"Listen, Granny Tsunade, your history textbook needs an update. The Uzumaki and Senju were one family to begin with, both descended from Asura, the Sage of Six Paths' second son. Isn't it perfectly normal for them to have a few sage genes? As for the Rinnegan, those eyes belonged to Madara Uchiha. They were transplanted. Man, explaining things to you locals is exhausting."
Far from nervous, he felt a strange excitement instead.
Good. Very good!
The more absurdly powerful fighters, the better!
The stronger Nagato was, and the more mysterious that "visitor from the moon" calling himself "Otsutsuki Toneri" became, the more sense his own existence as Toru Kujyo would make!
Once battles between gods became routine, who would care about one extra little prodigy who could use Wood Release? This was the perfect camouflage, tailor-made for him! Even if he started trading blows with a Gundam in his Susanoo someday, everyone would probably just sigh and say, "Oh, another one's gone nuts. We're used to it."
While Toru Kujyo's thoughts wandered, Tsunade abruptly stopped and fixed him with a piercing stare.
"Toru."
"Yes, Lord Hokage." Toru Kujyo immediately gathered his thoughts and put on an expression of unwavering loyalty.
Tsunade studied him intently, as though trying to see right through him. After several seconds of silence, she made a decision that shocked everyone present, including Jiraiya and Shizune.
"From now on, every resource in the village will be directed toward you. Including..." She enunciated each word, her voice resolute. "The Scroll of Seals!"
"What?!" Shizune cried out. "Lady Tsunade! That scroll contains every forbidden technique in the village! It's the most closely guarded secret left by the First and the Second! You absolutely cannot-"
"There's no time!" Tsunade cut her off sharply. "If we train him step by step,