Tsunade Lost Her Temper

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An unfamiliar feeling stirred in Konan’s heart, but before she could make sense of it, someone suddenly stepped in front of her.

“Hey, little girl. Aren’t you forgetting something?”

Konan looked up, bewildered.

Seeing her confusion only rekindled Tsunade’s anger. “As a ninja, you should know what it means to keep your word.”

Honor and gratitude were fundamental to being a ninja—and to this world itself.

Anyone who lacked them did not deserve to be called a ninja.

“Konan, did you promise him something?” Nagato had suspected things would not be so simple. Tsunade’s expression alone gave him some idea of what was going on.

Konan remained silent, but Tsunade had no intention of doing the same.

“Little girl, I may not want you staying by my brother’s side, but this was his decision.” Tsunade pointed at Yang Xing, unable to contain her anger. “And he fulfilled his end of the bargain. That boy named Yahiko was already beyond saving from the start. His fatal injuries were several days old. There was truly nothing anyone could do for him. But this boy is still alive, and you should understand who made that possible.”

“I understand. I’ll honor our agreement and help him do what he wants to do.”

“Hah!” Tsunade raised an eyebrow in disbelief. “My brother nearly died, and that’s all you have to say?”

Before Konan could answer, she continued, “Is that all your resolve as a ninja amounts to? You’re an orphan of war. Do you honestly think you can repay a debt this great with one simple task—something practically anyone could do?”

Indeed, with a ninja as powerful as Yang Xing helping them, almost anyone could establish an intelligence network.

“Then