Chapter 101: The White Lotus Saintess
Konoha had basically returned to its original state.
One could only say that the productivity of Ninjas was truly high.
Especially Yamato.
He possessed a Ninjutsu for greenery.
If he were diligent enough, he could provide quite a few houses overnight.
Naruto looked around.
Hinata held his arm with both hands, occasionally rubbing her smooth, fair face against it.
Mm, happy.
The purpose of their walk was simple.
To eat.
To eat from one end of the street to the other.
Ultimately, Naruto was defeated.
Hinata's grand victory.
While passing the Hokage Building, Naruto saw a posted announcement.
The Hokage inauguration ceremony would be held tomorrow morning.
But what he didn't know was that at this moment in the Hokage Office...
A very annoyed Tsunade was looking at an intelligence report.
"One billion, a full one billion! What on earth did that fellow Danzo use it for? If it were given to me for gambling..."
"Lady Tsunade!"
Shizune interrupted her in time, "You are the Hokage now."
"Hmph, can't a Hokage gamble?"
Tsunade said righteously, "My grandfather gambled when he was Hokage too."
The Root of all evil, Senju Hashirama.
Shizune held Tonton with a look of helplessness.
"Root, such a place of filth and corruption, I must investigate it thoroughly!"
Tsunade slammed the desk hard, speaking with righteous indignation.
With that much money, it would be enough for her to play for several months.
"Lady Tsunade!"
Shizune's heart tightened, and she hurriedly said, "Root is not that easy to clean up; you can't be reckless."
"I know."
Tsunade leaned back in her chair, her chest heaving as she gazed at the ceiling, feeling melancholy.
She really wanted to go gambling.
Being Hokage or whatever was just too difficult.
Danzo's Root didn't listen to her at all.
It was practically an underground Hokage within Konoha.
The two hokage advisors loved to nag about nothing, as if they had reached menopause.
A moment later, Tsunade picked up another report.
About the White Lotus Sect.
She scanned a sentence: The White Lotus Sect, entrenched in Wudi City of the East Sea, has a White Lotus Saintess, hailed as the second most beautiful woman in the world.
Tsunade couldn't help but feel a bit curious.
She herself was a famous beauty in the Ninja World.
Out of a woman's interest, she asked, "Is this White Lotus Saintess really that beautiful?"
"I haven't seen her either."
Shizune was currently serving as the Hokage's secretary, specifically selecting important intelligence for Tsunade.
"Everyone who has seen her praises her for being beautiful enough to topple kingdoms. And her 'world's second' title is actually self-effacing; there is no so-called 'world's first'."
She recalled the information, her tone tinged with disbelief.
"Supposedly, that day the White Lotus Saintessstood alone on the city wall, facing the army with a charming smile and said, 'Does anyone want to see what I'm wearing under these clothes? If you do, put down your weapons.' Thus, the Land of Fire's army collapsed, and everyone defected on the spot."
"Interesting."
Tsunade smiled nonchalantly.
World's second or whatever, no matter how beautiful, can she withstand a punch of mine?
It was a bright and sunny day.
A large crowd gathered in front of the square of the Hokage Building.
Naruto saw the four people he hadn't seen in a long time.
Kakashi, Sasuke, and his wings.
"When did you get back?"
As soon as Sasuke saw him, it was as if he had seen a savior; he quickly left the group and approached to ask.
"Yesterday."
Naruto waved to Kakashi and the other three in greeting, "You don't seem to be living very happily?"
Young man, this won't do.
Just stepping on two boats and you're already so impatient.
How are you going to revitalize your Uchiha in the future?
You can't really rely on Orochimaru, can you?
"It's just a bit boring."
Sasuke said, maintaining his cool and aloof demeanor.
He, the genius of the Uchiha, possessed the Mangekyo Sharingan.
He should have been living a life of blood and danger, licking blood from a blade.
Instead, every day was milking cows, repairing dams, mediating cat and dog fights, weeding and arranging flowers, and nursing sows.
Moreover, there were two girls treating his body like a battlefield, fighting over him.
It was exhausting.
Naruto couldn't help but chuckle.
He could probably guess.
"It's fine, you'll be free soon."
Tsunade is back in the village.
Karin and Sakura can naturally become her apprentices.
Naruto planned to have Jiraiya go and talk to her.
They would likely be studying for a long time.
Sasuke's eyes lit up slightly: "You have a way?"
