Tsunade's Concern

Naraku a warmth in his heart at Tsunade's words of concern and said awkwardly:

"This toxin is rather complex. I didn't expect that even the Delicate Illness Extraction Technique couldn't solve it. The poison from Hidden Sand is indeed quite strange."

"You think you can ignore poison patients just because you know some Medical Ninjutsu? You're still far from mastering the art of medicine."

Tsunade sat on the edge of the bed, looked at Naraku, and criticized him without any politeness.

"Ahem, there is indeed a lot of knowledge required in medical matters. Just being able to handle most situations is enough, hehe."

Tsunade increasingly displaying the demeanor of a heroine, no longer the timid girl she once was.

Naraku humbly accepted the criticism, and looking at Tsunade's haggard face and the diamond-shaped mark, he asked:

"That's Uzumaki Lady Mito's Ninjutsu, isn't it? The Yin Seal?"

Uzumaki Mito was the wife of the First Hokage. She held a high status in Konoha, was very old and had a frail appearance. She passed away Third Shinobi World War.

"Yes, the Yin Seal. It was a very difficult process for me to master it. It's Ninjutsu that can store Chakra and be released at crucial moments."

Tsunade was initially interested in Genjutsu, but her talent for Genjutsu was rather mediocre, Naraku advised Tsunade not to pursue Genjutsu further.

However, in exchange for instruction in Genjutsu, Tsunade diligently taught Naraku the Medical Ninjutsu that he was interested in, and Naraku quickly mastered it.

Naraku is adept at advanced Medical Ninjutsu, including the Mystical Palm Technique. As for other Delicate Illness Extraction Technique, Yin Healing Wound Destruction techniques, Chakra Scalpel, Naraku is also highly skilled.

Learning all the techniques in the world was another interest of Naraku besides revitalizing the Uchiha.

"What, you want to learn?"

Tsunade knew Naraku very well, knowing Naraku was obsessed with the way of Ninjutsu, and asked with a light laugh.

"Ahem, I'm somewhat interested."

"Heh, this kind of advanced Ninjutsu can't be taught easily, and it's very difficult to learn. Unless..."

"Unless what?"

"Unless you become my apprentice, then I definitely can teach you, or..."

Naraku, the dignified Uchiha Clan Head and leader of the Police Department, holds a transcendent position, possesses superb Ninjutsu, and is renowned throughout the Shinobi World. How could he possibly become an apprentice?

"Tsunade, stop keeping me in suspense, or whatever."

"You brat, you came to Konoha Hospital to learn Medical Ninjutsu, but you don't even work Konoha Hospital. You still want to learn? Unless I'm in a really good mood."

Tsunade did not answer Naraku's question, but instead changed the subject.

Seeing Tsunade's expression and the special care Tsunade, Naraku deeply moved. At the same time, he realized that what he had been afraid to face for many years was that avoidance and alienation were not the solution.

"Wouldn't it make you feel better if I treated you to a drink after Konoha expelled Hidden Sand?"

Naraku was well aware of Tsunade's hobbies. Over the years, apart from their working relationship and their affiliation with the hospital, Naraku was usually busy with Uchiha affairs and the Police Force, and had never privately invited Tsunade.

"You seem quite smart, not hopeless. If I'm in the mood, I might reluctantly offer you some pointers."

Tsunade smiled broadly, her eyes crinkling.

As the story progressed, Tsunade remained open-minded, offering to teach advanced Ninjutsu without hesitation, even though she said she would test him first. Naraku moved.

Naraku suddenly realized his mistake and decided to confront his own escapism. Naraku out and took Tsunade's hand.

"Tsunade..."

What are you doing...?

Tsunade looked at Naraku with a mixture of surprise and delight.

Naraku was somewhat taken aback by the blush appearing on Tsunade's cheeks, and at the same time, Naraku a little nervous.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

A violent explosion occurred in Kikyo Castle. Naraku swallowed the words he was about to say, and at the same time, hurried footsteps came from outside the door.

"Lady Tsunade! A large number of Sunagakure Ninja have stormed the city from Kikyo Mountain! Please give your orders!"

The two put aside their personal feelings and, as top ninjas of Konoha, enjoyed many privileges, but in crucial moments, they also needed to dedicate themselves to Konoha.

"Naraku, you should rest first!"

Tsunade's face was still slightly flushed, but after a moment's hesitation, she turned serious, stood up, and left.

