Starting with Naruto, I'll become stronger through my own efforts.

Chapter 133 Natsusa Chases Tsunade Under the Starry Night

After being swayed by Xia Zuo, Uchiha Shisui's blood boiled.

He didn't consider why Xia Zuo wanted to see Orochimaru at all; he firmly accepted the order: "Yes, Hokage-sama, I will bring Orochimaru back."

Xia Zuo added with a smile, "Orochimaru is used to freedom and might not want to come back. You can use force to suppress him."

"But remember, I want Orochimaru alive, not dead."

Uchiha Shisui smiled confidently: "I will be careful with the strength of my attacks and bring Orochimaru back alive."

Xia Zuo said with satisfaction, "Then let's set off as soon as possible. The faster we complete the mission, the better."

It has been three years since Uchiha Itachi defected. Orochimaru should have witnessed the power of the Sharingan and Rinnegan and tried to obtain them.

It's time to bring him back, for our own sake, oh no, for the sake of Konoha Village, to study Six Paths level knowledge.

Having witnessed the Rinnegan, Orochimaru would undoubtedly be extremely eager to gain power, and he would dedicate himself to doing so.

Xia Zuo was well aware that top researchers like Orochimaru were rare and hard-to-find resources, and he absolutely could not let him waste his energy on intrigue and resource gathering.

He should devote himself wholeheartedly to research!

After Uchiha Shisui left, Xia Zuo then handed over the reins to former Anbu leader Kakashi Hatake, Hokage Kageshiro Genma, Raido Namiashi, and Iwashi Tsutsumi.

Their positions and authority are about to change, and they will transfer the Hokage-related responsibilities they are in charge of to Xia Zuo one by one.

The Third Hokage left behind many legacies, including secret research project data, the Book of Seals, the location and inventory of secret warehouses, the decryption instructions for the warehouses, and a list of spies from five countries.

There was so much to hand over; thankfully, Xia Zuo had a photographic memory, otherwise it would have taken at least several days.

Having dealt with Kakashi Hatake and the other three, Shikaku Nara, Inoichi Yamanaka, Choza Akimichi, and Shimi Aburame quietly returned to discuss the many suspended plans with Natsume.

These plans do not require Xia Zuo's responsibility, but as the Fifth Hokage, he must be aware of them, and now it will be up to him to decide which new department to be responsible for them.

This means that the allocation of relevant powers, personnel, materials, and funds must not be taken lightly.

In common knowledge, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio are one entity, with Nara providing wisdom, Yamanaka possessing decisiveness, and Akimichi wielding power.

As the conversation progressed, Xia Zuo was surprised to discover that the Butterfly Autumn Path clan actually held the highest status.

Normally, Nara is in charge of thinking, Yamanaka is in charge of making decisions, and Akimichi is in charge of following orders and doing the work.

But beneath all this appearance, the Akimichi clan is actually in charge of keeping and controlling all resources; these fat men are the true core of the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.

What's even more surprising is that the Aburame clan had long been in close alliance with the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, maintaining a facade of distance in order to act as a bridge to connect with other ninja clans.

Standing in the position of Hokage changed my perspective on the world, and many of my perceptions were overturned.

After Xia Zuo saw off Ino-Shika-Cho and Mushi, the director of Konoha Hospital came over with several medical jonin. There was another lot of things that needed to be known and decided.

Xia Zuo kept busy until the sun was high in the sky and then set in the west.

By the time he got home, it was already evening and the last rays of the setting sun were about to disappear.

Exhausted, Xia Zuo opened the door and entered the yard, where he saw Uchiha Izumi waiting for him under the shade of a tree.

Perhaps the wait had been too long, for the girl had long since fallen into a deep sleep. The orange sunset shone on her face, as if she were radiating a warm glow.

Hearing the door open, Uchiha Izumi was suddenly awakened.

Looking up and seeing Xia Zuo, she leaped up and pounced on him.

The girl happily congratulated him, "Congratulations, brother! You've finally become the Fifth Hokage!"

Xia Zuo let the girl hug him and replied with a smile, "This is a natural result, and you also deserve credit for it."

"Izumi, thank you."

Uchiha Izumi's face flushed red, but she was reluctant to get off Xia Zuo.

The girl lowered her head shyly and whispered in Xia Zuo's ear, "Helping my brother is what I should do, you're welcome."

Xia Zuo knew exactly what the girl meant. He smiled and said, "Come on, let's go see someone."

Uchiha Izumi: "Brother, who are we going to find?"

Xia Zuo smiled slightly: "Tsunade-sama, who competed with me for the Fifth Hokage and tricked Mitokado Homura and the others."

Izumi covered her mouth and laughed, "Lady Tsunade—brother, really! When she was a rival, you called her Tsunade, but now that she's no longer a threat, you call her 'Lady' again."

She asked curiously, "Everything's over, why does brother still want to see her?"

Xia Zuo thought for a moment and replied, "I have a question to ask her."

"Two days ago this morning, when I was taking a dump, this damn old woman blocked my door!"

"What a humiliating disgrace!"

"I have to find her and get to the bottom of this!"

Uchiha Izumi: (—)

"Damn it! I've never even seen my brother poop!"

"We need to get to the bottom of this!"

"Brother, I'll go with you to ask that old woman!"

Xia Zuo set off with Uchiha Izumi. The two rushed directly towards the gates of Konoha Village, using the Hokage's authority to cross the barrier unnoticed.

After the election results were announced, Tsunade, along with Kato Shizune, left Konoha Village.

She deliberately chose to walk in an uninhabited forest, and only stopped to rest after walking for a whole day, lighting a campfire to boil water and cook rice.

Of course, Shizune was in charge of all these tasks, while Tsunade just drank her wine and waited for her meal.

After eating and drinking their fill, Shizune cleaned up the mess and fell asleep on the scorching ground, while Tsunade took over the night watch and continued drinking.

Suddenly, Tsunade stopped drinking and looked incredulously into the dark forest.

She was speechless, stunned for a long time before finally muttering, "How could I have been caught up so quickly?"

Xia Zuo emerged from the darkness with Uchiha Izumi, coldly scoffing, "Why not? You three legendary Sannin of Konoha are all spoiled rotten. Do you really think the power of a ninja village is inferior to that of a Kage-level ninja?"

"A fully integrated ninja village should naturally be able to completely defeat a Kage-level ninja; otherwise, the First Hokage would not have needed to combine the ninja clan alliance into a ninja village."

Wearing the haori of the Fifth Hokage and a fire-patterned hat, Xia Zuo looked at Tsunade with a solemn expression and directly commanded, "Konoha Jonin Tsunade, it's time for you to return to the village."

Uchiha Izumi: "Huh? You didn't come here to ask about the blocked toilet—"

The girl and Xia Zuo exchanged a glance and instantly understood what he meant.

Blocking toilets is just a matter of saving face; it's not worth mobilizing the entire Uchiha clan, Inu-kai clan, Hyuga clan, Aburame clan, and the Nekomamushi ninja of the Nekomamushi Castle—such a massive force.

Xia Zuo was willing to make this trip for Tsunade, a Kage-level ninja, and for the strongest medical ninja herself.

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