A Different Perspective in Unusual Circumstances

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Fortunately, Naruto's identity was special.

With Jiraiya's insistence, there was at least a little room for compromise. That was on the condition that they caused no further threats or destruction, especially in Konohagakure. And even if they brought Naruto back, the Nine-Tails couldn't stay with him. They could forget about giving him freedom for the time being, too. Though Tsunade was the Hokage of Konoha and had the authority to make the final decision, she still had to consider the attitude of everyone in the village. Perhaps Naruto could be given his freedom again twenty or thirty years from now, but certainly not at present. As for the risk to Naruto's life from extracting the Tailed Beast, that depended on the methods used. Konoha was the village most skilled at controlling and sealing Tailed Beasts, so it had no shortage of expertise. Besides, Naruto had inherited half of the Uzumaki Clan's bloodline, which made the procedure even less risky.

In short,

Naruto's life was the only thing Tsunade could guarantee.

That was the bottom line she could offer right now!

Jiraiya had already been prepared to give up, but when he heard Tsunade's words, a look of delight immediately appeared on his face. He nodded emphatically.

"Yeah! I understand. Don't worry, Tsunade! I'll make sure everything is handled properly. Leave gathering intelligence on the Land of Snow to me. I'll head there myself during this time. Leave everything on that front to me!"

His tone was clearly full of renewed vigor.

Despite her exasperation, Tsunade couldn't help shaking her head with amusement.

"Fine, I'll leave the Land of Snow