Perverted Sage? Someone, Arrest This Lecherous Old Man!

"Fine. Very fine indeed."

Sarutobi Hiruzen gritted his teeth and spoke word by word. But at this moment, none of his former gentleness or sanctimoniousness remained. Anyone could see Sarutobi Hiruzen's fury.

Several Anbu ninjas knelt on one knee with their heads lowered.

They did not dare speak further. Some of the Anbu ninjas were even trembling, believing they had angered Hokage-sama.

"Hokage-sama, we do not know whether Tsunade-sama met with Uchi Xuanyu," the lead Anbu ninja continued.

"The facts are right before us. There is no need for you to make excuses for Tsunade!" Sarutobi Hiruzen gritted his teeth, yet his expression grew increasingly calm. "Since she started involving herself in the affairs of the Akatsuki Organization and the Uchiha Clan as soon as she returned to Konoha, she is opposing me. Hmph, Tsunade. If you stand with the Uchiha Clan, then do not blame me for disregarding our bond as master and disciple!"

Sarutobi Hiruzen had thought it through clearly. Senju Tsunade had shown him no respect!

Since that was the case, he had no more reservations toward Tsunade. All he needed to do in the coming days was keep her from discovering certain things. When the time came to destroy the Uchiha Clan, if she dared interfere, then he would not be lenient.

"Also, on our way here, we encountered Jiraiya-sama!" Only after Sarutobi Hiruzen had calmed down did the Anbu ninja mention the second matter.

Jiraiya had returned as well!

"Oh? Jiraiya is back?" Sarutobi Hiruzen's tone became even stranger.

His two disciples, who had once stayed out of worldly affairs, had both returned at this time!

What were they trying to do?

He hoped they would not do anything to disappoint him. Otherwise... he would likely be put in a difficult position.

Neither of them