Deep within the hidden chambers of Root.
Danzo, seated cross-legged in midair, slowly opened his eyes, a faint smirk curling at the corners of his lips.
In an instant, Kaguya appeared out of thin air within the chamber. Her gaze landed on the eye in the center of Danzo's forehead, now transformed into a Tomoe Rinnegan, and she revealed a look of satisfaction.
"The fusion is flawless. Your power has grown once more."
The eye on Danzo's forehead slowly shut as he withdrew from his Six Paths state, placing both feet firmly on the ground.
"It's all thanks to you, Mother..."
Calling her "Mother" no longer felt awkward in the slightest. If anything, he had profited greatly from this arrangement.
Absorbing the Rinnegan, along with the souls of Asura and Indra, had required significant effort from Kaguya—even at the cost of diminishing her own strength.
Draped in an ornate robe, Kaguya took two elegant steps forward, extending a delicate hand toward Danzo.
"Hmm... We must find Hagoromo quickly. If you can reclaim his power, no one will ever be able to harm us again."
Danzo gently removed Kaguya's hand from his face. Though her expression was gentle and loving, he couldn't help but feel somewhat uneasy.
It was fine to play along with her indulgent words, but letting her actually touch him? That was a different matter altogether.
Besides, this woman had a habit of stroking his head and face... and even pulling him into her embrace, burying him within her bosom.
She was completely reversing their roles.
"Don't worry, Mother. I won't let anyone harm you. I've already found a way to enter the Pure Land, but I have some matters to attend to first..."
Seeing Danzo reject her affection, Kaguya gracefully folded her hands before her abdomen, regaining her noble composure. Her tone also grew colder.
"Is that woman about to give birth? She is indeed a suitable vessel. Among all the women in this village, only she was able to conceive your child so easily."
Danzo sighed internally, unwilling to argue. In Kaguya's eyes, ordinary people were mere ants—even someone as powerful as Tsunade was nothing more than a breeding vessel.
"Yes, yes, I love children very much. I'll make sure she gives birth to plenty so they can keep you company, Mother..."
Danzo's submissive attitude earned him another affectionate touch on the cheek from Kaguya. She gazed at him with the look of a satisfied mother, her expression once again gentle and loving.
"If you like children, then have a few more. I think the Hyuga and Uchiha bloodlines would also be suitable..."
...
Autumn had settled over Konoha, and the occasional leaf drifted down the streets with the cool breeze.
Inside the old Senju compound, however, the greenery remained lush and vibrant.
Under a pavilion in the courtyard, Tsunade sat with a troubled expression, absentmindedly stroking her swollen belly.
"When is this baby going to come out? It's already past the due date. This is torture... And that damn old bastard..."
Danzo stepped out of the house, only to hear Tsunade cursing him the moment he arrived. With a helpless expression, he approached and crouched beside her, placing a glowing hand gently on her lower back.
"The baby's almost here. Can't you calm your temper even a little?"
"Hmph." Tsunade closed her eyes and let out a soft hum, her body gradually relaxing as she leaned against Danzo. A soothing warmth spread through her, easing her discomfort.
Even the little one inside her finally settled down, allowing her a moment of peace.
"...You try carrying a chakra-sucking, restless little troublemaker in your belly and see if you can stay calm."
Though she grumbled, her earlier irritation had faded. If not for Danzo's frequent visits, she would have been completely drained of chakra and vitality by now.
"It should be any day now. I'll stay here with you until it happens."
Tsunade didn't refuse, but she turned to him with a questioning look.
"Are your affairs settled?"
Danzo stopped channeling chakra and half-embraced her, gently caressing her round belly with an affectionate gaze.
Aside from her larger abdomen, Tsunade's body had barely changed. Her skin remained smooth and radiant.
"Almost. Once you've given birth, I'll handle one last matter, then I'll stay in Konoha with you."
"Hmph. Who said I wanted you to stay? Damn it... Keep your hands to yourself..."
"Just checking the baby's food supply..."
After some playful banter, Tsunade's face flushed slightly, her eyes shimmering. Satisfied, Danzo finally let go and signaled for Shizune to take over and help Tsunade rest.
Leaving the Senju compound, Danzo allowed himself a small smile. His relationship with Tsunade had developed due to an accident, and their respective positions made intimacy somewhat awkward.
But over time, they had grown much closer—even to the point where he could enjoy some... privileges.
The final battle would still take some time.
...
At her desk, Nonō Yakushi suddenly stiffened before letting out a soft sigh, her body instinctively leaning back into the warm embrace behind her.
"My lord."
"Didn't I assign Uchiha Mikoto and Kakashi to assist you? Why are you still so busy?"
Feeling the familiar touch and warm breath against her neck, Nonō knew exactly what was coming. Setting down her pen, she made no move to resist as Danzo pressed closer.
Her cheeks grew flushed, her eyes half-lidded with a hazy expression. As her lips parted slightly, Danzo waved a hand, concealing their presence from detection.
Why take such precautions?
Because of Kaguya.
At the Six Paths level, nothing in this world was truly private if someone willed it so.
And as someone under Kaguya's constant observation, Danzo had no choice but to take measures.
What he once dismissed as insignificant now felt like an intrusion.
He had learned to cherish his private moments.
Until—
Click.
The office door suddenly swung open.
Uchiha Mikoto stood at the entrance, holding a stack of documents, utterly stunned.
On the desk, Nonō was still lost in a daze, completely unprepared for the interruption. Behind her, Danzo furrowed his brows. With a slight movement of chakra, a gust of wind pushed the door shut once more.
As if nothing had happened.
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