Konoha, Just Like Kizaru

A year passed quickly, and Simu's life was as enjoyable as ever. 

In addition to daily Sage Mode training in Shikkotsu Forest, his time was mostly spent on two things: kissing Kushina behind Lindy's back, or kissing Lindy behind Kushina's back.

Though the two women shared a good relationship and accepted each other's presence, they still couldn't fully come together.

Despite this, whenever Simu and Lindy were together, the atmosphere was always harmonious.

Lindy and Kushina enjoyed a harmonious life together. 

They spent their days living, eating, and bathing happily side by side. However, when all three of them were together, things became a bit awkward.

Simu hadn't yet broken through the barrier that stood between them, but he felt that it was only a matter of time.

On this particular day, he sat in the Shikkotsu Forest, practicing as usual. Six Katsuyu slugs were absorbed into his muscular body, and he had once again increased the speed at which he absorbed natural energy by six times. 

As a result, his Chakra reserves had also grown six times larger.

Simu can now fight smoothly, even with six Katsuyu absorbing natural energy at the same time. 

Of course, without the slugs, he can still absorb natural energy on his own, but it takes a little longer.

What's more, Simu has discovered that natural energy doesn't just enhance ninjutsu—it also strengthens his taijutsu and Devil Fruit abilities. 

By combining natural energy with his Devil Fruit powers, the strength of his techniques has been greatly increased.

Simu is now confident enough to face Matatabi, the Two-Tails, head-on, rather than just relying on his kite-style tactics. His strength has reached an entirely new level.

Meanwhile, Lindy and Kushina have not been idle. 

After realizing they didn't have the talent for ninjutsu, Simu taught them the Marine Six Styles and personally guided their training. 

Hyuga Lingyi, in particular, surprised Simu with her talent, managing to master all six styles in just six months.

In comparison, Kushina is still more suitable for sealing.

After all, the blood of the Uzumaki clan is there.

Simu, now shirtless, stood in front of a massive rock. 

He clapped his hands, and a black-and-red pattern appeared on his face as he entered Sage Mode.

Simu wrapped his arm tightly with Armament Haki, infusing it with sage Chakra. 

The pale blue Chakra engulfed his arm like flames. He stepped back and, in a flash, his arm shot forward like a meteor. A web of cracks spread instantly from his fist.

A second later, there was a deafening "boom" as the entire hill exploded, resembling a disaster in the wake of his punch.

This is what Simu can achieve with just a simple hit now. 

As the sage chakra gradually faded, his face returned to its usual appearance. Katsuyu rested on his shoulder.

"Kizaru-san, your Sage Mode is already very proficient,".

Simu adjusted his sunglasses and replied, "Oh no, I still have a long way to go before I can match Hashirama."

"I'm sure of that," a female voice suddenly spoke from behind him.

Simu turned around and saw Tsunade standing there. 

"Just you, a womanizer, want to surpass Grandpa?" 

"Senior Tsunade," Simu said, still a bit nervous when facing her.

Tsunade has always felt a little dissatisfied with Simu, partly because of Kushina and Lindy. 

However, she is also the one who freed Lindy from the Caged Bird Seal, so Simu doesn't dislike her over something so minor. In fact, he holds her in high regard.

Tsunade folded her arms and looked at Simu with curiosity. "I didn't expect you to be able to practice Sage Mode."

Simu scratched his head awkwardly. "It's just a fluke, really."

"Hmph, strength is strength. I won't deny yours just because of your character," Tsunade said, casually finding a seat to sit down.

Simu looked at Tsunade, who had suddenly appeared, and asked, "Senior Tsunade, what brings you here?"

Tsunade glanced at him and replied, "As Katsuyu's contractor, it's normal for me to visit and chat with her."

Simu turned to Katsuyu and asked, "Is that true?"

A Katsuyu crawled out from the woods and nodded, "Yes, Tsunade-sama always chats with me for a long time when she visits."

Simu smirked and muttered, "Is she here again to avoid her debts?"

Tsunade's face turned red, and she angrily shot back, "You—!"

