Tsunade's Lap Pillow (Fourth, Fifth, and Sixth Updates)

Qingyu's fist slammed into the Yugito Nii's crossed arms as he blocked.

The Yugito Nii was blasted away by the immense force.

If it weren't for the Tailed Beast Chakra converging on her arms at the last moment as a buffer, her arms would probably have been broken by that punch.

Seeing this, Orochimaru followed up with a finishing blow.

Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique!

Orochimaru threw a giant shuriken forward, which then multiplied into tens of thousands of shuriken to launch a continuous attack.

Before he could even catch his breath, Yugito Nii hurriedly began to gather the Tailed Beast Chakra.

He used his other arm to knock all the Shuriken away.

"Call----"

The Yugito Nii then reached a safe place.

The Tailed Beast Chakra is rapidly healing her injuries.

White steam occasionally rose from her body.

"Yugito Nii!"

Daruto is dead!

The other Cloud Village were horrified.

That brat from Konoha actually killed Daruto after he took the secret medicine with a single slash, and then sent the Jinchuriki flying with a single punch!

Samui, who was just about to come and help, thought to himself that he was out of luck.

Qingyu actually killed Daruto!

If it were just Qingyu, it would be fine, but Orochimaru also personally came.

With Orochimaru, one of the Sannin, around, even if Yugito Nii wanted to launch a full-scale counterattack, it would be difficult for him to gain the upper hand.

The Yugito Nii rose from the rubble, staring at Daruto's lifeless body lying on the ground, unable to contain his rage.

Tailed Beast Chakra erupted from Yugito Nii's body like a volcano.

Chakra bursts forth from her body, blasting the leaves off the trees.

The Tailed Beast Chakra is showing signs of going berserk.

"It's time to go, Qingyu."

Orochimaru spoke.

Bang!

The Manda vanished in a puff of smoke at his feet; the time allotted for the psychic summoning had reached its limit.

Their objective has been achieved: the entire escort team was wiped out, their supplies were destroyed, and the Supply Line of the Cloud Village were cut off.

There's no point in staying here any longer.

Qingyu nodded and sheathed Muramasa.

The group quickly retreated, their figures disappearing into the morning mist and forest.

The Cloud Village stood still, none of them daring to give chase.

After Qingyu left, the enraged Yugito Nii ripped a nearby tree away with a single claw.

This guy actually slaughtered her companions right in front of her!

She looked at the corpses scattered all over the ground.

Qingyu alone accounted for 50% of the kills.

This made the Yugito Nii even angrier.

When she was two years old, the Two-Tails was sealed inside her.

From childhood to adulthood, the Yugito Nii have suffered a lot of Byakugan and discrimination from their peers in the village.

After her diligent practice, her companions gradually changed their views as well.

To gain the approval of her peers, she worked even harder.

Once on the battlefield, she was invincible thanks to the power of the Tailed Beast.

This is the first time I've had so many of my comrades slaughtered in front of me like this.

This is absolutely a disgrace!

Yugito Nii thought to himself.

Graveyard of Mountains.

Madara Uchiha was very satisfied with Qingyu's performance.

"Senjutsu?"

Madara Uchiha watched as Qingyu used "Senjutsu".

He himself did not possess that power; he had only seen Hashirama Senju use it.

Izuna's face appeared in his mind.

"If Izuna were willing to learn, she might be able to master 'Senjutsu' as well."

Madara Uchiha thought to himself.

In his view, his younger brother Izuna had no way to learn "Senjutsu," so he couldn't.

However, Senju Tobirama had the means but failed to learn "Senjutsu," which was purely due to his dull aptitude.

This power was nothing special in Madara Uchiha.

However, at the same time, Madara Uchiha was also pondering a question.

Qingyu is growing too fast.

His original plan was to see what kind of being would be born from the fusion of the Uchiha and Senju powers through Qingyu.

But now, Qingyu's growth curve has completely exceeded his expectations.

If given more time, he might even awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan.

Once the Mangekyō Sharingan awakens, his Eye Power will undergo a complete transformation. At that time, even if the White Zetsu wanted to restrict him, they probably wouldn't be able to.

Madara Uchiha frowned slightly, and his withered fingers stopped tapping on the armrest.

"The time was too short."

Madara Uchiha himself.

I should have adopted Qingyu from the beginning.

If Qingyu had grown up under Madara Uchiha eye, he would have groomed Qingyu into a perfect successor, passing on all his life's experience and knowledge to him.

