Chapter 43: Orochimaru Strikes Again

Tailed Beast Jinchuriki's are the ultimate weapon of the major ninja villages, and the power of Tailed Beasts can be said to be devastating.

Even the Kage would struggle against a Tailed Beast, except for the First Hokage of Konoha.

Of course, the strength of each Tailed Beast, from One-Tail to Nine-Tails, varies greatly.

Except for the First Hokage of Konoha, of course.

Perhaps when the Sage of Six Paths distributed chakra, he favored the Nine-Tails a bit more.

Otherwise, how could the Nine-Tails and Naruto easily defeat the other seven Tailed Beasts when working together in the later stages?

But even a One-Tail is not something that an ordinary Jonin can handle, and only a Kage can deal with a fully transformed Jinchuriki .

"How old is this kid?"

Tsunade asked in shock.

"Fourteen."

Ha!

Tsunade and Shizune both sucked in a breath of cold air.

Jiraiya, are you sure you're not kidding me?

A fourteen-year-old Kage?!

This isn't a genius, it's a monster! It's a freak!

The key point is that Jiraiya just said that this kid's swordsmanship is on par with S-rank ninjutsu, and there's not even a trace of chakra in it, meaning that this sword strike is purely wielded by Ryujiro himself.

With such terrifying swordsmanship, even White Fang of the Konoha would probably hand over his title to Ryujiro if he were still alive.

"Not bad, kid. You'll definitely have a place as a future great shinobi of Konoha."

Tsunade slapped Ryujiro's shoulder with pride, completely unaware that he was one of the most powerful people who shook the ninja world.

Some even suspected before that if Tsunade really became the Fifth Hokage, she might mortgage Konoha, after all, Tsunade's personality and her luck in the gambling den really made it possible.

Ryujiro coldly brushed off Tsunade's hand and said indifferently.

"But I'm not interested in being a Hokage. I just want to be strong enough to protect the people around me."

Not interested in being Hokage?

This surprised Tsunade a bit. Wasn't the position of Hokage a lifelong dream for these young ninjas?

But just wanting to protect the people around oneself...

Tsunade's gaze dimmed at this point. Can being strong enough really protect the people around oneself?

The tragedies of Dan and Nawaki...

Perhaps if she had been strong enough, with the strength she has now, maybe Dan and Nawaki wouldn't have died.

"Kid, you do have a bit of a manly demeanor, but don't hang out with Jiraiya too much."

"I know Jiraiya's character best. This guy has had no luck with women since I've known him. If you don't want to stay single in the future, it's best to stay away from Jiraiya."

"Hey! Tsunade! Are you making fun of me in front of the younger generation?"

Jiraiya glared at Tsunade angrily.

Tsunade's tongue was still as venomous as ever after all these years...

Hmm...

No, there's been a bit of a change.

Jiraiya's gaze couldn't help but focus on Tsunade's upper body.

However, just as he stared for only a few seconds, a fist the size of a sandbag smashed into Jiraiya's face.

"Boom!" A sound like a bursting balloon, an invisible shockwave resounded, and Jiraiya flew out like a comet.

"Pervy Sage!"

"Damn it, what are you doing!"

Naruto looked at Tsunade angrily.

"Don't look at me like that, kid. I would have gouged out his eyes a long time ago if it were someone else."

"Besides, Jiraiya is fine."

Tsunade shrugged indifferently.

Jiraiya was smashed into the wall by Tsunade's punch, and the whole person leaned against the rubble. The people around dared not approach, thinking that Jiraiya was dead.

"Ah~."

"Tsunade, you're still the same."

Jiraiya got up, touched the spot where Tsunade had hit him.

Tsunade's monstrous strength was still as terrifying as ever.

"Humph! Jiraiya, your annoying personality is still the same."

Tsunade looked disdainful.

Jiraiya rubbed his neck and chuckled.

"Boss, I'm sorry. The losses here are all on my account."

After all, they smashed someone else's tavern. No matter what, they couldn't just walk away like that. 

Besides, Jiraiya knew that since Tsunade was willing to come out of the gambling den, she definitely had no money left.

The tavern owner looked gratefully at Jiraiya.

Such a good person!

If he were to ask that woman for compensation, she would probably kill him.

Tsunade put one foot on a stool, her imposing manner causing Ryujiro to widen his eyes slowly.

"Alright, Jiraiya, since you've come to find me, it's not just for catching up. Speak up if you have something to say."

"The small talk ends here."

That's right.

The purpose of coming to find Tsunade must not be forgotten.

Jiraiya put away his smile, and said seriously to Tsunade, "Tsunade! Will you become the Fifth Hokage?"

"Eeeeeeeeeeeeeee?!"

Naruto was dumbfounded, and the fish he had just eaten almost choked him.

Hokage?

What's going on?

Does the Pervy Sage want this woman to become the village's Fifth Hokage?

Could it be that the person the Pervy Sage said was very powerful is this woman?

This...

Was it true or not?

Naruto couldn't accept this fact for a while.

"I've said what I wanted to say. What's your answer..."

Shizune, who was on the side, looked nervous. The esteemed Jiraiya-sama wanted Lady Tsunade to become the Fifth Hokage...

What's going on?

Is this the village's decision?

Just as Tsunade was about to speak, suddenly the atmosphere changed in the presence of Jiraiya, Tsunade, and even Ryujiro's face changed.

This chilly aura...

Tsunade and Jiraiya walked out of the tavern, looking at Orochimaru standing on the wall with a gloomy expression.

"Indeed, it's you, Orochimaru."

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