Chapter 64: Erasing the Mark

Chapter 64: Chapter 64: Erasing the Mark

As the princess of the Land of Fire, she knew all too well what would happen if those idle, good-for-nothing parasites in the Daimyo’s court learned that Uchiha Xuan possessed such a technique.

Those gluttons, whose bodies were already drained by wine and women, would never let go of a technique like Uchiha Xuan’s that could reset their bodies.

And from her understanding of Uchiha Xuan’s personality, if Xuan were to clash with those parasites, it would ignite instantly. By then...

"He won’t speak of it, and even if he does, it won’t affect me in the slightest. I stand at the peak, unbothered by any threat."

Seeing the worry in Tsunade’s expression, Uchiha Xuan curled his lips confidently.

Under the influence of the Golden Light Mantra, his strength was increasing with every passing moment. Now, he was confident that even if Uchiha Madara crawled out of that cave, he would be no match for him. This was also why he had only brought the three Akatsuki members back to Konohagakure.

As for Tsunade’s concerns, he understood them well enough, but he paid them no mind.

To him, clashing with those fat pigs in power was only a matter of time.

But for now... he needed to wait for an old woman to pass away peacefully and with dignity.

This was a promise he had made to himself.

"You really are... But if it’s you, I suppose you can do it. Still, it’s best to use such a technique as little as possible."

Tsunade was momentarily stunned upon hearing his words, then looked at Uchiha Xuan with a complicated expression.

Uchiha Xuan, who had defeated Hanzo of the Salamander and still had strength to spare, certainly had the right to say such things.

Nevertheless, Tsunade gave him a warning. In her view, such a powerful Medical Ninjutsu must come with a heavy price.

Uchiha Xuan couldn’t be bothered to explain and simply nodded lightly.

He wasn’t some great philanthropist; how could he spend his days healing others for no reason?

He had healed Nadeshiko purely because of Hatake Sakumo’s strength and the child in her womb.

Both of them were excellent subordinates.

Click.

At that moment, the door that had been closed all along swung open, and Hatake Sakumo strode up to Uchiha Xuan, bowing deeply.

"Thank you, Lord Xuan, for saving Nadeshiko. Nadeshiko is my second life. For you to save her is an immense kindness. I will remember this debt forever. Even if it means breaking my body and bones, I will not hesitate."

Hatake Sakumo spoke in a heavy, resolute voice. In the spirit of Bushido, when faced with such a great debt, one must pledge their life, unwavering until death, passed down through generations without regret.

"It’s not that serious, but..."

Looking at the solemn Hatake Sakumo, Uchiha Xuan smiled faintly.

.....

On the streets of Konohagakure.

Tsunade and Uchiha Xuan walked side by side.

"This is unbelievable. No matter how I think about it, it’s unbelievable. Why would Senior Sakumo propose something as absurd as becoming your retainer? A retainer! Even though I don’t fully understand the ways of samurai, the word ’retainer’ clearly means he sees himself as your subordinate, right?"

Along the way, the shock on Tsunade’s face never faded. Inside the Hatake residence just moments ago, she had witnessed a senior she herself respected pledging loyalty to a teenager barely over ten years old.

If she told Jiraiya and Orochimaru about this, they would probably react the same way she did.

"The way of the samurai, it’s normal, and his..."

The outcome being roughly as expected put Uchiha Xuan in a very good mood. However, just as he began to speak, he stopped mid-sentence and glanced to the side.

Whoosh.

Following Uchiha Xuan’s gaze, a dark figure flickered into view from the direction he was looking.

"Jonin Xuan, Lady Tsunade, the Hokage requests your presence."

"An Anbu ninja... What does the old man want with us?"

Looking at the ninja before her, Tsunade frowned and asked in confusion.

"The Hokage requests your presence."

In response to Tsunade’s question, the Anbu ninja merely repeated the words mechanically.

"Let’s go. Let’s see what orders our esteemed Hokage has for us."

Beside Tsunade, Uchiha Xuan glanced toward the distant Hokage Building and then extended his hand to her.

"You wouldn’t..."

Looking at Uchiha Xuan’s outstretched hand, Tsunade glanced at the Hokage Building, then back at Uchiha Xuan, her eyes filled with surprise.

Despite her surprise, Tsunade very naturally placed her hand in Uchiha Xuan’s palm.

Whoosh!

The moment their hands touched, the two vanished from before the Anbu ninja.

"... This..."

Watching the two suddenly disappear, a cold sweat broke out on the Anbu ninja’s forehead.

He seemed to have stumbled upon something truly astonishing.

Space-Time Ninjutsu! And a Space-Time Ninjutsu with a mark placed inside the Hokage Building...

.....

Hokage Building, outside Sarutobi Hiruzen’s office.

"You really placed the mark here!!"

Looking at the familiar surroundings, Tsunade exclaimed in shock.

Setting a Flying Thunder God Mark inside the Hokage Building... If the old man found out...

"To save time. Come on."

Faced with Tsunade’s astonishment, Uchiha Xuan merely shrugged and strode ahead, pushing open the door to the Hokage’s office.

As the door swung open, Sarutobi Hiruzen’s figure was revealed.

"Teacher’s Flying Thunder God Technique..."

Watching Uchiha Xuan open the door, Sarutobi Hiruzen narrowed his eyes slightly, his tone icy as he spoke softly.

"Mhm, the Second Hokage’s Flying Thunder God Technique."

Unfazed by Sarutobi Hiruzen’s cold tone, Uchiha Xuan walked into the office with a smile and replied lightly.

"Remove the mark from the Hokage Building. Your youthful recklessness needs to be reined in."

Sarutobi Hiruzen’s gaze held danger. As a student of Senju Tobirama, he understood the power of the Flying Thunder God Technique all too well. And now, an Uchiha ninja with Kage-level strength had placed a mark inside his Hokage Building...

"I’m afraid that’s not possible. Removing a mark... there’s nothing about that in the Second Hokage’s notes. Lord Hokage, you can’t expect me to invent a method myself, can you?"

Meeting Sarutobi Hiruzen’s increasingly dangerous gaze, Uchiha Xuan remained indifferent and continued speaking.

"Old man, what did you want to see us about?"

On the side, seeing Sarutobi Hiruzen’s icy expression, Tsunade immediately spoke up to break the tense atmosphere between the two. She was genuinely afraid that the two would start fighting right then and there in the Hokage’s office.

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