An hour ago, the Hokage's office.

[I regret it so much......]

Tsunade crumpled the official document he had just written into a ball with both hands and threw it into the corner, and around the already overflowing garbage can, there was another burden that he couldn't eat.

Taking advantage of the fact that there was no one around, the usually tough and resolute Hokage changed his normal behavior, picked up the guinea dolphin who was lying in the corner, and started the broken thought mode.

"If I hadn't let Shizun become the director of Konoha Hospital, she wouldn't have been there all day long.

If Shizune hadn't been in the hospital that night, she wouldn't have personally operated on the Uchiha who had returned from a serious injury.

If Shizune hadn't personally operated on the Uchiha, she wouldn't have had a reason to go to the ward all day long to check her condition.

If she didn't go to find out about the condition, then the two people wouldn't be in love and have a good feeling for each other.

"If two people don't have a good feeling, then they won't get married, and Shizune won't get pregnant now.

"If Shizune hadn't been pregnant, I wouldn't have to think about it so much now, and I would have transferred her over as a matter of course to help me deal with all this mess!!"

The fifth-generation Hokage, who had processed 76 documents in the morning, thought so.

[It's such a boring and boring job, and the old man was reluctant to leave before he disappeared? 】

She had reached the point where her brain would go black and reload every time she looked at a word.

Just as Tsunade was in a trance, the guinea pig writhed and escaped from her arms, jumped behind the sofa in the office and hid.

Tsunade suddenly furrowed his brows: "Even you lazy guy wants to avoid me?" ”

She was about to get up and chase after her, relaxing and exercising her muscles by the way, when there was a knock on the office door.

"Hokage-sama, I'm Kurosawa from the market research department, and I'm here to report on the general drop in the price of explosive charms in various countries, can I come in?"

"And me, Hokage-sama, I'm here to ask about the details of the Shadow Rock revision!"

"Hokage-sama, the grandson of the third generation, Sarutobi Konohamaru, is scribbling and attacking teachers in the school again!"

"Hokage-sama, some publishers from the Land of Earth are very dissatisfied with the list of saleable books approved by Elder Fugaku!"

"Hokage-sama, there are twelve people from debt collection companies who keep crying in the reception hall of the Hokage Building, and they can't get rid of it, so I must see you!"

[Here it is again, here it is! Just finished processing a batch and another batch! 】

As soon as he heard about these things, Tsunade felt that there was a lack of interest.

But she can't completely ignore her responsibilities.

So, instead of answering immediately, Tsunade took out the gambling equipment from the drawer, took out the dice, and then buckled the teacup on it and shook it vigorously on the desk for a while, without using any cheating skills.

Then she took three deep breaths, and then jerked the teacup open, and her eyes lit up, and she even felt that the whole room lit up—

There were three 6s on the table! This is the maximum amount that can be shaken under normal circumstances!

[A great success. 】

As if supported by fate, Tsunade rightly shouted out the door, "I'm busy right now!" Go find Elder Fuyue or Elder Lujiu, they can't handle it and come back to me!" ”

The people outside seemed to hesitate for more than ten seconds, and finally left with a mumble in their mouths, and they didn't know what they were complaining about, but they definitely didn't suspect Hokage-sama of gambling at work.

However, before Tsunade behind the desk could relax, he heard a playful laugh from the window: "Hahaha, I wonder if the old man would have regretted it if he had seen this scene just now?" ”

Tsunade wasn't surprised, because the voice was all too familiar to her, and the owner of it was one of the people she trusted most in the world.

"This is the passage I left for the direct dark department, Zilaiya."

"I'm sorry, because I saw a lot of people queuing at the door before, so I decided to go through the window."

Jiraiya stepped in from the windowsill and placed a drink with a golden fat sheep on Tsunade's desk. It is a must-have drink at many casinos and is said to have luck-boosting effects.

"Coupled with the fact that I may have some foreknowledge ability, when I passed by Short Book Street this morning, I prepared a gift for you to make amends, so don't blame me for such a trivial matter."

Tsunade didn't speak, tearing open the mouth of the drink and sniffing it gently.

"I specifically asked for a non-alcoholic version."

Tsunade poured the drink into the teacup with confidence, took a sip, and then quickly swept his gaze over Jirai: "How about this time?" Did you find any useful clues? ”

"Nope. I went to the places that the old man used to love to visit, and even visited the country of the vortex, but I found no trace. ”

Jiraiya leaned back on the bookcase and shook his head gently, "But I'm not surprised, after all, he's the one called 'Doctor Ninjutsu'."

