Chapter 242

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Afterward, Yoichi sat by the bed, noticing that the ice-cold drink he had placed on the bedside table earlier was no longer cold. This time had indeed taken a while. He remembered putting it away last time, but this time, the jerk beside him had taken it out and placed it back on the table.

"Kushina-san, do you remember what I just said?"

Hearing Yoichi's words, Kushina furrowed her brows and thought for a moment. Then, with a look of annoyance, she brushed away the hand that was moving around on her body and said, "What did you say?"

"Jiraiya and the others have given up on the mission, so it seems we'll have to wait a little longer to resurrect Minato."

Seeing Kushina's expression, Yoichi knew what she was about to say and continued, "Don't look at me like that. If we had Minato's body, I could use the Edo Tensei to bring him back at any time. But we don't have it, do we?"

Hearing this, the words Kushina had intended to say were stuck in her throat. She knew the process for reviving Minato, but knowing that there was hope yet being forced to wait still made her frustrated. Although it wasn't Yoichi's fault, she still felt like yelling at him.

"You need to help me control the Nine-Tails and absorb its chakra. Once I've mastered the Nine-Tails Chakra Mode, I'll go find that guy from the Akatsuki myself and get Minato's body back!"

Kushina said after a moment of silence. She then felt another hand moving around on her body, but she was too lazy to bother with it now, considering what they had just done.

"You can't leave the village for now. There have been many unexpected events in the ninja world lately. In a couple of days, you'll be called to a meeting involving all the Bijuu," Yoichi explained briefly, then got up to put on his clothes and prepare to head home.

As Kushina slowly regained her strength, she turned over and reached for the bedside table. Upon seeing the wedding photo of her and Minato, a flash of embarrassment and anger crossed her mind, and she placed it face down.

She then took a bottle of medicine from the drawer, poured out two pills, and swallowed them with water from the table.

While Kushina was taking the medicine, Yoichi had already finished collecting the small cameras hidden around the room. He then asked casually, "Kushina-san, what did you just take?"

"Vitamins. What's it to you, huh?"

"Never mind, it's fine. Naruto will wake up soon, and I need to go back. In a couple of days, bring Naruto to my house. Sasuke misses him."

After saying that, Yoichi was about to leave but thought to himself, if she wants to take vitamins, maybe next time he'll really replace them with 'real' vitamins.

After leaving Kushina's house, Yoichi first went to the Hokage office. After retrieving his clone, he remembered that he hadn't done his daily sign-in yet on his way home.

This new ability often made Yoichi overlook things. The previous items obtained from signing in were quite ordinary—tissues, instant noodles, a slipper…none of which were useful. However, the daily opportunity couldn't be wasted, and he would destroy any useless items he drew. But what if he got something good?

[Sign-in Reward: Moon Breathing Sword Technique]

"Oh, I actually got something valuable. The breathing techniques from the world of Demon Slayer? I was just one step away from the most powerful Sun Breathing."

Yoichi was a bit surprised to see the Moon Breathing appear on the ability wheel, so he chose to claim it.

The Moon Breathing technique was created by Yoriichi's brother, Kokushibo, after failing to master the Sun Breathing. Thus, he created a less powerful version, Moon Breathing.

Even so, it was considered the strongest breathing technique after Sun Breathing. It could instantly enhance one's physical abilities, and once the Full Concentration Breathing was mastered, it could gradually make the body stronger.

After claiming the Moon Breathing technique, Yoichi quickly mastered it. With his current level of control over his body, learning this was no challenge.

"It won't do much to improve my abilities, but for lower-ranking ninja, it could significantly enhance their strength. I'll give it to Sasuke tomorrow. It's about time he started training. He can use this breathing technique before learning ninjutsu."

Yoichi decided in his mind. The Full Concentration Breathing would be a great help to Sasuke.

Even though the physical abilities of people in the ninja world were strong, the Full Concentration Breathing could still improve the physical abilities of lower-ranking ninja, like a lower-grade version of Sage Mode.

