Chapter 76:
"Ding! Fusion deduction initiated! Blazing Angel form analysis in progress…"
Countless unfamiliar memories exploded in his mind… the flapping frequency of flame wings, airflow control during aerial combat, the energy output curve of the flame spear…
Uchiha Sanpō breathed heavily, preparing to test this new ninjutsu.
He came to the outermost edge of the Forest of Death, an area already beyond Konoha Village's perception barrier.
Uchiha Sanpō stood at the top of a thousand-year-old ancient tree and formed seals with both hands: "Blazing Angel — Open!"
A dazzling golden light instantly erupted. Three pairs of flowing golden flame wings unfurled with a roar. Every feather flowed with molten-gold-like patterns.
A blazing golden mask covered his face.
A ring of pure white flames slowly rotated behind his head, scattering sparks of starfire and giving off a sacred feeling that made people want to kneel in worship.
Uchiha Sanpō experimentally flapped his wings. His entire body shot straight into the clouds in an instant.
The sudden acceleration made him hold his breath for a moment, then he burst into hearty laughter.
Uchiha Sanpō (inner thought):So this… is what true freedom in flight feels like?
"So this is what freedom in flight feels like… Hahaha… Amazing…"
The flight techniques instilled by the system had perfectly integrated into his muscle memory, as if he had been born to soar through the nine heavens.
He made a grasping motion with his right hand. A flame spear materialized out of thin air.
The spear body was wrapped in spiral golden patterns, and sparks continuously burst from the tip.
"B-rank ninjutsu: Fire Release — Great Fire Dragon Technique!"
With a casual wave, chakra flowed through the spear as if it were an extension of his arm.
Three fire dragons roared forth and slammed into a distant cliff, blasting open a crater dozens of meters wide and sending countless birds flying in panic.
...
Two days passed quickly. During these two days, Uchiha Sanpō often stayed at Tsunade's house.
Both Tsunade's body and mind had been greatly satisfied.
She suddenly rolled off the bed, casually grabbed the bathrobe scattered on the floor and draped it over herself. The belt was tied loosely.
"Sanpō, I heard the odds for your upcoming match have risen to 1:3.3. That's a very tempting ratio… I still have 50 million ryō left. I'll bet it all on you winning. How about it?"
A trace of helplessness flashed in Uchiha Sanpō's eyes: "No. I don't trust your gambling luck. Have you forgotten how you lost ninety-nine times in a row in Tanzaku Street?"
Tsunade clenched her fist until it cracked: "That was just bad luck!"
Uchiha Sanpō dodged the incoming punch and smoothly pulled Tsunade into his arms.
He leaned down and whispered into her ear, his warm breath spraying against her sensitive skin: "Listen, I'll have a shadow clone bet 200 million ryō. If we win, I'll split it with you."
Tsunade's struggle weakened a little: "…Really?"
Uchiha Sanpō's fingers brushed the sensitive spot on the back of her neck: "Of course. And right now… we have something more important to do…"
Tsunade seemed to sense something. Her brows furrowed slightly: "What… more important thing…"
Uchiha Sanpō said no more. He directly kissed her lips and pressed her back onto the tatami.
"My fire… is still very strong right now… I need you to help me with my cultivation."
"Little pervert… Mmm… Ah…"
Tsunade's protest was completely swallowed.
"Ding! Host has performed dual cultivation once with Dao Companion: Tsunade. Mid-level Senju Sage Body experience +100, Chakra limit +5, Yang attribute +0.01%."
"Ding! Upgrade conditions met. Mid-level Senju Sage Body successfully upgraded!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host for obtaining High-level Senju Sage Body!"
Bloodline Limit: High-level Senju Sage Body (2008/5000)Attributes: Life +4500, Chakra +3600, Life Recovery +40/hour, Sharingan Experience +60/day.
After upgrading to the high-level Senju Sage Body, an unusual sensation seemed to stir inside his body, as if something was about to awaken. He quickly opened the system panel.
Host: Uchiha SanpōStrength: Kage-levelLifespan: 17/121Dao Companions: Uzumaki Huiyi (Favorability: 100%), Tsunade (Favorability: 100%), Terumī Mei (Favorability: 63%), Aoyama Yui (Favorability: 60%)Life: 10480/10480Chakra: 8008/8008Pupil Power: 2000/2000
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His current chakra amount… was now more than 13 times that of an average jōnin… and about 26 times that of Kakashi, who was always short on chakra… He could feel the Three Tomoe Sharingan beginning to stir. It seemed it wouldn't be long before it evolved on its own.
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Inside the Konoha gambling house, the place was packed and noisy. The electronic screen's odds numbers kept flashing, accompanied by constant "beep-beep" sounds.
Terumī Mei dragged Uzumaki Huiyi's wrist, nimbly weaving through the crowd.
"Make way! Make way!"
Terumī Mei's clear voice stood out sharply in the noisy gambling house.
Uzumaki Huiyi was pulled along unsteadily, her red hair already a bit messy from the crowd.
She sighed helplessly: "Mei-chan, slow down…"
The two finally squeezed to the betting counter. The electronic screen showed the latest odds:
[Jiraiya Wins 1:1.7] [Uchiha Sanpō Wins 1:3.4] [Draw 1:2.5]
Terumī Mei took out a money pouch embroidered with water patterns from her ninja pouch and poured out a pile of silver notes.
She excitedly slapped the counter: "I want to bet 450,000 ryō! On Lord Jiraiya winning!"
Uzumaki Huiyi's red eyes flashed with displeasure: "Mei-chan, don't spend money so recklessly…"
Terumī Mei refused to listen: "Sister Huiyi, bet with me!"
Unable to resist her pestering, Uzumaki Huiyi could only take out a delicate brocade pouch: "Then I'll… bet 1 million ryō… on Uchiha Sanpō winning."
Terumī Mei's eyes widened: "Sister Huiyi, are you crazy? Lord Jiraiya is one of the legendary Sannin! That bastard…"
"Which bastard?"
A low, magnetic voice came from behind them. Both girls froze at the same time.
Terumī Mei's pretty face instantly turned pale. She mechanically turned around: "Sanpō-oniichan…"
Uchiha Sanpō's finger lightly tapped Terumī Mei's forehead: "Weren't you just calling me a bastard? Your pocket money for next month is gone."
"Stingy!"
Uzumaki Huiyi's face turned slightly red. She hurriedly pulled Terumī Mei's sleeve: "Mei-chan! Stop talking…"
Uchiha Sanpō turned toward the counter and took out a storage scroll from his bosom.
In an instant, a large pile of brand-new silver notes appeared on the table.
"This is 200 million ryō. I'm betting on Uchiha Sanpō winning."
Seeing him take out so much money, Terumī Mei's eyes immediately lit up.
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