"Dai, what kind of jutsu is this?"
" I call it the Eight Gates. Currently, I can only open the sixth gate. "
Dai honestly answered Sakumo's question.
" This jutsu can grant power surpassing that of a Kage when the eighth gate is opened? "
Natsuki still remembered what Kawaki had said.
Dai nodded and told about the danger of the Eight Gates.
" However, opening the eighth gate, the Death Gate, comes at the cost of one's life. "
" Don't use it unless it's absolutely necessary. "
Kawaki-kun's expression was solemn. After all, this guy died after opening the Eight Gates.
" Haha, it's too early to say. I haven't reached that level of training yet. "
Dai laughed heartily, not believing he could soon reach the level of opening the Eight Gates.
"Well, can I learn your jutsu?"
Sakumo's face turned red as he hesitantly spoke up.
He was tempted by the Eight Gates.
" Sakumo. "
Natsuki thought it was impolite and didn't want her husband to practice such a dangerous jutsu.
" It's okay. It's just a skill outside oneself. "
" If Big Brother Sakumo wants to learn, I'll surely teach him. "
" How can there be no companions on the path of youth? "
Dai generously agreed, which surprised Kawaki. In the original plot, he only taught his own son.
" Thanks. Stay for lunch and have a drink. "
Sakumo happily invited Dai to stay for a meal. He liked Dai's personality and saw him as a future sparring partner.
"Who would want to fight Kawaki? It's completely unskillful."
During lunch, Sakumo and Dai drank until their faces turned red. Kawaki couldn't understand how his big brother could get along so well with Dai.
Could it be that the bond between Kakashi and Guy started from their fathers' generation?
In the end, Kawaki escorted a tipsy Dai out of the Hatake family gate. It was a pity he didn't see Dai perform the Drunken Fist.
Maybe the Drunken Fist was Rock Lee's exclusive skill.
" Kawaki-kun, don't see me off. "
" I'm fine. "
Alcohol really was a great way to bring men closer. Dai no longer called Kawaki "Lord Kawaki".
" Okay, then take it easy. "
Kawaki watched Dai stagger away. It seemed that in the Second Shinobi World War, Konoha would have one more ninja with a title.
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The next day, Sakumo started training with Dai to learn the Eight Gates.
Natsuki was at home, taking care of her pregnancy, while Kawaki continued to slack off.
Minato was fully focused on developing the Rasengan, but unfortunately, he still had no clue.
Orochimaru even began to think that this was just something Kawaki came up with to tease kids.
How could one possibly condense a Chakra ball out of thin air on their hand, without any attributes, and with irregular high-speed rotation?
If you're so good at thinking, why don't you do it yourself?
Tsunade had an important matter to discuss with Kawaki today and asked him to wait at home.
In fact, it was all in vain. Kawaki hardly ever went out except to see Tsunade.
Tsunade arrived before lunchtime. After lunch, the two sat down in the quiet room.
The content of this conversation was extremely confidential and important.
" Kawaki-kun, remember when I said I wanted to study my grandfather's cells? "
Tsunade mentioned this, and Kawaki instantly perked up.
" I remember. Is it time to put it on the agenda?
Kawaki remembered that Orochimaru obtained Hashirama's cells by digging up the First Hokage's grave.
Could it be that Tsunade was also going to take him to dig up a grave?
"I haven't made up my mind yet, so I came to discuss it with you."
Kawaki was still thinking that if Tsunade asked him whether they should dig up the grave or not, whether he should say yes or yes.
"Tell me what you think."
Kawaki looked serious and didn't show his thoughts. A wrong guess might get him beaten.
"I've said that the research on my grandfather's cells was in the village. And it was sealed by my teacher."
"Inside, there are not only experimental data, but also my grandfather's cells."
"I'm thinking about whether I can ask my teacher for them."
"I'm not sure if there will be any bad consequences."
Tsunade now knew her own shortcomings. She was no match for these old foxes, so she came to ask Kawaki.
Otherwise, with her personality, she should be in Hiruzen Sarutobi's office right now.
"Let me think about it."
Kawaki originally thought there were no more Hashirama's cells in the laboratory; otherwise, Orochimaru wouldn't have gone so far as to dig up the First Hokage's grave.
Since Tanzō had already been killed by him, there was no such threat any more.
The Third Hokage's goal was to cultivate a master of Wood Release, which didn't conflict with his own interests.
Throughout the Boruto era, only a handful of people could fuse with Hashirama's cells.
Even Guy was disabled instead of having limbs transplanted with Hashirama's cells.
It was obvious that even if the research on Hashirama's cells was successful, it still couldn't be widely used.
It had high requirements for the person who fused with it.
Thinking of this, Kawaki had already made a decision in his mind, but the Third Hokage's people must not be allowed to participate in the experiment.
"You can go and ask for them. Make it clear in advance that once the technology is developed, it can be used to create Ninjas who can use Wood Release for the village."
"But they must not participate in the experiment. This is our bottom line."
Since the research had been going on for so many years without success, it was obvious that the Third Hokage didn't have a decent scientific research team. Would sending more people over to interfere just hold them back?
"Okay, then I'm relieved. I'll go and talk to my teacher."
The equipment in the underground research room of the hospital had already arrived, so Tsunade couldn't wait to start the research project on Hashirama's cells.
"Don't be in such a hurry. Since you're here already."
Kawaki reached out and grabbed Tsunade's hand as she walked past him.
With a strong pull, Tsunade fell into his arms.
"What are you doing again? There are people around."
Tsunade pressed her hands against Kawaki's chest, her voice shy.
"There's no one. I asked the butler to keep watch when I came in."
Kawaki had already planned it all out.
"..."
Tsunade was speechless. This perv even knew to find someone to stand guard.
"Kiss me and I'll let you go."
Kawaki turned his face and leaned towards Tsunade.
"No."
Tsunade refused and turned her face away.
"Come on, 'no' is just a shy 'yes'."
Kawaki turned his face and kissed that blushing cheek.
"Mm... "
Tsunade's small fists pounded on Kawaki's shoulders, but they had no power at all.
Feeling Kawaki's tongue raging wildly in her mouth, she closed her eyes tightly, her face flushed red.
"You're always taking advantage of me!"
Tsunade got up angrily. At this moment, she was even more alluring to Kawaki.
Her hair was loose, her face was flushed, and her tone was shy, which really struck a chord with Kawaki.
Kawaki didn't say a word. He spread his arms and lunged towards Tsunade, aiming for her legs.
Tsunade saw that something was wrong. This guy was clearly carried away. She took off at a run.
"I said later, so it'll be later."
Kawaki missed and heard Tsunade's words in his ear. She had already disappeared from sight.
"This seductress..."
Kawaki, who had regained his senses, sat cross - legged lazily and poured himself a cup of tea.
"No matter how many tricks you pull, you'll still bear my children in the future."
Muttering to himself, he picked up the teacup and downed it in one gulp.
After a while, he also walked out of the quiet room. He couldn't stand staying alone in such an environment.
When he got to the martial arts training hall, Natsuki was soaking up the sun, and Sakumo had gone to find Dai again.
Those two training maniacs were a perfect match.
In a good mood, Kawaki slowed down his strokes on the Ghost Mastiff.
The Ghost Mastiff raised its head contentedly, letting Kawaki scratch its chin.
Who would have thought that this fearsome man was actually so good at massaging? No wonder he was just torturing me before.
At this time, Tsunade was already at the Hokage Building. She knocked on the door of the Hokage's office.
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