After deciding this, Yoichi headed home. He might have missed dinner, but he didn't want to miss bedtime.

...

Meanwhile, the Senju clan's compound was bustling with activity.

Tobirama, after being taken on a quick tour of Konoha by Tsunade, asked her for a death row inmate upon returning to the compound. He initially wanted a ninja from an enemy village, but since Orochimaru had a few death row inmates left over from his experiments, Tsunade asked Nawaki to bring one over.

Orochimaru was reluctant to give one up, but knowing that if he didn't give it to Nawaki, Tsunade would come knocking with her fists, he reluctantly handed over one of his experimental subjects, a convict fused with Wood Release.

After Nawaki brought the convict back, Tobirama immediately used Edo Tensei to summon his elder brother, Hashirama.

Seeing Hashirama appear, Tobirama breathed a sigh of relief. Although he had faith in his brother's strength, he also feared Madara might have some hidden trick, so he controlled Hashirama upon his summoning.

"Tobirama, it's you."

Upon his revival, Hashirama saw Tobirama and a grown-up Tsunade. Looking at the cracks on his body, he realized his current state.

"I was wondering who would revive me first. But you really shouldn't have invented this forbidden jutsu, summoning the dead from the Pure Land without care. It's not right…"

"Enough, brother. Let's focus on the important matters now. Besides, with Edo Tensei, future generations can call upon the strength of their predecessors in times of crisis. It's beneficial for the village."

Tobirama cut off Hashirama's words and continued, "It seems you've also met the Sage of Six Paths, so there's something you need to know. Madara might have been revived."

Tobirama then explained everything that had happened since his revival, including the previous disputes within the village. He wanted to gather the village's forces to deal with Madara, but the Fifth Hokage, Yoichi, had rejected the idea.

"Tobirama, we may be past Hokage, but we've been dead for a long time. It's better to listen to the opinions of the current generation."

Hashirama scratched his head as he spoke. He didn't want the younger generation to rely solely on the past Hokage. If they always depended on others, they would never surpass their predecessors.

"Besides, the Fifth is married to Tsuna… But Tsuna, why does that guy have so many wives? Are you just one of them?"

Hashirama, concerned more about his granddaughter's happiness than the dangers of the ninja world, asked this question with a serious expression. From Tobirama's words, it seemed like the Fifth had more than one wife.

"Grandpa, don't worry about my affairs right now. I'm doing fine. You should be more concerned about Second Grandpa and Nawaki."

Tsunade replied, feeling a bit uneasy. Although she had been furious at first, she couldn't leave that perverted brat now.

They weren't living together, and that pervert had never neglected her. Even when they ran into Mina at the hospital, the other woman would still greet her cheerfully, holding her arm.

Apart from a few people gossiping in the village, Tsunade felt her life was much better than before.

Except for being restricted from drinking after getting pregnant.

With Tsunade diverting the topic, Hashirama's attention turned back to Tobirama. But seeing Tobirama about to speak again, Hashirama quickly waved his hand.

"Never mind, Tobirama. If the Fifth doesn't want to, then we should handle the matter of Madara ourselves. Let's talk to the Fifth in a few days. If it doesn't work out, so be it. Madara is an issue from our generation. It's only because of our oversight that it's become a burden for the younger generation."

Hashirama pressed down on Tobirama's intentions and continued, "Besides, I want to meet the Fifth and see the village as it is now. Let's talk after I've met with him."

Having just been summoned, there was no need to rush things. From what he had heard from Tsunade, both the Nine-Tails and Two-Tails were in Konoha. If Madara intended to gather all the Bijuu, he would come to Konoha sooner or later.

"Tsuna, is there a casino in the village?"

Upon hearing this, Tsunade's eyes lit up. "There is, Grandpa. I'll take you there tomorrow."

"Tsunade-sama!"

"Brother!"

Tobirama and Shizune called out simultaneously, prompting Hashirama and Tsunade to restrain themselves, though the expressions on their faces showed their reluctance.

