[Kato Dan's character is similar to that of Hatake Sakumo, Kakashi's father, both of which were created to enrich the background stories of the main characters.]
[By the way, I'd like to mention some characters that were shaped by unique wills.]
Mito: Tobirama, what does this mean?
Tobirama: It's simple. Before the light curtain appeared, we were all characters in a certain story.
Mito: So, we're not real?
Tobirama: Yes, we're fictional.
Mito: I don't believe it. Explain it to me more clearly.
Tobirama:
[However, because there's not much information about these characters, and since the author deliberately added some traits to make them stand out, they seem somewhat mysterious.]
[Kato Dan, besides being a Konoha jonin, is also known as Tsunade's first love.]
[Logically, with Tsunade's irresistible charm and her background as a princess of the Senju clan, a powerful clan, the number of people in the village who'd want to strengthen ties with the Senju clan through marriage is probably immense.]
"No way, Tsunade can't be that attractive."
Staring at Tsunade's... ample assets on the light screen, young Jiraiya reflexively protested.
Then, after he spoke, he finally realized.
It seems, perhaps, maybe, he shouldn't have said that in front of the person in question.
"Um, Tsunade, could you be a little gentler?"
"Haha, what do you think?"
"I think so."
"Well, I don't."
Young Tsunade glared at young Jiraiya with a dark expression. After some awkward banter, she punched young Jiraiya hard in the stomach, slamming him into the wall, leaving him stuck there, unable to get down.
"I never imagined my Tsunade would have such an explosive figure in the future."
Everyone saw the "fight" between young Tsunade and young Jiraiya, but nobody really cared.
At most, he'd have a few broken ribs—it wasn't a big deal.
"Grandma, what are you talking about?"
Tsunade, who had been furious just moments ago, suddenly became shy after hearing what Mito said.
At the same time, she wondered to herself: Could she really become the mature older sister like the one shown on the screen?
Looking down at her flat chest, her doubts only deepened.
[Not only do handsome guys in the fictional world think this way, but even in the real world, people have the idea of helping the Senju clan continue its legacy.]
[Tsunade, often seen as a goddess in fandoms, finds herself drawn to the elegant man in front of her. There must be something special about this Kato Dan.]
[His unique ability lies in his mastery of an S-rank ninjutsu, the Spirit Transformation Technique, which can kill without leaving a trace.]
[According to the official guidebook, this technique excels in all areas except defense. It can be used at various ranges, from close to long distances.]
[Not only that, but it can also be used to remotely heal teammates in critical moments—making it the perfect ninjutsu for both combat and everyday use.]
[This move sets Kato Dan apart from others, making him truly exceptional in the story.]
"Spirit Transformation Technique?"
On the glowing screen, an official description of the technique appeared, exciting Tobirama.
The guidebook explained: The Spirit Transformation Technique allows the user to separate their spirit from their body, transforming into a ghost-like form. This spirit can then possess enemies, causing their spirit to collapse from within and die. All while the caster's consciousness remains intact.
Seeing this, Tobirama immediately realized how this technique could perfect his resurrection method.
His original plan was to use cloning technology to create a body for the person being resurrected, then use the Impure World Reincarnation technique to bring them back.
Afterward, that person could learn Orochimaru's Living Corpse Reincarnation to transfer their soul into the clone.
This way, true resurrection could be achieved.
However, there was a flaw in his plan.
The souls brought back through Impure World Reincarnation couldn't perform a soul transfer on their own bodies. How could they solve this?
Tobirama had been struggling with this problem for a while, but he never expected the latest episode on the screen to give him such a brilliant idea.
The Spirit Transformation Technique can make one's soul leave the body, but could it be used in reverse to force someone else's soul out of their body?
Tobirama knew this would be a challenge.
But who is he?
He's a renowned master of ninjutsu in the ninja world. If he has enough time, he believes he can adapt this Spirit Transformation Technique to do what he wants.
"I just don't know if this Spirit Transformation Technique is a bloodline limit or a secret clan technique. Hopefully, it's a secret clan technique."
Changing a bloodline limit is extremely difficult. In comparison, modifying a secret technique is more manageable and would save him a lot of time in developing the ninjutsu.
Tobirama had already made up his mind that once the video was over, he'd go to the Kato clan and have a serious discussion with their head, Kato Toru.
[This move allowed Kato Dan to take a big step in winning over Tsunade.]
[Of course, just one technique wasn't enough to impress Tsunade, the beauty of the village at that time.]
[After all, our brother Jiraiya was talented in every way, but in the end, Kato Dan, that cunning guy, got there first.]
"Snort."
Little Jiraiya rubbed the spot where he'd been hit, feeling quite upset when he heard the words "got there first."
It was like he'd raised sheep for years but hadn't even tasted them, and now someone else had taken them.
In short, little Jiraiya wasn't happy with this guy named Kato Dan.
"Heh, judging by his appearance on the screen, he should be around our age."
"It's decided. I'm going to find him tomorrow and teach him a lesson."
As he spoke, little Jiraiya suddenly had a thought. He turned to little Orochimaru and said, "Orochimaru, you'll come with me tomorrow."
"No."
Little Orochimaru rejected him without hesitation.
"But I'm afraid I won't be able to handle him on my own."
"...At least you're aware of that now."
As everyone knows, Jiraiya was quite the troublemaker as a kid. Although he was definitely stronger than most ninjas his age, Kato Dan and the others weren't ordinary civilians either.
No matter how small the Kato clan was, they were still a proper ninja clan.
"Orochimaru, can you really just sit back and watch your good brother get beaten up?"
"Then why don't you just not go?"
"Impossible! I have to teach this guy a lesson, or I won't feel right."
Seeing the stubborn Jiraiya, Orochimaru knew that if he didn't agree, this guy would bother him endlessly in the future.
"Fine, fine, I'll go with you tomorrow."
"Hahaha, I knew you'd come through! From now on, you're like a half-brother to me."
"...If you keep annoying me, I won't go tomorrow."
"Alright, I'll shut up right now!"
On the other side, little Tsunade, sitting next to Mito, pouted unhappily when she overheard Jiraiya and Orochimaru's "plan."
She wanted to scold the two boys, but Mito stopped her.
"Grandmother?"
"Hehehe, little Tsunade, don't you think this is amusing?"
"Amusing? What's so fun about this?"
"Isn't it entertaining to watch boys fight over you?"
"Grandma, how can you say that?"
"What's wrong with saying that? Don't pretend you're not curious about this Kato boy. It's perfect timing! Tomorrow, follow Jiraiya and let's see what kind of man might win your heart one day."
"Grandma, if you keep this up, I'm going to ignore you."
"Aww, our little Tsunade is getting shy!"
"...Hmph."
Little Tsunade: (〃'▽'〃)
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