boyutpedia Chapter 54 Visiting
Chapter 54 Visiting
As it was nearing the end of his shift, Xingyuan Qianshuo informed the head nurse that he was leaving early.
Under the other person's mocking gaze, he and Tsunade walked out of Konoha Hospital side by side.
As the sun set, the two strolled slowly along the street.
As they walked, Tsunade naturally reached out and took his arm.
A soft touch came from his left arm from time to time, and Xingyuan Qianshuo felt a surge of comfort, as if a great surge of heroic spirit was quietly rising in his heart.
But he did not become addicted to it and still remembered the purpose of his trip—
Choose a suitable gift for Tsunade's grandmother, Mito Uzumaki.
This is really not an easy task.
"Tsunade, what are Mito-sama's hobbies?"
Having no clue what to do, he had no choice but to ask Tsunade for help.
Upon hearing this, Tsunade looked around at the shops and put on a thoughtful expression.
Her eyes darted around slightly, clearly she was quickly selecting suitable gifts for their first meeting.
Finally, meeting his expectant gaze, she smiled and deliberately drew out her words:
"have no idea."
Seeing her like this, Xingyuan Qianshuo couldn't help but reveal a hint of teasing in his eyes.
Tsunade immediately caught the smile in his eyes, playfully slapped him, and in the blink of an eye reverted to her usual temper, huffing softly:
"You have to figure out how to give yourself a gift."
Xingyuan Qianshuo was speechless for a moment.
A woman's mood is like the weather in June—it changes in an instant and is unpredictable.
He shook his head helplessly and had no choice but to search for the shops he frequented.
Ganligan recently launched a variety of specialty desserts from different ninja villages, such as Sand Dumplings from the Land of Wind, Rock Mochi from the Land of Earth, and Mist Honey Beans from the Land of Water, which can be perfectly matched into a flavor gift box.
Sending desserts may seem ordinary, but it's always a safe bet.
He carefully compared and selected the items, then had the shop assistant pack them into luxury gift boxes.
Tsunade watched his serious expression with great interest, and the corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up.
She thoroughly enjoyed the simple yet warm companionship she felt at that moment.
A single dessert gift box seemed a bit meager, so the two of them wandered off to the tea street.
This time, Tsunade didn't just stand by and watch; she took the initiative to step forward and offer guidance.
She sniffed several teas and finally chose a high-quality sencha for him.
After preparing the gifts, Xingyuan Qianshuo looked down at his own clothes.
Fortunately, he had a slightly formal outfit on hand in the examination room.
"Today's invitation came too suddenly..." he thought to himself, and there was nothing he could do but pay a visit.
He had twice escorted Tsunade home when she was drunk, so he was familiar with the location of the Senju residence.
But this was a formal visit, and even he, who is usually easygoing, couldn't help but feel a little nervous.
However, when he looked at Tsunade beside him, he found that she also looked tense, her fair face full of seriousness.
This made him smile knowingly, and he relaxed.
As he entered the Thousand Hands residence, Xingyuan Qianshuo keenly sensed several gazes coming from the shadows.
He knew they were ANBU ninjas—a form of protection and surveillance.
His first impression of the Thousand Hands Residence was that it was simple and quiet.
Just a door separates two worlds: outside is bustling and vibrant, while inside is deep and serene.
Secondly, it was spacious. The courtyard was large, and it was deserted all around, with hardly any human voices to be heard.
Considering the Senju clan's status in Konoha and their dwindling numbers, the scene before me evoked a sense of melancholy.
After passing through two spacious courtyards, several long corridors and stone steps, the faint sound of laughter could be heard from one of the rooms in the quiet mansion.
The voices were familiar; Hoshino Senju recognized them as Kushina and Shizune.
Kushina already lived in the Senju mansion, but Shizune was there today, which surprised him a little.
This was a side hall. They took off their shoes in the entryway and went inside.
Under the bright lights, a kind-faced old man was gazing at him with gentle eyes.
Xingyuan Qianshuo hurriedly stepped forward and bowed respectfully.
"Lord Mito, I am Hoshinohara Chisaku. I apologize for the intrusion and for disturbing you."
"Hmm, not bad, good boy." Mito Uzumaki nodded with a smile.
"This is just a small token of my appreciation. It was prepared in a hurry, so please forgive me," he said politely, presenting the gift box of pastries and tea with both hands.
"Thank you for your thoughtfulness." Mito Uzumaki took the gift box herself without having a servant do it for her and gently placed it on the table beside her.
"Sit down, feel free to relax at home," she said gently, looking at Hoshino Senju, who was still somewhat reserved.
"Yes, Lady Mito." He replied, relaxing slightly as he sat down in the chair next to Tsunade.
"Hello, Professor Qian Shuo." After the greetings were finished, Jingyin quickly greeted him in return.
"Hello, Mute." Xingyuan Qianshuo replied.
Kushina, standing to the side, nodded quietly in acknowledgment, a stark contrast to her usual lively demeanor.
Only then was he able to take a look around the room.
It's quite spacious, about 30 to 40 square meters, and has a typical Japanese aristocratic residence layout that is both simple and elegant, yet warm and inviting.
He also saw Mito's face clearly under the light:
Her face was covered in wrinkles, and her long, dark red hair had become somewhat dull. It was tied into two buns at the back of her head, and there was a purple diamond-shaped mark on her forehead.
Although his face was aged, his expression was unusually peaceful, even excessively so.
With a slight thought, he activated the system to investigate.
Name: Mito Uzumaki
[Condition: Determined to die, mentally exhausted, nearing the end of life]
Xingyuan Qianshuo was startled and quickly picked up his teacup to take a sip, trying to cover up his momentary loss of composure.
