In Konoha, they wiped out the Sarutobi clan at the start.

"Chinatsu?" Kakashi and Tsunade were both taken aback when they saw Chinatsu.

"Mom, I want to go with Kakashi and Karin too." Chinatsu's pretty face was filled with an innocent smile as she walked to Tsunade's side, massaging her mother's shoulders as she said in a spoiled tone.

"No." Tsunade closed her eyes, her head aching, and resolutely refused.

"I'm very strong, even Kakashi is no match for me," Chinatsu said urgently.

Upon hearing this, Tsunade slightly raised her eyelids, only to see Kakashi with an embarrassed smile on his face, rubbing the back of his head as he said, "Um... Lady Tsunade, it seems that's how it is."

Yesterday, after Kakashi tested the strength of Naruto, Sakura, and Karin and had his bell stolen, he was dragged into a match by Chinatsu. Although Kakashi didn't go all out, Chinatsu's strength was indeed beyond his expectations.

For a fleeting moment, he felt as if he were fighting against Fujiwara Chiya.

If they really go all out, the outcome might be unpredictable.

Hearing Kakashi admit that he was inferior to Chinatsu, a hint of surprise flashed in Tsunade's eyes, but she still refused, "It's still not good enough, you're too young."

"Why are you like this?" Chika pushed her mother's shoulder and started to whine.

"Being cute won't work," just as Tsunade was about to refuse, Chiya's voice suddenly rang in her ears, "Just let her go."

Tsunade paused, then abruptly changed the subject, asking Kakashi, "Kakashi, do you think Chinatsu can go?"

Upon hearing this, Kakashi was momentarily confused. After a moment of silence, he finally gave a fair answer: "Whether it's ninjutsu, taijutsu, genjutsu, or timing, Chinatsu is undoubtedly impeccable. Moreover, she possesses sensory abilities comparable to Fujiwara Chiyo, which is more useful than any combat experience. Excluding age, I personally believe she is capable of handling this mission."

"I see." Tsunade pondered for a moment, then nodded. "Alright, this mission will be handled by Team 7 and Chinatsu. Also, considering that our opponents are three Akatsuki members, I will arrange for Team Guy, who is on a mission nearby, to support you."

"If that's the case, then that would be perfect." Hearing that Might Guy and the other three were there to support them, Kakashi breathed a sigh of relief.

"Thank you, Mom." Chika happily jumped into Tsunade's arms.

"Don't get too excited. Once you get there, you'll have to follow Kakashi's instructions. If you dare to act recklessly, you'll never be able to leave again," Tsunade warned.

"Yes, yes." Chinatsu readily agreed. She then turned to Kakashi to receive her orders and left the Hokage's office.

"Wait." Tsunade called out to them.

The two turned around, and Kakashi asked hesitantly, "Lady Tsunade, is there anything else?"

Tsunade hesitated for a moment, then said seriously, "As I said before, this enemy is no ordinary foe. As the Hokage, I cannot sacrifice Konoha's ninjas for the sake of Sunagakure. Although Konoha and Sunagakure are allies, your lives are more important than anything else. If you encounter an insurmountable crisis, I will allow you to abandon this mission."

"Especially Naruto, he has a rather impulsive personality, so we must keep a close eye on him."

"I see," Kakashi nodded, and said seriously, "I understand."

"Alright, let's go then." Tsunade waved her hand.

Kakashi and Chinatsu turned and left the office.

After they left, Shizune finally spoke up, "Lady Tsunade, are you really going to send Miss?"

"It wasn't me who told her to go, but someone else did. Come out." As Tsunade finished speaking, Chiya, dressed in a red cloud-patterned black robe, emerged from the shadows.

Shizune was startled. "Lord Senya!"

"Hey, Shizune, long time no see. Still flat-chested." Chiya looked Shizune up and down and greeted her.

"Lord Chiya, you've really gone too far." Shizune's pretty face instantly turned red. Then Chiya said, "Could you please step out for a moment? Tsunade and I have something to discuss."

"I understand." Shizune gave Tsunade a deep look, then turned and walked out of the office.

"When did you get back?" Tsunade asked casually.

"Just now," Qianye said without batting an eye, spouting nonsense with a straight face.

Actually, he came back last night and even spent the night at Kurenai's place. He also went to see Hinata early this morning to check on her development.

After finishing these tasks, he finally arrived at the Hokage's office.

However, he dared not say this to Tsunade.

Otherwise, things would turn upside down.

"Tell me, what exactly happened?" Tsunade naturally stood up and made way for him. Chiya sat in the office chair, and then Tsunade sat on his lap.

Chiya's lewd hands reached into Tsunade's collar, eliciting a coquettish reproach from her. She chuckled and said, "Just as you said, I participated in the Akatsuki's kidnapping of the Kazekage. Not only that, but before that, I also captured the Five-Tails Jinchuriki on my own."

"Why would you help the Akatsuki do something like this?" Tsunade slapped away Chiya's groping hand, turned and put her arm around Chiya's neck, asking in confusion.

"It's nothing, I just found it interesting," Qianye said with a smile.

"Interesting?" Tsunade said, somewhat annoyed.

"Yes, interesting." Chiya leaned in and kissed Tsunade lightly on the cheek. "If it weren't for you and Chika, the Konoha ninjas I fought before would probably have been killed by me long ago."

"What are you thinking? What do you value human life?" Tsunade pushed Chiya away, broke free from his embrace, and stood up. She looked at Chiya again with disappointment, unfamiliarity, and heartache.

"I just said it, didn't I? If it weren't for you and Chika, you wouldn't be here, would you? That's why I didn't do it." Chiya patted her thigh, gesturing for Tsunade to sit back down.

"No way, if you don't explain yourself clearly today, don't even think about touching me again." Tsunade was filled with unease. In the past, she could deceive herself when the Akatsuki hadn't caused any major trouble, but now, even the Kazekage of Sunagakure had been kidnapped. She was worried that Konoha would be next in the near future.

When that time comes, facing off against Qianye, what will she do?

After a moment's thought, Chiya gave a vague answer, "Probably to witness the future of this ninja world."

Tsunade was taken aback. "What do you mean?"

"Let me ask you a question: what is the most important element that can unite a group?" Qianye asked with a smile.

"The bond and mutual trust between comrades?!" Tsunade blurted out words from the Will of Fire that even she herself didn't believe.

Qianye slowly shook his head.

"A wise leader?" Tsunade continued to ask.

"Your eyes have already betrayed you." Qianye shook his head again, his smile suddenly fading, and said in a deep voice, "How could it be something so trivial? Of course it's an enemy."

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