Chapter 333 – Konan Takes the Initiative
Bansho Tenmetsu was a jutsu Madara created by referencing Yusuke's Hollow Technique.
Even though the technique combined the manipulation of attraction and repulsion to create an illusion of pseudo-mass, it was precisely because he had managed to create it on his own that Madara finally realized just how powerful Yusuke truly was.
To merge those two forces required extremely precise control, yet even that alone was still far from enough.
Even after exhausting all of his strength, Madara could only release a single attack.
Moreover, this technique still had differences compared to Yusuke's Hollow Technique. Madara could not completely merge with it.
Even after reaching the Six Paths level, he was still utterly incapable of achieving such delicate control. That was why he could only forcefully combine the techniques. Even so, its destructive power was not something that could be underestimated.
What Madara never expected at all, however, was that in the end he was still defeated so easily by the man before him. At that moment, the arrogant Madara finally realized that with his own strength alone, it was simply impossible for him to defeat this man.
Because of that, in that very moment, he decided that no matter what happened, he had to seize the Ten-Tails. He did not demand victory over Yusuke. He only wanted to see just how far this man had reached. He wanted to witness a higher scenery.
Meanwhile, Kakashi appeared calm, though deep inside there was a slight sense of reluctance. After all, from the very beginning, he had never come with the intention of defeating Yusuke.
"You brat, this was just a normal spar. Was there really a need to gamble your life like that?" Yusuke rolled his eyes as he looked at Kakashi, speaking with a face full of reproach. At the same time, he swung his fist and struck Kakashi on the head.
"Kamui."
"Nii-san, that really hurts… I couldn't even use intangibility." Kakashi rolled his eyes while rubbing the swelling forming on his head from that punch.
"Of course it hurts. This is a punch filled with a big brother's love. A punch like this can't be defended against," Yusuke said in a tone as if that were the most natural thing in the world.
"Huh, isn't that just Armament Haki and spatial power?" Kakashi looked at him with an expression that clearly said, 'Do you think I'm stupid?'
"Oh? Pretty sharp," Yusuke said as he clenched his fist.
"Nii—Nii-san, I was wrong, don't!" Kakashi immediately raised his hands in surrender and pleaded.
But Yusuke had absolutely no intention of listening to his pleas. His iron fist filled with love struck Kakashi's face again. About five minutes later—
"Now I feel better," Yusuke said while looking at Kakashi, whose face had already swollen up like a pig's head.
"Nii… Nii-san, I know I was wrong. Please help heal me," Kakashi said with great difficulty.
Madara, who had been watching all of this from the side, found the corners of his mouth twitching nonstop. At first, he thought Yusuke's personality wasn't as bad as the rumors claimed. But now he realized that man was even worse than the rumors suggested.
"No. This time you'll have to endure it yourself. Who told you to disappoint the love of your big brother? Right now I'm very angry." After saying that, Yusuke left without looking back.
Madara's eyes widened. His knowledge of Yusuke had actually been very limited. Seeing the two brothers interact like a pair of children, he honestly felt a bit envious.
In his mind, the image of Uchiha Izuna, his younger brother, appeared unconsciously. Madara's overprotective nature as an older brother had always been fulfilled completely.
"Nii-san…"
"Nii-san…" Kakashi kept calling out.
No matter what, he was still the Hokage. If he had to go out with a face like this, he would truly lose all face.
The reason Yusuke didn't heal Kakashi was actually to teach his overly reckless little brother a lesson for daring to toy with his own life.
Even if, to Yusuke, something like that could still be healed, as long as it could be avoided, it shouldn't be done in the first place. Yusuke viewed life as something extremely precious—especially the lives of those closest to him.
If Kakashi hadn't already grown this big, Yusuke would definitely have gone berserk earlier.
After that, everyone began leaving the dimension and returned to their respective places. However, after Yusuke returned home, something happened.