"Even the Great Snake Pill can disappear without a trace, if the old man makes up his mind that he doesn't want to be discovered, unless I go to wake up the Toad Great Immortal for divination, I can only wait for him to appear."

"Could it be another possibility......" Tsunade frowned slightly, and there seemed to be many bad associations.

"I like what the boy named Kyojuro said."

Jiraiya interrupted confidently, "If there is no bad thing that actually happens, don't always fantasize about it."

"That's the old man who taught Konoha Sannin, whether it's physical or mental, he won't be so unbearable.

"Sanshoyu Hanzo has ruined the country like that and can still live peacefully, although the old man is not as good as the second generation, but he is still a lot better than that guy, and it is impossible not to think about it."

"......" Tsunade pondered for a while, agreeing with Jiraiya's opinion, "I hope I'm overthinking." ”

The day she took office was the day when Ape Fei Ri suddenly disappeared from the world.

I thought it was the old man who was in a bad mood and went out to change his mood, but he never came back.

Since about a year ago, every time Jiraiya goes out, he will inquire about the news of the three generations of Hokage, but this news is ...... It's too completely broken.

"Okay, although the search for someone has not come to fruition, I passed by the end valley last night, and I happened to meet Sunset Red and they were investigating the earthquake, and I eavesdropped on it for a while while I was napping."

Jiraiya stepped forward, picked up a pen and drew a simple diagram on the back of a discarded document: "Orochimaru was not only resurrected, but also used the Yaqi technique he stole back then to fight with others, and at least seven of his heads were cut off. His battle with the other party created a deep pit a kilometer wide, and the Valley of the End is now a large lake. ”

"The destructive power of this scale ......" The first thing that immediately came to Tsunade's mind was the person who had already killed Orochimaru once: "Sunset Red, do they think that this is most likely the Uchiha Yoshiyo did it?" ”

"That's what they think. However, in recent years, the analysis of Uchiha Yoshitoi's battle traces in various places has mentioned traces of water erosion and cutting. ”

"But considering the intensity and duration of the earthquake at that time, I think that the crater should not be cut out slowly, but directly blown out by the powerful energy output in an instant, otherwise there would not be such a big movement." ”

"You mean, Tailed Beast Jade?!"

The thought that a wild tailed beast or a human pillar force from another country might be operating within the Fire Nation made Tsunade's mind tense.

"If it weren't for the Tailed Beast Jade, it would only be a super super large spiral pill, but with a spiral pill of this scale, even I can't do it."

Jiraiya originally thought that telling a joke would make Tsunade easy, but it backfired.

"It's the Great Snake Pill again, the Tailed Beast and the Human Pillar Force, plus other messy things, the Fire Country is really going to be a mess."

Since only seven heads remained in place, there is a high probability that Orochimaru has successfully escaped.

After complaining angrily, Tsunade took out a copy of the thick pile of documents and handed it over, "This is a letter received in the morning, sent by Itachi Uchiha, who served as a civil official in the Daimyo Mansion, you can take a look." ”

If the Uchiha wanted to be the Hokage, they had to have the endorsement of the Daimyo, so they were bound to send someone to be stationed in the Fire City and have a good relationship with the Daimyo.

It just so happened that Uchiha Itachi didn't want to be a ninja, and Fugaku saw that this eldest son couldn't get angry at every turn, so he simply sent it over.

Nowadays, Itachi has become a message relay between Konoha and the Daimyo - because the Hokage and the Daimyo are relatives but don't deal with each other very well, so when the two sides are in contact, the choice of words and sentences always highlights an arrogant arrogance.

In order to reduce conflict with each other, the Uchiha Itachi would often polish the letter until it had successfully reduced the offensive language in it, and then present it to both parties.

"Someone attacked the four gold exchange houses in the Fire Nation and stole the information they had gathered for years."

Jiraiya quickly summarized the important content after taking it: "The attacker was black-robed and masked, with a teenage figure, and the weapon he used was a katana hanging from his waist, which was indestructible, and it was suspected that the legendary Kusanagi sword. The attackers caused a scuffle by showing off their katana fishing before finding a reason to launch a counterattack......