Then he can safely remove these life-sustaining tubes and no longer have to live in this ugly state.

Now, he's like an elder who has watched a child grow up.

They want their children to be successful, but they also don't want them to be too outstanding and go in an uncontrollable direction.

This feeling caused the former Asura of the Ninja World to experience a strange sense of irritation.

"White Zetsu."

"Yes, Lord Madara."

Madara Uchiha closed his eyes.

"Keep an eye on Qingyu, and send more people to secretly protect him every time he appears on the battlefield."

Obito?

White Zetsu tilted his head and asked.

Madara Uchiha remained silent for a moment.

That brat is on a completely different level from Qingyu.

He was always careless and easily distracted during training, often slacking off.

Madara Uchiha initially went under the alias of a mysterious old man Uchiha to teach Obito.

Later, finding it too troublesome, he found White Zetsu to transform into his own appearance to deal with the situation.

Anyway, Obito is too thick-skinned to tell the difference between the real and the fake.

"Obito, from now on, just have White Zetsu disguise himself as me and teach him. I won't have to get involved myself."

Madara Uchiha said calmly.

"His problem now is not a lack of potential, but a lack of motivation."

In Madara Uchiha's view, only by completely corrupting Obito could the pace of his teaching increase.

"Only those who have experienced utter despair can understand the true meaning of my plan."

"Understood, Lord Madara."

White Zetsu nodded, sank his body into the ground, and went to carry out Madara Uchiha's orders.

The underground space returned to silence.

When Qingyu returned to the camp, it was already dark.

The sea breeze blows from the east, carrying a salty, damp smell.

Campfires and lights have been lit in the camp, and patrolling ninjas are moving between the tents.

Although the regenerative ability of the "Strength of a Hundred Technique" repaired all the wounds, the lingering fatigue in the body could not be completely eliminated.

The continuous high-intensity battles consumed a lot of his physical strength and Chakra, and a considerable amount of the Chakra stored in the "Yin Seal" was also depleted.

All he wanted now was to go back to his Camp Tent and get a good night's sleep.

--

When Qingyu lifted the tent flap, she was taken aback.

Tsunade was sitting on the edge of his bed.

There was only one lamp lit in the Camp Tent, and its light made her skin appear even whiter.

"Sister Tsunade?"

Qingyu lowered the tent flap and entered the Camp Tent.

Why are you here?

Why can't I come?

Tsunade raised her head, her brown-gold eyes looking at Qingyu.

She stood up and walked over to Qingyu, looking him up and down before touching him.

"Sister Tsunade, I told you I'm fine."

Qingyu said.

"Checking it won't cost you a piece of meat."

"I heard from Shikaku that you not only fought the Two-Tails Jinchuriki over there, but you were also Jonin an elite Cloud Village had taken a secret drug. Orochimaru, that bastard, why didn't he protect you?"

Qingyu let her examine him, a slight smile playing on her lips.

"Orochimaru- sensei is also dealing with the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, and I'm not injured either. Sister Tsunade, you're being too tense."

"I'm nervous?"

Tsunade raised her head, her brown-gold eyes glaring at Qingyu.

Her pigtails swayed gently with the movement, and a few strands of golden hair slipped down from her ears, landing at her collarbone.

The full volume swayed slightly, even though it was hidden by the outer garment.

"You little brat, you just became a Chunin and you're already going head-to-head with a Tailed Beast Jinchuriki. What's wrong with me, as your older sister, worrying a little?"

Tsunade's tone was fierce.

After confirming that Qingyu had no hidden wounds, she finally breathed a sigh of relief, let go of Qingyu's arm, crossed her arms over her chest, and sat back down on the edge of the bed.

"You little brat, your skin is tougher than I thought."

That's why I told Sister Tsunade not to worry.

Qingyu smiled and walked to the bedside.

He sat down next to Tsunade.

Qingyu suddenly turned her body and rested her head on Tsunade's lap.

Tsunade's body stiffened for a moment.

His young and handsome face rested on her lap.

"Can I lie down for a bit, Sister Tsunade?"

Qingyu said.

"Fine, I'll lie down then."

Tsunade has no objection.

Upon hearing this, Qingyu adjusted her position to make herself more comfortable.

Tsunade's lap felt very comfortable to rest my head on.

Qingyu felt soft and squishy, and her body temperature seemed to be slightly higher than that of an average person.

Seeing Qingyu's relaxed expression, Tsunade smiled as well.

