Chapter 90

"Waah, big sister, teacher, is this Sunagakure? It looks so prosperous!" A child with the Konoha logo engraved on a Chakra car, Senju Nawaki, lay against the glass, gazing innocently at Sunagakure outside the storage base.

Seeing Senju Nawaki's foolish behavior, Tsunade punched him on the head. "Idiot, sit properly. We're here for business, so don't embarrass me. If you do, I'll kill you," she threatened, raising her massive fist.

Instantly, Senju Nawaki sat down, ta-ta, taking his seat. Uchiha Mina, sitting on the other side, laughed softly to reassure Nawaki. Senju Nawaki appeared grateful to Uchiha Mina, his expression conveying that she was his gentle and considerate elder sister, not violent like Tsunade.

"Hmph, Mina, there's no need for that. Nawaki needs to learn his lesson," Tsunade observed Nawaki's expression, growing angrier.

Orochimaru and Jiraiya sat in front, listening with amused smiles. They couldn't participate in this matter.

"Nawaki, how are you doing with Wood Release?" Orochimaru suddenly asked Nawaki.

"Ah, teacher, I, I can use it! Ahaha, I'll become the god of the Shinōbi World in the future!" Nawaki touched his head and laughed heartily. To those unaware, he might come across as a fool.

"Alright, Nawaki, remember, when you meet the Third Kazekage, ask lots of questions and try to appear foolish," Orochimaru looked at Nawaki's expression and knew what he had to do. This fool must not have practiced enough.

Within all of Konoha, only Uzumaki Mito could teach him, but how could she deal with her own children? Orochimaru couldn't teach Wood Release; it was beyond his capabilities. In the end, Sarutobi Hiruzen decided to come to Sunagakure to plant trees. Making Nawaki endure hardship might reduce his foolish temperament, but Sarutobi Hiruzen was unsure.

Senju Nawaki's foolish temperament resembled Senju Hashirama's carefree nature. However, one possessed strength, while the other did not. Stupidity in the hands of someone strong could be seen as kind-heartedness, but in the hands of the weak, it was simply foolishness.

"Why? Did he continue coveting my Wood Release? I should have kept it hidden," Nawaki wondered aloud.

The room fell silent as Senju Nawaki's words echoed. In an instant, countless thoughts raced through the minds of those present. The most immediate one was that someone wanted Senju Nawaki to sever the relationship between Sunagakure and Konoha.

Orochimaru, Tsunade, and Jiraiya exchanged glances, each understanding what the others were thinking. Senju Nawaki must never leave their sight.

"Nawaki, come and tell Big Brother Jiraiya who said such things to you," Jiraiya chuckled, pretending to be foolish as well.

"It was Teacher Masamura from the Academy. He said I should be careful, or else I'll die. I don't really believe it, though. After all, I have teachers, elder sisters, and uncles. They're here, aren't they?" Nawaki scratched the back of his head, grinned, and laughed heartily.

This time, Tsunade didn't scold Nawaki, but she was prepared. Upon arriving in Sunagakure, she had sent a message to Sarutobi Hiruzen. Nawaki's teacher needed to be evaluated.

In the Shinōbi World, anyone could harm Senju Nawaki, but not Sunagakure. They couldn't wait to welcome Senju Nawaki so that he could work hard every day, improving Sunagakure and lessening the burden on Kaze no Kuni. With Wood Release, it would take at least 20 years less effort.

With these additional years, they could accomplish many things.

The distance from the storage base to the entrance of Sunagakure was significant. During their conversation, they arrived without realizing it.

The usual hustle and bustle of people coming and going through the Heaven's Line entrance had ceased. Three days prior, preparations for their arrival had begun.

Hitoshi, accompanied by Pakura, Ebizo, and many other high-ranking officials from Sunagakure, stood at the gate of Heaven's Line.

The Chakra car drew closer and closer until it came to a steady stop about five meters in front of Hitoshi and everyone. Tsunade and Uchiha Mina led Nawaki out from the back, while Jiraiya and Orochimaru descended from the front. Senju Nawaki was situated in the middle.

"Welcome, Konoha Sannin and Miss Boss Mina from Uchiha Entertainment Magazine. Most importantly, welcome Senju Nawaki, the heir of Wood Release," Hitoshi greeted everyone with a smile.

"Hey, you're the Third Kazekage, the strongest person in the world. I want to challenge you!" Senju Nawaki shouted with a mischievous grin.

As Hitoshi had acknowledged his strength and even battled Uchiha Madara, the title of the strongest person in the world belonged to him. Even Uchiha Mina, who was usually gentle, didn't want to defend Nawaki this time.

Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya exchanged glances, complaining about the situation.

When the three of them teamed up, they might not be able to defeat Hitoshi. Yet here was Nawaki, challenging the ultimate boss without hesitation. It was no laughing matter.

"Alright, let's start then," Hitoshi calmly responded, defying everyone's expectations.