The higher-ups: Is Tsunade trying to seize power?

The Rikuto unfurled the scroll and laid it on the ground.

Without even Hand Seals, he directly placed his right palm on it, his gaze sharpening.

With a low shout, "Earth Release: Transformation of Action!"

"Boom..."

The earth shook violently.

The entire island was shaking violently.

Whether it's a forest, ruins, or grassland...

Everything was completely buried by layers of soil that surged up like a mudslide.

In the blink of an eye, the wooden house behind them, along with the others, sank directly into the ground.

Looking around, it's visible in all directions.

It was all flat land.

"Wow! It was done in an instant..."

"Is this really the Land of Whirlpools?"

It left Karin and Shizune completely stunned.

Tsunade, with her extensive knowledge and experience, wasn't particularly surprised.

Given the strength of the Rikuto, it's not surprising that they could achieve this level of capability.

"So, what's next..."

Rikuto held one hand with his fingers together in front of him.

Centered on him, an astonishing surge of Chakra spread outwards in all directions like ripples.

"Whoosh... whoosh..." Countless flowers, grasses, and trees sprouted from the soil there.

It is growing continuously at a rate visible to the naked eye.

"Whoosh..."

A gentle breeze is blowing.

The grass is lush and green, and a hundred flowers are in full bloom.

Flowers of all colors are in full bloom.

Karin, Shizune, Tsunade all stared wide-eyed.

The flat land before me.

In a short while, it had transformed into a lush green flowerbed.

The mountains and fields are covered with a large number of flowers and grasses, blooming in all kinds of colors.

In the distance, there are vast forests.

Rows of towering, leafy trees stood there in an orderly fashion.

The scene was like something out of a fairy tale, breathtakingly beautiful.

It's breathtaking.

"But 100 is more than that!"

Rikuto smiled.

He took out a scroll.

Above, there is a courtyard he designed in his spare time.

His right palm pressed down on it.

His gaze was stern.

"Rumble..."

The earth trembled.

A magnificent building slowly rises.

Pavilions, terraces, gardens, courtyards, lakes, and rockeries—it has everything.

Grand and magnificent, classical yet elegant, it is completely different from the architectural styles of the Shinobi World, which, although they occupy a lot of land, always seem a bit small and cramped.

It's astonishing.

"Splash..."

The next moment.

Large amounts of groundwater are constantly gushing out of the lake.

"Hiss--"

Looking at that magnificent courtyard.

Karin stared blankly, "Is this real?"

"Incredible..."

Even though it was Shizune.

I was also somewhat stunned.

She had never seen such a magnificent and beautiful building.

"If I have time, I'll catch some more small animals, then it will be perfect..."

Rikuto smiled and looked at the three women who were somewhat dumbfounded and speechless, "Sister Tsunade, are you satisfied now?"

Looking at his masterpiece.

He couldn't help but feel a mix of emotions.

The power of a ninja is simple and unpretentious.

If an ordinary person were to undertake such a project, it would require an unimaginable amount of manpower and resources.

But for a strong person like him...

It wasn't as difficult as I had imagined.

"Of course I'm satisfied!"

Tsunade was filled with joy.

A happy smile appeared on her beautiful face.

Although she wasn't particularly fond of indulging in luxury, only a fool would refuse such a magnificent and grand courtyard.

Moreover, this was specially made for her by the Rikuto.

Looking at the handsome Rikuto.

Tsunade's pretty face flushed slightly.

Is this considered keeping a mistress in a gilded cage?

She just Shizune her laughter yesterday, and now it's her turn?

But looking at this magnificent building, and the fairytale-like scenery all around, filled with birdsong and fragrant flowers, one can't help but admire it.

She found herself completely unable to refuse.

Chapter 218 High-Ranking Officials: Is Tsunade Trying to Seize Power?

"Wow--"

"So beautiful!!"

Pavilions and terraces, birdsong and fragrant flowers.

Rikuto led Tsunade, Shizune, Karin on a tour of the beautiful, albeit not particularly large, ancient-style courtyard. The four of them strolled around.

The little girl couldn't wait and chose a room.

I plan to come here regularly for a "vacation" every weekend.

Even the Shizune is tempting.

"So big..."

Tsunade's room.

The door opened.

Karin and Shizune both widened their eyes in surprise.

Is this a room or a house?

Only the outer room.

It was already ridiculously big.

It can definitely be used as a living room.

"Is this my room?"

Tsunade was also somewhat incredulous.

Staring blankly at the spacious, luxurious, and exquisitely decorated outer room, he thought, "Isn't it a bit too big?"

Is this... her home?

Of course, as a princess of the Senju Clan, she was born into a prestigious family and lived a life of luxury from a young age, so she was not unsophisticated.

Suddenly, I'm going to settle here permanently.

She couldn't help but feel a little unaccustomed to it, and it felt somewhat unreal.

"There's not much decoration right now, so it feels a bit empty. I'll put in some scrolls, books, vases, and other decorations later..."

Rikuto smiled and said, "Things will be different then!"

He didn't intend to make this place look like an empty palace.

After all, normally it's just him and Tsunade living here, plus Shizune Karin who might come over at any time, and maybe a few more people later.

Too much space can sometimes feel deserted and uninteresting.

As long as Tsunade is comfortable here, that's fine.

"This bed... is way too big!"

We went into the inner room.

Karin was completely stunned.

Both Tsunade and Shizune blushed slightly.

They all rolled their eyes at Rikuto without prior arrangement.

That bed, if not eight meters wide, is at least three or four meters wide. What are you planning to do?

"Lady Tsunade, these are your luggage..."

They took out Tsunade's luggage.

With a smile on her face, Shizune began making the bed and tidying the room, as usual.

Over the years, she had traveled with Tsunade, but she knew very well how much pain this lady was in, to the point that she often used alcohol to numb herself in order to forget those sad things and fall asleep peacefully.

Until he accepted Rikuto as his disciple.

Things started to improve, and I gradually opened up.

A smile began to appear on his face, and he seemed very relaxed.

Now that her mentor has been able to settle down, she is very happy for him.

"Here are four Flying Thunder God Teleportation Tag!"

Rikuto took out four Flying Thunder God Teleportation Tag and handed them to Shizune and Karin respectively, saying with a smile, "I've already set the coordinates for the round trip, so we don't need specific Coordinate Tag!"