"Sis, after this mission, I want to undertake an endeavor with you."
Tsunade nearly stumbled and fell.
She hesitated as she inquired, "W-What do you have in mind for us to do?"
Nawaki, feigning ignorance of her unease, shared: "I've located two Bijuus roaming freely. I'm considering bringing them into the hunting dimension to see if they can be eliminated there, and if so, what they might transform into."
"Isn't that too risky?" Tsunade questioned, "What if the tailed beast survives and something unforeseen occurs?"
"That's a valid concern," Nawaki pondered, then explained: "I've already addressed this issue. I conducted tests with regular animals, and they were indeed terminated without any anomalies due to being foreign to that dimension. Moreover, the characteristics of the orbs change according to the power of the creatures I seal and release in the hunting dimension."
"Why are you only telling me about this now?" Tsunade pressed.
"I only recently conducted these experiments," Nawaki stated simply, "They were safe, but I wanted to try it with larger creatures first. Only after successful tests with them was I convinced it could work with the Bijuus."
"Are you considering applying this to the Nine-Tails Fox?" Tsunade ventured a daring idea: "If it's feasible, we could ask Grandma to seal the Nine-Tails in you. Once you're stronger, you could defeat it and harness the Nine-Tails' power for yourself."
"Yes, but I won't be the sole beneficiary of the Bijuus' powers," Nawaki clarified, "Over time, I'll naturally grow stronger. You're correct in assuming I want to leverage the Bijuu's power to enhance myself, but not just for me – for you, Mikoto, and perhaps even Kushina."
"Are you planning to distribute orbs to them?" Tsunade inquired, cautioning, "That could be perilous, best to avoid it."
"I'm aware," Nawaki acknowledged, "For now, I'm allowing them to consume rabbit meat to gain strength. As for using the orbs, I plan to, but as you pointed out, Sis, it's currently too risky with the Third Hokage and, especially, Danzo around."
He also harbored a very audacious idea, another scheme he intended to implement after studying numerous forbidden techniques created by Tobirama Senju. However, it was a plan he wasn't ready to divulge just yet, still lacking confidence to execute it...
As they conversed, Tsunade and Nawaki reached the site where the bridge was reportedly destroyed. However, upon arrival, they found the bridge, expected to be in ruins, completely intact.
"Sis, I told you the Third Hokage couldn't be trusted!" Nawaki's eyes turned icy cold. "This mission is clearly a trap, aimed at either you, me, or both of us!"
Tsunade began to share his suspicions. She sensed, using her sensory abilities, that many individuals were rapidly approaching their location. Yet, she didn't believe she was the primary target; it seemed more likely that Nawaki was.
'Could the Hokage really be plotting to kill Nawaki?' The thought pained Tsunade.
Despite his shortcomings, she had a fondness for Sarutobi, the Third Hokage. But if he was after Nawaki's life, he was crossing a line!
Her belief that she wasn't the intended victim stemmed from the knowledge that she wouldn't be easily eliminated. Both the Hokage and Danzo were aware of this. Nawaki, however, was a different story.
They were unaware of Nawaki's strength, surpassing that of an average Jonin. Even with her protection, if they were encircled, the likelihood of them successfully assassinating Nawaki was high, despite the risk of her dying in his defense.
Moreover, as the village's main medical ninja, Tsunade felt even more certain she wasn't the target. Her demise would not benefit the village, whereas Nawaki, with potential supporters for future Hokage candidacy, posed a threat to Danzo's and possibly even the Third Hokage's plans.
Nawaki, utilizing orbs in his brain space, calmed his mind and sharpened his thoughts.
He also activated red orbs to amplify his power and summoned 50 additional shadow clones, supplementing the 400 he had already called forth.
This was his current maximum limit, enhanced by his newfound art of regeneration.
Without uttering a word, a barrage of kunai and ninja stars rained down upon them.
Nawaki coldly snorted, and his clones effortlessly gestured, creating gusts of wind that neutralized the airborne kunai and ninja stars.
"Sis, this is an ideal opportunity. Let's not kill them, but instead, I'll seal them all and cast them into my hunting dimension, transforming them into our source of power!"
Considering the large number of ninjas sent to eliminate them, Nawaki saw an opportunity to turn the situation to their advantage.
Tsunade, initially enraged and prepared for a massacre, found solace in Nawaki's strategy.
Indeed, he was correct. She realized her worries were unfounded; Nawaki was far from weak. She needed to trust him more and, as he suggested, use the enemy's tactics for their gain.
"We'll do it!" Tsunade declared. Recently, she had dabbled in some sealing jutsu out of curiosity.
Since Nawaki began his studies, she too had developed an interest.
Therefore, sealing some ninjas and extracting their strength wasn't beyond her capability. Although she lacked Nawaki and Kushina's proficiency in sealing jutsu, her talent was considerable.
"Let's employ the Fūnyū no Jutsu (Attachment Technique) that Grandma Mito taught you. You've mastered that one as well, haven't you?" Nawaki inquired, his voice still cold and detached.
This was a new side of Nawaki to Tsunade, one she hadn't seen before, especially not in the hunting dimension. His cold, calculated demeanor amidst the enemy's trap was startling.
"Yes, I'm proficient with that technique," Tsunade confirmed.
At that moment, she chose not to dwell on Nawaki's change. There were more pressing issues at hand.
Suddenly, Nawaki's 50 clones activated Dark Mist mode.
Tsunade's aura shifted as well. She could sense the presence of at least 100 ninjas.
