Otsutsuki

"Hoo~"

Back home, Liuxia let out a long sigh of relief, opened his eyes, and happily claimed the achievement reward for defeating the Uchiha (First Duel Victory).

"Ding—Achievement gift pack issued! Bloodline purification in progress... Purification complete!"

In an instant, Liuxia felt his body surge with power. His blood rushed joyfully through his veins, as if it were about to burst through his skin. His muscle definition became even more pronounced.

His breathing was steady and powerful, as if he could inhale more oxygen, and his entire being was filled with vitality.

His five senses sharpened; he could clearly perceive the subtle changes in his surroundings, and the world became much clearer. A sharp, intelligent glint flashed in his eyes, as if he could see through everything.

His body felt light, and his movements became more agile. He could easily perform complex maneuvers that he had previously struggled to complete, his body and mind working in perfect harmony.

Feeling the effects of this achievement reward, Liuxia's eyes sparkled with excitement, and he could not hide the joy on his face.

His heart raced, and he seemed to hear his inner self cheering as a smile spread across his face. He couldn't help but immerse himself in this joy, quietly savoring the happiness of the moment. After all, this was bloodline purification!

As a descendant of the Senju, he knew exactly what bloodline purification meant! He couldn't wait to check his personal attributes.

"System, display personal attributes!"

Name: Liuxia (Senju Liuxia)

Gender: Male

Age: Six

Strength: Ninja student with basic knowledge of taijutsu and ninjutsu

Chakra Nature: Water, Earth, Yang

Ninjutsu: Basic Ninjutsu

Special Abilities: Sage Body (Intermediate), Wood Release (Unawakened), Otsutsuki Bloodline (Thin)

Sure enough, the personal attribute panel had changed significantly. In addition to the level increase and the new section displaying mastered ninjutsu, the Sage Body under special abilities had been upgraded to intermediate. Most importantly, the Otsutsuki clan bloodline had appeared at the bottom!

"It really is the Otsutsuki bloodline..." he whispered, a flicker of excitement in his eyes.

He hadn't expected the achievement reward to be this generous!

He took a deep breath, feeling the power surging within him.

Now, the powerful blood of the Otsutsuki clan flowed through his veins. Although the current strength of the Otsutsuki bloodline was thin, it was enough to support him as he embarked on a more ambitious journey and grew into a much stronger existence.

Not to mention that surprising system reward—bloodline purification. Since there was a first time, wouldn't a second time be just a matter of time?

"Little Xia, I heard from Nawaki that you guys really gave those Uchiha brats a beating today! That's great! Those red-eyed guys have given me plenty of trouble! If it weren't for the sake of the Old Man's reputation, hmph, I would have made them taste my Strength of a Hundred Fist long ago!"

Liuxia instinctively turned his head, and sure enough, it was Tsunade, with her bold and unconstrained personality, walking toward him.

Tsunade possessed powerful Yang-style chakra and had an innate dislike for the Yin-style Uchiha clan.

Moreover, as a princess of the Senju clan, it was inevitable that Tsunade would clash with the arrogant and unruly ninjas of the Uchiha clan.

"Sister Tsunade, why are you here alone? Where is Nawaki?"

Seeing Tsunade arrive by herself, Liuxia couldn't help but feel a bit surprised.

Usually, when Tsunade came, she would bring Nawaki along, as they were similar in age and should have been getting along better. (Though, perhaps our protagonist actually preferred hanging out with big sister Tsunade.)

Tsunade smiled at his question and explained, "Him? He really wanted to come along, but I saw the house was a bit messy, so I told him to stay behind and help pack up your room."

Before she even finished speaking, she suddenly reached out and pulled Liuxia into a hug.

"We agreed on this a long time ago, didn't we? That after a while, you'd move in with us. But you kept making excuses about wanting to stay with Uncle Taiyi for a few more days. School has already started, is your luggage packed yet? You little brat! Grandma Mito even scolded me today for not being attentive enough!"

Tsunade teased him while shaking Liuxia's body slightly.

"Um... it's almost done, I'll have it ready in a moment."

Liuxia blushed, responding with a hint of shyness. His gaze drifted involuntarily toward Tsunade's figure, which was already beginning to show signs of grace, and an strange feeling welled up in his heart.

"Yo, is the little guy shy? Looks like you've really grown up! Alright, stop dawdling, Grandma Mito is still waiting for us!"

