Аннотация: A settled life. Asking for the help of an old friend. The contract with Orochimaru.
Chapter 1. the contract with Orochimaru.
I was sitting on the veranda of my house in Kishi. It's been two fucking years of steady work in the field of Irenin. And I've done a lot. The most important thing is that I paid off all my debts and even managed to earn decent money. After all, everyone wants to live, and they pay very well for the services of a doctor of this class. Shizune couldn't get enough of my beloved's sudden wit. Why, I'm a teetotaler now, I don't gamble, I earn money. Again, now we're settled in one place, not just hanging around. A dream, not a sensei. Yeah. I don't know why Tsunade-or rather, now I-didn't work with elemental techniques before, deliberately limiting my development to medicine and inner development. In my opinion, there is never much power. As expected, I had two elements.: Water and Land. But I still couldn't master the mokuton. Rather, I didn't understand what I needed to do to make Kekkei genkai manifest. There are no records and scrolls on this topic during the day with fire, and they certainly don't lie around in free use. Eh!
"More tea, Tsunade-san?" And here's Shizune. The girl put a tray with bowls and a kettle on the table. I inhaled the aroma of the tart drink. Live well! Taunton is sitting at my feet. We have complete mutual understanding and love with this animal. I even modified the piglet in places, now this creature can carry an adult on itself, if desired. And the little one has a pretty good brain. Fermat's theorem, of course, will not prove, but otherwise it is very good, very good. An animal that can use chakra.
"Pour it, Shizune." This is how our evenings have usually been spent for the last six months. Own a small house, a respected profession, a decent income and good neighbors. Just an earthly paradise. Was...
"Good evening, Tsunade..." Right in front of us on the porch appeared two men whom I have been expecting so much lately. Orochimaru and Kabuto. How lovely. The snake sannin didn't look good. Apparently, the technique of the Third One had battered him a lot. The man's arms hung limply by his side, and judging by his sore eyes, they also caused a lot of painful sensations.
"And don't get sick, Orochimaru." I nodded pleasantly, which surprised the man very much, earning a suspicious look. Relax, old friend, I'm not going to get even with you. "Shizune, please bring some cups to our guests."
"You've changed a lot, Tsunade." Sannin leaned back comfortably in his chair, but he couldn't position his arms. They don't seem to be moving at all. Hmm, an interesting case, we need to figure it out.
"You can't even imagine how much." I stared questioningly at Kabuto, who stood behind Orochimaru without even making an attempt to sit down. "What's your name, young man?"
"My name is Yakushi Kabuto, and I am very pleased to meet such a famous physician as you, Tsunade-san." The bespectacled man bowed politely. The guy obviously did not expect a warm welcome. Yes, they were both in a state of cognitive dissonance right now, according to my feelings. Everything that was previously known about me was now going to hell. And they found it difficult to build a new conversation on the spot.
"Well, sit down, Kabuto-kun, there is no truth in the legs." I pointed to the chair next to Orochimaru. The medic waited for his boss's nod before sitting down. What an obedient boy. "So what brings you, Orochimaru, to an old friend?"
"I need your help," the sannin stared at me with a strange look. Yes, I arranged a specific brain removal. "I don't know if you're aware of the latest developments, but I killed the Third One."
"Wonderful," I broke into a satisfied smile. Finally, the old fart got what he deserved. Now I'd like to run over the rest of the senile people by train. Orochimaru was frozen by this answer.
"So you're not going to try to rip my throat out for the teacher?"
"Should I? Since when does this half-baked schemer deserve my respect so much that I decide to avenge him?" I shrugged, finally finishing the men off. Kabuto blinked, not understanding what was going on, and Orochimaru was already in a semi-fainting state. Well, I'm exaggerating, of course, but it was an interesting sight.
At that moment, Shizune returned with new cutlery. In complete silence, she politely served the guests and, obeying my wish, left. I was sure she wouldn't be eavesdropping. The girl was afraid of the guests and was very afraid. But seeing my complete calmness and even friendly attitude towards men, she controlled herself. Although he'll probably bombard me with questions after this rendezvous is over.
