It was like waking from a long dream.
In a daze, Tsunade woke and returned to reality.
She glanced at the wall clock. It had only been a brief moment, yet it felt as if a very, very long time had passed.
At this point, she no longer had the mood to deal with the work at hand. Too many questions were circling in Tsunade's mind, leaving her distracted.
There were far too many questions, and Tsunade needed an answer.
An answer that would put her at ease.
For several days in a row, Tsunade had been out of sorts, looking deeply troubled.
The low pressure was so obvious that even the staff throughout the entire building grew cautious.
"Make bold assumptions, then verify them carefully."
In her daze, Mimi's words echoed in her ears.
"Rather than mulling it over slowly, go all in and talk after you've done it. Moving forward means charging ahead, striding forward without a care for anything."
Smack!
Tsunade slapped both hands heavily against her face, then, coming back to herself, looked out the window.
The sky had long since darkened, gradually giving way to night.
She rose and walked onto the balcony. Before her, an endless Sea of Clouds spread out in magnificent grandeur, dyed a dazzling blood red by the setting sun as it sank lower.
The marvels of nature were truly breathtaking.
She stared blankly at the Sea of Clouds until night fell and stars decorated the heavens. Then Tsunade clapped her hands.
Two hidden ninja landed behind Tsunade.
"Gather the troops. I'll personally lead this mission."
"Understood!"
After receiving their orders, the ninja used Body Flicker and left.
Tsunade took out the Den Den Mushi she carried with her, removed its external network connector, and silently placed it on the balcony