Several weeks had passed since Tsunade began her research into the Orochimaru curse seal.
The morning sun, a vibrant orb in the clear blue sky, illuminated the Konoha training grounds.
Two figures can be seen doing Push-ups and other Physical Training.
Sasuke, dedicating most of his time doing Physical Training to improve his physical Strength for Eight Inner Gates.
Naruto, his blue eyes sparkling with enthusiasm, mirrored Sasuke's movements.
After losing to Sasuke in spar he also dedicated to train with Sasuke so he can also become stronger in other aspects.
Sasuke paused, his breath coming in steady rhythm. 'Weeks have passed,' he thought, his gaze sweeping over the training grounds.
'No sign of Orochimaru, no whispers of the Akatsuki. Itachi… still nothing.' A sense of cautious relief settled over him, a fleeting moment of peace amidst the constant tension.
'Though I am not complaining, it's better this way. I got more time to focus on Training and Improving myself.'
His thoughts shifted to Tsunade's medical training. He had noticed that she had not only taken Sakura as her student, but also Hinata, Tenten, and Ino unlike original.
'Tsunade-sama has expanded her teachings from sakura to others as well,' he mused, his expression thoughtful. 'Is this also one of the butterfly effect.'
'It's a good thing though, more medical ninja in Konoha… more beneficial it will be fo the future.'
He then pondered Tsunade's research into the Orochimaru curse seal, specifically Anko's. 'Tsunade is a brilliant medical ninja,' he thought, his brow furrowed.
'But fuinjutsu… it was never her forte in the original timeline. How will she break through Orochimaru's seal?'
He remembered that Anko's curse seal had remained pretty much unresolved in the original timeline.
'Even with her skill, can she truly succeed?' He then recalled Tsunade's grandmother, Mito Uzumaki, has Grandmaster level in Fuinjutsu.
'Perhaps… perhaps she inherited some of her grandmother's knowledge. And Tsunade is quite intelligent herself, She will find a way.'
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The sun had climbed high in the sky, casting a warm glow over Konoha, when Tsunade summoned Anko to her office.
The Hokage's office, usually filled with the sounds of paperwork and official business, was quiet, the air thick with anticipation.
Anko entered the office and bowed respectfully. "Hokage-sama, you ask for me?" she said, her voice calm.
Tsunade nodded. "Anko," she said, her voice firm. "Come with me."
She led Anko out of the office and into the secluded garden surrounding the Hokage building.
The garden, a tranquil oasis in the bustling village, was filled with the soft sounds of birdsong and the gentle rustling of leaves.
"I want you to show me your curse mark," Tsunade said, her voice direct.
Anko, slightly surprised but don't questioned and complied. She lowered the collar of her shirt, revealing the dark, swirling mark on her neck.
Tsunade's expression turned of understanding. She reached out and applied an unknown fuinjutsu seal to Anko's curse mark.
A wave of intense pain washed over Anko, her body tensing, her breath catching in her throat.
The pain was excruciating, a searing heat that radiated through her veins, a reminder of the dark presence that had lingered within her for so long. After what seemed like an eternity, the pain subsided.
Anko's body relaxed, her breath returning to normal. A profound sense of lightness washed over her, as if a heavy weight had been lifted from her shoulders.
Anko looked at Tsunade, her eyes filled with a mix of confusion and hope. "What… what did you do, Tsunade-Sama?" she asked, her voice barely a whisper.
Tsunade smiled gently. "I destroyed the remnant of Orochimaru's soul that was trapped within you through curse mark," she said, her voice soft.
Anko's eyes widened, her expression shifting from confusion to disbelief, then to overwhelming relief. Tears welled up in her eyes, spilling down her cheeks. She began to cry, her sobs a mixture of joy and relief.
"Thank you," she whispered, her voice choked with emotion. "Thank you, Tsunade-sama."
Tsunade's expression softened. She reached out and patted Anko's head, her touch was gentle. "I thought you were a strong woman," she said, her voice laced with a gentle humor. "But it seems you can cry too."
Anko, wiping away her tears, laughed, a sound filled with relief and joy. "I… I just… I never thought I'd be free, free from this burden" she said, her voice trembling.
"You don't have to worry about that curse mark anymore," Tsunade reassured her, her voice firm yet reassuring.
Anko nodded, her expression filled with gratitude. "Thank you," she repeated, her voice filled with heartfelt emotion. The garden, once a place of quiet contemplation, now echoed with the sounds of liberation and joy.
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* Guys, I want to ask did my writing improve a little from before. I know my starting chapters are a bad written. Since, I am first time writing plus my grammar is little weak so I need to take help for it from dictionary online to write creative words.
I also know how I didn't change much material from original in starting chapters because I want to change story little by little but my bad writing make it even worse.
So, I just want to ask if you seen any improvement in my writing in later chapters.
If NO then I will just take a break and time to improve it for better first and then resume.
And thanks for reading to this point despite my bad writing.