Chapter 60

[A/N1: I'm back!]

[A/N2: What a perfect way of coming back than writing about the most controversial theme on Webnovel! I'm waiting for you, negative comments, fight me.

Funny thing is that most people who write negative stuff now and then do so on EVERY single comment they do, keeping on bashing every fanfic they read while they don't even dare to write something themselves nor ever wrote a constructed critic.]

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We have been staying at the Land of Demons for the last few days so we could get rid of every fanatic Mōryō had over the years.

Even though it was now completely dead, they could hold a grudge and try something either against the high priestess, or someone important to me since I was the one doing the killing blow.

Was I overestimating them? Maybe, but fanatics are capable of doing ANYTHING to achieve their goal, even what we think is impossible.

Also, since the position of 'high priestess' was given to someone who could protect the land against Mōryō, and now that he's gone... Miroku kind of lost her purpose.

I realized that she behaved differently since we got rid of the demon, so last night, I felt that she was awake and in the living room of her residence, I joined her and asked her about her worries, judging by her not so well hidden expression.

And as I expected, she no longer wished to be secluded in her temple forever, not since she had no longer any reason to.

But, as much as she held power within the Land of Demon, this was not a decision she could make herself, the country Daimyō, on the other hand, could.

So before trying to help her so promptly, I asked her what she would like to do if she had freedom and when I asked, her face reddened and she was now too embarrassed to tell me.

Nevertheless, I didn't need to be good at reading people's expressions to know why she acted like that... It was because of Shuzo, she knew that he would soon leave again to find other Uzumaki survivors and also knew that he was already followed by an annoying red-haired girl.

She wished to join him in his journey as well.

Since I did promise her to help her relationship with Shuzo, though he needs to learn more about love considering how dense he is, I told her that I would 'peacefully' convince the Daimyō, while preparing something that would warn us if another demon ever arose.

Now, I also wanted something else from her, something that all high priestesses are 'blessed' with.

It's her Dōjutsu, I still do not know the name since I didn't ask it from her but I do know that it allows the user a 'sort' of future telling.

I emphasized the 'sort' because of the way it worked... She knows the future only when her 'future' self dies and comes back to warn her 'past' self.

It's honestly a power that could be helpful if I ever died in the future, something I didn't expect to happen for a long time, but more importantly, I want to empower this power by using the 'Eye Medicine Plant'.

The tricky part was how I could get my hands on them... And the solution I found was the good old-fashioned way, one which I'm sure would make Orochimaru proud of me.

I took her eyes and assimilate them, and all while being under my Kunitokotachi so she felt no pain, don't remember anything that happened, and new eyes identical to the one I took replaced them.

And still, inside of my 'reality breaking' Genjutsu, I will assimilate it since my Rinnegan allowed this ability to now work on myself.

But I will do it once I am back at Konoha with the 'Eye Medicine Plant' waiting for me.

It's true that until now I only used Kunitokotachi offensively, but I could use it defensively and even heal the nastiest wounds of someone because, in the end, I was ruling over my target's reality.

I couldn't use it on the deceased but who knows if it will still be the case when my eyes evolve even further.

And right now, I, Konan, Shikuro, and Hizashi were saying farewell to Shuzo and his two companions which were also potential fiancée.

"Be careful during your travel, Shuzo... And take good care of those two fierce women." I said as I laid my hand on his shoulder and made him blush since I told him a lot about relationships between a man and wome- a woman

'He won't be dense anymore, who knows he might come back with a child as someone else already did' I thought as I smirked when I saw the red-haired girl and the priestess being embarrassed as well

"It shouldn't be too long now, I only need to search in the north for others Uzumaki." Shuzo declared as he was back to his usual self quite easily

'I did send him out of Konoha because he wished to, finding Uzumaki is like a side quest for him' I thought before saying "Come back whenever you want, and don't forget to warn me if you find anything worthwhile."

Shuzo answered with a nod before I moved back and waved my hand as I teleported the four of us on the Ancor Vantian.

"The trip will not be as long as it was before but you still have the time to relax in the resort." I said as they all quickly left the area

'Since they tasted what holidays on this fortress are like, they are eager to enjoy it once more uh' I first thought before hearing Konan ask "Are we going home faster because of the upcoming labor of Tsunade-sama?"

Shifting my gaze towards her I replied "Indeed, I want to stay alive after all." as someone sneezed at Konoha

'As overprotective and cautious as I am, nobody will be able to use my child against me and she or he will have enough protection to cheat death' I thought as I did prepare a lot of things

If you take into account my previous life, I am almost fifty mentally and the need to have a descendant was becoming too great, and I already made Tsunade wait for eight years.

I've taken care of so many children since I'm here, it was to be expected that I needed someone of my own blood.

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"Home, sweet home~." I said as I was on top of the Ancor Vantian with my arm crossed and my clothes fluttering with the wind while we were finally above Konoha

Closing my eyes, I found Tsunade's current location as she was peacefully resting on one of our living room's couches while reading a book.

And I also smiled when I saw how big her belly was but quickly opened my eyes before spoiling myself of the gender of our child, since we both decided to discover it the moment he or she is born.

