Multiverse Skill System

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Tsunade's mind went blank for a moment, then filled with immense rage. Her body belonged to Yi Shuihan, and no one but him could touch it; anyone who did would die.

"Strange power..."

The power of chakra gathered caused the void to warp, and Tsunade's entire body was poised to pounce like a cheetah, about to blast the despicable villain behind her into dust.

"There's no need for this, my little Tsunade."

Yi Shuihan's voice rang out at the right moment. Tsunade was startled, and then a flash of light appeared in her mind. This voice completely merged with a certain voice in her memory.

"It's...it's you, you heartless man."

Turning around, the chakra fluctuations had disappeared, but Tsunade's fist still landed on Yi Shuihan's body. However, calling it a punch was more like a massage, as it had no force at all.

Upon seeing Yi Shuihan, Tsunade's pent-up emotions finally erupted, and tears began to well up in her eyes.

Yi Shuihan let Tsunade vent her anger, knowing he was in the wrong. When Tsunade stopped, Yi Shuihan gently hugged her and stroked her back to help calm her down.

"If you ever leave in the future, will you take me with you? I don't want to be separated from you for so long again."

"Ah."

It was a simple, yet warm atmosphere, and Tsunade drifted off to sleep right there.

Tsunade was asleep, so Yi Shuihan couldn't do anything. He tenderly carried Tsunade to bed, covered her with a blanket, and then sat beside her, quietly watching the beauty. At this moment, Yi Shuihan's heart was incredibly peaceful.

While Yi Shuihan was with Tsunade, news of his return was already quietly spreading in Konoha.

Although nine years have passed, the people of Konoha have never given up searching for Yi Shuihan. Some people still remember what Yi Shuihan looks like, and since Yi Shuihan has no intention of hiding himself, his whereabouts were reported soon after he appeared in Konoha.

The Sarutobi clan chief's room.

The Third Hokage was still in good spirits, and one could still vaguely see the demeanor of a ninja hero. It was clear that he had been doing quite well over the years. Even though he had relinquished the heavy responsibility of Hokage, he still served as an elder, secretly keeping Danzo in check. Although the power he controlled was not as great as before, it was still considerable.

"Are you sure you haven't mistaken someone else for that person?"

"I am absolutely certain, I have confirmed it more than once, it is indeed that person."

The appearance of Yi Shuihan is no small matter. This news alone can stir up the ninja world. If Yi Shuihan causes any more trouble, the landscape of the ninja world will be changed.

"Is another turbulent period about to begin?"

He muttered something to himself and fell into deep thought.

The headquarters of the root

Danzo learned of Yi Shuihan's return before the Third Hokage, and he already knew that Yi Shuihan had killed many of his people. Although no one witnessed it, this speculation was far too simplistic.

Danzo's face was half covered, and the only thing visible was his eyes, which were terrifyingly black, as if releasing endless darkness.

"The day has finally come; the demon-slaying plan is officially launched."

"Yes!"

The room fell silent again, and a flame of ambition burned fiercely in Danzo's eyes. Ever since he learned of the power of Uchiha Shisui's eyes, he had been waiting for this day.

"It's time to use the power of Kotoamatsukami."

The third person to receive the news was the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze. It has to be said that Minato Namikaze was still too inexperienced. Over the years, the power he truly controlled was still not as great as that of the retired Third Hokage and Danzo.

Unlike the Third Hokage and Danzo, the Fourth Hokage had no other thoughts upon receiving the news; he was simply very happy. In his view, the return of Yi Shuihan should be a good thing.

Of course, besides the three giants of Konoha, there were some other people who also received the news, but we won't go into details for now.

"Boss, seeing you makes me feel young again."

"Boss, where have you been all these years? You've been gone for nine years!"

"boss."

Mighty, Toyota Ao, and Hatake Sakumo were all very happy to see Yi Shuihan.

"You've worked hard all these years. I originally thought I would only be gone for a few months at most, but I didn't expect a slight accident to happen, so I'm only coming back now."

Judging from the expressions of the three employees, it was clear that they had not betrayed him, so Yi Shuihan treated them rather gently.

"I don't know what kind of accident it was, even you, boss, took so long to resolve."

