Ready to Set Out

The first half sounded no different from what he knew of his own disciple, but the second half was completely different.

"Married to her beloved Dan Katō for many years, their relationship is stable and deeply affectionate. It seems they have recently been considering having a child."

Dan Katō—another name belonging to a dead ninja. It was because of him that Tsunade had developed hemophobia.

"Good. That child didn't die. That's wonderful. He could have become Hokage, yet he fell far too soon."

Torikaze added, "Dan Katō is currently the chief of the Anbu. His strength has already reached Kage-level, making him an exceptionally outstanding ninja in Konoha."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was quite pleased to hear that. Back then, he had thought very highly of Dan Katō.

At such a young age, he had already viewed the village with the mindset of a Hokage and was filled with love for everything in it.

Yet such a star, one that should have risen brilliantly, had fallen by accident.

It had also caused Tsunade to develop hemophobia, nearly forcing her to bid farewell to life as a ninja.

The already withered Senju Clan had completely declined.

"After hearing what you've said, I truly want to visit your world. But before that, I would like to hear what you wish to gain from Konoha."

Hiruzen Sarutobi was, after all, the Third Hokage—steady and seasoned. Despite all of Torikaze's tempting words, he had not lost his clear judgment.

He was always thinking about Konoha.

Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi lay his cards on the table, Torikaze stopped beating around the bush.

"Because my world has become very peaceful, aside from certain organizations causing trouble in secret, there have been no wars between the major nations for decades."

Hiruzen had expected Torikaze's world to be peaceful, but he