Naoki Senju breathed a sigh of relief. It was good that the time could be shortened. If it really took more than ten years to prepare, it would be better to release Mei Terumi back and then capture her again later, forcibly changing Mei Terumi's perception with Kotoamatsukami.
At least this way it saves a lot of time and also prevents the empty and deserted Kirigakure from being invaded by the neighboring Kumogakure.
"Is it possible to change Mei Terumi Mei Terumi's decisions at crucial moments, rather than requiring her to completely obey orders?"
"Hmm... about three years, I guess."
Three years... even if it were only three months, Kirigakure would have been occupied by Kumogakure...
Unconvinced, Naoki Senju pressed on, "Is there any way to shorten this time?"
"You want to shorten it? Do you think you're controlling a kitten or puppy? That's the Mizukage of Kirigakure!"
Tsunade scolded the greedy Naoki, asking if he really thought applying Cursed Seal was so simple. If Cursed Seal Cursed Seal be applied so easily, then every ninja in the Five Great Shinobi Villages would have one.
The Hyuga Clan's ' Caged Bird Seal Cursed Seal ' is so simple to use—it destroys the Byakugan —that it can be implanted on a large number of all Hyuga Branch Family members.
The Root's ' Tongue Eradication Seal ' Cursed Seal only restricts Root members from revealing information about Danzo. It requires daily and yearly spiritual indoctrination to continuously elevate Danzo's status in their hearts before the ' Tongue Eradication Seal ' Cursed Seal.
As for the Cursed Seal that Naoki Senju mentioned, which can control others, it is the most demanding Cursed Seal and is rarely used under normal circumstances. Of course, there are some special use cases, such as controlling the Kage of a village.
"However, it's not like there's no way to shorten it further..." Tsunade seemed hesitant to speak.
Naoki Senju immediately understood and took the statistical data from Tsunade, then earnestly helped Tsunade sit down under the shade of a tree, and began to fawn over Tsunade by massaging her shoulders.
Because nearly a quarter of the buildings in Konoha were destroyed, the villagers and ninjas were busy rebuilding the Konoha Konoha, so no one could see the Lord Hokage in this feminine pose.
Although Naoki Senju was able to use Wood Release to rebuild most of the buildings, according to Tsunade, the process of rebuilding Konoha was also a process of increasing the cohesion within Konoha. Therefore, throughout the entire reconstruction process, the ninjas rarely used Ninjutsu, rebuilding the destroyed buildings brick by brick.
"Hmm, a little more force here... But don't get too excited yet. There is a way, but it's much harder than wiping out Kirigakure directly. Are you ready?" Tsunade closed her eyes comfortably and hummed as she spoke.
" Sister Tsunade, tell me your solution first. Maybe I can do it?" Naoki Senju skillfully massaged Tsunade's shoulders.
Despite having Shizune and Shikaku Nara's assistance, Tsunade still felt the fatigue she experienced during training due to her duties Hokage. Naoki Senju often massaged Tsunade to relax her body, but halfway through the massage, they would always involuntarily move to the bedroom...
"Hmm~ Alright, to implant the Cursed Seal into Mei Terumi's body, she needs near-complete submission and willing acceptance."
Naoki Senju: "... If we can achieve these two things, is the Cursed Seal still needed?"
Seeing Naoki Senju's expected reaction, Tsunade couldn't help but laugh out loud, but she still explained seriously:
"Of course there's a difference. Complete submission doesn't mean Mei Terumi is willing to sacrifice her own interests or the interests of Kirigakure for you, but the Cursed Seal can help you achieve that; it's a power that the target cannot resist."
Upon hearing this, Naoki Senju's expression softened considerably. Although the prerequisites were much more difficult than he had anticipated, the effect of the Cursed Seal was nearly as expected, allowing him to still maintain control over Kirigakure.
"Does Sister Tsunade have any ideas?"
"What other way is there? It's nothing more than mental torture, combined with real-world coercion, to completely shatter Mei Terumi's pride and bottom line, forcing her to accept the Cursed Seal."
"... I have a feeling that Sister Tsunade said something very serious, but since Sister Tsunade doesn't have a good solution, why don't you leave this to me?"
Tsunade looked at Naoki Senju with a suspicious gaze and said doubtfully:
"You wouldn't just be thinking of using this opportunity to do something to Mei Terumi to satisfy your perverted desires, would you?"
"... Sister Tsunade, do you think I'm that kind of person?"
"Yes!"
"Can you trust me a little more? Anyway, leave the task of getting Mei Terumi to accept the Cursed Seal to me."
Tsunade reluctantly nodded in agreement, but added at the end:
"Although Mei Terumi takes some drugs to suppress Chakra, her true strength is still there, and she'll still bite if things go too far."
" Sister Tsunade, your misunderstanding is really deep. But I'll prove my innocence with facts, so Sister Tsunade and see!"
"Hmm, I hope so..."
"By the way, where is Mei Terumi being held now?" Naoki Senju, who was halfway there, suddenly realized and asked.
Tsunade gave a "That's it?" look, but didn't continue to make things difficult for Naoki Senju. She just silently made a mental note of it against Naoki Senju.
" Mei Terumi is being held in a room on the second floor of the Hokage Building, but for the time being, she should not have any contact with the Kirigakure Ninja to prevent a prisoner riot."
Naoki Senju nodded knowingly, then walked briskly towards the Hokage Building.
Tsunade upon seeing this. This Naoki... he really hasn't changed his ways... However, Tsunade didn't care too much. Anyway, Mei Terumi would be Cursed Seal sooner or later, and she would be no different from a slave.
What threat could Mei Terumi now?
Tsunade continued her work of tallying the losses with peace of mind. Only by knowing the approximate figures could she apply for war aid from the Daimyo of the Land of Fire. Otherwise, if she asked for too little, Konoha would suffer. As for asking for too much... it was absolutely impossible to ask for too much. The more resources needed to rebuild Konoha, the better. At worst, they could just expand the village again.
Second floor of the Hokage Building.
Naoki Senju placed the antidote, which he had prepared beforehand, by the bedside and fed it to Mei Terumi bit by bit. Tsunade had gone to great lengths to keep Mei Terumi unconscious.
After being given the antidote, Mei Terumi's brows furrowed, as if she were having a nightmare. However, she would soon realize that reality was far more terrifying than her dreams.
The antidote slowly took effect, Mei Terumi was forcibly pulled out of the dream. When Mei Terumi opened her captivating emerald green eyes, she saw the face she least wanted to see.
But Naoki Senju seemed completely oblivious, and even greeted him with a smile:
"Good morning, my maid Mei Terumi."