55 Chapter 055
Kirigakure
Mei's Office
"Mei-sama, another batch of gifts from the Daimyo," Ao entered with a stoic face and informed her.
Mei looked up at Ao and let out a smile.
"Ao, what are you doing? Why aren't you doing what I ordered you to do?"
Ao's face tightened.
All the high-ranking officials kept sending impressive gifts to Mei, hoping that she would feel grateful and employ a large group of ninjas under her command.
And to avoid this situation every time, Mei ordered Ao to distribute these gifts equally among the villagers.
"It's just that...," Ao's operative eye watered, even his blind eye.
"You deserve to know, I am so proud of how you have managed to rescue Kirigakure, Mei-sama."
Ao was a sensitive person when it came to Kiri's affairs, so every time a batch of gifts arrived, he would first inform Mei before distributing them.
"It's fine, stop being so sentimental. I already told you that with me here, Kirigakure would return to its former glory."
Mei waved her hands to dismiss Ao.
However, a ninja suddenly appeared in front of them and kneeled down.
Ao was used to this, so he didn't go on guard.
"Mei-sama, Zabuza and a boy are at the village gates, requesting an audience with you."
The ninja clone's eyes didn't fluctuate at all, making him look somewhat terrifying.
"At last!"
Upon hearing this, Mei let out a sigh of relief. She had been waiting for this news since the day she sent word to Zabuza.
She quickly stood up, wanting to personally welcome them.
With this, her plan to recreate the Seven Ninja Swordsmen group could finally be set in motion.
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Sunagakure
Village entrance
A group of ninjas gathered, waiting for someone.
When they saw the figure approaching, they kneeled down respectfully.
"Baki, I entrust the village to you for a few days." Rasa looked at Baki with his usual serious gaze.
"Hai!" Baki responded respectfully.
Today was the agreed upon day for Rasa to visit Konoha and meet the infamous Uzumaki Kushina.
Beside him was his son Gaara, with his usual indifferent and cold gaze.
However, his other two sons also requested to come to Konoha. After all, he always kept them locked up at home or training, so he didn't refuse.
"Gaara, wipe that dead expression off your face." Kankuro teased his brother. He was a little excited to visit Konoha, especially the rumored Uchiha commercial street.
He had eavesdropped when his father was informed about the different types of puppets exhibited there.
Kankuro's mouth almost drooled at the thought of touching these puppets.
Gaara gave his brother a cold stare, but Kankuro was too absorbed in his fantasy to pay attention.
Temari had to intervene to prevent them from fighting, as usual.
The group departed after a few minutes.
It consisted of Kazekage Rasa, a group of 5 Elite Jōnin ninjas, and his children.
At the top of the Kage Tower, an elderly woman looked in the direction of the village entrance.
"Rasa, I hope you succeed."
Chiyo said with a melancholic look, feeling somewhat guilty for the boy's fate.
And this boy was naturally Gaara.
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Three days later
Konoha
Tsunade was in the middle of terrible paperwork when someone knocked on her office door.
The guest entered with permission, and Tsunade was surprised by who it was.
Her face almost wrinkled upon seeing him.
It was Dan.
Since returning to Konoha, Dan had stayed at the Senju mansion for a few days before finding a place to live.
He currently lived in an apartment complex not far from where Tsunade was.
Tsunade thought that Dan could overcome this, just like she did over the years, but it seems she underestimated the matter.
Repeatedly, he comes and brings her a bento along with some sake and distracts Tsunade.
For him....
This little exchange with her is the best thing that happens to him in the day and he is very happy.
However, the feeling is not the same for Tsunade, this is like sharing with an old acquaintance.
Just like when she used to drink in the company of Jiraiya.
Except now, Tsunade feels a little guilty with herself.
Days ago, she described that she was indeed pregnant.
She went to confirm it with Kushina and she almost made the whole village find out.
According to Kushina, they might be twins, but since it was still too early, she couldn't confirm it, but there was a higher chance of them being twins.
Right now, Tsunade didn't know how to face Dan, even Jiraiya, with so many rejections she gave him over the years, hinting that she would be alone forever.
Just when she was about to say a word, an ANBU appeared kneeling in front of Tsunade.
"Tsunade-sama, the Kazekage and his children are at the village gates."
Upon hearing this, Tsunade remembered the saying "saved by the bell".
Dan's visits were a bit uncomfortable for her, so many times she prayed for someone to interrupt them.
Unexpectedly, today they did.
"I will go personally," Tsunade said with a serious look.
Then she turned to Dan.
"It will be for another time," she said and disappeared in a shunshin.
Dan was fascinated by Tsunade's serious face when it came to important matters, which made him long for her even more.
However, his thoughts were interrupted by a clearing of the throat in the middle of the office.
He hurried out as his presence without the Hokage present was not required.
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Konoha entrance
"So this is the famous Konoha," Temari had to admit that this territory was largely incredibly suitable for living.
Unlike being surrounded by sand.
"Such a large territory and even most of it unexplored, no wonder all the countries have wanted to overthrow it and take part of its territory," Kankuro couldn't help but be amazed as well.
The only one who remained always stoic and indifferent was Gaara.
A few minutes later, Tsunade appeared surrounded by a group of ANBU.
"Hokage," Rasa greeted respectfully.
Tsunade also returned the greeting and looked in Gaara's direction.
"So this is the boy."
Tsunade couldn't help but be surprised by the boy's willpower to stay awake and not sleep all the time.
Such an act was deserving of praise.
Without further words, she led them to the Uzumaki residence.
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