Konoha Main Camp.
Tsunade sat cross-legged on the carpet, holding a document in both hands.
Natsuki sat opposite her.
From his angle, he could see Tsunade's taut legs and her clothes, which looked ready to slip off at any moment.
Especially when she leaned forward slightly as she read.
"Why haven't you left yet?"
After he had stared at her for so long, Tsunade couldn't help asking.
"I haven't had much to do lately."
Natsuki shook his head as he spoke.
"You're the commander. How could you have nothing to do?"
Tsunade pursed her lips and asked.
"The war with Kumogakure has reached a stalemate. It makes little difference whether I'm there or not," Natsuki said casually.
"Why do I get the feeling you're deliberately dragging this out?"
Tsunade asked in confusion.
"This is a rare opportunity. I'm helping Shisui and the others build their reputations."
Natsuki made no attempt to hide it.
"Build their reputations? Only you would dare say something like that."
Tsunade paused briefly before making the remark.
Before this, no battlefield commander like him had ever appeared-not just in Konoha, but in any of the Five Great Villages.
"Sounds like you're already certain you can defeat Kumogakure."
Tsunade asked curiously, "What's your plan?"
"To end this war before the New Year."
Natsuki answered. "It's already December," Tsunade said.
Surprise appeared on her face. "You can defeat Kumogakure in half a month?"
She found that hard to believe.
The main problem was how little time remained.
Besides, Kumogakure still had the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki, the Fourth Raikage, and over seven thousand ninja.
"Then let's make a bet."
An idea struck Natsuki, and he spoke.
"What are we betting?"
Tsunade raised an eyebrow.
"One favor."
Natsuki thought for a moment before answering.
"Fine." Tsunade agreed. "If you can do