The Hot Spring in the Telescope

"Oh, I forgot to tell you, I just received intelligence that the Land of Rain, like the Land of Wind, has also chosen to stand on the side of justice. So, all we really have to face are the Lands of Lightning and Earth." The Third Hokage couldn't contain his smugness as he said this.

"Huh, the Land of Rain has also defected? This Wind, Earth, Lightning, and Rain Alliance is truly both strong and weak. But in that case, things are easier to resolve. We, Konoha, only need to draw their fire from the front, and when the Land of Rain and the Land of Wind betray us, we'll strike back. Under such a backstab, the morale of the Land of Earth and the Land of Lightning will probably be less than half of what it was in previous ninja wars. When the Land of Water sees this situation, it will naturally not want to get involved and risk trouble."

The Land of Rain Land of Wind have both defected? When did Konoha become so formidable? Could there be some kind of trap here?

It's unlikely. With the alliance of the four kingdoms of Wind, Earth, Thunder, and Rain, coupled with a surprise attack without declaration of war, the results would be far greater than any trap. The enemy has no reason to deliberately expose their plan in advance to create a trap with unknown benefits.

"Yes, issue orders to summon the Anbu and all the major ninja clans for an emergency assembly. We don't have much time left; this time, we must keep the enemy out of the country."

I never expected to encounter such a major event even after death. The Fourth Raikage and Ōnoki are really a handful.

"Yes, Lord Third!"

"Hmm, if there's nothing else, go downstairs, Shikaku." From that fleeting glance just now, it seemed that Chizuru from the tofu shop was also in the bath. I should hurry and check on her, or they might all be finished bathing by now.

"Um, Lord Third, it's best to use the telescope technique sparingly, especially given your current condition..." This old guy really doesn't change his ways.

"Ahem, Shikaku, what are you saying? I'm just observing the people's situation. These are turbulent times, and it's only right that I work a little harder to prevent spies from infiltrating enemy villages. Go down." Why should I, Hiruzen Sarutobi, need to explain my actions to you? Shikaku, you've overstepped your bounds.

"... Understood, Lord Third. However, Lady Tsunade has already arranged for people to set up a barrier at the bathhouse. You... better watch yourself." This old guy really didn't know why Lady Tsunade had summoned him here.

"Cough cough~ cough cough~ What?! Setting up a barrier in a bathhouse? Who are they trying to protect themselves from? This is clearly an insult to my dignity! No, this is absolutely unacceptable! How can the Barrier Team's resources be wasted on such a trivial matter? Shikaku, immediately announce the revocation of this decree!" What a joke! In this Impure World Reincarnation body, even smoking has lost its flavor. And Tsunade wants to take away my only remaining hobby? Traitor!!!

"Old man, you're up to your old tricks again, aren't you? Revoking my order? Do you believe I'll send you to meet the former Hokage right here and now?"

Crack! Bang!

A series of footsteps sounded, followed by the sound of a door opening, Tsunade swaggered in from outside.

"Tsunade, you can't do this! That's my only hobby! I'm the Third Hokage of Konoha! Is this a big deal?"

Looking at Tsunade as she entered, Hiruzen Sarutobi's tone carried a hint of pleading.

"Hmph, this isn't about rank. No matter what your rank is, there's no room for negotiation in these matters. I've already been merciful enough in dealing with an incorrigible old man like you."

Snap snap snap~

Tsunade cracked her knuckles, glaring menacingly at the old geezer before her. If he weren't already a dead man, resurrected through the Impure World Reincarnation, she would have given him a good beating.

"Hmph, Tsunade, you'll regret this~"

"Old man, I am the Hokage!"

"Hmph~"

Bang~

The door slammed shut.

"Lady Tsunade, perhaps we should Impure World Reincarnation: Release? Ever since becoming a body Impure World Reincarnation, the Lord Third has lost all his hobbies and has been using the Telescope Technique to spy on women bathing more and more often." Watching the Third Hokage slam the door and leave, Nara Shikaku wiped the sweat from his brow and offered his advice in a gentle voice.

"No, we still need that old guy for political matters, and the women's bathhouse is already being arranged, so there's no need to worry about that. As for his personal hobbies, who cares?" She's currently pregnant, and although she can use her Transformation Technique to prevent outsiders from noticing her physical changes, she still can't overexert herself. Besides, Gen Impure World Reincarnation him using Edo Tensei to punish him; doesn't he know his place? Trying to spy on the women's bathhouse?

"But, the Lord Third doesn't just peep at the women's baths, he seems quite interested in the men's baths too. I've caught him peeping at the Choza's bath more than once or twice before." Lady Tsunade is too naive. The women's baths no longer satisfy the Lord Third's appetite. This pervert should be sent back to the Underworld, otherwise who knows what strange things he might do.

"What?! He even goes to the men's bath?! Hiss~"

Is this a lingering effect of Gen's Limitless Tsukuyomi Impure World Reincarnation a form of castration? So, this old man's sexual orientation is slowly changing...

"Although it's a bit of a waste of resources, if Lady Tsunade insists on not sending the Third Hokage away, then I suggest setting up a barrier for the men's bath as well. After all, men also have privacy." I've been too embarrassed to even tell Choza about being spied on, being stared at by this old man like that—who wouldn't stand it? Luckily, I didn't... wait, could that old man, the Third Hokage, have spied on me too???

Hiss~ This kind of old thief must not be allowed to live!!!

"What a joke! Setting up a barrier for the men's bath? What will outsiders think of me? Don't even think about it, that's absolutely impossible." Shikaku, please forgive me, I was afraid Gen would misunderstand.

"Um, Lady Tsunade, you've placed a barrier around the women's bathhouse. We can easily foresee that without the women's bathhouse to relieve stress, that old man's next target will definitely be the men's bathhouse. As the current Hokage of Konoha, you can't ignore such a vile matter." There's no way to guard against thieves for a thousand days if you're already Konoha. Besides, even if you can guard against them yourself, can you guard against your own clansmen?

"Well, let's wait a bit. We'll discuss this after this battle. After all, the Barrier Team can't afford to be distracted at this crucial moment. Besides, what's there to see in you men?" Does he really think everyone is as charming as Gen? So what if he spied on you showering? The other person is a man too, what's there to be afraid of?

"But, clearly the Barrier Team even has a women's bath..." What a lame excuse! If they have time to set up a women's bath, why can't they spare a little time to set up a men's bath? Discrimination, blatant discrimination!