"Do you know how valuable the pills are?"
At the dining table, Mito along with Yoichi and Tsunade ate sumptuously. In the past, Mito actually ate in this huge space all by herself without her husband and the occupied Senju members, sensing the villa's lethargic atmosphere at a mere glance.
Currently, she feels a little bit inclined and delighted to be accompanied by two gluttonous children on her side.
"Yes, Mito-sama. Sadly, the procurement and refining process of the pills ought to be so demanding in terms of the exotic herbs..." Yoichi replied with a little bit of knowledge about the creation of Qi Blood Pills.
In Martial Arts novels, the materials for formulating such magical pills were so valuable and priceless. Some of the herbs should be seen in the untouched mountains, zesty forests, and deep seabeds with uncertain probabilities in consideration.
Although the locations came off as easy to discover, Yoichi had firm suspicions that he might be able to see those magical herbs and secure them for his own benefit.
"I see..." Wiping her mouth elegantly, Mito then glanced at Yoichi and said, "Then, how about buying those pills? My Senju Clan can provide you with numerous amounts of resources at your disposal."
What?! So you're telling me that we still have that amount of money? Why did my grandma not disclose that to me?
At this point, Tsunade felt a little bit of lament and cursed inwardly, looking at her grandmother purposefully.
The Matriarch of the Senju Clan finally revealed her fangs or isn't she?
"I politely refuse your proposal. As you can see, it is my only resource at hand and it was valuable to my practice in Extreme Taijutsu..."
Upon hearing Yoichi's stubborn refusal, Mito shook her head until the child continued, "However, I suppose your Senju Clan needed such very promising resources. I think that I can form an advantageous alliance and provide you with the pills if I ever have a surplus amount of pills available."
What an impertinent brat!
"But how can we—" Mito wanted to retort with his ridiculous proposition.
"I can provide you with one bottle of pills right now." Until Yoichi took out a porcelain bottle and uncorked the lid, smoothly permeating the dining room with a strong medicinal scent of herbs within those pea-sized pills.
Like a devil's advocate, his smile along with the two dumbfounded hosts felt like an unscrupulous businessman with his seductive proposal, tempting them into his own bidding.
At this point, Yoichi wanted the resources of the Senju Clan even with an unsteady proposal, using the clan's already dwindling reserves without a certain and secure procurement of the Qi Blood Pills.
However, the Senju has a lot of jutsu including Flying Thunder God, Shadow Clone, Edo Tensei, and so much more techniques. Similarly, he wanted to indirectly rekindle the clan's already stoked-out fire within their hearts.
"You are essentially robbing us! Why would you even—" Tsunade glared at Yoichi in annoyance and puffed her cheeks, feeling disbelief in her heart until she noticed her grandma's hand at the scene.
"... I agree to your suggestion." Mito waved her hand and gradually stood up, looking at Yoichi intently before she added, "However, there's something that truly piqued my interest. Can I ask you a question?"
Seeing Mito's stern expression, Yoichi merely nodded as he felt the regal authority coupled with the dominance Mito manifested across the room.
"What is your true purpose for this absurd suggestion? Why did you try and offer this to your clan?" Mito narrowed her eyes as the stillness of the atmosphere pervaded.
On the other hand, Tsunade couldn't help but feel nervous while a cold sweat slid off her cheek, indeed filled with trepidation and expectation.
"It is because I wanted to promote Martial Arts in the whole world!" Yoichi declared with a fiery resolution and determination, igniting in his eyes as he added, "With your timely help, I could finally propagate these awesome techniques in the near future!"
"Foolish child, so you wanted to torment and subject them to painful practices without any significant benefits?" Mito shook her head vehemently and looked at the child's passionate yet absurd ambition.
"Pain is not always suffering, it's about pain defining who you are. In that time period, how many lives perished? How many survived just to see a bright tomorrow? So many griefs, despairs, and angers yet they still went on with uncertainty!"
"Mito-sama, did you quit fighting alongside your husband? No, right?"
"Furthermore, you are vastly distinct from the Uchiha Clan. Arrogance was deeply ingrained in their bones and they are very faithful to these eyes."
As Yoichi continued with ardent words, his Sharingan subconsciously activated. Then, he went along once more, "These eyes weren't the future, this is! Our hearts with stubborn will!"
For a while, Mito actually saw silhouettes of Hashirama's irrational dreams and Tobirama's brilliance, slowly incorporated into Yoichi's body.
What a ludicrous goal... However, he's quite right. If an individual doesn't give all he's got, then he will be eaten up by numerous regrets and shame.
