The Senju Clan estate. Tsunade stood at the entrance.
Her long golden hair swayed gently in the breeze. With her arms folded across her chest, she gazed calmly toward the street, seemingly waiting for something.
Before long, Hiruzen Sarutobi came into view.
He wore the Hokage robes and a bamboo hat, with three masked Anbu ninja following behind him.
Upon seeing Tsunade, the Third Hokage smiled and raised a hand in greeting.
"Tsunade, sorry to keep you waiting."
Tsunade merely gave a faint "Mm."
Neither warm nor distant, she simply stepped aside to make room.
"Come in."
Hiruzen Sarutobi was already used to her attitude and stepped into the estate.
The Anbu ninja behind him were just about to follow when Tsunade raised a hand to stop them.
"The Anbu can wait outside."
The three Anbu paused and looked toward the Third Hokage.
Hiruzen Sarutobi waved a hand, signaling for them to remain where they were.
He then followed Tsunade alone through the corridor and toward the depths of the courtyard.
In the courtyard, sunlight filtered through the leaves, casting dappled shadows.
Mito Uzumaki
Mito Uzumaki sat beneath the shade of a tree in a wicker chair, kindly watching Kushina Uzumaki in the center of the courtyard.
Mito Uzumaki (in her youth)
Kushina was fully focused on forming hand seals. Her red hair swayed slightly with her movements, while a faint Chakra glow surrounded her.
"Lord Mito!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi stepped forward and respectfully bowed.
Mito Uzumaki turned her head. Seeing the Third Hokage, a gentle smile appeared on her face.
"Hiruzen, you're here."
"Sorry for disturbing you."
The Third Hokage lowered his head slightly, his tone full of respect for an elder.
"Not at all."
Mito Uzumaki smiled and waved her hand, then instructed the maid nearby.
"Go prepare some