Inside a civilian house.
Dan Kato coughed up a mouthful of blood, his aura weak and his appearance incredibly wretched.
Several Konoha Jonin were guarding Dan Kato, and even Tsunade was sitting nearby.
Noticing the change in Dan Kato, Tsunade's expression shifted, and she asked urgently, "What happened?"
Dan Kato wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and said with regret,
"The attack with the Spirit Transformation Technique failed. Yagyu's soul is too powerful."
Tsunade frowned. "Are you okay right now?"
Dan Kato smiled bitterly.
"My soul was attacked by Yagyu. It's riddled with holes now; I'm afraid I won't live much longer."
Tsunade formed hand seals to use the Summoning Technique, summoning a slug and tossing it onto Dan Kato to heal him.
Tsunade said, "I can't heal injuries to the soul, as I haven't done any research on it."
"But as for your physical injuries, I can have Katsuyu treat them."
Accepting Katsuyu's treatment, Dan Kato took a deep breath and said,
"Thank you, Lady Tsunade."
He gazed fixedly at Tsunade and said,
"There is something I've always wanted to tell you."
"I didn't have the courage before, but if I don't say it now, it might be too late. Lady Tsunade, I like you..."
A look of astonishment appeared on Tsunade's face. After hesitating for a moment, she replied with a forced smile, "Is that so? I understand."
If Dan Kato weren't already heavily injured, Tsunade would definitely have let him taste her Monstrous Strength Punch.
There was a reason Tsunade had been single for so many years.
Even Jiraiya didn't dare to confess rashly; who did Dan Kato think he was?
In the original story, the reason they became a couple was because Tsunade made the first move.
Who is the seme (top), who is the uke (bottom), and who takes the initiative—this is a very serious issue.
Only Tsunade confesses to others; no one dares to confess to Tsunade.
Not only because of her excellence but also because of her violent temper, ready to serve up a fist at the slightest disagreement.
"Oh, Dan Kato!"
"I never expected you to have the guts to confess to a woman more dominant than yourself."
"Tsunade is superior to you in every aspect. Where did you find the courage to confess to her?"
"Or have you already abandoned your dignity and face as a man?"
"If so, then you are truly scary!"
A slick voice suddenly rang out. Brilliant golden light bloomed within the house, condensing countless light particles into Yagyu's form.
"Yagyu of the Hidden Mist?"
Tsunade and the others looked at Yagyu warily, as if facing a formidable enemy.
Yagyu, however, examined Dan Kato with interest. This man really was a tragedy!
In the original story, he went to the front lines right after Tsunade confessed to him, was gifted the accursed necklace by her, and unsurprisingly kicked the bucket.
Now, he had just confessed to Tsunade, and before even getting her approval, he was about to be finished off again.
Leaving aside the damage Yagyu had previously inflicted on Dan Kato's soul, Yagyu wasn't going to let him off simply because he had overheard that confession.
The Qi Xi Festival (Chinese Valentine's Day) is already over, yet you dare come here and nauseate me?
You're asking for death!
Without another word, Yagyu raised his hand and fired a laser beam. The golden light shot forward, aiming to pierce right through Dan Kato.
"Watch out!"
Tsunade shouted. Without hesitation, she punched the ground, flipping up a slab of earth and stone to act as a shield, attempting to block Yagyu's laser.
"It's useless, you know!"
Yagyu hummed lightly. His body transformed into countless light particles, moving instantly to appear behind Dan Kato in the blink of an eye.
"Speed is weight!"
"Young Dan Kato!"
"Have you ever been kicked at the speed of light?"
Yagyu spoke nonchalantly. His leg, wrapped in light particles, kicked Dan Kato directly in the head, sending him smashing through the wall and flying out.
[Achievement Unlocked: Killed Dan Kato!]
[Template Character: Kizaru!]
[Unlock Progress: 30%!]
Starting from his conflict with Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others, Yagyu had achieved a series of milestones, bringing his unlock progress to 30%.
"Damn it!"
Tsunade charged at Yagyu in a rage, throwing a punch filled with menacing momentum.
The corners of Yagyu's mouth curled up into Kizaru's signature mocking expression. He cried out with exaggerated fear, "Such powerful momentum! Truly scary!"
Whoosh!
Tsunade's fist passed harmlessly through Yagyu's body, blasting apart the thick wall behind him instead.
"'Big boobs, no brains'—that saying seems to be a universal truth!"
"Since you joined the battle against me, didn't you bother to learn about my abilities?"
Yagyu looked at Tsunade helplessly, speaking at an leisurely pace.
"Damn it!"
"Just as difficult to deal with as the intel said, but I won't back down easily."
"I might struggle to defeat you, but it won't be easy for you to defeat me either."
Tsunade declared with high spirits and fighting intent.
"Naïve!"
"As a medical ninja, not prioritizing your own protection first..."
"Should I call you brave, or should I call you stupid?"
"Young Tsunade!"
"Have you ever experienced a light-speed kick?"
Yagyu spoke nonchalantly. In a flash, he appeared beside Tsunade and unceremoniously kicked out.
Tsunade swung her fist angrily to meet him, countering with her unparalleled strength.
However, her menacing fist passed right through Yagyu's leg. The excessive force of her own swing threw her off balance.
Then, Yagyu performed a Thomas flare (gymnastic move), his long leg passing through Tsunade's body before swinging back. His foot, wrapped in light particles, slammed unceremoniously into Tsunade.
Boom!
Tsunade was sent flying, crashing through several walls.
"Don't think just because you're pretty, I won't hit you."
"We are enemies, so prepare yourself!"
"Since you participated in the operation to kill me, I'll at least make you pay a small price."
Yagyu said nonchalantly, raising his hand to fire a laser beam at where Tsunade had landed.
Boom!
Rubble flew everywhere, but Tsunade managed to escape just in time.
"You bastard..."
Tsunade glared at Yagyu furiously.
Yagyu said slowly, "Count yourself lucky! At least you weren't killed outright like Dan Kato."
Tsunade's expression froze for a moment before she shouted angrily, "I don't need you to hold back!"
Yagyu replied nonchalantly, "Don't speak in such absolutes. What's wrong with special treatment?"
With a glance, Yagyu's Observation Haki detected the Konoha experts rushing over.
He hesitated a little. How should I deal with these people?