Orphanage, Haku and Zabuza

"Besides, there's something I need you two to do." After giving it some thought, Minamoto Takuya spoke.

"What is it? Please tell us, sir!" Haku's eyes immediately widened. He was intensely interested—or rather, he was intensely interested in being able to help Minamoto Takuya.

Jugo reacted the same way beside him, though he said nothing.

"Her past experiences and certain recent movements suggest that she may... take actions that go against my wishes." He did not explain what those "other matters" were, but the vague threat alone was enough to make them understand the gravity of the situation.

Minamoto Takuya fixed his gaze on the two of them. "Someone must stay close and keep a constant watch on everything she does. No abnormalities can be overlooked."

"Yes, sir!" Haku's voice was resolute. The initial excitement on his face was replaced by an almost sacred sense of duty.

"Please rest assured! Jugo and I will remain vigilant at all times. We will never give her any opportunity!"

"Mm." Jugo nodded vigorously as well.

After reassuring the two children, Minamoto Takuya turned his gaze back toward the vast, snowy wilderness, and his thoughts drifted far away with it.

He still had far too many goals to deal with.

On the research front, although the Chimera Technique was not urgently needed for the moment, it could not simply be abandoned.

Research into Natural Energy was even more pressing. How could he create an effective Sealing Jutsu to control it?

And how could he modify the Cursed Seal so that it could automatically absorb and transform that violent power?

Furthermore, uncovering the true nature of Kekkei Genkai would take time. The difficult training needed to master Sage Mode could not be delayed, and even the Lightning Release: Chakra Mode, which the Fourth Raikage took