Tsunade Wanted to Get Drunk

Uchiha Shisui hesitated greatly as he prepared to use Kotoamatsukami.

Once he used it, he would have to wait more than ten years before he could use it again.

Orochimaru didn't understand the half-truths Gray had just told him.

But Uchiha Shisui understood exactly what Gray meant.

He wanted Shisui to use Kotoamatsukami on Orochimaru and permanently alter his will, making Orochimaru submit to him!

Such a powerful ability, capable of altering a ninja's very will, required the power of the left eye's long-term Kotoamatsukami.

And once he used it, the left eye's long-term Kotoamatsukami would be spent.

He would have to wait many years before he could use it again.

But the right eye's short-term Kotoamatsukami couldn't change Uchiha Fugaku's will to defect from the village!

However, when Uchiha Gray said that he could resolve the Uchiha Clan's rebellion,

all of Shisui's hesitation turned to resolve.

"Master."

Orochimaru looked respectfully at Uchiha Gray, his fearsome expression now calm.

Uchiha Gray breathed a sigh of relief.

To be honest, from the moment he'd encountered Orochimaru, he'd been wondering whether he could bring him under his command.

Orochimaru's scientific abilities were simply terrifying.

Living Corpse Reincarnation, Mechanical Nine-Tails, even an artificially created Sage Mode.

Given enough time, Uchiha Gray wouldn't be surprised if Orochimaru could build him a Kaguya Otsutsuki!

In a world like Naruto's, where everyone believed in ninjutsu, Orochimaru was something else for believing in science.

It was better to have a scientific genius like him under his control.

Besides, with Orochimaru by his side, Gray could leave him to handle all sorts of things he couldn't do himself.

"Now that the long-term Kotoamatsukami is gone, it'll take more than ten years to recharge. That means resolving the Uchiha Clan's rebellion is up to you now, Gray."

Uchiha Shisui sighed helplessly.

"Okay!"

Uchiha Gray nodded seriously.

He hadn't wanted to get involved in the Uchiha Clan's affairs. All he'd wanted was to survive. But now that he'd agreed to help Uchiha Shisui, he couldn't just walk away.

"Orochimaru has incredibly advanced scientific abilities. You'll see what I mean in time."

"Most importantly, he might be able to fix your eyesight before you go blind."

Uchiha Gray spoke calmly.

Of course, that was only an excuse. If he wanted to, he could give Uchiha Shisui a Mangekyō Sharingan that would never go blind.

After all, he possessed the Sage Body, no different from Senju Hashirama's. All he had to do was inject his own cells into Uchiha Shisui's body.

Then Uchiha Shisui would gain a Mangekyō Sharingan that would never go blind.

And since they were Gray's cells,

he could help Uchiha Shisui suppress their invasive effects.

But not now. Uchiha Gray glanced at Orochimaru without drawing attention to himself.

That calm, respectful expression sent a chill down Uchiha Gray's spine.

The Mangekyō Sharingan had the terrifying power to leave someone's personality, memories, and behavior unchanged while altering one thing alone: their will.

In other words, Orochimaru was no different from before. He was still just as evil and terrifying.

There was simply a new master in the depths of his heart: Uchiha Gray!

Until he had a Mangekyō Sharingan of his own, he wouldn't help Uchiha Shisui solve his eyesight problem.

Kotoamatsukami was far too terrifying!

"What!?"

Uchiha Shisui froze.

He didn't know much about Orochimaru. He only knew that he was an evil ninja obsessed with human experimentation.

Uchiha Gray spoke calmly. "Orochimaru is obsessed with human experimentation, but it all comes from his desire to explore science."

"To other people, human experimentation is a terrifying, cruel, and evil practice. But to Orochimaru, it's simply a necessary method on his scientific path."

"I'll handle the Uchiha Clan's rebellion," Uchiha Gray said calmly.

Shisui still hadn't recovered from the shock.

The ability to solve the problem of the Uchiha Clan's Mangekyō Sharingan going blind—how terrifying was that?

He couldn't help drawing in a sharp breath. No wonder so many people in the Leaf had wanted to kill Orochimaru back then.

So that was the kind of forbidden power he'd mastered!

Even more terrifying was that Gray knew all about it!

Just then, a sharp voice rang out. "Orochimaru, what are you doing here!?"

A woman who looked to be in her twenties, with long golden hair and smooth, fair skin, glared coldly at Orochimaru.

She had delicate features, a high, elegant nose, and rosy lips.

Her amber eyes were as clear as spring water, and her long, butterfly-like lashes made her beautiful face look even more refined!

Most striking of all, she wore a short green robe, but even its loose fit couldn't conceal her voluptuous figure.

The curves it outlined were breathtaking!

Uchiha Gray narrowed his eyes.

It was Tsunade!

He hadn't expected to run into this "hero" from Naruto here!

Back in his previous life, watching the anime and reading the manga, he'd already found her breathtaking.

But only after seeing her in person could he appreciate just how captivating she was.

She was as exquisite as a doll!

And yet she also had a bold, rugged air about her. The two qualities mingled, making her as alluring as a deadly rose!

Just then, a pretty young girl came running over from nearby, carrying a pink piglet.

"Lady Tsunade, don't run so fast!"

Tsunade's gaze fell on Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Gray, and her expression softened slightly.

Even though the Uchiha Clan and the Senju Clan had once been enemies, they were still Leaf ninja.

"Uchiha brats, get behind me. The rogue ninja in front of you is Orochimaru, once my equal!"

Tsunade watched Orochimaru warily. She knew her own condition: she suffered from Hemophobia and was practically helpless in a fight against him. All she could do was hope that Orochimaru would leave soon.

Orochimaru's cold gaze settled on Tsunade. Though Kotoamatsukami had affected him, his thoughts and personality remained completely unchanged.

"Tsunade, I didn't expect you to be here too."

"You were a coward during the Shinobi World War. Since you've already left the battlefield, don't get involved in ninja affairs anymore!"

"Instead of wasting your time, why not go gamble a few more times?"

With that, Orochimaru shifted his cold gaze to Uchiha Gray.

"Gray, I didn't expect you to be so powerful. I look forward to seeing you again."

With that, he left without even looking at Tsunade.