Konoha: Starting the Game as Yoriichi

At this moment, no matter how turbulent the outside world's situation was, the current Sand Village had surrendered and completely fallen to Konoha's side. But who could have imagined that the Sand Village, which had been a force to be reckoned with in the ninja world just a few months ago, one of the five great hidden villages, would fall apart in such a short time? It truly stunned many people.

It was too shocking. Because of Kusuo's actions, the Sand Village had this time been thoroughly reduced to a part of history. This was an unprecedented event, something that had never happened to any of the other villages.

Perhaps, in the future, the Sand Village would have hope of rising again. But at the very least, before Gaara had grown up, in the current state where the Sand had no new generation to take over, there was no one who could carry the banner.

And the source of all this was actually just a boy in his early teens.

After the matter of the Land of Wind was settled, Kusuo did not linger there for long. After all, the climate here was too dry and hot. Staying for a long time could easily lead to dehydration and a sunburn. Kusuo was not very accustomed to this environment.

After half a month of picking out all sorts of gifts in the various major towns along the way, he finally set off.

He returned to the long-unseen Konoha. Because he hadn't informed anyone in advance and had entered the village quietly, no one knew that this great hero had returned. This was also Kusuo's deliberate intention. After all, the things he had done before were a bit too horrifying. If he returned to the village with a high profile, it would undoubtedly be a sea of people, a large group of villagers and ninja welcoming his arrival at the village gate. Kusuo preferred to avoid such excitement.

He arrived at the Hokage Tower. There was a small sensory domain here, comparable to Konoha's outer defense barrier. Unless one was a Kage-level powerhouse, it was impossible for an ordinary person to sneak in. And coincidentally, Kusuo's infiltration went completely undiscovered.

In the office, the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, was still busy dealing with the mountain of documents piled up on her desk. When she bent over, her impressive scale pressed against the table, a sight that made it impossible to look away.

Hm? Suddenly sensing a gaze on her, Tsunade subconsciously looked up with a questioning expression. Instantly, Kusuo's handsome face entered her vision.

"You scared me."

"Alright, you stinking brat, when did you get back?" A flash of joy appeared on Tsunade's face, which she quickly concealed. She coughed twice, deliberately putting on a serious expression.

"A little while ago," Kusuo replied calmly, finding a seat for himself.

"Why didn't you send word to the village when you got back? I could have arranged for people to pick you up."

"Forget it. There's no need. I don't like that kind of excitement," Kusuo said with a wave of his hand. He had deliberately kept a low profile precisely because he was afraid of trouble.

"Alright." Tsunade understood his personality and didn't ask any more questions. "But what you did this time... the commotion was a bit big. Now all the other countries are turning their eyes this way."

Looking at the boy's calm-as-water eyes, Tsunade still found it a little hard to believe. This stinking brat... he always managed to do things beyond your imagination. But this time, she wasn't sure if it was a pleasant surprise or a fright.

Now, with the Sand Village's submission and the death of the Land of Wind's Daimyo, the turbulent five great nations had begun to have dark undercurrents surging. Spies from the outside frequently sent back news that the other great nations were already secretly in contact. This news, coming one after another, always made one feel a little uneasy. Perhaps... this was a sign of a coming war.

"It's nothing. We each took what we needed. It doesn't matter how much the other hidden villages pay attention," Kusuo shrugged, his face composed, not caring at all about these outside opinions. He just smiled faintly at Tsunade's question.

This one mission to the Land of Wind had saved him a good two or three years of hard training, and his strength had improved considerably. If he were given the choice again, he would still do it. He estimated that with a few more large-scale missions like this, he would be able to unlock 80% of his template.

At that time, what kind of powerful ability would the system give him? 60% had been to thoroughly strengthen the power of his breathing techniques, making every one of his sword slashes comparable to the power of a Kage. 70% had made his talent soar to a near-heaven-defying level, allowing him to not only master all the breathing methods but also to switch between them fluidly in battle.

So then, what about eighty percent? It was estimated that it would be to completely enhance the strength of his Total Concentration: Constant. At that time, Kusuo would be even more terrifyingly strong. Just relying on the strength of his physical body, he would be on par with Guy after opening the sixth, or even the seventh gate, without any problem. At that time, with his Mark open... what kind of peak would his body be pushed to?

Thinking of this, Kusuo's heart was already filled with a faint anticipation.

Tsunade didn't understand what he meant by "each took what we needed." Instead, she said to him with some seriousness, "No matter what, what you did this time, killing the Daimyo of the Land of Wind, was still too reckless. You didn't even hide your identity. Many people saw you. I'm worried..."

"Don't worry about it. We'll cross that bridge when we come to it." Kusuo directly interrupted what Tsunade was about to say.

Afraid? That doesn't exist. The word "fear" was not in Kusuo's dictionary.

"The village has you and Jiraiya-sensei, and so many promising juniors. In terms of strength, we are definitely not inferior to the other great villages," Kusuo said with confidence. Of course, if those people really dared to unite and act against Konoha, he wouldn't mind washing a few more villages in blood to test it out.

But he didn't say these inner thoughts out loud. Some things lose their meaning if you spell them out too clearly. He needed the heads of the strong to increase his role-play percentage. A joint action by the great villages... it just so happened to be exactly what he wanted. At worst, he would just cut them all down with one sword.

