Chapter 356: Protect and Fight

In one of the many uninhabited houses of the Uchiha clan in Konoha, the atmosphere turned dark, and even the cats and dogs dared not approach.

Seated across from each other, Yuki and Tsunade exchanged glances.

Tsubaki, who was next to Yuki, lowered her head; her body trembled under Tsunade's gaze, gripping Yuki's hand tightly, unable to meet Tsunade's eyes.

(Aniki...)

Sasuke, who had come to eat, also shivered. The atmosphere was heavy, and he knew he couldn't stay any longer; otherwise, he would be involved, and that was the last thing he wanted.

"Aniki... Tomorrow..."

However, he couldn't forget the reason he had come. He gathered his courage and spoke. The exams were over, and he passed all of them with a perfect score. Tomorrow would be his graduation, and he hoped Yuki could accompany him, but now...

"All right, Sasuke. Go to sleep, and don't worry; I'll be with you tomorrow."

Responding with a smile, Yuki nodded while Tsunade clicked her tongue.

(This kid is so confident; he thinks he can survive!)

With all the anger inside her, Tsunade was eager to crush a few bones.

"Oh... Yes, okay."

With Yuki's words, Sasuke sighed and quickly left, afraid that staying even a minute longer would be detrimental.

"All right, brat, start talking. Who is she? She's the culprit, right? What happened to you? I warn you, no lies!"

"Those are too many words for a simple question."

With Sasuke gone, Tsunade no longer restrained herself. She glared fiercely at Tsubaki and Yuki; she absolutely had to get an answer.

At first, she thought the woman Yuki would meet would be the brat from the Nara or Hyuga clan. Finding an unknown girl surprised her. The mystery of Yuki's appearance change and the abrupt union must be connected.

She was right and wrong simultaneously. Tsubaki starting to live with Yuki was because Tsubaki couldn't return to her world, while his change in appearance was due to the Apocalypse virus.

"Sister Tsunade, what I'm about to tell you is one of my biggest secrets. Everyone here is trustworthy and some of the people I love the most in this world."

It was a shame that Sasuke had fled; otherwise, Yuki would also tell him the truth. But, being sensible, Sasuke could see that this was a pain in the neck and left early.

Everything was fine; it didn't matter even if he didn't hear it.

He could no longer hide it; it was already an achievement to conceal the existence of the chat room for more than four years. But with Tsubaki's appearance, Yuki had no choice but to reveal everything.

The burden on his conscience also decreased. Lying to your family is tough.

Moreover, with the new update in the chat room, non-heroic people could accompany him to other worlds. It was a good opportunity to reveal the existence of this chat room to his family.

Considering Tsunade's importance, Yuki thought it wouldn't be a bad idea if she could accompany him.

With Yuki squinting his eyes, the trio Tsunade, Shizune, and Ton-ton didn't dare to speak or interrupt Yuki's explanation.

They were a strange family, but they were still a family. Shizune and Ton-ton were surprised by Yuki's appearance and Tsubaki's existence, as well as learning that this girl is Yuki's woman, but they were more concerned than anything.

Although Yuki gave them headaches, he was their family and dearly loved by Tsunade, Shizune, and Ton-ton.

But with every word from Yuki, their expressions couldn't help but change.

At first, they thought it was all a lie, created by Yuki to cover up the real reason and Tsubaki's existence.

But Yuki showed concrete evidence, such as the existence of the Apocalypse virus, which made Tsunade, as a medical ninja, shudder upon contact with the virus.

This dangerous virus, capable of devouring chakra and crystallizing blood, made her believe that if this virus spread throughout the shinobi world, it would herald the Apocalypse.

"Danna-sama..."

After hours of explanation, Yuki closed his eyes while Tsubaki embraced him. Everything that had happened to Yuki, as well as the existence of Gods, Champions, and Overlords.

There was a long road ahead...

Tsunade didn't speak for a long time; a shadow covered her face as she rested her chin on her intertwined hands.

"...."

"...."

The silence continued; Yuki frowned, Tsubaki trembled, and Shizune and Ton-ton lowered their gaze.

"Why didn't you tell me?"

Fortunately, Tsunade spoke, ending this uncomfortable atmosphere.

"I didn't think you would believe me, and I didn't want to worry you..."

"You didn't want to worry me? Don't talk nonsense..."

"Elder Sister..."

"Why are you telling me this now?!"

With fury exploding within her, Tsunade quickly moved, grabbing Yuki by the collar and lifting him in the air, looking him in the eyes.

This surprised those present, especially Tsubaki. However, seeing Yuki's calm expression, she didn't intervene. The same happened with Shizune and Ton-ton; this was a problem they had to resolve.

"Why didn't you want to worry me? This is not a game, Yuki... Seriously, you could have died... What is this about being a Champion? Traveling to other worlds? Saving the world? There are various dangers out there! You could have died!..."

With heavy breathing, several tears began to fall on Tsunade's face; her body trembled as she looked at the boy in front of her.

This boy is her ward and her family. That Yuki faced so many dangers in other worlds without her knowing is painful.

Joining Anbu was already pushing her limit, but now...

With so many important people in her life who died one by one in wars, Tsunade was afraid.

Afraid of losing him, this pain from the depths of her being. Yuki had managed to help Tsunade overcome the deaths of her brother and boyfriend, bringing her joy and happiness. But if Yuki dies, Tsunade may not be able to bear it anymore, and she might consider suicide...

"What were you thinking? This is not a game, Yuki... Seriously, you could die... Is that what you want? Do you want to die?!"

"Of course, I don't want to die."

"Then why do you do this?! You say you don't want to worry me, but every day I worry about you. Joining Anbu is a shadow in my heart... Yuki, why don't you understand that I want to protect you? I want the best for you; I want you to live! Nothing would make me happier than if you lead a normal life... Seriously, why do you do this? What are you thinking?"

"I think about my family and all of us."

Smiling weakly, Yuki held both of Tsunade's hands that gripped his shirt collar.

"You're right. The dangers I face are many, and the risks outside this world are too high. In the future, I might not be able to protect myself, and I could die in battle."

"Then...!"

"But I have to do it. If someday an Overlord comes to this world, and I'm too weak to protect everyone, it will all end. If I have to risk my life for you all, I'll gladly do it."

In the world of Mirai Nikki, Yuki could estimate how terrible these chaos beings were. The lingering power of these entities could continue for thousands of years and destroy the world. This terrified him.

If a dead Overlord could do this...

What about the living?

Opening her eyes wide, Tsunade was left speechless. Yuki, on the other hand, reached out and gently wiped away Tsunade's tears falling down her cheek.

"I know you're scared, Elder Sister, but I've also lost my loved ones. My entire clan was annihilated, and I was weak, unable to prevent their deaths. I don't want to experience the helplessness I felt back then again. I don't want anything to happen; I don't want to lose you, Tsunade."

The bloodline hatred in his clan was strong, and the intense hatred burning within him was profound. The same applied to Sasuke. Although both lived in harmony, it didn't mean their hatred had disappeared. On the contrary, it had deepened. For example, Sasuke's goal to kill Itachi.

And this was something Tsunade understood. As a Senju, she knew how much an Uchiha loved their family. Their love was so great that their eyes would change, and they wouldn't hesitate to delve into darkness for their loved ones.

Lowering Yuki, the strength in Tsunade's arms disappeared. She looked down, and sorrow was visible on her face.

She knew it. She couldn't stop Yuki; she couldn't do it.

She didn't have the qualifications to do so. Yuki, like her, also protected his loved ones, only he chose to fight, while she chose to protect.

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TN: and the thot plickens