Tsunade's expression changed when she heard Shizune's words.
The two of them were not alone. Although Naruto Uzumaki was unconscious, Lin Mu was still awake.
But at this point, how could Shizune worry about any of that?
Tsunade had changed ever since their last encounter with Orochimaru, when he had offered her a deal.
As Tsunade's apprentice, she had followed her for years. Tsunade had always been a compulsive gambler, but she had understood the difference between right and wrong, good and evil.
And now?
Tsunade had begun to waver. Orochimaru had offered her the two people she loved most.
The name of the Konoha Sannin was renowned throughout the Naruto World, and Shizune knew far more about the Sannin than most people did.
Jiraiya was carefree and unrestrained, always wandering from place to place collecting material. He was almost impossible to track down.
Tsunade also traveled far and wide, rarely returning to Konoha.
But Orochimaru was the most sinister and vicious of them all. His arms had been crippled when he killed Third Hokage Hiruzen Sarutobi.
If Tsunade truly healed him, then the Third Hokage would have died for nothing. Given Orochimaru's nature, he would turn around and destroy Konoha!
That was the greatest difference between Orochimaru and the other two, Tsunade and Jiraiya.
Although Tsunade and Jiraiya spent years away, Konoha still had a place in their hearts. They were Konoha's ninja.
But Orochimaru?
Although he had come from Konoha, he was vicious and ruthless, willing to do anything to achieve his goals.
If achieving his goals required destroying Konoha, he would not hesitate!
That was exactly what was happening now.
Orochimaru absolutely could not be saved!
"Why won't you tell me anything? Lady Tsunade, please don't stay silent. Answer me!"
Shizune grew even more agitated, her tone