Uzuki Yugao Is Coming

Hokage Office.

Tsunade stood before the window, her back to Uzuki Yugao, listening to her report.

"Of the three Kekkei Genkai mentioned in the scroll, at least two can be confirmed. I have already seen the Sharingan. Back in the Land of Waves, Su Yu practiced every day, which likely relates to his Kekkei Genkai as well..."

Uzuki Yugao analyzed.

Once she had finished speaking.

Tsunade finally turned around, her expression complex.

For one person to possess three Kekkei Genkai simultaneously would certainly draw the attention of Danzo, especially since the death of Su Yu's parents was linked to him.

If she were in Su Yu's position, Tsunade herself might have defected as well.

"Lord Tsunade, Su Yu had no choice but to leave Konoha, so..." Uzuki Yugao looked at Tsunade.

"I understand what you mean, but he isn't exactly safe out there either." Tsunade knew what Uzuki Yugao wanted to say.

"I don't think he would take such risks," Uzuki Yugao mused.

"How about this: you will stay by his side. It will serve to protect his safety and facilitate communication; we can use Katsuyu to relay messages," Tsunade said after a moment of silence.

"Is it also to monitor him?" Uzuki Yugao's eyes dimmed, and she lowered her head.

"You are part of the Hokage's direct unit; you should know this is for the sake of the village. If Su Yu can utilize his Kekkei Genkai well, he can absolutely become a powerhouse. Even if he aspires to be Hokage, it wouldn't be difficult. You belong to the Hokage's faction; as long as you do not act against Konoha, you can return at any time. I guarantee that no one in Konoha will harm you," Tsunade said earnestly.

Hearing Tsunade's guarantee, Uzuki Yugao felt a weight lift from her heart.

She then raised her head.

"Yes, Lord Hokage. I will depart at once."

"Wait."

Tsunade called out to Uzuki Yugao.

Uzuki Yugao looked at Tsunade in confusion.

Tsunade removed the necklace from her neck and handed it to Uzuki Yugao.

"This is a relic of the First Hokage. Please help me pass it on to Su Yu. This represents my expectations for him; I hope he can become the next Hokage."

Uzuki Yugao was stunned for a moment, then carefully took the necklace from Tsunade.

"Lord Tsunade, please rest assured. I will definitely deliver this necklace to Su Yu and tell him of your expectations."

Tsunade smiled and patted Uzuki Yugao on the shoulder.

Uzuki Yugao tucked the necklace away, bowed, and left the Hokage Office.

As the door closed.

The smile on Tsunade's face slowly faded.

Judging by the ideas Su Yu had proposed to her, he was by no means a simple youth.

Tsunade had brought out the First Hokage's necklace as a way to test Su Yu.

If Su Yu accepted the necklace, it would mean he accepted her expectations.

If Su Yu did not accept the necklace, it would prove his heart might not lie with Konoha.

Of course, even if Su Yu refused, Tsunade would not label him a rogue ninja.

Unless Su Yu became an enemy of Konoha.

She had sent Uzuki Yugao to Su Yu's side also because she saw that Uzuki Yugao's feelings for him were not simple. Keeping someone like that in Konoha was a problem in itself; it was better to push her toward Su Yu.

Land of Waves.

A tranquil beach, a warm sea breeze.

Su Yu lay on a beach chair, soaking up the sun.

The Land of Waves was a small island, and the beach where Su Yu resided had been purchased by him, along with several surrounding residences.

Ever since that great bridge was completed.

The lives of the residents in the Land of Waves had improved significantly.

The establishment of a ninja village had granted the Daimyo of the Land of Waves considerable power.

Su Yu hadn't spent much money to buy this beach, largely thanks to Yuki Haku.

Zabuza was responsible for training ninjas, and Yuki Haku was his closest assistant; the Daimyo treated these two as if they were his own kin.

When Yuki Haku proposed the purchase, the Daimyo immediately offered the lowest possible price.

To avoid being disturbed, Su Yu had even purchased ninjas to guard his home.

That's right, he had purchased ninjas.

Zabuza didn't know what had gotten into him, but he had actually launched a ninja-for-hire business.

Simply put, he was responsible for training ninjas and then selling them to those in need.

Although the level of these ninjas could only be considered that of Ninja Academy students, it was already a step above wandering samurai.

Su Yu purchased nine ninjas at once, just enough to form three squads.

These nine ninjas were not very old, being roughly the same age as him.

They had been brought from elsewhere by Zabuza.

The ninja world had endured several great wars, and there were many such children wandering outside.

They were neither well-fed nor well-clothed, and they didn't even have a place to live.

Ever since they arrived in the Land of Waves.

Yuki Haku took great care of them, and Zabuza taught them how to become tools, which they obediently accepted through Zabuza's training.

And now that they were with Su Yu.

Su Yu had them form three-man squads, treating their teammates as family.

He provided them with training plans, and once they had progressed sufficiently, he would teach them different ninjutsu based on their individual aptitudes.

As for their loyalty to Su Yu?

Su Yu had already begun using his Three-Tomoe Sharingan.

The Mangekyo Sharingan could directly control a person.

The Three-Tomoe Sharingan could also achieve this, but it required a significant amount of time.

By constantly using genjutsu to influence the other party, he could achieve the desired effect.

Su Yu would not completely trust anyone.

Even with Uzuki Yugao, he held something back.

A gust of sea breeze blew past.

Su Yu opened his eyes.

He sensed that Sage Katsuyu was about to relay a message.

Because Sage Katsuyu was a singular entity, she could use the contract to connect Su Yu and Tsunade.

Both of them could summon a slug, give it a message, and then dispel the Summoning Technique, allowing the message to reach Sage Katsuyu, who would then alert the other person.

Simply put, Sage Katsuyu was like a tool used for chatting, and she could even transport items.

Su Yu summoned a small slug.

As soon as the small slug appeared, it spat out a scroll.

Su Yu picked up the scroll, opened it, and a smile appeared at the corner of his mouth.

As expected, it was just as he had predicted.

After Tsunade read that scroll, she immediately decided to send Uzuki Yugao to his side.

In fact.

Su Yu had anticipated two possible outcomes.

The first outcome was sending her to his side.

The second outcome was having Uzuki Yugao promoted and kept in the Anbu squad directly under the Hokage, responsible for maintaining contact with Su Yu.

Tsunade chose the first outcome, which indicated her lack of trust in Uzuki Yugao.

As for the necklace Uzuki Yugao was about to bring and the expectations Tsunade had for him, these were all tests.

Tsunade was not as foolish as she appeared on the surface.

Su Yu had offered her advice precisely to make Tsunade suspicious of him, thereby prompting her to send Uzuki Yugao over.

Uzuki Yugao surely believed that Tsunade was sincerely looking forward to Su Yu's success; after all, her feelings for Konoha still remained.

"Since Lady Tsunade is so expectant, I cannot let her down," Su Yu murmured.

He began to write his reply.