"Tsunade, you've changed a lot. Кu-кu-uu..." Lost in thought, he handed it to Orochimaru.
"Are you here again? Okay, come on, then I'll get started. There's something wrong with your hands, you can't move them, which means that techniques are practically inaccessible to you." Kabuto tensed at these words, determined to protect his sensei at all costs. "Calm down, Kabuto-kun, I'm not going to attack."
"Yes, this is the technique of the Fourth. Hiruzen took advantage of Shiki Funjin" Orochimaru hissed. "He sealed my hands! He died, but he also fucked with me!"
"Mma," I took a sip of tea. An interesting case, we need to figure it out. "How will you pay?"
"I don't know," the man breathed wearily. "Earlier I wanted to suggest that you resurrect Dan and Navaki. But now I think that's not it..."
"Exactly. The dead should not be disturbed, Orochimaru" I enjoyed his confusion.
"Then what do you want for my treatment?"
"There are several conditions. First of all, you leave Konoha alone. She's MINE!" Well, I've shown my hand. Let's see if you have a full house.
"Senju, I don't recognize you. You've never aspired to power!"
"Yes, but everything flows and everything changes. So, secondly, you tell me everything you know about Danzo in detail. And how you modified his body."
"Are you serious? I've never seen you like this."
"I'm as serious as a Kyubi in the middle of Konoha. One way or another, I will now become the Fifth Hokage. Surely Jiraiya is already rushing here headlong to please me with the elders' decision. And I don't want any other leaders in my pack. If I'm a kage, then the others either accept it or disappear quietly. I want to know what a Danzo is, and how to neutralize it on occasion. It is unlikely that he will give up his feeder so easily. Elders are easier to deal with."
"That's how it is," Sannin drawled thoughtfully. "I didn't expect that Princess Senju would grow up after all. That changes a lot, Tsunade. Any other suggestions?"
"Naturally!" So far everything is going fine. He didn't seem mad at me for being so impudent. "You have everything you can offer, according to mokuton."
"Ku..." The man stared at me, but quickly pulled himself together. "Did I hear right? It hasn't even been fifty years since you got a Kekkei genkai? Did you really start using the elemental chakra after all? I told you that the Third Person's stupid arguments about the futility of this activity are nonsense."
"Well, better late than never..."
"I agree, Tsunade. I've been dreaming of razing a Leaf to the ground for so long! But I'm wondering what you can do with this bedbug. It should be very instructive. Ku-ku-ku-u..."
"Then make yourself at home. Now let's finish our tea and go find out what they've sealed for you and how it's being treated." I relaxed and started enjoying the drink again. If everything goes well, then even with snake sannin, I will be able to maintain a good relationship.
"Hmm, since that's the case, I'd like to get samples of your genes." He threw a fishing rod at Orochimaru. I understand him then. The awakening of Kekkei Genkai, especially one so powerful, after so many years is an extraordinary case.
"Why not? But what will you offer in return?" To be arrogant, so to the fullest!
"Ku-u... If I can, I'll create blood relatives for you with an active gene." Figas! I didn't give a damn about the experiments of this experimenter from a high bell tower. I'm not a white sheep myself, and there are enough corpses hanging on me. And such an offer is very generous. If the clan can be restored, it will be just great. Just how many of them would he keep under the control of the cursed seal? I would not like to end up in a war with an army that owns mokuton.
"Relax, I'm not going to create Senju warriors for myself." Noticing my thoughts, Sannin said. "It's just that if you have fresh genes, you have a high chance of grafting it on yourself. And I really want to get this element."
"That's settled, old friend." The man visibly flinched from this treatment. Funny. "As Hokage, I promise the village of Sound an alliance. Unofficial, of course. But I will participate in your research on mokuton to the best of my ability."
"Surprisingly..." Shaking his head, Orochimaru whispered. Yes, I gave him a serious brain drain. And about participating in experiments... It's simple, if you can't prevent it, take the lead.
"Well, patient, let's go to the room for an examination." Getting up, I led the puzzled guests to the waiting room, where I received the sick. "Kabuto-kun, you've already done your research, haven't you?"