"Is that so? It seems I was overthinking it. I'll be staying in Konoha for a while anyway, how about having little Naruto train with me? That kid seems really interested in learning Ninjutsu from me." What unspeakable secret does Kushina have? Could it also be related to the truth of that night?
"No need to trouble Jiraiya with this. Naruto is more suited to our Uzumaki Clan's training methods. I plan to teach him the Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Jutsu." Let Naruto follow you? What if you offend Uchiha Gen and he wipes out your entire clan? You, Jiraiya, have no relatives, so you 'Jiraiya just using me and little Naruto to make up the numbers?
Is this the timeframe for Naruto to train with you? How is this any different from defecting to the Land of Rain during Second Great Ninja War?
"Learning Sealing Jutsu? Fine, with Naruto's bloodline and that thing, the Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Jutsu are indeed more suitable for him. I was too hasty." Am I overthinking it? I feel like Kushina's attitude is different from before.
Konoha Main Gate~
A big blond guy with two little white guys was filling out an entry and exit registration form with one of the door gods Kotetsu Hagane.
" Lady Tsunade, is this Konoha? There are so many people. No wonder it's the number one ninja village in the Ninja World." As one of the accompanying personnel, Kaguya Yuki had only been to Kirigakure Hidden Snow Village in her life. These two places were no match for Konoha in front of her, so it was no wonder she was so impressed.
"More people, more trouble. Hurry up and register, Yuki, the boss is still waiting for us." Second leader Kaguya Sana looked at the clansman who was a head taller than her with displeasure. How could someone who was clearly stupid learn that kind of Ninjutsu? His strength was not even as good as hers, yet he managed to gain the boss's favor through crooked means. How infuriating.
"Oh, okay, Second Commander." Kaguya Yuki rather timid towards this Second Commander who was even younger than her; this guy wouldn't hold back when beating people up, no matter if you were from the same clan.
" Lady Tsunade, who are these two?" Looking at the girl who took the registration form, Kotetsu Hagane already had a guess in his mind.
"They are disciples I took in while I was away. I'm bringing them back to Konoha this time." As one of the Sannin Lady Tsunade, it's perfectly normal for Tsunade to take in two disciples and bring them back to Konoha.
"Is that so? These two are truly lucky to have Lady Tsunade's eye." Kotetsu Hagane had no doubts and immediately approved their departure. After all, this was Lady Tsunade. Rumor had it that she was returning to succeed as the Fifth Hokage; what problems could there be with the people she brought back?
There are quite a few white-haired Ninja World. As long as they don't reveal their surnames and abilities, Kotetsu Hagane would never guess that these two guys are from the Kaguya Clan of Kirigakure.
Hokage Building ~
" Lady Tsunade, you're finally back! That's wonderful! Get ready quickly, the Fifth Hokage succession ceremony is tomorrow. I've already had someone sign the seal of appointment with the Daimyo, we're just waiting for you." In just half a month, Nara Shikaku's white hair has increased significantly. The talks with the Kumogakure delegation have been delayed again and again. Now even a fool knows that something major has happened in Konoha. If Tsunade doesn't return soon, he'll have no choice but to let the major clans pressure Lord Jiraiya to take over.
"You're all flustered, this isn't like you, Shikaku." Before coming, Tsunade had already learned about Konoha's current situation from Genji. The loss of several thousand ninjas was a devastating blow to Konoha. Before the Third Great Ninja War, such a major event would have definitely attracted an attack from other ninja villages.
However, at this time, all the major ninja villages are licking their wounds, and even if they know the current situation in Konoha, they dare not easily launch the Fourth Ninja World War.
Although the Sarutobi Clan lost thousands of ninjas, the Third Hokage and the Fourth Hokage, and Orochimaru defected, the Uchiha Clan produced two even more powerful Mangekyō Sharingan users, and Tsunade and Jiraiya.
Other ninja villages that want to start a war should really think twice about whether they can withstand two Madara Uchiha.
Those are two pairs of Mangekyō Sharingan. If we consider Madara Uchiha's strength as comparable to that of the First Hokage, then rounding up, isn't that equivalent to the resurrection of two Ninja World gods? Only a fool would go to war with Konoha at this time.
" Lady Tsunade, I don't want this either, but I really can't refuse the Kumogakure Village delegation. Recently, quite a few spies from enemy countries have appeared in the village. If you don't come back, things will really get out of hand." If he could, Nara Shikaku would love to take over as Hokage himself, but his own strength doesn't allow it. He can only hope that Tsunade will come back to take charge.
"Well, I'm back now. Fifth Hokage? I accept. Go and prepare. Tomorrow, I will officially announce the arrival of my era Lady Tsunade." Because of Uchiha Gen's scheme, Lady Tsunade had no intention of making any pretense or declining the Hokage Position.
"Very well, it's great that you've agreed. I'll go prepare right away." Finally, someone reasonable has appeared. As expected of the First Hokage's granddaughter, she still cares about Konoha.
" Lady Tsunade, I want to go find the boss." After all, she was still a twelve-year-old child, and Kaguya Yuki n't stand staying in a place like the Hokage's office.
"Me too, it's so boring here." Kaguya Sana, who was even younger and more outgoing than Yuki, couldn't sit still after hearing her subordinate say that.
"Then you can go find that guy yourselves. The location of the Uchiha Clan is easy to find out. I still have some data to organize, so I won't go with you." Tsunade is about to become Hokage tomorrow, and time is too short. Tsunade has to work overtime to review the Third Hokage's remaining work progress and prioritize it.
"Hmph, this little thing is no problem for me. Yuki, let's go." Gathering intelligence is a required course for ninjas, and I, Kaguya Sana, am a genius ninja from the Hidden Snow Village Ninja Academy.
"Oh, wait for me, Sana."
Konoha Commercial Street~
"Hey Yuki, can you please stop buying? The most important thing is for us to meet up with the boss first." With a squid ball in her mouth, Sana's words carried no persuasiveness whatsoever.
"It's still early. Maybe the boss is having lunch with Mrs. Pakura. It would be impolite to disturb him at this time." Holding a bunch of snacks she hadn't tried before, Yuki's mind raced, trying to find excuses for herself.
"That's true. Boss doesn't know we came to Konoha too, so he might not have prepared any food for us. We can make do with what we have now. Boss, give us another skewer—no, ten skewers of squid! This kind of delicious food is so good you'll never get tired of it." Those guys from Kirigakure are really terrible. The squid dishes they make by the sea aren't even as good as the ones made in inland Konoha. What a failure.
"This customer has excellent taste! Even the Fourth Hokage ate my grilled squid and said it was delicious." As he spoke, the owner proudly pointed to the Fourth Kage Rock Iwao and boasted.