Long blonde hair split into two ponytails hanging behind her,
The door opened, and the imposing Tsunade accompanied by the quiet Shizune appeared before Uchiha Fugaku's eyes,
Fugaku was about to greet Tsunade when he was interrupted by her direct question: "Is Zetsu here?"
Fugaku was slightly taken aback, his gaze passing over Tsunade to look at Shizune behind her... Shizune subtly nodded to him, silently following Tsunade, half a step behind her.
It's rare... It's not often that the "Legendary Sannin," who are usually elusive, would visit proactively,
From Fugaku's understanding of Tsunade, she shouldn't be here; she should be gambling in the casino or drinking at the tavern after losing money.
The man withdrew his gaze without a hint of expression, turning aside to allow them into the entryway,
"Please wait, Tsunade-sama, Zetsu is still asleep. I will go and wake him."
"Who is here, Anata (husband)?" From the kitchen adjacent to the entryway, the curtain lifted, revealing a gentle face,
Uchiha Mikoto, wearing an apron around her waist and holding a spatula, poked her head out and said in surprise, "Tsunade-sama...."
As she spoke, she hurriedly came out of the kitchen and bowed respectfully to Tsunade.
The "Legendary Sannin" just then remembered she might have been too impatient and rash, stepped forward two steps, and personally helped Uchiha Mikoto up, turning her head to apologize to Uchiha Fugaku: "Sorry for coming to disturb you so early. I really have something important to ask this child."
"Then I'll go call him right now."
"No hurry... let the child sleep a bit more."
Fugaku and Mikoto exchanged a glance,
The latter smiled gently, "Alright, I happened to make breakfast, Tsunade-sama, if you don't mind, have a simple bite here."
"Mikoto's cooking is excellent; you must try it, Tsunade-sama, please sit." Uchiha Fugaku echoed Uchiha Mikoto, gesturing to the tatami, inviting Tsunade to sit at the top seat,
Tsunade thanked them and sat down with Shizune.
At the right moment, Fugaku brewed two cups of tea and pushed them over,
Tsunade and Shizune each took a cup and sipped gently, but who knew, in the next second,
As Fugaku's leisurely words came through, both hands trembled, almost spilling the tea!
"Tsunade-sama, are you here for Mokuton?" Fugaku, without a hint of expression, also poured himself a cup of tea, speculating the purpose behind Tsunade's sudden visit to find Roy, apart from... Mokuton seemed to have no other attraction worthy of her attention.
After all, it's Mokuton, a formidable Jutsu that only the First Hokage could master,
As the granddaughter of the First Hokage, it's reasonable for her to be curious due to circumstances, and moreover... Fugaku's gaze was profound, and he instantly guessed,
It's quite likely the Hokage told her this news......
Unconsciously, it seemed as if there was a gaze hovering over the Uchiha Clan's location,
Uchiha Fugaku guessed correctly,
Since Tsunade slammed the door and left...
Inside the circular Hokage Ninjias office in the Hokage Tower, the crystal ball flickered, and Sarutobi Hiruzen, after a moment of contemplation and hesitation, activated the Telescope Jutsu, using chakra to project his gaze over,
However, learning from previous lessons,
This time Sarutobi Hiruzen did not abruptly approach but merely hovered over the courtyard, quietly waiting.....
This wait lasted the whole morning.....
Inside the house, in the living room,
As expected, Tsunade and Shizune showed noticeable fluctuation in their emotions.....
None of the "Legendary Sannin" who made their name in Konoha, the leading village under the Hokage, were fools; Jiraiya as well as Orochimaru had their shining moments, let alone Tsunade, who in the original work, single-handedly carried the burden after Sarutobi Hiruzen's death, succeeding him as the Fifth Hokage...
The sensitive woman detected a hint of discrepancy from Fugaku's words!
She leaned forward, placing her generous chest on the table, and eagerly asked Uchiha Fugaku, "That child Zetsu... did he demonstrate Mokuton to you?"
Beside her, Shizune also looked over....
Fugaku's brow slightly furrowed imperceptibly,
Seeing this, it seemed Tsunade was still unaware,
Could it be that the Hokage hadn't told her?
Thoughts swirling, Fugaku was silent for a moment before gently nodding, "The cup in front of you was made by Zetsu."
No matter the situation, now that they were here, lying would not deceive Tsunade; she just needed to ask Sarutobi Hiruzen upon returning... Fugaku straightforwardly spoke the truth, additionally harboring the idea of using Mokuton to protect Roy,
Because, this is Mokuton, a wood-release that only the First Hokage could control, in the current ninja world, whether Cloud, Mist, or Rock Hidden Village, such talents needed to be strategically reserved... This is why Fugaku wasn't afraid of Tsunade knowing, but rather, the more she knew, the more she'd care; and the more she cared, the more she'd pay attention, inevitably taking measures to prevent anything from going amiss.
Tsunade bowed her head, picked up the cup again,
At first she hadn't noticed,
Now rubbing the teacup, she felt the smooth, delicate texture of its surface, clearly not... carved by a rasp....
For a moment, the woman was lost in thought, staring... forgetting to speak....
"Tsunade-sama...." Noticing Tsunade's demeanor, Shizune knelt behind Tsunade, gripping the teacup tightly, mimicking Tsunade's gentle rubbing of the cup's wall, instantly sensing Tsunade's emotions,
It was a complex wave of excitement and confusion intertwined, surging restlessly,
Just as Tsunade-sama had firmly denied saying to Hokage-sama back in the Hokage Tower... "The caster can never be an Uchiha"... If what Uchiha Fugaku said is true, then... that child....