I am the most popular character in Naruto!

"Holy crap, this guy is amazing!"

Qianqiu was startled. How did this gentleman come back from the front lines?

Although Amegakure has stopped the war, the lack of a Kage-level expert at the front lines is bound to cause trouble.

The Land of Wind is no ordinary small country; war is no joke for them.

"Hey, little girl, how come you've grown so big all of a sudden?"

Sakumo Hatake turned around, saw Chiaki, and paused, clearly not quite understanding.

"Hello, White Teeth Boss..."

Qianqiu bowed obediently, and Baiya nodded. He had a good impression of Qianqiu. He had originally planned to find a child bride for his unborn son, but seeing Qianqiu's fluctuating size, he probably couldn't find a child bride.

"Sakumo Hatake..."

Danzo frowned at him, then turned to Hiruzen Sarutobi and said, "Sarutobi, could it be that matter..."

"Yeah, that's right."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded readily. Jiraiya, realizing something, suddenly said, "Right, why don't we take this opportunity to have that person assess Chiaki's condition?"

"Moreover, the sharing of life experiences throughout the ages is very suitable for the current situation..."

"That makes sense..."

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded, while Sakumo Hatake raised an eyebrow and asked, "What? What's going on? Can someone explain this to me?"

He was recalled from the front lines, which meant something big had happened in the village.

Judging from Hiruzen Sarutobi's attitude, it doesn't seem like anything serious has happened.

Tsunade was initially confused, but when she saw Danzo fall silent after hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, her heart tightened.

"Hey, Orochimaru, how long has it been since my grandfather died?"

She grabbed Orochimaru, who was hiding to the side pretending to be invisible. Orochimaru said helplessly, "It's been more than ten years since the First Hokage passed away. Please remember the date of your grandfather's death..."

"Damn it... I knew it..."

However, Tsunade ignored Orochimaru's sarcastic remarks, and her mood immediately plummeted.

"Sister...Sister..."

Chiaki called out softly, and Tsunade barely managed to muster a sliver of hope, "Chiaki, I'm alright..."

"What exactly is going on?"

Even though Qianqiu had read the original work, she still couldn't guess what had happened.

Looking around the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Jiraiya exchanged glances, understanding each other perfectly.

Orochimaru crossed his arms and pretended to be invisible, while the three elders on Danzo's side remained silent, some even showing a hint of annoyance.

Tsunade, needless to say, was filled with sorrow.

Qianqiu was anxious, but didn't know what to do.

Goodness, is everyone playing the riddle game? Is she the only one who doesn't know the situation?

"...What's going on...?"

Sakumo Hatake scratched his head, looking a little confused.

It seems that Chiaki isn't the only one confused; at least Konoha's White Fang is with him.

"Hmph, since it's a special time, I'll leave first and make a decision after this matter is resolved."

Danzo suddenly stood up and said to Hiruzen Sarutobi, "That person's judgment cannot be guaranteed to be completely accurate. I still suggest that Chiaki Senju join Root. Sarutobi, you should reconsider."

After saying that, he left with Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu without the slightest hesitation.

Even Danzo's departure was tinged with urgency.

"I doubt he would dare to cause trouble during this special period, otherwise he would be the first one they deal with."

Jiraiya scoffed and mocked, while Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed, "If you all grew up faster, I wouldn't have to work so hard, Jiraiya."

"Stop yelling, stop yelling, it's already very fast."

Jiraiya scratched his head in frustration, while Chiaki asked anxiously, "Third Grandfather, Master, what exactly happened?"

Tsunade's dejected state was obvious, and Chiaki saw it and was anxious and at a loss, which was not a good feeling for her.

"Can anyone give me a reasonable explanation?!"

Sakumo Hatake's lips twitched slightly. You all understand now, making it seem like I'm the only idiot.

Oh... there's also Qianqiu.

The little girl doesn't count.

"A thousand autumns, white teeth."

Hiruzen Sarutobi beckoned to Chiaki and Sakumo Hatake, signaling them to calm down. "Sit, sit..."

He pointed to the sofa that had become empty after Danzo and the other two left. Sakumo Hatake hesitated for a moment, then walked over and sat down.

Chiaki helped Tsunade, who was in a state of grief and despair, to sit down.

Jiraiya plopped down on the windowsill. Now that everyone in the office was one of his own, there was no need to hide anything; he could just relax.

