IW: Chapter 205 - It's Over! Tsunade, that woman, is here to claim her title! Revive the Senju Clan?
After Gensui brought up the topic of Bai Ye getting married, everyone present realized that he seemed to have reached a marriageable age.
His age is perfect!
There were very few people present who didn't have intentions.
Firstly, Bai Ye's strength is immense; even Ai was subdued by him. In Ōnoki's eyes, Bai Ye was a combination of Uchiha Madara and Senju Hashirama.
Once allied with Bai Ye through marriage, their faction would definitely gain more influence.
Secondly, he possesses both the Mangekyo and Wood Release, so his children might inherit these two Kekkei Genkai, the two strongest Kekkei Genkai that once brought peace to the Ninja World, appearing in the same person.
That held a fatal attraction for anyone.
Ōnoki wished he could directly offer Kurotsuchi to Bai Ye, while Ai was also considering suitable candidates for Bai Ye within Kumogakure.
Bai Ye's age offered too many possibilities.
For younger ones, like Hinata, they could wait for them to grow up, as Bai Ye wasn't much older than them.
If looking for someone of similar age, there were Kurotsuchi and Anko Mitarashi.
If looking for someone slightly older, Mei Terumī, Kurenai Yuhi, Shizune, and Konan were all viable options.
Even older, if Bai Ye wanted to restore the Senju Clan's glory, he could even marry Tsunade.
So, his age definitely allowed for compatibility with both younger and older partners.
And this immediately made Uchiha King unable to sit still!
"Hey! What exactly are you guys planning? Our Uchiha Clan isn't lacking in people. Bai Ye, your age is similar to Izumi's. I think Izumi is quite good!"
Uchiha King directly put Izumi forward. At least in his opinion, Bai Ye and Izumi knew each other.
Although Izumi had left the Ninja profession after Bai Ye's coup, she was a girl who didn't particularly like fighting. Compared to being a Ninja, she preferred doing business, so she was later arranged by Bai Ye to work in the Uchiha Merchant Guild.
And in Uchiha King's eyes, this was an advantage!
Bai Ye would definitely like such a good-looking and family-oriented girl!
"Actually, Mei Terumī is quite good. When you two were in Kirigakure, I thought you two were a perfect match!"
Gensui tried his best to ignore Mei Terumī's murderous gaze and not overthink things. He had to promote Mei Terumī today, no matter what.
"Pakura, say something."
"..."
Pakura was a bit speechless about what Chiyo said. What was she supposed to say?
Promote herself?
Was it necessary to be this crazy?
But then she thought about it and felt it was normal. When strength, power, and appearance all reached their peak, it would be strange not to be crazy.
"Kurotsuchi is good. Didn't you say Kurotsuchi's legs were very good?"
Grandpa!!!
Kurotsuchi stared at Ōnoki in disbelief. Was that something her grandfather would say?
"I think Samui and Yugito are both good!"
Indeed, they were good.
Bai Ye rubbed his chin, his face serious, but this scene, seen by Tsunade, made a hint of disdain flash in her eyes.
This guy looked serious on the surface, but deep down, he was probably already shamelessly fantasizing, wasn't he?
"We'll talk about the marriage later. And don't arrange any marriages for me; I'll consider it myself!"
Bai Ye didn't want his important marriage to be involved in politics, although it was already unavoidable.
But Bai Ye still hoped for it to be simpler, at least not to be arranged.
"Matters of marriage indeed shouldn't be rushed."
Uchiha Fugaku coughed lightly. There were too many people trying to promote candidates.
Did they not understand internal consumption within the Uchiha Clan?
As long as Bai Ye didn't agree now, they could arrange for Bai Ye and Izumi to meet more often later, and he believed the two of them should be able to get together.
So, Uchiha Fugaku naturally didn't want Bai Ye to make a decision so quickly at this moment.
Taking a disciple was just that, a disciple, but a partner was different. That involved the inheritance of Kekkei Genkai, and perhaps in the future, there would be so-called 'pillow talk,' which was not just idle chatter.
"Alright, don't linger here. Go prepare the list. I'll review it later, and if it's not suitable, I'll send it back. Also, don't send too many."
