Naruto: Starting from Eating the Gold Fruit

Chapter 210 Hello, we're here as exchange students...

With a loud "bang," the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, slammed the document in her hand onto the table.

Looking at Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane sitting in front of her, Tsunade's face was full of anger: "That world hasn't even been properly investigated yet! What if something goes wrong if we send people to that world so rashly?!"

The elderly Tsurugi Koharu said with a cold expression, "Then let them sacrifice themselves for the village."

"What did you say?!" Tsunade, the Hokage, felt a surge of anger welling up from the bottom of her heart.

Mitokado Homura calmly looked at Tsunade: "Didn't you... already send Jiraiya to investigate that other world?"

Hokage Tsunade bit her lip, unsure how to begin.

Jiraiya's actions were top secret.

And she never told anyone about it.

Then there's only one possibility...

"You're spying on me?!"

Mitokado Homura shook his head: "The Anbu just discovered Jiraiya's return to the village during their routine work, and then they met with you."

Hokage Tsunade laughed in exasperation: "Based on this? Then how did you even know about that place in the ancient Loulan ruins?!"

Mitokado Homura remained silent, but Utatane Koharu frowned and said, "You don't mean to hide it, do you? That's another world! What kind of dangers are there in there? You don't mean to keep it from anyone?!"

Tsunade looked at Koharu Utatane with a grim expression.

She absolutely didn't want the Hokage position, damn it. It's a total rip-off!

So why did she let that brat Naruto persuade her to become this damn Hokage?!

Of course, we'll understand this if we look at it from God's perspective.

The actions of Tsunade and Jiraiya were definitely kept secret from their advisors, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane.

Theoretically, the advisors hold a position in Konoha second only to the Hokage.

Of course, whether you have real power depends on your struggle with the Hokage.

Previously, when Hiruzen Sarutobi was the Third Hokage, neither of them had any outstanding performances. In other words, at that time, power was in Hiruzen Sarutobi's hands, and even when they appeared, they were just mascots.

After the Third Hokage's death, the two were naturally unwilling to continue watching Tsunade seize power into their own hands.

This has nothing to do with a desire for power or anything like that. It's mainly because they've been suppressed for too long, and now they want to contribute to Konoha.

They could turn a blind eye to Tsunade's usual actions, but things were different when it came to another world.

That's another world.

Who can be sure that the other world is full of good people?

We must be careful.

However, Tsunade's blatant exclusion of them annoyed them.

We're not here to cause trouble, we just want to warn you not to forget the dangers of another world!

This is a case of "where you sit determines where you think." The two of them were in the advisory positions, so they naturally felt that Tsunade had only been in office for two years and was still immature in many aspects, so they had to help her out.

Thinking that she was doing everything for the village, Tsunade, the Hokage, really doesn't know what's good for her.

But what is the reality?

This is actually a disguised way of dividing up the power in Tsunade's hands.

In particular, Tsunade now knows about the two advisors' actions of infiltrating the Anbu; otherwise, it would be impossible for two old guys who usually stay in the village to know about the ruins of the ancient Loulan.

As for who was behind it all, Tsunade wasn't stupid; she immediately pinpointed one person—Shimura Danzo.

Good grief, these three are ganging up on me now, aren't they?!

Tsunade's role as Hokage was extremely frustrating.

But there was nothing she could do; she really couldn't lose her temper.

Ultimately, she could only conclude based on her status as Hokage: "I am the Fifth Hokage of Konoha! Whatever happens... I will bear the responsibility alone!"

There was not a trace of fragility on her face.

This is Tsunade of this world.

The deaths of her grandfather, the First Hokage, during her childhood, and later the deaths of her younger brother and lover during her youth, brought this strong woman a series of setbacks, which have now become her strong support.

She could no longer be weak and powerless!

When Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu saw Tsunade's expression, their faces simultaneously turned much uglier.

Like Hiruzen Sarutobi, he has a strong personality and cannot tolerate anyone touching the Hokage's power.

Yes, you could also interpret this action as the two advisors trying to find an opportunity to share some of the Hokage's power.

However, judging from Tsunade's personality, there's probably no room for negotiation.

Koharu and Homura were somewhat disappointed, but they simply shook their heads.

Ultimately, neither of them is Danzo, so they couldn't possibly say something like, "Tsunade, you'll regret this."

Of course, it's also possible that after the two of them said that, Tsunade would also say, "I am the Hokage," which would be interesting.