"Many veteran shinobi are not the same enemy in the face of their superb sword skills. If it is a vicious ninja who does it, the other party will kill them on the spot without mercy......"

He swept his gaze over it repeatedly, and finally said uncertainly, "Although this letter was sent back by Uchiha Itachi, according to my understanding, the only person who can meet these descriptions is Uchiha Yoshiyong." ”

I've also heard Tsunade say that although Yoshiyu's current saber is not a Kusanagi sword, I'm afraid it's not far behind in terms of sturdiness, and it's normal to be considered a Kusanagi sword.

"It's not impossible. However, if you look at this again, it was also received this morning......"

Tsunade was speechless as he handed Jiraiya a copy of the mandate, the one he showed to Naruto Sasuke Sakura an hour later.

"That Cardo of the shipping company? It's big business......"

After commenting noncommittally, he flipped over the power of attorney and immediately saw the two portraits.

"I remember this mask, it seems that in Naruto's house, there is a similar style ......"

"This is a mask designed by Yoshiyoshi Uchiha himself, and you can't find it anywhere else."

Tsunade pointed to the two portraits, "And of the two masked figures, the short one is also the same as Uchiha Yoshiyu, with a knife at his waist; The tall one, the height seems to coincide with the clone of Purgatory Kyojuro's recent activities in the Fire Country. ”

"What do you mean......"

"The three things of the Valley of the End, the Gold Exchange and the Country of Waves are all possible the handiwork of Uchiha Yoshiyu.

"But if I think about it, the first, as you say, is more likely to have been the work of some man; As for the second one, if Uchiha Yoshito wants to do it, most likely he won't use the cunning method of fishing; So one of them most likely to have something to do with him is this third. ”

Tsunade handed Jiraiya a brush, "It just so happens that I have a task to deliver a letter to Kakashi, and he only needs to do it alone." As for this wave country mission, it's up to you to take Naruto, Sasuke, and Sakura Haruno. ”

"I see what you mean." Jiraiya's expression became rare and serious, "But even if you're worried that Orochimaru or others will take action against Konoha......"

"Although I don't want to say it, Purgatory Kyojuro and Uchiha Yoshiyoshi are safer places for Naruto than Konoha to be around. Once I've figured out what's going on with the other two things and eliminated the potential threat, it's not too late for you to bring them back. ”

Seeing that Jiraiya still wanted to say something, Tsunade directly played the identity card and said undoubtedly: "This is the Hokage's order, carry it out." ”

"That's what you've said...... "Jiraiya scratched his head, "and now, there's no other way to do it." May I ask, though? Of course, it has nothing to do with the task. ”

"What?"

"I can guess why you transferred Naruto and Sasuke to the same class. But this Haruno Sakura doesn't seem to have anything to do with them......"

[In terms of potential, it's not at the same level, so sooner or later it will fall apart......]

"One reason is...... Sakura Haruno is the most improved of the crash course in the graduate medical ninja and can complement the team's shortcomings. ”

Tsunade gave the answer, but not completely.

After a moment of silence, she gave another reason: "In addition, she is the only one in the recent class of graduates who has a dual spirit. ”

"I see." It dawned on me.

The dual spirit, which sounds useless to the ears of ordinary ninjas, feels like a dual personality in a child's mouth, a bit silly.

But for those who practice the "art of spiritualization", the dual spirit is as crucial as the chakra eye is to the Uchiha shuriken.

If Kato had also had a dual spirit, and while some of his spirits were separated from his body, he could barely control his body by relying on even a small part of the spirit that remained, so as to evade and deal with attacks on his body and delay time, maybe history would have been rewritten.

"Don't worry! Tsunade! I know how important this child is to you. ”

Zilai patted his chest heroically, "Even if I can't finish this now, the protagonist can't lose weight for the rest of his life and can only be a dead virgin, I will definitely take good care of these three little ghosts!" ”

"The result of my scratch in the morning is thank you for your patronage, I think you'll be fine."

"Then I'll borrow your good words." Jiraiya stepped out of the window with one leg and turned around and asked, "On the other side, about the gold exchange house......

"I've thought about it. Since it was the sword masters who robbed it, I'd better send an expert to investigate. ”

Tsunade lifted the teacup and took a sip of the drink: "It's just that the silence is not yet the key to pregnancy, so I'll let the Uchiha stop the water for a while, I can just take care of her personally." ”