Toyota asked curiously, unable to fathom what in this world could have trapped Yi Shuihan for so long.

"Uh..." Yi Shuihan was a little unsure how to explain it. After all, it was too bizarre that it had taken him so long to break through. If he told anyone, probably no one would believe him!

"Actually, I just went to break through my strength, but it took me nine years to break through."

"What!?"

Not to mention Toyota Ao, even Hatake Sakumo looked at Yi Shuihan with a blank expression. Breaking through strength, it takes 9 years?

What an incredible speed of breakthrough! It's not that it's too short, it's that it's too long.

This is something that has never been heard of before. Anyone with a modicum of sense would find it unacceptable!

Chapter 374, Parent-Teacher Conference?

Judging from their expressions, Yi Shuihan knew what they were thinking, and his face instantly darkened.

"To be honest, you still don't believe me? Do you think I would lie to you? You're really ignorant. At my level, a period of seclusion is usually measured in decades or even centuries. What's so strange about breaking through in nine years?"

A trace of pressure belonging to the Dao Integration Realm was released, and the three people's expressions immediately changed drastically.

Even though the three of them were considered top-tier ninjas in the entire ninja world, capable of easily defeating even the Hokage, they still knelt before this mere trace of pressure.

I'm truly speechless!

The floorboards were worn through from kneeling.

"So strong."

"The gap is too big."

Could he really kill us just by his sheer force of will? Just how strong is he?

Could it be that what he said is true? It's just that we're too weak to know what that realm is, that it takes decades or even centuries to go into seclusion.

Even the legendary Sage of Six Paths wasn't this terrifying, was he? Has he already surpassed the Sage of Six Paths' level?

The person who thought about it the most was Hatake Sakumo, followed by Toyota Ao, while Might Guy thought about it the least, simply feeling happy for Yi Shuihan's strength.

"A golden thigh, the number one golden thigh in the ninja world! I absolutely have to cling to him!" Toyota Ao thought to himself.

"Did you believe it?"

Having withdrawn his imposing aura, Yi Shuihan asked calmly, though he already knew the answer from their expressions.

"I believe it, I believe it."

With this, not only will they not have any ulterior motives, but even if they do, they will vanish without a trace.

"Um, boss! There are some things I'm not sure if I should say."

Toyota Ao looked hesitant to speak, and as soon as he opened his mouth, Might Guy and Hatake Sakumo seemed to sense something and fell silent as well.

"Oh?" Yi Shuihan glanced at Feng Tianqing. "Then you can tell me."

Toyota Ao hesitated for a moment, seemingly organizing his thoughts, before slowly speaking, "Ever since you left, some people have started to covet our hot spring resort. However, with a few of us there, they naturally failed. But later, the Third Hokage often came to the hot spring resort to chat with us."

He glanced at Yi Shuihan's expression, and seeing that Yi Shuihan's expression remained unchanged, he continued, "The content of the conversation was about how good Konoha is, saying that our hot spring resort is also a part of Konoha, and that in order to ensure the continued prosperity and stability of Konoha, they want the hot spring resort to give more consideration to the people they recommend when receiving guests."

"And then?" Yi Shuihan didn't seem to care much about that.

"Let me say it!"

Matt Day seemed slightly guilty.

"Because of my tacit consent, they basically arranged all the guests afterward. They even set up checkpoints not far away, turning this place into a no-go zone. Boss, you can punish me if you want."

"And me, I didn't get involved in this matter either."

Both Sakumo Hatake and Might Guy looked like they were asking for punishment.

"Actually, I was also at fault."

Toyota Ao also said something similar upon seeing this.

"That's all in the past now, since I wasn't there at the time. But now that I'm back, the rules will still be the same as before. What needs to be done will be done. The outsiders tried to stop me when I came back, and I've already killed them. If you find anyone else setting up restricted areas in the future, just kill them directly."

Since everyone else had already confessed, Yi Shuihan didn't want to pursue the matter any further, and besides, it really was a trivial matter to him.

Yi Shuihan's attitude relieved Matt Dai and the others. After all, in a way, what they did was not in accordance with the rules of the hot spring resort, even if it was only passive.

