Bloodstained Underwear of Shizune

Two days later, early morning.

At the entrance to Konoha Medical Hospital.

The three-month deadline had arrived.

Guy, Ebisu, and Genma stood together.

With backpacks on their backs, they were fully equipped and ready to depart.

Behind them stood Tsunade, Shizune, and Anko, who had come to see them off.

In Shizune's arms was an extra little pink pig.

Tonton.

She was the summon Tsunade had contracted just a few days ago.

At the moment, Ebisu and Anko were huddled together, whispering about something.

Ebisu's somewhat lecherous yet smug expression made it easy to tell.

Over these past three months, the two of them seemed to have developed a few little "secrets" of their own.

Genma was also saying goodbye to Shizune.

But the occasional glance he cast at Guy still carried a trace of resentment.

Clearly, he had yet to fully recover from the "Sobering Stone incident."

Pretending not to notice, Guy raised his head and looked at the sky.

Tsunade walked over and looked at Guy, her face wearing a rare expression of seriousness and sternness.

"Remember what I said. Out there, don't tell anyone you're my disciple. Understand?"

Guy's expression was equally solemn as he gave a slight nod.

"I understand, Sensei."

Naturally, he understood that Tsunade was not worried he would abuse her name.

Rather, the identity of being "a disciple of one of Konoha's Three Sannin" was far too conspicuous.

It could even make him a prime target for enemies to single out and retaliate against.

Their squad was already coveted by many because of the legendary ninja blade they possessed.

Tsunade did not want Guy to shoulder even more unnecessary risks because of that identity.

As for using her name to receive special treatment?

Tsunade did not think Guy would do that, nor was