course, completely eliminating them was impossible.
After all, spaceships were not merely transportation—they were also weapons of war.
"No, you can't! This information absolutely cannot be given to my father."
"Why?" Shirou was slightly stunned.
Lala could not help lowering her head, her mood turning somewhat downcast.
"I finally managed to escape from Deviluke. I really don't want to go back."
Shirou could not help rubbing her hair as he said with a smile:
"Don't worry. I'll definitely earn your father's approval. When that time comes, wherever you want to go, I'll go with you."
"Really?" Lala gazed brightly into Shirou's eyes.
"Of course! My parents are still young, so they don't need me to take care of them. Besides, I know the Clone Technique. If I leave Earth, I can just leave a clone at home."
"There are many planets I want to visit. Shirou, would you be willing to go play with me?"
"Mm. As long as I'm with you, anywhere is fine."
"Hehe... I think I like Shirou even more now."
Lala's hands around Shirou's arm tightened again and again.
"I really like Earth. There are many interesting things on Earth, but the vast starry sky is also very interesting. When the time comes, let's travel through the universe together."
That time would naturally come after they had explored all the interesting things on Earth.
"Sure." Shirou said with a smile.
The universe? It sounded pretty interesting.
But Earth was huge too.
If he wanted to explore all the interesting places on Earth, it would take at least several years.
Come to think of it, he had not eaten enough for dinner. He was a little hungry.
"I'll make a late-night snack. Want some, Lala?"
"What do you have?"
"Potato chips and pumpkin porridge."
"I'll have a portion too! Shirou, your cooking is amazing. The food you make is delicious, and I really like it."
"Thanks, but it's only home cooking. It can't really be called delicious."
Shirou smiled and shook his head, thinking to himself:
In his previous life, when he lived with Kirei Kotomine, he had been responsible for the daily cooking.
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