Big Fat Sheep

Hyuga Mirai planned to make a trip to the moon in four months. If he wanted to seek greater eye power, the Otsutsuki Clan on the moon would be the best choice.

Whether Branch Family or Main Family, they had no Caged Bird Seal. The Branch Family had even used all their Byakugan to create a massive Tenseigan.

This elusive energy known as eye power belonged to Yin Release Chakra. Relatives with the same Kekkei Genkai could absorb each other’s eye power, and the closer their blood relation, the more effective the absorption.

After altering his own genes, Hyuga Mirai’s bloodline had now become infinitely close to that of the Otsutsuki.

Genetically speaking, Hyuga Mirai could be considered the ancestor of the moon’s Otsutsuki Clan. Absorbing the eye power within the Tenseigan was entirely feasible.

Judging from the current situation, Hyuga Mirai’s body was in a state of imbalance between "yin and yang." His physical energy was extraordinarily strong, exceeding the eye power provided by the Byakugan.

Under the stimulation of Kekkei Genkai Chakra, his Byakugan could evolve temporarily. However, without genuine Tenseigan eye power, he could not maintain the Tenseigan state for long.

Still, it could serve as a trump card. Based on Hyuga Mirai’s calculations, he could now enter Tenseigan Chakra Mode for around fifteen minutes.

In Tenseigan Chakra Mode, no one in the Ninja World could defeat him. Even Namikaze Minato and Obito could only use Space-Time Ninjutsu to flee. As for Nagato’s Rinnegan, it stood even less of a chance.

Pain’s Six Paths was merely the most basic application of the Rinnegan. Nagato could not use the Rinnegan’s exclusive Eye Techniques at all.

With both gravity and repulsion rendered ineffective, Nagato only had two methods left: summoning the Demonic Statue of the Outer Path and Planetary Devastation. Hyuga Mirai had ways to deal with both.

One less thing to worry about. At this rate, as long as I deal with those three remaining Otsutsuki, this planet will belong to me.

Hyuga Mirai smiled to himself. Having touched upon the power beyond the Six Paths had greatly increased both his strength and confidence.

I also need to speed up improvements to productivity. First, I’ll sweep away the feudal dregs and bury them in history. Otherwise, they’ll hold back the progress of stellar exploration.

With that in mind, Hyuga Mirai began making plans. Raising the overall level of productivity was something that had to be done. Otherwise, the upper limit of technology in the Ninja World would be his Laboratory, while the lower limit would be Civilians tilling fields with hoes. The disconnect was far too absurd.

He would use technological products to plunder every resource in the hands of the nobles, directing their attention toward wealth. Once they had accumulated enough wealth, Hyuga Mirai could turn it into several tons of wastepaper in a very short time.

After enjoying wealth and power for centuries, it was about time for it all to end.

Hyuga Mirai was considering the next direction of development when he suddenly received a message from Android 18.

"Sir, there is important intelligence that I need to inform you of."

Hyuga Mirai asked, "What is it?"

"The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki of Konoha Village is expected to give birth in 106 days."

"That really is important information. Android 18, remind me in 103 days."

After giving his instructions, Hyuga Mirai got up to find Uzumaki Ayaka. Strategic-level power like the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki was better kept under his own control. Kushina’s delivery would be an opportunity. If nothing unexpected happened, Obito of the Xiaoxian family would likely go to extract the Nine-Tails.

Therefore, Uzumaki Ayaka had to master Sage Art within three months and apply Sage Chakra to Sealing Technique.

The situation had not been urgent before, so he had not needed to force Uzumaki Ayaka. But now, until she succeeded in her training, she would be better off training herself half to death.

Tanzaku Street had many casinos. Thanks to the new products developed by the Uzumaki Company, the casinos had also gained many fresh ways to gamble.

They had become more sophisticated as well. With machines involved in the operation, even Ninja found it difficult to cheat their way to winnings.

With more ways to play, the place welcomed a huge number of gamblers every day. However, the most famous of all was probably the legendary Big Fat Sheep.

When casinos did not deliberately target them, most people experienced both wins and losses. But this Big Fat Sheep had somehow raised her losing rate to one hundred percent, making her quite famous.

For that reason, whenever many gamblers saw the legendary Big Fat Sheep, they scrambled to sit at her table. For no other reason than that robbing money was not nearly this profitable.

"Guest, please come again!"

At the casino entrance, the owner personally saw Tsunade and Shizune out with a smile on his face the entire time. At this point, even if Tsunade spat on his face, the casino owner would happily wipe it clean.

It could not be helped. In less than three hours, she had lost one hundred million. The casino’s winnings, combined with its cut, had earned it over seventy million. Even robbery was not this fast.

"Bastards! Don’t let me catch you cheating next time!"

Tsunade cursed furiously. Having just lost a huge amount of money, she felt that the casino and the other gamblers must have cheated. Otherwise, how could she possibly lose all her money so quickly with her skills?

They had definitely cheated, and with an incredibly clever method at that. That was the only reason one of the Sannin had failed to notice.

"Hmph. Shizune, let’s go drink!"

In a foul mood, Tsunade called out before swaying off ahead.

Shizune hurried after her while holding the little pig. Leaning close to Tsunade, she asked quietly, "Tsunade-sama, do you still have money for food?"

