"What? Lady Tsunade is going traveling with Ye Ning?"
Ever since Tsunade had become Hokage, Shizune, her close aide and little secretary, had gotten plenty of experience herself and had long since developed a steady temperament.
But no matter how steady she was, she couldn't help gaping and exclaiming when she heard Tsunade wanted to shirk her duties and run off.
Tsunade immediately covered Shizune's mouth, as if afraid someone might hear, and smiled guiltily.
"Keep your voice down! Didn't I already tell you? I'll leave behind a Shadow Clone and come back after I've had some fun."
To get away on her travels, Tsunade put on a smile and pleaded with Shizune.
Ye Ning, standing nearby, didn't correct them that they weren't actually going out for fun. He simply watched Tsunade grovel with a smile.
It really was rare to see Tsunade like this...
Before, she'd only been this sweet when she was trying to get him to make a move.
Shizune, who was always a little mature for her age, sighed helplessly.
There was nothing she could do. After all these years, she'd long since figured out Lady Tsunade's temperament.
Even if she refused outright now, what would that accomplish?
Lady Tsunade had already made up her mind. Even if Shizune disagreed, it wouldn't change anything. Tsunade would still secretly make a Shadow Clone and slip out of Konoha.
At least this time, Lady Tsunade had brought it up herself.
That was much better than discovering that the Tsunade who'd been handling all the paperwork was a Shadow Clone.
"Fine, fine. Have fun, Lady Tsunade."
Shizune nodded in resignation, unable to stop herself from sighing.
Tsunade's eyes lit up. She quickly straightened and formed a clone.
But before she could give the clone its instructions, the newly formed