What Is the Relationship Between Tsunade and Uchiha Gōka?

Konoha's White Fang, Hatake Sakumo: "Sigh! What a pity about Uchiha Kagami."

"Uchiha Kagami was an outstanding ninja."

"If Uchiha Kagami hadn't died during the First Shinobi World War, he might very well have become the head of the Uchiha clan."

Might Duy, brimming with youthful energy, seemed quite interested in the election for the Uchiha clan head.

"Tell me, among this generation of young Uchiha, who do you think will become the clan head?"

Asuma's older brother, Sarutobi Shinnosuke, lit a cigarette. "It'll definitely be Uchiha Fugaku!"

Senju Chengshui said, "Boring! This is an election with no suspense."

Yūhi Shinku said, "Among the Uchiha's new generation, Uchiha Fugaku seems to be the strongest fighter, and he has many supporters."

Hatake Sakumo, seated beside Yūhi Shinku, nodded lightly. "Mm, that's right."

Might Duy grinned, flashing a mouthful of bright white teeth. "I don't see it that way."

"Youth holds limitless possibilities."

"Besides, every Uchiha clansman can run for clan head."

"Any Uchiha clansman could become the clan head!"

Might Duy took a fierce bite out of a juice-filled beef ball.

The outer layer of the ball was beef, while the filling was made from fresh mantis shrimp paste. One bite into the cooked ball revealed a tender, juicy texture that was simply indescribable!

As he savored the delicious juice-filled beef ball, Might Duy suddenly thought of Uchiha Gōka.

"Karmic Fire, you're an Uchiha too. You can run for clan head as well!"

"Me... I'm just a Konoha civilian. I'm not even a genin."

Facing everyone's gazes, Uchiha Gōka spoke.

Might Duy flashed his pearly white teeth.

"Karmic Fire, don't be afraid of failure. You have limitless opportunities. As long as you never give up, I'll always stand behind you."

Everyone in the snack shop was left speechless.

In their eyes, Uchiha Gōka had been nothing more than an ordinary civilian since childhood. Now, he was merely the owner of the Yehuo Snack Shop. How could he possibly have the ability to run for Uchiha clan head?

Tsunade looked at Might Duy's beaming smile. "Might Duy, don't talk nonsense. It's impossible for Karmic Fire to become clan head."

A man sat in the corner of the snack shop—Uchiha Setsuna.

Uchiha Setsuna coldly retorted, "Any Uchiha clansman could become the clan head!"

"Nothing is absolutely impossible."

Tsunade's expression froze when she heard Uchiha Setsuna refute her.

Within the Uchiha clan, Uchiha Setsuna's views conflicted with Uchiha Fugaku's, and he had been sidelined.

As a result, Uchiha Setsuna had always done as he pleased within the clan, keeping to himself without any friends.

Yet Uchiha Setsuna had a very good impression of Uchiha Gōka.

This was mainly because Uchiha Gōka and Uchiha Setsuna shared similar beliefs. Both were dissatisfied with Konoha's higher-ups and did not want Uchiha Fugaku to become the Uchiha clan head.

More importantly, some time ago, Uchiha Setsuna had accidentally discovered that Uchiha Gōka had awakened the three-tomoe Sharingan.

This had left Uchiha Setsuna immensely shocked.

For a civilian like Uchiha Gōka to awaken the three-tomoe Sharingan made Uchiha Setsuna see him in a whole new light.

Uchiha Setsuna even felt that Uchiha Gōka was unfathomable, and he could not discern his true strength.

If Uchiha Gōka stepped forward to run for clan head, Uchiha Setsuna would support him with all his strength.

Senju Chengshui, Tobirama's grandson and Tsunade's cousin, looked toward Uchiha Setsuna. "The Uchiha clan is Konoha's warrior clan, and every clan head has been a genius of the shinobi world."

"Now, the Uchiha clan's ninja experts are all gathered in the Konoha Police Force."

