The Power of a God

Konoha Hospital

Naraku opened his eyes, straightened up, and looked around at his surroundings. It was a dimly lit environment with blue and white sheets, Gekko shining on the balcony, and silence.

Sitting on the nursing seats next to them were Uchiha Rin and Uchiha Ruofeng. Uchiha Rin's eyes were closed, and he seemed to be asleep.

Ruofeng was sitting cross-legged in his seat, seemingly comprehending Ninjutsu. Hearing the unusual movement by Naraku's bedside, Ruofeng's face lit up with joy.

"Naraku, you've finally woken up!"

Naraku, feeling refreshed, but with Konoha and Hidden Sand still locked in battle, it wasn't time to rest. Naraku a low voice:

"Finally awake? How long have I been asleep? Where am I?"

"Konoha Hospital, Naraku, you've been asleep for a week! Lady Tsunade says you still need rest. The war between Konoha and Hidden Sand is over, so please rest assured, Naraku."

"I slept for a week? The war between Konoha and Hidden Sand is over?"

A strange light flashed in Naraku's eyes, and he murmured a repeated phrase.

"Naraku, your name resounds Hidden Sand, and the name of the Uchiha is once again celebrated throughout the Shinobi World! In Konoha, the villagers all praise your illustrious reputation."

"Heh, is that so? Then it wasn't in vain that we Konoha Style."

Upon hearing this, Naraku couldn't help but chuckle. The villagers' praise was not something Naraku had arranged for anyone to distribute advertisements or promote; it was spontaneous praise that could only be attributed to the villagers' respect and approval.

Naraku felt good and sensed his own Chakra. He found that his Chakra was much stronger and had a slightly cold feel to Chakra.

Naraku's Chakra gathered in his eyes, instantly turning them crimson. As Naraku Chakra slowly flowed in, the three Tomoe slowly rotated.

Naraku felt that the power contained in his Sharingan had increased dramatically, Naraku channeled his power and Chakra into his eyes.

The Three Tomoe in his eyes spun rapidly, converging in his pupils. The three Tomoe then transformed into two Tomoe without horns, converging in the center of his eyes. Two small black Tomoe appeared horizontally in the middle of his red pupils, resembling the Double Pupil of a legendary sage.

Naraku sensed a change in his eyes and carefully examined them. Soon, Naraku realized the Dōjutsu residing within them.

Naraku slightly opened his mouth, widened his eyes, and his face seemed to have turned pale, looking somewhat frightened.

"Is this something a mortal can control? Obtaining such power would probably bring divine retribution!"

Naraku sensed the Dōjutsu residing in his eyes, but showed no joy. Naraku face was somewhat pale as he called out to Ruofeng:

"Ruofeng, bring me a mirror!"

After Naraku's eye power surged, his Chakra also surged, and the Chakra became somewhat cold, making Naraku slightly uncomfortable.

The immense power contained in his eyes gave Naraku the feeling that using Sharingan Genjutsu would amplify its power even further.

Ruofeng, who was serving as Naraku's bodyguard and was now taking care of Naraku, quickly grabbed a mirror and handed it to Naraku upon hearing this.

Naraku looked at his eyes in the mirror. They weren't the Three Tomoe shape; one Tomoe was missing. They were gathered in his red pupils, and with the surge of Chakra, he confirmed the level of his Sharingan.

Naraku's initial panic about Dōjutsu subsided slightly upon seeing his own Mangekyo eyes, and he regained his composure.

Naraku then realized what was happening and shouted:

"Tsunade! Where's Tsunade!?"

Naraku then realized what was happening and asked in a panic.

"Lady Tsunade said you need to rest and recuperate, what's wrong...?"

Ruofeng replied, somewhat puzzled.

"Tsunade said I need to recuperate. Wasn't she buried in the desert?"

Naraku stared at Ruofeng with his crimson, eerie eyes and asked seriously.

"How could Hidden Sand possibly have kept Lady Tsunade alive? The desert didn't bury Lady Tsunade; Lady Tsunade used Ninjutsu to escape being buried by the desert."

Uchiha Ruofeng found it strange that Naraku was concerned about Tsunade's affairs, but he still explained the situation to Naraku.

"I see, then I'm relieved..."

Naraku breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing this; he had worried for nothing, that woman wouldn't die so easily.

"You seem to care about me quite a bit, Asura of Konoha."

While Naraku and Ruofeng were talking, Tsunade pushed open the door to the hospital room and walked in.

