Awakening Of Uchiha [Naruto/One Piece]

Chapter 33: Requesting Flying Thunder God And Sealing Technique

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It was indeed worthwhile to form an alliance at this time.

As for the long-standing grudge between the Senju and Uchiha clans, it was already a thing of the past.

If this situation continued, the Senju clan was bound to fade into obscurity. Why hold on to old grudges? It was utterly meaningless.

Tobirama's obsession with targeting the Uchiha clan was also insignificant in Mito's eyes.

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"Second," Kaori continued, "I want the Flying Thunder God Technique, Senju Tobirama's Water Style Ninjutsu, and all the sealing techniques you have mastered."

She didn't mention money at all.

Once Uchiha's pharmacy opened, the clan would no longer lack funds.

And with the potential treasure of gold and shellfish from Sky Island, finances would be even less of a concern.

Requesting money would be the least valuable option.

In contrast, Ninjutsu and sealing techniques held far more worth.

Although the teleportation function of the space-time gate rendered the Flying Thunder God Technique somewhat redundant for the contractor, there were still other uses.

Whether it served as a cover for the space-time gate's teleportation ability or became a valuable asset for non-contractors within the clan, it would be a wise acquisition.

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"This..."

Mito frowned. "The Flying Thunder God Technique and Tobirama's Water Style Ninjutsu are not an issue;

"But as for the sealing techniques, I cannot give you the Shiki Fuujin or the Adamantine Sealing Chains.

"The first is off-limits, and the second cannot be mastered without Uzumaki bloodline."

Sharing the Adamantine Sealing Chains might also compromise its exclusivity, potentially introducing flaws into the Uzumaki family's signature technique.

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"Is that so? Fine, exclude those two."

"Alright!"

Kaori didn't dwell on this limitation. After a moment's thought, she cast a questioning glance at Katsumi.

When Katsumi nodded in approval, she accepted Mito's response without further dispute.

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Then she added, "The final condition: Tsunade must accept my son, Katsumi, as her apprentice and promise to teach him all her medical knowledge and medical ninjutsu. Is there a problem with that?"

"Huh?"

Both Tsunade and Mito were visibly surprised.

Mito asked curiously, "Didn't you say your son has already become intelligent and skilled in medical practices?

"He's capable of developing life potions and nutritional pills, yet he still needs to become Tsunade's apprentice to learn medicine?

"Or... do you have another motive? Are you aiming for the Hokage position?"

This was the most plausible explanation Mito could think of at the moment.

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"Not exactly," Kaori said with a shake of her head.

"The position of Hokage is indeed an obsession for many in the Uchiha clan, and it is naturally one of our long-term goals.

"However, I understand well that only those with sufficient strength, influence, and supporters—both inside and outside the Uchiha clan—can become Hokage.

"Simply having the title of a Hokage's direct disciple means nothing.

"Furthermore, with Hiruzen's greed for power, it's impossible to rely solely on the name of his disciple to win the Hokage seat or his support.

"That is simply unrealistic."

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"The main reason lies elsewhere," she explained further.

"The medical skills my son has developed are unique and differ greatly from the mainstream methods.

"You saw this yourself when he took your pulse and treated your condition.

"In addition, he has not mastered any conventional medical ninjutsu, which he needs to learn.

"Beyond that, I want him to bear the title of Tsunade's disciple—one of the Third Hokage's direct students—so that he can grow peacefully for a few years under its protection."

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"Any more questions?"

The idea of becoming Hokage just by being Tsunade's disciple? That was laughable.

Neither she nor Katsumi had ever entertained such a notion.

When the day comes that the Uchiha clan's strength can dominate the ninja world, the position of Hokage will naturally be offered to them.

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"Is that so? It seems I misunderstood!" Mito said thoughtfully.

"Indeed, Tsunade's identity as a disciple doesn't hold much value in becoming Hokage," she continued, nodding. "This can be agreed upon. What do you think, Tsunade?"

Tsunade looked at Katsumi meaningfully before nodding. "I have no objection."

As she agreed, a thought crossed her mind: The little guy is quite charming.

Beyond that, she was genuinely intrigued by Katsumi's unique approach to medical skills, which differed from conventional methods. This curiosity alone gave her little reason to refuse.

Besides, there wasn't much room to decline. The initiative had never been in their hands.

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"Then this matter is settled," Kaori declared with satisfaction. Turning to Katsumi, she raised her chin slightly as a signal. "Hand over the life potion to Mito."

"Understood," Katsumi replied promptly, retrieving a tube of life potion from his pocket and presenting it to Uzumaki Mito.

In an instant, both Mito and Tsunade's gazes locked onto the potion.

A profound desire arose within them as they sensed the vial's rich and gentle vitality.

Taking the potion with great care, Mito inspected it alongside Tsunade. Her admiration was evident as she murmured, "This is truly an extraordinary potion."

It was hard to believe that something so remarkable had been created by a six-year-old child like Katsumi.

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However, this was not the time to dwell on such thoughts. Taking a deep breath, Mito carefully uncorked the potion.

The moment she did, an incredibly rich and alluring vitality permeated the room.

"Squeak..."

The wooden floorboards and table began to sprout fresh buds.

"Hiss!"

Both Mito and Tsunade gasped audibly, astonished by what they witnessed.

"Drink it quickly after opening! It will evaporate otherwise," Katsumi reminded them calmly.

"Of course. Thank you," Mito replied, nodding in gratitude. Without hesitation, she drank the life potion in one gulp.

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Immediately, a surge of pure, abundant vitality spread rapidly from her stomach, gently coursing through her body.

Every cell greedily absorbed this revitalizing energy.

The dead air within Mito's body dissipated like snow melting under sunlight, and her vitality rapidly recovered.

Her once-pale complexion grew visibly rosy, and her hair's red hue became more vibrant.

Thanks to the Hundred Healings Mark maintaining her appearance, her transformation was not as extreme as it could have been. Otherwise, her pale hair would have reverted entirely to its brilliant red, and her aged skin and flesh would have appeared youthful and full of vitality once more.

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Meanwhile, inside the sealed space within Uzumaki Mito's body, Nine Tails stirred.

Having been isolated from the outside world by Uzumaki Mito's deliberate suppression, it was unaware of what was transpiring.

Yet it could feel her vitality surging and recovering at an alarming rate.

As her strength returned, the seal's integrity and suppressive force reached unprecedented levels.

In just over ten minutes, Nine Tails realized that the seal had returned to the peak state it had been in when it was first placed.

Moreover, Uzumaki Mito's vitality seemed to have fully restored itself to its prime.

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"Damn it! Mito, what did you do?" Nine Tails roared in frustration.

"Your vitality has returned? No! Let me out! I don't want to be trapped here anymore!"

It began to attack the sealed space frantically, desperation evident in its actions.

If Mito had truly regained her vitality, she could potentially live for several more decades—a prospect that filled Nine Tails with dread.

It would now have to remain locked away for decades longer.

How could it possibly accept this fate?

Nine Tails had been waiting patiently for the day Mito's life would end.

It knew that Konoha would likely prepare a new Jinchūriki to replace her, but perhaps, during that brief transition, it could find a chance to escape.

That slim opportunity was what it had been clinging to.

And now, that opportunity was slipping away.

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At this moment, its massive limbs were completely restrained by the unyielding Adamantine Sealing Chains, leaving it utterly immobile.

All it could do was howl in frustration.

The sight of the mighty Nine Tails reduced to this state was almost pitiful, a stark contrast to its usual aura of destruction and terror.

No wonder it hated Mito and Hashirama so deeply.

Who wouldn't harbor hatred after being confined like this?

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