At night, Uchiha Ryun returned to his tent. His heart was still beating a little fast. Seeing the water bottle on the table, he quickly grabbed it, unscrewed the cap, and gulped down the cold water.
Soon, the water was gone. He shook the bottle up and down, confirming not a single drop remained, then set it aside. Images from earlier kept flashing through his mind—Tsunade clinging to him, acting spoiled, her shy expression as she closed her eyes waiting for his kiss.
It was just a shame that someone had interrupted them halfway. However, Uchiha Ryun wasn't discouraged.
After all, if there was one opportunity, there would be a second. Next time, he'd just have to avoid his future brother-in-law.
After thinking this through, Uchiha Ryun shook his head with a bitter smile and prepared to sleep.
Ding!
"Congratulations, host! First, you dismantled Suna's explosive tag traps. Second, you attacked Mount Daigu and crushed their morale. Third, you bombed the Kazekage on the mountain. For these three strategies, you are reasonably rewarded with 20,000 points. Current balance: 50,500."
Ding!
"Your schemes have shocked Danzō Shimura. Reward: 5,000 points, the seal-less jutsu Rasengan."
Ding!
"Your schemes have terrified Chiyo. Reward: 5,000 points, awakening of Puppet Master talent."
Ding!
"Your schemes have enraged the Third Kazekage. Reward: 5,000 points, Magnet Release: Iron Sand World Method, and the unlocking of Water Release chakra nature."
Ding!
"Detected that the host possesses Water and Earth chakra. Would you like to spend 50,000 points to synthesize the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai?"
Uchiha Ryun was stunned. What the hell? He got this many rewards from one battle? And he could activate Wood Release?
Looking at his remaining balance of 50,500 points, his lips twitched. The system was doing this on purpose, wasn't it? Knowing how much he wanted Wood Release, it set the price at exactly 50,000.
The Mangekyō Sharingan cost 100,000 points, and he had originally planned to save up for it. But now that the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai was available, he suddenly wanted it more!
After an internal struggle, Uchiha Ryun took a deep breath. "System, I choose to activate Wood Release!"
Ding!
"Congratulations, host! By combining Water and Earth chakra, you have awakened the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai! Rewards: Wood Release: Advent of a World of Trees, Wood Release: Flying Wood Spikes!"
After taking his points, the system's voice even sounded a little happier. "Host, if you had directly exchanged for Wood Release, it would have cost 200,000 points! Only because you already had Water Release chakra did I make an exception and give you a discount. You got a great deal!"
Uchiha Ryun's lips twitched again. But thinking about the two Wood Release jutsu he got, he suddenly smiled. Not bad, actually.
Besides, Advent of a World of Trees could evolve—into Flower Tree World, then Deity Gates: World of Trees. Each evolution was a massive leap in power!
As for Flying Wood Spikes—well, everyone familiar with it knew how strong its restraining effects were.
Overall, Uchiha Ryun was quite satisfied. As for the Mangekyō, he didn't really want to awaken it naturally. He'd rather spend more points than go through that kind of experience.
Checking his remaining balance of 500 points, he closed the system panel and went to sleep.
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Meanwhile
Nawaki was being "trained" (or rather, punished) by Tsunade—forced to do handstands while she sat on a stool, legs crossed, glaring at him. This was the first time she had ever personally trained his physique.
Normally, this was handled by his teacher, Orochimaru. But since Nawaki was in the wrong this time, he didn't dare complain and could only endure.
Only when Nawaki was truly exhausted did Tsunade finally stop. Before leaving, she said coldly, "Next time, learn to read the mood!" She shot him one last glare before returning to her tent to sleep.
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The Next Morning
Tsunade woke up unusually early. Normally, she wouldn't get up at this hour. But then again, this was the power of love.
After washing up, she went to find Uchiha Ryun. She knew he would already be awake at this time.
Sure enough, Uchiha Ryun was outside his tent practicing jutsu. He formed a hand seal with his right hand and shouted, "Magnet Release: Iron Sand World Method!"
Instantly, iron sand materialized in the air, condensing into sharp tetrahedrons that hovered around him. With a flick of his fingers, they shot toward a wooden post.
Rip!
The post was instantly pierced and torn apart by the massive iron spikes. If this hit a person, it would mean tetanus, lacerations, and certain death!
Uchiha Ryun exhaled and nodded in satisfaction. The effect was pretty good. He remembered that Sasori's puppet of the Third Kazekage also had poison attributes. Unfortunately, he didn't know how to replicate that. Otherwise, it'd be poison + tetanus + lacerations.
Tsunade's eyes lit up. "Ryun, your strength has improved again!" She took out a handkerchief and began gently wiping his forehead.
Even though Uchiha Ryun wasn't actually sweating, he wasn't about to refuse a beautiful woman's care.
I've contributed so much to battlefield strategy. I deserve this.
Tsunade's movements were soft, as if handling fragile porcelain. Uchiha Ryun stayed still, but his nose was working overtime to take in her scent.
Gradually, he became entranced. So did Tsunade. Staring at his handsome face and wild, flowing hair, her heartbeat quickened.
Uchiha Ryun took a deep breath, then grabbed Tsunade's wrist with one hand and pinned her other hand against the tent.
Thud!
A forceful kabedon trapped Tsunade against the tent. Her eyes widened, but instead of resisting, she felt excitement.
Hurry up, hurry up!
She closed her eyes, waiting. Uchiha Ryun, being young and full of vigor, couldn't hold back. He leaned in, pressing his lips against hers.
By the time they finally parted, Tsunade's face was flushed red.
"R-Ryun, I—"
Just as she was about to speak, Hiruzen Sarutobi suddenly arrived.
"Oi! Ryun, I'm here! I brought 4,000 reinforcements, so now we can—"
Before he could finish, his lips twitched.
What was he seeing?
Uchiha Ryun had Tsunade—the famously violent, super-strong Tsunade—pinned against the tent in a kabedon? And judging from her swollen lips, he could guess exactly what had just happened.
Damn, they're moving this fast?
Maybe I came at a bad time…
He covered his eyes but left a small gap between his fingers.
[Don't ask. The author just felt like writing this.]