After Jiraiya, Lin Mu, and Naruto Uzumaki found Tsunade, they had finally accomplished the purpose of their journey.
The journey back was filled with laughter, and they were in no hurry.
Half a month later, they finally returned to Konoha.
"Konoha..."
Tsunade stood at Konoha's gates, looking up at the sign overhead.
For a moment, she stood rooted to the spot!
This was the home where she had spent so many years, the place she had not returned to in so very long.
Today, she had finally come back.
The only things that had changed were her age and her status.
She was decades older now, though her appearance had not changed at all.
As for her status...
She was about to take over as the Fifth Hokage!
To the people of Konohagakure, this was the highest honor.
It had been the ultimate dream of the people she loved most... Nawaki and Dan.
Now, she would fulfill it with her own hands.
"In a way, this counts as fulfilling their wishes."
Jiraiya stepped forward to stand beside Tsunade and spoke with a smile.
"You're right. This really is something to celebrate. It's just that..."
Pride showed on Tsunade's face. Becoming Hokage filled her with immense pride as well.
Still, doubts lingered in her heart.
"Every one of the first four Hokage was an extraordinarily powerful genius. I only hope I don't tarnish the Hokage's reputation."
"How could you? Our Fifth Hokage is a born genius too, and the first woman to become Hokage. You'll definitely lead Konohagakure to greatness!"
Lin Mu stepped forward as well, grinning.
Jiraiya's expression darkened, and he reached out to give Lin Mu a hard rap on the head.
"You little brat, you always know just what to say!"
Over the past half month, he had