"Stinky boy, what are you saying?" 

Tsunade said, her face flushed with anger.

Simu chuckled, "Oh, nothing. I just think your gambling skills are amazing."

Tsunade glared at him and replied, "I think you've learned Sage Mode and gotten a bit cocky, huh?"

Simu raised an eyebrow, sensing something was off. Tsunade rarely asks for discussions unless there's something scheming behind it.

"What's going on?" he asked cautiously.

Tsunade gave an awkward smile. "Well... could I borrow some money from you first?"

Simu smirked, "Didn't you just say you came to Shikotsu Forest to chat with Katsuyu?"

Tsunade coughed, then slapped Simu's shoulder with a grin. "It's... not quite like that."

"Just tell me if you're borrowing it or not!" 

Simu sighed, feeling helpless. "I don't have much left."

Considering Tsunade helped lift the Caged Bird, he decided to lend it to her. In the end, the remaining 300,000 ryo in Simu's hands were taken by Tsunade.

Tsunade happily counted the banknotes she had just taken, then said, 

"For the sake of your knowledge, I'll guide you. Think of the money as a reward for my guidance."

Simu couldn't help but smirk. He knew once he lent the money, there was no getting it back. 

But, having the guidance of a Konoha Sannin was still an interesting opportunity.

Although his teacher was Jiraiya, Simu had never faced him in a real fight due to various tasks and reasons. Now, his target was Tsunade, which wasn't bad either.

Simu put his hands in his pockets and said, expressionless, "The guidance of a Konoha Sannin is truly rare."

Seeing his calm expression, Tsunade quickly lost the joy of receiving the money.

"Your expression is really annoying, Simu!" Tsunade snapped.

Simu smirked, "Is Tsunade-senpai angry? How scary."

Tsunade could no longer hold back.

"Take this, kid!"

The sky-shaking sound of a powerful blow rang out. Tsunade's foot descended like a falling mountain.

Simu, predicting her move using his Observation Haki, quickly dodged to avoid the attack.

Tsunade's strike hit the ground with enough force to crack the earth, causing the ground to instantly collapse.

Seeing that the attack missed, Tsunade charged again, her blonde hair flying in the air. Every punch seemed to be aimed at taking Simu down.

Simu's mouth twitched as he narrowly avoided a knife-hand strike. With a hint of helplessness, he said:

"Senior Tsunade, are you training me or seeking personal revenge?" Simu asked with a grin.

"Of course, I'm training you!" Tsunade replied, kicking the tree Simu was standing on.

She then grabbed the tree trunk with both hands and hurled it at Simu like a javelin.

Simu quickly dodged, and the massive tree slammed into the ground, splintering into sawdust.

"Only through real combat can you learn the most!" Tsunade said confidently.

As she moved, the sea in front of her began to surge, and Simu noticed it out of the corner of his eye.

Tsunade caught him watching, her sharp gaze locking onto him.

Tsunade sneered, completely forgetting about the money Simu had borrowed earlier. Coldly, she said, "You're truly worthy of being Jiraiya's apprentice."

"Today, I'll teach you a lesson for Kushina and Lindy!" 

With that, she launched a powerful punch at Simu.

Simu swiftly dodged, turning into a blur. Tsunade's punch struck the ground with such force that the earth shattered, causing the entire forest to tremble.

Little Katsuyu, perched nearby, peeked out from the woods. 

Upon seeing Tsunade, it quickly shrank back in fear.

Simu sighed. "Turning your back after taking the money? What a vile woman."

Unexpectedly, this remark triggered a fresh wave of anger in Tsunade.

"Don't judge your elders!" 

Tsunade shouted as she descended from the sky, her breath heavy with power.

The terrifying force in her hands surged forward like a tsunami.

Seeing this, Simu stopped dodging. He clapped his hands together, activating Sage Mode.

Dark red streaks appeared on his face as natural energy flowed in, mixing with his Chakra. The fairy art Chakra spread through his body, enhancing his strength.

This time, Simu didn't evade the attack. Instead, he decided to face it head-on. 