Naraku watched Tsunade's departing figure, then breathed a sigh of relief and regained his composure.

Naraku shook his head, still feeling a bit of a headache, though he didn't know what kind of poison Hidden Sand had concocted. However, Tsunade wasn't worried about anything related to Naraku's poison, so it seemed he had already overcome it and just needed to rest.

After Tsunade left, Naraku on the bed and rested for a while before getting up to put on his gear. He put on his vest, slung his long sword over his shoulder, Naraku knew that he couldn't rest for too long, especially with so many Uchiha followers waiting for his orders.

After dressing properly, Naraku left the room and walked down the corridor.

Inside the command center hall, there was a long table. Tsunade sat in the main seat in the middle of the table, surrounded by many well-known Konoha from Jonin.

"A small group of Sunagakure Ninja raided the supply warehouse, but they have been killed and driven away. A few escaped and may still be hiding in the city."

"We've gathered intelligence that the Hidden Sand's command headquarters is at the foot of Kikyo Mountain. I believe we should Hidden Sand and eliminate them."

"There is no time to lose; please make a decision as soon as possible Lady Tsunade."

Naraku through the corridor to a Daimon and heard voices coming from inside.

Naraku hesitated slightly before pushing open the door. Inside, he saw many ninjas sitting, seemingly having a meeting. Naraku, unfazed, spoke up:

"The Uchiha clan has arrived at Kikyo Castle. Assign me tasks as well!"

Uchiha Nara last and, without paying attention to seating order, simply found a seat behind the long table and sat down.

Tsunade Naraku a complicated look, but remained silent. The meeting was a serious affair, a place for discussing how to attack Hidden Sand, a place for official business; personal feelings couldn't be indulged in.

"Naraku, you've come at the right time. Please take a seat."

Tsunade glanced at Naraku, then looked away, her red lips slightly parted. As the commander of the western region, Tsunade's talent was more than enough to lead a large army.

"OK"

Naraku answered with a serious expression. In addition, Naraku noticed that among the many Jonin at the meeting, he did not see Jiraiya.

Jiraiya was at the Western Stronghold battlefield, as a top Konoha ninja, Jiraiya shouldn't be absent from this occasion. Naraku had doubts in his heart, but he didn't ask.

When Naraku fighting against Hidden Mist at the Eastern Stronghold, he served as the supreme commander. Now, he has moved to a different location, the Western Stronghold, but can only follow orders.

Similar to Orochimaru's previous situation, Orochimaru had previously served as the supreme commander of the Northeast Stronghold. After the pressure on the Northeast Stronghold eased, he rushed to Naraku, serving as his deputy and following the commander's orders.

"Now that the reinforcements have arrived, let's prepare to move out. The Hokage has given the order: the Iwagakure and Kumogakure in the northwest and northeast should take advantage of the chaos and sweep through the border regions."

Therefore, we must eliminate the Hidden Sand at the Kikyo Mountain as soon as possible. Kikyo Mountain is oriented east-west, and the lowest point extending southward is where we are located Kikyo Castle.

"Yamanaka Inoichi, Nara Shikaku, Choza Akimichi, the three of you will lead three thousand troops to attack Kikyo Mountain from the front."

"Yes, sir." x3

The current heads of the Ino -Ino-Shika-Cho are all stationed in Kikyo Castle, awaiting orders. Konoha Kikyo Castle is where the essence of the Konoha ninja clan is concentrated.

"Uchiha Nara, lead three thousand ninjas to flank the Hidden Sand from the south and attack the flank of Kikyo Mountain."

"Yes, sir."

Naraku expressionless and answered in a deep voice.

"I will personally lead the main force, providing support from the rear, hoping to resolve the threat posed by Hidden Sand in this battle! Konoha cannot afford further losses, so please give it your all!"

As the Tsunade, Tsunade exuded a powerful aura and spoke with a serious expression.

"Yes!"

The Chunin the arena responded one after another.

Naraku had already learned about the terrain of Kikyo Mountain and Kikyo Castle before Naraku off. Tsunade's strategy was sound; Kikyo Mountain to the north blocked the way, making travel difficult.

The Ino -Ino-Shika-Cho trio launched a fierce attack from the front. Although the Hidden Sand forces broke through the Western Stronghold, there were still some remnants of Konoha Ninja behind the Western Stronghold. They combined their attacks with the Ino -Ino-Shika-Cho from the front, Naraku an attack from the south. If all went well, the First Shinobi World War swoop.