Encountering an Acquaintance

"Lord Mirai, Nohara Rin should be all right, shouldn’t she?"

"She’s fine for now, but she refuses to evacuate until she’s settled the orphans, elderly, and weak. I remembered to put a Control Bomb on her, but not a suit of armor with forced-control functions. That was my oversight."

Hyuga Mirai checked the message Android 18 had sent, then continued speaking to Uzumaki Ayaka.

"Konoha won’t react that quickly. At most, they’ll target the main members of the Uzumaki Company within the Land of Fire. Once they leave the Land of Fire, no one will bother with them."

To put it bluntly, all thirty thousand Computers in the Ninja World were under the Uzumaki Company’s control. Once Hyuga Mirai completed the electrical reform, that number would increase severalfold. It would be one thing if Konoha only targeted the Uzumaki Company’s core members, but if they dared lay hands on everyone connected to the Uzumaki Company throughout the Land of Fire, Hyuga Mirai would truly admire Konoha’s audacity.

Aside from the factories in the Capital of the Land of Fire and the data centers established elsewhere, the Uzumaki Company’s most conspicuous core member was Nohara Rin, who was constantly out saving people. Only she could draw Konoha’s ninja in.

At present, Nohara Rin’s Medical Ninjutsu was among the very best even within Konoha. With her reputation already spreading, she was highly worth kidnapping in Konoha’s eyes.

Masked Saint of All Cures!

That was the title Nohara Rin had earned in the Capital of the Land of Fire. Nearly all nobles and Civilians called her that.

Adored by Civilians and courted by nobles—this was Nohara Rin’s daily treatment in the capital. If Konoha Anbu acted against Nohara Rin, it might provoke the Civilians into defending her of their own accord, after which the nobles would naturally stand behind Nohara Rin and condemn Konoha’s actions.

The nobles did not care whether someone was a rogue ninja or not. The reason the Underground Money Exchange had expanded throughout the entire Ninja World was because it had the support of nobles from every major nation.

Moreover, Nohara Rin was far more valuable than an ordinary rogue ninja. Having someone like her stationed in the Capital of the Land of Fire was practically a guarantee of life for every Noble.

But Konoha still had a ruthless Danzo, so Hyuga Mirai would not leave Nohara Rin in a place as dangerous as the Capital of the Land of Fire.

The Uzumaki Company had developed this place sufficiently. Their next priority would be the Land of Wind.

Other than Sunagakure and the desert—two insignificant obstacles—the Land of Wind could serve as Hyuga Mirai’s first step in transforming the Ninja World.

"Ayaka, once we return, you can…"

Before Hyuga Mirai could finish speaking, both his and Uzumaki Ayaka’s expressions shifted slightly. They immediately leaped apart in opposite directions.

Boom!

A figure descended from above, a fist brimming with Monstrous Strength smashing into the spot where the two had just stood. The terrifying force blasted a pit more than ten meters wide into the ground, while countless spiderweb-like cracks spread outward.

Hyuga Mirai’s mouth twitched slightly as he said, "That kind of Monstrous Strength… it really feels familiar. How did I run into you even in a place like this, Princess Tsunade?"

After jumping away, Uzumaki Ayaka hurried to Hyuga Mirai’s side and said, "My deepest apologies, Lord Mirai. I failed to detect the enemy in advance…"

Hyuga Mirai said indifferently, "It’s fine. I hadn’t activated my Byakugan either. Besides, it wouldn’t be surprising for Princess Tsunade, one of the Sannin, to know a few concealment tricks."

The moment he finished speaking, a figure burst from the dust, swinging a pale fist at Hyuga Mirai.

"Don’t even think about it."

Uzumaki Ayaka shouted, and four Adamantine Sealing Chains extended from her back, instantly forming a shield of chains before them.

Clang!

With a massive impact, Uzumaki Ayaka’s Adamantine Sealing Chains—which could bind a Tailed Beast—were directly scattered apart. However, Tsunade was also affected by the Sealing Technique carried by the chains and was forced back.

"Princess Tsunade, isn’t this greeting of yours a little too enthusiastic? You’re being rather impulsive."

Hyuga Mirai activated his Byakugan and scanned the area. There was no one else nearby, not even Shizune, who usually followed Tsunade.

Looks like they had run into each other by chance.

"Do I need to be polite when dealing with a rogue ninja like you?!"

Anger surfaced in Tsunade’s eyes as she glared at Hyuga Mirai. She then glanced at Uzumaki Ayaka beside him, inwardly puzzled. Why was this White-eyed Kid accompanied by an Uzumaki Woman who had awakened Adamantine Sealing Chains? Had Jiraiya failed to investigate even something like this?

As for Adamantine Sealing Chains, Tsunade was probably the person in Konoha who understood this Sealing Technique best, aside from Kushina.

Even among the Uzumaki Clan, only a small number of people could awaken this ability. It was a bloodline ability originating from the Uzumaki Clan, and those chains possessed powerful sealing effects as well as tremendous restraining power against enemies.

"Princess Tsunade, you left the village before the war even began, so you seem to have neither the right nor the standing to criticize me. If you weren’t the First Hokage’s granddaughter, Konoha Anbu would likely have dragged you back long ago. And since you no longer have any feelings for Konoha, why are you so angry?"

After replying to Tsunade, Hyuga Mirai spoke to Uzumaki Ayaka beside him.

"Go to the capital and pick them up first. I’ll handle things here."

"But, Lord Mirai…"

"Go quickly, Ayaka."

"Yes, I understand."

Uzumaki Ayaka could only agree. After glaring at Tsunade, she turned and left.

She also knew that Nohara Rin’s strength lay entirely in Medical Ninjutsu; in actual combat, she was terribly weak. Although the Three-Tails was sealed within her, she had barely developed its power and could only use a little Tailed Beast Chakra at most.

