Chapter 94: The Awakening of the Devil Fruit
"…Tsunade, the Third Great Ninja War is over. I think it's finally time we start preparing to leave," said Hatake Yusuke as he lay on the soft grass, staring up at the starry night sky.
"Oh? Just the two of us?" Tsunade asked with a teasing tone, raising an eyebrow.
"Yeah. Kurenai has her own plans. She said… as long as she stays by my side, she'll never be able to grow stronger," Yusuke replied with a resigned sigh.
"Tch. You little brat. So you're not excited to travel with me, is that it?" Tsunade glared sharply.
"Of course not, my lovely Princess Tsunade~" he said, flashing a playful smile.
"Hmph... But I still need to wrap up some things with the medical training class."
"Fine by me. That gives me some time to train my two little students as well," Yusuke said as he lazily stretched his arms.
"Oh right, there's someone I've been keeping an eye on lately," Tsunade said more seriously now.
"Hm? Who?"
"She's a little girl, but incredibly talented. Her name's Shizune. Her talent in medical ninjutsu is exceptional. I want to bring her along on our journey," Tsunade explained while stealing a glance at him, seemingly worried about his reaction.
"Sure, no problem," Yusuke nodded without hesitation.
Hearing that, Tsunade's heart softened. She'd been a little worried he might refuse.
After chatting for a bit longer, Yusuke walked her back to her residence. Then he returned home—only to be greeted by silence. The empty house felt cold.
"...If I knew it'd be this lonely, I would've insisted on staying at Tsunade's place," he muttered with a sigh.
Kakashi was busy with his ANBU missions, directly under the new Hokage, Minato. His father, Sakumo, was tied up running the shop. That left him—possibly the most jobless man in the entire village.
'System, open the store,' Yusuke commanded in his mind.
Immediately, a virtual panel flickered open before him, displaying a list of various items.
"Tch… everything's so expensive," he groaned.
[Ding!]
[Current Host status: 'Broke.' Please refrain from browsing the store if you can't afford anything.]
"You damn system… Are you some cheap mutt or what?" Yusuke cursed under his breath, visibly annoyed. But his eyes suddenly landed on something that made him freeze in surprise.
"SYSTEM. This Awakening Card—what does it do?"
[Answering Host: The Awakening Card can fully awaken the power of one Devil Fruit without any conditions.]
"BUY IT. RIGHT. NOW."
[Ding!]
[Item successfully added to Host's inventory.]
Yusuke grinned from ear to ear.
Given the wide variety of powers he had access to, leveling them up one by one would take forever. But this card… this would change everything.
[Ding!]
[Note: Awakening Cards are extremely rare in the system shop.]
Yusuke's smile twitched.
"Tch… you just had to ruin the moment, huh?" he muttered, his mood slightly soured.
Still, he couldn't deny it—it was a huge gain. Even if rare, the card was now his. That alone could save him months, maybe even years of training.
"System... Can I use this card to awaken the Time-Time Fruit?"
[Yes. However, it is not recommended.]
"…Why not?" Yusuke frowned. To him, the Time-Time Fruit was an overpowered ability. But he'd only managed to tap into a small portion of its true potential so far.
[Answering Host: The Time-Time Fruit is directly tied to the laws of time. It is more enigmatic and dangerous than even the Gomu Gomu no Mi. Even if awakened, its full powers would be uncontrollable without a certain threshold of strength.]
Yusuke's brows furrowed.
That fruit really was on another level.
"If I try to use it at full power without the proper foundation…"
"…Will I die?"
[Yes. And not just die. You will be erased from the flow of time itself. Your entire existence would vanish—no trace, no memory, no remnants.]
Yusuke went silent.
Time was not something to mess with lightly. It was terrifying… but one day, he'd master it. He was sure of that.
"…Alright then. Which fruit should I awaken now?"
He pondered over his options.
Gura Gura no Mi? Insane destructive power.
Pika Pika no Mi? Unrivaled speed.
Tempting… very tempting.
But after a long moment of thought, he finally made his decision.
"The Ope Ope Fruit… Yeah, that's the one."
Not only did it hold medical capabilities, but also spatial manipulation. It was flexible, versatile—ideal for both support and combat.
Plus, there was one technique he'd never figured out—Perpetual Youth Surgery.
"SYSTEM. Awaken the Ope Ope Fruit."
[Ding!]
[Ope Ope Fruit Awakening in progress…]
[Ding!]
[Ope Ope Fruit has been successfully awakened!]
[Bonus Reward: Host receives Deep Medical Insight.]
In an instant, an overwhelming wave of understanding surged through him. Complex medical knowledge filled his mind like it had been there for years.
He now understood Perpetual Youth Surgery—the technique that had long remained a mystery.
[Reminder: Perpetual Youth Surgery can only be used once every five years. Exceeding this limit will result in the Host's death.]
He wasn't surprised. That much, he'd expected. Normally, using the technique once was enough to kill someone. If not for the system and the enhancements from his other Devil Fruits, he'd never dare try it.
"…Maybe I'll use this technique for Dad," he whispered, smiling softly.
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The Next Day
Yusuke woke early and headed straight for his father, Hatake Sakumo.
He found him working in the shop as usual. The moment Sakumo saw Yusuke appear out of nowhere, he didn't even flinch. He was used to this by now—having a son who could teleport was... a thing.
"Dad, come with me. We're heading to Tsunade's house," Yusuke said, sounding urgent.
"Tsunade's? What for? Did you two get into a fight?" Sakumo asked, raising a brow.
Maybe his son had pissed off the Slug Princess and now needed backup?
Yusuke blinked. "Wha—No! Everything's fine with me and Tsunade. Why would we fight?"
"Then why the rush? And why do I need to come with you?"
"Well… I want to perform a surgery on you. Tsunade will be there to assist," Yusuke said with a sly grin. His tone was annoyingly cheerful—definitely a Hatake trait.
"WHAT?! Surgery?! I'm not injured, I'm not sick! Why would I need surgery?! Are you trying to kill your own father?!"
Sakumo's voice echoed through the shop, horrified. Despite knowing his son was a genius, medical stuff was still a no-go.
"Hahaha! Relax, old man! Trust me, okay?" Yusuke burst out laughing.
Sakumo scowled. "You damn brat. Don't joke around with your father's health! I've got work to do!"
Grumbling, he returned to his shelves, muttering complaints while Yusuke just kept laughing.
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