Tsunade, with her delicate chakra sensing, noticed the changes in Dan's body. After examining him, she just felt that his body was brimming with vitality—his muscles had become rock-hard and more robust. Since there were no negative developments, she didn't pay it too much mind.
As long as he was healthy, that was enough. Thinking back to Dan's proposal, Tsunade felt a surge of happiness. Being with the one you love was so precious in this chaotic ninja world. Grandpa would be happy to see her settling down and starting a family, right?
And the way Dan had looked at her with such affectionate eyes—she felt like he'd seen right through her, making her want to burrow into a hole. She quickly said goodbye to Dan and fled.
Dan watched Tsunade's curvaceous retreating figure, feeling a rush of heat. Unfortunately, the bandages were wrapped too tightly, leaving him uncomfortable. He'd have to endure for now.
But his happy life was coming. He'd soon marry Tsunade.
Speaking of marriage, this mission had been downright suspicious—no doubt a conspiracy targeting the Senju clan and himself. Danzo the "Power Strip Spirit" and the Third the "Old Schemer" were pulling strings, one in the light and one in the dark, wanting the Senju clan to die out. He was just a little rat caught in the crossfire.
He needed to do something, or this would keep happening. The tree craves calm, but the wind won't stop. In this ninja world, without a few tricks up your sleeve, you'd be doomed long ago.
If he hadn't activated the God-level Choice System just in time, he'd have followed the original host's fate—grass two feet high on his grave. Even in the Pure Land after death, he'd be toyed with via Impure Reincarnation. Unbearable!
Glancing at his character panel, it had undergone earth-shaking changes.
Character: Kato DanRank: Elite JoninNinjutsu: Three Body Techniques, Body Flicker Technique, Spirit Transformation Technique, Wood Style: Cutting Sprigs Technique, Wood Style: Wood Locking Wall, Wood Style: Vine EntanglementPhysique: Fusion Body, Hashirama's Immortal Physique (Nerfed Version)Bloodline Limit: Wood Style (Beginner Level)Chakra: 30 Kakashi
His strength had multiplied at least tenfold. His flesh and soul were constantly nourished by the Hashirama Immortal Physique (nerfed), growing ever stronger.
The Spirit Transformation Technique's power had also amplified exponentially. A stronger body better resisted attacks, and a stronger soul allowed leaps in killing enemies, controlling them, and extending out-of-body time.
He tested it briefly. Previously, the technique only allowed short separations, controlling peers at best. Now, not only was the duration longer, but he could overpower higher levels.
See who dares call him "Mr. N-Seconds" now? Wahaha— Just as he was about to laugh, it tugged at his wounds, making him grimace in pain.
Though he'd awakened the Hashirama Immortal Physique (nerfed), his injuries were too severe and not fully healed. But he was about 70-80% recovered—probably able to walk tomorrow.
Tsunade had already announced their wedding. The wise Tsunade had picked up on the mission's oddities; spreading the news was her way of protecting Dan.
The Senju clan might be in decline, but its prestige remained. Hopefully, those schemers would behave. Otherwise, she wouldn't mind reverting to the decisive, murderous "Sannin" Tsunade-hime.
Thinking of Dan's deep affection, a soft expression crossed her refined, resolute face. Anyone who hurts my dear Dan—I'll break their hands.
Dan was still recovering in bed when Akimichi Choza visited again. Despite his burly appearance, Choza was gentler than most women, checking on him multiple times—just because Dan had saved him on a mission. A great guy.
Cho cza brought tonics from the Akimichi clan and congratulated him on the wedding, surprising Dan. Tsunade really was a thoughtful little treasure, announcing it so quickly to shield him.
But Tsunade was too kind. The news wouldn't protect him—it'd heighten the danger. Still, with his boosted strength, even unhealed, he could handle assassins.
As he thought this, Choza noticed Dan forming seals—no mistake, Spirit Transformation Technique. About to ask, he decided against it; guarding Dan's body was priority.
Via the technique, Dan discovered a ninja squad lurking nearby. He entered a special jonin's mind: Danzo's Root team, here to assassinate him. Finally couldn't sit still, huh?
Fine, send him a big gift. "Spirit Transformation: Assault." He annihilated the special jonin's soul, silently... silently dispatching the small fry. By the time the jonin captain noticed his teammates dead, it was too late—Dan's spirit had entered10
He'd already invaded the captain's mind.
After rifling through memories, Dan seized control. Time to meet "Power Strip Spirit."
With his soul breakthrough, the technique's range had expanded. Straight to Root's lair. Soon, he arrived. "Power Strip" Danzo sat waiting for the captain's report.
As expected, this guy wouldn't let him go. Time for a brutal hit. The kneeling captain "reporting" suddenly attacked—Flicker plus kunai combo. But Danzo wasn't weak; his right-eye Sharingan illusion activated, freezing Dan's body.
Danzo's smirk barely formed before Dan's spirit emerged, entering his mind. Danzo was strong, but today's Dan was different—soul enhanced, battering Danzo's back relentlessly, seizing control.
Danzo's soul ranted: "Impossible! You can't be this strong—impossible!"
Dan: "An ant dares to dance? Sparing you this time. If you assassinate again, the soul mark I left explodes. Don't want to be an idiot? No more tricks."
Exiting Danzo's mind, controlling the jonin body, a hand chop severed Danzo's right arm. "Nice arm—my wedding gift. Thanks for the present, Shimura. Don't mess with me next time. You don't want your secrets exposed, do you, Danzo?"
Ignoring Danzo's gritted-teeth agony, the controlled jonin flickered away.
Danzo staunched the bleeding, as if it weren't his own arm. He ordered lockdowns, no rash moves—just surveillance.
"Kato-kun, so powerful. Surviving didn't kill him—it evolved his soul into terror. Aiming for Hashirama cell fusion? I rushed. Leave him to that 'slimy snake'—he'll be interested."
Spirit back in body, Dan hid the arm at home, disposed of the corpse. Returning, he saw dutiful Choza guarding him—touching. Such a loyal friend felt secure.