After seeing the Hokage, Tsunade, and reporting the situation, Kusuo planned to go home. He had been away for so long. Hinata and Hanabi must have missed him very much.

"Oh, right. I brought you a gift this time I was out. I left it on the table. You can look at it later." Just as he was leaving, Kusuo suddenly turned back and said to Tsunade. Then, he left.

"This stinking brat! I'm this old, and he's still playing this gift-giving game," Tsunade grumbled stubbornly, her face full of disdain, but her heart was very happy.

She quickly walked to the huge window. After watching Kusuo's figure completely disappear, she turned back and immediately found the box he had left in the office. The box was tied with a fiery red silk ribbon in a beautiful flower knot. She didn't know where he had learned the technique, but it was tied quite beautifully.

Calming her excited heart with her hand, Tsunade took a deep breath and opened the box. Inside, lay a pair of earrings. They were made of silver, and inlaid with fiery red gems, as brilliant as fire, as splendid as a passionate rose.

Beneath them was a letter.

"Lady Tsunade, when I was passing through a small town in the Land of Wind, I happened to run into a couple in distress. They were forced to separate due to their parents' opposition, so they chose to elope together. But due to the hardships of life, they were penniless, so the girl pawned off her ancestral earrings. After much thought, I felt that only Lady Tsunade's passion could shoulder the inheritance of Konoha's Will of Fire, so I bought them and present them to you."

The signature was Hatake Kusuo.

"Not bad," Tsunade said, reading the contents of the letter over and over again, her pretty face blushing. Of all things, he sends a pair of earrings. Really.

...

"Big brother!"

"Kusuo!"

The moment Kusuo returned home, the two sisters, who had long been eagerly awaiting him, pounced on him, giving him a full embrace. He took one in each hand and led them into the house.

Suddenly, Hinata's face turned red. "Kusuo... you're bullying me again!"

Looking at her older sister, Hanabi was a little unhappy, and also a little unwilling. She looked down at herself and sighed insignificantly. With a backhand, she hugged Kusuo's small arm even tighter, refusing to let go.

Back inside, Hinata and Hanabi helped him change his shoes. "Kusuo, you must have been very tired after being out for so long, right?" Hinata asked softly as she gently helped him change his clothes.

"It's alright. I'm used to it." Kusuo didn't feel tired at all. In any case, he was getting role-play percentage, and his strength could still improve. He wished for more good things like this. Only by strengthening himself could he better establish himself in the future and protect the people around him.

The fact that his opponents were from an alien clan... was indeed very troublesome. At the current stage, only he could break them. He couldn't just pin his hopes on the future Sasuke and Naruto getting their cheats. A true expert... only believed in themselves. Besides, there was more than one alien in this ninja world...

"Big brother, let's go take a bath! Look, you're all dusty. I'll help you scrub your back!" Hanabi looked at her sister's actions and, not wanting to be outdone, lifted her small head and said to Kusuo.

Kusuo looked down at her and gently stroked her smooth hair with his hand. "Alright."

Then, the two of them walked into another room with a bathtub.

"Hinata, you come in too," Kusuo's voice came from there after a while.

"Ah? I... I... I think I'll pass," Hinata said, startled, her words jumbled.

"It's nothing. Let's all go together. Come in, quick," Kusuo said, ignoring her shyness and giving a firm command.

"I... I... mm." Hinata hesitated for a long time. In the end, she still let out a mosquito-like "mm."

...

The next day, the sun was bright, and a gentle breeze caressed their faces. Kusuo stood on the corridor of his home and stretched contentedly. A faint smile hung on his face. He was very satisfied with the performance of the two sisters, Hinata and Hanabi, last night. This was a historic breakthrough.

This kind of day... is what I, Hatake Kusuo, truly need to protect. For this, no matter who dared to break this peace, he would absolutely not let them go.

"Big brother! You're up so early!" Hanabi came to his side, bouncing on her bare feet, her demeanor playful. She wanted a hug first thing in the morning. It couldn't be helped. Kusuo had no choice but to take her into his arms.

"Big brother, is it pretty?" Hanabi asked, snuggling in his embrace, lifting her head to show off the light purple earring on her ear. It was made of silver.

"Mm, our Hanabi looks good in anything," Kusuo said, tapping her small nose with his finger and praising her with a smile. Hanabi immediately beamed with joy.

Then, she pouted. "Then why do I feel that Big Sister's is prettier than mine?" She pointed a small finger at her sister, Hinata, who had just woken up. She was also wearing a similar earring, but hers was pure white.

"Actually, they're the same style. This is a custom-made gift for you two. The reason I was away for so long was because I was waiting for these two earrings to be finished. I specifically chose the colors based on your characteristics," Kusuo said. Faced with a little loli, he had plenty of ways to coax her.

Sure enough, hearing this, Hanabi's face turned into a brilliant smile again. On the side, Hinata, who was pretending to be tidying her clothes but was actually eavesdropping, also blushed slightly, her heart filled with sweetness.

After teasing the highly competitive Hanabi a bit more, Kusuo picked up his sword and prepared to go out. According to their agreement, he was now Tsunade's personal bodyguard.

But the moment he stepped out the door, Kusuo saw some people on the road who were dressed in rags, like refugees. After asking, he found out they were commoners from the Land of Demons.

Strange. What are people from the Land of Demons doing in Konoha?

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