"The situation at the National Martial Arts Academy is developing..." Yi Shuihan was about to ask a question when he suddenly stopped, a move that startled Matt Dai and the other two.

"What happened?"

Matt Day couldn't help but ask a question.

"A guest has arrived."

"guest?"

Might Guy was taken aback. He wasn't a sensory ninja, so he couldn't sense the people heading towards the hot spring.

"Qing, have them wait in the side hall."

"Ok."

Toyota Ao nodded and left.

"Let's talk about what happens next later! Since we're all here, let's go see some old friends together."

Side Hall,

When Yi Shuihan came out and saw the scene before him, he was also stunned, not because of the identity of the person who came, but because of those familiar yet unfamiliar faces.

"Brother Yi, it's been a long time. This is my son, Naruto Namikaze." The little sun was still as warm as ever. Next to him was a little boy dressed almost like him, nearly a mini version of Minato Namikaze.

Naruto looked at Yi Shuihan with curiosity. His bright blue eyes revealed his optimism and cheerfulness.

"Little Naruto? Come to think of it, I was a witness to your birth!" He immediately patted her head, acting very affectionately.

So, because her parents are still alive, things have basically changed completely? Even her name is now the orthodox Namikaze.

"I've heard of you, Uncle. My mom said you saved me." Naruto Namikaze didn't dislike Yi Shuihan at all; on the contrary, he felt a great sense of kinship with him.

Uncle? Yi Shuihan's lips twitched.

"How is your mother doing? Please give her my regards." A perfectly serious greeting to Naruto's mother! And yet, no one seemed to think anything was wrong.

"Yes, yes, I'll tell Mom." Naruto nodded his little head and smiled.

"Old man, long time no see! You seem to be in good health. With Minato's help, you've had a pretty easy time these past few days, haven't you?"

His gaze swept past Naruto and landed on the Third Hokage, then glanced at Sarutobi Asuma behind him. Another father and son!

And aren't these the highly intelligent talents of Konoha, Nara Shikaku and his son Nara Shikamaru?

The two fat guys over there should be Akimichi Choza and Akimichi Choji, along with the blond Yamanaka Inoichi and his daughter Yamanaka Ino.

Besides the first one, there is Sasuke's family of three, Hyuga's family of four, the Hyuga brothers Hiashi and Hinata, and Hyuga Neji.

and also……

Damn it, is this a parent-teacher conference? Everyone brought a child, some even more than one. It feels like they're mocking me, bullying me because I don't have any offspring.

Chapter 375, Boys get twice as much, girls get half.

"You still look the same as when we first met! You're so young and energetic."

Looking at Yi Shuihan's face, which showed no signs of aging with the passage of time, the Third Hokage's eyes revealed a hint of envy. However, he didn't think much of it, assuming that Yi Shuihan had simply practiced a ninjutsu that could preserve her youthful appearance, just like his apprentice Tsunade.

The side hall wasn't actually very big, and with dozens of people standing there, it felt a little crowded.

Everyone present held a certain status in Konoha, yet none of them expressed dissatisfaction. After all, they were now facing Yi Shuihan, the owner of a hot spring resort, the ancestor of Chinese martial arts, and Tsunade's husband, among other identities. Any one of these was enough to make them take him seriously.

Of course, the most intimidating force was Yi Shuihan's own strength, which was enough to defeat the three shadows at will. Many people still vividly remember that battle.

"Why is Father being so polite to this older brother?" Uchiha Sasuke wondered, holding his brother's hand.

Sasuke, who had been instilled with the power of the Uchiha clan since childhood and usually saw his father's dignified demeanor, was neither humble nor arrogant even when facing the Hokage. However, he seemed a little nervous here.

"What's wrong?" The attentive Itachi squeezed his younger brother's hand and asked with concern.

Sasuke shook his head, not asking the question that was on his mind, and didn't notice the deep worry in his brother's eyes.

Uchiha Shisui, his most respected older brother, has been acting very strangely lately.

Upon seeing Itachi Uchiha, Yi Shuihan was slightly surprised, since the Uchiha clan would have been wiped out by now, according to the original story.

However, since even the fourth generation is alive and well, we don't really need to pay too much attention to the original plot; it's just of some reference value.