Unfortunately, neither of them is the type to make witty remarks.

But it doesn't matter, Danzo in this world is still alive, so this famous scene will probably still happen.

After Mitokado Homura and Utatane Koharu left, Tsunade rubbed her temples and sat down.

If she weren't the Hokage, she'd probably be having a great time at some gambling den right now, with Shizune by her side.

And now...

There was a knock on the door, and Shizune cautiously peeked in, carrying a small piglet. "Um... Lady Tsunade... are you alright?"

Hokage Tsunade, upon seeing Shizune, immediately rested her chin on her hand in annoyance: "You're so useless. You're supposed to be the Hokage's secretary, why didn't you just stop those two old guys outside?"

Shizune immediately looked distressed: "I dare not, Hokage-sama..."

Tsunade's face immediately contorted with bulging veins, but she quickly calmed down.

Forget it, if Shizune dares to fight those two old guys, then Tsunade will start to suspect that Shizune was somehow switched at some point...

With a sigh, Tsunade waved to Shizune: "You can go now. Oh, and by the way, go and get me the map of the wetland on the west side of the village."

Jingyin agreed and went downstairs.

Tsunade sighed and opened a report out of sheer boredom.

Looking at the headache-inducing data above and the solutions requested by the people below, Tsunade once again regretted taking on this mess of a Hokage position.

Do you expect me to report even if your house collapses?!

Hmm... but since someone was injured, this definitely needs to be dealt with properly, otherwise people will gossip.

Tsunade then picked up her annotation pen, preparing to write annotations.

With a "bang," a toad suddenly appeared on Tsunade's desk.

Tsunade was somewhat bewildered, looking at the overturned ink bottle on her desk and the stained, messy scroll...

The toad, with the scroll in its mouth, suddenly sensed a murderous intent.

Startled, it squealed twice, spat out the scroll it had been holding in its mouth, turned around, jumped off the table, and flew back to Mount Myōboku with a "bang."

Tsunade sighed, stepped over the contaminated scroll, and picked up the scroll that the toad had spat out.

Upon opening it, it was indeed Jiraiya's handwriting...

The letter briefly described his actions, but did not mention that he was seriously injured, probably because he was afraid of losing face.

After seeing Jiraiya fight Orochimaru as soon as he entered the other world and be seriously injured, Tsunade narrowed her eyes.

Is Orochimaru from that other world really that strong?

To be fair, while Orochimaru is strong in this world, it's not enough for one person to seriously injure Jiraiya...

It just doesn't make sense that Jiraiya was going all out.

But now is not the time to think about these things. If we keep watching, we will see that Jiraiya was originally planning to infiltrate Konoha Village in another world, but he was summoned by the Hokage of that world and sent back.

Tsunade frowned. What did that mean?

Looking further down...

"An interworld exchange and learning internship system... What is this?" Tsunade looked completely bewildered.

When Tsunade saw Jiraiya mention below that they had already set off and would arrive here soon, she panicked a little.

So she quickly organized people to prepare for the welcome.

Are the people in that other world really that carefree?!

They sent someone over right away?!

Aren't you afraid we'll arrest your people first, then torture and interrogate them to extract information from that other world?!

The Yamanaka clan of Konoha is an expert in this field!

……

"Welcome... uh, the three of you, to Konoha..."

Hokage Tsunade wore an awkward yet polite smile.

Standing opposite her were Jiraiya and three... boys?

Fugaku Uchiha looked up at the enormous wooden gate of Konoha Village, then at Tsunade, the Hokage, standing before him.

He opened his mouth, but in the end he smiled and shook hands with Hokage Tsunade: "Hello, I am Uchiha Fugaku from another world."

These two are my companions, Mr. Hyuga Hiashi and Mr. Hyuga Hizashi from our world.

Of course, Tsunade, the Hokage, could see the signature Byakugan and the Hyuga clan's unique custom of the main branch displaying their foreheads while the branch branches wrap their foreheads with a cloth.

However, Hokage Tsunade never expected that the other world would actually dare to send people.

I never expected that the person they sent would be of such high status!

Three unexpected things...

Hokage Tsunade couldn't help but look at Uchiha Fugaku and ask, "Mr. Uchiha... before coming to Konoha, did you...?"

Fugaku Uchiha waved his hand: "I know that the Uchiha clan in this world has been wiped out. My main goal is to investigate this matter. But please rest assured, as the mission assigned to me by Lord Yua... oh, the Hokage of our world, I will definitely complete it."

