Tsunade had always been proud—of her heritage, of her grandfather's strength, of her own fierce will. But after a single sparring match with the Uzumaki boy, she sat on the training field, panting and wide-eyed.
He hadn't even used his full strength.
"I held back," the boy said calmly, brushing dust off his robes. "I didn't want to hurt you. Your talent is extraordinary."
Tsunade frowned. "Extraordinary, huh? You didn't even break a sweat."
He chuckled. "You're angry. Good. That means you care."
She stood, glaring. "Give me that power, then! I'm not losing to you ever again."
He smiled, the golden System screen flickering into view only visible to him.
[Grant Inheritance Template: Confirm?]
Target: Tsunade Senju
Template: Sakura Haruno (War Arc) – Medical Superstrength, Byakugō Seal, Combat Mastery]
50% of Template Power Transferred to Host.
Confirm.
The moment he pressed the option, a surge of chakra flowed into Tsunade's body. She gasped, clutching her stomach as the transformation began. Knowledge flooded her mind. Chakra control techniques. Medical ninjutsu. A monstrous strength bloomed in her limbs.
She fell to one knee—then stood back up with an aura of emerald light around her hands.
"I… feel different," she whispered. "This is—!"
The Uzumaki Patriarch nodded. "That is just the beginning."
With his system, he didn't just strengthen himself—he could uplift the entire clan.
Over the next month, the Crimson Village's reputation began to grow. Mercenaries came seeking healing from the now-renowned "Princess of the Red Leaf." The wounded were cured. Bandits were driven away by chakra-enhanced warriors. Scrolls of knowledge from the system mall were taught in secret libraries. Even the children trained in meditation techniques that boosted chakra growth.
The Uzumaki village was no longer just rebuilding—it was evolving.
In a hidden cave beneath the village, the young Patriarch stood alone before an ancient seal. He placed his hand on it and whispered:
"System, unlock template… Uchiha Madara."
[Warning: Template contains extreme combat ability and corrupted will. Proceed?]
…Yes.
Dark chakra flooded his body, his red eyes spinning into a single tomoe Sharingan for just a moment before it vanished. He knelt, blood dripping from his nose.
"This power… it will be necessary," he muttered. "The world won't stay quiet for long."
From the shadows, Tsunade watched in silence, heart pounding.
He wasn't just strong. He was preparing for war.