Kakashi paused for a moment, thought it over, then continued, "But the First and Second were clearly unconscious, and their strength seemed very limited because they had been summoned.
"But these four are different. Not only are they incredibly powerful, their bodies didn't fall apart when they died!"
"Maybe they aren't dead!"
"Mm, I know. You should go for now." Tsunade thought for a moment, then suddenly looked up at Kakashi and said.
"All right, all right. I'll take my leave."
Kakashi didn't ask Tsunade what she planned to do. He simply obeyed and left the Hokage's office. But just as he was about to go through the door, Tsunade suddenly called after him:
"Remember to keep an eye on that brat Naruto. Don't let him..."
Before Tsunade could finish, Kakashi suddenly cut her off. He smiled, his eyes curving like crescent moons, and said to her:
"Don't forget, Naruto is my student too!"
Tsunade's thoughts turned to Naruto, and Kakashi left the Hokage Office.
"Retired old men shouldn't have to deal with trouble, but this seems like one of those things I'll have to deal with."
Tsunade rubbed her temples, then walked out of the office. After giving the quiet a look, she headed out of the Hokage Building and toward a secluded villa.
Who was the old man Tsunade had mentioned? Where was she going?
She was, of course, going to the home of the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen. That was the only place she could be going now.
Sarutobi Hiruzen's home was spotless. Even the fireplace was immaculate, and the balcony and potted plants were carefully tended.
The table and sofa were made of mahogany, and even the lounge chair near the balcony was crafted from fine wisteria wood. A small tea table stood beside it, with