As the sun set, its fading glow red as blood, Beichen Haotian returned with over a hundred lives on his hands. A faint smile rested on his lips, making him look warm and sunny. Before he even reached Orochimaru's tent, he heard familiar laughter coming from inside.
"Long time no see, Lord Jiraiya, Sister Tsunade." Before entering the tent, Beichen Haotian spoke first, his calm voice carrying a hint of joy at their reunion.
"Oh? Haotian-kun has returned. Please, come in." Orochimaru's signature hoarse voice rang out.
Beichen Haotian lifted the tent flap and entered. Sure enough, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and Orochimaru were sitting together and chatting.
"Hahaha, Haotian, we heard as soon as we arrived that you took out dozens of Sunagakure Anbu. After all these years, I can't even see through your strength at a glance anymore. It seems you've improved far more than Minato," Jiraiya laughed heartily.
"Not at all. Minato's progress is no worse than mine; I can't do anything to him. Among all of us, Lord Jiraiya is the one living the most carefree life. I'm terribly envious," Beichen Haotian said politely.
"Hahaha, since you're so envious, I'll take you out to have some fun when I have time. I guarantee you won't want to leave my side." Jiraiya wore a smile that every man understood.
"You bastard, Jiraiya! I won't allow you to take my little brother to that kind of place, or I'll beat you flat!" Tsunade snapped furiously.
Jiraiya chuckled awkwardly and dared not say another word.
"Haha, Sister really does dote on me. No wonder she keeps getting prettier as she grows up," Beichen Haotian said with a laugh.
"You brat, stop talking nonsense." Tsunade laughed as she scolded him. Though she said that, she was not angry in the slightest. Instead,