Although Tsunade didn't currently have any feelings for Yugito, who knew what the future might hold?
Rolling her eyes, she dismissed the thought, assuming Aoyama Ryuun was just teasing her again.
"Alright, alright, let's go back. I haven't done my sword practice today!"
Qingshan Liuyun waved his hand, signaling that he didn't want to dwell on the matter any longer.
"Um!"
Tsunade nodded, letting the issue drop.
At that moment, Aoyama Ryuun handed the dessert he had been holding to Tsunade.
"Speaking of which, you really aren't going to eat it? It tastes quite good."
"I won't eat it!"
"Why not give it a try?"
"No, no, no! My cooking skills will definitely be better than hers from now on!"
Tsunade had made up her mind: she would work hard to improve her cooking.
Hmph! A mere Jinchūriki dares to underestimate me? Just you wait! I'll cook a meal so delicious it'll scare you!
Seeing Tsunade's fierce determination, Qingshan Liuyun shrugged and didn't comment further.
Instead, they resumed their daily routine: sword practice.
During the war, Qingshan Liuyun had rarely found time to train.
9997!
9998!
9999!
10,000!
With a flash of sword light, after completing ten thousand swings, Aoyama Ryuun tossed the broken ninja sword aside.
"Daily task completed. Reward: Compatibility +0.09!"
The system's voice made Qingshan Liuyun smile faintly. At this stage, such daily tasks were no longer difficult—just slightly tedious.
"I really don't understand the point of your training!"
Sitting on the edge of the roof, Tsunade asked after watching him finish.
Given Qingshan Liuyun's current strength, this seemed utterly pointless.
"Well, it's more about keeping things stable. I don't want to one day forget even how to wield a sword."
Regarding the system, Qingshan Liuyun couldn't fully explain, so he kept it simple.
Tsunade nodded seriously.
"That's true! Consolidating one's strength is important for a ninja."
"Wait a minute, I'll boil some water so you can have a proper bath!"
"Um!"
Qingshan Liuyun didn't respond, simply watching Tsunade leave with a small smile. She truly had a charm when gentle and demure.
While Tsunade boiled water, Aoyama Ryuun glanced at his character template:
God-level Template System
First template: Golden Lion – Shi Yiji
Compatibility: 99.09%
Template Abilities: Top-tier Conqueror's Haki, Top-tier Observation Haki, Top-tier Armament Haki, Top-tier Swordsmanship, Float-Float Fruit (Advanced)
Skills: Basic Three-Body Technique, Instantaneous Movement Technique
Daily task: Swing sword 10,000 times (Completed)
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"Just a little bit more!"
Top-tier three-color Haki, advanced swordsmanship, and the Float-Float Fruit—this is the state Green Hills and Flowing Clouds were currently in: practically invincible.
Once the compatibility reaches 100%, Aoyama Ryuun's Float-Float Fruit ability will ascend from advanced to awakened state. At that point, he will become the strongest version of the Golden Lion, with all abilities at their peak.
Of course, this is not the end. Once template compatibility with Shiki the Golden Lion reaches 100%, the system will generate a new character template.
"Speaking of which, I'm curious! What kind of being is this unknown second template character?"
Qingshan Liuyun wasn't greedy; all he needed was to surpass the first Golden Lion template.
"The water's boiled. What are you thinking about?"
Tsunade's voice interrupted his thoughts.
"They're here!"
Qingshan Liuyun turned and entered the house.
In short, the compatibility will reach completion after some time. Soon, the next template template holder will be revealed.
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For the next few days, Konoha Village remained unusually quiet—a rare period of post-war calm. No ninja village wished to stir trouble after the recent war.
Minato Namikaze, the Yellow Flash, was no longer discussed. After all, he was dead. Just like Konoha's White Fang back then, a fallen person is as if the lamp has gone out.
Ridiculous as it was, Minato Namikaze wasn't even given a memorial tablet in Konoha after his death, showing just how thoroughly Hiruzen Sarutobi had abandoned him.
During this time, Aoyama Ryuun hadn't seen Uzumaki Kushina either. Since Minato's suicide, she had stayed home. Were it not for Uchiha Mikoto, he might have gone to check on her. Many believed Kushina might have perished as well.
Meanwhile, Tsunade and Yugito were at constant odds. Only Kurenai Yuhi remained relatively obedient.
Both Tsunade and Yugito refused to submit to anyone, exchanging sarcastic remarks whenever they met.
And then the day of the Green Mountain Flowing Clouds Plan arrived.
Are we really not going?
In the courtyard, Qingshan Liuyun had acquired a barbecue grill. With little to do, they decided to have a barbecue at home.
Qingshan Liuyun leisurely ate, while Xi Ri Hong helped grill the food.
Tsunade, however, remained worried. Today marked the day Nara Shikaku and his ninja clans would gather to force Hiruzen Sarutobi to abdicate.
Noticing her concern, Aoyama Ryuun smiled nonchalantly.
"Don't panic. Everything is planned. Hiruzen Sarutobi will step down. We don't need to get involved."
"But…"
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