Naruto: By lying low and hiding, he eventually became the leader of the Legendary Sannin.

He had just finished processing a document and rubbed his temples wearily.

He took a deep breath and leaned back in his chair, enjoying a rare moment of rest.

It could be said that Kagura really misunderstood him today.

For Kagura's situation, Hiruzen Sarutobi was the optimal solution.

After his busy workday, he also had to gather the researchers to work overtime on Kagura's situation.

It's pitiful that such an old man has recently developed dark circles under his eyes.

Fortunately, Kagura's problem was finally resolved.

This finally put a huge weight off Hiruzen Sarutobi's mind.

Just as he closed his eyes to rest for a while, a commotion came from outside his door.

"No, Lady Tsunade, you really can't go in..."

Before the people outside could finish speaking, Tsunade suddenly kicked open Hiruzen Sarutobi's door.

Seeing Tsunade's murderous aura, Hiruzen Sarutobi was momentarily stunned.

He glanced at the guard beside Tsunade, who also looked helpless as he explained:

"Lord Hokage, I tried to stop her."

But Lady Tsunade...

Although it's unclear what happened, it's quite normal that the guard couldn't stop Tsunade.

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't pursue the matter, but simply waved his hand weakly, signaling the man to leave.

Once only he and Tsunade were left in the room, he finally said to Tsunade with a sigh:

"What's wrong with you now...?"

Looking at the disciple before him, Hiruzen Sarutobi also felt a headache coming on.

To outsiders, Hiruzen Sarutobi's greatest achievement in life might be having the "Sannin" and disciples like Kagura.

In his view, each of these disciples was a headache.

It's one thing that Kagura doesn't seem to know how to respect elders, but Tsunade, who used to be a fairly well-behaved girl, is starting to resemble Kagura more and more...

Faced with Hiruzen Sarutobi's question, Tsunade handed him the note in her hand, her face grim, and said:

"When I got home tonight, I found that Kagura was missing."

Then this note appeared in the house.

Hiruzen Sarutobi took the note with a puzzled look and examined it carefully.

Unlike Tsunade, he immediately recognized Kagura's handwriting on it.

Having witnessed Kagura regain her human form during the day, he thought for a moment and instantly understood.

Is this kid trying to surprise Tsunade by taking advantage of his recovery?

But why are you two, a couple, making a fuss about it with me? Do you think I, an old man, am just another part of your game?

So after reading the note, Hiruzen Sarutobi looked up at Tsunade in confusion and asked in bewilderment:

"Um...and then?"

Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's answer, Tsunade was taken aback, and then, as if she had thought of something, her expression turned even more unpleasant.

She stared at her teacher in disbelief and asked in a slightly trembling voice:

"So... you're not planning to get involved anymore?"

Hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi was even more confused, and he said somewhat impatiently:

"No, why should I care?"

What does this have to do with me, an old man?

Upon hearing Hiruzen Sarutobi's words, Tsunade seemed to have been struck by something, and her body suddenly swayed.

She glanced at her teacher with a sad look, then said with a slight tremor:

"Okay, I get it.

Then I won't bother the teacher any longer.

After saying that, she walked out the door without looking back.

While still puzzled, Hiruzen Sarutobi wondered if it was just his imagination, but he suddenly felt that Tsunade's back seemed somewhat desolate.

He shook his head, then looked at the door that Tsunade had just kicked down, and sighed helplessly.

"Tsk.

Young people these days...

Even I, an old man, don't understand this anymore...

Outside the Hokage Building, Tsunade walked out the door and glanced back at the building in front of her, feeling a deep sense of desolation.

"So, it was done by the higher-ups in Konoha?... "

Because of the secrets surrounding Kagura?

Or is it the tailed beast on his body that came from who-knows-where?

Even Sarutobi-sensei could only choose to stand by and watch, with no intention of getting involved...

After pondering for a while, Tsunade raised her head again, her eyes filled with determination.

At that moment, she had already made up her mind.

"Even if it means betraying Konoha..."

I'll rescue Kagura too!

With a thought to herself, Tsunade finally stopped expecting anything from others and set off alone toward her destination.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, still sighing inside the Hokage Building, never imagined that due to some strange misunderstanding, things were spiraling out of control...

Chapter 85 Are you crazy, woman?

A bright, clear moon hung in the sky, and under its silvery light, Kagura stood atop the mountain with mixed feelings.

He gazed at the distant Hidden Leaf Village, his mind preoccupied with what was about to happen.

In fact, after he finally broke the Five Elements Seal and regained his body today, he had already made a decision.

Or rather, he had already made a decision in his heart a long time ago.

That means proposing to Tsunade!

From the perspective and standards of Earth, Kagura and Tsunade's relationship should actually be considered puppy love.

Although they are only 25 years old, they have been in a relationship for more than ten years.

In fact, Kagura herself had somewhat forgotten which day the two of them truly confirmed their relationship.

As if it were a natural progression, the two young people gradually developed into lovers.

Although she has traveled through time for many years, deep down, Kagura is still a traditional Chinese person.

Now that their relationship has progressed to this point over the years, both physically and mentally, they can be said to have been "completely honest with each other."

Kagura had long harbored the idea of ​​marrying Tsunade.

If the Second Shinobi World War hadn't broken out prematurely, he probably would have already gotten to that point with Tsunade.

During her time as a cat, after learning about Tsunade's true feelings, Kagura's thoughts became even stronger.

So Kagura, who had just recovered today, couldn't wait to invite all the friends he could find.

He even went home early and left a note with his address on it.

In his mind, since he was going to propose, there should definitely be a certain sense of ceremony.

And all of this was the ritual he prepared for Tsunade.

Even he hadn't expected that, due to some unforeseen circumstances, this would indeed be considered a "surprise" for Tsunade...

At the foot of the small hill, in a place where Kagura couldn't see, Tsunade was concealing herself and closely observing the small forest in front of her.

Although she was very worried about Kagura's safety, she was not a thoughtless person.

Having concluded in her heart that this was an attack by the Konoha leadership against Kagura, she made the worst-case scenario plan for the current situation.

Based on the knowledge she had gained on the battlefield over the years, Tsunade knew that when the enemy was strong and she was weak, she should not reveal her position casually.

So even though she had already arrived at her destination, she did not go up to the top of the mountain as instructed on the note, but instead lay in ambush at the foot of the mountain.

In her mind, she should at least catch one or two stragglers and find out what was going on on the mountain.

Sure enough, her patient waiting finally paid off.

In the dark of night, a figure swaggered up to Tsunade from a short distance away.

However, when Tsunade saw the person's true face, an expression of disbelief appeared in her eyes, because the person was none other than Jiraiya.

On a mountain path, Jiraiya was hurrying up the mountain.

This afternoon, he, who had just been discharged from the hospital, unexpectedly encountered Kagura, who had returned to her original form.

While he was happy for his friend, he couldn't help but feel a little regretful.

Tsk, turned into a cat.

That was an adventure that countless men dreamed of, and this guy just wasted it like that.

Before he could even sigh, Kagura directly told him her plan and her request for his help.

"You're going to propose to Tsunade?"

Seeing Kagura nod, Jiraiya was overjoyed.

Perhaps when he was young, he had a fleeting thought about Tsunade.

But with Kagura's appearance and the two of them frequently showing affection in front of him, his lingering fantasies were long gone.