Classics Last Forever

Nawaki missed the best treatment time, and his injuries had stabilized in the days after the surgery. Even if he recovered, Nawaki's body had lost the potential to become a ninja. It could only be an ordinary person in the future. Therefore, Tsunade was not studying healing medical ninjutsu but regenerative jutsu for repair.

Tsunade felt that Nawaki's experience was related to her own. If she had not given Nawaki her grandfather's necklace, he would not have been excited and failed to notice the explosive trap. Therefore, Tsunade really wanted to develop regenerative jutsu so that Nawaki would have the hope of becoming a ninja again.

"Kushina, are you out of money again?"

Tsunade saw Kushina shyly twisting, looking hesitant to speak and guessed that she must have come to her for help. However, the only thing she could ask for in the village was pocket money.

But the expenses seemed too high. Even if it has something to do with chocolate, didn't he give Kushina 100,000 Ryo a few days ago?

"Because I caused a small accident today."

After hesitating for a moment, Kushina finally told Tsunade about what happened today.

Tsunade's mouth twitched after hearing it. How could a 'precious wooden board' cost 100,000 Ryo? A few hundred Ryo should be enough. And the hidden weapon that Kushina mentioned, although it was amazing, might also cost that much. This foolish girl was probably deceived by that guy.

However, from Kushina's description, that guy seemed a little cowardly. After being frightened by Kushina, he might have had a stress response. Tsunade suddenly thought about cats. This kind of creature would be cautious when encountering a stranger and might have a stress response once approached. It was exactly the same as Cain's symptoms. He probably took all of Kushina's money just to teach her a lesson, or else her jokes would get worse and worse.

"Forget it; let's just consider it a lesson. However, you have also overdrawn your pocket money for next month. You need to save from now on."

Tsunade took out her wallet and gave Kushina 50,000 Ryo. Although she hadn't done any missions recently, the hospital allowance was quite substantial. In addition, many nobles from the Fire Country would come to Konoha for medical treatment, and they would usually give a lot of money to the medical ninjas who treated them.

Tsunade was the most famous among them, and her medical ninjutsu was already the best in Konoha.

If she were not currently engaged in medical system reform and researching regenerative jutsu, earning money would be a piece of cake with her healing skills.

After receiving the money, Kushina happily left. If she could get what she needed from her big sister Tsunade, there was no need to ask her grandmother Mito.

***

During his time in Konoha, Cain funded an orphanage, found Nono Yakushi, restocked several shops, opened a game hall, and was preparing to open a barbecue restaurant and izakaya.

Konoha also asked Cain to bring in another batch of medicine, but not as much as the previous two times. It had been over a month since the last time, and the medicine consumption was expected to be low.

However, when buying medicine, Hiruzen suddenly asked, "Cain-san, I heard you were planning to donate to the orphanage."

"Yes, it is true. I've been a wandering merchant for a long time, and I've seen too many tragedies like homeless children. So, I wanted to do something. Although the money is not much, it is enough for them to have enough food and clothing."

Cain sighed. He was now performing the war-weariness emotion perfectly. Even Hiruzen couldn't help but sigh when he saw Cain's expression.

"It should be Konoha's responsibility, but I didn't expect to burden you, Cain-san. As the Hokage, I am somewhat irresponsible."

"You don't have to say that. Third Hokage, I'm just doing my part. It's nothing."

Cain's words made Sarutobi Hiruzen feel a little choked up. 1,500,000 Ryo a month for three orphanages was 18,000,000 Ryo a year. That was not even counting how long the funding would continue. He would never let Konoha spend so much money if it were up to him. This amount of money would be enough to cover the equipment expense of the ANBU for three months.

Later, Sarutobi Hiruzen asked Cain about Kushina's situation. Still, Cain pretended to answer normally, saying that she was just a wealthy girl. Although Cain didn't stay in the Hokage Building for long, most of the questions were about Kushina, enough to show Sarutobi Hiruzen's intention today.

However, few people in Konoha know about Kushina's secret, and Cain also has the testimony of Mito Uzumaki that there was no malice involved. In addition, with Cain's recent donations to the orphanage and his business of selling medicine, Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't ask too many questions. After the handover with Homura Mitokado was settled, he smiled and had the ANBU escort Cain away.

After Cain left, a person walked out of the side door of the Hokage's office, and it was Danzo had just returned from the front line.

"Danzo, you heard what happened just now. Don't be too suspicious," Sarutobi Hiruzen said.

"Hiruzen, be careful not to make any big mistakes. Tsunade encountered this person on the battlefield in Amegakure, and we must be vigilant about this person. Kushina will be the next Jinchuriki of the Nine-Tailed Fox, so it's best not to let him get too close to her," Danzo said coldly.

"We'll have to see what Kushina thinks about this. Are you trying to control her actions?" Sarutobi Hiruzen looked at Danzo and continued, "Cain didn't stay in Konoha for long, and even if he did, he rarely went out. You can't restrict Kushina from going to dessert shops. If you have this idea, go talk to Mito-sama yourself."

Danzo choked upon hearing this and wondered how he dared to bring up this matter with Mito. If he really did go, he would definitely be scolded for making a fuss. Danzo s true intention was to have the Root train Kushina as soon as possible so that she could unleash the tailed beasts' power after becoming a Jinchuriki. This way, Konoha would have strategic deterrence in the next war.

But if Uzumaki Mito is still alive, Danzo will never be allowed to train the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. Even Danzo doesn't dare to play tricks on Mito Uzumaki.

"Sarutobi, Suna didn't use the Tailed Beasts this time, so they couldn't tell if Konoha's Nine-Tailed Fox could participate in the war. If they discover that the Jinchuriki cannot fight, the next time they start a war, the Konoha ninja will face the Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beasts from other villages!" Danzo said loudly. If Konoha didn't train the Jinchuriki of the Nine-Tailed Fox as soon as possible, they might not have time to do so when the next war comes.

"I have a plan for this. Danzo, Root's responsibility is to cultivate talents for ANBU and execute missions outside the village. Don't interfere with other matters!" Sarutobi Hiruzen raised his voice slightly and said to Danzo. At this time, he was still a strong ninja, not the indecisive Third Hokage decades later.

"Now I am the Hokage, and I will handle the matter of Kushina and Cain."

After hearing this, Danzo gritted his teeth. He was only a little late, and he lost the position of the Hokage. Tobirama Senju, choosing Hiruzen as the Hokage will be your biggest mistake, Sensei!

"Hiruzen, you will regret this," Danzo said.