Inside an izakaya in Konoha.
Tsunade sat alone, drinking and eating small dishes.
Beside her lay a copy of Icha Icha Paradise personally signed by Jiraiya.
"Sis... stop drinking!"
Just then, Nawaki walked into the izakaya and tried to pull Tsunade outside.
Her face flushed, Tsunade glanced at Nawaki and said, "Nawaki... why do you think so many people have to give their lives for the village? Isn't it better to stay alive?"
Hearing his sister's words, Nawaki lowered his head.
He truly had no idea how to answer. After all... he had been raised on the Will of Fire.
Giving one's life for the village was perfectly normal...
But... lately, Konoha's schools had started teaching something different. The Will of Fire textbooks had been pulled from the shelves, replaced by books on red thought.
Compared with the Will of Fire, red thought did indeed place greater emphasis on humanity, socialism, humanism, and the spirit of universal love.
"Sis... even I came back to life. Jiraiya can come back too!"
In the end, resurrection was the only comfort Nawaki could offer her!
Tsunade shook her head at his words, then took another sip of her drink. "He can't come back! Haven't you heard? The Dragon Vein swept his body away. There wasn't even a scrap left!"
"Oh? Who are you saying didn't leave even a scrap behind?"
The moment Tsunade finished speaking, a somewhat familiar voice sounded behind her.
Hearing that familiar voice, Tsunade turned, her neck stiff.
When she saw Jiraiya standing there in red, with his wild mane of white hair, she instantly sobered up considerably.
Then, without a word, she drove a fist into his stomach.
Jiraiya went flying out of the izakaya, smashing through the wall.
Feeling the solid impact against her fist, Tsunade stood