Tsunade's Thank-you Gift

Uchiha Izumi and Natsume Shazo meant it, but Tsunade didn't have that kind of understanding.

Hearing Shazo's words, she sneered disdainfully, "Huh? You think you can make me go back—"

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Shazo said, "Tsunade, watch your words!!"

"Standing before you is: the Awakened Being of the Wood Release Kekkei Genkai Uchiha Clan, the patron of Konoha, the nemesis of the Fourth Raikage, the revolutionary who overthrew the Third Hokage, the reformer who transformed Konoha's system, His Excellency the Fifth Hokage — Shazo!"

"From this moment on, every word you say to me will affect your future life, determining whether you become the respected Lady Tsunade of Konoha or missing-nin Tsunade down by Konoha Ninja."

Shazo's aura suddenly erupted, his heroic spirit of fighting against an entire army and his majesty of looking down on all Ninja made Tsunade realize that the Fifth Hokage was not joking.

Yes, the Hokage is now the Fifth, no longer the third, no longer his own teacher, and he won't tolerate him, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru indefinitely anymore.

Tsunade were clenched tightly together, her fingers interlocked, like a willful and eccentric teenage girl caught red-handed by the new headmaster on her way to run away from home.

She looked at Shazo nervously, awaiting the Fifth Hokage's verdict on her.

Shazo looked at Tsunade and said in a deep voice, "The Third Hokage has passed away, Konoha has entered a new era. Lady Tsunade, it's time for you to go home."

"As the Fifth Hokage, I will not allow three Kage-level Ninja to wander freely outside the realm, unlike the Third Hokage."

"If you were to return to the village, you would be the foremost authority among Medical Ninja, the respected granddaughter of the First Hokage, Lady Tsunade."

"If you don't return to the village, you'll become Konoha's third S-rank Rogue Ninja. I'll treat you like I treated Shimura Danzō, bringing your head back to the village."

Uchiha Izumi was dumbfounded: Brother, what you're saying now is different from what you just implied to me.

Everyone knows that Princess Tsunade cannot be killed. She is not only the granddaughter of the First Hokage, but also the granddaughter of the Fire Daimyō. She can be called Princess Tsunade or Princess Tsunade!

The girl frantically winked and made faces at Shazo, trying to get him to notice her worry.

But Shazo returned a reassuring look.

He knew, of course, that Tsunade couldn't be killed.

However, Tsunade's return to the village to participate in the competition for the Fifth Hokage made Shazo realize that this Golden-Haired Twin-Tails was now facing a dilemma.

Perhaps she was tired, because she began to show clear signs of wanting to return to the village to settle down.

But whether it's because she's too proud to admit it, or for some other reason, Tsunade also has a strong tendency to wander.

Shazo believes that at this crucial moment, he needs to push Tsunade and use a firm choice to solidify her idea of returning to the village to settle down.

Sure enough, after waiting for several minutes, Tsunade snapped out of her daze and laughed self-deprecatingly, "I am Tsunade, the granddaughter of the First Hokage, one of the Konoha Sannin. How could I become missing-nin of Konoha?"

"Fifth Hokage, I'll go back with you."

Shazo smiled, his imposing aura vanishing completely. "Thank you for your understanding and cooperation, Lady Tsunade."

"I think the Konoha Ninja will be thrilled by your return, and the medical Jonin the hospital will jump for joy and cheer."

Tsunade woke Shizune up and told her about her decision.

Half-asleep, Shizune suddenly burst into tears. Overwhelmed with relief, she cried, "That's wonderful, Lady Tsunade! You've finally decided to go home! That's wonderful!"

Tsunade hugged Shizune tightly, feeling guilty. "I'm sorry, Shizune, you've suffered so much all these years. We'll stop wandering from now on."

Shizune suddenly looked up. "Lady Tsunade, you're not going to gamble anymore, right?"

Tsunade laughed awkwardly, "Haha, I... I'll try my best next time."

Uchiha Izumi tugged at Shazo's clothes and asked, "Brother, things are going so smoothly, why did you drag me along? I'm completely useless."

Shazo snorted coldly, "Nonsense, you're too useful."

"If Izumi doesn't come with me, I don't have the guts to face Tsunade directly."

"I wasn't lying before. Tsunade really did block me when I was taking a dump. If she suddenly acts like a pervert, I can only rely on you to deal with her."

"Pfft, haha----uh, cough cough."

Uchiha Izumi couldn't help but laugh as she watched Shazo Zuo tell jokes with such seriousness.

Meanwhile, Tsunade, who was on the other side, also heard it and was so angry that she gritted her teeth.

But for some reason, she also felt a touch of shyness that she couldn't ignore, a similar itch that was developing, prompting her to want to do something.

[That damn brat, he dared to embarrass me before, and now he dares to spread rumors about me. I'll beat him to a pulp!]

Tsunade extended her fist, gestured, and realized she couldn't defeat the Hokage.

She uses her Self-Healing abilities and Superhuman Strength as her fighting system, and is confident that she can compete with the Fourth Raikage, but she is absolutely not sure that she can defeat him.

The most significant factor that enabled Shazo to become Hokage was his battle record, the most dazzling of which was defeating the Cloud Ninja Army and the Fourth Raikage.

2 vs 8000, the record is verifiable.

Even Tsunade, with all her confidence, knew she was no match for Shazo.

Moreover, Shazo is not Jiraiya; he doesn't have the same 36-year relationship with her and won't give in to her.

If you rashly Teuchi, you will definitely suffer the consequences in the end.

It might be a huge embarrassment for them again.

On the way back to Konoha, Tsunade talked to the cheerful Shizune while her eyes darted around, thinking about how to get revenge on Shazo.

But she couldn't come up with any solution along the way.

In the Ninja World, strength ultimately reigns supreme. When you can't defeat your opponent, you're truly at a disadvantage at every turn, and even the best brain is useless.

Konoha has the intelligent Shikaku Nara, and Kumogakure has the shrewd and capable Dodai, but their positions are dependent on their respective villages' Kage, and they do not possess independent status.

Even their current status is primarily due to their reputation Elite Jonin, which allowed them to showcase their intelligence and talent.

This is the reality that intelligence is no match for strength, not to mention that Tsunade herself is not known for her intelligence.

Until she saw the Main Gate of Konoha, Tsunade stretched and yawned in the rising sun.

She seemed to be releasing endless fatigue and weariness, sighing and whispering, "Konoha, I'm back."

When Uchiha Izumi and Shazo saw Tsunade's expression, they couldn't help but exchange a smile.

As expected, forcing Tsunade to return to the village was the right thing to do.

Upon passing through Konoha, Shazo said to Tsunade, "Lady Tsunade, please go home and rest."

"When you feel ready, you can go to the hospital or medical laboratory at any time, as you wish."

Tsunade nodded, then suddenly a flash of inspiration struck her, and an impulse welled up from the bottom of her heart.

She took a step forward, approached Shazo, bent down, looked up, and planted a fierce kiss on Shazo lips.

"Hehe, this is my thank-you gift."

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