Just as the atmosphere in the office grew somewhat silent.
Knock, knock, knock.
The knocking broke the silence.
"Come in," Uchiha Yao said.
The office door was pushed open.
A slender figure walked in.
She wore a fitted black ninja outfit that outlined her graceful curves, with long jet-black hair flowing down her back. It was Konoha's jonin, Kurenai Yuhi.
"Lord Yao, the scrolls you requested regarding the recent movements of the other four great ninja villages have been compiled."
Kurenai's voice was clear and pleasant as she respectfully spoke while holding a stack of scrolls.
The moment she entered the office, Kurenai's gaze was drawn to Tsunade at the side.
So this was her... Tsunade, one of the legendary Sannin!
Looking at this woman with dazzling blonde hair and a figure so voluptuous that even she felt somewhat inferior...
Kurenai's pupils contracted slightly.
News of Tsunade's return to the village had long since spread throughout Konoha.
Naturally, Kurenai had heard about it as well.
For some reason, the moment she saw Tsunade, an inexplicable yet intense hostility surged from the depths of Kurenai's heart.
This woman... the way she looked at Lord Yao seemed a little off?
Kurenai's gaze unconsciously took on a trace of scrutiny and vigilance.
Tsunade noticed Kurenai's stare as well.
She was rather baffled.
Why was she looking at me like that?
I don't think... I've ever offended her?
Tsunade could clearly sense the faint hostility emanating from the other woman.
It left her thoroughly confused.
The two women's gazes met in midair, as though invisible sparks were flashing between them.
The atmosphere in the office instantly became rather strange.
Jiraiya looked from one to the other and keenly caught a whiff of something unusual.
He rubbed his nose and wisely chose to keep quiet.