Chapter 200
The Wind Release: Pressure Damage technique can completely clear a battlefield, create a vacuum, send enemies flying, and scatter them, possessing overwhelming versatility and explosive power!
It can be said that among Wind Release Ninjutsu, it is absolutely one of the most terrifying!
However, Naruto was, after all, only recently recovered from serious injuries. Although he obtained this Wind Release Ninjutsu, he hadn't had the time or energy to truly begin training in it.
Jiraiya tentatively asked, "Tsunade, Naruto's injuries have mostly recovered."
"How about it, is it time to return to the Villagewith me?"
Tsunade took a sip of sake, a bit hesitant and finding it difficult to decide.
Naruto pouted, "What 'return to the Village'? Isn't it just about becoming Hokage?"
"Grandma Tsunade, everyone else is scrambling and fighting to become Hokage, so why are you still unwilling?!"
"If it were me, I'd have eagerly gone already!"
Tsunade gave a wry smile and patted his head.
"Naruto, it's not as simple as you think..."
"I told you before, didn't I, that I saw the shadows of two old friends in you..."
"Hmm, you mean Nawaki and Mr. Dan, right?!"
"That's right..."
Tsunade recounted the events of that year, causing Naruto to fall silent.
However... "Grandma Tsunade, precisely because they both dreamed of becoming Hokage and died pursuing that dream, now that you have the chance to achieve this goal for them, shouldn't you be even happier?!"
"If I were you, I would definitely shoulder their expectations and become the most excellent and strongest Hokage!"
Tsunade was also startled, "Naruto..."
Jiraiya watched this scene silently, secretly chuckling as he drank his sake.
He knew that bringing Naruto along was indeed the right decision... Tsunade lowered her head and said, "Perhaps you're right; all these years, I've just been running away..."
"However, even if I really become Hokage, with the current complex situation of Konoha Village, it won't be that simple..."
Naruto said, "Just become Hokage first, then we'll see!"
"If there are any problems, just solve them!"
Tsunade gave a wry smile, "When you say it, everything sounds so simple..."
"You naive brat!"
Naruto shrugged, "Maybe it really is simple!"
"It's you adults who always overthink things!"
Shizune chuckled, "Naruto seems to be making a lot of sense today..."
Tonton: "Oink oink."
Tsunade also stood up, revealing a brilliant smile.
"Hmm, maybe that's true..."
Jiraiya took a sip of sake and asked casually.
"So, Tsunade?"
Tsunade stretched out with a big yawn.
"Alright then..."
"The Fifth Hokage of Konoha Village..."
"I'll take on that role!"
Naruto's heart was instantly filled with both surprise and joy, along with a mix of complex emotions... "What, Naruto, are you not satisfied with me becoming Hokage?!"
Naruto pouted, "It's not that I'm not satisfied, it's just..."
"I thought after the Third Hokage, it would be my turn to become Hokage!"
Tsunade smiled, "You?"
"While you are indeed very strong, you still have a long way to go!"
Naruto clenched his fists, "No, I won't be discouraged!"
"Then I'll just become the Sixth Hokage of Konoha Village!"
Tsunade and Jiraiya exchanged glances and both couldn't help but laugh.
"Good, that's ambition!"
...Although the mission had its twists and turns, it was finally completed successfully.
Naruto and his group quickly headed back towards Konoha Village.
Jiraiya had informed the Anbu in advance, and soon, the news that Tsunade, one of the legendary Sannin, was returning to the Village spread like wildfire, causing the entire Konoha Village to be in an uproar!
However, most villagers and Ninja did not yet know that she was to succeed as Hokage.
Even so, at a time when Konoha Village was in ruins and awaiting reconstruction, the return of such a powerful figure was always an incomparably exhilarating and momentous event!
At the entrance of Konoha Village.
Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi personally led the crowd to welcome her.
Seeing his former disciple, Hiruzen Sarutobicouldn't help but be filled with emotion.
"Tsunade, it's been a long time..."
Tsunade smiled charmingly.
"Hiruzen-sensei, and everyone..."
"I'm back!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi also smiled, "With you here, and Jiraiya as well, I can finally rest assured..."
