The Beginning

(What a lucky break for that nemesis.)

Minako Uzumaki and Uchiha Takeyasu exchanged a glance. Her alluring gaze made the latter feel that the bitter health tea in his cup had a purpose.

(Tonight, I won't be going to the other world; I should spend some quality time with Minako.)

Uchiha Takeyasu raced, and then he heard a knock on the door.

"Your Leader, your five disciples are currently on Jonin Hatake Sakumo and Might Duy."

"What a handful of little brats."

Minako Uzumaki had given up on practicing the [Shadow Mirror Transformation Technique] and was about to ask the Life Ninja who had sent the message to arrange for them to be captured when Uchiha Takeyasu said calmly.

"Minako, if you had let them out of Konoha back then, this day would have been inevitable."

Uchiha Takeyasu laughed and said, "Of the five of them, only Dan Katō is somewhat obedient; the other four are not exactly well-behaved children."

"But there are True Dragon Lord on other continents. I'm worried that if they see how weak the humans on other continents are, they'll become arrogant and run around recklessly. If they encounter True Dragon Lord, that would be terrible."

Minako Uzumaki's anxious words prompted Uchiha Takeyasu to wave his hand, "Don't be nervous. True Dragon Lord aren't easy to encounter. With the Flying Thunder God Technique, nothing will happen to them."

"Moreover, with Hatake Sakumo and Might Duy present, they are more than capable of handling dangers on other continents."

Uchiha Takeyasu's soft voice calmed Minako Uzumaki down, and her furrowed brows relaxed.

"Now that His Leader has made a plan, I feel much more at ease."

Minako Uzumaki changed the subject, a sharp glint in her eyes, "However, those who disobey orders without authorization must be taught a lesson."

"Let Madam Mito arrange this, let them experience a journey to another continent fraught with Eighty-One Tribulations."

At this point, Uchiha Takeyasu became interested, "It can also serve as their graduation mission."

"Isn't Eighty-One Tribulations a bit too many?"

Looking at Minako Uzumaki by concern, Minamoto Kaori chuckled, "These are all trials and tribulations. Once Tsunade and the Tsunade have overcome them, they should all be able to stand on their own and become pillars of Konoha."

"That's true."

Minako Uzumaki nodded, and then, urged by Tachibana, began to explain the difficulties and key points of the [Shadow Mirror Transformation Technique], which made the Big Orange Cat nod repeatedly, and the brown cat eyes began to sparkle with wisdom.

"First do it this way, then do it that way, and finally do it that way."

"Meow, I understand."

A few brief words were enough to enlighten Tachibana, who excitedly began setting up the incantation patterns for the [Shadow Mirror Transformation Technique] in his spacious office.

"Darling, don't you think the Tachibana, which combines the best of us, would be incredibly beautiful?"

"No matter how pretty someone is, they can't compare to my cute and charming Kaori."

"Honestly, you're being cheeky again."

Minamoto Kaori, clearly swayed by this, muttered a dissatisfied grumble and glanced at Minako Uzumaki, who was helping Tachibana set up the incantation.

The sexy and charming young woman wore a black business suit. Her full breasts stretched the collar buttons slightly out of shape, especially when Minako Uzumaki squatted down, her chest creating an unparalleled sense of pressure.

"Darling, Minako's breasts are really big. You weren't staring at them the whole time, were you?"

(I'm not just watching; I'm also kneading and flattening the balls tonight.)

Uchiha Takeyasu only dared to think these words in his heart; if he were to actually say them aloud, an iron fist would probably descend upon him.

"I'm not looking anymore. In my heart, only Kaori's face truly captivates me."

"Hmph, once Tachibana completes the [Shadow Mirror Transformation Technique], you'll have two of your favorite faces."

"Then let Tachibana make the changes?"

Uchiha Takeyasu's question made Minamoto Kaori shake her head, "Tachibana is also part of the family, it's a good thing to have another sister-like person."

"However, you're only my sister. Don't let what happened to Hikaru repeat itself, or my fists won't let you off easily."

"Don't worry, no matter how beautiful it is, Tachibana still just a cat. No matter how desperate I am, I wouldn't lay a hand on a cat."

Recalling the [Four Weapons] combination of bull, horse, and cat from the other continent, the ultimate physical and mental enjoyment made Uchiha Takeyasu feel a stirring in his lower abdomen, and his gaze towards Minamoto Kaori carried a hint of something amiss.

"Stop fooling around, we still have things to do."

They were already an old married couple, and with just a glance from Uchiha Takeyasu, Minamoto Kaori could guess what he wanted to do, not to mention the burning gaze she had seen day and night.

Uchiha Takeyasu leaned close to Minamoto Kaori's ear and whispered, "Kaori, tomorrow is your critical period, so you'd better do your best then."

"Ugh, don't say such vulgar things in a serious setting."

Minamoto Kaori blushed, gently pushed away Uchiha Takeyasu leaned closer, and whispered with her head down, "I won't let you down."

During their whispered conversation, the [Shadow Mirror Transformation Technique] was quickly set up with Minako Uzumaki's help.

"The Tachibana is ready, you can try it now."

"Thank you, Minako- sama."

Tachibana stood in the middle of the incantation, excitedly circled it once, and then began to calm his mind and mobilize the Chakra within his body.

A soft glow shone on the cat, and under the gaze of the three, the orange cat, which was on all fours, began to take on a human-like form.

Starting as a six-year-old child, he grew continuously until he became a standing human figure.

(I've taken a solid and powerful first step towards becoming the invincible Cat Master!)

But before Tachibana could feel happy for long, the depletion of Chakra within his body caused the changes to come to a halt.

"Tachibana, you can stop now."

Minako Uzumaki noticed Tachibana's situation and began to modify the incantation while speaking, worried that Tachibana might stubbornly start acting recklessly.

The [Shadow Mirror Transformation Technique] is a forbidden technique that can only be used once in a person's lifetime. As long as the transformation is not yet fully finalized, the spell can be canceled at any time.

"Lady Minako, please let me try again!"

Seeing that he was about to turn into a human, Tachibana hurriedly shouted, "My Chakra can't support long legs, but smaller ones are no problem at all."

Hearing Tachibana's insistence, Minako Uzumaki's eyes showed a troubled expression, and she couldn't help but look at Uchiha Takeyasu.

"Let Tachibana try it; if it really doesn't work, then let Tachibana give up."

Uchiha Takeyasu said calmly, "If Tachibana no longer can use the [Shadow Mirror Transformation Technique], then we can just create a better Ninjutsu. There's no need to worry too much."