Hokage Building

"No, no—Second Grandfather is already dead. Who are you?!"

Aside from his hair color, the man before her looked exactly like Senju Tobirama. For an instant, Tsunade froze, feeling as though the person in front of her truly was her Second Grandfather.

Hikari looked at Tsunade helplessly. "Lady Tsunade, I'm Hikari, Kotetsu Hagane's younger brother. As for this face of mine, I'm having a hard time with it too."

Tsunade instantly flew into a rage. "What do you mean by that? Are you saying my Second Grandfather was ugly and not worthy of your face?"

"No, no. I mean, how could an ordinary Hidden Leaf Village gate guard like me possibly deserve this face?" Hikari defended himself.

It's not like I wanted to grow up looking like the Second Hokage.

If I could, I'd rather look like Big Pillar. And if I could find a red-haired woman too, that'd be even more perfect.

Too bad the Uzumaki Clan has practically been wiped out. I even saw Karin a couple days ago, but unfortunately, I didn't keep her. Orochimaru probably took her away.

What a shame!

Tsunade furrowed her brows.

Having confirmed that the voice in her head came from Hikari, Tsunade no longer knew what to do.

Even if she did not respect the monk, she had to respect the Buddha. Hikari looked exactly like Senju Tobirama—how could she bear to punish her own Second Grandfather?

But who was this Karin? Could she be a member of the Uzumaki Clan?

As a ninja, one had to endure everything.

Tsunade knew that if Hikari figured out she could hear his thoughts, he would probably flee far away and never dare appear before her again.

Do not doubt it. If someone could hear her thoughts, Tsunade would either beat them to death or leave. There would be no other choice.

Still, looking so much like Second Grandfather was not without its benefits.

"How good are you with the Transformation Jutsu?"

"As for the Transformation Jutsu, I know a little, I know a little," Hikari said modestly.

Of course I'm proficient. Not only am I proficient in the Transformation Jutsu, I'm also proficient in its advanced forms, the Harem Jutsu and Reverse Harem Jutsu. Are you scared or not?

This is a secret technique that can even defeat Kaguya. How could I not train in it?!

Hikari's thoughts are getting harder and harder to understand!

But it's fine. If I keep him by my side, sooner or later, I'll figure out what he means.

I, Tsunade, really am a clever little genius.

"You only need to turn your hair white, about the same color as Kakashi's!"

Huh?

White?

That's fine. As long as it isn't green.

Hikari was somewhat confused by Tsunade's request, but such a simple Transformation Jutsu was child's play to him.

Poof!

After a puff of smoke, Hikari's black hair turned white.

Tsunade raised a hand and touched Hikari's head. Before he could complain, she said, "No, the hair is too soft. Make it harder, with that spiky feel Kakashi has."

Poof!

Another cloud of smoke rose. Looking at Hikari's transformed appearance, Tsunade nodded in satisfaction.

Never mind Hikari's other thoughts for now—this face alone was his secret weapon for becoming Hokage.

"Alright. Jiraiya, you stay here and watch the gate. From now on, Hikari will be my personal guard. Naruto, stay with Jiraiya. Shizune, Hikari, come with me!"

Jiraiya froze.

Watching Tsunade leave without hesitation, dragging Hikari away with her, he felt abandoned.

"Hey, Tsunade, I can use the Transformation Jutsu too. How about letting me do it?"

"Shut up and guard the gate properly! I'll have someone come replace you soon enough!" Tsunade turned and snapped at Jiraiya. She would not tell him—

With Hikari, who looked like Senju Tobirama, by her side, she feared nothing.

What was the Leaf Elder Council worth?

Nothing else needed to be said. Just look at that long face—were those old men scared or not?

Looks like my handsomeness still got to Tsunade. Say, should I use a clone to buy a few condoms? I'll probably need them tonight.

Poor Hikari has been single for over twenty years, only to end up in Tsunade's hands. Thinking about it makes me a little excited!

But Tsunade is skilled in Medical Ninjutsu. She should have some technique to prevent pregnancy, right? The first time probably won't feel too good with a condom on.

"Shut up!"

Unable to bear it any longer, Tsunade let out a furious roar, startling both Hikari and Shizune.

"Lady Tsunade, who are you telling to shut up? We weren't saying anything!" Shizune looked at Tsunade in confusion. He instinctively felt that Tsunade's menopause might have come early.

What's wrong with Tsunade? Could she be having delusions? That shouldn't be possible.

The corner of Tsunade's mouth twitched. She felt that she truly had lost her mind, or else why would she have brought Hikari along?

This guy was constantly badmouthing her in his head. If he stayed by her side often in the future, could she still live in peace?

But that was something for later. Right now, the most important thing was to get those elders under control.

Tsunade had returned to become Hokage because she wanted to contribute to the village, not to become a puppet for a few elders.

"Let's go. I suddenly thought of Jiraiya just now. It's nothing, let's move."

After suppressing her temper, Tsunade quickened her pace.

The villagers around them still wore anxious expressions. Clearly, Orochimaru's Konoha Crush Plan had greatly affected Hidden Leaf Village.

War.

For the civilians living in Hidden Leaf Village, such a thing had always been far too distant.

Seeing the village her grandfather had founded become like this left Tsunade with mixed feelings.

Whoosh!

It was the Body Flicker Technique.

Black Anbu armor, a mask over the face—it was an Anbu.

"Lady Tsunade, welcome back to the village. The two elders and Jonin Nara Shikahisa are waiting for you in the Hokage Building!"

"Let's go." Tsunade did not ask the Anbu for his name.

A new ruler brought new officials. Once she became Hokage, she would kick out every disobedient Anbu.

The red Hokage Building looked somewhat old. Entering it once more, Tsunade's heart was filled with complex emotions.

"Lady Tsunade!"

"Lady Tsunade!"

One ninja after another who knew Tsunade greeted her.

Whether it was her identity as one of the Sannin, as Princess Tsunade, or as the founder of Medical Ninja, she was someone these veteran ninja deeply respected.

Hidden Leaf Village's Medical Ninjutsu had made enormous contributions during the Second and Third Ninja Wars.

Tsk, tsk. Princess Tsunade truly is Princess Tsunade. The ninja who participated in the Third Shinobi War still respect her greatly. As long as I can win them over, those elders won't be able to restrain her so much.

After all, ninja are everything.

Hearing Hikari's thoughts, Tsunade instantly came back to herself.

Looking at the eager gazes around her, Tsunade waved her hand. "Everyone, I, Tsunade, have returned!"

"Whoa, Lady Tsunade!"

"Lady Tsunade spoke to me! Oh yeah!"

"I love Lady Tsunade the most!"

Just one sentence earned an extraordinary response. After briefly losing herself in it, Tsunade smiled repeatedly.

"You all get back to work. I'll head up first."

"Please go ahead, Lady Tsunade!"

"Take care, Lady Tsunade!"

"Some other day, I'll treat Lady Tsunade to a meal."