"Tsk, you're not dead."
Tayuya stood at the door. When she saw him, she subconsciously let out a sigh of relief, but there was a disappointed look on her face.
"Ugh! How many times have I told you not to touch my hair!"
The next moment, she glared angrily at Natsume, like a mother cat guarding its food, showing her fierce little tiger teeth.
"I'm teaching you a lesson."
Natsume said with a smile, "If you're weak, you'll be at the mercy of others and be manipulated arbitrarily."
"I'll kill you!"
Tayuya raged in impotence.
Natsume reached out his finger and pressed it against her forehead.
Her stubby little hands could only wave around constantly, but she couldn't reach Natsume.
"Alright, pack your things. We're leaving."
Natsume stepped aside and let her go.
Hearing this, Tayuya felt strange.
Traveling at such a late hour?
She instantly had a guess and asked, "Hey, don't tell me you got beaten and want to escape under the cover of night!"
"Is my strength really that bad in your eyes?"
As Natsume said, he struck her with a hand-chop.
"Ouch, it hurts so much."
Tayuya covered her head with both hands.
Half an hour later, the two of them boarded a ship provided by the Thousand Sunny Merchant Guild.
"I'm hungry. Let's have a meal."
Natsume yawned and asked, "Do you want to eat?"
"I'm not eating!"
Tayuya blurted out.
She was still angry.
But she soon regretted it immensely.
Natsume cooked a table full of delicious dishes and then restrained her on the bench, not letting her have a single bite.
"Baka! Urusai!"
Tayuya cursed non - stop but never gave in.
"So full of energy?"
Natsume smiled, put down his chopsticks, and asked, "Why haven't you tried to assassinate me these past two days?"
"Humph, I'm just waiting for the right opportunity!"
Tayuya turned her head away and said.
"Really?"
Natsume stood up, untied the [Running Water Whip] on her body, and said, "Then have your meal. I'll wait for your assassination tonight."
Tayuya immediately picked up the chopsticks and gobbled up the food.
Late at night.
Natsume closed his eyes, waiting for someone's assassination.
After a long time, Tayuya slipped quietly into the room.
The light came on.
Natsume looked at her and said, "Your [Stealth jutsu] is really terrible."
Tayuya froze in place. Hearing this, her red hair fluttered in anger.
"You've already failed."
Natsume casually tapped on her body, blocking her Chakra.
He had the information given by Orochimaru and knew the nature of the Cursed Seal far better than she did.
"Just accept your punishment obediently."
Natsume picked up Tayuya, placed her on the bench, and then squatted down.
He grabbed her right foot, yanked off her white stockings, and tickled the sole of her foot with his index and middle fingers.
Tayuya started laughing because of the tickling.
"You... hahaha... bastard!"
"Kill me!"
"Save... hahaha... spare... me."
After a short while, Tayuya couldn't stand it anymore. Her other little foot kicked around randomly, and her eyes were moist.
Natsume tickled her for a few more minutes before letting go.
Tayuya leaned back on the chair, her eyes losing their sparkle.
It was a long time before she angrily got up and cursed, "I'll definitely kill you!"
"After saying that, she picked up her socks and limped out of the room with hatred."
Natsume showed a satisfied expression.
This kind of life is really nice!
Just then, a cloud of smoke flashed, and a fist-sized Katsuyu appeared.
"Lord Natsume," Katsuyu said, raising her head. "Lady Tsunade has set off back to Konoha and will arrive in about two days."
Natsume's eyes widened in excitement.
It had been a long time since he last saw her, and he really missed her.
"Thank you," Natsume said gratefully.
Katsuyu was almost his insider now.
Maybe it was because he, as her contractor, was much more interesting than others.
Natsume stroked his chin and fell into deep thought.
Tsunade didn't know that her whereabouts had been exposed.
Should he give her a surprise?
In the morning, Natsume woke up.
After a night's voyage, they were not far from the Land of Waves.
He stepped out of the room and heard a melodious flute sound.
It was Tayuya practicing.
It was obvious that Natsume's punishment last night had given her endless motivation.
Now she was only focused on getting stronger so she could turn the tables soon.
Tayuya was good at summoned beasts and Genjutsu, both of which were controlled or used as a medium by the flute.
It was more like the so - called Sound jutsu.
That was the jutsu of Otogakure, which Orochimaru casually founded in the original story.
But then again, Otogakure was mainly established to raise funds for scientific research.
Orochimaru didn't put much effort into Sound jutsu, so it wasn't fully developed.
Even with the Cursed Seal, Tayuya's upper limit was just an ordinary Jonin.
Although being a Jonin was already good, it clearly didn't meet Natsume's standards.
As for how to enhance her strength, they still had to start with Genjutsu and Summoning Jutsu.
Especially the latter.
Apart from the Three Great Holy Places, there were also some good summoned beasts.
Although they couldn't compare to the ones that could pilot [Gundams], they were still sufficient.
In the afternoon, the ship docked at the port of the Land of Waves.
Natsume took Tayuya to the Daimyo's Mansion.
Since the Daimyo had been controlled, it had become the headquarters of the Thousand Sunny Merchant Guild.
Ena Uzumaki and Karin had also moved here.
However, the power handover hadn't been carried out yet.
The reason was quite simple.
Ena Uzumaki was still getting familiar with things.
The Land of Waves was small, just an island.
This chapter isn't over yet. There's more exciting content later!
The Daimyo's Mansion wasn't far away.
After more than ten minutes, Natsume and Tayuya entered the courtyard.
Karin was practicing [Ninjutsu] in the training ground, and Ena Uzumaki was in the study.
No need to think.
It was obvious who to see first.
"Tayuya, wait here," Natsume said and then sneaked into the room.
Ena Uzumaki was looking through various materials of the Thousand Sunny Merchant Guild.
She was very happy and serious when she learned that she would become its person - in - charge.
It had been seven years since Natsume saved her.
But she still hadn't been able to help much.
Now that she finally had an official job, she burst out with unprecedented enthusiasm.
Natsume quietly crept behind her, brushed aside her hair, and gently blew a breath.
Ena Uzumaki's heart fluttered slightly. Immediately knowing who it was, she didn't stop him.
"What're you lookin' at?"
Natsume whispered in her ear, wrapping his arms around her waist and abdomen.
"It's... the information of the chamber of commerce."
Ena Uzumaki gently pursed her pink lips, and a faint blush appeared on her face.
"How long have you been looking?"
Natsume reached out, slid his hand across her delicate oval face, and finally pinched her chin.
Ena Uzumaki replied, "Two hours."
"Such a good girl."
He smiled and withdrew his thumb.
Ena Uzumaki lowered her head and continued reading the book.
"You've been at it for so long. You must be tired. Let me give you a massage."
Natsume stood up, walked in front of her, squatted down, and disappeared from her sight.
He raised his eyebrows as he noticed Ena Uzumaki was wearing a red tight - fitting cheongsam today.
Ena Uzumaki was being very obedient today. She was wearing a red tight - fitting cheongsam.
What was most eye - catching were the curves of her waist and hips and her beautiful legs wrapped in flesh - colored thigh - high stockings.
Natsume got down to business.
He slowly massaged her soft skin.
Ena Uzumaki let out a delicate moan and straightened her legs, which had been slanted together in front of her.
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