"Hiruzen-sensei, it wasn't your fault, why do you insist on stepping down?"
"Ahem, as Hokage, there are also many unavoidable difficulties..."
"Besides, letting Orochimaru escape due to a momentary lapse in judgment back then led to the current disaster in Konoha Village, and that is indeed my sin as Hokage..."
"No matter what, Konoha Village has indeed reached a time for renewal and change. The Villagenow needs fresh blood..."
Utatane Koharu said in a deep voice, "Tsunade, Jiraiya, we already know about your battle with Orochimaru."
"He is still lurking, ready to destroy Konoha again at any time."
"Moreover, the Akatsuki Organization also seems to have started to act..."
"Uchiha Itachi and Kisame Hoshigaki, who previously infiltrated the Village, are members of their organization..."
"It can be said that we are now in a difficult situation both internally and externally. Your return to take charge of the overall situation is a matter of perfect timing, location, and people. Please do not refuse any longer!"
Homura Mitokado also said, "That's right, only you, also one of the Sannin, can contend with Orochimaru and the Akatsuki Organization!"
"Although Jiraiya also has this ability, he seems more suited to supporting the entire Village from the shadows..."
Tsunade waved her hand, "Alright, alright, I understand."
"However, if we're talking about fresh blood, it should refer to this guy..."
She pointed at Naruto.
Everyone looked over, and Naruto, with his hands behind his head, smugly awaited praise.
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled, "Naruto?"
"We've also heard about what he did..."
"He defeated Yakushi Kabuto and played a crucial role in the battle against Orochimaru..."
"What an incredible fellow!"
"This matter will soon spread throughout Konoha, no, throughout the entire Ninja World..."
"Uzumaki Naruto, from now on, this name is no longer just a brat, but a true powerhouse who has emerged out of nowhere!"
Naruto was startled and murmured, "A true powerhouse who has emerged out of nowhere?"
"That's so cool!!!"
He glanced at the people who came to greet him.
"Where's Kakashi-sensei?"
Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, "He hasn't fully recovered yet, and Sasuke..."
Naruto quickly said, "With Grandma Tsunade here, she can definitely heal them quickly!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled, "Indeed."
"Tsunade, it's good that you're back..."
Tsunade also didn't hesitate, "Take me to see them."
"Alright."
Naruto also followed Jiraiya and Tsunade to the Konoha hospital ward.
Although it seemed like a lot had happened, it had actually only been about ten days.
At this time, Kakashi and Sasuke were both severely injured by Uchiha Itachi's Tsukuyomi. Although there were no visible external wounds, their spirits were low, and they would not recover so easily.
Seeing Naruto return with Tsunade, both of them had complex expressions.
Hinata, who was attending to the two nearby, was overjoyed.
"Naruto-kun! You, you're back..."
Naruto laughed, "Yeah! And, I brought Grandma Tsunade back, so Kakashi-sensei and Sasuke, any injuries will recover quickly!"
Hinata smiled gently, "That's, that's wonderful..."
Tsunade said nothing more, walking straight over and beginning to examine the two.
"Sasuke, fine, but Kakashi, how did you also end up like this?"
Kakashi gave a wry smile, "I apologize, I was too incompetent..."
"Is that Uchiha Itachi really that strong?"
"Yes, his Sharingan seems to have evolved into the Mangekyo Sharingan. His visual prowess far exceeds my imagination; I am simply no match for him right now..."
Upon hearing this, Sasuke's heart also trembled!
Tsunade sighed, "Never mind, I'll treat you two first."
"We are deeply grateful..."
Naruto still wanted to say something, but Hinatawhispered, "Naruto-kun, let's go outside first, let's not disturb them..."
..."Okay."
...Naruto and Hinata walked out, chatting and laughing, each recounting what had happened since then.
Upon hearing the dangerous parts, Hinata couldn't help but feel her heart pound, her face turned pale, and her eyes welled up with tears.
"Naruto-kun..."
"You almost..."
"I should have stayed there; at least I could have done my best to help Naruto-kun..."
Naruto, however, just smiled indifferently.
"It's nothing, I'm not dead, am I?"