Tsunade's return genuinely delighted the Third Hokage and the Two Advisors. Both her strength and her Medical Ninjutsu ranked among the best in the world, and that would be a tremendous boon to the village. Looking at them, Tsunade said, "Sarutobi-sensei, Jiraiya has already told me what happened. I accept. I'll take over as Hokage, but I have one condition."
The Third Hokage smiled. "Heh, all that matters is that you've agreed to come back. As for your condition, you're already the Hokage. As long as it won't harm the village, we'll agree."
Tsunade smiled. "Good. My condition is that the village withdraw its wanted notice for Itachi Uchiha."
Itachi, Sasuke, and Naruto, standing behind Tsunade, were all surprised that she would make such a demand. Only Jiraiya smiled. Though startled, none of the three said anything. After all, if the notice really was withdrawn, Itachi would be able to appear openly in the village. Naruto and Sasuke were filled with excitement, while Itachi remained relatively calm. He knew the Third Hokage would not agree.
Although the Third Hokage and the Two Advisors were surprised that Tsunade had brought up Itachi Uchiha, they did not show it. The Third Hokage looked at her and asked, "Tsunade, why bring this up all of a sudden?"
Tsunade smiled. "Heh, Naruto told me about Itachi Uchiha on the way back. I already know why he defected. Honestly, Sarutobi-sensei, you really are getting worse with age."
The Third Hokage did not get angry at her remark. He merely said helplessly, "Tsunade, it's not that I refuse to agree. It's just that I made a promise to Itachi. If he wants to return, of course I'll agree, but I don't believe he would. Itachi loves the village, and he loves his clan. He would sacrifice