Temari had come at some point without anyone noticing. She asked what exactly had happened, but Yusuke didn't say anything.
While Yusuke was still feeling confused, Tsunade suddenly—who knew for what reason—exploded in anger and threw him out of the house again, refusing to let him in. Yusuke truly didn't understand.
"Ah, why? I didn't even do anything," Yusuke complained with a helpless expression.
"Whatever. I'll just sleep on the sofa tonight. What's wrong with Tsunade? Could it be that she's on her period? Lately her mood has always been unstable," Yusuke muttered.
He picked up the blanket Tsunade had just thrown at him and prepared to head downstairs.
"Um… why don't you sleep in my room tonight."
Just as Yusuke was about to go down the stairs, the bedroom door behind him opened, and a soft voice filled with shyness sounded.
Yusuke turned and saw Konan, her face already completely red, a smile forming at the corner of her lips.
Without the slightest hesitation, Yusuke immediately slipped into the room. Toward his own woman, Yusuke felt absolutely no awkwardness. Even toward Konan. Since he had already acknowledged her, there was no longer any shame to maintain.
Seeing Yusuke slip inside like an eel, Konan's face grew even redder. Yusuke glanced left and right like a thief, then quickly closed the door.
Konan felt a little confused watching his actions. Did it really have to feel like they were sneaking around in an illicit affair?
"What's wrong?" Konan looked at Yusuke, a hint of annoyance in her eyes.
"Ah, if Tsunade finds out I slept in a bed, then tomorrow morning I definitely won't be having a good day," Yusuke said.
Hearing that, the annoyance in Konan's eyes faded, replaced by a trace of envy. In her view, Yusuke was the kind of man who feared neither heaven nor earth, someone who placed no one in his eyes. Because of that, she was very envious of Tsunade's position in Yusuke's heart.
"What's wrong, Konan?" Yusuke asked when he noticed her spacing out.
"Ah, nothing… it's nothing," Konan replied.
"Come on, let's rest," Yusuke said as he took Konan's hand and led her toward the bed.
Konan let her hand be pulled without any resistance. Actually, Yusuke had no intention of touching Konan this soon. No matter what, feelings still needed to be nurtured slowly.
But unexpectedly, before Yusuke could react, Konan kissed him first.
Yusuke was slightly surprised. In his view, Konan was quite a shy girl—of course, that was only toward him. Toward others, Konan was known to be very cold and distant.
After that, everything simply flowed on its own.
(Just imagine the rest yourselves)
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The next morning, Yusuke woke up early. He gently kissed Konan on the forehead, then hurriedly grabbed his own blanket and quickly ran downstairs.
After Yusuke left, a happy smile appeared on Konan's face. She buried her face into the blanket.
When she tried to turn over, Konan frowned slightly. Then a faint happiness filled her heart once more, and she fell asleep again.
That morning, Tsunade and Kurenai felt a little surprised seeing that Konan looked far more beautiful than usual. Moreover, although Konan tried her best to hide it, her slightly strange way of walking was still clearly visible. The two exchanged glances and smiled knowingly.
Their reactions made Konan feel extremely uncomfortable.
"Ah, I didn't expect the decision I made out of anger last night would end up benefiting you, Konan," Tsunade said teasingly.
Kurenai let out a soft giggle.
At this point, Konan finally realized that they already knew what had happened.
"How did it feel?" Tsunade asked with a teasing smile.
Konan's face instantly turned completely red. With her thin skin, she truly wished she could find a hole in the ground and hide inside it.
"Tsunade-nee, Kurenai…" Konan said in a voice filled with embarrassment and slight annoyance.
"Alright, enough about that. Hatake Yusuke, get over here!" Tsunade shouted loudly.
"Coming!" Yusuke's figure instantly appeared in front of the three of them in a flash.
"Today, cook a big meal to replenish energy and blood. If you do that, I'll forgive you," Tsunade said.
"So tiring…" Yusuke muttered, then went out to buy ingredients.
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