"What I know doesn't matter. What matters is the evidence."
Shinichi spoke calmly.
"You..."
Tsunade's pupils contracted slightly. She immediately understood and changed tack. "Fine, I believe you. I'll wait for that day to come."
"That's more like it."
Shinichi smiled. "All you need to think about is how to be a good Hokage. You don't need to worry about anything else."
He naturally understood the carrot-and-stick approach.
Threats alone could only make Tsunade submit for a while. Only a combination of kindness and authority would make her wholeheartedly commit to being a good Hokage.
He wanted a peaceful, stable Konoha, not one rife with scheming and infighting.
Before long, Jiraiya and Shizune also stirred awake.
Jiraiya's first reaction upon waking was to attack Shinichi, but Tsunade punched him without a word, leaving the old rascal utterly stunned.
After Tsunade explained everything, Jiraiya finally understood Shinichi's true intentions. Somewhat ashamed, he said, "Well... sorry, Shinichi! I misunderstood you."
"Let me beat you up, and I'll let it slide."
Shinichi wore a half-smile.
"Are you kidding me?"
The next instant, Jiraiya took to his heels. This was no laughing matter.
Shinichi really would hit hard, and Jiraiya had no taste for that kind of abuse.
"It's getting late. We should head back to Konoha."
Glancing at the darkening sky, Jiraiya urged them to leave.
"With me here, why would we need to travel?"
Shinichi looked at Jiraiya as though he were an idiot.
"Huh?"
Not just Jiraiya-even Tsunade and the others were bewildered, clearly failing to understand what he meant.
Shinichi couldn't be bothered to explain and motioned for them to grab his shoulders.
Whoosh!
Space warped, and Kamui activated.
Since mastering the Flying Thunder God Technique, Shinichi's proficiency in Space-Time Ninjutsu had reached new heights. It was no exaggeration to