Where My Heart Is at Peace, There Is My Home

"Don't panic! No one will die!"

Orochimaru remained calm, enjoying the show. Despite their fierce attacks, neither of them was about to be defeated.

Moreover, their attacks were all bark and no bite, unlike those of a powerful figure like Orochimaru, whose every move was deadly and could easily break bones and tendons.

Upon hearing Orochimaru's words, Tsunade merely frowned but said nothing more.

As the battle between the two intensified, Sasuke's hair gradually turned red, and his skin gradually turned white, which was the backlash effect of Hashirama Cells.

Exceeding physical limits is not without its costs; risks and benefits always go hand in hand.

Facing Sasuke, Ninjutsu and Taijutsu had both improved significantly, Naruto held his own. With the Nine-Tails Chakra providing a continuous supply, he could keep fighting as long as he had enough stamina.

However, the two are not Captain America, so they can't fight all day long.

After another collision of Chidori and Rasengan, the two unleashed a powerful energy shockwave beneath the waterfall, forming a massive black sphere that blocked the waterfall flowing down from above.

"This is... the Yin-Yang Release?"

The knowledgeable Tsunade immediately recognized the intertwined energy.

Orochimaru nodded as well, and for the first time, the Yang Release within Naruto and the Yin Power within Sasuke were activated.

Only then did Tsunade believe Orochimaru's earlier assessment of the two's potential.

As the black energy sphere shattered, the two figures finally came into view.

Tsunade breathed a sigh of relief when she found that neither of them was missing any limbs.

"Haven't you been watching for so long? It's time for you to make your appearance, isn't it?"

Faced with Tsunade's sudden change of attitude, Orochimaru could only think to himself, "Who was watching this with more gusto than anyone else just now?"

After Naruto passed out, Sasuke limped into the depths of the forest, Orochimaru shut down his Black Void at that moment.

"It's raining outside, won't you let me stay a little longer?"

It had started raining outside sometime earlier, and Orochimaru, who had stood up, couldn't resist making a few sarcastic remarks.

In return, Orochimaru received Byakugan from Tsunade. It had been a long time since he had seen her like this, and Orochimaru couldn't restrain his demonic claws again.

However, before leaving, he placed his hand on Tsunade's head in front of her. This time, she didn't turn her head away, and it was too late.

Orochimaru ruffled her hair without any politeness and darted out the window before she could get angry.

"Big! Snake! Maru!"

Hearing the angry roar and the crackling sounds behind him, Orochimaru revealed a triumphant smile.

"You little brat! Don't think you can escape my grasp just because you've become Hokage!"

With a wave of his arm, the Black Void unfolded before his eyes, and the falling figure immediately fell into it.

What he didn't know was that Tsunade, having vented her anger, also had a smile on her lips, though it was only fleeting.

"That guy is still as annoying as ever!"

This also proves that the other party hasn't changed, at least not in their treatment of her, which is still the same as before...

Such a commotion naturally attracted the attention of the guards outside the door, and two ninjas immediately broke down the door to check the situation.

"Lord Hokage, what happened?"

The newcomer immediately noticed the furious Tsunade and the Hokage's desk broken in two. There was no one else in the office.

Both of them were a little puzzled. They seemed to have heard Orochimaru's name just now. Since no one attacked, could it be that he was angered?

Even though some time has passed, the new Hokage still remembers it, and the two of them immediately felt that the other was incredibly responsible!

"Phew... Go get me a new table!"

Without explaining much, he took a deep breath and directly ordered him to deal with the scene.

On the other side, Kakashi arrived at the Valley of the End with his summoning dog and immediately saw the unconscious Naruto and the torn Forehead Protector next to him.

After looking around, Kakashi sighed, but ultimately said nothing.

"Sigh... let's go back first!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he picked up Naruto and glanced in a direction that Sasuke had left.

In this battle, Sasuke had a slight advantage, but that was only because Naruto didn't have the resolve at the last moment; otherwise, the outcome would have been different.

Sasuke had already left the battlefield, was also in bad shape. His body had been pushed to its limits time and time again, leaving him exhausted. If it weren't for the unwavering determination in his heart, he probably would have collapsed long ago.

Just as he was struggling forward in the rain, a voice reached his ears.

"It seems you're ready!"

Before he could finish speaking, a figure appeared not far in front of him—it was Orochimaru.

Upon seeing this man again, Sasuke's hair stood on end involuntarily, as if he were being stared at by a deadly venomous snake.

Orochimaru thought the other person would say something, but instead saw the other person fall forward like a kite with a broken string.

Orochimaru shook his head helplessly as his frail body fell into the pool with a "plop".

Sasuke felt like he had a very long dream in which he awakened the Mangekyō Sharingan, pinned Itachi to the ground and beat him, and finally knelt down in front of him to admit his mistakes.

"Now you know you regret it? Too late! You won't kneel before me, but before the people of your clan you killed!"

After saying Sasuke slit the throat of his inner demon, his little brother, with a single stroke.

However, the itachi on the ground suddenly transformed into Orochimaru's appearance, immediately turning into a pool of liquid that enveloped him, and no matter how much he struggled, he could not break free.

When Orochimaru was about to remove his Mangekyō Sharingan, Sasuke finally let out a terrified cry.

"I'll take your eyes!"

"Ahhh...!"

The intense stimulation jolted him awake. He looked around, panting heavily, but the weasel was nowhere to be seen, nor was the venomous snake.

In the enclosed room, besides a bed, there was only a single candle burning quietly.

After catching his breath, Sasuke realized that his wounds had been bandaged and treated, and he knew without a doubt who had done it.

With a touch of unease about the unknown, Sasuke open the door to the room and slowly walked forward along the candlelight in the corridor. After turning a corner, a glimmer of light caught his eye.

"Awake? If you're awake, take a look at the documents first!"

Orochimaru, who was fiddling with the equipment, said something without turning his head; he was currently studying Naruto's blood.

Let's see what the differences are between these Asura's Reincarnation, and whether they have any potential for development.

In the Original Work, it was when Kabuto was healing Sasuke that he incorporated Hashirama Cells into Sasuke's body, which was also the moment that the Six Paths Power was unleashed.

Now that Orochimaru knew how useful Hashirama Cells were, he had already arranged for Sasuke to have them, and Naruto's cells were just a side effect.

Upon hearing Orochimaru's words, Sasuke scanned the room and noticed a table not far away with a large stack of documents on it.

"The structure of the human body, the nature transformation of Chakra, the basic rules of swordsmanship, the self-discipline of a ninja..."

Besides these, there were countless Ninjutsu, such as Sealing Jutsu, Space-Time Ninjutsu, and even a document recording the types of Sharingan of the Uchiha Clan.

"This... how is this possible!"

Sasuke just a nobody in Konoha, had no access to these things. Not only were there documents on the table, but an entire wall behind him was covered with scrolls.

The vast database shocked him, but a hint of relief flashed in his eyes as these resources eased his anxiety.

He knew he had come to the right place; home is where the heart is!