Awakening Of Uchiha [Naruto/One Piece]

Chapter 34: Uzumaki Mito Recovers

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"Alright! Nine Tails, calm down!"

"There's no point in howling like that. I've fully recovered!"

"For the next few decades, you'll still have me, this old woman, for company. Just be happy about it!"

At that moment, Mito's spirit body appeared in the sealed space. She looked at the Nine Tails with a faint smile as she spoke.

Nine Tails: "..."

"I f***ing..."

Before it could finish, the Nine Tails let out a string of curses that were far from pleasant.

Uzumaki Mito, who had been in a good mood, immediately turned pale.

"Shut up!"

With that, several golden chains materialized and wrapped tightly around the Nine Tails' mouth, effectively silencing it.

No matter how much it struggled, the chains held firm.

At this moment, the Nine Tails wanted to cry but had no tears. "Devil! You're the devil!"

Once the Nine Tails was silenced, Uzumaki Mito's spirit body slowly vanished.

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Back in the real world, Uzumaki Mito slowly opened her eyes and moved her body.

She felt incredible.

Testing her condition, she even released the anti-aging effect of the Hundred Healings Mark.

As a result, she no longer looked old—just mature, with a natural grace to her appearance.

"Haha! The effect is remarkable. I'm very satisfied!" Mito said with a smile, her eyes softening as they landed on Katsumi.

"He's truly a treasure boy!" she thought to herself.

An idea began to form in her mind.

"Maybe I should let him spend more time with Kushina?"

"If something good comes of it, that wouldn't be a bad thing."

She even mused further, "In that case, if I ever need another life potion in the future, I could probably get it for free."

If Katsumi weren't so much younger than Tsunade, she might have even encouraged her granddaughter to pursue him.

"I envy Uchiha Kaori," Mito thought with a tinge of jealousy.

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Meanwhile, Tsunade suddenly felt a chill run down her spine. She glanced around, confused, but found nothing amiss. Frowning, she looked away, feeling inexplicably uneasy.

At the same time, Kushina, who was out shopping with Mikoto, yawned repeatedly. Looking puzzled, she muttered, "What's going on? Who's badmouthing me?"

"Eh? Kushina, are you alright?" Mikoto asked with concern.

"Uh... I think so," Kushina replied, shrugging. "Maybe it's that sissy Minato cursing me. Hmph! I'll teach him a lesson when I see him at school tomorrow!"

Kushina raised her eyebrows and snorted.

Nearby, Minato, who happened to witness the scene, stood dumbfounded.

He didn't understand how things always turned out this way.

No matter how hard he tried to show his kindness to Kushina, she always misinterpreted it as malice.

It was baffling.

He sighed, feeling like there was an insurmountable wall between them—a wall of sighs.

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Back with Uzumaki Mito.

"How do you feel? Fully recovered?" Kaori asked when she saw Mito open her eyes.

In truth, she didn't need to ask. She could clearly sense Mito's vibrant vitality and powerful aura.

Judging by her perception, if the two of them fought now, it would likely be an even match.

"Yes!" Mito confirmed, her face glowing with happiness. "I'm completely recovered! This potion truly lives up to its name."

"Thank you!"

"With this, I can live for decades longer!"

She smiled, thinking of all the time she now had to make arrangements for the Senju and Uzumaki clans.

Accompanying Nawaki and Tsunade to grow up completely was one of Uzumaki Mito's priorities.

"Don't worry," Kaori chuckled, shaking her head. "It's just a deal. Besides, your survival benefits the Uchiha more than you realize."

"With you suppressing both us and Senju, we Uchiha can take it easy."

The thought of Hiruzen and the others being under Mito's thumb for decades brought a satisfied smile to Kaori's face.

"Don't forget, we're allies," Mito reminded her with a smile. "We agreed to advance and retreat together. We should face challenges as one."

She paused before adding, "Also, if possible, I hope we can keep the fact that I've fully recovered a secret from the Monkey for now."

"We can spread the word that your methods have merely extended my life for a few years, allowing me to live a bit longer. Give them some hope so they don't act out of desperation and cause unnecessary trouble for us. What do you think?"

It was better not to push people too hard; things were best handled step by step.

After all, killing the Third Hokage outright wasn't a viable option. That would lead to a major loss for Konoha, something they couldn't afford right now.

The ninja world was far from peaceful, and tensions were rising. Uzumaki Mito suspected that another ninja war might not be far off.

She needed to consider the situation carefully.

The most pressing priority was for the Senju clan to quietly regain their strength and vitality. At the same time, the Uzumaki clan needed to be preserved.

"Alright," Kaori agreed after some thought. "The Uchiha aren't ready for open conflict either. Let's wait for the right moment. However, you'll need to suppress your vitality so it's believable that you haven't fully recovered."

She was confident that Mito, a grandmaster of sealing techniques, could manage it.

"This is easy," Mito replied with a faint smile. She pressed a hand to her abdomen, and the next moment, the overwhelming life energy within her body diminished.

By the end, it was only about twice as strong as before her recovery.

"Alright, let's formalize the covenant now," Mito suggested. "Even if it seems unnecessary, it's better to go through the proper procedures. What do you think?"

Kaori was slightly surprised by the suggestion but soon nodded. "Agreed."

"Then wait a moment; I'll prepare the documents," Mito said, rising to her feet. She turned to Tsunade, saying, "Tsunade, stay here and entertain our guests."

"Okay!" Tsunade replied eagerly.

As Mito left for the inner room, Tsunade poured another cup of tea for Kaori and the others. Turning to Katsumi, she asked, "Katsumi, can we talk about your medical skills? How about a little discussion?"

"Sure," Katsumi agreed without hesitation.

The two quickly dove into a conversation. It didn't take long for Tsunade to realize that Katsumi's medical skills were far from ordinary.

In fact, after just a few minutes, she felt that his abilities might surpass her own.

However, Katsumi's medical techniques were completely different from hers and the mainstream methods practiced in the ninja world.

It was like an entirely separate system of medical knowledge, which left Tsunade amazed.

If the timing were more appropriate, she would have asked Katsumi directly where he had learned such incredible skills.

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More than 20 minutes later, Uzumaki Mito returned to the living room. She carried the prepared documents, along with pens, ink, the Flying Thunder God Technique, Tobirama's Water Style, and a large scroll containing extensive knowledge about sealing techniques.

By then, Tsunade was fully engrossed in her discussion with Katsumi.

Interestingly, most of the talking was done by Katsumi. Every time Tsunade contributed something, Katsumi would quickly understand, adapt, and draw further inferences.

His learning ability left both Tsunade and Uzumaki Mito deeply impressed.