Uzumaki Ayaka was simply more concerned about Hyuga Mirai. Everything else came second.

Tsunade did not stop Uzumaki Ayaka from leaving. She knew that this White-eyed Kid before her was the truly troublesome one. Jiraiya had already clearly explained Hyuga Mirai’s strength to her, yet after encountering him, Tsunade still could not resist attacking.

"Princess Tsunade, I believe you and I should have quite a lot in common, but it seems you have no intention of having a proper conversation."

Hyuga Mirai spoke slowly as he formed hand seals. Numerous runes appeared across his body before vanishing again. After releasing the Added-Weight Rock Seal, Hyuga Mirai’s body immediately felt much lighter.

As for Tenseigan Mode and Sage Mode, Hyuga Mirai had given his Sage Chakra to Kushina and had yet to gather much more. Tenseigan Mode consumed too much Chakra, and Tsunade was a Taijutsu-type ninja anyway—there was no need to activate Sage Mode against her.

He would beat her up and take her away. If she dared resist, Hyuga Mirai would cut himself.

"Likewise, White-eyed Kid. Back at Konoha Hospital, I already wanted to teach you a proper lesson. Now I’ve finally gotten my wish."

After Tsunade spoke, she formed hand seals as well. Numerous Curse Mark patterns spread from the diamond mark on her forehead, instantly covering her entire body.

This was Tsunade’s unique ninjutsu: the Yin Seal and the Strength of a Hundred Seal. As long as her Chakra was not depleted in battle, she was practically immortal.

"Brat, come on!"

After speaking, Tsunade used the Body Flicker Technique to appear before Hyuga Mirai, then viciously brought a kick down at him. With her Monstrous Strength, she could concentrate Chakra in any part of her body and unleash power far beyond that of an ordinary person.

If other ninja faced Tsunade’s move, they would likely retreat and evade at once. But Hyuga Mirai met it with both palms, wanting to test just how strong Tsunade truly was.

His Taijutsu was among the very best in the Ninja World. Even if he was weaker than Tsunade in raw strength, there was no need for him to evade during a Taijutsu clash.

bang!

Hyuga Mirai’s hands blocked Tsunade’s Heavenly Foot of Pain, and he instantly felt an enormous force assault every part of his body. It was as though his body had suddenly been subjected to six or seven times gravity; his bones and muscles ached.

Like a nail, he was driven ankle-deep into the ground by the force of Tsunade’s kick. If not for Hyuga Mirai’s long-term Taijutsu training, which had strengthened his body through gravity and Sage Art—

—his arms would have already broken from that kick.

"It’s not over yet!"

Tsunade shouted, twisting her body in midair before swinging another punch at Hyuga Mirai.

bang!

The force of this punch was no weaker than that kick. Though Hyuga Mirai blocked it, he was still sent flying more than ten meters away.

He blocked it!?

Tsunade’s face showed surprise. Her kick and punch had both landed squarely on Hyuga Mirai, yet it had felt as though the White-eyed Kid’s muscles and bones had not suffered any serious damage.

"As expected of the Princess of Monstrous Strength. If you hit a vital point, it really could be dangerous."

Hyuga Mirai’s voice came from within the dust. After briefly treating his muscle injuries, he walked out of the cloud.

"I’ve seen your Monstrous Strength. Now, let me show you the Gentle Fist."

The moment he finished speaking, Hyuga Mirai vanished.

So fast!

That was the only thought that flashed through Tsunade’s mind. She immediately raised her hands in front of her chest, but although she had reacted in time, her body was still just a fraction too slow.

bang!

Hyuga Mirai struck her abdomen with a palm. Powerful force and Chakra instantly surged into Tsunade’s body, damaging her internal organs and tissues.

Yet in an instant, the injuries Hyuga Mirai had inflicted were healed by the Strength of a Hundred Seal.

But Hyuga Mirai’s next palm strike followed immediately. One palm after another came at Tsunade, making it difficult for her to defend herself.

Never engage the Hyuga Clan in close combat—this was a long-standing rule in the Ninja World.

Although many powerful ninja had never taken those words to heart, that was only because the Hyuga Clan had not produced a ninja worthy enough to inherit Tenji’s title. If a ninja of that caliber appeared, the other ninja would once again remember this rule.

For example, Tsunade right now.

Hyuga Mirai’s Gentle Fist strikes were incredibly fast. Though their heavy force did not match her Monstrous Strength, it was still enough to shatter boulders. The strikes also carried Chakra capable of damaging internal organs. Although the Strength of a Hundred Seal could heal her, the rapid rate of his attacks still left Tsunade in great discomfort.

"Brat, don’t get too full of yourself!"

Tsunade shouted angrily. Powerful Chakra erupted from her body, and this Chakra was part of her unique Medical Ninjutsu. Once struck by it, an enemy’s neural reflexes could be disrupted.

But before Tsunade could react, Hyuga Mirai charged straight into the Chakra burst and instantly seized both her wrists.

The Disorderly Disturbance Technique didn’t work?

Tsunade’s beautiful eyes widened as she thought in confusion.

As if he knew what Tsunade was thinking, Hyuga Mirai smiled and said to her, "Princess Tsunade, I’m a Medical-nin of the Hyuga Clan. The principles behind your ninjutsu cannot easily escape these Byakugan eyes of mine."

Revolving Heaven!

Hyuga Mirai held Tsunade’s wrists and spun together with her in the Revolving Heaven. Then, under the impact of Chakra, he directly flung Tsunade away.

bang! bang! bang!

Only after crashing through five or six massive trees did Tsunade stop herself from flying backward.

Sorry for being late. First update—there’ll be another one soon!