This kid may seem mature enough, but he still has a childlike side.

As she pondered this, Tsunade stroked Qingyu's head.

Upon closer inspection, Qingyu could smell the fragrance emanating from Tsunade.

He opened his eyes, and what he saw was a heavy, shadowy area.

Because of the angle, Qingyu couldn't even see Tsunade's face.

As the saying goes, if you can't see your toes when you look down, you're doomed.

Qingyu can't even see Tsunade's chin now.

To avoid blood rushing to her head, Qingyu closed her eyes.

Tsunade stroked Qingyu's head while thinking about the information she had received that day.

Qingyu's ability to escape unscathed from such an enemy's attack, and even kill an elite Jonin, is a remarkable achievement even among Jonin.

But Tsunade was not happy at all.

The stronger Qingyu demonstrates, the more difficult the missions she may undertake in the future.

She didn't know that Qingyu possessed Trait System, and that contact with more enemies would actually allow Qingyu to grow stronger and more powerful.

[Collectible trait detected: Compassionate Motherhood]

[C-Rank Trait: Compassionate Motherhood]

[Effect: Makes it easier to win over children.]

[Crafting: Funding an orphanage will upgrade this trait to a higher level.]

Qingyu's eyelids twitched slightly.

He half-opened his eyes, looking at the special ability that popped up in front of him, and then at Tsunade's face, which was slightly flushed.

Another trait has been lost.

And this trait----

He closed his eyes again and reviewed the description of the traits in his mind.

Enhancing one's affinity with children—this trait is still somewhat useful for him.

Yu Ru could one day emulate Orochimaru and gather gifted children as his subordinates.

Moreover, the upgrade requirements aren't difficult.

Sponsoring an orphanage is just a matter of spending some money.

Qingyu instantly thought of Yakushi Nonō.

In her orphanage, there was a very talented young boy.

That is, Yakushi Kabuto.

In terms of research on bloodlines and "Senjutsu" alone, Yakushi Kabuto actually went much further than Orochimaru.

Not only did it devour Orochimaru's cells and inherit Orochimaru's power, but it also forged its own path.

Qingyu felt that if he could recruit him as a subordinate, it would be very helpful for his research in the medical field.

He casually closed the special ability panel, buried his face more comfortably in Tsunade's lap, and fell asleep.

About half an hour later.

Footsteps sounded outside the curtain, followed by the voice of Nara Shikaku outside the tent.

"Qingyu, are you there? I've come to deliver the reward for this mission."

Tsunade glanced down at Qingyu opened her eyes and nodded at her.

"Come in."

"Tsunade said."

Nara Shikaku lifted the curtain and walked in, carrying a sealing scroll and a small cloth bag.

When he pushed the door open and saw the scene before him, he visibly paused for a moment.

Qingyu rested her head on Tsunade's lap, and Tsunade's hand was still on Qingyu's hair. The intimate posture between the two was unlike that of ordinary siblings.

Nara Shikaku's facial expressions were well-managed; he only raised his eyebrows slightly.

"Lady Tsunade is here too."

Nara Shikaku, open mouths.

"Yes, I've come to see Qingyu."

Tsunade said.

"Sister Tsunade was worried that I had been injured by the Jinchuriki, so she came to check on me."

Qingyu sat up from Tsunade's lap and nodded to Nara Shikaku.

Nara Shikaku placed the scroll and small cloth bag on the low table.

"This is a battle merit reward that Lord Orochimaru specially requested for you in the mission report. Because you encountered an enemy of the level of a Jinchuriki, an extra bonus was added."

He pushed the small cloth bag in front of Qingyu.

"Therefore, the Lord Third has specially approved an extra B-rank Ninjutsu scroll as a reward. You can choose one yourself."

Qingyu took the scroll, unfolded it, and saw a list of Ninjutsu to choose from.

His gaze swept across the scroll, and you quickly glanced at the names and descriptions of the Ninjutsu.

Earth Release: Earth Prison Dome, Wind Release: Vacuum Wave, Water Release: Water Tiger Unleashed, Sensory Ninjutsu: Ground Touch Sensory

Qingyu's gaze swept back and forth across the several Ninjutsu several times.

A variant of "Wind Release: Vacuum Sphere Vacuum Wave," except that the exhaled air is no longer spherical but blade-shaped, and a sharp aura similar to that of a weasel is emitted from the mouth.

