The story of the movie version, *Naruto: Shippuden - The Lost Tower*, isn't too complicated.
The only novelty lies in the special Dragon Vein[b]Dragon Vein[/b].
According to the official setting,
The Dragon Vein[b]Dragon Vein[/b] is the lifeline of the earth, possessing far more Chakra[b]Chakra[/b] than other places. If used carelessly, it will destroy the earth.
This statement is very similar to the concept of the world's will.
As for its ability to traverse time, it's highly likely related to the Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b].
The Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b] is an S - rank Space–Time Ninjutsu[b]Space–Time Ninjutsu[/b].
If the energy is outrageously large, it can undoubtedly traverse time.
What's in doubt is whether one will return to the past or a parallel world.
In the movie version, it should be the former.
Because the Chakra Blade[b]Chakra Blade[/b] accidentally left by Naruto became Sāra's relic.
If it were a different parallel world, it would obviously be difficult for such a situation to occur.
Meanwhile, there's another special point.
Although Hyakuju and Naruto triggered the Dragon Vein[b]Dragon Vein[/b] seal together, their time - traveling was different.
The former traveled earlier.
This also implies the instability of the Dragon Vein[b]Dragon Vein[/b].
Natsume isn't sure if Danzo Shimura triggers the Dragon Vein[b]Dragon Vein[/b] now, whether he'll return twenty years ago.
If he goes back and wantonly alters the past, what will happen?
At the end of the movie version, Minato eliminated everyone's memories to avoid historical chaos.
He didn't even recognize Naruto.
Apparently, it's an implication.
There might really be something like the world's will that will make corrections.
Anyway, Natsume doesn't dare to let Danzo Shimura go back alone.
No matter what, he has to go with him.
No, the best way is for him to go alone and take a look.
See if he can get some destiny value[b]destiny value[/b].
As for coming back, if the Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b] doesn't work, he can rely on the Tamaki of Destiny[b]Tamaki of Destiny[/b].
No matter what, it's safer than letting Danzo Shimura mess things up.
"Kurenai Yuhi."
Kurenai Yuhi knocked on the door and entered. She walked up to the office desk, bent over, and handed out the file in her hand, saying, "Here's what you wanted."
"Thanks."
Natsume glanced at it and thought there was some useful information.
Kurenai Yuhi was wearing a white shirt, with the buttons not fully fastened, revealing her snow - white neck.
Below, she still wore a Pencil Skirt[b]Pencil Skirt[/b], but the usual Black Stockings[b]Black Stockings[/b] were replaced with white stockings[b]white stockings[/b].
Both types of stockings have their own charm, but that's not the point.
Normally, Kurenai Yuhi isn't the kind of Ninja[b]Ninja[/b] who changes her outfit.
In the original story, she almost wore the same outfit throughout.
This change started when she became the Hokage's secretary[b]Hokage's secretary[/b].
Ahem.
I'm not a promiscuous person.
Natsume opened the file and started reading.
It recorded the mission that Minato Namikaze, Shibi Aburame, and Choza Akimichi went on to Loulan when they were young.
But it was very brief.
After all, they had erased their own memories.
But it's enough to confirm the location of Loulan through the mission record.
"Sister Red, return the file."
After Natsume memorized the location, he handed the file to Kurenai Yuhi.
She nodded, swaying her hips, and turned to leave.
Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b].
Natsume appeared in the Land of Wind[b]Land of Wind[/b].
Earlier, he sent his Kage Clone[b]Kage Clone[/b]s to run around various places in the ninja world and left many Flying Thunder God Marks[b]Flying Thunder God Marks[/b].
This one was the closest to Loulan.
Natsume squinted his eyes.
The surroundings were desolate, covered entirely in yellow sand.
It was a desert.
In terms of the environment, the Land of Wind and Sunagakure Village were the harshest, and thus the poorest.
As the Kazekage[b]Kazekage[/b], Rasa had to use Magnet Release[b]Magnet Release[/b] to pan for gold to support his family.
