After going back and unleashing his ultimate move on Pain, Meihui felt immensely pleased with himself. What a rush.
He headed back to Konoha with Shizuku and Jiraiya, and he certainly didn't spare Jiraiya any mockery along the way.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk. Uncle Jiraiya, have you lost your touch? A few Pains actually beat you into the ground. It's only been a few days-how did you get so pathetic?"
Jiraiya's face darkened as he listened, veins bulging on his forehead. Paired with his newly balding hairstyle, he looked just like Meihui's old homeroom teacher.
"You little brat, why is your mouth so vicious?"
The two bickered as they walked, while Shizuku occasionally tried to calm them down before they came to blows.
At last, they returned to Konoha.
When Meihui brought Jiraiya to the Hokage's Office, Tsunade saw that he had returned safely.
She marched up and delivered a rising uppercut, sending Jiraiya flying into the wall.
Then Tsunade walked over again and stared at him.
Already feeling guilty, Jiraiya thought another beating was coming and simply closed his eyes. But the pain he expected never came. Instead, he felt warmth and caught a fragrant scent.
Tsunade's eyes reddened as she threw herself into Jiraiya's arms like a vulnerable young woman, leaving him stunned.
He was about to put his arms around her, but his hands stopped halfway before finally dropping back down.
"Jiraiya, if you ever do this again, you'll never get to see me again."
"Now, now, I'm fine, aren't I? I'm pretty damn strong, you know."
Tsunade ignored him, gradually regaining her composure.
Watching the drama from the sidelines, Meihui and Shizuku had practically had their fill.
"Tell me what happened on your trip to Amegakure."
"I encountered the legendary eyes of the sage, the Rinnegan. And