Tsunade's pupils contracted sharply at the bizarre sight before her.
Although she had not seen exactly what Ye Chuan had done, the gruesome deaths of these attackers sent a shudder through even her, a battle-hardened Kage-level fighter.
"These guys..."
Tsunade stepped forward to examine the remaining bodies and soon discovered Root's distinctive cursed seal markings on them.
"Danzo's remnants? They really just won't go away."
She snorted coldly, then turned to Ye Chuan.
"Ye Chuan, what... was that ability you just used? Such incredible power!"
"Just a few little tricks I recently figured out. I'm still not very practiced with them," Ye Chuan said dismissively.
Tsunade gave him a long look but asked no further questions.
She knew that this disciple of hers held far more secrets than she had imagined.
"Still, well done!"
A smile returned to Tsunade's face.
"To reward my guard for being so dedicated, I, the Hokage, have decided-"
She pointed at the hot spring inn sign faintly visible a short distance ahead, winked, and said in a slightly teasing tone:
"To treat you to a soak in the hot springs! Relax a little!"
At her words, the corner of Ye Chuan's mouth twitched almost imperceptibly again.
"...Yes, Lady Tsunade," he agreed helplessly.
It was a trip on public funds anyway, and after traveling nonstop, he really did need to relax.
At that moment, he suddenly understood a little of the hardship Shizune faced looking after this unreliable Hokage every day.
Inside an elegant room at an inn in Hot Spring Town.
Having each finished soaking in the hot springs, Ye Chuan and Tsunade changed into the yukata provided by the inn and sat facing each other.
Several exquisite side dishes and a flask of warm sake sat on the table.
Tsunade clearly enjoyed this