Bai Ye looked at the people still gathered around and quickly urged them to leave.
"What? Do you still have something to say here?"
Bai Ye looked up. Everyone else had left, and only Tsunade remained.
"Those experimental issues you mentioned to me before."
Tsunade stayed because of some experimental issues Bai Ye had discussed with her earlier, concerning the research of Bloodline Limits.
"Oh, you mean that. How far have you progressed in your research on Bloodline Trait genes?"
Bai Ye wanted Tsunade to decipher the secret of Bloodline Limits, whether it was possible to research the bloodline factors of the Ninja World.
After all, Bloodline Limits, in the end, seemed to be similar to DNA inheritance. Perhaps awakening was similar to dominant genes, and unawakened was recessive?
Bai Ye was not an expert in this field and only had a superficial understanding of this issue, or rather, he didn't understand much at all.
So, when Bai Ye first approached Tsunade, he only gave her a general idea.
Tsunade initially thought Bai Ye was planning human experiments and wanted to refuse, but after learning it was only about collecting blood and researching genes, Tsunade hesitated for a moment and finally agreed.
"As you said, there are some differences between Uchiha who haven't awakened the Sharingan and those who have. My genes are also different from my grandfather's. Perhaps that's why Wood Release didn't appear in me."
All of Senju Hashirama's cells were obtained from Danzo, and they were conveniently used for experiments. Tsunade also discovered that her grandfather's genes seemed somewhat different from her own.
Subsequently, she also drew Yamato's blood and found her grandfather's genetic code in it, which further confirmed some of Tsunade's suspicions.
She had also tested Bai Ye's blood, but his genes were very pure. Despite having both Senju and Uchiha bloodlines, it somehow felt like he had undergone an atavism?
"I have a question."
Tsunade stared intently at Bai Ye. Through recent research on the genes of various clans, she had discovered an astonishing secret. She had initially decided to keep it to herself and observe it for some time before acting.
But she suddenly realized that Bai Ye's request for her to research genes, as well as some things he had subconsciously said during their previous interactions, made Tsunade realize that Bai Ye seemed to know more than she did.
"Speak."
"Are the ancestors of the Senju and Uchiha the same person?!"
When she was researching the genes of the Senju and Uchiha, she found that there were similarities between their genes.
This also made Tsunade realize that perhaps the Senju Clan and the Uchiha Clan shared the same ancestor.
After hearing Tsunade's words, Bai Ye suddenly realized that science truly was the primary productive force in the Ninja World.
The first person to discover this was Orochimaru.
Orochimaru understood all of this through science, didn't he?
In fact, by simply studying genes, one could discover the mysteries within.
Especially with the acquisition of numerous high-tech medical devices from the Biohazard world.
With these enhancements, Tsunade was even more at ease in her research. In terms of research, perhaps her Ninjutsu creation couldn't compare to Orochimaru's, but in medical genetics, she and Orochimaru were definitely on par, perhaps even stronger than Orochimaru. It was just that she had never delved too deeply into this area before.
"You've researched it so quickly?"
"So my hypothesis is correct. The Uchiha and Senju once shared an ancestor, and based on my research of gene fragments, I've made an astonishing discovery." Tsunade said, looking deeply at Bai Ye and asking, "Your body also contains an unknown Bloodline Trait and the Hyuga Clan's genes."
She didn't know if Bai Ye had naturally fused the Kekkei Genkai himself, or if he had previously researched genes and then fused so many genes into himself.
After researching genes, Tsunade felt like she had opened the door to a New World.
"I really don't know whether it's good or bad to let you research my genes!"
As he spoke, the pupils in Bai Ye's eyes instantly turned pure white, and a bone spike appeared in his hand.
"The Bone Pulse of the Kaguya Clan?!"
He had guessed the Byakugan, and the other Bloodline Trait in Bai Ye's genes turned out to be the Bone Pulse.
Now everything made sense!
"So, you also changed your Bloodline Trait through gene editing?"
Tsunade asked curiously, though she also felt some disapproval about it.
"If I really had that ability, would I still need you to research it?"
