Chapter 229 I'm Proud of You
"Sealing Technique: Adamantine Sealing Chains?" Kushina's voice couldn't help but rise a little. "Haruko-neechan, why do you suddenly want to learn this?"
Haruko told her the reason she had already made up, "When Kushina was teaching me sealing techniques, she mentioned that I was very interested in it. Is it a secret technique that can't be taught to others?"
“What Haruko-neechan says is fine, but…” Kushina hesitated, “The reason it is a sealing technique unique to the Uzumaki clan is because it relies on our innate powerful chakra and strong vitality. Ordinary people simply cannot unleash its power.”
“Powerful chakra…” Haruko pondered for a moment, “That’s alright, I can handle it.”
"Huh? Really?!"
Kushina's eyes sparkled with curiosity.
Haruko didn't keep her in suspense and revealed her plan: "Tsunade's Yin Seal is to accumulate chakra in her forehead."
"If I can learn from her, I can rely on the accumulated chakra to eventually gather a huge amount of energy, and then I can use the Adamantine Sealing Technique once, right?"
"A powerful life force... If I learn to control it precisely, at least I won't lose my life."
Kushina nodded blankly. "It does sound like it could work, but why is Haruko-neechan so determined to use this sealing technique?"
"Hmm... just in case?" Haruko said uncertainly.
"Okay, I understand."
Upon learning that she needed to rely on Tsunade's abilities, Haruko rushed to the tavern that Tsunade frequented after leaving Kushina's house.
"I knew you'd be here." Haruko sighed helplessly as she looked at Tsunade, whose cheeks were flushed from drinking.
Originally, I just thought the tavern was closer to Tsunade's house, so I came to try my luck. I didn't expect that Tsunade really couldn't get rid of her bad habit of drinking during the day, even after returning to Konoha.
Tsunade stared at her for a few seconds before confirming her identity, then exclaimed with unusual joy, "Oh~ Haruko! Come here... come and taste the adult's flavor with us!"
"us?"
Haruko found it strange, and only after approaching Tsunade's seat did she see the second person sitting opposite her—Nawaki, who was always out collecting intelligence and had never been seen before.
He had completely transformed into a mature adult, even sporting a fine mustache. Had it not been for his familiar features, Haruko wouldn't have recognized him.
Rope Tree, who also saw her, was as if he had seen a ghost. He jumped up in shock, pointing at her and unable to utter a complete sentence.
"Haru... Haru... Haruko-neechan?!"
“That’s right, it’s me.” Haruko sat down next to Tsunade without any change in expression.
"How could you... no... weren't you already... but..." Rope Tree had sobered up quite a bit, but her mind still couldn't process what was happening.
Haruko interrupted him, "Didn't Nawaki become a very good intelligence agent? Is he finally back for a vacation?"
"Yes... after bringing back the intelligence, take a rest." Nawaki, who was being led there, answered her blankly.
"You've had it tough too. Others in the secret service are on call 24/7, but at least they can take breaks to eat melons. You were kicked out of the village and have to work a 007 job with no time to rest."
"ah?"
“Indeed, it’s a good thing to have a special talent, but if that talent becomes unparalleled, then that talent will become indispensable to you,” Haruko comforted him. “However, with Minato around, you don’t need to worry about the Hokage position anymore.”
Touched by her familiar tone, Nawaki stopped worrying and smiled with relief. "I'm not that obsessed with becoming Hokage. I've been through a lot over the years, and I've finally realized that as long as I'm contributing to the village, I'm already protecting the village."
"It's good to have a high level of dedication, but working people should still stick to their principles and not really become beasts of burden."
Haruko hugged herself and shook her head sadly.
Tsunade, who was next to her, started acting up, clinging to her and saying, "Haruko—why are you talking to Nawaki and ignoring me!"
"I don't care, I just came to find you," Qingzi said dismissively, trying to appease her.
"Looking for me?" To her surprise, Tsunade's expression turned grim upon hearing her words. After careful consideration, she tentatively asked, "I haven't done anything to upset you, have I?"
Nawaki sighed, "Sister..."
Haruko indicated that she was used to it and steered the conversation back, "Tsunade, could you teach me your Yin Seal?"
"Yin Seal? Why do we suddenly need to learn this?" Tsunade was somewhat confused.
Haruko explained earnestly, "I need a lot of chakra to help me learn another sealing technique."
After hearing her words, Tsunade exclaimed, "My God! You really are becoming more and more like Orochimaru, researching new ninjutsu every day."
There is a difference; she did it to save the world, while Orochimaru might have done it to destroy it.
Haruko silently slandered Orochimaru in her heart.
"So, can Tsunade teach me?"
"Well... I'll think about it." Tsunade teased her, pretending to be reluctant to agree.
Haruko used her ever-effective charm, "Tsunade—"
"Alright! I'll teach you!" Tsunade, like a tyrannical ruler, slammed her hand on the table with great enthusiasm.
Startled, Rope Tree hurriedly checked to see if the table had been cracked, otherwise they would have to pay compensation.
Tsunade quieted down, staring unblinkingly at Haruko with a dazed look in her eyes. "Haruko, do you have some new ideas now?"
"I guess so. Tsunade should know in a few days. She'll have to help me out then."
Haruko counted the days that Minato Namikaze had spent tidying up his unfinished official duties since becoming Hokage. She figured that in a few more days, once he was more familiar with the personnel, he could convene a high-level meeting to propose peaceful reforms.
At that time, it won't just be Uchiha and Hiruzen Sarutobi; she will try to insert as many supporters as possible, and the three legendary Sannin with great influence will have to stand up for her.
Tsunade revealed a sly smile, holding out her open palm in front of her, "This is the price for helping once!"
"...Tsunade is simply an unscrupulous merchant."
After the drinking session ended, Haruko stood at the entrance of the tavern, while Nawaki carried a drunk and unconscious Tsunade on his back.
He carefully controlled Tsunade to keep her from falling, and asked Haruko with difficulty, "If it's too late this time, will we be able to find out the truth next time?"
The usually composed man couldn't help but speak with a childlike earnestness when he was pursuing the secret of his sister, the most important person in his life.
It's as if time hasn't passed through their bodies; they're still a close brother and sister.
Haruko shook her head. "The future, whether you know it or not, is the same. Just stay in the present."
"I see..." Nawaki said, somewhat disappointed.
Because of her height, Haruko could only pat his arm. "However, Nawaki has grown into a very outstanding child, and I am incredibly proud of you!"
Meeting her gentle smile, Rope Tree also raised the corners of his mouth.
"After all, she grew up under the care of her two older sisters, it would be unacceptable for her to be unreliable."
Continue read on readnovelmtl.com