"No wonder Lady Mito suddenly invited me here... Perhaps she knows her days are numbered and wants to see the lover Tsunade has chosen."
As he observed Mito Uzumaki, Mito was also scrutinizing him with her sensory abilities.
"My chakra level has increased significantly since the last time I sensed it. I wonder if this increased strength is a blessing or a curse..." she thought to herself.
Having experienced so much, she had seen through too much, but after a moment's thought, she stopped pondering it.
"I heard from Tsunade and Kushina that you developed a very powerful ninjutsu?" Mito Uzumaki asked.
"Yes, Lady Mito, it's called Rasengan. This technique still has many shortcomings," Hoshino Senju replied humbly.
"Chisaku, why don't you demonstrate for Grandma?" Tsunade said from the side, her tone carrying a hint of wanting to show off in front of her grandmother.
Hoshigen Chisaku looked at Uzumaki Mito and, seeing that she was still smiling, stood up and said, "Then I'll make a fool of myself."
The room is spacious enough.
He stood away from the furniture and stretched out his right hand, as if to support it upwards.
With a low hum of chakra rubbing against the air, a rapidly spinning blue chakra ball condensed above his palm, shimmering brightly under the light.
This was Xingyuan Qianshuo's third demonstration of the Rasengan, while Tsunade was watching for the second time, her face beaming with undisguised pride.
Although it was only the third time they had met, Kushina felt somewhat guilty.
After Shuimen left the village, she stopped cultivating as diligently as before, only practicing in the gaps between learning sealing techniques, and still hasn't been able to break through that little ball.
This was the first time Shizune had ever seen Chisaku-sensei demonstrate the Rasengan in person.
Although she couldn't see the subtlety of the technique, she intuitively felt it was incredibly powerful.
Mito Uzumaki's smile deepened.
The Tailed Beast Ball instantly came to her mind—although its power was vastly different, its form was indeed somewhat similar.
"This technique is indeed very suitable for Kushina and Minato." With her extensive knowledge, she immediately saw the advantages, disadvantages, and potential for development of the Rasengan.
For Kushina, mastering the Tailed Beast Ball was extremely difficult and took a very long time.
The Rasengan perfectly compensates for her lack of combat skills. Its power varies with the amount of chakra, allowing her to flexibly handle both one-on-one battles and battlefield clearing.
Xingyuan Qianshuo stopped outputting chakra, and the Rasengan slowly dissipated in his palm.
Under everyone's watchful eyes, he returned to his seat and sat down.
He never expected that after transmigrating to this day, he would still have to rely on the Rasengan to make a name for himself.
"A very powerful ninjutsu. I'm also very grateful that you're willing to teach it to Kushina and Minato," Mito Uzumaki said gently.
"You flatter me. Kushina and Minato are both important guardians of the village. I just felt that this technique was suitable for them and didn't want to keep it to myself," Hoshigen Chisaku replied humbly.
"Yes, good boy." Mito Uzumaki nodded, not doubting his words.
Lying to her without being detected is extremely difficult.
"Kushina said you have a great talent for sealing techniques and suggested that I teach you the sealing techniques of the Uzumaki clan. However, learning sealing techniques requires a lot of effort. What do you think?" Uzumaki Mito continued.
This was somewhat unexpected by Xingyuan Qianshuo.
A thought flashed through his mind, and he realized that this was Kushina wanting to repay the favor of teaching him the Rasengan.
But this suited him perfectly—the sealing technique rewarded by the system finally had a reasonable explanation, and he could use it openly in the future.
He could have learned advanced sealing techniques from Tsunade, but that was ultimately a tradition of the Uzumaki clan.
With Mito Uzumaki speaking and Kushina Uzumaki personally imparting the knowledge, it was clearly more legitimate.
"It's my honor, and I will definitely study hard." Xingyuan Qianshuo agreed without hesitation.
"Well, you can learn sealing techniques from Kushina whenever you have time. Of course, you can also ask Tsunade for guidance, but her mind isn't on this, and she hasn't mastered many techniques," Mito Uzumaki instructed.
"Grandma, I've been working hard to learn, okay! Look, I've learned the Yin Seal now, haven't I?" Tsunade complained, "And I'm still developing the Yin Seal, I haven't been slacking off."
"Yes, yes, our little Tsunade is the most diligent." Mito Uzumaki replied affectionately.
For her, the fact that Tsunade was able to emerge from the shadows of the past was the most comforting thing at this moment.
After chatting for a while, Mito Uzumaki ordered her servants to serve the dishes.
Dinner consisted of several light, home-style dishes, but they were very much to my liking.
Several of the dishes contained fresh seafood, which didn't seem to be pre-prepared. Perhaps they were transported back to the village from the seaside in time by ninjas using sealing scrolls.
Mito Uzumaki didn't eat much; she stopped after just a few bites.
She looked at the group of young people laughing and chatting, a hint of reluctance flashing in her eyes, but that emotion vanished in an instant.
Her reluctance stemmed more from her concern for Tsunade and Kushina.
Now that both of them have reliable partners by their side, she feels much more at ease.
A few days ago, she also invited Shuimen to her home to listen to him talk about the battles on the border.
What was said unintentionally was taken to heart by the listener; Mito Uzumaki discerned the tension in the situation and the potential crisis facing Konoha.
Having seen much of the world, she understood that this crisis might befall her.
This also made her make a certain decision.
She smiled gently again, told them to make themselves at home, and then got up and left.
The group respectfully saw Lady Mito off from the room, unaware of the turmoil in her emotions.
Even after she left, the atmosphere became more relaxed and casual.
Tsunade even found a bottle of sake and started to have a few drinks.