Tsunade: "Shut up!"
Tsunade: "Grandma Mito, look at her!"
Mito Uzumaki: Okay, let's tone it down. I know the immersive experience of the black-framed world is very strong.
Kushina Uzumaki: "Mmm~"
Kushina Uzumaki: "Stop~!"
Tsunade: "..."
Tsunade: "The giant fox has a physical body now, and it's probably about to be completely assimilated and become the giant fox's true physical body."
Mito Uzumaki: "!!!!!!!"
The large screen with its black border continues to display the image:
[In an unnamed tavern somewhere in Konoha.]
[Tsunade and Shizune are sitting facing each other.]
[Tuntun lay down beside Shizune.]
[His face was filled with utter despair.]
It's like getting a good night's sleep.
How did it suddenly become a pipe dream?
There were hardly any customers in the tavern.
Tsunade and Shizune were enjoying a quiet drink.
The quantity is not large.
Tsunade dared not drink too much anymore.
At least not recently.
Perhaps after a while I'll be braver and more proactive.
The atmosphere was slightly somber and oppressive.
[After taking a small sip of sake, Shizune sighed softly.]
"Lady Tsunade."
"I know," Tsunade waved her hand.
[Mute blinked.]
["call--"]
Tsunade let out a sigh of relief.
[His face already showed signs of intoxication.]
It wasn't really caused by just a small cup of sake.
"Heh...it seems I underestimated them."
[Silently shut her mouth and quietly listen.]
"I saw many new faces along the way."
"All the faces I vaguely remember seem to have vanished."
"The Konoha Guard has also been replaced with members of the Sarutobi clan."
"The villagers... don't seem to dislike the Konoha Guard anymore."
"The Uchiha clan did a better and more impartial job when they were in the Konoha Police Force."
"But the result was constant criticism, fear, and defensiveness..."
"Did you see those Konoha guards from the Sarutobi clan just now?"
"Heh... They openly and honestly demand bribes and kickbacks, yet the villagers think it's all normal, and even thank them."
Having said that, Tsunade downed the sake in her cup in one gulp.
"What connects all of these?" Tsunade suddenly asked.
[Silence is maintained for a moment.]
Gently set down the wine glass.
["brainwashing."]
"If the Hokage position in Konoha before was filled by a capable person."
"So... in the future, the male Hokage will become the female Hokage."
Tsunade was taken aback.
Then he gave Shizune a long, hard look.
[I never expected this little girl... to suddenly become so bright overnight.]
[I can't believe I've made it this far!]
Tsunade's lips twitched slightly, a hint of disdain in her expression.
[Silent voice added:]
"Lady Tsunade, I know why you're so angry."
"But please bear with it, don't... don't trouble Lord Naruto."
[Um? ! ]
Tsunade glared at her.
[Mute immediately lowered her head.]
[OK! ]
[You're siding with outsiders?!]
Tsunade's fist hardened.
Because her elbow turned in the exact same direction as Shizune's...
"Why am I angry?" Tsunade asked, raising an eyebrow.
"Because...because the Will of Fire has become their weapon," Shizune said.
Tsunade immediately fell silent.
"Konoha is quickly becoming Sarutobi Village."
"The villagers...were replaced."
"It's very likely that it's a Senju who merged with Konoha."
"It's also possible that they didn't agree with the Will of Fire, were ostracized... or even secretly eliminated. There's a high possibility that Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo joined forces."
["experiment."]
[Jingyin opened her small mouth.]
He couldn't say anything more after that.
Tsunade closed her eyes.
Try to manage your emotions.
Coming out was inevitable.
[Silently, she fills her glass with sake.]
Then he poured Tsunade a cup as well.
[A short while later.]
Outside the nameless tavern, a weary, aged voice echoed.
"Having a drink to relax after work is a good idea."
"Tsunade, if you'd like a drink, this old man can keep you company for a few."
Sure enough, the old man has arrived.
Actually, this wasn't anything unexpected.
[The moment Hiruzen Sarutobi stepped into Konoha, he already knew.]
[Or rather, from the moment he left Tanabata Street, this scroll appeared on the table piled high with Hiruzen Sarutobi scrolls.]
However... this strongest Hokage's workload is always at its maximum.
There's simply no time to concern oneself with such trivial matters.
[I just left Tanabata Street.]
Besides, Tsunade is no longer a threat.
Even though she could still threaten the Hokage position.
But... it has far too many weaknesses.
[In fact, if Tsunade wanted to become Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi would agree.]
After all, there's just too much room for maneuver.
[It won't be worse than when the Fourth Hokage was in office.]
Hiruzen Sarutobi was quite surprised when he learned that Tsunade had returned to Konoha.
However... after taking this matter seriously, Hiruzen Sarutobi saw many benefits.
[Tsunade's identity is so useful, why not use it?]
Of course, it wouldn't dare to force it; even with hemophobia, the threat still exists.
A mocking smile played on Tsunade's lips.
She came out, specifically choosing this unknown little tavern, actually to wait for this old man.
[Shizune looked at Tsunade with some unease.]
[I was afraid she might suddenly attack without warning.]
"Lord Hokage."
At this moment, the shopkeeper called out in a rather indifferent tone.
No wonder this little tavern is almost empty.
[At Tsunade's table, the drinks were all the best, yet the prices were ridiculously low.]
The old man, wearing a Hokage hat and a Hokage robe, slowly removed his hat.
[You enter into it very naturally.]
A kind smile appeared on its old face at the shopkeeper's greeting.
"Sorry to bother you."
The shopkeeper replied listlessly, seemingly unwilling to even get up.
Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't care.
He walked over to Tsunade's table without a second thought.
[Just about to sit down.]
Tsunade suddenly slammed the cup down.
[Bang—!!!]
The sound was very loud.
The atmosphere froze instantly.
"Lady Tsunade, are you alright with your hand?"
However, the atmosphere quickly changed again.
The shopkeeper suddenly inquired with concern.
Tsunade's lips twitched slightly.
He replied somewhat helplessly, "It's nothing."
["Feel sorry."]
"Where~!"
"You can break it all, but please don't hurt yourself!"
The shop owner, however, remained very concerned.
His gaze kept falling on Tsunade's small hands.
[They seem quite worried that Tsunade might actually be injured.]
[It's obvious that this shopkeeper knew Tsunade suffered from hemophobia.]
"There are plenty of seats; there are no seats left here," Tsunade said coldly.
[Silently suppressing her inner discomfort.]
He gave an apologetic smile, then stood up to bow to Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Sit down!" Tsunade snorted coldly.
[Shizune secretly breathed a sigh of relief.]
Then he gave Hiruzen Sarutobi an apologetic smile.
Hiruzen Sarutobi waved his hand amiably.
"Is she still so easily angered?"
"Did someone bully you?"
[With that, Hiruzen Sarutobi placed the Hokage hat aside.]
"I've really failed as a teacher..."
It gave a self-deprecating laugh.
"Getting old~"
"Now that you're back, don't leave again."
"I, too, would like to rest."
[well...]
[In the end, he's not Shinnosuke.]
[Fine, since we can't even take down one Kurenai Yuhi.]
"Then I'll have to find you someone better..."
It's all for Konoha.