Konoha: Uchiha, I get stronger by causing trouble.

Chapter 182 Hiruzen Sarutobi's Surprise

Chiga took out a scroll from his pocket and handed it to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

"Yes, you must have used the Flying Thunder God Technique to get back the whole way! You must be tired, sit down and rest for a bit!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't look at the scroll first, but instead looked at Chiga's tired appearance and said with concern.

"Okay, thank you, Third Hokage!"

Upon hearing this, Chiga disregarded all etiquette and lay down on the sofa in the office.

They had already gone through a major battle by the time they returned to the command center, and then they rushed back to Konoha without stopping. The tailed beasts must have been exhausted.

Seeing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi knew that Chiga was truly exhausted, which also highlighted the importance of the scroll in his hand.

Without further hesitation, Hiruzen Sarutobi immediately opened the scroll.

The contents of the scroll made Hiruzen Sarutobi raise an eyebrow, and he blurted out in surprise, "Tsunade has really lost weight?"

Chiga: "."

The emperor isn't worried, but the eunuch is. Why am I in such a hurry to send a message back?

Is this the key point recorded in the scroll?

The important thing is for you to get to the front lines as soon as possible and stop the Fourth Kazekage!

Okay, for an old pervert like me, this is really of utmost importance!

"Cough cough."

Hiruzen Sarutobi realized he had focused on the wrong thing and seriously explained to Chiga:

"I'm a ninja who cares about the front lines. I can tell from how thin Commander Tsunade has become that the situation is tense. You can only imagine how brutal the battles the ninjas below have gone through! They've suffered so much!"

"And I, the Hokage, am just stuck in my office dealing with these mundane tasks, unable to share their joys and sorrows. I truly feel ashamed!"

Chiga really wanted to say that you don't need to explain. Who wouldn't be shocked to hear that Tsunade's breasts have gotten thinner?

Believe it or not, if Jiraiya saw this scroll, he would send Tsunade a whole bunch of supplements that very day.

However, considering the need to save face for Hiruzen Sarutobi and avoid future trouble, Chiga reluctantly put on a serious demeanor.

"Yes, yes, the Third Hokage loved his people like his own children, and he cared deeply for Lady Tsunade. He was also incredibly thoughtful, able to understand the hardships faced by the ninja below through even the smallest, most ordinary act. He truly deserves to be called a role model for the ninja world!"

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The atmosphere was a bit awkward, but Hiruzen Sarutobi, being the Third Hokage, had an incredibly thick skin and exclaimed, "Hiss! Kushina is truly blessed to have such an understanding disciple like you!"

At the same time, he was also wondering: Is this really a boy from the Uchiha clan?

If all members of the Uchiha clan spoke like Chiga, they would have already risen to the upper echelons of Konoha.

The two tacitly agreed not to bring up the topic again. Then, Hiruzen Sarutobi asked a few more questions about the death of the Third Kazekage, the death of Sasori of the Red Sand, and the situation at the front.

Chiga answered each question, and then Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent for a while.

"Simply put, the newly appointed Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, is preparing to personally lead the troops into battle and decide the fate of the world!"

"Lady Tsunade believes that Sakumo-san alone cannot stop the Fourth Kazekage, so she wants the Third Hokage to personally intervene!"

Chiga said.

Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded and said, "I understand. I need to call a high-level meeting immediately. You should go and rest first."

Having a Kage-level character participate in a battle is an extremely important matter, and Hiruzen Sarutobi still needs to discuss it with some higher-ups.

Currently, Tsunade and the others have only received information that the Fourth Kazekage is preparing to go to the battlefield.

As for whether it's actually not there, that hasn't been confirmed yet.

"yes!"

Chiga responded and prepared to leave, but before she could even step out of the Hokage's office, Hiruzen Sarutobi said again, "By the way, shouldn't you be visiting your teacher, Kushina?"

"certainly!"

Chiga nodded as if it were the most natural thing in the world.

Hiruzen Sarutobi said, "Then you'll have to wait a moment. I'll write you a warrant. For some reason, your teacher has been placed under house arrest."

"what?"

Chiga was taken aback, feeling somewhat confused. Then, remembering the village's unusually large defensive presence, she immediately asked, "Were the presence of the ANBU in the streets and the strict measures taken upon entering the village also because of Kushina-sensei?"

"That's part of the reason! As for the specifics, let your teacher tell you!"

Hiruzen Sarutobi quickly wrote a warrant and handed it to Chiga, then waved for Chiga to leave.

After leaving the Hokage's office, Chiga went straight to Kushina's house.

Having been away for a long time, I must say, there have been quite a few more ANBU ninjas along the way. Even though they know he is Kushina's disciple, they still question him carefully.

When Chiga arrived at Kushina's house, he went through four or five checks.

If it weren't for Hiruzen Sarutobi's handwritten note, I really wouldn't have been able to get in.

Kushina was delighted to see Chiga and immediately prepared a sumptuous lunch for him.

After Chiga had finished eating and drinking, Kushina asked, "Did you come back this time for something?"