"This time, the Uchiha clan head will certainly be selected from the Konoha Police Force."

"Uchiha Fugaku has just become captain of the Uchiha Police Force."

"Yet... Uchiha Gōka is merely a civilian."

Uchiha Setsuna shot Senju Chengshui a chilling glance, seemingly too disdainful to bother refuting him.

That day, customers came and went in an endless stream at the Yehuo Snack Shop.

Ninja from every clan in Konoha Village, along with some civilians, came to patronize the Yehuo Snack Shop.

On one hand, they liked the Yehuo Snack Shop's baijiu and food.

On the other hand, many had come to pry into and gossip about the "Uchiha clan head election."

Soon, the day passed.

By evening, only after Uchiha Gōka repeatedly urged them did the customers finally drag their feet out of the Yehuo Snack Shop.

At that moment, only Uchiha Gōka and Tsunade remained in the shop.

Uchiha Gōka was preparing to close, and he had already put away most of the things in the shop.

Tsunade, however, still did not seem to have any intention of leaving the Yehuo Snack Shop.

"I want to know, was the 'Resurrection Technique' you mentioned yesterday real?"

"Mm, it's a forbidden technique I'm currently developing. It's real."

Uchiha Gōka looked at Tsunade and nodded gently.

Tsunade's brows furrowed slightly. She still only half believed Uchiha Gōka.

After hesitating for a moment, Tsunade could not help asking, "How exactly does the 'Resurrection Technique' bring dead people back to life?"

The forbidden Resurrection Technique was Uchiha Gōka's secret.

In truth, Tsunade should not have pressed for answers.

But as a master of medical ninjutsu, Tsunade was simply too curious about the "Resurrection Technique" Uchiha Gōka had mentioned.

More importantly, Tsunade wanted to determine whether Uchiha Gōka's "Resurrection Technique" could truly revive her younger brother, Nawaki.

Nawaki held an irreplaceable place in Tsunade's heart.

Tsunade, with her curvaceous figure, looked at Uchiha Gōka from up close. A trace of unease passed through her heart, and she worried that he would refuse to tell her.

Uchiha Gōka looked at the utterly sincere Tsunade from up close.

"Do you want to know?"

"Mm!"

Tsunade nodded heavily.

Uchiha Gōka closed the door of the Yehuo Snack Shop, then turned to Tsunade. "Come with me."

"I'll tell you about the current detailed progress of the Resurrection Technique's development."

Hearing Uchiha Gōka's words, Tsunade widened her eyes and hurriedly followed him.

And so, at dusk, Tsunade followed Uchiha Gōka into the area where the Uchiha clan lived.

However, after entering the Uchiha clan's district—

The Uchiha clansmen on the street saw Tsunade and Uchiha Gōka walking together and cast surprised looks their way.

Uchiha Shoushao, an uncle who ran an ordinary general store, said, "Oh? Well, this is new! Karmic Fire brought a woman home?"

Uchiha Jing, an aunt who ran an ordinary general store, said, "Could she be Karmic Fire's girlfriend?"

The Uchiha clansmen on the street all turned to look at Uchiha Gōka and Tsunade walking shoulder to shoulder.

"Why did that girl come to our Uchiha clan's district?"

"I'd say they're definitely boyfriend and girlfriend."

"It's already evening. What else could the two of them be doing?"

"You mean they're going to..."

The more the Uchiha clansmen talked, the more suggestive it became, and the further their imaginations ran wild.

Suddenly, someone said:

"Eh? Why does that girl look so familiar to me?"

The others seemed to suddenly recall something and exclaimed in surprise, "She's Tsunade!"

"Tsunade of the Senju clan!"

"Tsunade of the Senju clan actually came to our Uchiha clan's district."

By then, dusk was nearly over, and the sky had almost turned dark...

"Tsunade of the Senju clan is following Uchiha Gōka home this late...????"

"What's going on?"