"Another reason? What other reason could you have?"
Tsunade's anger had yet to dissipate.
In her eyes, Kimimaro's words were all excuses, but she didn't attack him again.
With Tsunade's strength, if she really went all out, Kimimaro wouldn't have been able to block it so easily.
"When I escaped from Kirigakure, Orochimaru took me away. Since then, I've been training in Otogakure. I learned various ninjutsu, and I especially craved medical ninjutsu.
Because I knew that medical ninjutsu was the only way I could survive. But after I mastered it, I found that I still couldn't find the cause of my illness. So I could only come to you, Tsunade-senpai.
I know that Tsunade-senpai wouldn't bother to treat a traitor from Kirigakure. So under Orochimaru-sama's guidance, I changed my appearance to win your sympathy.
I admit, it was despicable. But at that time, I had no other choice. I just wanted to live."
Speaking of this, Kimimaro's expression was somewhat lonely.
If he could survive through honorable means, why would he choose such a despicable method?
Survival can change a person beyond recognition.
Even forcing them to do things they despise.
Seeing Kimimaro like this, Tsunade felt a bit of heartache for a moment.
An orphan in the ninja world, how many choices could he have?
Tsunade had also thought of this at the time, so even after discovering that Kimimaro's face was fake, she still didn't get angry.
"As for the Konoha Crush plan, I had no other choice. Orochimaru-sama has shown me kindness, and I couldn't not repay him. But I also know that he didn't really want to destroy Konoha, he just wanted to kill the Third Hokage.
Otherwise, Konoha's losses wouldn't have been so small. He wouldn't have teamed up with me to kill the Fourth Kazekage. Killing the Fourth Kazekage was to control Konoha's losses from exceeding his expectations.
Orochimaru-sama still has feelings for Konoha, he only has resentment towards the Third Hokage. Even so, he wanted to give the Third Hokage a very dignified death.
I know you also have resentment towards the Third Hokage and Danzo. You couldn't convince yourself to face them, so you chose to leave Konoha and wander the ninja world.
These past two years, I've seen the pain in your heart. Your fear of blood has been resolved, but the knot in your heart hasn't been completely untied.
The outside world is wonderful, but it's not where you want to be the most. The Konoha Village that your ancestors fought for is where you want to live, isn't it?
The village that your grandfather protected his whole life, the place that your most important brother and lover in your life also want to protect, don't you want to go back?
I want you to return to the place you want to be the most and fulfill the life you desire. So, I cleared all the obstacles for you. Orochimaru-sama killed the Third Hokage, and I killed Danzo."
Hearing this, Tsunade was shocked.
"You killed Danzo?"
Kimimaro nodded slightly.
Tsunade couldn't help but look at Kimimaro with admiration.
Although she despised Danzo's character, she had to admit that Danzo's strength was not weak.
Kimimaro was actually able to kill Danzo in Konoha, this level of strength seemed to have surpassed hers.
Along with the shock, there was also gratitude in Tsunade's heart.
Just as Kimimaro said, this Konoha Crush plan had practically removed all obstacles for Tsunade.
The remaining two elders had no real power and posed no threat to Tsunade.
For a moment, Tsunade's blame towards Kimimaro had completely vanished.
The fake identity was forced by circumstances, participating in the Konoha Crush plan was half to repay Orochimaru and half for Tsunade's sake.
How could Tsunade blame Kimimaro for this?
After all, the two years they spent together had long made Tsunade see Kimimaro as her own younger brother, even her son.
Regardless of whether his identity was real or not, this feeling was real.
Moreover, the culprit of the Konoha Crush plan was Orochimaru, and it had little to do with Kimimaro.
"Tsunade-senpai, originally I should have said that I'm willing to use my life to beg for your forgiveness. But I'm a person who's afraid of death, so I won't say that. If you can't forgive me, I can only fight."
"Alright! Then let me see how much you've learned from Orochimaru all these years!"
As Tsunade spoke, her sandbag-sized fist punched over.
She understood everything Kimimaro had done, but the anger in her heart hadn't completely disappeared.
The best way to vent her anger was, of course, to have a fight.
Facing Tsunade's terrifying fist, Kimimaro didn't choose to dodge.
Fist-to-flesh combat was the most satisfying way to vent anger; otherwise, punching the air would only make one angrier.
Facing this punch, Kimimaro also threw a punch!
Strength Clow Card!
Boom!
The two fists collided, and they were evenly matched.
The airflow generated by the collision of the fists scattered around, knocking down many leaves.
"Good boy, you have quite the strength. Then I won't hold back, let me see how many punches you can take!"
Tsunade's face was full of surprise, but then she punched even more excitedly.
Super Strength Fist!
Full of anger!
Tsunade had never encountered an opponent who could exchange punches with her, and this fight was incredibly satisfying.
The collision of fists was the most extreme battle romance.
In this battle, there were no tactics, no ninjutsu, no genjutsu, and not even fancy taijutsu.
There were only collisions between fists and fists, legs and legs.
A pure contest of strength.
Such a battle might seem a bit boring, but it allowed one to release their emotions.
Half an hour later, both of them were tired and stopped, lying on the ground together.
They both had some minor injuries on their bodies, and there were traces of blood at the corners of their mouths, but it was nothing serious.
For them, as medical ninjas, these were injuries that could be easily healed.
They weren't even as serious as their usual training injuries.
"Brat, what's your real name? Your face was fake before, so your name can't be real, right?"
Tsunade turned her head and looked at Kimimaro beside her.
Kimimaro said, extending his right hand in front of Tsunade.
In his palm, a crescent moon-shaped bone condensed.
"Tsunade-senpai, this is for you. Consider it a memento of our acquaintance. After parting today, I don't know if we'll have a chance to meet again."
Kimimaro's words made Tsunade feel a bit sad.
Yeah, after today, would they have a chance to meet again?
"Kimimaro, how's your bloodline disease?"
Tsunade asked with concern.
"I found a treatment method and have temporarily suppressed it. But to completely resolve it, I still need some time."
Hearing this, Tsunade breathed a sigh of relief.
"That's good."
Placing the crescent moon bone in Tsunade's palm, Kimimaro got up and left.
"Tsunade-senpai, I wish you happiness."
I can't stay up late anymore...
(End of Chapter)