Dialogue with the Slug Sage

Judging by Tsunade's wandering gaze,

it was obvious that she had gone through something terrible before...

The Slug Sage could not help but worry.

For Tsunade, proud bearer of the title of one of the Three Legendary Sannin, to have such a look in her eyes,

the enemy's brutality had clearly surpassed all expectations.

"What exactly happened during this past week, Tsunade? Can you tell me?"

The Slug Sage did her best to comfort Tsunade.

It seemed rather strange.

After all, the form she showed was that of a teenage girl.

She was even shorter than Rin Nohara.

She looked exactly like the little girl next door.

Or rather...

an innocent young maiden.

Of course, having lived for over a thousand years, the Slug Sage could absolutely play the role of a caring big sister.

Her concerned expression made Tsunade freeze for a moment.

Not because of the contrast.

But because...

Tsunade did not know how to put it...

Could it be...

that she had to say that for the past week, she had constantly been...

"It seems Princess Tsunade needs to get some proper rest..."

Jueming timely gave Tsunade a way out.

He wore a concerned expression.

And Tsunade had no idea

that the culprit behind her nightmare was Senju Jueming, the person she trusted most.

Supporting Tsunade, he escorted her back to the Senju Clan compound.

The Slug Sage took care of her first.

Then Jueming went to the Senju Clan Ancestral Hall and informed the Great Elder that Princess Tsunade had been found.

The Great Elder was immediately overjoyed.

He quickly asked for the details.

But Jueming shook his head, his expression darkening as he indicated...

that Princess Tsunade might have suffered inhuman torture.

Forcing her to speak about it would likely be difficult...

"I understand..."

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