It was truly a tragic situation.
The difficult living environment forced Sunagakure Village to adopt an elite - training approach, prioritizing the cultivation of geniuses.
Why was Gaara able to become the Kazekage[b]Kazekage[/b] at the age of fifteen?
This was one of the reasons.
As long as one is strong enough.
Natsume clapped his hands and entered Sage Mode[b]Sage Mode[/b]. His Sensor[b]Sensor[/b] ability instantly expanded.
The legend of Loulan had been around for a long time, and there were so - called ruins (alleged ruins).
Sunagakure Village had no reason not to investigate.
However, due to the seal left by Minato Namikaze that couldn't be unlocked, they could only let it be.
The Dragon Vein[b]Dragon Vein[/b] seal was a combination of the Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b] and the Uzumaki Sealing Technique[b]Uzumaki Sealing Technique[/b].
Naturally, Sunagakure Village had no way to deal with it before, until the arrival of Danzo Shimura.
In other words, there should be many Ninja[b]Ninja[/b]s at the Dragon Vein[b]Dragon Vein[/b] location at this time.
After Natsume extended his Sensor[b]Sensor[/b] ability, he immediately got results.
He rushed towards the depths of the desert at a high speed.
The sandstorm became more and more fierce, covering the sky and the earth. The visibility was no more than one meter.
For Natsume, this kind of environment could actually hide his tracks well.
Finally, he came in front of a ruin.
Although it was full of broken walls, one could still vaguely tell that it had once been a big city.
Natsume stroked his chin.
This meant that in the near future, Naruto Uzumaki would still travel through time and defeat Hyakuju, who was actually An Lushan.
Otherwise, what was left wouldn't be ruins but a rather prosperous Puppet[b]Puppet[/b] city.
As Natsume expected, there were many Sunagakure Ninja[b]Ninja[/b]s patrolling around the ruins.
He immediately activated his Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan[b]Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan[/b] and slipped in.
In the middle of the ruins, he found an acquaintance.
Baki.
An elite Jonin[b]Jonin[/b] of Sunagakure Village.
The teacher of Gaara, Temari, and Kanpo.
His status was equivalent to that of the Sannin[b]Sannin[/b] in Konoha Village.
Apparently, the entrance was here.
Natsume extended his Sensor[b]Sensor[/b] ability downward and immediately sensed a familiar fluctuation.
The Flying Thunder God Kunai[b]Flying Thunder God Kunai[/b]s left by Danzo Shimura and Minato Namikaze.
Meanwhile, he also sensed the extremely terrifying Chakra[b]Chakra[/b] and Natural Energy[b]Natural Energy[/b] of the Dragon Vein[b]Dragon Vein[/b].
It was so vast that it could exceed that of Kurama.
No wonder it could travel through time. There was really too much of it.
In fact, there were many magical things in the ninja world.
Such as the meteorite of Starry Hidden Village, the Hero Water[b]Hero Water[/b] of Taki Hidden Village, or the Shinigami[b]Shinigami[/b] and evil gods.
It's hard to say whether these things are related to the Otsutsuki Clan[b]Otsutsuki Clan[/b].
Thinking about the Three Great Holy Places[b]Three Great Holy Places[/b] of summoned beasts[b]summoned beasts[/b], it seemed to make sense.
After all, there was a local system.
In Natsume's perception with his Sensor[b]Sensor[/b] ability, the Dragon Vein[b]Dragon Vein[/b] seal had been damaged to a great extent.
It should be not far from being unsealed.
He just didn't know what Danzo Shimura was going to use it for.
Natsume's previous mockery that he wanted to go back to the past to become the Hokage[b]Hokage[/b] was obviously unreasonable.
Because he simply didn't know that the Dragon Vein[b]Dragon Vein[/b] could enable time - travel.
So the most likely scenario is to use the Dragon Vein against himself.
In that case, the day of unsealing is most likely to be set on the day when Sunagakure Village and Konoha Village form an alliance.
