The next day, Xiao Yun brought Tsunade to Konoha Psychiatric Hospital.
On the second floor of the inpatient ward, Naruto sat cross-legged, looking as though he was cultivating.
"Lady Tsunade, Naruto has been much more normal these past few days. When he first arrived, it took three sedative injections a day—morning, noon, and night—just to calm him down."
Thinking back to Naruto's episodes those days, the young nurse still felt a lingering fear. If Kakashi had not arrived in time that day, Naruto might have...
Kakashi had come at just the right time. Sigh!
"Well, if it isn't Princess Tsunade. Long time no see."
A teasing voice came from behind them. Everyone turned around to see a tall, broad-shouldered man with waist-length white hair and a rugged face entering their view.
"Jiraiya! What are you doing here?!"
Tsunade's face lit up with delight. She stepped forward and warmly patted his shoulder.
Jiraiya?
Xiao Yun carefully studied the man before him. Of all the people in the Naruto world, this was the one he admired most. He was responsible and dependable. When facing the Six Paths of Pain, he had clearly had a chance to escape, yet chose to stay and gather intelligence, leaving hope for those who came after him.
"Long time no see, Princess Tsunade."
Jiraiya also walked forward enthusiastically, ready to give Tsunade a big hug, but she dodged away.
"Ah, sorry, I forgot, I forgot. You're practically going to be a mother now. I'll have to change the way I greet you from now on."
Jiraiya laughed heartily, but anyone with a discerning ear could tell that his laughter was forced. It held less joy and more loneliness.
At his words, a faint blush and a trace of apology flashed across Tsunade's beautiful face.
She knew how