Tsunade laughed as she teased him, then let go of Liuxia and began helping him pack his bags.

Once everything was packed, Liuxia gently closed the front door. He clapped his hands together, pressing them in a prayer-like gesture as if saying goodbye to the house that had accompanied him for so many years: "Grandpa Taiyi, I'm heading out!"

Standing outside, he took a deep breath, looked toward the distance with a firm gaze, and secretly vowed: "Grandpa, please rest assured, I will definitely work hard to fulfill your dying wish! No matter how rugged the road ahead may be, I will not back down!"

He then turned around slowly, a bright smile on his face. He locked eyes with Tsunade and said softly, "Let's go, Sister Tsunade. Tonight, I'll let you all have a feast and taste the delicious dishes I cook myself!"

"I'm sure Grandma Mito and Nawaki will have nothing but praise for my cooking! You know, when Grandpa Taiyi was still around, he had a special fondness for the food I made!"

Hearing this, a flash of pleasant surprise crossed Tsunade's eyes, and she responded excitedly, "That's wonderful! We prepared plenty of ingredients today, just waiting for you to show off your skills!"

Her voice was filled with anticipation and joy, as if she could already imagine the upcoming feast.

"Grandma Mito, it's been a while!"

Liuxia soon met Uzumaki Mito, a woman with a legendary life. She was a princess of the Uzumaki clan with extraordinary talent in sealing jutsu; she was the wife of the God of Shinobi, the First Hokage of Konoha; and she was the first jinchuriki of a tailed beast—the most powerful one of them all, the Nine-Tails!

Her red hair was as vibrant as flames, styled into a bun with a crown-like ornament on top that shimmered with brilliant light.

On her forehead, a purple diamond-shaped mark was embedded like a mysterious gemstone, emitting a captivating glow. Paper charms hung from her hair buns, fluttering in the breeze as if they contained endless spiritual power.

She wore a white kimono, looking like a fairy descended from the heavens, ethereal and graceful. Her overall attire was both unique and solemn, and time had left no trace upon her.

"You've come, Liuxia..."

Mito said softly, her eyes filled with maternal love as she looked at the young man before her. She reached out and gently stroked Liuxia's hair, as if she could provide him with warmth and comfort through the gesture. "The dead are gone, and the living must go on. I believe Taiyi is watching over you silently from the underworld, protecting you."

Liuxia's thin shoulders trembled slightly, but he soon took a deep breath, trying his best to appear strong. "I understand, Grandma Mito. I will strive to live well and lead a brilliant life of my own! Besides, I've specifically prepared to show off my skills today—I'm going to use my newly learned culinary arts to make a sumptuous dinner to treat you!"

Hearing this, a gratified smile appeared on Mito's face. "Oh? Then I am truly looking forward to little Liuxia's cooking. I remember Taiyi often mentioned to me while he was alive that you had a great talent for cooking."

Speaking of this, Mito couldn't help but recall the bits and pieces of her time with Taiyi, and a faint sense of sorrow welled up in her heart.

However, seeing Liuxia's vibrant and energetic appearance, Mito felt deeply comforted once again.

She knew that this child had gradually emerged from the pain of losing his loved ones and was bravely facing his future life.

She patted the back of Liuxia's hand in encouragement. "Then let us look forward to tonight's feast together! I hope it will bring Grandma a big surprise~" Having said that, she couldn't help but cover her mouth and laugh.

Liuxia then busied himself in the kitchen, skillfully slicing the pork, searing it in a pan until golden brown, and then adding various seasonings to stew a fragrant pot of braised pork belly.

Tsunade and Grandma Mito chatted in the living room, while Nawaki waited excitedly on the sidelines for the food to be served.

Before long, Liuxia brought out plates of delicious food, each a feast for the eyes and palate, and set them on the table.

The braised pork was a glossy red, emitting an alluring aroma that made one's mouth water.

Tsunade and Grandma Mito praised Liuxia's cooking skills endlessly, and Nawaki, unable to wait any longer, picked up a piece of the braised pork and popped it into his mouth, eating until his lips were glistening with oil.

Everyone sat around the table, enjoying this heartwarming moment, with laughter and conversation weaving together to fill the entire room. This delicious dinner not only satisfied everyone's taste buds but also brought warmth and comfort to their souls.