*Author's Note
I removed that meeting with Tsunade.
Author's Note End*
"Alright. That's enough for today. Good job."
In the blink of an eye, a year has passed.
Suigetsu and Jugo has joined my ranks, while Kimimaro died after succumbing to his illness.
While I am not as good as Tsunade, I am probably the second best person in it. Afterall, I have abused Shadow Clones a lot to learn many things.
Kimimaro's illness came from the inherit clash between a normal human and his Kekkai Genkai genes.
The calcium and potassium formation in his body was too much, which his body couldn't handle. Normally, Kaguya clan members can't live beyond 30 years old, more so for the inheritors of the Kekkai Genkai. I guess that's why they were so bloodthirsty, they want to make full use of their short lives.
And that guy was too loyal to Orochimaru. He was beyond saving. Even injecting him with Hinata's cells didn't help. And I was not going to pluck out Hinata's eyes to test it on him.
And well, he was bugging me to revive Orochimaru a lot.
And well, Sakura is using his Kekkai Genkai perfectly well.
I have given Sakura a lot of power-ups. Getting Orochimaru's cells, and powers of Kimimaro, Tayuya, Karin and Zetsu. Much like a mini version of what Kabuto became in the series.
Moreover, the Zetsu that I have been cultivating helped a lot in that Kekkai Genkai assimilation.
Sakura is absurdly smart. Well, due to all the body modification I have done to her, she wouldn't be able to use the Yin seal, but she can perform Tsunade's super strength moves too.
She is 13, so of course those moves are still weak. But, she is a monster.
In some years, I will have her try Sage Mode.
Currently, I was having her spar with Hinata.
I haven't done much body modifications on her, just my Curse Mark to take over her body.
Afterall, in front of Tenseigan, all these Kekkai Genkais will fall flat.
It's best to not tweak my vessel too much until I have Tenseigan.
But, the problem is that Hinata is not very talented. The twin lion fist that I helped her develop is no doubt strong. But her taijutsu itself is not great. If she can't even hit the target, what good use it is?
Well, she might be a late bloomer.
But ninjutsu? She is absolutely fodder in it. In a year, she barely managed to learn Rasengan.
I guess I have to take over her now.
Hinata, not happy that she lost again even though Sakura was going easy on her, looked at me apologetically. As if not wanting to disappoint me.
"Sakura, go and train with Karin. I have some matters."
"Yes Kiyohime-sama."
After Sakura left, I hugged Hinata.
"My princess is not happy? How about I give you a present?"
She immediately lit up at the thought of a present.
Hinata, still in her Curse Mark's second stage, followed me towards my bedroom.
Konan opened the door for us, preventing anyone from disturbing the ritual. Shin Uchiha's clones were also on standby.
We entered my bedroom, and I had her sit on my bed, while I kneeled before her, holding her hand.
"Hinata-chan, actually, I have been hiding something from you..."
I appeared hesitant, but made up suddenly looked determined.
"...I am actually dying..."
"WHAT!?"
I nodded.
"Yes Hinata-chan. That's why I brought you here. To pass on my legacy, and powers to you."
"But... I am weak..."
"You may be weak physically. But you have a kind and strong heart.
My Empire, my people need you.
I need you."
"But..."
"Hinata, you can do it. Just believe in yourself. You mastered such a difficult ninjutsu in such short amount of time. Believe in yourself. Believe in me."
Hinata nodded.
"Good girl. Now, I will explain the process to you. I will transfer all my powers and knowledge to you. Are you ready?"
"Yes..."
I kissed Hinata.
She was shocked.
"I love you Hinata. That's the most important reason I am leaving everything to you to carry my legacy."
She started blushing at my sudden confession, and I removed my robes, placing it on her.
"From now on, you will be the Empress of my Empire. My powers and knowledge will help you. Are you ready?"
She nodded, teary eyed.
I also shed some tears. If I wasn't in the Naruto world, I would have considered becoming an actress.
"Turn around, and endure the pain, okay? It will pass on really quick."
She nodded and turned around.
I performed the handsigns, and then bit Hinata's neck where I had placed the Curse Mark.
My chakra started flowing into her, and my snake body abandoned my own and entered Hinata's body.
I was inside Hinata's mindscape, which was filled with my small snakes that have been eroding her mind.
Hinata was scared.
"Don't be scared. It's a test for you to accept my powers and knowledge.
You must pass this test, Hinata.
Do you accept me with all your heart?"
"Yes!"
Hinata showed a determined expression, which was very unusual for her. Despite seeing me in my snake form.
"Then don't resist me. Let your heart and mind open, and accept me in entirety."
My snakes started covering her body, and she stood with a grateful, resolute, and even pleasured expression.
Slowly, her whole face was covered.
And finally, I started fusing with her.
Orochimaru likes to overtake. Even forcefully. That's why they don't become perfect vessels.
But I don't need to eat away at her chakra. Instead, I need her body and mind, her chakra to fuse with me.
I started fusing with Hinata, and she showed no resistance, no fear. Only acceptance.
Fusing with Hinata wouldn't change me much, since I have way more chakra than her, has way more personality and willpower, and I have already eroded her mind quite a lot to be submissive to me.
As our souls mixed, mine easily overpowering her, consuming her, I felt her memories flowing into me. Not that they mattered much.
After a while, we were one, or in a more precise way, I have completely overtaken Hinata's body, mind and soul.
The effect she has on me is minimal.
I opened my eyes in the real world, and it is clear that I have lost a lot of my chakra. But, I have the chakra of Dragon Veins that I stole long ago.
I took off Hinata... my clothes, and went to the mirror.
It certainly is a beautiful body. Not mature yet, but manageable.
The Curse Mark has disappeared after finishing its job, and I don't want my new body to deteriorate because of it.
I smirked, and activated Byakugan.
Suddenly, I had almost 360° vision. 359° to be exact.
It felt a little weird, but it will not take much time to adapt to it. Since I also have Hinata's memories.
I looked at my original body, lying down.
I felt a little sad to not be in my beautiful body anymore, but...
I grabbed my original body, and put it in a preservation tank. When I have awakened the Tenseigan, I might wear my body over it, perhaps absorbing it via Chimera Technique?
I put on new clothes that I have prepared, and came out of the room.
Konan, and the Shin clones immediately kneeled to me.
"Is the ritual completed, Kiyohime-sama?"
Konan asked earnestly.
"Yes."
"Congratulations."
I smiled at my loyal soldiers.
"Konan, I will prepare a gift for you later."
"Thank you."
If I awaken Tenseigan successfully, I will kidnap Hanabi too and let Konan her body. Maybe she will be able to awaken Tenseigan too?
Well, let's have a spar with her to test my body.