Tsunade patted Shizune's shoulder, seemingly comforting her, then looked at Naruto, who had mastered the Yin Seal.
"How is it, little Naruto? Have you stored up your Chakra?"
Naruto slowly opened his eyes and shook his head.
"The amount of Chakra in my body is completely sufficient; there's no need to store it in the Yin Seal."
....
Three black lines appeared on Shizune's forehead, but she was already used to Naruto's humblebragging.
Tsunade nodded, "That's the Uzumaki Clan's physique. They naturally possess abundant vitality and a large amount of Chakra, otherwise, it would be impossible for him to become the Nine-Tailed Jinchuriki."
"Naruto's Uzumaki physique, coupled with the Nine-Tailed sealed within him, means he actually doesn't lack Chakra at all."
At this point, Tsunade's beautiful eyes curiously scrutinized Naruto.
"What exactly do you plan to do by learning the Yin Seal, you brat?"
"It's a secret."
Naruto smiled, not directly telling Tsunade his purpose.
Of course, he couldn't say.
He learned the Yin Seal to allow his Shadow Clone to devour the Kabane's life force.
"Speaking of which, I've learned the Yin Seal, so it wouldn't be bad to extract and store the Dragon Veins in the Yin Seal then."
A flash of inspiration struck Naruto, and this thought appeared in his mind.
"Oh, right, Sister Tsunade, there's one more thing I'd like to ask of you."
Naruto first put aside the thought of storing the Dragon Veins in the Yin Seal and said to Tsunade.
Tsunade felt comfortable being called "Sister" by Naruto repeatedly and nodded with satisfaction, "What is it? Just say it. As long as your sister can do it, I'll agree to everything."
Shizune, holding Tonton, secretly thought, "Oh no, Tsunade has clearly been lost in Naruto's repeated calls of 'Sister'."
"If Lady Tsunade were to become a Daimyo, she would surely be an incompetent one. If she were to become Hokage—"
Shizune's heart skipped a beat, and she quickly shook her head, casting aside those unrealistic thoughts.
"Lady Tsunade is not that kind of person!"
"If she becomes Hokage, she definitely won't lose to any of the previous Hokage-samas!"
Naruto and Tsunade didn't know what Shizune was fantasizing about.
Naruto introduced Karin to Tsunade and explained the situation of the Chunin Exams in the Death Forest, as well as the cruel truth that Karin was the last pure-blooded Uzumaki.
"Karin... the last pure-blooded Uzumaki Clan member..."
Tsunade's brows furrowed tightly, and she clenched her fists, a powerful aura erupting from her.
"Damn Grass Village!"
"It's regrettable that I was powerless when the Land of Whirlpools was destroyed back then. Now, I will definitely protect her."
"Naruto!" Tsunade patted Naruto's shoulder, her beautiful eyes shining with affirmation and gratitude, "You did very well."
"Even if you hadn't said anything, knowing of Karin's existence, I would have taken her as my student."
"Thank you, Sister Tsunade."
Naruto said with a smile, feeling a bit relieved in his heart.
With Karin's Uzumaki Clan physique, training under Tsunade, her future strength would naturally not be poor, perhaps even surpassing a "blank slate" Sakura Haruno.
As for whether Sakura Haruno would still be fortunate enough to become Tsunade's disciple after Karin was taken in, that was hard to say.
After all, Tsunade would be very busy after becoming the Fifth Hokage.
Teaching one disciple already consumed her remaining energy, let alone taking in another ordinary Genin who didn't have Naruto's connection.
The next day.
Jiraiya watched in shock as Tsunade, Shizune, and the others, with their bags packed, prepared to leave.
Jiraiya pulled Naruto aside, covering his mouth with one hand, and asked mysteriously, "Little Naruto, how did you manage to get this stubborn fat sheep, Tsunade, to agree?"
"Also, has Tsunade's hemophobia really been cured by you?"
Naruto said helplessly, "I talked to her all night."
"Hemophobia is a mental illness, so naturally, a mental cure is paramount."
"Just talking can cure Tsunade's hemophobia?!"
Jiraiya stroked his chin, glancing suspiciously at Naruto, who was walking away.
"Hey, you brat! Tsunade! Wait for me!"
Konoha Village.
The plaza in front of the Hokage Building was packed with people.
The Ninja of Konoha and the civilians had faces etched with the exhaustion of surviving a disaster, but also with anticipation for their new leader.
On the giant Hokage Rock not far away, next to the statue of the Fourth Hokage Minato Namikaze, a new silhouette was being diligently worked on day and night, meticulously carved—that was the position belonging to the Fifth Generation.
On the high platform of the Hokage Building, Tsunade extended her arm, donned her brand-new Hokage robe, walked through the shadow-shrouded corridor, and stepped into the sunlight, the giant "Fifth Hokage" emblazoned on her back shining brightly.
Her golden hair was tied up, revealing her smooth forehead and the diamond-shaped Yin Seal, symbolizing power and responsibility.
Her amethyst-like eyes swept over the dense crowd below, exuding a steady, dignified, and reassuringly powerful aura.
"I, Tsunade, hereby swear!"
Her voice, amplified by the sound-enhancement jutsu, clearly echoed throughout the plaza, carrying an undeniable power.
"To inherit the will of the previous Hokage, and to protect the foundation and glory of Konoha!"
"No matter what storms we face, I will lead from the front, crushing all invading enemies with my fists! I will protect all comrades with my medical ninjutsu! Where Konoha dances, fire will burn eternally!"
"Fifth Hokage! Fifth Hokage!"
The crowd erupted in deafening cheers, the sound waves soaring to the sky!
After the pain of Orochimaru's invasion, Tsunade's return was like a stabilizing force, reigniting hope in Konoha.
"Tsunade, that guy, she actually looks quite fitting as Hokage."
Jiraiya stood in the front row of the viewing platform, looking at the radiant Tsunade on stage, his eyes filled with emotion.
"Indeed."
Naruto stood beside Jiraiya, wearing a brand-new Chunin vest, applauding Tsunade with a sincere smile on his face.
"Wow, is that the Fifth Hokage-sama? She's so beautiful, truly a great beauty!"
Ino Yamanaka raised her hand to her eyes, gazing at the high platform, and exclaimed.
Hinata looked around at the bustling crowd, a little shy, and carefully leaned closer to Naruto, whispering, "The new Hokage-sama is named Tsunade. She's one of the Legendary Sannin, on par with Jiraiya-sama, and she's also the First Hokage-sama's granddaughter."
"Hmm~ So she's from the same era as the Pervert Sage, but Lady Tsunade looks so young and beautiful, completely unlike the Pervert Sage!" The cheerful Ino Yamanaka glanced at Jiraiya in disdain, calling him the Pervert Sage, just like Naruto.
"Hey, you little brat, what do you mean by that?!" Jiraiya's eyes widened, his tall body swayed, and he stamped his wooden clogs twice.
"Pfft~"
Ino Yamanaka made a face at Jiraiya, then quickly hid behind Naruto.
Karin had naturally come too.
She had now officially become a resident of Konoha Village and had been taken in as a disciple by Tsunade.
"My teacher is actually the new Hokage-sama!"
Karin was both surprised and shocked, adjusting her oval glasses that had slipped down her nose, then pinching her cheek.