Zhang Yu is surrounded by more and more people.
Shiro, Karin, Tayuya, and Ino.
If she doesn't speak up now, it might be even harder for her to say it later.
Yugao took a deep breath and left the room.
She walked to Zhang Yu's door and gently knocked.
The door opened quickly.
Zhang Yu stood at the door.
" Yugao?"
Yugao lowered her head.
"Boss, I have something to say."
"Come in."
Let's say it here.
Zhang Yu leaned against the door.
"Okay, go ahead."
Yugao remained silent for a while.
She looked up, her face already flushed.
"I like you."
Zhang Yu remained silent.
Yugao gripped the hem of her clothes tightly.
"It's not that the employees like the boss."
"It's a woman's liking for a man."
"I don't want to keep pretending nothing happened."
After she finished speaking, even her breathing became erratic.
Zhang Yu looked at her.
"Are you done talking?"
Yugao nodded.
"Um."
Zhang Yu smiled.
"Then don't go back tonight."
Yugao was taken aback.
Zhang Yu turned his body to the side.
"Stay in my room and rest."
Yugao stood at the door, not going in immediately.
Zhang Yu didn't urge her.
A few seconds passed.
Yugao blushed as she stepped into the room.
The door closed gently.
The next morning.
After washing up, Zhang Yu went to the front hall of the tavern.
Madara Uchiha sat at the bar drinking tea.
He looked up at Zhang Yu.
"Boss, you look great today."
Zhang Yu picked up a pastry.
"Sleep well."
Ban crossed his arms.
"It doesn't look like he just slept well."
"I relieved some stress last night."
Upon Hashirama immediately moved closer.
What kind of pressure?
Zhang Yu took a bite of the pastry.
"If you want to know, go ask Hashirama."
Madara turned to look at Hashirama.
Hashirama looked completely bewildered.
Why are you asking me?
Zhang Yu didn't answer, but took the snacks and sat down on the sofa.
Not long after, the tavern door was pushed open.
Tenten, Hinata, Sakura, and Ino walked in together.
All four of them changed into matching work uniforms.
Tenten at the forefront.
" Boss Zhang Yu, we've already spoken to our families."
Ino then spoke up.
"Starting today, you'll be officially working at the tavern."
Sakura nodded.
"If we lose the bet, we'll work for a full month."
Hinata whispered, "Until the end of summer vacation."
Zhang Yu looked at the four people.
"So proactive?"
Tenten clenched his fist.
"A bet's a bet."
Ino walked to the bar.
What should we do?
"Clean up the front hall first."
"No problem."
Bai walked out from the backyard.
She looked around but didn't find Yugao.
" Brother Zhang Yu, where is Sister Yugao Yan?"
Zhang Yu paused for a moment while holding the pastry in his hand.
She's not feeling well and is resting today.
Bai immediately tensed up.
Are you sick?
"It's not an illness."
Zhang Yu waved his hand.
"It's nothing serious, you'll be fine after a day of sleep."
Bai was still somewhat worried.
"Are you really alright?"
"Real."
Bai then nodded.
The lobby was getting more and more crowded.
Tayuya and Karin also came out from the backyard.
Hashirama, Madara, Tobirama, and Izuna sat in different positions.
With the addition of the four new girls, the tavern suddenly felt a bit crowded.
Zhang Yu leaned back on the sofa, looking at the front hall.
"There are more and more people."
"It seems the tavern needs to be expanded."
at the same time.
Konoha.
Jiraiya dragged his feet as he walked back.
He has been looking for someone in the vicinity of Tanzaku Town for some time now.
Running from morning till night.
We also searched all the nearby towns.
Don't even mention Tsunade.
We didn't even see a shadow of Zhang Yu.
Jiraiya stood in Konoha Gate, looking up at the Hokage Rock.
The next second.
His body stiffened.
A familiar face appeared on the Hokage Rock.
The Fifth Hokage.
Tsunade.
Izumo Kamizuki, who was standing to the side, walked over to Jiraiya after seeing Jiraiya.
" Lord Jiraiya, you're back?"
Jiraiya pointed at the Hokage Rock.
"That's Tsunade?"
"Yes."
Izumo Kamizuki nodded.
" Lady Tsunade returned to Konoha some time ago and officially assumed the position of Fifth Hokage."
Jiraiya grabbed his hair.
"She's been back for a while?"
"Yes."
"What about Zhang Yu?"
" Boss Zhang Yu is also in the village."
Jiraiya stood there, speechless for a long time.
He suddenly realized.
Zhang Yu had already found Tsunade.
They even brought Tsunade back to Konoha.
But Zhang Yu didn't notify him at all.
Jiraiya gritted his teeth.
" Zhang Yu, that bastard."
"You made me run around outside for nothing all day."
After he finished speaking, he headed straight for the Undead Tavern.
In the hallway of the backyard apartment.
After washing up, Yugao carefully opened Zhang Yu's door.
She glanced around.
The hallway was empty.
Yugao breathed a sigh of relief and prepared to return to her room.
" Yugao?"
Tsunade's voice came from the side.
Yugao's body stiffened.
Tsunade leaned against the wall, holding a cup of tea in her hand.
How did you get out of Zhang Yu's room?
Yugao blushed instantly.
"I... I..."
Tsunade walked up to her.
Didn't you go back to your room last night?
Yugao opened her mouth.
He can't even utter a complete sentence.
Zhang Yu walked over from the other end of the corridor.
He glanced at Tsunade.
"Are you that curious?"
Tsunade snorted.
"I was just asking casually."
Zhang Yu walked to Yugao's side and reached out to take her hand.
"If you're interested, you can try it out for yourself."
Tsunade.
Zhang Yu!
Zhang Yu did not turn around.
He pulled Yugao towards the front hall.
Tsunade stood there, stomping her foot in anger.
The tavern door was pushed open again.
Jiraiya strode in.
Tenten, Hinata, Ino, and Sakura immediately went to greet them.
Welcome to the Undead Tavern.
Jiraiya looked at the four girls in work uniforms, then at the front hall which was full of people.
What's going on?
Zhang Yu walked over.
" Lord Jiraiya, have you brought back the person you were looking for?"
Jiraiya looked sullen.
Zhang Yu.
"You found Tsunade, why didn't you tell me?"
"I've been searching around Tanzaku Town for so long, my legs are about to give out."
Zhang Yu looked at him.
Are you sure you're looking for Tsunade?
Jiraiya was taken aback.
"Certainly."
"Weren't you lingering in the brothels of Tanzaku Town?"
Jiraiya's face flushed red.
Cough cough cough!
He choked on his own saliva and bent over, coughing incessantly.
Tsunade led Shizune from the backyard into the front hall.
When she saw Jiraiya, her face immediately darkened.
Jiraiya.
Jiraiya raised his head.
" Tsunade, I..."
Stop talking nonsense.
Tsunade turned around.
" Shizune, let's go."
Shizune, holding Tonton, quickly followed.
Jiraiya watched Tsunade leave, his face growing even more sullen.
Zhang Yu sat down next to him.
"There's one more thing."
"What's up?"
" Sasuke has defected."
Jiraiya stopped moving.
Zhang Yu recounted the whole story of how Sasuke left with the Sound Ninja, how Naruto chased after him to the Valley of the End, and how he was defeated by Sasuke.
Jiraiya's face grew increasingly grim.
" Sasuke went to Orochimaru's place?"
"Um."
Where is Naruto?
Konoha Hospital.
Jiraiya suddenly stood up.
I'll go check on him.
He didn't linger and rushed out of the tavern.