Naruto: Mission Tsunade – Time for Uncle to Step Up!

"Uh..."

"Let's take a look first."

The Sealing Team squad leader didn't dare to promise easily. This was no small matter.

If something really went wrong, he couldn't bear the responsibility.

"Okay."

Burubi readily agreed.

He slowly stepped forward and stood in front of the Sealing Team squad leader.

He simply took off his top, and a large seal on his chest was clearly visible.

The end of the seal had shrunk, indicating that the Eight - Tailed - Beast had cracked it quite a bit. If this continued, the Eight - Tailed - Beast would break free sooner or later.

Kawaki curiously stepped forward to observe. The pattern was quite different from the Eight Trigrams Sealing Style[b]Eight Trigrams Sealing Style[/b].

With his shallow knowledge of sealing techniques, he wasn't able to find a way to unseal it.

But he wasn't worried. Just because he couldn't didn't mean Orochimaru couldn't.

"The situation ain't lookin' too good. For now, we can only stabilize your seal."

"As for strengthening it on top of the Iron Armor Sealing[b]Iron Armor Sealing[/b], we still need time for research."

The squad leader placed his hand on Burubi's chest and sensed for a while before speaking.

Since the fall of the Uzumaki Country, Kumogakure hasn't obtained many sealing - technique resources, or things wouldn't be like this.

"Okay, then stabilize it first."

"I'll spare time to cooperate with your research recently."

Burubi was afraid of death and worried that his going berserk would bring misfortune to the village.

He had taken this matter to heart.

"Then, excuse me."

The Sealing Team squad leader had some skills.

Kawaki saw him form a few seals and press his claw - shaped hand on Burubi's chest.

A strange Chakra began to pour into the seal on Burubi's body, and the end of the seal pattern began to extend.

The seal was re - stabilized. Gyūki clearly felt that the restraint of the seal on him had returned to the initial state.

He roared inside Burubi. This was the result of his long - term efforts, but unexpectedly, it was easily reversed.

"I'll help you get out."

As if hearing the roar, Kawaki silently said in his heart, with a slight smile on his lips.

"Okay, Lord Burubi."

The Sealing Team squad leader put down his hand. The Iron Armor Sealing[b]Iron Armor Sealing[/b] on Burubi's chest had returned to its original state.

"I feel much better."

Maybe it was just a psychological effect, but Burubi felt that his mental stress had eased a lot.

The heavy burden on his heart has finally lifted.

"That's good. It's my duty."

The squad leader smiled, and his pride was obvious.

In the whole Kumogakure, no one could rival him in sealing techniques.

"Do you need me to cooperate in anything next?"

Burubi put on his top and didn't leave right away.

"Then please listen to our ideas first. You can point out anything wrong."

The squad leader spoke politely to Burubi.

It'd be way too much to use Burubi for experiments right off the bat.

Moreover, he was a bit scared. If something happened to the Eight - Tailed - Beast, he really couldn't handle it.

It was more reliable to let Burubi give some suggestions based on his own situation.

"Okay."

Burubi agreed and stood there with his arms crossed, listening to them continue their discussion.

...

"What if we add an additional Iron Armor Sealing[b]Iron Armor Sealing[/b]?"

A Cloud Ninja voiced his opinion.

If one seal isn't enough, then add another. When quality fails, quantity can make up for it.

"Do you think this is just a child's game?"

The squad leader rolled his eyes at him. This guy was new, and his professional skills were lacking.

"Let's not even talk about whether we can stack the seals."

"Even if we could stack them, Lord Burubi probably wouldn't be able to borrow the power of the Tailed Beast."

"What's the point of such a double seal?"

The squad leader firmly rejected the Cloud Ninja's suggestion.

Kawaki listened and couldn't help but marvel at the power of the Sealing Techniques of the Uzumaki Clan.

The Eight Trigrams Sealing Style[b]Eight Trigrams Sealing Style[/b], formed by superimposing two Four Symbols Seals[b]Four Symbols Seals[/b], not only strengthened the sealing power but also converted the leaked Chakra of the Tailed Beast into the Jinchūriki's own Chakra.

This was far beyond what Kumogakure could achieve.

In the original plot, if Burubi had used the Eight Trigrams Sealing Style[b]Eight Trigrams Sealing Style[/b], Orochimaru would have had a much lower chance of success.

"Okay, I was just throwing out an idea."

The Cloud Ninja shrank his neck, feeling a bit embarrassed.

"It's okay. You were trying to help me."

Burubi comforted him. He was a kind - hearted person at heart.

Seeing Burubi's gentle gaze, the Cloud Ninja regained his spirit again.

He nodded at Burubi and didn't say anything more. Instead, he listened attentively.

Kawaki kept slacking off, occasionally chiming in, but didn't offer any real suggestions.

He wasn't stupid enough to offer ideas to the Cloud Ninjas. Just not leading them astray was already his biggest concession.

By noon, there was still no conclusion. Burubi also had his own business to attend to.

He said goodbye to the squad leader and then turned to leave.

Watching his retreating figure, Kawaki had a general plan in mind.

There was still plenty of time; there was no need to rush.

After leaving the Third Raikage Building, he waited for Orochimaru to come out.

The two of them walked home together. To avoid interacting with too many people, they decided to eat at home.

For this reason, Kawaki declined several invitations from Cloud Ninjas to have a meal.

Yota Katsumura was quite popular on ordinary days.

He found a reasonable excuse so that no one would be suspicious.

"Any news today?"

Kawaki only asked Orochimaru after they got home.

"No news, but I went to see the Third Raikage."

