Tanzaku Town was nearly one of the most prosperous places in the Land of Fire.
Jiraiya walked through the bustling streets, his eyes constantly searching every casino or tavern with the character for "gambling" hanging outside.
He passed through the crowded streets, turned into several relatively quieter ones, and checked the establishments one by one.
"Still nothing? Has Tsunade changed her ways today and decided not to gamble or drink?"
With no sign of Tsunade yet, he could not help growing anxious, worried that he might miss his target.
Naruto's intelligence could not be wrong. Tsunade had to be in Tanzaku Town.
Just as Jiraiya was about to give up on the surrounding shops and move on to the next area—
At the entrance of a casino not far away, one with the largest sign and the most lavish decor—
The two figures he had been searching for finally entered his sight.
That dazzling blond hair, along with the striking character for "gambling" on the back of her green outer robe, could only belong to Tsunade.
Tsunade was walking out through the casino's front doors, her face carrying the lingering frustration and excitement of someone who had just finished gambling. She was turning back and shouting something into the casino.
Beside her stood the girl holding a pink pig, her helpless expression tinged with worry. She had to be Shizune, whom Tsunade had taken away from Konoha.
A weight lifted from Jiraiya's heart. At the sight of an old friend he had not seen in a long time, a smile instinctively appeared on his face. He adjusted his breathing and strode over.
"Yo, Tsunade. It's been a long time!"
Hearing him, Tsunade turned around. When she saw Jiraiya, her brows immediately furrowed. Doubts rose in her heart as she asked,