"Wasn’t the meal money always with you?"

"You already took it from me just now, Tsunade-sama!!" Shizune angrily grabbed Tsunade’s sleeve and kept shaking it.

"Sorry, sorry, I forgot. Ahaha."

At Shizune’s reminder, Tsunade immediately remembered what she had done at the casino. She waved her hand awkwardly, then coughed and changed the subject. "Anyway, let’s eat first. I’ll figure out the money for the meal."

Shizune asked doubtfully, "Really, Tsunade-sama?"

"Of course. I’m one of the Sannin."

Tsunade quickly turned away and headed straight for an Izakaya. She said they were going to eat, but what she wanted more right now was a few drinks. Besides, Izakayas sold food too.

The two women and one pig quickly found an Izakaya. It was nearly dark in the afternoon, the perfect time for an Izakaya to be open.

After entering, Tsunade first ordered ten bottles of sake. Only then did Shizune begin ordering food. Although she had not gambled, she had spent the entire afternoon feeling nervous alongside Tsunade, and she was already starving.

The sake and food were delivered quickly. Tsunade downed several cups first, then drank while complaining about today’s gambling. She should not have lost so easily. Someone had definitely been cheating.

After drinking more than half the sake, Tsunade’s face had turned deeply flushed. At that point, she actually quieted down. She merely looked somewhat depressed, though the cups of alcohol in her hand continued one after another.

"Tsunade-sama, can you guide my Medical Ninjutsu training tomorrow?"

Shizune knew that Tsunade was always in a bad mood at times like this, so she would appropriately bring up other topics to divert Tsunade’s attention.

"Medical Ninjutsu… Sure. I’ll teach you a new Medical Ninjutsu tomorrow."

Tsunade now regarded Shizune as her only disciple. Whatever Shizune wanted to learn, Tsunade would naturally agree to right away. However, whether she would remember promises made while drunk after sobering up was another matter.

"Oh? Isn’t this Tsunade? I didn’t expect to find you here."

Just as Tsunade was preparing to drink another cup, a familiar voice suddenly came from behind her. When she turned around, she found an old acquaintance.

"What is it, Jiraiya? Why are you here?" Tsunade curled her lip, clearly unwilling to see the companion she had known for over a decade.

"I was out gathering intelligence and was preparing to head back. I just happened to pass through here."

Jiraiya sat down without the slightest politeness, picked up a skewer of grilled squid, and stuffed it into his mouth. Eating as he spoke, he said, "I was just worrying about not finding a seat, but then I spotted an acquaintance in the shop. This is perfect. Boss, bring three more portions of chicken skewers and squid skewers."

Tsunade took a drink and said, "It’s good that you’re here. I was planning to use Tonton to settle the bill, but you can pay for me instead."

Upon hearing that, Shizune widened her eyes and said angrily, "Tsunade-sama, you’re going too far."

"I haven’t used her to settle the bill yet, have I~?" Tsunade waved her hand, signaling for Shizune not to get angry.

After filling his stomach a little, Jiraiya let out a satisfied sound. "Ha, gathering intelligence this time was truly exhausting. I traveled across half the Ninja World, only to end up without even a single piece of information."

Tsunade shot Jiraiya a cold look. "Jiraiya, I don’t want to hear about those matters. If that’s what you’re after, I advise you to leave immediately."

"Don’t be angry, don’t be angry. Tsunade, you’re still the same as ever. Your temper is far too bad."

Jiraiya quickly waved his hands in appeasement. Then, with a sigh of relief, he said, "Tsunade, I won’t beat around the bush. In truth, there’s something very important I want to ask you about."

"What is it? If you’re here to persuade me to go back, don’t bother opening your mouth."

Jiraiya’s expression became serious. "It has nothing to do with that. What I want to ask is how much you know about Hyuga Mirai. Also, do you know where he learned his Sage Art? This is very important to Konoha. Please, Tsunade."

"Sage Art…"

Tsunade frowned slightly. She only knew about Hyuga Mirai and Orochimaru defecting. She knew nothing at all about the details.

"Jiraiya, are you saying that kid learned Sage Art from me?"

Jiraiya shook his head. "Of course not. I asked the two great sages of Mount Myoboku, and they could confirm that the Sage Art Hyuga Mirai used on the day he defected was not the inherited Sage Art of Ryūchi Cave. But they weren’t certain whether it was Sage Art from Shikkotsu Forest, so I wanted an answer from you."

"Jiraiya, you people are really getting more and more pathetic. You need to make such a huge fuss just to deal with one kid."

"He’s different. Hyuga Mirai may destroy the future of Ninja. If we don’t stop him, then the Ninja World will be in danger."

"Hmph. The future of Ninja, my ass."

Tsunade sneered, but she suddenly recalled those memories of arguing with Hyuga Mirai in the hospital. Back then, Hyuga Mirai had been so mature that he hardly seemed like a kid.

That was precisely why Tsunade had given up on taking Hyuga Mirai as her disciple. How old had he been then, to already think about so many things?

After falling silent for a while, Tsunade suddenly said, "No Sage Art has ever come out of Shikkotsu Forest. The difficulty is too high. It isn’t something ordinary people can learn."

Second update!

There’s another one later! I’m going to eat first!