Tsunade Begins Investigating the Old Woman's Disappearance, Xuanyu's Plan Continues

"Tsunade-sama, what are we having for breakfast this morning?"

Shizune had gotten up as well. Seeing Tsunade already neat and ready, she was briefly taken aback before asking.

This...

Why was Tsunade-sama up so early today? Usually... she slept until nearly noon unless something was going on.

Today was an exception!

Thinking back, they really did not have anything to do.

Not knowing what Tsunade-sama wanted to do, she... cautiously asked whether Tsunade-sama was hungry. If she was, Shizune would hurry out to buy something to eat.

"Let's eat at the Sushi Shop!" Tsunade looked at the still-bewildered Shizune and spoke slowly.

She draped her cloak over herself and walked straight out.

Only then did Shizune react. She hurriedly nodded and jogged after her. "Tsunade-sama, wait for me!"

Shizune's feelings were incredibly complicated. It seemed Tsunade-sama had not forgotten what the old woman had said yesterday at all. She had probably stayed awake all night and might be going to see the old woman again today.

After that... she would likely take action.

Should she try to persuade Tsunade-sama? Things were a mess right now. Tsunade-sama should abandon this investigation into the disappearances. After all, if she truly investigated, she might offend Hokage-sama, as well as Shimura Danzō and Root.

One wrong move...

And she would be making an enemy of all Konoha.

That would be extremely, extremely unfavorable for Tsunade-sama. But... if Tsunade-sama did not intervene, those missing people might truly be beyond saving.

Thinking of this, Shizune was caught in a dilemma as well.

How nice would it have been if she and Tsunade-sama were still traveling outside? Then she would not have to worry about these things. Life outside had been carefree, without so much to think about.

Shizune thought so, but when she looked at Tsunade's