Tsunade is a descendant of the Uzumaki clan, the granddaughter of the First Hokage, and a student of the Third Hokage.
Where Tsunade has a great responsibility.
However...
Only now, after seeing Kushina cry in fear, after hearing Reiji's words that pierced like a dagger, Tsunade realized something she had not thought of before.
Where Tsunade is currently trying to take a child... from her own family.
That realization hit Tsunade hard.
Feelings of shame and disappointment began to creep into Tsunade's heart.
Without saying anything further, Tsunade finally decided to leave.
Where Tsunade only said a brief goodbye before stepping out of the room.
Once outside, Jiraiya and Orochimaru were already waiting for Tsunade.
"How is it, Tsunade?" Jiraiya immediately asked with a serious expression.
Tsunade was silent for a moment, then replied in a flat, expressionless voice.
"... Maybe we should wait a few days. Or maybe more than a week."
"I see..." Jiraiya sighed.
Orochimaru, who had been silent until then, suddenly smirked slightly.
"I don't mind waiting longer," Orochimaru said casually. "After all, I also want to explore the Village of Uzushio. A village full of mysteries... that sounds quite interesting."
Jiraiya snorted in annoyance. "Hmph! Orochimaru, that's just your excuse to learn more about Fuinjutsu, isn't it?"
Orochimaru just smiled faintly. "And you? Aren't you interested too?"
Jiraiya chuckled softly. "Of course I'm interested!"
Then, Jiraiya turned to Tsunade.
"What about you, Tsunade?" he asked with a wide smile.
However, this time Tsunade did not answer immediately.
Because for a moment... Tsunade felt uncertain about the decision she had made.
"I... Did you see the boy who just went out?"
Instead of answering Jiraiya's question, Tsunade threw out her own question.
"Eh...? That boy?" Jiraiya furrowed his brow, a bit confused. "I think that naughty kid went that way."
"Thank you, Jiraiya. You and Orochimaru go ahead, I have something to take care of!"
Without waiting for a response, Tsunade quickly stepped away.
Jiraiya let out a long sigh, his expression a mix of annoyance and sadness.
"... No! Why did Tsunade go looking for that naughty boy?"
Orochimaru just smiled faintly, then said in a casual tone, "Anyway, that boy seems much smarter than you, Jiraiya."
"Especially since that boy is a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan. It's not impossible for Tsunade to start taking an interest in him."
Jiraiya's eyes widened, then he glared at Orochimaru in annoyance.
"Orochimaru! You're just adding to the problems, aren't you?!"
Orochimaru merely chuckled softly, not answering.
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Meanwhile, Tsunade continued walking, asking several people around to find out where Reiji lived.
After asking quite a few questions, Tsunade finally found Reiji's house.
Tsunade was taken aback.
The house was simple— even simpler than Tsunade had imagined.
Earlier, Tsunade had clearly seen that the Head of the Uzumaki Clan himself had asked Reiji for help in training Kushina.
Tsunade thought that Reiji must have a special background.
Tsunade imagined a large and luxurious house.
However, what stood before Tsunade was just a small, ordinary two-story house.
After a moment of silence, Tsunade finally extended her hand and knocked on the door.
"Knock! Knock!"
It didn't take long before the door opened, revealing Reiji, who looked at Tsunade with a flat expression.
"You?" Reiji frowned slightly. "What do you want?"
Tsunade hesitated.
At first, Tsunade came with the intention of discussing the relationship between Konoha and the Uzumaki Clan.
However, seeing Reiji's sharp, calm eyes, something within Tsunade changed.
"I..." Tsunade took a deep breath. "I just want to... apologize."
Reiji looked at her with a confused expression. "Apologize? For what?"
Tsunade bit her lip, then lowered her head slightly before finally speaking,
"Isn't it obvious...? I... I came here on a mission to bring one of the members of the Uzumaki Clan to Konoha."
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