Mikoto's Deal and Sincerity

"Heh heh..."

Orochimaru watched the scene from within the crowd.

His curiosity about Jueming surpassed even his curiosity about Tsunade.

Like Konan and Yahiko, he had remained in Konoha and had not yet left.

However, Orochimaru also knew how dangerous Jueming was.

He did not dare stir up trouble lightly.

Amid everyone's cheers, Tsunade took the stage and delivered a speech.

Her high-spirited appearance was truly captivating.

"Dan, Nawaki... did you see that..."

Tsunade gazed at the sky, a smile on her lips.

"The dream you failed to achieve... I achieved it for you..."

That afternoon.

The cheering crowd dispersed.

Tsunade arrived at the Hokage's office and familiarized herself with the Hokage's duties.

On her first day in office, she remained busy until eight in the evening.

Jiraiya stood outside, waiting for Tsunade to come out.

"Want to go for a drink?"

Jiraiya asked.

"No, I'm exhausted today. I never thought... being Hokage would be this tiring. If I'd known, I should have pushed it onto that kid Jueming..."

Tsunade said with a smile, her shoulders drooping.

Shizune, Dan Katō's niece, followed behind her.

"I'll take you and Shizune home."

Jiraiya pushed himself off the wall he had been leaning against and smiled.

Then...

The three of them strolled beneath the moonlight...

"Um, Tsunade..." Jiraiya scratched his cheek as he watched Tsunade walking under the moonlight.

He only felt that...

Tsunade was even more beautiful today...

"I refuse!"

Tsunade directly interrupted Jiraiya's confession.

"Ah, failed again."

Jiraiya shrugged, looking helpless.

"Are you planning to stay single for the rest of your life?"

Jiraiya sighed, utterly puzzled.

"What? Is that not allowed?"

Tsunade answered bluntly.

But Jiraiya did not know.

That Tsunade hid a knot deep within her heart.

Back then, she had been abducted for a week. For an