Tsubasa smiled gently and said softly, "You're back. Welcome home."
Without hesitation, Tian Uguisu strode over and threw herself into Tsubasa's arms, her movements bold and passionate, just like her personality. Tsubasa was startled by her sudden boldness and took a half-step back, but quickly regained his balance. He reached out and gently patted Tian Uguisu's back, his tone teasing, "You've all grown up now, but you're still so impulsive. You haven't changed at all."
Tian Uguisu lifted her head from his embrace, her eyes sparkling. "How could you not have changed? I've been gone for seven years, and so much has happened in those seven years." She paused, her voice softening, "And you? How have you been these past seven years?"
Tsubasa gazed at her, his eyes filled with longing. "I'm not feeling well. I keep wondering if you're doing well, if you're suffering." His fingers gently brushed Tian Uguisu's hair. "Every day I deal with those documents and all sorts of trivial matters, and I always feel empty inside. When I see something fun or eat something delicious, the first person I think of is you. Madara Uchiha is very strict, isn't he?"
Tian Uguisu's nose tingled with emotion. "Me too. When I was out there on bounty missions with my master, and we encountered danger, I thought, 'If you were here, you could definitely protect me.' When I saw beautiful scenery, I wanted to share it with you. I've really missed you these past seven years."
"Why didn't you come back sooner?" Tsubasa's voice carried a hint of reproach. "I looked forward to seeing you again every day."
Tian Uguisu sighed, "Master won't let me come back. He's been taking on one bounty mission after another, and I have no choice. Besides..." She bit her lip, "I also want to become stronger, strong enough to fight alongside you, instead of always having you protect me."
Tsubasa hugged her tighter. "Silly girl, in my heart, you've always been strong. No matter what you're like, I love you. I just hope you can stay safe and sound by my side."
Tian Uguisu raised her head and looked at him earnestly. "In these seven years, I've learned many new Ninjutsu. I just want to prove that I can be as good as you."
Tsubasa smiled and reached out to gently pinch her nose. "You're already very accomplished. Oh, and I have a wedding gift for you."
Tian Uguisu nestled in his arms, listening to his strong heartbeat, and asked expectantly, "What gift is it? Is it armor like Tian Muyan's?"
Tsubasa took out a red iron box from his spatial ring and handed it to Tian Uguisu with a smile, saying, "This Earth Spirit Divine Armament Set is for you. I hope you like it. The Earth Spirit Divine Equipment is a blood-refined divine weapon, which needs to be nourished by the master's blood to eventually create a weapon spirit. Then it will be connected with the master's mind."
A large, vermilion iron box with ancient patterns landed on the ground. The dark gold vines wrapped around the box were lifelike in relief. As it opened and closed, a soft halo surrounded it. Tian Uguisu dripped her blood into the box, and the iron box glowed and heated up. Ten phantom figures floated in the light and gradually solidified—a long spear coiled like a dragon, armor shimmered with an amber luster, and the entire set of equipment radiated a warm, earthy yellow light, yet it faintly exuded the oppressive aura of a mountain pressing down.
"Careful, it's hot." Tsubasa gently pushed the suspended spear towards Tian Uguisu. The Setsuna the spear touched her fingertips, the dark red patterns suddenly lit up. "This Earth Spirit Divine Spear looks heavy, but in your hands it will be as light as a twig." Before the words were finished, Tian Uguisu tried to swing the spear. The weapon, which she had estimated to weigh three thousand jin, really felt weightless. But when she casually thrust it at the stone lion in the courtyard, the air trembled instantly, and Spiderweb -like cracks appeared on the surface of the stone lion.
"Did you see that?" Tsubasa reached out and pressed down on her hand holding the gun. When his warm palm touched hers, Tian Uguisu's heart skipped a beat. "When it attacks, it mobilizes earth elements within a hundred meters." He flicked his wrist, and the divine gun suddenly slammed heavily into the ground. The entire villa shook, Spiderweb -like cracks appeared in the ground, and the stone lion shattered into dust. "Just like that, the weight can instantly increase a thousandfold."
Tian Uguisu's eyes lit up with excitement. Before she could even exclaim in admiration, Tsubasa had already taken her other hand and placed the shield against her palm. "This Earth Spirit Shield isn't just for defense." Fine runes appeared on the shield's surface, instantly turning into quicksand and disappearing into the ground. Three seconds later, a half-person-high, earthen-yellow light shield suddenly rose beneath Tian Uguisu's feet, completely protecting her. "With the Earth Escape Technique combined with the defensive shield, enemies can't even touch the Kakuzu of your clothes."
"And this too!" Tsubasa snapped his fingers, and countless sharp spears suddenly shot up from the ground, piercing the stone table on the distant artificial hill into a sieve. "The Immortal Senjutsu: Earth Spear Thrust can predict the enemy's movements. As long as they are within the Gravity Domain, there's no way to dodge it. It can only be used three times a day, and it automatically absorbs Natural Energy." Before he finished speaking, Tian Uguisu raised her divine spear and suddenly it automatically levitated. The spear tip gathered into a small, earth-yellow light, and the air in the entire space began to sink. "This is the Gravity Domain; it makes every step an enemy takes feel like carrying a mountain on their back."