"It has been a full fifteen years since my teacher passed away."

Hiruzen Sarutobi subconsciously touched his pipe, but put it back after seeing Chiaki, and sighed.

"Since our teacher passed away, the strength of Konoha's ninjas has declined sharply. No Kage-level ninjas have emerged, and elite Jonin are the peak."

"In such a vast village as Konoha, only I, a Kage-level ninja, am left struggling to hold on. It's truly tragic."

"Fortunately, White Fang, you've reached the Kage level and become a pillar of strength. In principle, I should appoint you as half a Hokage, but unfortunately, Konoha doesn't have such a rule..."

"No need."

Sakumo Hatake shook his head. "As a Konoha ninja, everything I have is given to me by the village, and protecting the village is what I should do."

That's a very standard answer. White Fang is politically correct, there's nothing wrong with that.

"Um……"

Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded in satisfaction and continued in a low voice, "Do you know why, even though I'm the only Kage left in Konoha, the other ninja villages don't dare to attack us rashly?"

"Because when the teacher established Konoha, he had already made a series of safeguards for the future, leaving Konoha with a trump card for self-preservation."

Could it be...

Qianqiu realized that the village's trump card was probably just that thing.

"Tailed Beast".

Hiruzen Sarutobi paused, his gaze fixed on Sakumo Hatake and Chiaki.

Of the people present, only Sakumo Hatake and Chiaki were "unaware".

"Fifteen years later, the previous generation's Jinchūriki, Lady Uzumaki Mito, is about to give up."

"White Fang, protecting the alternation of the Tailed Beast seals is the biggest reason why I must call you back."

Chapter Seventy-One: Dressing Up and Meeting the Parents

No need.

It's really unnecessary...

Sister, we really don't need to dress up so formally!

Chiaki resisted weakly, but Tsunade was busy dressing her up.

He took out the reward from this mission and bought Qianqiu a high-end violet kimono.

That kimono was simply outrageous.

The woven material is the finest swan silk, and just one meter is worth ten thousand taels, which is the price of ten explosive tags.

The lining, belt, cotton coat—the whole kimono set cost Tsunade at least a million taels of silver.

There was no way around it; the rewards for this mission were substantial, and the reputation of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha was simply too prestigious.

Even if Tsunade angrily spends a million on a kimono, she still has several million left over.

This violet swan silk kimono is covered with subtle patterns made of strands of gold thread, forming half-open purple lotus flowers. The luxurious yet understated gold and purple color perfectly accentuates Chiaki's exquisite figure.

The fine stitches on the kimono are almost invisible, making the entire kimono seem as if it were made out of thin air, perfectly natural and stunningly beautiful.

"It's necessary, absolutely necessary!"

After Tsunade stripped Chiaki naked and happily took advantage of her for a while, she dressed the blushing Chiaki in a kimono.

Tsunade carefully combed her long pink hair, adding a touch of purple-gold hair ornaments, which accentuated Chiaki's slightly charming face, instantly making her seem unapproachable.

"Beautiful, truly beautiful."

Tsunade clicked her tongue in admiration, but added with a hint of regret, "It's just that this kimono is a bit too early for you now. When you're twenty-eight and your figure has fully developed, you'll definitely be even more beautiful."

At sixteen, Chiaki was just a green peach, and she didn't quite know how to pull off this elegant kimono.

However, Tsunade had already seen it in Chiaki's eyes: when this child turned twenty-eight, she would definitely be a ripe peach, with alluring eyes, a femme fatale.

What does this mean?

Even ordinary women, upon seeing Qianqiu, would generally think to themselves, "Damn vixen."

"Is this... me?"

Qianqiu stood blankly in front of the mirror, staring at the stunningly beautiful woman in the reflection, completely losing her ability to speak.

Beauty is something all human beings pursue, and some forms of beauty truly transcend gender.

At least in Qianqiu's eyes, who has sixteen years of experience as a man and extensive experience watching films, she is determined to fall in love with the beauty in the mirror, regardless of her gender.

"It seems... cross-dressing isn't so hard to accept after all..."

As this thought flashed through Qianqiu's mind, a sudden wave of shame washed over her, causing her to blush slightly.

Her reflection in the mirror showed a slightly flushed face, which amplified her beauty even further.