Concubines

Everyone was astonished. What was going on with Shao Nan?!

His heart was gone, yet he could still leap around alive!

Just then, a bizarre phenomenon overturned the understanding of most of them!

Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo spoke at the same time. "Is that Lord Hashirama's regenerative ability?"

Hearing this, everyone turned to look at Shao Nan's wound!

The hole, larger than a fist, was rapidly growing flesh and forming a new heart.

Then, the hole began to heal at a speed visible to the naked eye!

In less than ten seconds, the entire hole had been filled!

Not even a scar remained!

However, a red glow emanated from his heart.

A vivid red spider lily surrounded Shao Nan's heart!

Then, one-third of the spider lily fell away from its petals, scattered into the air, and vanished!

Shao Nan froze for a moment. Completing one of that great-grandmother's wishes from the original owner had reduced the curse?

It seemed he needed to fulfill that wish about burying the ashes as soon as possible and free himself from the curse on the original owner's soul!

Tsunade was utterly stunned. Shao Nan's regenerative ability seemed even more incredible than her Hundred Healings.

And he did not even need hand signs! He healed purely through his body's natural functions!

Ayame threw herself into Shao Nan's arms. "Do you know how worried I was about you?!"

Tsunade had no time to find it strange. Remembering what she had agreed to earlier, she decided to let him have his way!

But when had he gotten involved with Teuchi's daughter?!

He had been by her side all night. When had he found the time to get in touch with Teuchi's daughter?!

Tsunade could not figure it out no matter how much she thought about it!!!

Shao Nan could not help sighing. The system's Genjutsu: Enchantment was truly amazing.

Ayame, who had originally refused to let him get close, was now throwing herself into his arms!!!

"Tsunade, do you believe now that I won't die?"

Tsunade nodded, deliberately or otherwise.

Danzo was overjoyed. My supporter truly is extraordinary. The Hokage seat is within reach!

Hiruzen Sarutobi: This has to be fake, right? This kid is practically the First Hokage!!!

Hyuga Hiashi: As expected of little brother Shao Nan. I wonder how many concubines he'll take!!!

I, Hiashi, have two beautiful daughters—the Hyuga sisters, Hinata and Hanabi!

He is so powerful that his future potential is boundless. I need to block off the road ahead!

I must send my two daughters over as soon as possible. He did agree to be their teacher!

The other clan heads all sighed in amazement. Why was this man so powerful?!

Nara Shikaku: He can use Wood Release and has absurd regenerative abilities. Whatever the First Hokage had, he must have it too.

Konoha is beginning to change!

Yamanaka Inoichi: I think I have a daughter too!

Tsunade shouted, "Since Shao Nan is fine, then let the feast begin!"

"Ayame, have Teuchi bring out the food!!!"

The moment Hiruzen Sarutobi heard that, he felt like something had been left unfinished.

"Tsunade, haven't we forgotten something?!"

"You old geezers, do you still dare object now? Shao Nan will be the head of my Senju clan from today onward."

Danzo stepped forward and wrapped an arm around Shao Nan's shoulder.

"Shao Nan is my little brother. I, Danzo, am making this clear: whoever dares touch him or harbor ill intentions toward him will be making an enemy of me!"

Not to be outdone, Hyuga Hiashi walked to the other side and likewise put an arm around Shao Nan's shoulder.

"The Hyuga feel the same. Besides, Brother Shao Nan is also the teacher of my two daughters!"

Shao Nan was firmly in the spotlight now, with ambitious Danzo on his right and Hyuga Hiashi on his left.

The heads of the other clans looked at one another, clearly having no idea when those two had gotten involved with him!

As if suddenly remembering something, Tsunade said, "We did forget something! Shizune, go open the gates and let the villagers in! Prepare for the feast!"

Shizune nodded and immediately headed for the gates.

Tsunade spoke toward Shao Nan, who was being held by two old men.

"That's enough, you two! Let go of him already! He's my husband!"

Danzo and Hyuga Hiashi exchanged knowing smiles, then released Shao Nan.

"Wife, weren't we going to hold a feast? Where are the tables?"

"The tables and chairs are waiting for your Wood Release!"

Everyone was stunned. Using Wood Release to set up a feast?

Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed loudly. "Why not, Shao Nan! This old man would also like to see what a feast set with Wood Release tastes like."