He wanted to test the strength of Tsunade's punch, the punch of the most powerful ninja in the world.

Simu's punch, wrapped in Armament Haki and Senjutsu, collided with Tsunade's blow.

Tsunade was taken aback. She hadn't expected Simu to face her punch head-on. 

After all, he was known for his speed, not his strength. A direct confrontation wasn't his usual style.

But by the time Tsunade realized this, it was too late to pull back.

The Chakra within her transformed into a powerful force, roaring as it surged forward. It slammed into Simu's fist, which was empowered by Chakra and Armament Haki.

For a moment, their fists were locked in a fierce deadlock, both shaking with the force of the impact.

Tsunade's face showed disbelief.

She was famous for her terrifying strength in the ninja world, yet Simu, known for his speed, had managed to block her punch head-on.

"Little devil, I didn't expect you to have this kind of strength!" 

Tsunade said, clearly surprised. She had thought Simu's advantage was his speed, but now she saw his strength was impressive as well.

Simu grinned, exaggerating, "Oh my, as expected of Tsunade-senpai, one of Konoha's Sannin. Your power is almost on par with a Tailed Beast!"

Tsunade sneered and punched again.

Simu, however, wasn't intimidated. With the combined power of Sage Mode and Armament Haki, he was confident he could hold his ground in a direct clash.

The two exchanged dozens of powerful punches, lightning flashing between them.

It wasn't until the ground beneath Simu's feet cracked that he dashed into the woods, moving like a blur.

Tsunade, eager to keep the fight going, wouldn't let him escape. Her black high-heeled shoes crushed the ground beneath her as she released a terrifying burst of speed, reaching 980, and pursued him.

Tsunade's strength is unmatched by most in the ninja world. Now that she had finally found someone capable of fighting her head-on, she wasn't going to let him get away easily.

Most importantly, Tsunade was eager to see the true strength of this brat, Simu.

Simu smirked.

Tsunade's speed was impressive, likely surpassing that of an average Jōnin, though it was usually overshadowed by her huge power.

Since Tsunade had taken the initiative to come to him, Simu decided to use the opportunity to test the results of his training over the past year.

He kicked off a branch, spinning in the air to face Tsunade. 

As she charged toward him, he pulled his hands from his pockets and crossed them in front of him, ready for the challenge.

Simu's palms were slightly open, forming a square. Dazzling light flickered between them.

"Yata no Kagami, Mirror Cut."

The golden light that had been condensed between his palms shot out instantly like a sharp sword. 

Tsunade's pupils shrank as she watched the golden light darting through the trees, twisting and weaving like a quick, agile snake. 

It moved through countless trees before finally revealing its deadly intent.

The golden light morphed into a sword and stabbed directly at Tsunade.

Tsunade's Chakra surged, and her green coat fluttered without wind. 

With precise control, she transformed her Chakra into a light blue scalpel and slashed at the golden light, meeting it head-on.

Flash Mirror Slash and Chakra Scalpel collided instantly.

It was like the tip of a needle against a wheat stalk. After a brief collision, both shattered into yellow and blue light spots.

"Don't scare people with such small tricks, Simu," Tsunade said defiantly.

Simu turned his head, a small smile on his face.

"You're so scary, Tsunade-san," 

"But you'll need to handle the next move."

Simu crossed his hands in front of him again, forming a square with his palms. 

The same flash of light condensed between them, but this time, he infused the magic Chakra from Sage Mode into the energy.

This was the true result of Simu's training over the year: a perfect fusion of the Sage Chakra and his Devil Fruit power, creating an even stronger and more unstoppable ability.

" Yata no Kagami: Light Slash!"

It was the same technique, but this time, it radiated an overwhelming pressure that caught Tsunade off guard. 

She could sense the danger — if she didn't handle this properly, she might be risking her life.

Tsunade was first surprised, then filled with anger. It was the same move, but why did Simu use it twice? Was he looking down on her?

Fuming, Tsunade shouted, "Damn kid, stop underestimating me!"

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TO BE CONTINUED

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