Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 15 Tsunade, you don't want anything to happen to Shizune, do you?

The bright red blinded my eyes.

A strong, pungent fishy smell invaded my nose.

This was Kyohiko's first murder.

He was momentarily stunned.

The next moment, a knife slashed past.

Kakashi's White Fang short blade killed the attacking ninja as swiftly as the wind.

"Don't get distracted!"

He gave a brief warning, then drew his knife and attacked the next person.

Jingyan snapped out of his daze.

Yes!

This is a battlefield; there's no room for distraction.

Fortunately.

Kurenai Yuhi's genjutsu and Kakashi's swordsmanship were both helping him and preventing him from falling into danger.

Jingyan snapped out of his daze.

"Kakashi, cooperate with me."

Ok?

Kakashi was unaware of the details, but he knew how Kyohiko wanted him to cooperate.

He quickly formed a hand seal.

Lightning Release: Earth Walk!

Before the seal was finished, Jingyan had already taken the lead, spitting out a large stream of water from his mouth, which turned into a torrent that swept forward.

Several swift ninjas escaped in a flash.

but.

A few were slower and couldn't avoid the current.

Then, an electric current struck!

"Aaaaaah!"

The powerful electric current caused those who couldn't escape to dance in the water, their screams coming in fits and starts.

Kyohiko had already severed his ninjutsu.

The ninjas who attacked them were incredibly fast and ruthless. Seeing their comrades paralyzed by electricity and unable to move, their first thought wasn't to save them, but rather—

laugh!

Steel needles rained down, piercing the bodies of those who hadn't had time to escape.

Kyohiko and Kakashi immediately used Substitute and Body Sleight of Hand to switch positions.

When they came out again after everything quieted down, the attackers had vanished without a trace.

Silent stared in disbelief from afar.

She previously only had a vague idea of ​​Kyohiko's abilities, but now...

No wonder he became Jiraiya's disciple!

What a great speed.

That's a powerful water-style technique!

"To reach this level, he must have practiced Water Release techniques for a very long time, right?"

Silently muttering to himself.

Kurenai glanced at her and sighed, "It took half a month."

"what?"

Silent looked on incredulously.

Half a month?

How is that possible!

Many Chunin cannot reach this level of ninjutsu.

The setting sun's red glow lingered for a moment.

"They're running very fast. Let's go check if Kyohiko and Kakashi are injured."

"Oh, right, right!"

Silence is like waking from a dream—

She was so overwhelmed by what had just happened that she forgot she was currently in the midst of a battle.

"Kakashi, Kyohiko, are you alright?"

Kurenai and Shizune rushed over.

In her red hand, she still held Jingyan's leg wrappings—

This thing is incredibly heavy!

"We're alright, Jingyin. Do you think these people can be saved?"

The five people who had been paralyzed by the electric current were now all lying on the ground.

"Um."

Jingyin nodded and walked towards the group of people behind the ancient wall.

Kakashi and Kyohiko stood on either side of her, protecting her from any sudden attacks by those who weren't quite dead.

pity--

Silently watched several, and they all immediately held their breath.

"The needle is highly poisonous!"

A few seconds passed.

"He's still breathing; he needs immediate treatment!"

"I'll go get Lady Tsunade."

Kakashi sheathed his sword and started to walk back the way he came.

If we can save one survivor, we might be able to uncover some intelligence.

After a moment of hesitation, Jingyin ultimately offered no explanation, instead focusing on using healing techniques to maintain her remaining vitality and attempting to remove the toxins.

But it's a pity.

She hasn't fully mastered the technique of extracting small lesions yet.

A few seconds later, Jiraiya and Kakashi arrived, while Tsunade remained at a distance.

Jiraiya glanced at it.

"Don't waste your chakra, he's beyond saving."

He squatted down.

Then, Jiraiya looked at Kyohiko.

"You've actually fought Kakashi and them, so you know their style and tactics best. What do you think their background is?"

