Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Yes, I Did Make the Third Kazekage Drink a Basin of Foot-Washing Water

Chapter 71: Chapter 71: Yes, I Did Make the Third Kazekage Drink a Basin of Foot-Washing Water  At this point in time, Orochimaru's ambition was to master all ninjutsu rather than delve into the dark arts of immortality research. Orochimaru had a deep fascination with various forms of ninjutsu and genjutsu, and there was no doubt that he had his eyes on the Sakura Fall Genjutsu. Tsunade couldn't help but instinctively shrink her neck when she remembered how she and Takuya used to mess around. A genjutsu capable of controlling a Jōnin? That didn't scare her. But one that even someone as strong as the Third Kazekage couldn't escape from? That was dangerous. She imagined Takuya snapping under pressure one day and casting that genjutsu on her... The thought of herself involuntarily dancing in public was so embarrassing that Tsunade nearly felt like she could dig herself a hole in the ground. It was too mortifying an event that would surely lead to social death. Better not provoke this kid in the future. If she pushed him too far, she'd be done for. The scariest part was that Takuya would actually do it! Based on what she knew about him, if pushed to the edge, Takuya wouldn't hesitate to make her socially dead once and for all. "Ahem, kids these days are really something else, much stronger than we were," Tsunade said with an awkward cough, tossing the scroll to Jiraiya. "The old man asked me to verify something with Takuya about the Third Kazekage. You coming?" she asked. "Definitely," Orochimaru responded without hesitation. Jiraiya scratched his head, considering for a moment before saying, "I'll come too. If you're both going, it's no fun to stay here alone. Let's all go together." "Alright then, let's head out," Tsunade said, feeling a bit nostalgic for Takuya's cooking. After a quick rest, the three of them exited the combat zone and made their way swiftly toward the outpost. "Takuya, are we really okay doing this?" "Takuya, shouldn't we be more cautious?" "Takuya, what are we eating today?" "Takuya, I caught a wild deer. How about we have some roasted venison tonight?" In just a few days, Nawaki had practically turned into a mini-Takuya, or rather, a devoted fanboy. Completely won over by Takuya's cooking, his initial worries-whether it was attracting enemies or getting scolded by the village-had all but vanished. Nothing bad happened. In fact, the camp even thoughtfully sent them some supplies. It was downright strange. Had Danzo turned over a new leaf? Danzo, in his rare show of generosity, sent them fresh ingredients, including the highly coveted beef, a rare sight in the camp. The three of them sat together, happily enjoying their roasted meat, feeling utterly content. Takuya had no idea what Danzo was up to. But since the food was safe, with no poison detected, why not eat it? Everything else could be compromised, but he wouldn't skimp on his stomach. A full belly was essential for fighting effectively. "You three!!" The voice of an irate Tsunade filled the air as she, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru finally arrived at the outpost. The sight of the trio lounging around, eating delicious roasted meat, sent Tsunade's temper through the roof. How could they be so shameless? Takuya hadn't expected the news of the Third Kazekage falling victim to the Sakura Fall Genjutsu to spread. Neither Minato nor Mikoto Uchiha would have talked, and Takuya certainly wouldn't have. That left only the Third Kazekage as the likely source. But this kind of embarrassing event was something most people would try to cover up, not broadcast. Yet here he was, spreading the word like wildfire. The fact that Tsunade had come to ask him about it meant the news had already spread far and wide. If Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya had come all this way, it had to be because of either Danzo or the Third Hokage. Takuya guessed it was probably the Third Hokage who sent them. The old shinobi leader must be quite anxious by now. So it was true. The tone in Takuya's voice was enough to confirm to Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya that the rumors were indeed true. "How did you manage it?" Tsunade asked, not with skepticism but with amazement. After all, every Kage was synonymous with strength. The Third Kazekage, reputedly the strongest Kazekage in Sand's history, had fallen victim to Takuya's genjutsu. The Sakura Fall Genjutsu was terrifyingly powerful. "What do you mean, how did I do it?" Takuya said, a bit annoyed. "He thought I was just a kid and figured I was as good as dead. When I activated my Sharingan, it caught his attention, and that's when I used the genjutsu. He just fell for it, plain and simple." "No matter how powerful someone is, if they let their guard down against an enemy, they're bound to slip up." "So, yes, I made the Third Kazekage drink a basin of my foot-washing water, and he drank the whole thing." "The Sakura Fall Genjutsu may be breakable, but it leaves a mental scar that takes a long time to heal unless your mental fortitude is off the charts." Foot-washing water? The Third Kazekage would definitely explode in rage if he heard this. Tsunade and the others were left speechless, fighting the urge to demand that Takuya change his choice of words. After all, describing a Kage's defeat with such an image wasn't exactly the most dignified way to put it. But whatever, that wasn't important. Shaking her head, Tsunade continued, "So why didn't you report this to the village?" *********** Note: If you're interested, you can read up to chapter 130+ at patreon.com/Emiko1. Don't forget to give a power stone for many bonus chapters!