A Journey Through the Universes

Chapter 81: The Meal

Already in the restaurant, the quartet made an order and while waiting for him began a leisurely conversation.

“Well, since you’re part of our team now, we should get to know each other better. – said Tsunade, right after the order.

– What do you want to know? Tetsuya asked with interest.

Jiraya took the floor.

– A little bit of everything. What you like, what you don’t like. Skills, hobbies, dreams. – he enumerated with a smile.

– All right, let’s try it. And so, I like to train, to learn something new. I love and know how to cook, do massage. I am also fond of fuinjutsu and irenjutsu. In general, I like a lot of things, I can’t list them all. I don’t like everything that ordinary people don’t like: lies, betrayal, and so on. And my dream is to have a harem. Tetsuya said calmly and even innocently as always.

The guys listened attentively to him, noticing that their new teammate is quite a versatile personality.

Until he finally talked about his dream.

Orochimaru didn’t react to her in any way.

Jiraya was surprised and even glad that someone similar in spirit appeared in his team.

Tsunade frowned irritably, a little angrily, thinking that the second Jiraya had come to the team.

– What a wonderful dream! The white–headed man said with a joyful smile.

However, a second later, a blow from a blonde flew into his white head and slammed into the wall next to it.

– Shut up, Jiraya! He’s still very young, I’m sure Tetsuya can still get away from this crooked path! Don’t you dare drag him to the bottom with you! –

– “Why did I get hit on the head when he enraged you!?” – Jiraya was indignant in his mind.

Releasing her anger, Tsuna calmed down and, looking at Tetsuya with interest, asked perplexedly.

– Why do you need a harem? Why would you even want something like that? –

It didn’t fit in her head that someone at the age of four could have such a strange dream.

In addition, unbeknownst to herself, the blonde began, slowly, to sympathize with the newcomer.

– A harem is a lot of wives, which means I will have a big family. – the hero answered with a kind innocent smile.

Not a muscle twitched while he was saying this, because what he said was true, even if not complete.

Hearing the answer, the girl breathed out a sigh of relief and smiled sweetly.

– You see Jiraya! He is not like you, although his desire is quite strange, the dream is to have a big family. Most likely, some pervert suggested to him such a way to achieve a large family. – she said with a smile.

– “And what do I have to do with it!?” he shouted in his head, returning to the table.

Of course, the white-headed man did not dare to say this out loud because he knew that he would eventually fly again.

Instead, he quickly decided to change the subject.

– Listen, you said that you are fond of irenjutsu. – sitting down at the table, he said.

– Yes, I’m getting carried away. –

– It’s funny, but Tsunade also got carried away with it. She has already made some progress in this direction. –

– What progress, Jiraya, I have only recently become interested in irenjutsu. – she protested. But it was clear from her face that she was pleased with this little flattery…

– That’s fine. It will be cool if there are two ninja medics in our team. By the way, show me your hand, I hit you pretty hard,” Tetsuya said, reaching out with his hand to the girl.

– N-no, it’s okay, it was sparring and I’m pleased that you didn’t hold back against me just because I’m a girl. – a little blushing, she said.

Being surrounded by Jiraya and Orochimaru, Tsunade is not used to such ordinary, affectionate signs of attention.

Especially if these attentions come from an extremely cute and beautiful boy.

– “Tsunade, what’s wrong with you!? He’s only four!?” she screamed in her head, being embarrassed by her behavior.

Still, she stretched out her hand to Tetsuya and opened the place of the injury.

There was a large almost black hematoma under the sleeve. An ordinary person would just be scared of her appearance, but for Shinobi this is a common thing.

In general, Tsunade is not used to receiving such damage. Usually her chakra-enhanced body is able to withstand the blows of Jirai and Orochimaru. Who knew that she was going to meet a little monster.

Seeing this bruise, Tetsuya frowned slightly, because when he beat Tsunade, he did not want to cause her much damage.

– “I overdid it all the same…” – he thought as he activated his chakra.

“Don’t worry Tetsuya, it’s just a bruise. If it could stop me, then I wouldn’t even think about my dream…” she said a little embarrassed, but then Tsuna fell silent…

And she fell silent because she saw Tetsuya activate Shoshen Jutsu with his right hand, the Technique of the Mystical Hand, without any seals.

But what happened next shocked her even more.

Tetsuya did not even have time to apply his hand with the technique to her hematoma, as she, just before her eyes, healed.

It was the first time she had seen such a powerful healing technique.

But the girl got access to the Shinobi hospital and could see firsthand how the masters of the irenjutsu work.

Jiraya was also surprised, but not too much because he didn’t know the whole background.

But Orochimaru was only a little less impressed than Tsunade, although he hid it. He, too, understood the absurdity of what was happening.

Tetsuya canceled the technique and stroking the place of the injury, said with a smile.

– Done. Now as good as new. –

The girl moved her hand in shock and realized that she was really as good as new.

And not only her hand, her whole body was experiencing pleasure, an unusual lightness. All the hidden ailments and even fatigue just disappeared.

–Unbelievable…– she whispered loudly, her mouth dry.

In addition to surprise, the girl also felt a little envy and even jealousy of Tetsui’s talent, because she herself was just beginning to comprehend this technique when this red-haired guy in front of her was already capable of such a thing at four years old. In just a month at the academy.

That is why Tetsui’s classmates gave up and gave up, but unlike them, Orochimaru, Jiraya and Tsunade were inflamed with motivation and a small spirit of rivalry.

They were not called the Trinity of geniuses for nothing.

Tetsuya broke the silence, pleased with the demonstration of his abilities.

With a sweet smile hiding contentment, he asked.