Wind Release Ninjutsu that can sever both the target's physical body and the Chakra protecting it, while exhaling a large breath from the caster's mouth.

"Command Release Barrier: Command Lock Barrier" is a barrier-type Ninjutsu used by Jirōbō in the original work. It can trap enemies and absorb their Chakra, making it a very practical control-type Ninjutsu.

Catalyst perception involves attaching Chakra to a designated object to obtain information about the surroundings. Unlike "Barrier, Heavenly Canopy Array," the range of perception for this technique depends on the distribution of the catalyst, making it particularly effective in water or forest terrain.

Each of the three Ninjutsu has its own advantages and disadvantages.

Qingyu's final gaze fell upon "Wind Release: Vacuum Wave".

Because of the [Darkness of the Shinobi] trait, Qingyu's Wind Release: Distance increased significantly.

Therefore, using this Ninjutsu will also provide an enhancement.

"I choose 'Wind Release: Vacuum Wave'."

Qingyu said.

"No problem."

Nara Shikaku nodded, then took a sealing scroll from his Ninja Tool Pouch and handed it to Qingyu.

"This is a training scroll for 'Wind Release: Vacuum Wave,' a B-rank Ninjutsu. Any questions?"

Qingyu took the scroll.

"That's all. Please thank the Lord Third for me."

Nara Shikaku nodded, bowed slightly to Tsunade, and then turned and stepped off the mat.

The curtain closed behind him.

"Get some rest, kid."

"Knew."

Two weeks have passed.

In the past two weeks, it seems that because the first wave of probing did not yield any benefits, the Cloud Village's momentum has slowed down, and they have retreated to the border of the Land of Frost.

The Konoha Ninja at the front lines breathed a sigh of relief, and the atmosphere in the camp gradually relaxed from a tense state.

Having endured the baptism of brutal battles, the young ninjas finally gained a rare moment of rest.

The snow beside him was trampled down firmly. Haotekai stood in an open space, his green bodysuit soaked with sweat, which steamed in the cold December wind.

Might Guy had just finished his daily physical training and was panting heavily, his hands on his knees.

He took a small glass bottle from his Ninja Tool Pouch, uncorked it, and poured the modified Military Ration Pill into his mouth.

"Qingyu, the secret medicine you gave me is becoming more and more effective."

--

Might Guy spoke to Qingyu, stretching his shoulders.

Muscle fatigue that would normally take at least half a day to recover from subsided significantly within minutes of taking the pill.

His current limit has moved from the fourth gate to the Five Gates.

Although using the Five Gates during battle poses no immediate danger to one's life, it leaves a significant amount of lingering pain afterward. Taking Qingyu's Red Pill Secret Medicine can alleviate this pain.

"No, Kai, the elixir is only an aid; the most important thing is yourselves."

Qingyu shook her head, then began to inquire about the various reactions that Hottekai had experienced after taking the secret medicine.

This clinical data was extremely useful to him.

[Collectible trait detected: Cold-Resistant Constitution]

[D-Rank Trait: Cold-Resistant Constitution]

[Effect: In cold weather, one is less likely to feel cold.]

[Crafting: Spending two months in a snowy area will upgrade the trait to a higher level.]

Looking at the new trait that Haotekai had just dropped, Qingyu thought to himself that it must be a new trait that he had cultivated and then collected.

"The New Year is just around the corner, and I still need to think about what New Year's gift to give Tsunade, and also Kurenai and Rin."

As Qingyu recorded Haotekai's data, she also thought about these things.

The research on the secret medicine has made great progress, and Qingyu even plans to develop a secret medicine to activate brain cells.

In this way, the activated cells will also display the power of Yang Release, which will further accelerate the speed at which he activates the Mangekyō.

Meanwhile, the feedback from Hottcare is just a microcosm of the effects of the secret drug over the past two weeks.

The others who obtained Qingyu's secret medicine also gradually discovered the effects of this small pill.

Sarutobi Asuma encountered a group of Kirigakure ninja while escorting supplies.

During the battle, his left shoulder was pierced by Water Release Ninjutsu, and the wound was deep enough to be seen.

The medical-nin was on the front lines of the emergency treatment managed to stop the bleeding. Asuma, with the mindset of treating a dying patient as if he were alive, swallowed the red pill that Qingyu had given him, and found that his injuries had improved considerably within a few hours.

"This is fucking outrageous!"

Sarutobi Asuma sat on the camp mat and looked at his own shoulder several times.

