Tsunade saw the pain on Ken's face, and a trace of concern flashed in her eyes. Her delicate, jade-like hand began to glow with a soft green light, which gently swept over his wounds.
Immediately, Ken felt as if warm water were being poured over his injuries. The pain vanished entirely, replaced by a soothing warmth that spread through his body.
This is the legendary Mystical Palm Technique?!
Compared to this, both traditional and modern medicine might as well throw in the towel and cry in a corner.
Soon after, however, Tsunade stopped and said softly,
"Nawaki, your injuries are too severe. Not even the Mystical Palm Technique can heal them quickly. You'll need rest and gradual care to avoid any long-term side effects. For now, just stay here and recover. Don't go anywhere."
Yeah right. Maybe the Mystical Palm Technique alone won't cut it, but with Katsuyu's help, you could probably regenerate a whole torso… You're Tsunade, for crying out loud!
Ken quietly grumbled in his heart but didn't call her out.
After all, ever since their grandmother, Mito Uzumaki, passed away, the two siblings had only each other to rely on. They were each other's last remaining family.
Tsunade witnessing her little brother nearly die from an Explosive Tag trap and wanting to keep him far from the battlefield… That was only natural.
Alongside Nawaki's memories, Ken had also inherited his emotions—his admiration, reverence, and innocent affection for Tsunade. Even Nawaki's overwhelming longing for his sister before death had melted the icy shell around Ken's modern-day heart.
Sis…
Feeling Tsunade's rare tenderness, Ken was momentarily dazed.
By the time he snapped out of it, he realized the young woman had slumped over the edge of the bed and dozed off peacefully.
"Shhh…"
A nearby female medical-nin noticed his gaze and whispered gently,
"Things have been hectic lately with constant skirmishes. The higher-ups have barely gotten any rest. Ever since Lady Tsunade heard about your injury, she's been running back and forth every day, barely sleeping… Even someone as strong as her can't take that forever. Let her rest for a while, alright?"
"…Okay."
Ken nodded, quietly watching Tsunade's serene sleeping face. Looking at her like this, you'd never guess she was the same Tsunade-hime infamous for her temper and gambling.
Suddenly, a thought struck him.
He could assign people as Reincarnators, right?
And now, with Tsunade right in front of him… wasn't this the perfect opportunity?
By now, Ken had finally figured out what the system meant: he was the Lord God, and he could recruit Reincarnators. No need to make it sound so complicated!
Ken mentally scoffed at the system's theatrics and focused his gaze on Tsunade.
I want to make her a Reincarnator.
The thought rang clearly in his mind.
[Setting successful. Target designated as Reincarnator. All related plotline restrictions canceled. You may now view her status panel.]
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[Name: Tsunade
Age: 22
Overall Strength: A- (Kage-level)
Skills: Superhuman Strength, Heavenly Foot of Pain, Mystical Palm Technique, Body Pathway Derangement, Summoning: Katsuyu...
Potential: A+
Evaluation: Risk of attempting to break free from Lord God's control. Monitor and guide carefully.]
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High risk of breaking free?
Ken frowned. Aren't I supposed to be the all-powerful Lord God? How can a Reincarnator break free from my control?
The system responded promptly:
[Master, punishing a Reincarnator for rejecting or failing a mission requires spending points. The more powerful the Reincarnator or the harsher the punishment, the more points are needed. To erase an A- level Reincarnator, you'd need 10,000 points. You currently only have 1,000—insufficient for erasure.]
Erasing my own sister? Are you insane?!
Ken's doubts instantly vanished. So that's what it meant. That wasn't even a problem!
It was just like those typical novels he'd read: using threats of death to force Reincarnators/Transmigrators into obedience was the blunt-force approach—it only bred rebellion. But if you tempted them with rewards, motivated them with gains, and quietly squeezed out their labor behind the scenes…
Now that was the best strategy.
The Lord Gods he admired in those stories didn't crack whips in public—they pulled the strings from the shadows, letting others work themselves to death while they watched and laughed!
Oh right—what could these points be exchanged for?
As the thought formed, a glowing interface appeared before his eyes—like a game's system shop, neatly organized into categories.
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Main Categories: Equipment, Items, Skills, Bloodlines, Pets, Specials
Subcategories: Immortal Martial Arts, Technology, Magic, Mystery
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The sheer number of items dazzled Ken. He flipped through a few pages before closing it again.
He had only 1,000 points. The things he could afford were few and far between. It was like window-shopping with an empty wallet.
Besides, he wasn't about to spend them recklessly. As someone who had played plenty of management sims, he knew that early-game resources were crucial. Wasting them on trashy upgrades would ruin long-term development—picking pennies and losing gold.
Still, one category label caught his eye.
Lord God Exclusive
Ken tapped it open. Right at the top was a glowing option:
[Reincarnator Slot]
Increases your max number of assignable Reincarnators by 1
Cost: 500 points
The system chimed in helpfully:
[All items in this category are exclusive to you, Master. This includes bloodlines and skills with no side effects, superior versions of canon gear, and privileges only accessible to a true Lord God.]
So that's how it worked.
Ken was tempted to instantly buy two slots and start recruiting more subordinates, but he held himself back.
Control and quality were key.
If he added more Reincarnators now, he might not be able to keep them in check!
As he continued scrolling, his eyes froze on another item.
[Reincarnation Talisman]
Allows the user to travel to a predesignated world by the Lord God. Missions and objectives may be completed there.
Time limit: 7 days. More time can be purchased with additional points.
Cost: 1,000 points
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So I can travel to other worlds, too?
Ken paused, then quickly understood. What kind of Reincarnator only does missions in one world? What kind of Lord God sticks to one universe and calls himself a god?
Resources in any single world were limited. Once he'd squeezed all he could out of the Naruto world, he could use the Reincarnation Talisman to expand into others.
Ken nodded, already picturing the possibilities.
Before he could keep browsing, Tsunade stirred beside him. She stretched and let out a yawn, her curvaceous figure fully accentuated by the motion.
"Uwaah... Can't believe I fell asleep in a hospital room."
She glanced over, teasing, "Nawaki, you didn't try anything while your sister was sleeping, did you?"