He couldn't do it; it was just a reward from the system. However, he also hoped Tsunade could help him thoroughly research gene editing.
"I understand. All these Kekkei Genkai on you didn't just appear suddenly, did they?"
Tsunade stayed behind because she wanted to have a frank discussion with Bai Ye.
Now that she had a basic understanding of genetics, Tsunade believed this technology was incredibly powerful, and if it continued to develop, it could potentially overturn the entire Ninja World.
She was a bit afraid that Bai Ye might cause trouble with this technology.
This made Tsunade think of Hiruko; didn't the secret Ninjutsu he created aim to gain Kekkei Genkai and then surpass himself?
Yet, this could be altered through genetic technology.
That was truly terrifying!
"This brings us back to the question you asked earlier: the Senju Clan and the Uchiha Clan actually share a common ancestor, and Bloodline Limits can also be traced back to that ancestor," Bai Ye said calmly.
He could always attribute everything to atavism.
Besides, these Kekkei Genkai were indeed related to them.
"Ancestor?" Tsunade murmured, then looked at Bai Ye, her eyes indicating for him to continue.
"In ancient times, there was no such thing as Chakra here. The origin of Chakra comes from the Ōtsutsuki Goddess, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya."
"Not the Six Paths Sage?" "Nonsense!"
The Six Paths Sage was also a legend; Tsunade had never seen him. When she heard the first few sentences, she thought Bai Ye would mention the Six Paths Sage, but then Bai Ye brought up this 'Goddess' character.
"The Ōtsutsuki Goddess came from the Ōtsutsuki Clan on an alien planet. After arriving here, she received the blessings of the people and gave birth to two sons: one named Ōtsutsuki Hagoromo, who is the Six Paths Sage, and the other named Ōtsutsuki Hamura, who is the Six Paths Sage's younger brother.
The two brothers inherited two abilities from their mother: one was the Rinnegan, and the other was the Byakugan.
Due to certain events, the two brothers sealed their mother, Ōtsutsuki Kaguya.
Then the younger brother went to the moon to guard Ōtsutsuki Kaguya, while the older brother remained in the Ninja World to establish Ninshu, distributing Chakra to others.
After that, the Six Paths Sage had two sons: one inherited the Sage Body and possessed Wood Release abilities, and the other inherited the Sage Eye and awakened the Sharingan. You should know the rest of the story, right?"
Bai Ye briefly explained these matters, and such shocking news left Tsunade quite stunned.
As she had guessed, the Senju and Uchiha originated from the same family, but Tsunade hadn't expected them all to be descendants of the Six Paths Sage.
"So, according to you, your Byakugan also comes from that Ōtsutsuki Goddess?"
"Yes, that's correct. I asked you to research genetics because I want you to help me research robots later, to put Kekkei Genkai into robots..."
In the Biohazard world, the Red Queen could develop some artificial intelligence, which would then be directly implemented into robots.
As for artificial humans, Bai Ye was still debating whether they were necessary, and Tsunade probably wasn't skilled in that area. He would need to find the person who mastered that core technology.
"Wait, my mind is a bit muddled right now. Why would they seal their own mother? And there are aliens?!"
Tsunade tried to sort it out, feeling like there were loopholes here.
First, getting pregnant just by being blessed was absurd enough, and then the children born afterward actually sealed their own mother.
Was he telling her a myth?
"Well, aren't aliens quite normal? Also, I'm planning to go to the moon. If you don't believe me, you can come with me to see."
Bai Ye didn't mind Tsunade knowing the truth. In fact, the truth of this world no longer mattered, as long as his own strength was sufficient.
Besides, if you don't let people know a little truth, they genuinely won't want to work.
Bai Ye had figured it out: if Tsunade didn't get some answers today, she probably wouldn't continue her research. He couldn't just find Orochimaru, could he?
"So what does this mean? If what you say is true, is this an Ōtsutsuki Clan civil war?"
You really hit the nail on the head!
This Ninja World really was an Ōtsutsuki civil war; everyone else was just playing a supporting role. If you weren't related to the Ōtsutsuki, you didn't have much standing. Orochimaru was probably the most influential among them.
