i am kimimaro

The Byakugou Seal, also known as the Byakugou Technique, is a technique developed by Tsunade on the foundation of the Yin Seal. It unleashes the full power of the Yin Seal, enhancing all aspects of the body's attributes. It's somewhat similar to Sage Mode but not as powerful.

Tsunade had mentioned the Byakugou Seal to Kimimaro when she taught him the Yin Seal before, but she didn't teach it to him then, saying the time wasn't right. Unexpectedly, she handed him the scroll of the Byakugou Technique directly now.

"Lady Tsunade, this..."

"Still want the Creation Rebirth technique I mentioned last time? Forget about it. With your current body condition, if you learn Creation Rebirth, your bloodline disease might immediately flare up and kill you."

Kimimaro gave a wry smile.

"Lady Tsunade, you know that's not what I meant."

"If it's not, then stop dawdling. Take it when it's given to you. Consider it a thank-you gift for curing my fear of blood."

Hearing this, Kimimaro didn't say anything more and put the scroll into his ninja tool bag.

"Lady Tsunade, Sister Shizune, thank you for the gifts. I have to go now, take care of yourselves. Lady Tsunade, drink less alcohol, it's not good for your health. Also, go to the casino less, your luck is really too bad. Sister Shizune, be careful when you're researching poisons."

"Alright, it's only three months, it's not long, don't be so sentimental, really."

Shizune rarely complained.

Tsunade hugged Kimimaro tightly.

The strange sensation startled him.

Ton Ton also walked to Pikachu's side, and the two cuties were expressing their farewell in their own way.

Both were quite reluctant.

"Pika Pika."

"Poyo Poyo."

Pikachu's small hands touched Ton Ton's little head, and Ton Ton seemed to enjoy it quite a bit.

In this strange scene, Pikachu looked like an old father.

"Lady Tsunade?"

Tsunade's hug was very tight, as if she wanted to crush Kimimaro.

Suddenly, she whispered in Kimimaro's ear, in a voice only the two of them could hear, "Kimimaro, next time you come back, let me see your true face."

Kimimaro's whole body shook, his face full of disbelief.

Did Tsunade know his appearance was fake?

When did she find out?

Was it after the surgery last time when he was weak and exposed a flaw?

Before Kimimaro could ask, Tsunade had already let go of him, pulled the unprepared Shizune, and left directly.

"Let's go."

Waving her hand, Tsunade left with Shizune without looking back.

Looking at the two people quickly leaving, the expression on Kimimaro's face was a bit complicated.

"I'm sorry, Lady Tsunade."

Kimimaro set foot on the road back to the Sound Village.

On the other side, Shizune asked curiously, "Lady Tsunade, why did you teach the Byakugou Seal to Kimimaro in such a hurry? His Yin Seal hasn't even been condensed yet."

"I'm afraid there won't be a chance."

"No chance? How could there be no chance? Kimimaro said he's only going for three months. Is there danger in his mission this time?"

Shizune immediately became agitated.

"No, that's not the reason... Forget it, let's talk about it later."

Tsunade didn't want to say more, and Shizune could only put her doubts aside.

But she felt it was strange, why would Tsunade say such a thing.

Tsunade sighed and looked back in the direction Kimimaro had left.

Being able to disguise himself as Dan and Nawaki without her knowing.

In Tsunade's knowledge, probably only Orochimaru had this ability.

Therefore, in her deduction, the reason why this young man from the Kaguya clan could appear in front of her in this form must be Orochimaru's doing.

Only Orochimaru knew her past and weaknesses, knew the appearance of the people she cared about, and at the same time, would use such despicable means.

But Tsunade could also feel that Kimimaro's feelings for her were not fake.

She could also feel the struggle in Kimimaro's heart.

It was precisely because of this that Tsunade chose to help him even after seeing through the disguise.

Even if he was from Orochimaru's camp, it didn't matter too much.

After all, at this moment, Tsunade's impression of Orochimaru wasn't too bad. In her view, his defection from Konoha was just a microcosm of internal strife.

Orochimaru was just a scapegoat.

Because of this, she felt quite sympathetic towards him.

Even if she was tricked by Orochimaru, she would only be a little angry and wouldn't directly turn against him.

Growing up together since childhood, fighting side by side for many years, the bond between the three Sannin was hard for ordinary people to understand.

The reason for their complete break was the death of the Third Hokage.

And now, the Third Hokage was still alive and well.

Tsunade guessed that Kimimaro's departure this time was probably to discuss follow-up treatment with Orochimaru.

After all, Orochimaru had more say in genetics.

Thinking of this, Tsunade had a feeling that the next time she met Kimimaro, things might be different.

The Byakugou Seal was a way for her to settle things.

It was also to repay Kimimaro for curing her fear of blood.

Tsunade never liked owing favors.

If Kimimaro knew that Tsunade's guess was surprisingly accurate, he would probably give a wry smile.

"Shizune, let's go, let's go to the casino and have a good gamble! It's been a long time since I've had a big gambling spree!"

Tsunade decided to indulge herself.

"Ah? Lady Tsunade, no. You finally haven't gambled for two years."

"Stop talking nonsense, let's go!"

Looking at Tsunade's heroic back, Shizune burst into tears.

Her wallet was going to be empty again.

The big fat sheep was back in the ninja world.

Shizune was already starting to miss the days when Kimimaro was around.

Meanwhile,

Kimimaro was heading towards the Sound Village with Pikachu.

In his hand, he held a scroll, which was Orochimaru's previous message.

There was only one sentence written on it.

"The two-year period is up, return to the Sound Village immediately."

"It seems that Orochimaru's Konoha Crush plan has been finalized. Just in time, my plan also needs to rely on the Konoha Crush plan to be realized. But this way, I don't have much time left."

Usually, it would be extremely difficult to enter Konoha and attack the Hyuga clan.

But during the Konoha Crush plan, it would be much easier.

With Genin from various countries gathered, Konoha's defense would be severely weakened.

This would give Kimimaro a chance, and the best chance.

But before that, he had to come up with a treatment plan, otherwise, it would all be for nothing.

Whether he needed the Hyuga clan's cells, or their Byakugan, or both.

Furthermore, how to make the genes fuse and compensate for the defects of the Shikotsumyaku.

These were all things he had to consider.

"It seems there are a lot of things to do next. I must return to the Sound Village as soon as possible and formulate a plan. Orochimaru urging me to go back most likely means he needs my help somewhere."

Thinking of this, Kimimaro tapped his toes, and his speed immediately increased.

Shunpo!

After two years of training, although he didn't spend much time on Shunpo, his progress was also significant.

Once used, his speed was so fast that it was astonishing.

In the forest, white figures flashed continuously. Kimimaro's figure suddenly became shorter, shedding the image of Kaguya Kimimaro and transforming back into the handsome white-haired boy.

Kaguya Kimimaro, returns!

(End of Chapter)