"Sit down, Yoichi-kun..." Mito sat down and pinched her nose in annoyance, finding the child problematic and persistent in his wolfish ambitions.
So that's his dreams... How inspiring!
On the side, Tsunade glanced at her peer in a different light. Propagating such a wonderful technique with numerous amounts of problems in this Shinobi World was something foolish yet motivating.
"Thank you for your approval, Mito-sama. Take this bottle as a sign of our allegiance." Although he hid several purposes, his main reason was truthfully revealed.
Another concession to my pragmatic beliefs... I felt like a hypocrite at this point.
Yoichi thought as he sat down and bitterly smiled at himself.
"You are quite good at twisting words, Yoichi. Also, don't be polite to me. Call me Mito or Grandma if you want to..."
"What are you implying, Grandma?!"
Upon hearing Mito's teasing remark, Tsunade felt her cheeks flush and vehemently fought back with intensity.
In contrast, Yoichi merely nodded. Exhausted from his earlier speech as he ate some food, not minding such a playful comment in his mind.
Business and personal relationships must have their distinctions.
Otherwise, it would be disastrous and lethal.
Regardless, his plan succeeded as the thoughts of mastering Flying Thunder God, Shadow Clone, and more, or modifying them crossed into Yoichi's rationality.
Sure, Yoichi's Chakra within his body was now violent and volatile. But the practicality of teleportation and training proficiency with the shadow clones was something he wanted to comprehend and experiment with.
With almost 20 years before the 2nd Great Shinobi War, these ideas might be realized in the future and grant him the opportunity to experience being an elusive shinobi like Minato or a shadow clone printer like Naruto.
As for a bottle of Qi Blood Pills, it was merely a minor compromise. It granted him a reasonable deal regardless of how it was honestly painful Yoichi felt right now.
They are really the future of the village... I must protect them with my influence as long as I'm alive...
For a while, the atmosphere came back into the usual jovial mood as Mito looked at the two with acceptance.
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In the afternoon.
"Thank you so much for providing me with a wonderful experience as a guest. Mito-sama– I mean, Mito-san and Tsunade." Yoichi stuttered a bit after seeing Mito's knowing look but he recovered swiftly and gave his polite gratitude.
"Likewise, Yoichi-kun... I hope you will visit me occasionally in your free time." Mito wanted to talk more with an intelligent child and listen to his ideals or beliefs.
However, time flies by quickly.
"See you at school, Yoichi!" Tsunade waved her hands repeatedly as Yoichi nodded and slowly went forward, gradually fading away in the distance.
Time is tight, I need to look for those Ame-Nins in the Uchiha District.
With a slight turnaround, he glanced at the dusky sunset and immediately decided on his plans, walking to the prosperous district while his five senses were overclocking for any alleyways or dark corners.
"So, what do you think of him? Tsunade?"
Meanwhile, Tsunade and Mito arrived at home. After she sat down, Mito couldn't help but look for Tsunade's opinion about Yoichi and his goals.
"Yoichi? I guess he's somewhat ambitious and earnest in his own way. I never imagined his pursuits until now." Tsunade replied casually while practicing her own set of posture techniques in the backyard.
"Hmmm... I suppose his still very cautious. According to Hiruzen's reports, Yoichi miraculously survived in Amegakure with only his intellect and cleverness." At this moment, Mito revealed a shocking revelation that truly made Tsunade stop in her training.
"What?! So you mean he undoubtedly came out of that wretched land all by himself?!" Tsunade went closer to Mito and saw her grandma's silent admission, unable to process such mind-boggling news she had heard.
"That's why I really hope that this kid could be able to adjust to Konoha wholeheartedly... Those kinds of scars in his body and mind were something that time could only mend." Mito's eyes flashed with sympathy for Yoichi's disastrous upbringing.
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(Current Progress)
[Heavenly Demon Posture: (Perfection) 0/1000]
[Mountain Crushing Fist: (Small Success) 78/300]
[Lightning Spear Thrust: (Small Success) 52/300]
[Phantom Steps: (Small Success) 101/300]
[Secret Technique: Face Changing (Entry) 21/100]
[Tickets: 1 Prismatic, 0 Gold, 0 Silver.]
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Back to the same schedule I guess. Hehehe... I have some personal things to do so read as much as you like! As for the writing, it felt forced in my opinion as well as the interactions but I planned to polish that in the future so stay tuned!
Shoutout to Obligation and HologramBuddha for the Power Stones! Holy shit! Absolute Cinema!
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