With the suddenly erupting energy tide, it wouldn't be a big problem to secretly eliminate a few ninjas.
Natsume could also show off his power during this and completely subdue the ninjas of Konoha Village.
Of course, this is all based on the premise that his guess is correct.
To verify it, Natsume made hand seals and summoned a slug smaller than an ant, sending it in stealthily.
Through visual sharing, he could see the situation in the underground space more clearly.
On the central stone platform, there was a special kunai of Minato Namikaze stuck in it.
Around it was a barrier built with sealing techniques.
Although Natsume didn't know how to use sealing techniques, he could recognize them.
They were all Uzumaki Sealing Techniques.
After all, Minato Namikaze's wife was Kushina Uzumaki.
At this moment, Danzo Shimura was working hard to unseal it.
Judging from the situation, it would probably take a few more days.
Natsume immediately felt relieved and returned to Konoha Village.
However, he left behind a slug and a Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b] Mark.
In case of any situation, he could appear in time.
Hokage's office.
Shizune was startled by Natsume's sudden appearance.
She patted her chest and complained, "Why do you still use the Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b] even in Konoha Village?"
"I went to Sunagakure Village."
Natsume didn't hide it. He sat in the Hokage's seat and asked, "Did you come to see me about something?"
"There's an operation at Konoha Hospital tonight, so could you go back early and cook dinner for Lady Tsunade?"
Shizune blinked her eyes and said.
Actually, it was a lie.
Tsunade had told her not to go home tonight.
She was completely stunned.
Had it really come to this?
Actually, logically speaking, after knowing about the relationship between Natsume and Tsunade, she should have moved out on her own initiative.
But she didn't.
She didn't even know what kind of mindset she was in.
"I got it."
Natsume didn't suspect anything and agreed.
"I've delivered the message. If there's nothing else, I'll head to the hospital."
Shizune glanced at him, didn't expose Tsunade, and then turned around and left the Hokage's office.
Dusk.
Natsume stretched.
Without Tsunade, work had lost a lot of fun.
But luckily, I'll soon see her.
He activated the Flying Thunder God Technique[b]Flying Thunder God Technique[/b].
Natsume appeared in front of the shoe cabinet at his home.
"Sister, I'm home!"
He shouted loudly as he changed his shoes.
"Welcome home."
Tsunade stood up and walked in front of him.
Natsume immediately noticed her affectionate gaze.
Coupled with her gentle and beautiful smile, she looked exactly like a virtuous wife waiting for her husband to come home.
"How do you like my outfit today?"
Tsunade spun around, with an expectant look on her face.
"You look beautiful."
Actually, Natsume had noticed her outfit the moment he saw her.
The form - fitting kimono wrapped around her voluptuous figure. The collar had slipped down to her collarbone, and the cleavage in front was so deep and prominent that it was blinding.
Below was the high - slit hem of the kimono, revealing her plump and shapely thighs and feet wrapped in white ankle socks.
The kimono was entirely white, with sporadic pink cherry blossoms as adornments.
It was both dignified and sexy.
The combination of these two contradictory elements was so captivating that he couldn't take his eyes off her.
Natsume recalled the reward Tsunade had mentioned before he met the Fire Daimyo.
Could this be it?
"Do you like it?"
Tsunade's light - brown eyes sparkled with an alluring glow.
"Love it!"
Natsume hugged her and said, "I like whatever you wear."
"More flattery."
Tsunade smiled and gently asked, "How about I cook dinner tonight?"
"…?"
Natsume's face stiffened. He quickly said, "You're pregnant. I'll do it."
"Do you dislike me?"
Tsunade pushed him away, but her face still beamed with a smile, though her little mouth was pursed, showing a bit of dissatisfaction.
"No!"
Seeing this, Natsume immediately changed his strategy and said, "Then I'll have to trouble you tonight!"
"So obedient."
Tsunade reached out and pulled the kimono up a bit. With a mischievous look in her eyes, she asked, "Guess what's underneath?"
