Time had not left the slightest trace on Tsunade's face, just as it had not on Sarutobi Hiruzen's.
But unlike Sarutobi Hiruzen, who relied on the Perfect Being's Breathing Style, Tsunade used the Yin Seal to regulate her body's functions.
Thus achieving the effect of eternal youth.
At that moment, the person beside Tsunade revealed her true appearance: a young girl of around ten, with delicate features and a little pig cradled in her arms.
"You're one of Orochimaru's subordinates?"
Tsunade frowned.
She had originally thought they had come to collect a debt, only to hear news of her former closest companion.
But many things had happened after Tsunade left Konoha. Times had changed, and Orochimaru had already betrayed Konoha, becoming an S-rank rogue Ninja.
She, meanwhile, no longer concerned herself with such matters, focusing solely on gambling and drinking to escape reality.
"That's right."
Kimimaro nodded.
"No matter what Orochimaru wants to do,"
"I won't agree to it."
Tsunade turned around, unwilling to pay Kimimaro and the other person any attention.
"He's now a traitor to Konoha. I have no interest in dealing with him."
"While I'm still in a good mood, you'd better not provoke me."
No matter what, Tsunade was still a part of Konoha, and she would not compromise when it came to Orochimaru.
As she spoke, invisible Chakra erupted beneath Tsunade's foot. Violent tremors surged up from the ground, making Kimimaro and the other man sway unsteadily.
At some point, dozens of meters of cracks had split open in the ground around Tsunade's feet. The force of it made Kimimaro take notice.
Clearly, Tsunade was displaying her strength, warning Kimimaro and the other man not to invite trouble.
"As expected of a Ninja as renowned as Lord Orochimaru,"
"Your strength is truly terrifying."
Kimimaro sighed.