After hearing Tsunade's question, Qingyun said casually, "I ran into him on my way back from the mission. This Divine Condor knows swordsmanship, so I brought him back and signed a Contract with him."
Then Qingyun looked at the Divine Condor. "Brother Condor, sorry for the trouble, but could you fly us Southeast? I'll tell you the exact location when we get there."
"Coo, coo~"
The Divine Condor nodded at Qingyun, then crouched down, motioning for them to climb aboard.
Seeing how well the Divine Condor understood people, curiosity flickered in Tsunade's and Shizune's eyes. But this was no time to ask questions. Holding Shizune, Tsunade leaped onto the Divine Condor's back. Once they were aboard, Qingyun leaped up in front of Tsunade, then formed a protective barrier with his true energy, enclosing both women so the wind would not tousle their hair during the flight.
Once everyone was ready, the Divine Condor spread his wings and soared into the sky.
The Divine Condor flew incredibly fast. With the internal force in his body enhancing his flight, he was even faster than Qingyun using Fengshen Leg.
It was Qingyun's first time flying, and the sensation felt wonderfully new. Even the usually quiet Shizune kept clapping her hands, her black, jewel-like eyes gazing excitedly at the scenery racing past below.
Tsunade, meanwhile, watched Qingyun's back, an unusual light shimmering in her beautiful eyes.
With the Divine Condor's speed, and because Tsunade had deliberately chosen the Bandit Stronghold closest to Konoha, they soon reached their destination.
After saying a few words to Tsunade, Qingyun had the Divine Condor descend a little, then leaped off his back. The Peerless Yang Sword flashed out of its sheath, and while still in midair, Qingyun slashed a wave of sword energy toward the Bandit Stronghold.
**"Enemy