Natsume gasped and stared directly at her thighs.
After multiple explanations from Mikoto Uchiha, he already knew that kimonos don't require underwear.
In other words, there was nothing underneath.
"If you keep this up, you won't even get dinner."
Natsume swallowed hard and said.
"You don't want dinner?"
Tsunade showed a captivating smile and licked her lips. "I was going to serve you myself."
Oh, my god!
Natsume was sure she was up to something. Without hesitation, he bent over and scooped her up.
"Let's take a bath."
Tsunade leaned in his arms. Her fair fingers stroked his cheek as she said, "Next, it'll be a test of your patience because it's not easy to put on a kimono, and it's even harder to take it off."
"I'm very considerate."
Natsume showed a confident smile. He was quite familiar with kimonos.
After all, Mikoto Uchiha loved wearing kimonos the most.
An hour later, the two finished bathing.
Tsunade was so exhausted from soaking in the bath that she lay on the bed to rest.
Natsume wiped her golden hair.
He casually ran his hand across her fair and delicate back.
Tsunade trembled, looked up, and the flush on her face still hadn't faded.
She said, "I can use the Yin Seal."
"What are you talking about?"
Natsume shot her a glare. "You can't have any problems right now. Do you understand?"
Tsunade hesitated to speak but finally nodded.
She sighed silently. She really couldn't beat Natsume on her own.
It would be several years before Hinata could help.
A new day.
Natsume went back to work.
After Tsunade got pregnant, he didn't want to let her work too hard for fear of something going wrong.
There was no other way.
He had to work harder himself.
Natsume opened the door and found someone in the Hokage's office.
Hinata Hyuga.
She was sitting on the sofa, concentrating on a document.
When she heard the footsteps, she looked up, showed a sweet smile, and shouted, "Brother Natsume."
"What are you looking at?"
Natsume couldn't help asking, "You're reading so intently."
"It's the report for our recent mission," Hinata Hyuga replied, getting up and handing the documents to him. "I wrote it. Please check it, brother."
Only then did Natsume remember that after ninjas completed their missions, they had to submit mission reports to the Hokage.
The content of the report was simple, just a detailed account of the mission. For ordinary ninjas, it's just a formality, nothing more. Anyway, as long as they wrote a general overview, no one would say anything. It was rare for someone like Hinata Hyuga to be so meticulous.
Natsume glanced at her beautiful handwriting and couldn't help but nod. As expected of someone from a great clan. The words were extremely beautiful and neatly written.
"Well, I have to take a closer look," Natsume said, noticing the anticipation in her eyes and smiling.
Hinata Hyuga tilted her head slightly, with a hint of uneasiness on her face. She cared so much about Natsume that she didn't want to disappoint him even in small matters. Previously, she cared most about her father's evaluation, but now Hiashi Hyuga had stepped back.
"Do you want to hear the truth or a white lie?" Natsume asked after finishing reading, suddenly having the urge to tease her.
"Um... the truth," Hinata Hyuga said, opening her mouth. She had a bad feeling and nervously grabbed the corner of her clothes. She was like a well - behaved student waiting for the teacher's criticism.
"Well... it's so good that I'm at a loss for words," Natsume drawled, and then said the second half of the sentence under her worried gaze.
"Huh?" Hinata Hyuga was taken aback instinctively. It took her a moment to realize he was pulling a prank on her.
She lowered her head, and a cute blush appeared under her eyes. Apparently, far from being annoyed, she was quite happy.
Natsume reached out and stroked her head, saying, "Work hard next time."
"Okay," Hinata Hyuga replied softly, coming back to her senses.
"You guys have been really busy these days, so I'm giving you some time off." Natsume had to deal with the matter of the Dragon Vein, so he used this reason to send his three students away first.
After Hinata Hyuga left, Kurenai Yuhi entered the Hokage's office.
"Natsume, Sunagakure Village has sent back a message. They hope to form an alliance in a week, at a desert in the Land of Wind."
The report is about four thousand characters long.
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