The next day was the start of a new year: Leaf Year 51.
Early that morning, Jiraiya brought a pair of clippers to the Uchiha Clan to cut Itachi's hair.
Ryobu's White Cat Clone charged at Jiraiya and hissed. "Jiraiya, you're not allowed to cut Itachi's hair!"
"Itachi, you ungrateful little brat. All those Sancai Dumplings your real body bought you have gone straight into a dog's stomach."
The more frantic the White Cat got, the more determined Jiraiya was to cut Itachi's hair.
"Your real body has such a bizarre build, and he married the woman I love most. I'd be the one getting the raw end of the deal!"
Mikoto was a little exasperated.
Just how much resentment did Lord Jiraiya have toward her elder brother?
Then she felt a little smug. The greatest harm the village could inflict on her elder brother now was giving Itachi a New Year's haircut!
Amegakure.
Liao Wu climbed off Tsunade's stomach. His movements woke her from a deep sleep.
They had battled all night, and neither had really gotten the upper hand.
Tsunade had the Creation Rebirth Technique to replenish her stamina, while Liao Wu was pure stats. With Asura's Sage Body, he could go three days and nights without sleep without putting any strain on his body.
Tsunade mumbled sleepily, "It's still early. Let's sleep a little longer!"
Liao Wu kissed her on the cheek. "Tsunade, I still have to carry out Madara Old Demon's mission. Sorry to leave you alone at home for a few days."
Tsunade instantly woke up. She put her arms around Liao Wu's shoulders. "Be careful!"
"I will!"
Tsunade helped Liao Wu get dressed.
Liao Wu took out a lily seed and planted it in a pot. Then he used Wood Style to make it