Naruto: Starting with Tsunade-san

Upon reaching his destination, Tōshirō put in significant effort to locate the rare creature. As for the capture, it went smoothly, handled with speed and precision.

The rare creature resembled a weasel in appearance, with red eyes and yellowish-brown fur. Its four claws were black, and it had an overall charming look. It was considered extremely rare in that region, and if not for this rarity, no wealthy man would have requested Kuzan to cross borders specifically to hunt it.

Tōshirō placed the rare creature in his specially designed backpack, marking the successful completion of the mission. This meant he could now return to Konoha to claim his reward from the wealthy man.

As for the tasks the old man Itachi usually assigned him, he had completely ignored them.

Madara Uchiha's corpse? Tōshirō wouldn't find it even if his life depended on it.

Returning to his path, Tōshirō decided to stop at a temporary station within the borders of the Land of Merchants to spend the night there.

The weather was sunny, the breeze pleasant, and he walked leisurely, with no mission pressing on his mind.

Suddenly, something blocked his way.

Curiosity got the better of him, and as he approached the obstacle, he couldn't stay calm...

The man before him was drenched in blood, on the verge of death, clearly having sustained severe injuries.

"Oh, this...!"

How coincidental...

Tōshirō muttered sarcastically, the situation feeling as if someone had deliberately placed the man there.

Was it a trap?!

The world around him was full of dangers, and Tōshirō had to remain cautious.

Who knew? This man might be faking his injury, trying to gain sympathy, only to draw out a weapon unexpectedly once someone got close and attack. The outcome could be disastrous.

Besides, under normal circumstances, who would sustain such severe injuries and lie down on a public road like this?

Logic told him to stay out of it, but his conscience pushed him otherwise. Torn between the two, Tōshirō decided to cautiously approach the man and check on him.

He began by observing his face. If the man looked like a villain, he'd ignore him entirely; he had no obligation to him.

As Tōshirō got closer and saw the injured man's face clearly, he noticed that his face was covered by a mask, with a sword scar over one eye. It was obvious this man was no ordinary person, and it would be best to avoid any involvement.

Logically, Tōshirō should have fled at full speed.

But there was a problem. The injured man wore the forehead protector of a Konoha ninja.

This made Tōshirō, being from the same village, feel obligated to intervene. How could he ignore someone from his own village in such a dire situation?

There was no choice but to get closer.

Tōshirō immediately began using a healing technique to see if he could save him: "Hey, hold on! I'm a ninja from Konoha, Uchiha Tōshirō."

The injured ninja, who was on the brink of losing consciousness, slowly opened his eyes upon hearing Tōshirō introduce himself, as if a last glimmer of hope had returned to him. In a raspy voice, he began to speak with difficulty.

Tōshirō leaned in closer to listen carefully, bending his head down to catch the man's final words.

Moments later, after delivering his message, the man closed his eyes slowly and passed away.

Tōshirō sighed deeply, a swirl of emotions overwhelming him.

Technically speaking, this was the first time he had seen someone die in front of him.

Although the man had no direct connection to him, Tōshirō still felt a sense of unease.

Humans are truly complex creatures filled with emotions.

Tōshirō took a deep breath but didn't have much time to dwell on his feelings.

This Konoha ninja's last will was of utmost importance.

In summary, the team this ninja led was ambushed by Mist Village ninjas while on a mission.

If it had been just an ambush, Tōshirō wouldn't find it so troublesome. But the real issue was that the Mist ninjas had kidnapped one member of the team, and that member was...

Tsunade!!!

Tōshirō closed his eyes and took a deep breath, trying to calm himself.

Tsunade was captured alive, which meant the enemy knew who she was; otherwise, they wouldn't have kept her alive on purpose.

The current situation suggested that Tsunade was now on her way to the Mist Village. When Tōshirō encountered this Konoha ninja, he was still alive, meaning the Mist ninjas had only recently left.

If he pursued them now, there was still a chance to catch up.

The mission entrusted to Tōshirō was to return to the village quickly and inform the leaders so they could send someone to rescue Tsunade.

However, the problem was that by the time he returned to the village, Tsunade would have already been taken to the Mist Village, making her rescue far more difficult.

The best time to save Tsunade was now.

But Tsunade, based on her original story, wasn't supposed to die.

To be safe, Tōshirō could ignore Tsunade, return to the village as if nothing had happened, and let the Mist ninjas report her capture.

Given Tsunade's special status, she would likely be used as leverage for important resources from the village.

But that's the ideal scenario.

A butterfly's flutter can change history, so imagine the impact of someone as significant as Tōshirō appearing in the events; who knows where the story might head now?

It wasn't just about using Tsunade for important village resources. Her stubborn personality might drive her to commit suicide to avoid causing trouble for the village.

It's entirely possible she could make such a decision.

And thinking even darker, the Mist ninjas might not exchange Tsunade for resources at all—Tsunade herself might be the greatest resource.

Who is Tsunade?

She is the direct granddaughter of Senju Hashirama and Uzumaki Mito.

She carries the blood of both the Senju and Uzumaki clans, and her untapped body holds the value of an undiscovered goldmine. Not to mention some believe Tsunade could awaken the "Mokuton" (Wood Release) ability.

"Mokuton" is one of the most powerful genetic abilities, capable of quelling chaos during wartime.

It's impossible for the Mist Village not to covet such power.

For these reasons, it was best to save Tsunade now. If she were taken to the Mist Village, her fate would be entirely in their hands.

But this decision came with a small problem.

Would Tōshirō's current level make him just another victim? Capturing Tsunade required the protection of at least a "Jōnin" level ninja.

Tōshirō's current ability barely exceeded that of a Chūnin. Honestly, facing a Jōnin-level ninja wasn't a wise move.

What should he do? Rescue her or not?

Tōshirō clenched his eyes shut, took a deep breath, frowned, hesitated for a moment, but ultimately made his decision.

Even though he knew that attempting to rescue her might put his life in danger, he decided to go ahead and save her.

This wasn't out of blind love. Sure, he had a good relationship with Tsunade, they were old comrades, and perhaps he had some feelings for her.

But he knew well that his admiration for Tsunade stemmed from her physical beauty, not from any deep, genuine love.

Humans naturally seek to avoid danger.

Humans are born with a selfish nature. When faced with danger, the first thought is always about oneself and how to avoid risk.

However, such clear truths meant nothing in the face of Tōshirō's determined eyes. As long as he could move, he would press forward.

Why make such a decision? Even Tōshirō didn't know the reason. But he was sure of one thing: he had to save Tsunade.

Perhaps this is the complex side of human nature.

There is a dark side, but there is also a bright side.

Shortly after Tōshirō left, someone emerged from behind a large tree, watching him depart. The person then smiled mysteriously and said, "Tōshirō, you haven't disappointed me.

(End of Chapter)

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