Tian Uguisu was somewhat dumbfounded. Suddenly, she rushed towards the sky, feeling her feet sink into the air, and she was already flying. Earthy yellow Spiritual Qi floated beneath her feet, transforming into streams of light with long trails of flame. " Flight Mode doesn't consume Chakra, it's useful for traveling and ambushes." As they flew high into the sky, the divine spear suddenly burst into a bright light, and countless fireballs and rocks appeared in the sky, crashing down on the ground like a torrential rain, instantly turning the once elegant garden into scorched earth.
"The power of the Meteor Shower can be adjusted," Tsubasa explained loudly to Tian Uguisu in the air amidst the roar. "The most powerful is Earth Spirit Soul's Wrath, which can heal injuries and replenish energy by standing on the earth." Tian Uguisu flew down to retrieve the equipment, Tsubasa solemnly held Tian Uguisu's hand. "This set of equipment needs to be constantly fed with blood. When it develops a spirit, you will be able to truly control these powers at will." As he spoke, he took out a dagger and lightly touched her fingertip. The moment the blood droplet fell onto the divine spear, all the equipment suddenly came to life, swirling and flying, emitting a hum like a dragon's roar.
Tian Uguisu gazed at the divine weapons surrounding her, suddenly recalling how Tsubasa had promised to forge the most powerful equipment to protect her when they were children. Now, these weapons, imbued with countless hours of painstaking effort and carrying his unique warmth, finally rested in her hands. She gripped the divine spear, feeling the resonance between her bloodline and the equipment, and looked up with a smile, "From now on, I'll use this 'dowry' to fight alongside you."
Tsubasa smiled and put his arm around her shoulder, his fingertips tracing the wristband she wore. "You've only just begun to master it. Once the Earth Spirit fully recognizes it as its master and its spirit is fully formed, you'll see a phantom of a yellowish-brown phoenix. At that time, your strength will be a hundred times greater than it is now, and then we'll conquer the Xingchen and the sea."
At this moment, the younger brother, Tenmei, couldn't help but jump out and say, "Big brother, where's my equipment! I'm your only brother! Your wives all have equipment, I can't be without it!"
Tsubasa laughed and said, "I'll give you a set of equipment when you get married. How about that?"
Tenmei's eyes lit up, and he said, "Okay! I won't hide it anymore, I'll come clean—I have a girlfriend, and I'm just waiting for you to get married, brother, then I'll get married too. Brother, where's my gift?"
Tsubasa was speechless. "Then you have to let me meet that girl!"
Tenmei's eyes lit up again. "I'll go bring her over right now! You should still know her, brother!" With that, he rushed out in a hurry.
The whole family was overjoyed; they hadn't expected Tenmei to settle down so quietly. Everyone gathered around Tian Uguisu, chatting about her experiences over the years, but in their hearts, they were all curious—who would Tenmei's wife be?
Just before dinner was about to start, Tenmei pulled a girl into the room. Tsubasa recognized the girl— Kurama Satsuki, a student at the Kage Academy, who possessed exceptional talent in Genjutsu magic.
Kurama Satsuki was a little shy and greeted everyone. When she saw the Lord Hokage, she lowered her head even further.
Tenmei asked, "How's it going, brother? Where's my gift? You can't go back on your word!"
Tsubasa asked, "How did you two meet?"
Tenmei laughed, "I met Satsuki through a senior Ninja Academy instructor, and then we fell in love."
Tsubasa laughed and scolded, "You little brat, you're having a teacher-student relationship?" He then looked at Kurama Satsuki, " Kurama Satsuki, you're only 16, right? Tell me, did you go with this kid willingly? Don't let him threaten and deceive you."
Kurama Satsuki nodded. " Tenmei is only two years older than me. He's not lying to me. I like him. We truly love each other. We'll get married when I turn eighteen."
Tenmei glared at Tsubasa: "Big brother, stop judging people by their appearance! I'll only marry someone I truly love, one person for life, unlike you, you womanizer!"
Tsubasa raised his hand and tapped him on the head. "You brat, you want a beating, don't you? You dare to talk back to your brother, huh?"
Tenmei covered his head, Kurama Satsuki rubbed it for him. Tenmei then asked, "Where's my wedding gift?"
Tsubasa took out a staff and a set of armor from his spatial ring and said, "Here you go, how could I skimp on you? This set is called the Heaven and Earth Set, originally for my own use, but now it's a bargain for you, kid. This staff is called the Heaven and Earth Ruyi Jingu Bang, both are blood-refined equipment, activate them yourself with your blood."
Tenmei eagerly took it and immediately used a Kunai into activating the set. The Heaven and Earth Set automatically activated, and wielding the Heaven and Earth Ruyi Jingu Bang Staff, he looked as dashing as the Sun Wukong, Great Sage Equal to Heaven, earning praise from his family. Afterwards, he dragged Kurama Satsuki out to study the equipment's effects...