Ryun returned to the village. Suppressing the emotions in his heart, he wore a smile and walked through the village.
First, he went to the Country Style Restaurant. After ordering several dishes, he headed towards home. Tsunade was probably waiting anxiously. After all, he had been gone for about two hours.
As soon as he pushed the door open, Tsunade peeked out from the bedroom. "Honey, you are back." Tsunade was wearing a set of home clothes, a smile on her face.
"Yes. I went out to handle some business just now. It is all settled." Ryun said with a laugh.
Tsunade nodded. She did not ask proactively, because from his expression, her husband was in a good mood. Since he did not mention it, she would not ask.
Tsk tsk, what a good wife. She knows how to read the situation, knows how to share her husband's burdens. She has such a good grasp of propriety.
"Come eat. These dishes are just packed, eat while they are hot." Ryun opened the food containers, placing each dish on the dining table.
Just then, the doorbell rang. Ryun was startled. He looked at Tsunade. Tsunade nodded. "Honey, go quickly. Maybe there is something important. I will wait for you to eat."
A gentle look flashed in Ryun's eyes. "Okay, wife. If you are hungry, you can start first."
"Go on. I do not like eating first. Eating together is better." Tsunade pushed Ryun lightly, her lips pouting.
Ryun said softly, "Okay, little ancestor, please sit down. This husband will listen to you."
Seeing this, Tsunade finally nodded. She obediently sat at the dining table, waiting for her husband to finish his work and return. Her two small feet, clad in white stockings, swung back and forth. Watching Ryun's back, the corners of her mouth turned up.
Indeed, a man focused on his work is the most handsome.
Ryun opened the door and saw someone standing outside. Hmm, isn't this Yamanaka Kumokai?
"Hokage-sama, Yamanaka Kumokai is here to report." Yamanaka Kumokai was kneeling on one knee, his expression serious.
Ryun realized the importance of the matter. He led him inside, as outside the door was not a place to talk.
"Follow me." After saying this, Ryun walked ahead towards the study.
Yamanaka Kumokai followed closely behind, keeping his head down. He knew the basics, like not looking at things he should not see.
Ryun was quite satisfied with him. After pushing open the study door, Yamanaka Kumokai entered first. Ryun gave Tsunade a look, signaling her not to wait for him. But Tsunade shook her head, signaling Ryun to go quickly.
Ryun nodded and entered the study.
"Speak. What is the matter." Ryun sat in the main seat of the study, crossing his legs, his expression serious.
"Reporting to the Hokage. This morning in the Sand Village, Master Bunpuku passed away. The One-Tail took the opportunity to break through the seal and is currently rampaging at the border between the Land of Wind and the Land of Fire. Elder Chiyo has requested assistance from our Konoha." Yamanaka Kumokai said.
Ryun's eyes widened. How could this be? He remembered in the original work, there was no such segment.
The system's voice sounded. "Ding. In the original work, the Third Kazekage suppressed Shukaku, ending this incident. Because the process was simple and brutal, it did not appear in the original work."
"Because the host killed the Third Kazekage, and the original Fourth Kazekage is crippled, now relying solely on Elder Chiyo, it is impossible to subdue it quickly."
"Mission issued: 1. Quell the One-Tail Rampage. Reward: 100,000 points."
"Mission issued: 2. Since the Sand Village is incapable of managing the Tailed Beast, then Konoha will manage it on their behalf. Reward: 200,000 points, One-Tail Tailed Beast Chakra portion (renewable)."
Ryun's eyes lit up. "Alright, I understand. Inform Elder Danzō. Tell him there is an opportunity to become a Jinchūriki. Ask him if he wants it. If he does, assemble at the village entrance in one hour."
Yamanaka Kumokai: "Yes." Then, his figure disappeared from inside the villa. Using the Body Flicker Technique, he moved directly to the doorway. Without looking around, he opened the main door and headed to the Shimura clan compound to report.
Ryun came out and walked to Tsunade's side. "There is a problem in the Sand Village. Their perfect Jinchūriki, Master Bunpuku, passed away. Now they cannot control the One-Tail. So, I plan to go subdue the One-Tail later."
Tsunade raised an eyebrow. "Just help them subdue the One-Tail?"
"Heh. Since they cannot manage the Tailed Beast now, I will help them solve this problem. Save them the effort and expense." Ryun did not answer directly, but spoke as if it was something that should be done anyway.
Tsunade understood immediately. "Hehe, then eat quickly. By the way, have you chosen the One-Tail Jinchūriki?"
Ryun picked up a dish and put it in his mouth. "Of course. What do you think about Shimura Danzō?"
Due to Ryun's intervention, Shimura Danzō was not sinister and cunning like in the original work. Instead, he was upright and righteous, following behind Ryun, secretly eliminating dissidents for him.
"Elder Danzō. Hmm. He is on our side now. Last time during our wedding, he gifted two A-rank Wind Release ninjutsu scrolls. I think it is acceptable." Tsunade immediately analyzed the pros and cons and reached a conclusion.
Ryun smiled and nodded. After all, Tsunade was also a noble clan shinobi. She was not completely ignorant of politics. What she said now was basically the same as what he thought.
"Yes. I am full, wife. I am going out to handle something." Ryun said suddenly.
"Go, go. Be careful. Do not injure our allies from the Sand Village." Tsunade said quickly. This was for the village's benefit, and it was the village where her husband was Hokage. This was all political achievement.
"Okay. I will try not to harm them." Originally, Ryun thought Tsunade was worried he might get hurt. It turned out Tsunade believed in his strength so much that she was worried he might accidentally hurt their allies.
Thinking of this, Ryun glanced at the clock. Only ten minutes had passed. But, he should still go a bit early.
However, when he arrived at the village entrance, he saw Danzō was already waiting there. When Danzō saw Ryun, his eyes lit up. "Ryun, shall we depart?"
Ryun chuckled. It seemed Danzō was even more anxious than him. Ryun nodded. "I said one hour later. Why are you so early?"
"To reduce the losses for our allies, for the reputation of Konoha, I, Danzō, have no hesitation." Shimura Danzō said with a solemn expression.
Ryun, however, smiled without speaking. "Alright, Elder Danzō. We know each other well. No need for this. This time, the One-Tail is entrusted to you. From now on, please use this power to protect the villagers of our Konoha."
Shimura Danzō was deeply moved. With Ryun as Hokage, when there were benefits, he definitely thought of his own people. He gave without hesitation, never making empty promises. Compared to Hiruzen...
No, why compare? Hiruzen is not worthy.
"Sorry, Hiruzen. Do not come looking for me anymore. I am afraid the Hokage-sama will misunderstand." Shimura Danzō thought to himself.
"Thank you for your cultivation, Hokage-sama. I, Shimura Danzō, am willing to go through fire and water for Lord Uchiha Ryun, without hesitation." Shimura Danzō knelt on one knee.
Ryun smiled. "What are you saying, Elder Danzō? Back then, it was Elder Danzō who personally wrote to clear the Uchiha name. This favor, I have always remembered."
Shimura Danzō was moved to tears. Writing back then was just a casual act for him, with no real impact. Now, it was actually worth Ryun remembering until now, and the repayment was actually a Tailed Beast.
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