Since they couldn't seize it by force, they would have to find a way to cooperate.
The Third Hokage leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes, and carefully recalled every detail in Jingyi's files.
The breakthrough still lay with Tsunade.
In the courtyard by the entrance.
Two figures repeatedly pulled apart before charging at each other again. Their kunai clashed constantly, scattering sparks as they struck and kicked at one another.
Tsunade leaned against the doorframe while Kushina sat on a small stool, resting against her leg.
"Big Sis Tsunade, Little Blondie has improved so much."
Kushina remembered that when Nawaki and Minato Namikaze had first become acquainted, Nawaki had been able to beat Minato Namikaze with ease.
But now, Minato Namikaze was catching up step by step.
Not only was he closing the gap quickly, but his progress was incredibly steady.
"If he hadn't improved much, would Jingyi think highly of him? That guy Jingyi has ridiculously high standards. He even complained about me."
The thought made Tsunade a little indignant.
I taught you hand in hand, and once you grew up, you turned around and complained about me?
I should have smashed him hard with a club back then.
Little Blondie... ah, damn it, Kushina led me astray!
After shooting an annoyed glare at the baffled Kushina, Tsunade looked at the two fighting in the yard and fell into thought.
Jiraiya was at the frontline camp, while Nawaki remained in the village. What could a disciple learn without his teacher nearby?
Besides, Tsunade did not dare casually send Nawaki to Jiraiya's side. It was too dangerous.
Just look at what that fool Jiraiya had gone through. Even he was in danger, so if Nawaki stayed beside him, who knew how many times he would have died.
Fortunately,