Konoha: Tsunade, I am the Hokage

Chapter 17: Only half a month, quite ordinary.

The next day, Tanba Street.

Jiraiya returned to the Blue Flower Pavilion.

"Mr. Matsuyama, this is your IOU. You can bring it with you next time you come to Konoha. I will have the money ready then."

"Will you... return this?"

Koji Matsuyama asked cautiously.

Jiraiya laughed and said, "Don't worry, it's just transferring the debt from you to me."

Matsuyama Koji hesitated for a moment and said, "You'd better not take on her gambling debts. A fat sheep like her will lose money wherever she goes. Even you probably can't afford it."

Behind him, Kyohiko suppressed his laughter and the urge to turn around and look at Tsunade, keeping a serious expression on his face.

however.

Jiraiya coughed lightly and said, "I will advise her."

"We can't persuade them! We've seen plenty of people with this kind of addiction in our casinos. They all say they want to change, but they always sneak back next time."

Koji Matsuyama was being honest with him; otherwise, how could a casino owner say such things?

Jiraiya forced a smile.

"Well, let's not talk about that. Next time you come to Konoha for a mission, I'll treat you well, and we'll talk then."

"The one in Konoha should be my uncle, Matsuyama Ichiro. He's in charge of the business in the east, and he's also in charge of the business with Gato."

Koji Matsuyama explained.

Jiraiya nodded: "No problem, I'll contact you then."

"Okay, when you go back, you should also advise your friend that her luck is really not suited for gambling. Then again, it's rare to see someone like her who doesn't win a single game."

Koji Matsuyama said kindly.

but--

"Bang!"

A loud bang.

The back door was blasted down.

Tsunade's face was dark, and her green dress with the word "gambling" on it was particularly eye-catching.

Her gaze was sharp as a knife, and she spoke each word with deliberate pause.

"Hey! I've been putting up with you for ages!"

"Calm down, calm down! He's just a casino owner, don't take him seriously."

Shizune held Tsunade tightly.

That's so skillful!

So skilled it's heartbreaking.

Jingyan quickly looked away and focused his attention on the door that had been smashed open next to him.

The burst of chakra just now was the application of the Super Strength Technique.

Tsunade is too skilled!

Such an outburst can be achieved effortlessly, without any need for deliberate control or accumulation.

This is at least master level, right?

Jingyan thought to himself.

Koji Matsuyama hid behind Jiraiya, his face pale.

This woman has terrifying power!

Kakashi was wearing a mask, but judging from his gaze, he was also quite shocked.

The contrast between Tsunade's appearance and the destructive power she causes is quite stark.

"That's all for now, we'll take our leave!"

Jiraiya immediately grabbed Tsunade and ran away.

If we don't run now, we'll have to pay for the door later!

How could Matsuyama Koji dare to chase after him?

He realized what was going on.

Such formidable strength, a good relationship with Jiraiya, a gambler, a big fat sheep...

All the descriptions combined point to only one person.

One of the legendary Sannin.

Tsunade.

hiss!

Matsuyama Koji had also heard of this princess.

He's incredibly strong, but he has a terrible temper.

How lucky!

Another day of being alive and being a boss.

……

"Tsunade, your temper is really something, and you didn't say anything wrong!"

Jiraiya couldn't help but say.

Tsunade glanced at them coldly, then remained silent.

Her luck with gambling was naturally terrible.

but.

She declined to discuss some of the more mystical matters.

such as--

When you're too lucky, something bad happens to someone you care about.

Tsunade would rather have less luck.

At least, this shows that the people I care about are safe.

She didn't explain.

They walked towards Konoha, and after a while, they stopped to rest.

Tsunade, who was sitting there, suddenly glanced at Kyohiko.

"Kid! Come here."

Ok?

Kyohiko looked around and then confirmed that Tsunade had called him.

He had no choice but to walk over.

"Lady Tsunade."

"Sit down. What ninjutsu do you know?"

"Tsunade asked."

Jingyan listed the ninjutsu he had mastered.

Tsunade frowned as she listened.

Later, she couldn't help but ask, "Didn't you learn illusion magic?"

"no."

Jingyan shook his head.

Tsunade was slightly surprised.

"Why? Why wasn't it passed down?"

The genjutsu of Senju Momoka was known even to ninjas from other countries back then, so it shouldn't have been lost to time.

Jingyan explained.

"My grandmother's illusion magic was indeed very strong, but my father and mother were not very talented and it was not passed down. There were a few scrolls in the family, but I did not learn them."

Those illusions are not very powerful, but they are extremely difficult to execute, so they are not the most pressing issue.

therefore.

At that time, Kyohiko prioritized physical training.

After hearing this, Tsunade asked again, "How long did it take you to learn Water Release?"

"It's been more than half a month, and I'm still not very proficient."

Jingyan looked ashamed.

Tsunade immediately fell silent.

This brat...

To reach this level in just half a month is already the height of a ninja genius, what are you ashamed of!

Are you trying to be inhuman?

Her gaze gradually turned hostile.

"Kid, do you want a beating?"

"As a ninja, one should strive for more perfect techniques; I am still far from achieving that."

Jingyan answered in a very serious manner.

Jiraiya, standing nearby, quietly gave a thumbs up.

brave!

He has already started lighting candles for Kyohiko.

Tsunade raised an eyebrow, but didn't say anything. Instead, her smile widened, and she gently patted the child's shoulder.

"As you said before, although I have hemophobia, experience and skills are very helpful. I think we should start testing them on you."

"Thank you, Lady Tsunade."

Jingyan thanked him respectfully.

Tsunade's "test" is by no means simple; it may involve some hardship.

but.

Countless people want Tsunade's guidance but have no way of getting it.

Such a rare opportunity deserves to be seized, no matter the hardship.

Kakashi and Kurenai were incredibly envious, their eyes constantly glancing this way.

In this era, which young girl doesn't idolize Tsunade?

She dreamed of becoming Tsunade's student and having the opportunity to receive her guidance; she would be overjoyed.

Unfortunately, by the time she graduated, Tsunade had already taken Shizune away, and she didn't even have the chance to become Tsunade's student. Now she understands why.

Hemophobia.

A type of illness that terrifies all ninjas.

Thinking of this, Kurenai Yuhi couldn't help but feel saddened.

After resting for a while, everyone set off again.

On the way, although Tsunade did not believe that anyone would come after her and Jiraiya, she still maintained a high degree of caution.

……

Konoha, Hokage Building.

The Third Hokage looked astonished upon hearing this.

"What?"

"Lady Tsunade is back. We're about ten minutes away from Konoha now."

"!!!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi's bewildered expression gradually turned into panic and helplessness.