Danzo muttered beside Shao Nan, "Brother Shao Nan, your big brother understands you. I already had people prepare delicacies from the mountains and seas, just waiting for the feast to begin. Today is a wonderful day for your return. How could we eat only ramen!"

Who said Danzo was ruthless and sinister? I, Shao Nan, would be the first to disagree!

Look at Danzo—how efficiently he handled things!

"Big Brother, this is too generous!"

"Ah, Brother Shao Nan, don't be so formal."

Hyuga Hiashi also came over and said, "Brother Shao Nan, I prepared something for you as well!

How can a feast lack fine wine and beautiful women?"

Hyuga Hiashi made a gesture, and a band composed entirely of beautiful singing girls entered through the gates!

A large group of workers also came over, carrying jar after jar of wine.

Tsunade suddenly found these two old men somewhat interesting.

"You two old geezers sure know how to handle things!"

Shao Nan slapped a hand onto the ground.

"Wood Release: Banquet-Setting Technique."

From the open space within the Senju Compound, countless wooden strips and blocks emerged, quickly assembling themselves into tables and chairs arranged across the ground.

Once the fine wine and delicious dishes were ready, the villagers all took their seats!

Holding a large megaphone, Tsunade began speaking without pause. "Fellow villagers, today..."

Holding Chino in his arms, Shao Nan said beside Kakashi, "Don't take what happened earlier to heart! I was just messing with you!"

Kakashi shot Shao Nan a look. Was that the way to mess with someone? He had been so frightened that he had even considered defecting!

"That wasn't fun at all!"

"What, Kakashi? Want something exciting?"

"What kind of exciting?"

"The positions from Make-Out Paradise. Want to try them out in practice?"

Kakashi's old face reddened. "Well... well, do you have any good suggestions?!"

"There are so many beautiful women in Konoha. Can't you be a little more proactive?"

The more Kakashi looked at Shao Nan, the more improper he found him!

"Let's talk about that later!"

"Fine, up to you! Come find me after you've thought it through, and I'll give you some pointers!"

Then Shao Nan walked over to Ayame. He found Teuchi glaring fiercely at him.

"Hello, Teuchi. We met once last night!"

Teuchi shouted angrily, "Hmph, so you know we only met once! But what did you do? You ran off with Ayame!"

"Teuchi, Ayame and I are truly in love!"

Pouting, Ayame pleaded sweetly, "Dad, my dear dad, please let us be together!"

Teuchi helplessly spread his hands. "Sigh! Ayame! You aren't a ninja, so you don't understand the cruelty of the ninja world!"

At that moment, little Chino, who was in Shao Nan's arms, spoke up. "Grandpa Teuchi, my dad is very strong. He'll definitely protect Sister Ayame."

"Sigh, do as you young people wish. I'll always be at the Konoha ramen shop. Remember to come visit me often."

Teuchi looked at Shao Nan. He was exactly like the First Hokage on Hokage Rock, and he had even defeated the Third Hokage. Surely he would protect his daughter.

Ayame said, "Thank you, Dad." Then she kissed Teuchi on the cheek.

"Thank you for granting us your blessing, Father-in-law!"

"Don't be in such a hurry to call me Father-in-law. It won't be too late once you take Ayame as a concubine! I don't dare hope that Ayame can be your principal wife, considering everyone knows Tsunade's reputation! Just treat Ayame well."

After Tsunade had finished her long-winded speech above, she called Shao Nan over.

"From today onward, he will be the head of the Senju clan! I hope everyone will look after him!"

"Shao Nan, say a few words to everyone!"

Shao Nan took the megaphone and shouted.

"Well then! I won't delay everyone's feast any longer. I'll just say a couple of words!"

"I don't know how to say any wild nonsense, so I'll say something positive!"

"Wherever Konoha's leaves dance, the fire will burn on without end..."

Hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately stood and applauded. "Good, very well said!"

The people around him followed Hiruzen Sarutobi's lead and applauded as well.

"I may be ordinary, but I'm confident! Fellow villagers, as long as I, Shao Nan, am in this village, no one will dare invade!"

"Whoever dares come will not leave Konoha alive!!!"

"Now!!! Let the feast begin! Eat and drink your fill."

Thunderous applause immediately erupted!!!

The discussions never ceased!!!

"Is this new Senju clan head really that arrogant?"

"He truly has the ability. Looking across the Ninja World, who else can use Wood Release?!"

"With someone powerful watching over us, the village can live in peace. That's great!"