People like Minato Namikaze or Might Guy were just strong.
"Forget it, I don't want to know anything else! Don't tell me anymore!"
Tsunade suppressed her curiosity. She didn't want to know any more.
These revelations were enough for Tsunade to digest for a long time, and she also understood that the more she knew, the more Bai Ye would likely rely on her efforts in the future.
"You are my direct subordinate!"
"Don't try to get familiar with me! I won't forget the humiliation you brought me!" Tsunade roared, glaring fiercely at Bai Ye.
She would never forget how Bai Ye had cured her hemophobia!
What did he mean by 'direct subordinate'?
Did she admit it?
He just arranged it like that!
"Don't mind it. Look, isn't your hemophobia cured?"
"So now there are rumors that I stayed in your office for three days and three nights, and everyone thinks I'm involved with you?" Tsunade sneered.
She didn't know who spread the rumor about those three days and three nights, but it grew wilder and wilder, eventually becoming that Bai Ye did it to promote reconciliation between the Uchiha and Senju!
Look.
Tsunade spent every day in the Village eating, drinking, playing, and gambling, and she never spent a single penny; she always asked Bai Ye for money.
See!
What did that look like to others?
She really couldn't clear her name now.
This was clearly a condition Bai Ye offered for her return, but it ended up being twisted into something else. She couldn't accept it!
"Justice is in the hearts of the people; I don't need to explain!"
"I!!!"
You don't need to explain, but don't I?
Tsunade nearly choked. Was he even speaking like a human being?
If she couldn't beat Bai Ye, she would really want to beat him into the hospital for a few months right now.
"Tsunade, let's not talk about these things for now. Are you interested in researching some medicines and whitening products? After all, the Village needs to develop its economy, and medical care also needs to cover various disease treatments. How about I have you and Chiyo work together?"
Only Bai Ye could arrange for two old rivals to work together.
"No, I won't. Don't forget what you said when I first came back!"
When she first returned, he spoke so nicely, fulfilling all her conditions and not making her do much. Now, he couldn't wait to fill her schedule to the brim.
Tsunade wouldn't indulge Bai Ye!
Saying that, Tsunade turned to leave.
Just as Tsunade was about to open the door and leave, her hand was caught by Bai Ye. Bai Ye looked at Tsunade with a sincere expression: "Just this once, please, Tsunade, help me this one time. Besides you, I can't find anyone suitable."
"Let go!!" Tsunade growled, remembering the guards outside, she didn't dare to speak too loudly. After all, if she spoke louder, it would probably be rumored that she and Bai Ye were arguing again.
Furthermore, Tsunade was also a bit angry that even though there were constant rumors of her and Bai Ye being involved, others were still directly introducing potential partners to Bai Ye.
Even though she didn't like Bai Ye, the rumored romantic interest was right here; shouldn't they be a little more considerate?
"No, Tsunade, just help me this once, okay?"
Bai Ye held Tsunade's hand tightly, not letting go. He had figured out that Tsunade was completely soft-hearted, not stubborn.
"Bastard! I really must have owed you in my past life! Let go!"
"Alright, then I'll leave it to you!"
As soon as Tsunade said that, Bai Ye knew she had agreed.
Seeing Bai Ye let go so decisively, she turned around and looked deeply at Bai Ye, asking, "Last time you said you wanted to revitalize the Senju Clan with me, was that true or false?!"
After Tsunade finished speaking, she didn't leave but just quietly watched Bai Ye, clearly waiting for his explanation.
At this moment, Bai Ye was completely stumped.
No!?
Aren't we partners? Aren't we friends?
Although Bai Ye had said that back then, it was all just to fool her!
It's over!
This woman isn't here to ask for a formal relationship, is she?
A cold sweat trickled down Bai Ye's forehead, and for a moment, he didn't know how to answer Tsunade.
Should he say that he was actually a fan of her body?
He probably wouldn't even be able to do experiments; every time he saw her in the future, he'd be in for a beating. But if he didn't say anything, Tsunade seemed hard to fool. Was she serious or not?
Tsunade, are you serious?
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