But Kurotsuchi stole a glance at the black-haired, black-eyed boy nearby, and her heart could not help fluttering:
But... this guy really is handsome... and his strength is so absurd... if...
Ye Chuan naturally caught every little gesture and word exchanged between the two, but he could not be bothered to pay them any attention.
His figure flickered, and a few steps of Geppo carried him out of sight into the sky as he headed back toward Turtle Island.
Before long, he sensed powerful earth release chakra enveloping the entire island.
Under the Tsuchikage's jutsu, the giant turtle slowly rose into the air and began moving toward Kumogakure, the Allied Forces' designated assembly point, at a speed far beyond its previous pace.
It was an enormous fortress built amid the mountains, where elite ninja from the Five Great Shinobi Villages and the Land of Iron had already gathered, all wearing forehead protectors embroidered with the character for "shinobi."
The Allied Shinobi Forces had assembled!
Tsunade had long been waiting at headquarters. When she saw Ye Chuan return safely, a smile immediately spread across her face.
"Ye Chuan! Well done!"
She strode up to him and, completely disregarding the gazes of the many senior officials around them, threw an arm around his neck and vigorously ruffled his hair.
"My, my, you're getting more dependable by the day! That's my proudest student!"
Tsunade's full breasts pressed tightly against Ye Chuan's arm, and her familiar, mature fragrance enveloped him once again.
Ye Chuan could only helplessly endure this sweet burden.
"Lady Tsunade, we're in public. Mind appearances..."
Tsunade seemed to notice the complicated looks around them as well. Only then did she clear her throat and release Ye Chuan with a trace of reluctance, regaining her dignity as the Fifth Hokage.
"Ahem, down