[Check Out My Patreon For +20 Extra Chapters On All My Fanfics!! For Only $5!!][www.p@treon.com/zaelum]
[Thank You For Your Support!]
====
Shizune quickly leaped up, avoiding the shaking ground and rushed towards the entrance with incredible speed.
"Tsunade-sama! Hurry back!" Shizune shouted, glancing back at Tsunade.
"Got it!" Tsunade replied, sprinting towards the entrance to leave as fast as possible.
"Roar!" Several more unclean entities charged at Tsunade, trying to stop her.
"Get out of my way!" Tsunade frowned, unleashing another burst of Conqueror's Haki.
This time, her Haki didn't just mentally overwhelm them; it physically affected the surroundings, creating a network of cracks on the ground and even breaking down some of the unclean entities' flesh. Their massive bodies lost control and collapsed to the ground.
Despite having only recently obtained the Haki, Tsunade was using it remarkably well.
Each of Tsunade's steps caused explosive force, allowing her to leap great distances and quickly pass through the mirror back to the village.
Witnessing the entire scene, Asuma and the other jonin were left utterly shocked. They didn't recognize Tsunade, but her displayed power was intimidating. None of the jonin present felt confident enough to face her.
Upon Tsunade's return, Shizune quickly took out a kunai and carefully cut out the portion of glass with the Red Sea disc attached. This made sure that the portal to the Red Sea world was too small for anything to pass through.
"Roar!" The unclean entities on the other side howled furiously at the tiny opening, desperate to reach the life forms they sensed. However, the opening was too small, preventing them from crossing over. Eventually, frustrated, they moved away, perhaps to wait for another opportunity.
"And then, we can store it in a small box for safekeeping," Shizune said, placing the disc into a wooden box and sealing it.
"Excuse me, are you the granddaughter of the First Hokage, Senju Tsunade?" Asuma asked, approaching her.
"Yes, I am," Tsunade replied.
"It's really you! It's an honor to meet you, Lady Tsunade!" The jonin were astounded and quickly bowed in respect.
"Alright, there's no need to be so formal," Tsunade said, glancing at the now-conscious Jiraiya and Naruto.
"You two finally woke up, completely useless," Tsunade scolded, causing Jiraiya and Naruto to scratch their heads in embarrassment.
"Congratulations to the Naruto world for successfully containing the Red Sea disc. The reward is the Yato bloodline for Shizune," the screen announced. (From Gintama)
Shizune suddenly felt a change within her body.
"The Yato clan is a powerful warrior race from another universe, possessing strength far beyond that of humans. Their power increases with age and training, easily surpassing human limits. Originally, the Yato bloodline carried a murderous instinct and a fear of sunlight, but this reward eliminates those drawbacks," the screen explained.
Understanding this, Shizune looked at her body in shock. Was she still human after receiving such a bloodline? This transformation was bewildering.
"Shizune, no matter your bloodline, you are still you," Tsunade said, placing a reassuring hand on Shizune's shoulder.
"Regardless of your blood, you are still the medical ninja who inherited my medical skills and can heal others. Don't forget that," Tsunade encouraged before kneeling to treat the severely injured Kakashi and Guy.
"Yes, Tsunade-sama!" Shizune nodded firmly, her worries dissipating. She then joined in the healing process.
"How do you feel?" Tsunade asked while treating Kakashi and Guy.
"I feel a surge of power within me, and an urge to unleash it," Shizune replied.
"The screen mentioned that the Yato are a warrior race, born for combat. Luckily, you won't be consumed by any battle instincts," Tsunade noted.
"But I feel uneasy being the only one rewarded. Tsunade-sama also contributed significantly," Shizune expressed her concern.
"I think the rewards are based on who contains the disc. It's no big deal; I already have some good stuff," Tsunade shrugged it off, focusing on her treatment.
Their conversation was quiet enough that others couldn't hear it. After more than half an hour, Kakashi and Guy were finally healed, their injuries no longer critical.
"They're fine now. Just need some rest," Tsunade said, wiping the sweat from her forehead.
The others sighed in relief. Losing two jonin would have been a huge blow to Konoha, especially in such turbulent times.
"Kakashi-san, could you tell us what happened with the mirror and those creatures?" Kurenai asked, her curiosity piqued.
This was a question everyone wanted to be answered. Those creatures were terrifying, possibly even more so than the Nine-Tails.
"Well..." Tsunade hesitated, unsure how to explain the live-streamed containment, the Red Sea world, and the unclean entities, all of which defied common understanding.
"Perhaps we should wait until Tsunade officially becomes the Fifth Hokage to discuss this in detail," Jiraiya interjected, giving Tsunade a meaningful look.
"Wait, she's the next Hokage?" The others were taken aback.
"Yes, the world is changing rapidly, with many incomprehensible events occurring beyond the scope of typical shinobi conflicts," Tsunade took the cue and continued.
"I'll explain everything during my inauguration as Hokage. For now, stay vigilant and protect the village. Report any anomalies directly to me," Tsunade instructed before heading to the Hokage's office with Jiraiya to meet the elders.
On the screen, many viewers were engaged in discussions.
Bruce Wayne: "With this, every world has successfully contained the discs. Looks like everyone got some great rewards."
Diana: "Indeed, this new weapon is quite satisfactory."
Bruce Wayne: "I just hope you can control it well."
Zoro: "New weapons, huh? I'm very satisfied with my Zanpakuto; it suits me perfectly!"
Goku: "I'm curious about this Yato bloodline. A powerful warrior race, sounds a lot like Saiyans."
Vegeta: "No race can compare to the Saiyans!"
(End of Chapter)