Naruto: Off the Rails from Tsunade’s Lap Pillow!

The banquet was nothing special—everyone enjoyed their meals.

The only minor incident occurred when Hiashi Hyuga asked Tsunade why she had decided to give up drinking that day.

Her reply was that she had decided to quit alcohol.

He was too shocked to know how to respond.

Tsunade giving up alcohol? That felt like a miracle—like the sun rising in the west.

Hiashi himself didn't believe it.

But since Tsunade indeed hadn't drunk anything, he could only let it go.

That night, besides gaining an adopted younger sister, Natsume also received sixty destiny points.

Contributed by Hanabi Hyuga, Hiashi Hyuga, and Neji Hyuga.

The first two he could understand, but the last one seemed quite odd.

Still, anyone offering destiny points was a ripe cabbage—perfect for harvesting.

Early the next morning,

At Konoha's high-security prison,

A relatively secluded jail.

"Hey, teacher went too far!" Naruto Uzumaki writhed slightly but couldn't loosen the ropes binding him.

The ninja tying him up was clearly skilled, making sure he couldn't break free using brute force.

"If we don't do it this way, Mu will sense something amiss."

Natsume smiled, looking at the two securely bound prisoners. "See, Sasuke hasn't said anything."

Sasuke Uchiha remained silent.

Would saying anything even help?

He had simply accepted his fate.

Of course, there was also his anticipation for the Box of Supreme Bliss.

After learning about this artifact, he'd specially done some investigation and visited Nekobaa for more information.

He'd managed to uncover some useful details.

The Box of Supreme Bliss was the ultimate weapon from the era of the Sage of Six Paths.

Each side bore four carved human faces: Joy, Anger, Sorrow, and Happiness.

Using it, Kusagakure Village nearly conquered the ninja world.

Without doubt, it was a true treasure.

"Alright, no need to say more. You two should leave peacefully now."

Natsume waved his hand.

Immediately, several ninja escorted them out of Konoha Village.

They would travel by boat to Hozuki Castle.

"Natsume, should we assign Anbu ninja to protect them?" Kurenai Yuhi expressed concern. "After all, they're still children."

"No need. They aren't ordinary kids," Natsume replied.

He turned to her, clearly noticing the bold lipstick she wore.

Kurenai pursed her lips and stayed quiet.

"Sister Red, do you recall if there are two prisoners called the Wind God and Thunder God?"

Natsume suddenly remembered a plotline added in the anime version.

These two brutes weren't particularly skilled—they just had immense strength.

During one mission, because their teammates failed to provide timely food supplies, they killed their companions and ended up imprisoned inside Konoha's high-security prison.

Later, Mizuki—who had previously tried and failed to trick Naruto—successfully convinced them to escape with the temptation of delicious food.

However, after escaping, they ran into Tsunade and were returned to prison.

"There indeed are such prisoners."

Kurenai flipped through a document before asking, "Natsume, do you have a new plan in mind?"

"They can work after having enough to eat. Keeping them locked up seems a bit wasteful."

Stroking his chin, Natsume mused, "Since they've committed murder anyway, perhaps handing them over to Orochimaru would be better."

Orochimaru had been unusually quiet recently.

He'd been spending all his time on research nonstop. No one knew what progress he'd made.

Natsume had grown strong enough that he no longer needed to handle so many problems on his own. 

But for Konoha's sake, it might be worthwhile to check what he was up to. 

Judging from the original story, the Wind God and Thunder God had already reached Kage-level power. 

If they were given something like a Cursed Seal, they'd surely become walking tanks—absolute terrors on the battlefield. 

"I understand." 

Kurenai Yuhi nodded. "I'll make the arrangements right away." 

[Because of your actions, the destinies of the Wind God and Thunder God have changed. You have earned thirty Destiny Points.] 

Natsume listened to the prompt sound, slightly smiling. He said, "Sister Kurenai, thank you for your trouble." 

"It's my duty." 

Kurenai softly blinked her crimson eyes and murmured. 

"Sister Kurenai, you should return first." 

A more noticeable smile appeared on Natsume's lips as he said, "This dreary prison isn't a place for a beautiful secretary like you." 

Kurenai paused briefly but nodded before turning to leave. 

The Flying Thunder God Technique was activated. 

Natsume appeared at the Daimyo's Mansion in the Land of Waves. 

Ena Uzumaki was already ready. 

Since time wasn't tight, they traveled there by carriage. 

After all, it was necessary to give Sasuke Uchiha and Naruto Uzumaki enough time. 

Of course, the main reason was because Natsume himself wasn't in a hurry. 

Leaving the carriage in the Land of Waves, they headed toward the Land of Grass. 

The road was quite rugged, making the ride bumpy. 

"Ena, tell me about the intelligence we've gathered," said Natsume as he leaned against one side of the carriage wall. 

Ena Uzumaki flushed bright red and shot him a glare. She knew he was teasing her—again. 

Still, she painfully stammered out a report on Kusagakure Village. 

This small ninja village was divided into two factions. 

The main disagreement was over how to handle the Box of Supreme Bliss. 

One faction believed they could use it to restore their former glory and achieve the great dream of uniting the ninja world. 

The other believed it would bring disaster and must never be used. 

Mui actually belonged to a third faction. 

He originally came from a ninja clan tasked with guarding the Box of Supreme Bliss. 

His son Mukaku, however, made a decision that betrayed his ancestors—intending to use the Box of Supreme Bliss. 

"Hmm." 

Natsume nodded and then said, "If your body can handle it, I'll speed up the carriage and let it sprint." 

