Chapter 171 – Don't You Dare Get on My Bed Again
After a long and heartfelt conversation, the two brothers finally came to terms with one another and allowed the Edo Tensei to release them peacefully.
"Thank you, Yusuke," they said in unison.
Yusuke offered them a faint smile. "Just a simple exchange, really."
And with that, their bodies slowly faded away, vanishing before his eyes.
"This place once belonged to the Ōtsutsuki Clan, huh? Then there should be something valuable left behind," Yusuke muttered as he activated his Observation Haki, scanning the entire ruins.
But even after searching thoroughly, he found nothing of interest. Letting out a sigh, he gave up and used his teleportation technique to instantly return to Ryūchi Cave—right in front of the Great White Snake Sage.
"Yusuke-sama," the White Sage greeted him respectfully.
"You're pretty polite now. I'm here for one thing, and I'm sure you already know what it is," Yusuke said bluntly.
"Of course. I shall personally guide you through the training of Sage Mode," the Sage responded with sincerity.
"Good. I don't have time to waste—let's begin immediately," Yusuke declared.
Five days passed in intense training.
By the end, Yusuke had mastered Sage Mode. But this wasn't just any Sage Mode—it was a fusion of all three Sacred Places, creating an unbelievably powerful variant.
His combat power increased more than threefold. But even more shocking was that, in this state, the side effects of using the Rinnegan were significantly reduced.
Although not entirely nullified, the side effects could now be absorbed and suppressed gradually with natural chakra.
His body had also begun transforming—reconstructing itself toward that of a true Sage. A nearly invincible vessel.
After bidding farewell to the White Sage, Yusuke returned to Konoha.
Back at home, he collapsed onto the couch, exhausted. Before he knew it, he had drifted off into a deep sleep.
Some time later, Tsunade returned home.
She was still holding onto a bit of anger, but the moment she saw Yusuke peacefully sleeping on the sofa, her irritation began to melt away.
Quietly, she approached him and sat down beside him, gazing at his sleeping face—a face she never seemed to tire of.
Whenever Yusuke was around, her heart felt at ease. She knew that no matter what happened, this man would always be there to protect her.
After a while, Yusuke's expression tightened slightly in his sleep.
Softly, Tsunade reached out and tried to soothe the crease on his brow.
(Explanation: Yusuke's "Infinity" ability passively reacts to hostile intent or chakra fluctuations, causing instinctive responses even in sleep.)
Moments later, Yusuke slowly opened his eyes. When he saw Tsunade's gentle gaze, he smiled.
Raising his hand, he pulled her closer and pressed a kiss to her forehead. Tsunade returned the smile with quiet joy.
"My husband, there's something I'd like to ask of you," Tsunade said sweetly.
They were already used to this kind of banter in their personal life.
"Just say it," Yusuke replied warmly.
"Hehe… ever since I became Hokage, I haven't had any real fun. Can we go out for a little while?" she said with a soft giggle.
She knew his teleportation abilities made such things easy.
"Alright," Yusuke nodded without hesitation.
To him, it was no big deal. Even though he was well aware of Tsunade's... extreme fondness for gambling, it didn't bother him.
In this world, money held little value to someone like him.
And so, he took Tsunade to a casino.
Predictably... they returned home in complete defeat.
"Come on, don't look so down," Yusuke chuckled.
"Hmph! I'll definitely win big next time!" Tsunade pouted, clenching her fists.
"Well, I've prepared a little gift for you," Yusuke said as he raised his hand, revealing a glowing crystal stone.
"Whoa, it's beautiful!" Tsunade's eyes sparkled, thinking it was a precious gem.
"This isn't just a gem. It's a crystallized bloodline essence, extracted directly from your ancestor—Ashura," Yusuke explained calmly.
"Ancestor...? You mean the Senju Clan?" Tsunade asked, puzzled.
"Ōtsutsuki Ashura, son of the Sage of Six Paths. He was the progenitor of the Senju Clan. Your clan inherited the Sage's body through him. If you can synchronize with this energy, your bloodline might be purified. Whether you can reach your grandfather's level… well, that depends on you," Yusuke said with a long explanation.
Power like Hashirama's didn't just come from lineage. In this world, bloodlines determined the ceiling—but talent defined the floor.
Just look at Itachi, Shisui, even Kakashi's younger brother—geniuses, yet limited by their lineage.
"So... how do I absorb it? Don't tell me I'm supposed to eat it raw?" Tsunade asked suspiciously.
"Haha, my Tsunade is as sharp as ever," Yusuke replied with a mischievous grin.
"Bastard! There's no way I'm eating something like this!" she shouted angrily.
"Relax, it's not that bad. Just channel your chakra slowly and let it resonate," Yusuke laughed.
"If you joke around again, I swear I'll punch you," Tsunade warned before beginning to infuse the crystal with her chakra.
A radiant light burst from the crystal, gradually enveloping her entire body. The energy spread through her cells, enhancing her on every level—her chakra spiked to nearly the level of a low-tier Tailed Beast.
Eventually, the crystal dissolved. Tsunade now looked visibly younger, her skin glowing, and her life force more vibrant than ever.
"How do you feel?" Yusuke asked.
Tsunade didn't answer. Instead, she formed a hand sign.
"Wood Release: Nativity of a World of Trees!"
"Room," Yusuke reacted instantly, forming a spatial barrier.
After all, this was the Hokage's office—he couldn't risk it being destroyed by a flashy technique.
Tsunade's chakra erupted, and from the ground... a tree sprouted.
Yusuke went silent, then burst into laughter, tears streaming from his eyes.
"This... this is your Wood Release? It looks like a bonsai in a flowerpot! But hey, it's kinda cute," he snickered, glancing at Tsunade's face as it turned darker with embarrassment.
"You jerk! Hatake Yusuke!! If you use your 'Infinity' technique, I swear I won't talk to you again! And don't even think about sleeping on my bed!!" she yelled furiously, swinging a punch at him.
Yusuke immediately canceled his Infinity technique and caught her fist with one hand.
"Tsuna-chan, calm down. We're in the Hokage's office…" he said, blocking the attack with ease.
"Just let me hit you once! After that, I'll stop!" she shouted as her chakra surged again.
"Haaah... fine. Time Stop," Yusuke muttered, freezing time and halting Tsunade in mid-swing.
"Come on now, Tsuna-chan. Let's not solve everything with violence…"
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