– Tsunade, you said something about your dream… Can I hear her? Anyway, I’ve already told you a little about myself, now it’s your turn. –

Tetsuya’s speech brought the girl out of her trance.

– Ah, a dream… My dream is to become the strongest female Shinobi. – she was still under the impression.

– A good dream… why don’t you just want to become the strongest? –

Smiling a little sadly, she replied.

–Tetsuya, we both know that’s impossible. No matter how hard I try, I can’t become stronger than men being a woman. So nature decided. –

– “You’re wrong …” – the hero thought, thinking about the Hare Goddess.

– Well, becoming the strongest woman can also be oh so not easy. It is worth achieving this goal first, and then you can look at more. Tetsuya said a little encouragingly.

“You’re right. I thought so too. – changing a sad smile to a sweet one, she replied.

Jiraya was a little annoyed that Tsunade was talking so sweetly to the new guy when he was constantly getting hit in the kidneys.

– And now it’s my turn! My dream is world peace! – he exclaimed, interrupting the “gentle” atmosphere.

Tsunade was secretly annoyed by Jirai’s intervention, although she understood that the three of them were getting acquainted with the newcomer, and not just her.

Tetsuya wasn’t the least bit offended by this. In fact, he even felt a little funny.

– You have a good dream Jiraya. It’s just a pity that it’s impossible. –

“Why not?” –

– Because absolute peace is impossible as long as people can experience: fear, anger, anger, greed, envy, jealousy and the like. Tetsuya replied calmly, looking at Jiraya.

What they heard impressed the trio as they did not expect to hear it from a four-year-old.

After a few seconds of reflection, the white-headed man said.

– You may be right, but I still believe that people will one day be able to overcome their vices and come to peace. – he said confidently, not doubting his words.

Such determination and faith impressed the hero a little.

– Who knows. Maybe everything will be as you said. –

Jiraya was quite pleased with this answer.

And while Tsunade, closing her eyes, was enjoying the sensations after Tetsui’s technique, Orochimaru calmly spoke.

– My dream is to learn all ninjutsu. All the techniques. – he spoke calmly, but it was clear from his eyes that the guy wanted to fulfill his dream very much. Stronger than Jiraya and Tsunade combined.

And no one will say that this cute, slightly effeminate guy in the future, after going through several fatal events, will become a mad scientist pursuing immortality.

– A good dream. I like her. –

Orochi, smiling slightly, nodded. Even the small smile on his eternally calm face seemed bright.

Tsunade, descending from heaven to earth, opened her eyes and said.

– Now that we’ve gotten to know each other a little better, we need to discuss which mission we’ll take tomorrow. As a captain, I propose to take a mission of “C” rank. In general, I wanted to take several missions of the “D” rank, but after seeing Tetsuya in action, I realized that he would not only not pull us to the bottom, but also strengthen our team. What do you say? –

– No problem. I think so too. Jiraya replied, watching the waiter carry their order.

– I agree. – the Orochi answered briefly.

Tetsuya only nodded in agreement.

After that, they started eating, chatting about every little thing along the way, getting to know each other better.

After returning home, Tetsuya immediately created thirty-five clones and sent them to upgrade skills and talents.

Fifteen of them trained ninjutsu.

Five more trained sensorics.

Ten were engaged in fuinjutsu, making seals for tomorrow’s mission and for sale to the Hokage.

The rest of the five did massage each other, pumping both the massage itself and the talent.

At the same time, when the clones were dispelled, Tetsuya received memories of a relaxing massage, which significantly reduced the stress from training ninjutsu and sensorics. Although his mind is already able to withstand much more. Also, after receiving the memories, the characteristic of the mind increased by one.

Apparently receiving, at once, a large block of information contributes to the pumping of the mind.

The original himself trained the body. Moreover, he decided to do not only dexterity, but also strength.

Of course, so far there are no weights. Only pull-ups, push-ups and dumbbells.

The next day, the hero met with his teammates at the Hokage residence, as they had agreed.

Having risen, the guys entered Hiruzen’s office.

– Ho-ho-ho, I see Tetsuya-kun fits perfectly into your team. – laughing kindly, he said, smoking a pipe.

– Yes, Tetsuya has joined our team perfectly. You probably wouldn’t have sent anyone else to us, Sensei. Tsunade replied with a smile like a captain.

– Well, okay, you probably came for a task. – he said, taking out a folder with missions.

– Yes, Sensei. We decided to take the mission “C” rank. Jiraya said with a big smile, putting his hands behind his head.

– Wow! Have you decided to start with the “C” rank missions right away? Hiruzen said in surprise with a smile, but everyone knew that he was hiding emotions behind this smile.

– It’s simple. Tetsuya made our team stronger, not weaker. – said Tsunade, “gently” looking at the hero.

The hero himself, like Orochimaru, just stood silently, basking in his thoughts.

– It pleases. Hiruzen said, rummaging through the folder. – Oh, here she is, here she is. This is a “C” rank mission. –

“Hmm… eliminate the human–hunting creature?” Six hundred thousand Re? – questioningly, read Tsunade.

– Yes, in a small town nearby, something started attacking people at night. Presumably this is some kind of man-eating bear from the forest nearby. The mayor of the city is not stingy. Hiruzen spoke seriously, smoking his pipe.

– Where did such assumptions come from? Tetsuya asked, interested.

– All the victims of the attack were found in this very forest, gnawed. In addition, someone saw something big running out of the city at high speed towards the forest. And there are no more predators in this forest capable of such a thing. –

For some time the quartet pondered the information received, until at one point they unanimously said: “We are taking this mission.”

– OK. This mission was ordered by the Mayor of the city named Fujimoto Tadeo. You can learn more details from him. –

With that, the conversation with Hokage was over, and team number seven moved forward on the mission.