Chapter 175
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Belated Birthday wishes to Uchiha Sasuke . The actual date in the storyline right now is probably the 11th of July, so his birthday in the story is a couple of chapters later . For now, enjoy .
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"It seems that the event is going to be held at the Hidden Sand," Mabui reported .
"What?" Ay was shocked .
This went against what he thought .
("Why would the sand village hold the event? Does it want to lure the lion out of its den and finish the job?") Ay questioned himself .
"What now, Raikage-sama?" Cee asked Ay .
"It doesn't change our plan . We will head towards the Hidden Sand!" Ay stated his view on the matter .
"Brother," Bee called out from the entrance of the room .
"Bee, We are going to the Hidden Sand," Ay said as he walked out of the room along with the others .
"Hidden Sand?" Bee asked .
"The event has shifted venues," Ay explained as he continued to walk .
"…" Bee silently followed the group out without questioning anything .
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Hidden Stone Village, Tsuchikage's Room…
"Lord Tsuchikage," an agent appeared at the end of the room .
"Hmm?" Onoki looked at the man .
"There's new intel on that event,"
"Go on," Onoki encouraged .
"The event has shifted venues from the Hidden Leaf to the Hidden Sand," The man reported .
"Oh…" Onoki was surprised .
"What are your orders?" The man asked .
"Continue monitoring the event . Let me know if anything interesting happens," Onoki ordered .
"Yes," The man responded before leaving the room .
Onoki stared at the spot the agent had left thinking hard on what the changes meant .
("I don't know what the hidden sand is doing, I can only watch from the sidelines as this show plays on…") Onoki sighed .
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Ryūchi Cave…
Sasuke stood in front of the White Snake Sage .
"Aoda is safe right now," The White Snake Sage informed .
"…" Sasuke felt relieved .
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"The summoning system is complex,"
"However, the best part is that as a safety feature, when there's a life-threatening attack before any critical damage occurs, the contract breaks and the creature is summoned back here," The White Snake Sage explained .
"I see…" Sasuke responded .
"You're lucky that Aoda doesn't hate you for it,"
"You can re-contract with him, but there is a cool-off period . " The White Snake Sage explained .
"I understand,"
"So, during this penalty period, you won't be able to summon any snakes, other than that you are good to go," The White Snake Sage said .
"Mm," Sasuke turned around .
After walking a few steps; however, he turned back once again .
"How many months do I need to wait?" Sasuke asked .
"Another four months at the minimum . After that, you need a rigorous training for at least two years," The White Sage Snake informed .
"Four months huh,"
"I'll be back then," Sasuke informed .
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"Are you going to go through with this?" Tagitsuhime who stood beside the White Snake Sage asked .
"Us snakes are no longer powerful enough for it,"
"The boy already possesses a stunning bloodline . With the ability of human's blood to adapt, I wonder how far he will go…" The White Snake Sage said .
Tagitsuhime was jealous . A human would get an opportunity that all snakes had vied for their entire life, where was the fairness in that .
However, as long as the White Snake Sage lived, she could only watch silently from the sidelines .
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Sasuke quickly made his way over to the Hidden Leaf and entered his home .
At the front yard, Jūgo sat by the small pond of water with a few birds that perched on his shoulders .
"Brother," Jūgo noticed Sasuke entering .
"Let's go," Sasuke said .
Jūgo understood and quickly got ready, following which the two left .
It was about seven in the evening, after what seemed a long day, few people gathered at Naruto's house .
Tsunade looked at Minato .
"He'll be waking up soon," Tsunade informed .
Minato looked towards the bed where Naruto slept .
His hands were held by Karin who sat by his side looking over him .
Minato sighed, thinking back to what had happened earlier .
When Naruto was brought in to the house, Tsunade, Karin, and Hiruzen quickly made their way over to the house .
Karin felt painful seeing at Naruto's condition through the crystal ball . But now that he was in front of her, she felt it even more painful . Hinata was also shocked to the point that she forgot what happened earlier in the day and quickly appeared by Naruto's side .
Tsunade, Hinata, and Karin quickly worked on healing Naruto . About two hours later, when Naruto was healed . Hiashi had appeared . Hinata knew that she couldn't be there any longer . Minato didn't say a word since they were in a complicated situation . Thus, Hiashi and Hinata silently left with Karin staying behind to watch over Naruto .
"Thanks," Minato bowed towards Tsunade .
"It is all right,"
"I just hope that he recovers from this," Tsunade said as she walked out .
