The people in front started arguing again.
Bai and Shizune kept laughing.
Hashirama and Tobirama lagged behind, listening to their bickering all the way.
Hashirama remarked, "Young people these days are so open-minded."
Tobirama glanced at him.
"We've fallen behind the times."
The two continued walking for a while.
Hashirama suddenly frowned.
Tobirama.
I always feel like I've forgotten something important.
"I feel the same way."
Tobirama looked at the line ahead.
"Take a headcount."
Hashirama started counting on his Hashirama.
"Boss, Bai, Little Tsunade, Shizune, you, me."
Six people.
Tobirama counted them again.
There were six people in total.
Hashirama breathed a sigh of relief.
"The number matches."
"There should be at least a few people missing."
The two stopped thinking about it and continued on their way with the group.
Meanwhile, Jiraiya had just finished his research.
He searched for Tsunade throughout Tanzaku Town, carrying the information he had gathered.
They searched every inn, tavern, and casino, but couldn't find a trace of Tsunade.
Time flew by and it was already evening.
After traveling for a whole day, Zhang Yu and his group finally arrived at the entrance of Konoha.
Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane are still on duty.
The two saw Zhang Yu from afar and immediately went to greet him.
" Boss Zhang Yu."
"You're finally back."
"Without you these past few days, the tavern just doesn't feel the same."
After work, the two often went to the Undead Tavern to buy beer.
I've known Zhang Yu for a long time.
Zhang Yu stopped in his tracks.
Want a drink?
Izumo Kamizuki laughed, "Of course I want to."
"But I'm still on duty."
Kotetsu Hagane also said, "Let's go to the tavern after the shift change."
Zhang Yu reached out and took out two cases of chilled beer, placing them in front of the two men.
The box was still covered in water droplets.
"They're yours."
Izumo Kamizuki was stunned.
"Give it all away?"
"One box per person."
Zhang Yu reminded him, "You can only drink it after you get off work."
"Anyone who dares to open a bottle during my shift will never buy alcohol from my tavern again."
Kotetsu Hagane immediately moved the box behind the guard post.
"Rest assured."
"We will never drink while on duty."
Izumo Kamizuki also picked up another box.
" Boss Zhang Yu."
How much are these two cases of wine?
"No money required."
"It's free for you."
They both stopped at the same time.
The ice-cold beer at the Undead Tavern has always been popular.
Many people want to buy it every day.
They had only come over to say hello and never expected Zhang Yu to give them two boxes.
Izumo Kamizuki hugged the wine box tightly.
"If the tavern needs anything in the future, just call us anytime."
Kotetsu Hagane nodded repeatedly.
"We will never refuse to help if we can."
Zhang Yu waved his hand.
"First, guard the gate."
"I'll drink it after I get off work."
The two gatekeepers watched him lead people into the village, their hearts filled with gratitude.
Zhang Yu is usually not very polite in his speech, but he is never stingy when it comes to spending money.
In their eyes, even the departing figure seemed much taller.
Tsunade witnessed everything that just happened.
She was initially angry about the argument on the way, but now she's calmed down quite a bit.
Shizune, holding Tonton, whispered, " Boss Zhang Yu is so kind to people he knows."
Tsunade nodded.
He just has a sharp tongue.
"He has a good heart."
Upon hearing this, Bai smiled.
Zhang Yu has never been a cold-hearted person.
They just often don't like to express their concern verbally.
Hashirama carried the luggage behind, his gaze towards Zhang Yu now filled with even more admiration.
"The boss is so considerate to ordinary people too."
Tobirama glanced at the two guards behind him and nodded in return.
Sharp tongue, soft heart.
"She is gentle and considerate."
Tsunade looked at Zhang Yu walking ahead and had the same thought in her mind.
If this guy weren't so mean, he'd actually be a really nice person.
After leaving the Konoha Gate, Zhang Yu casually took Bai's hand and headed towards the Undead Tavern.
Bai didn't break free; instead, she moved closer to him.
Zhang Yu was not walking fast.
The two fell behind the group, with Tsunade and Shizune following behind. Hashirama was carrying large and small bags, Tobirama walked beside him.
The two cases of beer that were just delivered were not something Zhang Yu decided on a whim.
Konoha harbors several true powerhouses.
The door gods Izumo Kamizuki, Kotetsu Hagane.
Ramen Sage Ichiraku Ōtsutsuki.
These people may seem ordinary, but in reality, each one is more outrageous than the last.
Orochimaru launched the Konoha Crush Plan without using the main gate.
Pain attacked Konoha without using the main gate.
One emerged from underground, the other flew in directly from the sky—isn't it obvious why neither of them wanted to face Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane?
The two gatekeepers have been guarding the Konoha Gate for years; how could they possibly be ordinary Chunin?
People online have already analyzed this; they are at least at the Six Paths level.
Otherwise, why do so many people who attack Konoha always deliberately avoid the main gate?
As for Teuchi, needless to say.
Despite Konoha's many battles, Ichiraku Ramen always manages to reopen.
The Nine-Tails' Attack didn't force him to leave the stage.
Orochimaru failed to demolish his shop.
Pain destroyed Konoha, but he couldn't make Ichiraku disappear from the Shinobi World.
Moreover, those eyes were always squinting, and no one knew what they looked like when they opened.
Could this be an ordinary ramen chef?
They must be hidden powerhouses left behind in Konoha by the Ōtsutsuki Clan.
After Zhang Yu transmigrated to the Hokage world, he firmly believed in these claims.
Building relationships now is definitely the right thing to do.
Two cases of ice-cold beer were enough to take down Konoha's two goalkeepers.
This deal was worthwhile.
Next, I need to find a way to contact Ichiraku Ramen.
Thinking of this, Zhang Yu murmured a sentence.
" Ayame..."
Bai turned to look at him when he heard the name.
" Boss Zhang Yu."
Who is Ayame?
You don't recognize him?
Bai shook his head.
"Never heard of it."
She's the daughter of the owner of Ichiraku Ramen.
Zhang Yu offered a casual explanation.
"They may become our business partners in the future."
Ichiraku Ramen is quite famous in Konoha.
Although the Undead Tavern also serves food, its main offerings are drinks, hot pot, and barbecue.
There was no major conflict between the two sides.
If a collaboration is reached in the future, Ichiraku will provide the ramen, and they will be responsible for the drinks, which will boost each other's business.
Of course, the most important thing is to get in Ichiraku with Ichiraku through Ayame.
Going directly to that hidden big shot seemed a bit deliberate.
It would be more natural to start with his daughter.
Bai did not press the matter further.
He simply glanced down at their clasped hands.
Then she tightened her grip on Zhang Yu's hand, making it even tighter.
Even after Zhang Yu noticed, he didn't let go.
The two continued walking forward.
Just then, the Tavern Chat Group started buzzing with notifications.
Hashirama Senju: "We have entered Konoha."
Hashirama Senju: "We'll be back at the tavern in half an hour."
Madara Uchiha responded almost instantly.
Madara Uchiha: "It took so many days for one round trip."
Madara Uchiha: "Are you going to find someone, or are you going to retire?"
Hashirama Senju: "At least we got out."
Hashirama Senju: "Unlike some people, who ran back to the tavern alone beforehand."