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"Sis, after this mission, I want to undertake an endeavor with you."
Tsunade nearly stumbled and fell.
She hesitated as she inquired, "W-What do you have in mind for us to do?"
Nawaki, feigning ignorance of her unease, shared: "I've located two Bijuus roaming freely. I'm considering bringing them into the hunting dimension to see if they can be eliminated there, and if so, what they might transform into."
"Isn't that too risky?" Tsunade questioned, "What if the tailed beast survives and something unforeseen occurs?"
"That's a valid concern," Nawaki pondered, then explained: "I've already addressed this issue. I conducted tests with regular animals, and they were indeed terminated without any anomalies due to being foreign to that dimension. Moreover, the characteristics of the orbs change according to the power of the creatures I seal and release in the hunting dimension."
"Why are you only telling me about this now?" Tsunade pressed.
"I only recently conducted these experiments," Nawaki stated simply, "They were safe, but I wanted to try it with larger creatures first. Only after successful tests with them was I convinced it could work with the Bijuus."
"Are you considering applying this to the Nine-Tails Fox?" Tsunade ventured a daring idea: "If it's feasible, we could ask Grandma to seal the Nine-Tails in you. Once you're stronger, you could defeat it and harness the Nine-Tails' power for yourself."
"Yes, but I won't be the sole beneficiary of the Bijuus' powers," Nawaki clarified, "Over time, I'll naturally grow stronger. You're correct in assuming I want to leverage the Bijuu's power to enhance myself, but not just for me – for you, Mikoto, and perhaps even Kushina."
"Are you planning to distribute orbs to them?" Tsunade inquired, cautioning, "That could be perilous, best to avoid it."
"I'm aware," Nawaki acknowledged, "For now, I'm allowing them to consume rabbit meat to gain strength. As for using the orbs, I plan to, but as you pointed out, Sis, it's currently too risky with the Third Hokage and, especially, Danzo around."
He also harbored a very audacious idea, another scheme he intended to implement after studying numerous forbidden techniques created by Tobirama Senju. However, it was a plan he wasn't ready to divulge just yet, still lacking confidence to execute it...
As they conversed, Tsunade and Nawaki reached the site where the bridge was reportedly destroyed. However, upon arrival, they found the bridge, expected to be in ruins, completely intact.
"Sis, I told you the Third Hokage couldn't be trusted!" Nawaki's eyes turned icy cold. "This mission is clearly a trap, aimed at either you, me, or both of us!"
Tsunade began to share his suspicions. She sensed, using her sensory abilities, that many individuals were rapidly approaching their location. Yet, she didn't believe she was the primary target; it seemed more likely that Nawaki was.
'Could the Hokage really be plotting to kill Nawaki?' The thought pained Tsunade.
Despite his shortcomings, she had a fondness for Sarutobi, the Third Hokage. But if he was after Nawaki's life, he was crossing a line!
Her belief that she wasn't the intended victim stemmed from the knowledge that she wouldn't be easily eliminated. Both the Hokage and Danzo were aware of this. Nawaki, however, was a different story.
They were unaware of Nawaki's strength, surpassing that of an average Jonin. Even with her protection, if they were encircled, the likelihood of them successfully assassinating Nawaki was high, despite the risk of her dying in his defense.
Moreover, as the village's main medical ninja, Tsunade felt even more certain she wasn't the target. Her demise would not benefit the village, whereas Nawaki, with potential supporters for future Hokage candidacy, posed a threat to Danzo's and possibly even the Third Hokage's plans.
Nawaki, utilizing orbs in his brain space, calmed his mind and sharpened his thoughts.
He also activated red orbs to amplify his power and summoned 50 additional shadow clones, supplementing the 400 he had already called forth.
This was his current maximum limit, enhanced by his newfound art of regeneration.
Without uttering a word, a barrage of kunai and ninja stars rained down upon them.
Nawaki coldly snorted, and his clones effortlessly gestured, creating gusts of wind that neutralized the airborne kunai and ninja stars.
"Sis, this is an ideal opportunity. Let's not kill them, but instead, I'll seal them all and cast them into my hunting dimension, transforming them into our source of power!"
Considering the large number of ninjas sent to eliminate them, Nawaki saw an opportunity to turn the situation to their advantage.
Tsunade, initially enraged and prepared for a massacre, found solace in Nawaki's strategy.
Indeed, he was correct. She realized her worries were unfounded; Nawaki was far from weak. She needed to trust him more and, as he suggested, use the enemy's tactics for their gain.
"We'll do it!" Tsunade declared. Recently, she had dabbled in some sealing jutsu out of curiosity.
Since Nawaki began his studies, she too had developed an interest.
Therefore, sealing some ninjas and extracting their strength wasn't beyond her capability. Although she lacked Nawaki and Kushina's proficiency in sealing jutsu, her talent was considerable.
"Let's employ the Fūnyū no Jutsu (Attachment Technique) that Grandma Mito taught you. You've mastered that one as well, haven't you?" Nawaki inquired, his voice still cold and detached.
This was a new side of Nawaki to Tsunade, one she hadn't seen before, especially not in the hunting dimension. His cold, calculated demeanor amidst the enemy's trap was startling.
"Yes, I'm proficient with that technique," Tsunade confirmed.
At that moment, she chose not to dwell on Nawaki's change. There were more pressing issues at hand.
Suddenly, Nawaki's 50 clones activated Dark Mist mode.
Tsunade's aura shifted as well. She could sense the presence of at least 100 ninjas.
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