Orochimaru curled his lips into a slight smile and casually observed Kawaki's expression.

"What? Are you crazy about risking your life?!"

Kawaki was shocked. This was someone they were trying to avoid, and he went to see him on purpose.

Are you out of your mind?

"Just the Third Raikage. He didn't notice me at all."

Orochimaru didn't mention that he had broken out in a cold sweat. He acted as if it was no big deal.

"If you were discovered, I might not even be able to save you."

Kawaki wasn't underestimating Orochimaru's combat ability, but the Third Raikage's battle records in the original plot were truly remarkable.

"No need. Guess what I saw on his desk?"

Orochimaru playfully posed a riddle to Kawaki.

"The training scroll for the Lightning Strike Armor[b]Lightning Strike Armor[/b]?"

Kawaki blurted out instinctively. He couldn't think of anything else that would interest Orochimaru.

"I knew you had other motives."

Orochimaru stared at Kawaki. This guy really had big ambitions.

He could totally understand that Kawaki didn't fancy the Two - Tailed Jinchūriki and had targeted the Eight - Tailed Jinchūriki.

But he even had his eyes on Kumogakure's secret jutsu. Was he even human?

"Haha, it's all small fry, not worth a mention."

Kawaki forced a smile and waved his hand. He hadn't mentioned this to Orochimaru yet.

"That black dude wasn't wrong to cross out your photo. If I were him, I'd search the whole of Kumogakure to find you."

Orochimaru mentioned the photo he'd seen, which further confirmed the fact that their whereabouts had been leaked.

"Let's not talk about this. Did you bring anything good? Like hallucinogenic potions?"

Kawaki changed the topic, understanding that it was normal for the Raikage to want to kill him.

"What for?"

Orochimaru looked at Kawaki, wondering what he was up to.

"Just tell me. It'll come in handy for my plan."

Kawaki kept him in suspense. They were both no good.

"I've got all kinds. What kind do you want?"

Orochimaru took out a Storage scroll, unsealed it, and took out several bottles of potions.

They all looked like clear water, and Kawaki was a bit skeptical about their potency.

"Something strong. Something that can knock someone out right after they drink it."

The excitement in Kawaki's eyes was obvious.

Sure enough, Orochimaru always carried such things. In the original plot, he'd used a powerful hallucinogenic drug to take down Burubi.

"This one."

Orochimaru picked out a bottle and held it in his hand, thinking "This guy hasn't even told me his plan yet, dammit!"

"How's the effect?"

Kawaki didn't presumptuously reach out as he knew what Orochimaru meant.

"Colorless and tasteless. You'll drop in ten breaths after drinking it."

Orochimaru was full of confidence. These were all his carefully - researched results.

"Good, it's a great thing. Burubi is now cooperating with the Sealing Team for research. I'll find an opportunity to get everyone out for a meal, and then you find a chance to put the potion in his sake. The rest... Hehe, you know what I mean~"

Kawaki gave Orochimaru a knowing look with a sly smile.

"Is that all?"

Orochimaru felt the plan was rather crude and not well - thought - out at all.

"Think it's too simple? Then come up with a difficult one."

Kawaki was unhappy. Orochimaru had done even more crudely in the original plot.

"Cough cough~ Then let's do it this way for now."

Orochimaru was taken aback by Kawaki's retort. He hadn't even met Burubi yet. Where could he come up with a plan?

"Hey, can you break the Iron Armor Sealing?"

Kawaki asked the most important question. He wasn't quite sure if Orochimaru could do it.

"Piece of cake."

Orochimaru didn't take the Iron Armor Sealing seriously at all.

"Then it's fine. Wait for my news. Act according to the situation then."

Kawaki's expression became serious. Once this thing succeeded, they'd inevitably be exposed.

"Yeah."

Orochimaru nodded.

"You can go cook. I'm hungry."

After finishing the business, Kawaki naturally asked Orochimaru to go cook. 

That disgusting look really annoyed Orochimaru.

"Do I really owe you anything?"

"If you want to eat, cook it yourself."

Prideful Orochimaru could choose to cook by himself, but being ordered around was another story.

"Do you really want me to give you a heart shape?"

Kawaki pretended to make a heart shape with his hands, and there was a strong threatening tone in his words.

"Don't fucking gross me out."

"Fine, I'll cook, okay?"

Orochimaru quickly got up. Cooking a meal was a small thing, but being disgusted by Kawaki was really unbearable.

"Ha ha, that's more like it."

"Think I can't handle you?"

Kawaki laughed triumphantly, completely ignoring Orochimaru's resentful look.

...

Orochimaru reluctantly went to the kitchen to start cooking, muttering to himself while doing it.

If you listened carefully, you could hear the name "Kawaki" popping up.

After a short while, the two sat down to eat. Orochimaru didn't say a single word to that shameless guy.

"Is silence truly golden?"

Kawaki couldn't stay quiet. He glanced at Orochimaru.

"Humph~"

Orochimaru took a mouthful of rice and snorted, showing no intention of responding.

"Come on, it's just a few meals."

"Once we get back to Konoha, come to my place."

"I'll treat you to the best food and drinks."

Kawaki casually made a promise. Anyway, Orochimaru couldn't eat him out of house and home.

He didn't even care if Pakura came along. He could even 'ship' their pairing and have a blast! 

<><><><><><><><>

Thank you for reading! Your support will keep me updating!

~ Every 50 Powerstones = **4 Bonus Chapters** this weekend!

<><><><><><><><>

~ 100+ Advanced Chapters Available on Patreon!

~ More *Free* Chapters and Books Available on Patreon!

patreon.com/Tansnovel

<><><><><><><><>