Upon hearing Lady Tsunade's words, Shizune immediately understood, and a look of delight appeared on her face. After answering, she ran outside.
Having accompanied Lady Tsunade for so many years, Shizune naturally knew the origins of the necklace she had mentioned.
The necklace in Tsunade's possession could be considered a rare treasure. It stored a portion of the power of Hashirama Senju, the First Hokage, and was also Tsunade's most cherished keepsake.
In fact, Tsunade had given the necklace to Nawaki in the past, but not long after receiving it, he had died in an accident.
Since Nawaki's resurrection, he had asked Tsunade for it several times, but for some reason, she had never agreed.
That was why Shizune had been so happy to hear Tsunade's words. Not only would this make young master Nawaki happy, it also meant Lady Tsunade had finally let go of some of the lingering fixations in her heart.
After sending Shizune out, Tsunade looked around at the people in the room. After a moment's consideration, she addressed Kojiro Shimamura, who had been hiding silently in a corner:
"Kojiro Shimamura, the second round of the Chunin Ninja Exams will take place in the Forest of Death, with Mitaraishi Anko as the chief examiner.
"That woman isn't very reliable, though, so you will assist her. Don't let the death rate among the contestants in the Forest of Death get too high."
Hearing the Fifth Hokage's words, Kojiro Shimamura finally raised his head. A faint flicker of lightning passed over his body, and he appeared silently before the desk like a phantom. After looking at Tsunade, he bowed respectfully and spoke in a low voice:
"As you command, Lord Hokage."
A flicker of hesitation crossed Kojiro Shimamura's face before he continued:
"Lord Hokage, who will have authority