Tsunade's Worries

Under the bright silver moon, a group of people traveled slowly through the forests on the East Coast of the Land of Fire.

Naraku tossed a scroll to Kakashi and whispered:

"Kakashi, you've already mastered Lightning Release: Nature Transformation. If you're having trouble controlling the speed increase of Lightning Release activation, you can try Ninjutsu like Chidori Sharp Spear or Chidori Blade."

Naraku and his group, along with Kakashi and Nohara Rin, returned to Konoha. Naraku dared not abandon the two; if anything unexpected happened on the way, their trip would have been in vain.

"Yes..."

Kakashi looked weak. After the fierce battle and the incident with Nohara Rin, Kakashi was not as indifferent as he appeared on the surface; he was extremely exhausted inside.

Naraku glanced at Kakashi. Earlier, Naraku had taught Obito and other nature transformations, including Lightning Release, and had also given Kakashi some pointers.

The Chidori Ninjutsu was originally created by Kakashi in the original timeline. In this timeline, Naraku provided some guidance and inspiration, Kakashi was able to figure out and master Chidori.

Naraku gave Kakashi his second instruction, and also taught him the subsequent Chidori -style Ninjutsu, thus settling some karmic debts.

"Let's go back to Konoha. Your team is short one person, so we might make some minor adjustments. Rin, your Medical Ninjutsu is excellent; you'd be better suited to work at the Konoha Hospital."

"Hi..."

Both were exhausted and wanted to set up camp and rest, but Naraku led the group back towards Konoha.

Call out!

"Huh? Who is it!"

Naraku reacted with lightning speed, his Chakra surging forth as he looked towards Kakashi.

Flash Cut yellow light appeared next to Kakashi, and a figure appeared.

"Hey, don't be nervous, it's me."

The person who appeared instantly next to Kakashi was none other than the Yellow Flash, Namikaze Minato Namikaze Minato. After landing, Minato looked around and breathed a sigh of relief.

"Minato, are you still up so late?"

"Minato-sensei" x2

Naraku, Kakashi, and Nohara Rin all spoke to Namikaze Minato at the same time.

The guards around Naraku simultaneously felt a chill run down their spines. The appearance of the Yellow Flash was something they wouldn't have noticed if Naraku hadn't warned them!

"As expected of the Yellow Flash is renowned throughout the Shinobi World, no wonder people abandon their missions upon seeing him."

Zensui and Uzumaki Taki looked at the blond man with expressions of fear and shock. Hearing rumors was one thing, seeing it with one's own eyes was another, and this meeting left a deep impression on the two of them.

"Ah, I just finished my mission. Kakashi, Rin, did your missions go well?"

Namikaze Minato smiled gently as he replied to the others, his eyes crinkling into crescents.

Naraku looked at Namikaze Minato. His approachable and sunny demeanor, immense strength, and reliable aura made him realize that having such a ninja was truly Konoha's good fortune.

"It didn't go very smoothly, Minato-sensei. I'll report back to you when I get back."

Kakashi didn't want to talk much, and with Uchiha Nara and others around, Kakashi didn't want to show weakness.

"I see."

Namikaze Minato's smile faded, replaced by a worried look. Minato guessed from Kakashi's words that something bad had happened.

"It's late, let's set up camp and rest."

Looking at their tired faces, Namikaze Minato felt a pang of heartache and said softly.

"Minato-sensei, Lord Naraku is out on patrol, serving as the team leader."

Kakashi's tired face showed that he hadn't forgotten Naraku's urging him to return.

"With Minato here, your safety is assured, so I'm relieved. You can choose to rest or return; it's up to you."

Naraku brought the two back, but he was worried about their safety. Namikaze Minato had arrived, Naraku no longer needed to worry about them and could leave them to him.

"Thank you very much, Naraku."

Namikaze Minato Naraku. He also felt a certain admiration for the Minato Uchiha, who was supported and respected by many Jonin at the Jonin Conference and whose reputation was no less than his own.

"You're welcome. You are Obito's teacher and comrade, and it's only right that you help each other. Minato, your two students have suffered a lot today; I hope you can protect them."

Naraku glanced at Namikaze Minato with a complex expression, his tone neither warm nor cold, and then sped away after speaking.

"Is Naraku blaming me for not protecting Obito?"

Namikaze Minato watched Naraku and the others speed away, a question flashing through his mind.

Konoha Hospital

Tsunade stood by the bay window in the dean's office, gazing at the Konoha outside.

"Naraku hasn't come to see me all these days. Does he think I'm a promiscuous woman...?"

Tsunade's Konoha Hospital was busy, and although the intensity of the war on the battlefields of Kumogakure and Iwagakure Battlefield had decreased, small-scale battles still occurred from time to time.

After returning to Konoha, the wounded soldiers underwent rehabilitation treatment under the guidance of Konoha Hospital.

After finishing her work, Tsunade finally had a rare moment of peace and quiet, but then she remembered what had happened a few days ago when she was drunk. Her face flushed slightly, and she felt somewhat discouraged.

Bang bang

Tsunade sighed upon hearing the knocking.

"Please come in."

"Long time no see, Tsunade."

Uchiha Nara, dressed in a robe and covered with a purple cardigan, walked in with a smile.

Tsunade turned around in surprise upon hearing Naraku's voice.

"Um."

Tsunade gave a curt reply, somewhat flustered, and turned to look out the window again, her face seemingly flushed, displaying a girlish demeanor.

"I came all this way to see you. What's wrong? Is something on your mind?"

Naraku, quite naturally, walked behind Tsunade and wrapped his arms around her Tsunade.

Tsunade, as if provoked, pried Naraku's hands away to keep her distance, her face slightly flushed as she whispered:

"This is a hospital... and please don't do this."

"Ah... oh."

Tsunade was incredibly strong, Naraku accidentally had his Tsunade broken by her. Hearing Tsunade's words, Naraku somewhat puzzled.

"She wasn't like this a few days ago, she's like a completely different person now."

Naraku's mind raced with thoughts, but he didn't dwell on it, and said softly:

"My admired clansmen, the Yellow Flash Namikaze Minato's team member, Uchiha Obito, sacrificed himself on the battlefield. A few days ago, when I was inspecting the Eastern Stronghold, I unexpectedly rescued his teammates, Hatake Kakashi and Nohara Rin."

"Nohara Rin's Medical Ninjutsu is quite good. The war between Iwagakure and Kumogakure is still ongoing, so the medical-nin at Konoha Hospital must be very busy. Let's see if we can transfer Nohara Rin to Konoha Hospital's Medical Team."

Nohara Rin was a key figure in Naraku's efforts to save and recall Obito. Naraku didn't want Nohara Rin to go out on missions; if possible, she should stay in Konoha where her safety would be guaranteed.

"Hmm, sure, I didn't expect you to care about my work."

Tsunade did not refuse and replied softly. Although she did not know why Naraku would care about a medical-nin, Naraku was right, Konoha Hospital was indeed very busy and needed manpower.

"I've always been concerned about you, Tsunade..."

Naraku Tsunade was usually carefree and bold, seemed a little unusual today, Tsunade couldn't help but reach out and stroke her cheek.

Seeing Tsunade's intimate actions again, Naraku blushed even more, but did not flinch. Her heart pounded, and her eyes flickered. As if gathering her courage, she asked in a serious, low voice:

"Don't you think I'm a promiscuous woman...?"