Ch-15 Killing Intent.

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Tsunade refrained from asking further questions and conducted a thorough examination of Kiyomi. After her assessment, she stated, "Although she seems to be fine, her Chakra Lines suffered substantial damage due to the presence of nano bugs, which will impact her lifespan."

"How much of an impact are we talking about?" inquired Sakumo.

"It's hard to determine precisely, but she should be able to live until around 60 years of age or possibly even longer," replied Tsunade.

"Only sixty years?" Sakumo expressed his concern.

"Husband, in this world, reaching sixty years is also a blessing, so we should find solace in that," Kiyomi reassured.

"Do not be overly concerned, Sakumo-senpai. This is just an estimation; she might even surpass this and live up to 70 years with proper care and diet," Tsunade added optimistically.

"Thank you, Tsunade, for examining my wife," Sakumo conveyed his gratitude.

Tsunade nodded and informed, "I must leave now as Nawaki is being enrolled in the academy today."

"That's good to hear. Nawaki is now nine years old, isn't he?" Sakumo confirmed.

"Yes, despite his training within the clan, to become an official ninja, he needs to graduate from the ninja academy. By the way, your son will also attend the ninja academy, right?" Tsunade inquired.

"Yes, he will start at the ninja academy next year," Sakumo confirmed.

"By that time, Nawaki might have already completed his ninja academy training," Tsunade predicted.

"Okay, I should head out; otherwise, I'll be late, and Nawaki will lecture me endlessly," Tsunade stated before departing.

After Tsunade left, Kiyomi expressed her gratitude, saying, "Thank you, son. If it weren't for you, I might not have lived long enough to see you grow."

"Mother, don't worry. As long as I'm alive, nothing will happen to you," Michikatsu assured.

With the assurance that Kiyomi was safe, their lives continued as before, except for Michikatsu's regular training with Might Duy.

The time arrived for the month of March in the following year, Konoha's 36th year.

"Give me the bag, Mother. You don't have to carry it; let me do it," said Michikatsu, now five years old, addressing a woman with a small belly.

"Michi, there's no need to worry. I'm pregnant, not injured," Kiyomi responded with a smile.

"That's precisely why we need to take extra care of you," Sakumo chimed in.

"Don't fret; I'm only going to watch the ninja academy's graduation ceremony, not going to war," Kiyomi reassured with a sweet smile.

"True, but there will be many people attending the graduation ceremony," Sakumo noted.

"Yes, I've heard that ninjas from Sunagakure are also participating in this graduation ceremony," Kiyomi added.

"The Sunagakure ninjas are already academy graduates; they'll be challenging the graduates of our ninja academy," Sakumo clarified.

"In that case, couldn't they cheat by bringing in ninjas who graduated from the academy two or three years ago?" Kiyomi questioned.

"This batch of academy students is different and has shown remarkable talent," Sakumo explained, "So we're not without a chance. From the intelligence I've gathered, it seems like an easy win for us, Konoha."

Upon hearing Sakumo's words, Michikatsu fell into deep thought. According to his memories, this was the year when Minato graduated along with the fifteenth generation of Ino-Shika-Cho and Kushina.

"What's on your mind, son? Let's go, or else the graduation ceremony will begin," Kiyomi urged.

"Nothing, let's go," Michikatsu replied.

In the venue of the Chunin Exams, where the graduation ceremony was being held, numerous people occupied the stands to witness the battles among the new graduates.

Given Sakumo's high position in Konoha, special seats were reserved for him and his family. He wasn't alone; several clan heads were also present. They greeted Sakumo and his wife with politeness. Though they were taken aback by Michikatsu's experienced demeanor, being ninjas, such things didn't astonish them.

Suddenly, an enthusiastic voice called out, "Sakumo-senpai, you're here too!"

"It's good to see you, Jiraiya-san. Have you completed your training at Mount Myoboku?" Sakumo inquired.

"Yeah, but I haven't been able to master 'Sage Mode' yet. It'll take more time," Jiraiya responded.

"I heard you've been training a boy at the ninja academy," Sakumo remarked.

"Yes, I plan to take him as my student after he graduates," Jiraiya confirmed.

Sakumo sensed a surge of killing intent, and his attention turned to the side where Orochimaru stood. The focus of Orochimaru's intent was directed towards Michikatsu. Michikatsu, however, remained calm, his expression unchanged.

"Orochimaru, retract your killing intent," Sakumo commanded.

Promptly, Orochimaru withdrew his killing intent.

"If you're curious about whose killing intent is stronger between us, I'm more than willing to test it," Sakumo declared.

"Don't worry, Sakumo-senpai. I merely wanted to gauge your son. I must admit, your son is extraordinary to withstand my killing intent at such a young age," Orochimaru acknowledged.

"Father, there's no need to worry. His killing intent isn't potent enough to overpower me," Michikatsu reassured, soothing Sakumo's concern.

"We cross paths once more, kid. You rarely smile, don't you?" Tsunade remarked.

"I reserve my smiles for my family members," Michikatsu replied.

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