Underlying Currents

Sarutobi Hiruzen previously conducted experiments with Wood Release. All the volunteers who participated in the experiments died from the erosion of the First Hokage Cells, which was extremely cruel and caused considerable losses to Konoha.

Afterwards, Sarutobi Hiruzen shut down the experiment and forbade it from being conducted again. He glanced Danzo 'Sarutobi Hiruzen Wood Release ninjas, his eyes somewhat profound.

Danzo noticed Sarutobi Hiruzen 'Sarutobi Hiruzen gaze when he heard his question, but Danzo calm.

Since the information about his Genin has been exposed, he can simply send one away later. There are five real Wood Release ninjas in the Root, but Danzo only reported two, indicating that he was prepared to send one away.

"Naturally, it was a Wood Release experiment. Members of Root were not afraid of sacrifice and were eager to inherit Wood Release, hoping to make more contributions to Konoha."

Of the five volunteers in the Wood Release experiment, three died, but fortunately, two succeeded, which was a stroke of luck amidst misfortune.

Danzo downplayed the cruelty and sacrifices of the Wood Release experiments, glossing over them lightly.

Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded, put down his pipe, and said solemnly:

"Danzo, why didn't you report such an important matter to me? Transfer the Wood Release ninjas to my directly subordinate Anbu. Wood Release ninjas are Konoha's precious treasure."

"Really"

Danzo was well aware of Sarutobi Hiruzen's ways, and with a cold smile in his heart, he did not refute but asked softly:

"Should I transfer there now? That would disrupt my plans."

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu understood the importance of Wood Release ninjas, and even more so the importance of Danzo's plan, and said:

"The Third Hokage can be transferred after the trip to the Capital City is over."

"Hiruzen, the new Hokage will still need your assistance, especially since you've led the Anbu for many years. How can the Fourth Hokage be without your help, Third Hokage? Let's reassign him after the Hokage election."

Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu spoke up, seemingly very concerned for Sarutobi Hiruzen.

Upon hearing the two advisors' words, Sarutobi Hiruzen nodded and replied:

"Alright, since you all say so, I can't be too autocratic."

Sarutobi Hiruzen almost forgot about Danzo's plan. If the Wood Release ninjas were brought in, Danzo would be short-handed, and the operation would fail, which would be troublesome.

Furthermore, if Wood Release ninjas are transferred to the Anbu, the assassination should not be carried out by the Anbu, as that would violate the glorious and righteous image that the Third Hokage had cultivated for many years.

Night

Senju Estate

Naraku wiped the sweat from his forehead with a towel, looking somewhat tired.

Are you sure you can handle it?

Tsunade's face flushed, and she glanced at Naraku teasingly.

Naraku hearing Tsunade's words, Naraku was enraged and, disregarding his exhaustion from seven times in one night, pressed himself against her once more.

"Tsunade, you're too arrogant! I'll show you what I'm capable of!"

Suddenly, seductive music filled the room.

About half an hour later, the sounds in the bedroom stopped. Naraku lay on the bed, wiping his forehead with a towel again, his eyes slightly closed, but he dared not look at Tsunade again.

"Hmph, you pass, kid."

After exercising late at night, Tsunade was a little tired. She closed her eyes and leaned against Naraku, breathing slightly heavily.

Hearing Tsunade's words, Naraku immediately felt relieved.

Because he had damaged the Uchiha residence while training there yesterday, Naraku the Uchiha Yashiro Clan Affairs Hall to repair it. Too lazy to wait for the repairs, he simply moved into Tsunade's residence.

After Naraku and Tsunade had physical intimacy and exchanged rings to confirm their relationship, their feelings for each other quickly intensified, to the point where they couldn't live without each other's company.

Naraku initially very enthusiastic, but now he was feeling somewhat exhausted. Both of them were proficient in Medical Ninjutsu, pharmacology, and Taijutsu, and the battles each night were extremely intense.

After resting for a while and regaining his senses, Naraku glanced at Tsunade, Tsunade was breathing evenly beside him, and pulled her into his arms with a domineering gesture. He reached out and gently stroked Tsunade's cheek, saying tenderly:

"Tsunade, let's get married after I become Hokage."

"Naraku, are you pursuing me to use my reputation to become Hokage?"

Tsunade's previously rosy and happy face now turned serious as she opened her eyes and looked at Uchiha Nara.

Upon hearing Naraku 'Tsunade words, Tsunade looked into her eyes and said softly with some doubt:

"Tsunade, when did I ever pursue you? Weren't you the one who seduced me?"

You bastard!

Upon hearing this, Tsunade's eyes Kakkō. She pulled Naraku.

"No! The bed is going to collapse! Tsunade! I was wrong!"

"What's wrong with it!?"

"Tsunade, it's you I've been pursuing! I fell in love with you the moment I first saw you!"

The usually aloof Naraku becomes relaxed and less calculating in Tsunade's presence, displaying more youthful energy.

"Hmph, that's more like it."

Hearing Naraku's words, Tsunade calmed down. After the commotion, some of Tsunade doubts had dissipated.

Naraku, however, looked somewhat serious. He got out of bed, put on his coat, walked to the window, and gazed up at the moon.

"Tsunade, most of the ninjas in Konoha aspire to become Hokage, and I am no exception. Becoming Hokage is also my ideal."

To keep the villagers of Konoha away from war, to ensure that the young do not have to go to the battlefield, so that they can live and grow up in peace.

To ensure that Konoha and the Shinobi World are free from tragedy, I will become Hokage for these goals.

And for this goal, I will use every available force. Tsunade, are you willing to help me?

Naraku turned around from the bedside, bathed in the bright Gekko, and looked intently at Tsunade.

Tsunade watched Naraku's figure; illuminated by the bright moon behind him, Naraku's silhouette appeared somewhat hazy in the Gekko.

Tsunade seemed to see her younger brother Nawaki and her first love Dan Katō in her mind; both shared the ideal of becoming Hokage and had lofty ambitions.

Konoha is a treasure left by her grandfather, and the person in front of her now is the most important person to Tsunade. Tsunade stood up and walked towards Naraku.

"Tsunade, if you don't wear clothes, I'll have problems."

Naraku looked at Tsunade's appearance, and even after fighting seven or eight rounds, he still felt his nose getting a little wet.

Tsunade placed her hands behind her neck, took off a necklace, walked closer to Naraku around his neck, and then nestled Naraku his chest.

"I do..."

Sensing Tsunade's dependence, Naraku regained his composure, a smile appearing on his lips, and wrapped his Tsunade as well.

Thank you, Tsunade.

"I'm so eager to announce to the world that you are my wife."

Naraku was wearing only a coat and was basically naked, Tsunade was completely naked as well. After exchanging only a few words, both of them blushed. Tsunade looked up at Naraku with deep emotion and asked, somewhat dreamily:

How impatient are they?

"Just like that, so impatient!"

Naraku his head and kissed her. Under the moonlight, the two lovers, their skin white as snow, stood by the window, radiating affection.

A normal person's body couldn't withstand such strain, but both of them were experts in medicine...