Naruto smiled mysteriously: "This mountain man has a brilliant plan."
Sasuke was about to press further, but the time had come.
Tsunade, wearing the Hokage hat but not the Hokage cloak, appeared on the high platform.
Shizune behind her was very helpless.
Which Hokage doesn't wear the Hokage cloak?
"Hello everyone, thank you for your hard work!"
Tsunade raised her hand and said loudly, "From today on, I am the new Hokage, Tsunade. Mm, that's it, meeting adjourned."
"...?"
The people below were dumbfounded.
Waiting for half the day only for two sentences, isn't that a bit perfunctory?
Utatane Koharu had a bit of a headache; she suggested, "How about Hokage-sama says a few more words?"
"No need."
Tsunade threw the hat to Shizune, scanned the crowd, and asked, "Where is the leader of Root, Danzo Shimura?"
"Ahem, he took sick leave."
"Sick leave? Should I go visit the old man? After all, I do know a little bit of Medical Ninjutsu."
Tsunade clicked her tongue.
Who are you trying to fool with that excuse?
"..."
Utatane Koharu didn't know what to say either.
Anyway, he won't be able to get sick leave in the future.
Tsunade snorted coldly and turned to leave.
"I like this Hokage."
Sakura lowered her head and whispered, "Very straightforward."
At least she's not like Hiruzen Sarutobi, who would talk for half a day.
"I like her too."
The voice that suddenly cut in gave Sakura a fright.
She turned around and saw a white-haired, lecherous middle-aged man.
Not Kakashi, but Jiraiya.
Naruto couldn't be bothered to complain.
Do you like her? You're just lusting after her body.
"Lord Jiraiya."
Kakashi hurriedly called out.
Jiraiya could be considered his grandmaster.
Plus, the novels he liked were written by him.
It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say he was a fan of Jiraiya.
"That..."
Kakashi suddenly pulled him aside and asked, "Lord Jiraiya, is there a new book lately?"
Jiraiya gave a knowing smile and said, "Naturally there is. I was inspired by Naruto and plan to publish a brand new novel. You'll be able to buy it in a few days. The title is 'Interspecies Reviewers' Guide'."
Kakashi blinked.
Interspecies?
Naruto's inspiration?
Why is there such a strong sense of incongruity?
Naruto is only twelve years old; what on earth did you teach him?!
Kakashi felt that in the future, he would be double-teamed by his master and mistress.
But this really isn't my fault; it's all Jiraiya's doing.
"What are you two talking about?"
Naruto couldn't help but ask.
The two of them looked exactly like boys in his previous life exchanging mysterious and unknowable websites.
"Nothing."
Kakashi coughed, his expression very serious.
Do you think I'll believe that?
Naruto raised an eyebrow and said, "Teacher Jiraiya, I have a favor to ask. These two teammates of mine have a talent for being medical Ninjas, but they're just lacking a good teacher."
"Oh?"
Jiraiya looked over Karin and Sakura, "I can recommend them to Tsunade, but I can't guarantee it will be successful."
Naruto nodded.
He had nothing to worry about.
In the original work, Sakura was Tsunade's apprentice and could even learn the Strength of a Hundred Seal.
As for Karin, she shouldn't be bad either.
The Uzumaki Clan's constitution is naturally strong to an absurd degree.
They can even heal themselves by biting themselves.
Without her in the original work, Sasuke would have gone to see his parents early.
"Naruto, Tsunade told you to go see her tomorrow morning."
Jiraiya suddenly said before leaving.
The next day, Naruto arrived at the Hokage Officewith doubt.
"Take a seat."
Tsunade pointed to the sofa, "Wait for me a moment."
The documents in front of her had already submerged her.
Naruto shuddered.
This Hokage position isn't worth having!
It's comparable to being a corporate slave.
A few minutes later, Tsunade stretched, stood up, and said, "There's black tea on the table; you can pour some for yourself."
Meanwhile, she secretly fished out a small wine bottle from a drawer.
"You're twelve years old this year, right?"
"Yeah."
Naruto drank the tea, not quite understanding.
Tsunade looked at him and smiled, "You look a lot like someone I know."
"..."
Naruto's hand jerked, nearly spilling his tea.
Is that person you're talking about Nawaki?
What do you want to do?
Give me a necklace?
The plot has been modified into this ghostly state, and you can still pull it back?
Please don't! Tsunade-bro!
One hundred chapters, how gratifying. Ahem, how about some recommendation votes.