Beeeside Ryosuke, Tsunade suddenly bit her finger and drew a summoning seal on the ground.
"Summoning Jutsu."
A column of smoke rose from the seal, and out appeared a small, adorable slug.
It was obviously a slug avatar, a part of Tsunade's summoning technique. The slug looked at her and asked,
"Tsunade, why did you summon me?"
"I need you to attach your avatar to Ryosuke," Tsunade replied. "If something important happens, I can communicate with him through you."
Tsunade's concern was rooted in what Shikaku Nara had previously told her—the threat of the Ten-Tails. One blast from that terrifying beast could flatten Konoha entirely, leaving no survivors.
Though she was bold by nature, facing such a monster without Ryosuke at her side made her genuinely afraid.
The slug immediately slid into Ryosuke's body at her request. Ryosuke, understanding her worries, allowed it. With the slug avatar connected, Tsunade could stay in touch and monitor him. This ensured that even if the masked man Obito attempted to sabotage Konoha, she wouldn't be helpless.
Indeed, Konoha's unity was strong. With the combined forces of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, the Hyuga, and the Uchiha clans, no one in the village was foolish enough to be caught off guard. If Obito tried anything, his actions would be noticed.
Tsunade sighed in frustration—if only they had eliminated Obito earlier. That guy is insane, capable of killing anyone and doing anything. Next time I see him, I must end him.
Obito hadn't appeared in Konoha for a long time, and his current activities remained unknown.
After that, Shizune (Shizune's counterpart, "Shizune" in fanfic) noticed Ryosuke preparing to leave and made her request: she wanted to get pregnant too. She didn't want to be left behind Tsunade, who was already expecting her second child. Naturally, Ryosuke granted her wish.
Shizune's body was delicate, soft, and petite, similar to Yugao Uzuki's. Though not large, it was well-proportioned, pleasant, and comfortable. In other words, she was perfect for him.
After parting ways with Shizune, Ryosuke returned home to rest. The last few days had been physically exhausting, and he needed to recover before heading to Kirigakure.
To recover faster, he engaged in daily training. Each session produced a warm flow throughout his body, relieving fatigue and restoring strength.
During one training session, a young girl approached him. Her expression was clearly unhappy.
She was the one girl who had long admired Ryosuke—the one who had hoped to be his first partner. Beeut now, he had so many women and children.
She remembered that Ryosuke had shown interest in her before—but she had been too young and physically undeveloped. If she had been older, she could have been his first.
Although she knew childbirth was exhausting, she wasn't afraid. Others could do it, so she could too.
Ryosuke stopped training and asked gently,
"Izumi, why the long face? Did someone make you angry? Should I teach them a lesson?"
Izumi forced a small smile, hiding her frustration. The person making her upset was standing right in front of her—Ryosuke himself.
She leaned slightly closer, hopeful, and spoke quietly,
"Ryosuke… could you… take me too? I want to get pregnant as well."
At this point, she had just graduated from the Ninja Academy. At this age in the fanfic's world, she could technically conceive. If she waited, Ryosuke might have too many children by the time she was ready—and she didn't want a stepchild older than herself.
Ryosuke froze, considering her words.
In the Warring States era of the ninja world, girls as young as twelve could bear children. Even in the time of the First and Second Hokage, such cases were not uncommon. However, letting someone so young conceive now would shorten her lifespan and her body hadn't fully matured to experience childbirth safely.
He might like young girls, but he was not a pervert.
"Izumi… this will have to wait until you're older," he said gently.
"At least sixteen. That's when someone in the Naruto world is considered an adult."
At sixteen, she would be fully developed and become a charming and beautiful young woman.
Izumi's cheeks turned bright red. Though disappointed, she understood. She pinched her small chest—a reminder that she wasn't yet ready.
She murmured,
"Then… Ryosuke, promise me. When I turn sixteen, I'll become your woman too."
Ryosuke smiled, unable to refuse.
"Alright. I promise."
Izumi's heart soared, and she hugged him tightly, inhaling his enticing scent. She couldn't believe how good he smelled—it was almost intoxicating.
A few days later, Ryosuke had fully restored his strength and prepared to depart immediately.
He packed several sets of black clothing and white masks, each covering only the eyes and nose.
From now on, he would operate under the title: "God King of the Ninja World."
At least it sounded imposing and authoritative.
His destination was the Land of Water, east of the Land of Fire, separated by the sea. There was also a small country in between, the Land of Waves.
The Land of Water was composed of several islands. The central island was large, so he would need to take a ship.
After several days at the port in the Land of Fire, he searched for a passenger ship to the Land of Water—but found none. Only a cargo ship remained, carrying goods.
The ship captain, puzzled, asked,
"Young man, why do you want to go to that cursed place? The Land of Water isn't stable like the Land of Fire. The political situation there is chaotic—even ninjas have no peace. For your own life, you might reconsider."
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