Having priorities, I instantly teleported near the house while making my presence felt by anyone near it, opened the door, and said "I'm home~" as Chizu greeted me like always and brought me towards Tsunade

The moment I came into the room, Tsunade embraced me with her arms around my neck and said "It felt like you were gone forever." to which I replied "Come on, it should feel like it has been one month, maybe two... At least, that's the case for a lot of people." as I winked at nothing

"I'm guessing that Shisui is sleeping?" I asked since he wasn't with Chizu and not in the living room either

'I will check his mind when he's no longer an infant because my technique might be dangerous' I thought as I was still doubtful about him since he was used by Black Zetsu, one way or another

"Yes, but it's hard to keep him asleep though." Tsunade said as she was still hugging me tightly while staying careful about her belly before asking "How was your mission?" as she brushed her hand in my hair

"Nothing too crazy, I just killed an immortal thousand years old powerful demon, while my team bought me time and took care of its fanatics." I casually replied before feeling a minor pain around my side since Tsunade was pinching me

"You did something dangerous again huh? I know I can't stop you but I can't help worrying about you." Tsunade said before releasing her hand

"I know I know, but it was worth it since I finally learned my Sage Mode! And I fulfilled the promise I made with Shiromari to avenge his kin." I explained as I chuckled and was rubbing the place she just pinched

"Like gramps? I'm eager to see that!" Tsunade happily replied since she knew that I wanted to reach such a level for a long time

"Now that I think about it, did Shuzo come back?" Tsunade asked as she didn't sense him around to which I replied "No, he will continue his journey and now he's accompanied by two future lovers."

"Two? This little boy got infatuated with two girls? Now that's a surprise since I never expected him to understand love." Tsunade said with a smirk as she clearly recalled the small girly boy attitude

"I did teach him a few points about love or else he would make them wait for decades." I said before sitting down along with Tsunade on the couch

"You taught him how to pick girls?" Tsunade asked with a frown

"Of course I did! I couldn't let those two poor girls waiting forever, and both are from a near-extinct lineage..." I exclaimed as I scratched my cheek

"That would revive Shuzo's and Chizu's Clan too since they are the last survivors... And I guess that he's worthy enough to have two lovers." Tsunade surprisingly said as she knew that Clans in dire need of members could have multiple wives or husbands

Yes, members of near-extinct clans were allowed to have multiple wives, it's not something that was necessarily mentioned in the canon but there was one dark side about this and it was the forced reproduction that made the subject delicate for shinobi, and it was less and less common of a notion, to the point of ceasing at the time were Naruto would be born.

"So as long as someone is 'worthy enough' you would accept him having two wives? You know what you just implied?" I asked since I saw the look she gave me when she talked about it

Sighing, she replied "Remember when you allowed me to meet Kaguya?" to which I nodded before she added "Well, I often see her in my dreams when I fall asleep since that day and got to talk with her about a lot of things... Especially about you."

Staying quiet, I let her continue "I realized that her feelings for you are far stronger than I first believed, and she's not loving you for your look or strength, but because of your very being... Just like I do." she added while clenching her fists

"Tsunade... Why?" I asked as I couldn't understand her motive

"I know, I know that you will always love me, you told me why, and I also know that you wouldn't fall in love randomly or pursue someone else... But truthfully, Kaguya also impacted you greatly just like me didn't she? If you didn't encounter her you wouldn't be like you are today am I wrong?" Tsunade added while plaguing me with doubts

"I..."

My encounter with her was indeed a strong driving force... I realized that I needed to become stronger quicker than I first believed when being reborn here or everything I love may end up being annihilated.

While Tsunade made me realize that this world wasn't a fiction but truly my new life, Kaguya made me realize what I had to do to defend this new life.

I couldn't lie and say that I feel nothing about Kaguya, of course she's beautiful but that wasn't the reason, after all, I have Tsunade, of course she's powerful and that's an important asset to possess for me... But I enjoyed the time I had with her, her personality, and I am grateful for what she allowed me to understand, just like Tsunade...

I did feel something for Kaguya but never thought of going further because I was already married, even if the possibility presented itself, I never expected to take it, unless...

Looking straight into the eyes of Tsunade who was waiting for my answer, I mumbled "You're not wrong, however, why are you asking this when we will soon be mother and father? I can't understand the reason no matter how long I'm thinking about it..."

"Because I know that you are someone I couldn't keep to myself, not from another woman who loves you as much as I do but have a hard time realizing so herself... Yuichi, you don't realize how unique you are?" she added as she put one of her hands on my tight

"I know that Kaguya is sealed for now, but I also know that it wouldn't be so forever... When she's free from her prison, she's not going to let you go." she continued with a smirk as she was back to her playful self

"You're telling me that you wouldn't mind if I accepted Kaguya's advance?" I asked before she replied "As long as I, your first wife, agree to it, then yes you can... I know that deep inside, you feel something for her as well, and I don't want to prevent your happiness, after all you did, and always do for me, it would be too selfish."

*sigh* "Alright, I will stop arguing with you... But we shouldn't think about this until we free Kaguya alright? The most important thing right now is our future child, not this." I finally said before laying my hand on her belly

"You're right." she said as she put her two hands on mine before adding "Did you finally found a name if it's a girl?" to finally change the subject

Smiling, I replied "Yes I did! If it's a girl, her name will be Tsugumi, Tsugumi Senju." which made Tsunade smile as she exclaimed, "We truly got the same kind of idea!"

"How so?" I asked, curious about the name she choose if it was a boy

"Well, if it's a boy then his name will be Yushiro Senju." Tsunade happily said as, like mine had some similarity with Tsunade, the name she choose had some similarity with me

We then started to snuggle closer and enjoyed each other's warmth peacefully.

'I can't wait' I thought with a smile as I kept on glancing at Tsunade's belly

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[A/N: Next chapter will contain Tsunade's childbirth! And before asking the gender, I will use one dice of 10 sides, 1-4 will be a girl, 5-8 a boy, 9-10 twins and therefore need a new roll for their genders... This means that I do not choose the gender and the roll will be done right as I write the next chapter.

Also, read the Author's Thoughts.]