Hokage Tsunade remained silent.

How should I put it? The Uchiha clan was wiped out while the Third Hokage was still alive, so why should I have to bear this embarrassing situation?!

Tsunade could only remain silent, then turned around and welcomed the three of them, along with Jiraiya, into Konoha Village.

Upon entering the village, Shizune stood there with a few people, waiting.

It even includes Naruto and Sakura...

"Hey! Uncle! Uncle! Uncle from the Uchiha clan!"

Naruto, with his impulsive nature, immediately jumped up excitedly upon seeing Fugaku Uchiha.

Sakura, standing to the side, felt a little embarrassed and wanted to pull Naruto back, but then thought that it would only make things more embarrassing.

And it's worth mentioning that...

Among the welcoming party...

There were twelve children... all of them were present.

Sigh, all I can say is that Tsunade, the Hokage, really has it tough.

It's impossible for ninjas from the Anbu to be sent to welcome people from another world.

As for the Konoha Ninja Army...

Theoretically, Tsunade could pull them over, but wouldn't that be blatantly threatening them? Are you trying to intimidate them?

They came to Konoha as exchange students for learning, exchange, and communication...

Therefore, in the end, Hokage Tsunade could only bring a group of ninjas from the village to greet her as a sign of respect.

It's impossible for no one to show up, otherwise it wouldn't be the other side that's embarrassed, but Tsunade herself.

It's worth mentioning that in the welcoming queue, Hyuga Hiashi and Hyuga Hizashi spotted the two figures almost instantly.

Simply put, the sign is too obvious—that same eye-rolling look they all share…

At that moment, Hinata Hyuga and Neji Hyuga both froze instantly.

They never imagined that this so-called "exchange student" sent from the other world would actually be...

And judging by his age...

Not very big?

Fugaku Uchiha waved to Naruto with a smile. The children didn't seem to notice, but Asuma Sarutobi and Kakashi, who were standing at the back of the line, were stunned.

After all, Fugaku Uchiha was once the head of the Uchiha clan, so even if the Uchiha clan had no connection with the village, they had met each other when they were young.

but……

That Fugaku... is that...

Hmm, sunshine?

Hmm... okay, this is from another world, so we can't simply equate them.

Hokage Tsunade, along with Jiraiya and the other two, arrived at the office.

Tsunade looked at the other party: "Although I roughly understand this exchange student system, please explain in more detail how we should cooperate with you."

Hyuga Hiashi and Hyuga Hizashi exchanged a glance, as if to say, "You say it, I say it."

Then Fugaku Uchiha stepped forward and said softly:

"The letter you received from Lord Yua already stated that we will follow your arrangements upon arriving in Konoha. If you are unsure how to arrange things for us, then we can introduce ourselves."

I am a ninja from the Uchiha clan, proficient in Fire Release and shuriken ninjutsu. I'm open to leaving the village for missions, but I'd prefer to work in the village factory. I have extensive experience in frontline production, and I also lead a class of genin there. I'm also capable of conducting training missions.

The image of Fugaku Uchiha volunteering when Yua was assigning people and calling out names flashed through his mind.

Although he did come with ulterior motives, wanting to investigate how the Uchiha clan in this world met its ultimate destruction, he did indeed abandon the other three members of Fugaku's team.

Therefore, Yuya said to him, "Don't worry after you leave. I will have someone continue to lead Minato and the other two. But while you're there... remember to do me a favor."

Fugaku nodded with a serious expression: "No problem, please tell me."

Yuya laughed: "No need to be so serious. It's actually a very simple task. You know I really dislike Danzo in this world, but I can't beat him up, otherwise the Shimura clan won't let it go. So I hope you can go to that world and beat up that world's Danzo. Remember to use this camera to film it clearly for me. If you film it well, I'll give you a bonus."

Fugaku was completely bewildered; how could he possibly bring hatred into the other world...?

Fugaku shook his head; he wouldn't accept such a nonsensical task.

Danzo may be a scoundrel, but he is still the head of the Shimura clan.

He has no grudge against the Uchiha clan, so there's no need for that.

That's what Fugaku Uchiha thought, so he spoke eloquently to Tsunade, showing no intention of taking Yua's mission to heart.

but……

It is widely known what Danzo did to the Uchiha clan.

and so……

Please wait and see...

(End of this chapter)