After leaving the battlefield, Tsunade wore a loose blue robe and held a vial of medicine in her hand.

"Your people are really annoying. I told them it was nothing serious and I could take care of them, but they just wouldn't leave."

"Please forgive my lack of understanding regarding my duty as a guard."

Ruofeng wasn't embarrassed at all and replied.

Naraku nodded, approving of Ruofeng and Lin's actions. In Konoha, Naraku could not let one's guard down against anyone.

"Ruofeng, you guards have worked hard on your shift. I'm fine now. Wake Lin up and go back to rest. You can go to the Military Police Building for your regular shift."

"Hi!"

Ruofeng softly agreed and patted Uchiha Rin awake.

Lin woke up looking bewildered, staring at Ruofeng, Naraku, and Tsunade.

"Lord Naraku! You're awake!"

When Lin Naraku woke up, his worries dissipated, and a smile appeared on his face.

Naraku smiled and said, "I'm fine, you guys go back and rest."

"Let's go, Lin."

Ruofeng called out, and Lin saw Tsunade. Without saying much, the two left together.

"They're worried about me, Tsunade, please don't take offense."

Naraku comforted Tsunade, looking at the Tsunade and medicine she was holding.

"What, what's going on? I'm all better now, Tsunade, I don't need the injection anymore!"

Naraku his hands repeatedly, saying, "Such a big syringe, who could stand being pricked like that?"

After injecting the medicine with a Tsunade, Naraku expressionlessly.

"No, I was just unconscious. I was terrified when I saw you buried in the desert that day."

"Tsk tsk, it's just nutrient solution. If it weren't for it, you would have starved to death long ago. I never thought the Asura of Konoha would be afraid. That's quite rare."

Naraku sensed Tsunade's sarcastic tone and couldn't help but smile awkwardly, offering no reply.

"Now that you've recovered, you promised to treat me to drinks back in Kikyo Castle. Now, Lord Asura of Konoha, please keep your promise."

Naraku glanced at the moonlight outside the window, nodded, and then nodded again, feeling a bit hungry.

"Okay, I'll get dressed."

"I'll be waiting for you outside."

Tsunade glanced at Naraku, then turned and left.

Naraku and picked Jonin vest. The vest was stained with blood and had a foul odor. After thinking for Naraku put the vest down.

Izakaya

Naraku and Tsunade clinked glasses and drank together. The table was set with many side dishes, grilled meat, and some steaming stir-fries.

Having lived in Konoha for many years, Konoha had long been accustomed to Naraku cuisine.

Many rules for ninjas require them to be free from desires and ambitions, and there are Three Prohibitions of Ninjas, but nowadays there are very few ninjas who are so pure.

In particular, Konoha emphasizes the Will of Fire, and its ninjas tend to have a somewhat relaxed and easygoing style.

Naraku has been spending most of his time outside the village in recent years, amidst fierce battles and constant tension. It's a rare treat to be able to relax peacefully in an izakaya in Konoha, enjoying a stress-free meal and drinks. He finds it all very pleasant.

Tsunade seemed to be doing the same, drinking one cup of sake after another until her cheeks were slightly flushed and she appeared somewhat drunk.

"Tsunade, don't drink too much."

Seeing Tsunade's condition, Naraku couldn't help but whisper a reminder.

"Why do you think the ninjas fight endlessly?"

Tsunade seemed a little drunk. The endless chaos of the Shinobi World had left all the ninjas from the ninja villages feeling weary.

The ninjas fought each other, lost loved ones and friends, and their hatred grew ever deeper.

Naraku did not answer Tsunade's question, nor did he need to.

Konoha lives on fertile land with four distinct seasons and abundant food and clothing. Sunagakure, on the other hand, lives in the desert, lacking food and clothing and suffering from harsh weather.

Konoha frequently enjoy hot springs and baths, while Hidden Sand struggle even to drink water, let alone take baths.

Jonin's formidable fighting prowess, these factors alone are sufficient.

Wherever there are people, there is a world of its own.

Naraku's reply was completely irrelevant; he picked up his wine cup and took a large gulp.

The meal and drinks were indeed very relaxing. The tension of the ninja war and the fear of the Dōjutsu were completely forgotten under the influence of alcohol.

After finishing his drink, Naraku looked satisfied, but he didn't hear Tsunade's reply for a long time.

Naraku looked at Tsunade, only to see Tsunade slumped over the table, her face flushed, seemingly asleep from being drunk.

"Chakra can easily cure a hangover, Tsunade just fell asleep drunk like that, this..."