But under the watchful eyes of Tobirama and Shizune, the grandfather and granddaughter duo dared not act out, opting instead to sit around the dinner table and talk about other things to change the topic.

...

The next morning.

With nothing else to do, Yoichi decided to take a break, especially since the ninja academy was closed today and tomorrow. The day after was his inauguration ceremony, so the academy was closed.

This morning, Yoichi gave himself the day off to guide his son and other students in their training.

"What I'm going to teach you today is a breathing technique. Once you've trained it to the point where it becomes second nature, you'll be able to instantly enhance your physical abilities several times over."

As Yoichi explained, Sasuke, Haku, Kimimaro, and Itachi stood before him, listening intently.

Yugito didn't need to learn this. She had the Two-Tails within her and was currently training in an even stronger Bijuu Sage Mode.

"Excuse me, is Mina home?"

Just as Yoichi was about to teach them the specifics of the breathing technique, the doorbell rang, followed by Kushina's voice. Yoichi walked over.

He hadn't expected Kushina to come with Naruto so soon after he had suggested it yesterday.

Opening the door, Yoichi saw Kushina holding Naruto's hand and smiled, "Come in. Mina's inside. Naruto, I'm teaching Sasuke a breathing technique right now. Why don't you join us?"

"Okay, Uncle Yoichi."

As soon as Naruto heard Sasuke was learning something, he didn't want to fall behind and quickly ran to the backyard. Yoichi's house had a large courtyard, enough to accommodate many people for training.

After Naruto left, Kushina gave Yoichi a stern look, signaling him not to cause any trouble.

Yoichi smiled and went back to the courtyard. He wasn't foolish enough to try anything with Mina and Mikoto around. He returned to teach Sasuke and the others the breathing technique.

After a morning of teaching, the group barely managed to grasp the basics. Itachi was the quickest learner, mastering it after hearing it twice. He was already attempting Full Concentration Breathing, trying to make it a habit in his daily life.

Kimimaro and Haku also learned quickly, although slightly slower than Itachi. They were both prodigies.

It was Sasuke and Naruto who were slower. By lunchtime, Sasuke had barely managed to use the breathing technique, while Naruto could use it but often forgot to maintain it, unable to keep it up for long periods.

Seeing Sasuke mastering it and taunting him, Naruto clenched his fists in frustration.

"Keep practicing at home. Naruto, come here for a moment."

Yoichi called out to Naruto. He had asked Kushina to bring Naruto over because of the Asura chakra within him.

With the Ten-Tails about to appear, only someone with the Rinnegan could become the Jinchuriki of the Ten-Tails.

Relying solely on Hashirama's cells to evolve his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan was too slow. The Asura chakra could significantly speed up the evolution process.

Leading Naruto to the forest, Yoichi touched him lightly, causing Naruto to fall asleep.

"Spiritual Transformation Technique."

Using this technique, Yoichi projected a spiritual clone from his body and quickly entered Naruto's body.

The age of three was the minimum age for training in the ninja world because, by that age, a child's body could extract and handle chakra.

Inside Naruto's body, Asura's chakra slowly emerged from the depths of his soul.

Spiritual Possession!

Finding the Asura chakra, Yoichi used his spiritual clone to envelop the powerful Yang Release chakra. Soon, he felt resistance from the Asura chakra. Facing the threat of being devoured, Asura naturally wouldn't surrender.

"It's futile."

Yoichi's power continuously flowed from his main body into the spiritual clone, enveloping Naruto in increasingly powerful chakra, making the spiritual clone even stronger.

Eventually, the spiritual clone within Naruto's body grew to a giant size, grabbing the Asura chakra and tearing it away from Naruto.

After extracting the Asura chakra, the spiritual clone swiftly returned to Yoichi's main body.

With the return of this massive Yang Release chakra, Yoichi immediately felt an instinctive craving throughout his body.

Even the surrounding grass and trees seemed to come alive, the wild grass flourishing in an instant, and the trees returning to their lush summer state.

(End of Chapter)