"Sigh, why do you look a bit off?"
"What's wrong?"
The autumn wind blew gently on the Konoha streets.
Naruto squinted, looking at Takemi beside him with a strange expression, but for a moment, he couldn't put his finger on it, which made him somewhat puzzled.
Takemi looks the same everywhere, but also different everywhere.
After thinking for a long time, he suddenly slammed his right fist into his left hand.
"Ah, I get it, you seem to have gotten whiter!"
"..."
You looked for so long, and that's all you noticed?
Takemi snorted, his current changes were truly immense.
With his bloodline development reaching 20%, he had indeed became whiter, which genuinely startled him.
Fortunately, he didn't turn as white as Momoshiki or Urashiki, nor could he temporarily compare to Orochimaru.
Plus, he was already quite pale to begin with, so it was relatively easy to pass off.
"Most importantly, no horns grew!"
Takemi felt relieved in his heart. If that thing had really grown, he might have had to learn from Madara and break it off on the spot.
Although there were some unexpected changes in his appearance, everything else was good, especially his Chakra reserves, which had reached High Kage level.
In fact, he was a bit confused about the concept of High Kage. But upon closer thought, he seemed to understand.
Kage is actually a conceptual issue. Rasa, the Fourth Kazekage, is a Kage, and the First Hokage is also a Kage, but can they be lumped together?
Obviously not!
How can Rasa be compared to Hashirama?
He doesn't have that ability!
"Not many people can be considered High Kage. To have this level at 20%... As expected of the Ōtsutsuki bloodline."
Takemi sighed from the bottom of his heart. As for going further, perhaps that would be Super Kage.
Only those two who looked down upon all living beings could probably be awarded that title...
"Why am I thinking about this? It's still far off, but my physical strength has improved again this time."
Shaking his head, Takemi slightly clenched his fist. He found that his Chakra recovery speed had also increased.
"Also, I can sense Flying Thunder God marks from a greater distance now?"
Looking around, he could feel the scattered marks in every corner of Konoha, whether they were from the Second or Fourth Hokage.
This excited him, but he didn't dare to be arrogant.
"My Chakra has increased, but I still lack too much in combat experience, combat awareness, and the use of various techniques."
Increased basic strength is good, but what makes a ninja powerful is the application of these tactical skills.
Sasuke and Naruto, even without their 'cheats,' could still beat Momoshiki, and that Kashin Koji forced Isshiki to revive using Jiraiya's combat prowess.
Not to mention, Kaguya was even stunned by Naruto's Reverse Harem Jutsu, his path is truly long.
"Hey, why aren't you talking?"
As Takemi pondered, Naruto pouted and asked curiously, "How did you get so white? Teach me, maybe Sakura will like it!"
"Hmph! I am just built different. Don't even think about it."
Takemi came back to his senses and chuckled disdainfully. Besides, it wasn't just his skin that had turned white.
His eyes had also turned white!
However, his eyes didn't completely change color like traditional Byakugan.
Instead, they were similar to Uzumaki Himawari, only showing features when in use.
"Is it caused by Tailed Beast Chakra and the Chakra of the Asura lineage?"
Takemi didn't know, but this helped him a lot. At least he didn't need colored contacts.
And his eyes...
"They seem to possess the characteristics of the Byakugan, while also having some traits of the Sharingan?"
He wasn't sure if this was related to the Three-Tails' Chakra, but he was very clear about one thing.
His eyes not only possessed the abilities of the Byakugan, but could even see further, and he also had excellent insight.
"Most importantly, my eyes have started absorbing Chakra again..."
That previous 'satiated feeling' had disappeared, replaced by the same 'hunger' as before.
And with this improvement, the amount of Chakra absorbed by his bones also began to increase, bringing him unimaginable benefits.
The only pity was that his bones seemed to be a bottomless pit.
"Can't see the end for now..."
But this wasn't a big deal, after all, the advantage was with him.
"You jerk, how can you be such a bastard?"
Naruto covered his ears. Even though he was somewhat immune, he was still annoyed.
However, Takemi ignored him, thought for a moment, and then suddenly spoke, "Naruto, what do you think about me dyeing my hair white?"
"Huh?"
Naruto looked bewildered.
"Why?"
"Don't you think it would look good? How about we go dye it white together?!"
Changing hair color is not a big deal for a Ninja. Although there are transformation techniques, direct dyeing might have a better effect.
Takemi's skin had already turned white, and perhaps his hair would also turn white next time.
Instead of being passive, he might as well take the initiative.
Dyeing it beforehand would save him some trouble.
"Then when I go on missions with Kakashi and Jiraiya, all three of us will have white hair—a match!" Takemi muttered to himself, but Naruto shook his head reluctantly.
"No, I don't want to!"
"I'll pay for you, what are you afraid of?"
"No!"
Naruto's head swayed like a pendulum, and hearing the word 'pay' seemed to trigger some sensitive cells in him, making him instantly alert.
Naruto said, "Wait, let's make it clear first, who's treating today? I'll tell you first, my allowance hasn't been issued yet, and you're not going to suddenly go on a mission halfway through today, are you?"
"No, what are you afraid of?"
Takemi didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Had Naruto been scared by him?
"The first two times were accidents, but I still paid, didn't I?"
"You paid once, the other time Grandpa Hokage paid, and you made me get scolded for days!"
"Wasn't that forgotten? But at least I didn't leave you there, did I?"
Naruto was unwilling, and Takemi didn't force him. The two continued arguing all the way to their dining spot.
As they walked, Takemi seemed to sense something, and he looked up ahead.
He saw Sasuke walking alone in the distance, his lonely figure seemingly blending into the night.
"Hmph, that guy..."
Naruto also followed his gaze and muttered softly, "He's really working hard."
"How so?"
Takemi was a bit curious. He had been very busy recently and naturally wasn't clear.
"It's all because of you. Last time you told him something about 'a hardworking genius,' and that guy went crazy."
Naruto snorted lightly before speaking, "Every day I see him go to train after school, finishing very late, and sometimes even injuring himself."
"Is that so?"
Takemi secretly nodded. He knew Sasuke's diligence. Even if he hadn't said those words, Sasuke would still train desperately.
But soon, he looked at Naruto strangely, his face full of curiosity. "Why are you so focused on him?"
"Because last time in combat class, he and I were assigned to the same group..." Naruto subconsciously rubbed his face, as if still feeling pain.
"Ah! What a bastard!"
Even without Naruto saying it, Takemi knew. He was probably taught a lesson, which was why he was so focused.
Looking at Sasuke's back, he stroked his chin and then spoke, "Let's just call him to join us."
"Huh?!"
Naruto's eyes widened. Although he seemed very tempted, he grumbled unhappily, "That guy is cold and annoying. Why call him?"
"Do you really think that?"
Takemi raised an eyebrow, which immediately annoyed Naruto again.
"So annoying, hurry up, I'm hungry."
Takemi was too lazy to bother with Naruto. He walked directly towards Sasuke.
After the recent upgrade, he seemed to be able to sense the deeply hidden Chakra within Naruto and Sasuke more clearly.
However, this time he could also perceive that these Chakras had not yet awakened. Perhaps this would take some time?
"I wonder when I'll be able to go on missions, and I also don't know how much development these two Chakras can bring me..."