Tsunade remained silent for a long time before slowly placing her hand in Xuandou's palm.
"After these past few years of cooperation, Konoha has come to fully trust Xuanyin's ability and determination to unite the Shinobi World."
"Konoha will stand behind you and help you unite the entire Shinobi World."
"And bring the dawn of peace to the Shinobi World!"
Thinking of the loved ones and comrades she had lost in war... a glimmer of tears rose in Tsunade's eyes.
She was entrusting Konoha's future and her own to the man before her.
Xuandou gripped her hand tightly and answered, each word firm:
"I won't let you or Konoha down!"
"I believe in you!"
Tsunade nodded and smiled, her misgivings put to rest.
With their intentions aligned on Konoha submitting to Xuanyin, they stood there discussing the precise timing and details.
After a heated exchange.
They ultimately decided that once Tsunade returned to Konoha and made the necessary arrangements, they would convene a meeting of the Konoha High Command and push Konoha's submission to Xuanyin from the top down.
The Shinobi World was, after all, a world that belonged to powerful shinobi.
Once the leadership reached a consensus, their overwhelming strength would keep Konoha from falling into disorder.
Their official business concluded.
Xuandou was just about to invite Tsunade to stay in Azure Tide Port for a few days to deepen their relationship and admire the Ninja Cat in his clan who could perform nine consecutive backflips.
But Tsunade had already turned around and was urging Xuandou to take her back to Konoha with Flying Thunder God.
Her eyes were full of fighting spirit.
Xuanyin was already preparing for war to unite the Shinobi World. She had to bring Konoha into Xuanyin as soon as possible so it could take