69.I'm Back

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That brat!

I really want to beat him up!

"Hey! Uchiha Kazuki."

With her anger simmering since early morning, Tsunade had to hold it in:

"I've thought about it carefully. I can't agree to your proposal from last night for now. I'll go back to the village with you and personally investigate when we return. If things are really as serious as you say, then I'll help. Just hope by then, you Uchiha won't complain about how much money I owe."

"Oh."

Kazuki's response was very indifferent, because his mood wasn't great due to the reward.

To him, the reward was more important than the mess between the Uchiha and the village.

This affected his future prospects and had to be taken seriously.

In comparison, the issues between the village and the Uchiha could wait.

What does that mean?

Such a flat reaction, did this kid change his mind?

Tsunade's forehead veins bulged, almost forgetting how many times she had the urge to beat Kazuki up.

But Tsunade's desire to vent her anger by beating Kazuki didn't materialize.

Because Kazuki knew she was fuming and didn't give her any chance, he quickened his pace back to Konoha.

This left Tsunade gritting her teeth and following him.

"We're back."

Seeing the iconic walls and gate of Konoha from a distance, Kazuki couldn't help but stretch.

He urgently wanted to return, change into clean clothes, take a hot bath, and then have a good meal.

As for reporting to the police department? That could wait until tomorrow.

Compared to Kazuki, Tsunade had mixed emotions. Finally returning to the home she left long ago, Tsunade felt indescribable.

She couldn't even believe she'd return to Konoha in such a manner.

Tsunade Senju has returned.

At Konoha's gate, a hidden Anbu ninja immediately headed for the Hokage's office.

"So, let's part ways here. If you decide, you can find me at the police department. Just mention my name."

Back in the village, Kazuki gestured at Tsunade, waved, and then vanished.

As for where Tsunade would go, it wasn't his concern.

"Lord Hokage, Tsunade-hime has returned to the village."

In the Hokage's office, the Third Hokage stood up excitedly upon hearing this.

He wasn't sure if Tsunade would be willing to return.

The events back then hurt her deeply. Otherwise, she wouldn't have been running and hiding from the village all these years.

"It's good that she's back, really good."

Excitedly pacing the office, the Third Hokage asked:

"Notify Tsunade and Jiraiya to come see me."

The Daimyo's matter couldn't be delayed any longer; otherwise, all the Daimyos from various countries would come over.

"Yes."

The Anbu ninja respectfully complied, but suddenly hesitated and froze.

"What's wrong?"

The Third Hokage looked at him puzzled. Didn't I just tell you to notify them to come to the Hokage's office?

"Lord Hokage..."

The Anbu ninja was silent for a few seconds, then lowered his head and replied:

"I didn't see Lord Jiraiya."

"So, Tsunade returned alone?"

"No, she returned with Uchiha Kazuki, the captain of the police department, just the two of them."

Saying this, the Anbu ninja bowed his head even lower.

"...."

So that's why you were hesitating. But why Uchiha Kazuki?

Although he had a mission, the one who should have accompanied Tsunade back to Konoha was Jiraiya!

Did they have a falling out?

Or did something happen?

Where's that kid Shizune who's always with Tsunade?

Never mind, Tsunade's return is what matters most, the rest can wait.

"Go notify Tsunade to come to the Hokage's office."

"Yes, Lord Hokage."

Imagined anger didn't come. The Anbu ninja sighed in relief and left the Hokage's office to find Tsunade.

At this moment, Tsunade was still hesitating at the village entrance, unsure whether to go to the Hokage's office or the Senju estate first.

Although the Senju Clan had been civilianized long ago, the Senju estate in Konoha remained, though most valuable things had been sold by her.

Thinking of her years of gambling addiction, Tsunade sighed and patted her forehead.

"Tsunade-hime, Lord Hokage requests your presence in the Hokage's office."

The arrival of the Anbu ninja resolved Tsunade's indecision.

"Got it, I'll head there immediately."

Since she couldn't decide, she chose not to decide at all and went to the Hokage's office first.

Without her reassurance, the Third Hokage wouldn't feel at ease.

Making up her mind, Tsunade headed straight for the Hokage's office.

Without knocking, she opened the office door. What seemed like rudeness was actually the Third Hokage's long-awaited anticipation.

The Third Hokage's three disciples were all somewhat unconventional.

Tsunade barged in directly, Jiraiya liked to come through the window, and Orochimaru, who was sinister as a snake, was the most polite one.

"Old man, you really have aged."

Closing the door behind her, Tsunade glanced at the beaming Third Hokage and sighed.

"Tsunade, everyone ages. I'm glad to see you still so young."

"Cut it out! We're all old."

Not only the Third Hokage, but even the Sannin were old.

Only Tsunade, thanks to her Yin Seal, could maintain the appearance of a woman in her twenties.

Uzumaki Mito was the same until her health deteriorated, and she started showing her age.

"I won't say much. I didn't return to Konoha because of Jiraiya. As for the Daimyo's matter, I actually don't want to get involved. I want to rest and gather some information. I hope I won't be too disappointed."

Knowing the Third Hokage would soon mention the Daimyo's issue, Tsunade preemptively blocked him.

"Uh..."

Tsunade returned not because of Jiraiya's persuasion?

The Third Hokage was stunned.

In that brief moment of distraction, Tsunade had already opened the door and left.

In front of the Hokage's office, Tsunade hesitated again, wondering where to go, home or...

"Shizune, we..."

Habitually starting to speak, she realized her long-time companion was missing.

Tsunade then remembered she had followed Kazuki back to Konoha alone. Shizune should be with Jiraiya.

Indeed, habits are a terrifying thing.

Smiling self-deprecatingly, Tsunade moved her feet. She didn't go to the Senju estate because she didn't want to evoke memories.