The streets of the Daimyo Mansion.
Tsunade hadn't gone far before she noticed two brats following her. But they weren't debt collectors, so she didn't care and let Naruto and Karin trail behind her.
A few minutes later, Tsunade frowned and suddenly turned to look back. Two people had appeared out of nowhere behind the brats: Hanfu and his little brother.
Space-Time Ninjutsu?
Tsunade looked surprised. Could this guy be...
"Lady Tsunade, this is my little brother," Hanfeng-kun said, stepping forward with great fanfare.
"Mm. Come with me."
Tsunade nodded calmly and led them through the streets and alleys. Half an hour later, they arrived at a secluded little inn.
"Shizune, Shizune!" Tsunade called loudly as she entered.
"Lady Tsunade, I'm out here." Shizune's voice came from outside.
After Tsunade had gone to work at the gambling den that morning, Shizune had set up a sign outside and started working as a barefoot doctor to earn a little money for food and lodging. Otherwise, they really would have starved on the streets.
"Oh, it's you."
As soon as Shizune came in, she recognized Hanfeng. "You're..."
Afraid of complications, Hanfeng hurriedly cut her off. "I'm just the patient's family member. I have no other connection to you."
Tsunade shot Hanfeng a sidelong glance. "Have you got the money ready?"
Hanfeng promptly took out a Sealing Scroll and retrieved a briefcase from it. Inside were four thousand ten-thousand-yuan bills, neatly stacked.
Tsunade's eyes lit up. She immediately took the briefcase and began counting the bills one by one, while saying to Shizune, "Shizune, I'll leave the patient to you."
"Understood."
Shizune nodded. Her gaze swept over Naruto, Karin, and Hayate before settling on Hayate. She smiled. "I'll examine you first."
"Sorry for the trouble." Hayate looked a little uneasy.
Why did this