Instantly, Ena Uzumaki's eyes glazed over. 

Clearly, the sudden acceleration of the carriage didn't sit well with her. 

Fortunately, being a member of the Uzumaki Clan meant she had a sturdy constitution, and she quickly recovered. 

Night fell. 

Ena Uzumaki had already fallen asleep due to excessive fatigue. 

Natsume, however, was wide awake and couldn't sleep. 

After a moment's thought, he set up an early warning barrier near the carriage and left behind a Flying Thunder God Kunai. 

Once triggered, he could instantly return. 

After completing these safety measures, Natsume appeared at the Daimyo's Mansion in the Land of Snow. 

As soon as he opened the door, he was hugged by Kaguya Otsutsuki. 

She kissed him—full on the lips—for a solid minute before pulling away. 

"What's got you so happy today?" 

Natsume studied her snow-white skin and striking eyes with curiosity as he asked. 

"Sunagakure."

Otsutsuki Kaguya was as brief as ever.

"Oh."

Natsume figured out the reason. 

Considering the timeline, Chiyo and Rasa should have already returned to Sunagakure Village. 

With their promotion, more than a thousand ninja now had Heavenly Network Login Devices. 

The first thing these broke ninja did was input Chakra in exchange for money.

That naturally pleased Kaguya Otsutsuki.

Natsume mused that he'd basically spent a fortune just to make her smile.

But fortunately he was rich.

His main source of income now came from Kiri, especially its mining and catering industries.

He was making a killing.

If there was a billionaire ranking, Natsume was pretty sure he'd top the list in the ninja world.

"Here."

Kaguya took out a scroll and said, "[Gentle Fist: Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms] — an improved version."

That fast?

Natsume inwardly remarked how she truly was the ancestor of Chakra.

He unfurled the scroll and studied it closely.

He also understood the original version of Gentle Fist: Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Palms.

It used the Byakugan to trap opponents within an Eight Trigrams formation, then instantly attacked sixty-four major pressure points on their body.

Ordinary ninja under such an attack would immediately lose their fighting capability without even a chance to resist.

Because striking those points also damaged the enemy's meridians and sealed their Chakra at the same time.

But this upgraded version worked differently.

Instead of sequentially attacking those sixty-four main points, it achieved full coverage instantly.

Upon hitting the pressure points, the stored Chakra exploded like an Explosive Tag, instantly killing the enemy.

Natsume realized this technique took inspiration from the [Eighty Gods Vacuum Attack].

Compared to the original, this one was much more brutal.

Of course, its power was terrifyingly immense.

"Hmm, let's call it [Vacuum Fist: Eight Trigrams Sixty-Four Strikes], how about that?"

Natsume casually named it, then rolled up the scroll and said, "Kaguya, thanks for all the effort."

Hearing him say her name so casually still felt strange to Kaguya.

She gave a small nod and said, "Let's sleep."

Without waiting for Natsume to reply, she hugged him.

With Kaguya's strength, she didn't need sleep.

But she thought being with Natsume like this felt pretty good.

She liked it.

Morning came.

Natsume returned to the carriage again.

After having breakfast, he and Ena Uzumaki resumed their journey.

Once they entered the Land of Grass, the terrain grew much smoother.

Since they had now entered vast, endless grasslands.

"What a waste," Natsume mused with a smile, looking into the distance. "Ena, we should raise some cattle out here someday."

"Cattle?"

Ena stared at him blankly, her lips revealing a gentle smile. "If you like it, that's fine."

"Mostly for the baby's health."

Natsume replied offhandedly. "We could get fresh milk straight from the cows."

"A baby?"

Ena couldn't help but blush slightly.

Previously, she had been cautious to avoid getting pregnant because she couldn't explain it to Karin.

Now that their daughter had grown up, though, maybe we could have a baby—if Karin agreed.

Still, timing would be important.

"Of course, the best part is—we can make money off them too."

Natsume smiled and continued, "Bring the Land of Grass under the Thousand Sunny Merchant Guild."

"Mm."

Ena Uzumaki snapped out of her daze and replied.

"Do you know someone named Ryuzetsu—an Anbu member from Kusagakure?" Natsume asked again.

Every film has its own heroine.

In Naruto Shippuden: Blood Prison, it's a girl named Ryuzetsu.

She possesses a unique Kekkei Genkai called Dragon Pulse Reincarnation, allowing her to share her own life force with others.

In other words, it's a one-life-for-one resurrection technique.

It's also worth noting that she's a white-haired girl with the Byakugan.

Natsume cleared his throat.

Natsume thought her Kekkei Genkai was pretty interesting—he wanted to save her.

"I don't," Ena Uzumaki replied after thinking for a moment, shaking her head.

Natsume scratched his head.

He realized this was his mistake.

Ryuzetsu was about the same age as Naruto Uzumaki.

When he rescued Ena, she was likely just a newborn—how could she possibly know Ryuzetsu?

"Do you know any of Kusagakure's high-ranking officials?"

Natsume remembered there were four high-level members introduced in the movie, named after the Chinese zodiac signs—in particular, Saru (Monkey), Hitsuji (Sheep), Uma (Horse), and Ushi (Ox).

These four, along with Mui, were also the ones responsible for opening the Box of Supreme Bliss.

"I do," Ena answered.

"Then bring me any one of them," Natsume said.

Since neither Ena nor Ryuzetsu knew each other, then the simplest solution would be to use the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan to inquire further.

Closing her eyes, Ena activated [Mind's Eye of the Kagura]—

[Mind's Eye of the Kagura] was the Uzumaki clan's most powerful Sensor Ninjutsu.

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