--

Only a faint scar remained at the wound site, making it seem as if it had been pierced by Water Release.

This pill is like having an extra life.

"Is Qingyu a ninja or a herbalist immortal?"

Sarutobi Asuma heard that Qingyu knew some kind of "Senjutsu." Could it be that those places also taught how to make secret medicines?

The others who obtained Qingyu's secret medicine also gradually discovered its effects.

So much so that even the Konoha High Command had heard about it.

They were somewhat disappointed upon learning that mass production was impossible, so they asked Qingyu to supply some Jonin if possible.

In response, Tsunade naturally stepped in to defend Qingyu, saying that it was still in the practical stage.

At the end of December, the heavy snow arrived as expected.

The entire Eastern Coastline was covered with a layer of snow.

The ninjas all wore warm clothing under their side armor, and some who were particularly sensitive to the cold simply draped Renren's long robe over their clothes.

The patrol pace quickened considerably; no one wanted to stay in the snow for even a minute longer than usual.

Dai Ling squatted on a clearing at the edge of the camp. The ground in front of him was scorched by his repeated practice of the Great Fireball Technique, but now the scorched ground was covered with a layer of fresh snow.

His fingers were red from the cold, and a thin layer of mist condensed on the metal plate of his ninja Forehead Protector, forming a white vapor in front of him with each breath.

Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!

A fireball shot out of his mouth and slammed into the snow in front of him.

The snow melted and evaporated instantly under the high temperature, rising as a cloud of white steam.

The fireball appears to be larger than it was two weeks ago.

"Call----"

He straightened up and wiped the mixture of sweat and snow water from his face with his sleeve.

Although they had failed, Dairei still wanted to compete in the Chunin Ninja Exams next year.

After all, Qingyu and Kakashi are both Chunin, which makes the task of carrying out the order even more urgent.

Whenever Dai Ling feels discouraged, she thinks of the scene of Qingyu and Rin Nohara together.

When his heart is united, boundless power will emerge.

This is the measure of love!

Dai Ling raised his head, Sharingan in his eyes spun slightly faster under the surge of emotion.

He gathered his Chakra back into his throat and Hand Seals once more.

Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!

This fireball is even bigger than before.

The fireball roared for more than ten meters before crashing into a dead tree in the distance, shattering the entire tree into pieces.

Dai Ling gasped for breath, staring at the burning remains of withered trees in the distance.

"I, Zi Nian, will definitely become Chunin."

He spoke to the air, his voice echoing across the empty snowfield and sounding somewhat lonely.

Then he took another deep breath, preparing to continue the hand Hand Seals.

"Sir, you're still training?"

Rin Nohara's voice came from behind him.

He paused in his action of giving the order and quickly turned around.

"To prepare for Sugata's Chunin Ninja Exams!"

Obito said, trying to look cool.

"By the way, what brings you here? It's very cold outside."

"Weren't you training in the snow too? Your fingers are frozen like this."

As she spoke, she took a small glass bottle from her Ninja Tool Pouch and handed it to the messenger.

Dai Ling looked down at the small bottle in his palm.

"This is a secret medicine made by Qingyu."

"Rin Nohara said."

"Red Fortune's pills can quickly restore injuries and stamina, while Grayish Brown Fortune's are Improved Military Ration Pill, more effective than ordinary Military Ration Pill, and without a bitter taste. Each person only has two of Red Fortune's pills, so use them sparingly; they can save your life in critical moments."

Rin Nohara specifically asked Qingyu if she could deliver the secret medicine, and the answer was yes.

Dai Ling was stunned, not expecting Rin Nohara to care about her so much.

Just thinking that Qingyu made it makes me reluctant to take the order.

But this was given to him by Rin Nohara.

This puts the commander in a dilemma, caught between wanting and not wanting to be attacked.

"Let's go, Dailing. We should be returning to the village with Qingyu to celebrate the New Year. Minato-sensei invited us to celebrate, and we'll be able to go back to the village in a few days."

Rin Nohara was somewhat expectant.

After all, she hadn't been back to the village for a long time.

"Minato-sensei, is it just our team?"

He conveyed the order and inquired.

No, there's also Qingyu.

Why did Minato-sensei invite Qingyu?

"Because it's a group activity, there are other people besides Qingyu, and you can also ask Qingyu for advice more often."

Seeing Rin Nohara looking somewhat happy, Obito felt a tightness in his chest.

Damn it, when will I ever catch up with Qingyu?!