Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 13 A Small Shock from Tsunade

"Thank you, Jiraiya-sama. There are three others too."

Matsuyama Koji remained respectful.

then.

He couldn't help but complain and recount Hirakawa Ken's past.

This guy is a seasoned gambler.

but.

The Hirakawa family wields considerable power and wealth in the land of rivers, but due to Hirakawa Ken's incompetence and gambling addiction, Hirakawa Hiroshi intends to groom another successor.

and so.

In recent years, Hirakawa Kenjiro has squandered less and less money, accumulating a large debt.

This guy even embezzled the money we owed the Pingchuan family.

In short, there are considerable conflicts.

As Matsuyama Koji was speaking, his eyes suddenly lit up, and he said, "By the way, Jiraiya-sama, since you're currently leading a team to train genin, does that mean you'll still have time to take on missions?"

"That's how it is in theory."

Jiraiya vaguely guessed what the other party wanted to do—

Targeted commission.

Koji Matsuyama quickly moved closer.

"Well, our family is going to the Land of Waves soon to do business with a guy named Gato, but that guy seems to have trained a large number of samurai there, and we're worried that he might not be very honest."

"I will accept the task, but you need to go to Konoha to request the mission first."

Jiraiya immediately made the decision—

The country of waves.

That place may not only be frequented by samurai; there might also be some ninjas.

"I understand, thank you, Jiraiya-sama."

Koji Matsuyama's eyes lit up.

Jiraiya smiled and said, "By the way, Mr. Matsuyama, I have something I'd like to ask. Have you ever seen a young woman wearing clothes with the word 'gambling' on them, at your gambling den, or rather, your friend's gambling den?"

"The word 'gambling'?"

Matsuyama Koji frowned.

He recalled for a moment, then his gaze turned serious, and he said, "Yes! There was such a guy yesterday."

"I understand, thank you."

Jiraiya's lips curled into a slight smile.

really.

How could she not come to Tanabata Street after leaving Konoha?!

He smiled silently.

"Thank you, Mr. Matsuyama. I think my request is complete?"

"Yes, thank you for your help."

Matsuyama Koji bowed.

Then, he paused for a moment and said, "However, if you're planning to find this woman with the word 'gambling,' could you do me a small favor?"

"What?"

Jiraiya had a vague idea...

The next sentence is ominous.

"She lost a lot of money at our casino. Um, if we see her, could you help us collect her debts? At least get an IOU back..."

"I'm being very careful," said Koji Matsuyama.

He now had a certain guess about that person's identity.

The industry's biggest fat sheep.

However, it is also synonymous with trouble.

"Well, hahaha, I'll definitely do my best. I'll make sure you get the IOU. How much does she owe?"

Jiraiya coughed lightly.

Tsunade, who knows how much money she lost?

It's unlikely that they'll repay the money in the short term.

He was slightly embarrassed.

Koji Matsuyama breathed a sigh of relief: "No problem, I can explain to the family with an IOU."

"As you know, this kind of industry isn't just my business."

He quickly added.

Jiraiya nodded repeatedly, indicating his understanding.

Kurenai followed behind, looking at Kyohiko and Kakashi with a puzzled expression, hoping to get some answers.

but.

They both shook their heads.

of course.

Kyohiko understood perfectly well that Jiraiya's target might be Tsunade, who had already left Konoha.

As one of the Legendary Sannin, Tsunade was suffering from hemophobia at this time, making it difficult for her to continue serving as a normal ninja. Coupled with psychological factors, leaving the village was a normal choice.

He didn't expect to find Tsunade; instead, he was thinking about whether he could get some benefits out of her.

That person is Tsunade!

Even a small amount that I manage to snag is a huge reward for me right now.

Jingyan's eyes flickered, and he began to think seriously.

Medical Ninjutsu...

Konoha has already established a very mature medical ninja system, so there's no need for them to say anything more.

As for other knowledge and skills, it would be difficult for Tsunade to teach them even if she wanted to.

As for creation and regeneration.

Tsunade probably hasn't figured it out yet, right?

Jingyan pondered to himself.

After much deliberation, he could only decide to remain unchanged and take things one step at a time.

……

Tanzaku Town, a street near the ancient castle of Tanzaku, Jiraiya looked around and sensed his surroundings with a very serious expression.

"Teacher, who was the person you asked Mr. Matsuyama about?"

Kurenai couldn't help but ask.

Jiraiya glanced at them, then chuckled, "Take a guess."

Kakashi pondered for a moment, then shook his head: "I don't know."

"One of the legendary Sannin? I've only ever heard that she's involved in gambling."

Jingyan whispered.

Jiraiya looked at him, then laughed and said, "You brat!"

Then he nodded.

"As I mentioned before, besides the mission, there's another thing I wanted to do: find out about Tsunade."

Then, as they walked, Jiraiya asked, "Kyohiko, have you started researching the other nature transformations of Water Release?"

"I was just trying to compress the water flow; I'm not sure if it's the change in properties you're referring to."

Kyohiko replied.

Jiraiya nodded: "That's it."

He couldn't help but sigh.

"Sometimes, I wonder if the Second Generation Master was like you when he was young... He tried to compress the turbulent water waves and eventually improved it into the water breaking wave."

As he spoke, Jiraiya began to describe how terrifying that ninjutsu was.

Nothing is impossible to cut off!

A terrifyingly lethal water-style ninjutsu.

and.

He then mentioned the achievements of the Second Hokage.

Kakashi and Kurenai Yuhi listened intently.

Jingyan is the same.

However, he was more interested in ninjutsu.

"So, my line of thinking is correct?"

"Compression and condensation are techniques frequently used in advanced ninjutsu. Not only Water Release, but Fire Release and Lightning Release also have similar techniques, such as the Third Raikage's signature technique, the Four-Point Piercing Hand..."

Jiraiya continued his explanation as he walked.

Kakashi paused for a moment upon hearing this, seemingly having formed an idea.

Just then, Jiraiya suddenly stopped and looked at a spot on the side of the street.

That was an izakaya (Japanese pub).

At that moment, a girl's voice came from upstairs.

"We don't have much money left!"

"oops……"

A silent sound.

In Jingyan's memory, the source of the sound suddenly came to mind.

She had a brief time as a classmate with Shizune before Shizune left with Tsunade, and she never saw her again, but the girl's voice didn't seem to have changed much.

"Found it!"

Jiraiya chuckled, looking around—

"Teacher, I think it would be better if we went in through the main entrance. I heard that the man almost beat you so badly that you ended up in the hospital."

Jingyan whispered a reminder.

Ok?

Such a secret is unbelievable?

Kakashi and Kurenai immediately perked up their ears, their children's curious expressions barely concealed by their masks.

Jiraiya was furious.

"You brat, where did you hear all this gossip?"

"That's what my grandmother used to say."

"hateful!"

Jiraiya, enraged and embarrassed, punched him on the head, yelling, "You think you know everything!"

However, he followed Kyohiko's advice and entered through the main entrance, then found the cubicle where Tsunade was, to avoid being punched to death if he barged in.

Tsunade wasn't surprised to see Jiraiya.

The two knew each other well, and the commotion just now was enough for her to recognize the other person's identity.

"Yo, Jiraiya."

Tsunade, holding a bottle of sake, leaned against the wall with a languid expression.

However, her assets are truly formidable, and this demeanor makes her even more awe-inspiring.

Even Kurenai Yuhi, who is also a girl—

At this moment, her eyes widened, and she kept looking down...

His face was filled with shock.

(End of this chapter)