Back in the room where Naruto slept, beside Karin, there were a few others . Neji, Lee, Shikamaru, Hashirama, Tobirama, and Hiruzen .
Minato couldn't refuse a visit from Neji and Rock Lee since Rock lee was insistent on being there for Naruto . Neji, on the other hand, felt his world spin after seeing all the prominent figures, especially after finding out Naruto's dad was alive, albeit it was a reincarnation . Shikamaru looked at Neji .
"Since Naruto isn't going to wake up for a while, how about we come back tomorrow?" Shikamaru asked .
"Mm," Neji answered slowly .
"You two go, I'll tell Naruto-kun you guys were here for him," Lee said with a smile .
"Thanks," Shikamaru said, following which he brought Neji out of the house .
"Neji-kun, Shikamaru-kun," Minato called out .
"We'll be back tomorrow to visit Naruto," Shikamaru replied .
"All right," Minato smiled at the duo .
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(Whoosh!)
A man appeared beside Shikamaru and Neji .
"Minato-sensei," Kakashi called out .
"Kakashi," Minato responded .
"Sorry, I was out of the village on a mission for a while," Kakashi apologized .
"It's all right," Minato responded .
"Is he okay?" Kakashi asked .
"Yeah, he'll be sleeping for a while," Minato replied .
"I see," Kakashi responded .
"Kakashi-sensei," Shikamaru called out .
"Hmm?" Kakashi looked at Shikamaru .
"Does Sakura know?" Shikamaru asked .
"She doesn't," Kakashi responded .
"I see…"
Shikamaru and Neji then left after bidding the two goodbyes .
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"It's finally done!" Hashirama said as he raised his hand in the air .
Tobirama stared at the hand to see a perfectly sculpted crystal . It was a crystal that Hashirama found when he mined to bring out a few materials for the railways they were constructing . The crystal was the same one Hashirama had once made for Nawaki . Hashirama had been busy sculpting the crystal after they had rescued Naruto . The crystal was important for Hashirama and Tenzō to control Naruto should he ever go berserk in the future again .
Tobirama then handed over a small thread to Hashirama . It was perfectly sized to be worn around the neck . Hashirama then passed the thread through a small hole he made on the crystal, with the crystal as a pendant . He then tied it around Naruto's neck .
"What's this?" Karin asked .
"It's a crystal that will protect him in the future," Hashirama said with a smile .
"I see," Karin observed the shiny crystal .
Hiruzen then looked at Tobirama and Hashirama .
"It's time to go," Hiruzen said .
"Yeah…" Hashirama responded .
On the way out, the three looked at Minato .
"Inform us once the seventh wakes up," Tobirama said .
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"Got it," Minato nodded in return, following which he saw the three kages off .
As Minato was about to close the door…
(Whoosh!)
Two figures landed in front of his house .
"I was expecting you two…" Minato smiled at Sasuke and Jūgo who were at his door .
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The trio entered the house and into the bedroom where Naruto slept . Inside the room, Lee and Karin sat beside Naruto waiting for him to get up, while Kakashi stood by the window .
"Sasuke,"
"Sasuke-kun," Kakashi and Lee called out at the same time .
"Kakashi, Lee," Sasuke looked at the two .
"Who is this?" Lee asked as he pointed towards Jūgo .
"His name is Jūgo," Sasuke said as he approached Naruto who slept on the bed .
Sasuke thought back to the time Minato had rescued him from Naruto when he was on a rampage, almost crushing Aoda to death .
("So that's a tailed beast's power huh…") Sasuke thought as he stared at Naruto .
Lee approached Jūgo .
"Hi, I am Rock Lee, Hidden Leaf's Blue Beast . " Rock Lee introduced himself .
Jūgo stared at Lee for a moment before he finally opened his mouth .
"I am Jūgo,"
Lee put out a hand .
"Pleased to meet you," Lee said in expectation of a handshake .
Jūgo looked towards Sasuke only to see him nod .
"Mm," Jūgo shook Lee's hand .
Minato wore his apron and turned towards the people in the room .
"I am making Dinner for everyone," Minato said .
"eh?" Karin's eyes were drawn towards Minato's pose with his apron . She couldn't help but almost drool in what she imagined would be a future Naruto in a pink apron .
"Do you like sweet things?" Minato asked .
"…" The room was silent as they stared in awe of Minato's appearance .
"Spicy it is!" Minato declared following which he swaggered off from the room, leaving behind people with dumbfounded expressions .Please download our sponsor's game to support us!