"The style and methods are like those of Sand Village ninjas, but I don't think they did it... They did shout before that they would capture us to exchange for someone else, but do these abilities seem like those of wandering ninjas?"

Jingyan shared his thoughts.

That doesn't make sense.

The Sand Village also suffered heavy losses in the Second Shinobi World War, with many of its core members killed in action. The best option for them right now is to recuperate and rebuild.

and.

The Third Kazekage is still alive and well, so why is he attacking Konoha now...?

That's really something I can't figure out.

Jiraiya surveyed the scene, then took out a sealing scroll and sealed all the corpses inside.

"Take it back and let a professional take a look; maybe they can find some clues."

He couldn't tell his background either.

Once outside, Tsunade asked calmly, "What's going on?"

"It's hard to tell, but they don't look like wandering ninjas to me. Maybe it's a scheme by some ninja village to frame us and make us fight with Sunagakure."

Jiraiya said.

This was also Kakashi's judgment.

After all, the attackers' attack methods were so obvious that they didn't seem like it at all.

but.

Jingyan's thoughts shifted, and he realized this was his opportunity.

He raised his hand.

"teacher."

"explain."

"We only arrived in Tanabata Street today, and we're just here to carry out a C-rank mission. There aren't any proper ninjas in the Land of Rivers, and Hirakawa Ken isn't any big shot."

Kyohiko looked at Tsunade, his tone hesitant, "Could they be here for Lady Tsunade?"

Tsunade raised an eyebrow.

"Kid, you think someone like this can handle me?"

"Definitely not, but silent mode is another matter."

Jingyan started by making a point, and the logic quickly became clear.

He said, "I've heard some things about you. In the year or so you've been away, you must owe more than just money to the Blue and White Porcelain Pavilion, right?"

Tsunade's face darkened.

Good guy!

I only have this one hobby, so why does it seem like everyone knows about it?

She glanced at Jiraiya with hostility.

Although it was silent, Jiraiya understood the meaning behind it and quickly waved his hand.

"I didn't say that!"

"You mean they want to use Jingyin to blackmail me into paying back the money?"

"It could also be for other purposes, such as sending you to their place to study ninjutsu, or teaching them ninjutsu."

Jing Yan said.

They ultimately failed to capture the group of wandering samurai.

The other side may have obtained some intelligence through them.

Tsunade remained silent.

These words are not exactly alarmist.

Outsiders may not know her situation, but with Jingyin by her side, she could indeed become her weakness if she is not careful.

Jiraiya's expression was serious.

"Tsunade, what Kyohiko said makes sense. You know your own situation, and you need to consider Shizune's safety."

"Lady Tsunade..."

Silent's face turned pale.

Is Tsunade sending her back to Konoha?

"Silence, or you should go back to Konoha."

"Tsunade, it's not safe for you to be out there alone."

Jiraiya's tone gradually hardened, "Why don't you go back to the village? Just consider it a trip back to check things out. I'll have the old man look into what's going on, and you can leave once things have settled down."

Tsunade hesitated for a moment.

For the past year or so since I left the village, I have been taking care of her daily life mainly through quietness.

If you go back to silence...

She really wasn't used to it.

"If Shizune goes back, she won't be able to participate in ninja team assignments anytime soon, right? Should we send her back to the ninja academy?"

Jingyan said in a low voice.

Jiraiya secretly gave a thumbs up—

That kid is really clever; he's got Tsunade completely under his control!

Although Shizune usually acts more as a follower, Tsunade definitely considers Shizune family, otherwise she wouldn't have left the village with only Shizune.

Tsunade must care a lot about Shizune's safety and future.

Tsunade stared at Kyohiko with an unfriendly gaze.

She had to admit—

The other party has indeed hit the nail on the head.

"It's late. No matter what, we have to rest for the night in Tanabata Street."

(End of this chapter)