At those words, the light in Danzo's eyes turned inscrutable, and his thoughts began to wander.
Was the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki starting to look for a successor?
It seemed the old era was finally coming to an end.
The thought made him all the more excited.
Tsunade's brows knitted tightly. Was Grandma going to start looking for the next Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?
Didn't that mean...
She barely dared to think any further.
With a heavy heart, she said, "Grandma, I don't agree."
"It's too dangerous. Besides, you're getting on in years..."
"Yes, Lady Mito. Why don't I send the ANBU instead? They can bring back the next Nine-Tails Jinchuriki," Hiruzen Sarutobi chimed in.
Mito shook her head and gently soothed her granddaughter.
"How would any of you know who could become the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki?" A strange light shone in Mito's eyes.
Her thoughts drifted back to the distant past.
"The Land of Whirlpools is my homeland, and I am a princess of the Uzumaki Clan. There won't be any danger."
"I must choose the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki myself. Bringing back someone unsuitable would be a wasted effort."
"Monkey, if you're truly worried, just send a few ANBU to protect me."
"But..." Hiruzen Sarutobi wanted to say more, but under her commanding gaze, he could only nod in agreement.
"Very well. As you wish, Lady Mito. I'll send a few ANBU to protect you."
"By the way, if I may ask, Lady Mito, when do you intend to leave?"
Mito considered it briefly before saying, "Perhaps in three days!"
"I'll come back here to see you then."
"In three days?" Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded thoughtfully.
"Teacher Sarutobi!" Seeing her teacher agree so readily, Tsunade grew anxious.
Her grandmother was indeed getting on in years. If the journey proved too rough, then...
She dared not imagine