Konoha.
The Rookie Twelve were stunned when they heard Tsunade accept the position of Fifth Hokage—and even more shocked that she acknowledged Naruto's potential to become Hokage one day.
"Wait… Naruto… might actually become Hokage?"
"I still think he's an idiot, but—
yeah, he earned some respect today."
"If even a dead-last like Naruto can become Hokage…
then maybe I… could also be Hokage someday…"
Root Base
"DAMN IT! DAMN IT! DAMN IT!!!"
Danzō slammed his cane against the floor.
"That woman Tsunade actually recognizes that brat Naruto as Hokage material?!"
"Orochimaru! What are you doing?! Kill Tsunade and that brat already!!"
He practically wanted to dive into the future footage and do it himself.
"Wait… this is the future.
If I already know what happens…
I can plan ahead!"
His eyes gleamed dangerously.
The footage continued.
["Yin Seal Release — Ninja Art: Creation Rebirth!"]
Tsunade's wounds instantly healed.
["Summoning Technique: Manda!"]
["Summoning Technique: Gamahiro!"]
["Summoning Technique: Katsuyu!"]
At last—
the long-awaited appearance of Tsunade's legendary summon, Katsuyu!
After a brief exchange, the battle of the Three Sannin began in earnest.
"How surprising—Tsunade's summon isn't a pure combat monster, but a support beast."
"That healing ability… stronger than any medical-nin our village has. Terrifying."
"She can split into countless smaller slug clones, and EACH one can heal people?!"
"No wonder it's ranked 14. It completely dwarfs the 'strongest Hokage' and his monkey."
[The battle shifted back and forth repeatedly.]
[Sometimes Tsunade gained the upper hand, sometimes Orochimaru.]
[Finally, with his body undergoing critical metamorphosis and unable to fight properly, Orochimaru chose to flee.]
[Tsunade, drained by her jutsu, reverted to her true aged appearance.]
[The scene ended.]
"That beautiful woman in her twenties…
was actually an old lady?!"
Male shinobi who had been drooling earlier collectively spat blood.
"If I could learn that jutsu, I'd stay young forever!"
Female shinobi didn't care about anything else—they were focused on THAT technique.
Hidden Mist Village
Mei howled with glee.
"HAHAHAHA! Tsunade, you old hag! Still pretending to be young?! Now your true face is exposed!"
But then—
"…although…
if I could learn that jutsu too…"
No woman wanted to grow old—
especially a beautiful one.
Chōjūrō quietly looked away.
She's been treating Tsunade as a rival this whole time.
Tsunade probably doesn't even know she exists…
Hotel near a gambling den
"AHHHHHH!!! DAMN IT!!!"
Tsunade clutched her head.
"My image! My beautiful image!! COMPLETELY RUINED!!"
"Now how am I supposed to show my face anywhere?!"
She had been exposed for her hemophobia…
beaten up by a no-name medic assistant…
and then her elderly form was broadcast to the entire world.
"Lady Tsunade, please calm down! That's just the future!"
"But everyone already saw it!!!"
Tsunade was on the verge of a breakdown.
Konoha – Root Base
"TSUNADE!!!"
Danzō's face darkened to the color of ink.
She had agreed to be Fifth Hokage.
And worse—
She acknowledged Naruto as the future Hokage.
Meaning the Sixth Hokage could very well be Naruto.
Even if Tsunade died,
Danzō still might never get the position.
Unacceptable.
"I must eliminate Tsunade and Naruto before this future happens!"
"I will become Hokage—
anyone who stands in my way must DIE!"
He touched the numerous Sharingan grafted onto his arm.
"The power of ten Izanagi—
should be enough."
"Even blindness will not stop me…
from becoming Hokage!"
Pure Land
[Hashirama: My granddaughter sure… grew a lot… everywhere…]
[Mito: Husband, don't be sad. She's fifty. Aging is normal.]
[Madara: Hashirama! Your granddaughter looks older than YOU! Hahahaha!!]
[Tobirama: Madara, you lost the bet. Accept it.]
[Mito: That's right. Prepare for your punishment.]
[Madara: Don't worry! I always honor my word.
When I revive, I'll help Hashirama revive too.
As for you, Mito—you can stay in the Pure Land forever. Hahaha!!]
Madara thought smugly:
They think I lost? I actually won!
When the footage ended, many still wanted more.
Hidden Stone Village
Ōnoki nodded.
"Tsunade's performance…
Overall, still acceptable."
Black Zetsu: "Only acceptable?"
Hidden Cloud Village
Ay laughed loudly.
"She's much stronger than the so-called 'strongest Hokage' who sacrificed his life to seal one of Orochimaru's arms!"
Mabui: "It appears Tsunade will indeed become Fifth Hokage. I'll begin compiling her dossier."
Konoha
"Kuso! Naruto stole the spotlight AGAIN!"
Kiba gritted his teeth.
If only he could appear in one of these ranked scenes, he'd show off too!
"I can't wait for the next ranking!"
"Look! The scroll is glowing again!"
"A new name!!!"
The golden light burst forth.
[13th Place on the Summoned Beast Ranking: Manda!]
[Summoners: Orochimaru, Sasuke!]
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