Tobirama Senju: "Damn it!!!"
Tobirama Senju: "You have already chosen your own path to death!!!"
Tobirama Senju: "Monkey!!!"
Tobirama Senju was furious.
Damn old monkey!
My granddaughter just got back and she's already scheming... It's infuriating!
Pure Land World.
Boom—!!!
"Tobirama, put down your finger."
Hashirama Senju said something without thinking.
Then I came to my senses.
He fell silent as he watched the Chatonra erupting from his body.
Was I wrong?
...
The large screen with its black border continues to display the image:
"Are you that afraid I'll threaten your position?"
Tsunade glanced sideways at this old codger.
Hiruzen Sarutobi paused for a moment.
I never expected Tsunade to say that so suddenly.
However, he quickly regained his composure.
He chuckled and said, "See? I'm a complete failure as a teacher."
"Do you think I... cherish this outfit as much as you do?"
He shook his head.
Hiruzen Sarutobi no longer concealed his exhaustion on his aged face.
"Tsunade."
"If you don't want to believe it."
"Then... you shouldn't leave Konoha again."
"I fully support you as the Fifth Hokage."
"What a joke!" Tsunade sneered. "If I needed to be that damn Hokage, would I need your support? Would you agree?"
[Upon hearing this,]
The smile on Hiruzen Sarutobi's old face froze.
Although Tsunade's words were extremely unpleasant to it.
[but. ]
This is indeed the truth.
[As long as Tsunade wants to.]
She is poised to become the Fourth Hokage.
Whether inside or outside the village.
Within the village, the villagers naturally offered their full support.
Outside the village, the daimyo of the Land of Fire raised both hands in agreement.
[so...]
A barely perceptible hint of apprehension flashed in Hiruzen Sarutobi's eyes.
It suddenly came to its senses.
[After all, he had been wandering for many years.]
The fundamental threat (within the village) has been largely eliminated.
Outside the village, aside from the daimyo, powerful figures might not necessarily side with Tsunade.
However, as long as Tsunade doesn't die, no matter how useless or restricted she is, she's still a giant compared to a starved camel.
[but...]
Times have changed.
[Hiruzen Sarutobi has practically taken root in the Hokage position.]
Even if we temporarily replace her with Tsunade, it won't matter.
Fortunately, there are people taking over the tree trunk to help absorb nutrients from the outside world.
["Hehe~" Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled lightly.]
"Okay, okay, then I don't need it."
"So when do you plan to take over as the Fifth Hokage?"
Tsunade's brows were furrowed.
That old bastard, you can tell at a glance he's up to no good.
["roll!"]
"Don't get in my way!"
[Simply avoid the topic.]
"She's not a little girl anymore, but her temper is still the same as before."
"That won't do."
"The Hokage is from Konoha..."
[Before Hiruzen Sarutobi could finish speaking.]
Tsunade picked up the bottle directly.
[I was originally planning to just order one.]
But then he changed his actions in an instant.
The hand that had been rushing out suddenly froze in mid-air.
[Splash—!!!]
The liquor spilled out, splashing onto Hiruzen Sarutobi's old face.
Ino Yamanaka: "Okay~!"
Ino Yamanaka: "As expected of Lady Tsunade, that feels so good~!"
Temari: "Hmph, to be treated like this by a mere Kage, there's no one else like it."
Black Earth: "Logically speaking, at such close range, this old monkey even has brand new combat suits and isn't on high alert."
Kurotsuchi: "If Lady Tsunade wanted to, she could kill me with a single hand."
Mabui: "They probably think that Tsunade's hemophobia hasn't healed yet, so while she's a formidable fighter, she's not fatal."
Mabui: "Besides, Tsunade-neechan is very concerned about what Naruto-kun with black frames said."
Mabu-i: "Besides, Naruto with black frames is even stronger. If he wanted to kill this old bastard, he would have done it long ago."
Mei Terumi: "If we kill them suddenly, Konoha will inevitably be thrown into chaos."
Mei Terumi: "Also, Naruto with black frames said that if we give him a chance (brainwashed by the Will of Fire), we'll make other plans."
Mei Terumi: "More importantly, don't forget what Naruto with black frames is planning to do."
Nara Shikamaru: "It's better to take some of the credit for the greater good. Naruto didn't care much at first, but he's become more and more concerned about it later."
Hinata Hyuga: "Restore...revive~!"
The large screen with its black border continues to display the image:
"Yes, my temper has never changed; it's always been like this."
"However, I wouldn't dare to lose my temper with the great Hokage."
[Bang--]
Tsunade put the sake bottle down.
I couldn't even be bothered to look at Hiruzen Sarutobi again.
She took the handkerchief from Jingyin and wiped her delicate hands.
"Disappear from my sight if there's nothing wrong with you."
"It's been too long since I've done anything."
"It wouldn't be good if I didn't control my power properly and accidentally hurt the great Hokage."
With that, Tsunade slowly rose to her feet.
He glanced at Hiruzen Sarutobi.
[Although he was still able to maintain a smile.]
But her eyelids were twitching uncontrollably.
She gave a mocking smile.
How could she not laugh at the sight of the Hokage in such a disheveled state?
[Hahaha~]
"Don't be so polite, sir."
"This wine..."
Tsunade deliberately dragged out the sound.
[Pointing to the wine stains on Hiruzen Sarutobi's old face, white hair, and Hokage robes.]
"Consider it my treat."
"Take your time drinking."
"Be careful not to drink too much."
[That's all.]
Tsunade picked up her coat, turned, and left.
Hiruzen Sarutobi's smile froze on his face.
[Shizune, carrying Ton-Ton, follows Tsunade.]
"Take care!"
The shopkeeper seemed oblivious to everything.
[Sending them off with a smile.]
Tsunade, who had just stepped out, paused in her tracks.
[Looking back at the shopkeeper.]
[Then, the long-buried memories were finally dusted off.]
Her pupils contracted sharply.
Her lips were slightly parted.
Before she could speak, the shopkeeper smiled and waved.
"Be careful on the road, Tsuna."
Tsunade's expression changed, but in the end she said nothing, nodded, and left with Shizune.
"Lady Tsunade..." Shizune asked, somewhat puzzled.
Tsunade pondered for a moment, then shook her head.
"It's okay, don't worry."
"He's alright."
[Silence paused for a moment, then realized what was happening.]
This was the first time she had ever heard the nickname "Xiao Gang" used.
However, this makes it easy to guess the shop owner's identity.
[The Thousand Hands merged into Konoha.]
Furthermore, the other party's age... wasn't actually much younger than Hiruzen Sarutobi.
Perhaps, when Lady Tsunade was a child, this person even held her.
"Yes, Lady Tsunade," Shizune replied.
[I noticed that Tsunade seemed to be in a better mood.]
Even the silent one couldn't help but smile.
"I never expected that old man to be so patient."
"They're probably plotting something bad again."
["Walk."]
Tsunade murmured something.
[Looking back at Shizune.]
[The moment the master and disciple locked eyes.]
[A meeting of minds.]
[Whoosh—]
The two vanished from their spot in the next instant.
Not a trace was left.
A moment later, the ANBU ninjas hiding in the shadows exchanged a glance.
"Naruto-sama... and hasn't Lady Tsunade told Tsunade that we're on their side?"