Shinichi leisurely turned around, planning to slip back to the Uchiha Clan Compound while Tsunade was busy training and resume his life of loafing around.
But—
The instant he took his first step, a powerful gust suddenly tore through the air!
Whoosh!!!
A golden figure flickered in front of him with lightning speed. A tremendous force seized his wrist a moment later.
"Huh??"
Shinichi's pupils contracted. Before he could react, his feet left the ground as he was forcibly hauled into the air!
"Tsunade!? What are you doing!"
Shinichi cried out. One second, he had been standing on the ground; the next, Tsunade was carrying him in one hand like a chick, racing toward Mito Uzumaki!
The wind roared past his ears, and his cloak snapped in the air.
Tsunade's speed was astonishing. Combining Lightning Release Chakra Mode with the Six Powers had brought her Body Flicker Technique to the pinnacle of the shinobi world, surpassing even elite jonin known for their speed!
"Weren't you the one who told me to go to Shikkotsu Forest?" Tsunade said without looking back, as though it were perfectly obvious. "Since you're my strategist, you're coming along too!"
"Strategist? Wait, since when did I become your strategist?" Shinichi looked utterly bewildered.
Tsunade snorted. "Don't think I don't know what you're scheming! You want me to go train in Sage Mode while you kick back in Konoha!"
Shinichi gave an awkward smile. "Uh... how could I possibly be that kind of person..."
A cold gleam flashed in Tsunade's eyes, and she picked up speed.
"Let me make this clear: since you suggested I train in Sage Mode, you're taking part too! I'm not letting you slack off by yourself!"
Shinichi's scalp prickled. "Hey, hey, hey! You're not planning to take me to Shikkotsu Forest too,