"Hmm." Chiga nodded and said, "There's an important letter that needs the Hokage's review. Tsunade thought I could use the Flying Thunder God Technique and be quick to deliver it, so I sent it back."

Kushina didn't ask about the contents of the letter, but the joy on her face faded slightly: "So that means you're going to leave again?"

Upon hearing this, Chiga guessed that Kushina was probably bored again.

After all, he went to the battlefield, and Minato-senpai also went to the battlefield in the Land of Earth.

With her friends and boyfriend not around, Chiga comforted herself, "It won't be long; the Sand Village should be ending the war soon!"

"Really? It seems it's related to your return with the message?"

At this moment, Tsunade asked Chiga to deliver an important letter to Hiruzen Sarutobi.

Chiga said something like that, and Kushina connected the two things together.

Chiga stared at Kushina in astonishment, as if she had never met her before: "Kushina-sensei, you've become smarter!"

"That's right!"

Kushina smiled smugly, then her face darkened, and Chiga lightly patted her on the head: "I've always been smart, okay!"

Chiga didn't dodge, but asked curiously, "By the way, Kushina-sensei, what happened? I heard from the Third Hokage that the extra Anbu on the street is because of you?"

Upon hearing this question, Kushina rolled her eyes and said irritably, "This old man from the Third Hokage always makes a fuss over nothing, complicating such a small matter!"

"A small matter? Kushina-sensei, confess honestly, what have you been doing behind my back?"

Chiga rolled her eyes at Kushina. The whole village was practically under martial law, and she called it a small matter? Who would believe that?

"It's nothing, just letting the Nine-Tailed Fox out for some fresh air on the outskirts of the village."

After Kushina's explanation, Chiga roughly understood what had happened.

After Chika and Minato went to the battlefield, Kushina was lonely, empty, and cold. Although she had Misa Uzumaki to keep her company, Misa Uzumaki was not a native of Konoha Village.

I haven't integrated into the village that quickly yet.

Even knowing that Kushina was protecting him, he didn't dare to do anything too outrageous with her.

So, Kushina often chatted with Kurama inside her to pass the time.

Surprisingly, the two of them have become increasingly close.

Even recently, Kushina felt that her relationship with Kurama was close enough, so she prepared to let this irritable kid Kurama get some fresh air.

It was also a test to see if Nine Lama was deceiving her.

So after choosing a good location, Kushina loosened the seal a little, but before Kurama could breathe enough...

With a livid face, Hiruzen Sarutobi thrust forward while holding a thick, long stick.

Furthermore, a group of Anbu members followed behind Hiruzen Sarutobi.

When Kushina realized things had gotten out of hand, she stuffed Kurama back into her body, then rolled her eyes back and pretended to faint.

Upon waking up, he was completely bewildered when questioned by Hiruzen Sarutobi, pretending that he had lost consciousness and had no idea what had happened.

After hearing this, Chiga asked in surprise, "Um, Kushina-sensei, why hasn't the Third Hokage mentioned that you're almost at peace with Kurama?"

"Hmph! I absolutely will not tell that old geezer until I have completely reconciled with Kurama!"

Kushina put her hands on her hips and said unhappily.

"Tsk tsk. Kushina-sensei, tell me honestly, is there something else you're hiding from me?"

Chiga sensed something was off, so he looked directly into Kushina's eyes and asked.

"What do I have to hide from you!"

Kushina's eyes darted around, avoiding eye contact with Chiga. Chiga realized that things were definitely not as simple as Kushina made them out to be.

Under Chiga's persistent questioning, Kushina could only sigh helplessly.

Then I thought, since he's my disciple anyway, there's nothing to be ashamed of, especially since he's the Third Hokage.

With that thought in mind, Kushina revealed the part she had modified.

Simply put, when Hiruzen Sarutobi appeared and stabbed her with his staff, Kushina immediately became enraged!

She decided to have a big fight with Hiruzen Sarutobi, and also to test her strength with Kurama's chakra.

So he pretended to be controlled by Kurama and started fighting with Hiruzen Sarutobi.

As for the result

"You got beaten up?"

Chiga asked with a mischievous grin.

"That old bastard, he really hit hard!"

Kushina's face stiffened, she glared angrily at Chiga, and then scratched her hair hard.

"I reckon the Third Hokage is serious!"

Chiga continued to smile; it was no simple matter to see Kushina suffer a loss.

Judging from the situation at the time, it's likely that Hiruzen Sarutobi genuinely believed that the Nine-Tails had broken free from Kushina's control, and therefore attacked with all his might.

This was at the very end of Hiruzen Sarutobi's peak, and his immense power had not yet diminished.

Defeating Kushina, who isn't even a perfect Jinchūriki, is no easy task.

Afterwards, Kushina felt that if she told the truth, she would probably be scolded by Hiruzen Sarutobi, so she kept it a secret, which is why things turned out this way.

Hiruzen Sarutobi was already exhausted both physically and mentally from the border wars this past year, and to have such a restless fellow in the village was truly a hardship for him.

(End of this chapter)