Naruto: Experience Pain, Start by Copying the Entire Shinobi World

The atmosphere in the Hokage's office was somewhat awkward.

Qian Xuan sat upright with his hands on his knees, like a primary school student listening to a teacher's lecture.

His ear, which had just been badly damaged, still had a suspicious red tinge.

Tsunade sat opposite him, her arms crossed over her chest, and even the large Hokage robe couldn't hide her amazing curves.

She just looked at Qian Xuan quietly, without saying a word.

After a long while, she finally sighed and rubbed her throbbing temples.

"Alright, stop pretending."

Qianxuan immediately put on a playful, grinning expression:

"My wife is brilliant!"

Stop being so cheeky.

Tsunade took two documents out of the drawer and threw them on the table.

"Starting today, Koharu Utatane will step down as head of the medical department, and Enoki Mito will step down as head of the finance department. These two positions will remain vacant for the time being."

This was expected. Qianxuan nodded, waiting for her to continue.

"I will personally take on the role of head of the medical department."

Tsunade's voice brooked no argument.

"As for the finance department..."

Her gaze became somewhat scrutinizing.

"Is that old man you brought back reliable?"

"Absolutely reliable!"

Qianxuan patted his chest and guaranteed,

"He's got the job, plenty of experience, and most importantly, he's obsessed with money. Entrusting the village's purse to him is safer than putting it inside a toad on Mount Myoboku!"

Tsunade snorted, neither agreeing nor disagreeing.

"Then let him give it a try."

She finally relented.

"But I'm warning you, if he dares to embezzle a single penny of the village's money, I'll crush all five of his hearts, one by one."

Qian Xuanqian chuckled twice and quickly changed the subject:

"Those two advisor elders, they're just being allowed to retire like that?"

"Otherwise what?"

Tsunade leaned back in her chair, looking somewhat tired.

"Should we keep them around to keep causing me trouble? Konoha needs new voices. Fugaku and Minato are more suitable for this position than they are."

The office fell silent.

Tsunade gazed at the thriving village outside the window, her eyes filled with a distant longing.

"I wonder what Grandpa and Second Grandpa would think if they saw Konoha like this."

"The First Generation Lord will definitely laugh heartily and drag you out for a drink to celebrate."

Qianxuan answered without even thinking.

"As for the second generation..."

He paused, then said earnestly:

"He'll probably try everything to tie me up in the lab and figure out why I'm so handsome, right?"

Tsunade burst out laughing at his words, instantly dispelling the tense atmosphere in the office.

She rolled her eyes at Qian Xuan, and her allure made his heart skip a beat.

"Get lost."

……

Kakuzu was taken into the Hokage's office.

This was the second time he had met this legendary heroine.

The first time was on the battlefield, a fleeting glimpse from afar.

This time, however, he was in the role of a "subordinate" who was about to take office.

He was very nervous.

Those five hearts, which had weathered countless storms, were now beating wildly, much to their dismay.

He didn't know what awaited him.

Interrogation?

caveat?

Or is it some kind of humiliating contract?

However, Tsunade simply pushed an appointment letter in front of him.

"Konohagakure, Finance Minister."

Her voice was calm.

"Qianxuan recommended you. He said you're very good at managing money."

Kakuzu stared at the appointment letter, at the large, gold-embossed characters, and for a moment, he felt somewhat dazed.

He thought of Takigakure Village, of that assassination mission that had nearly cost him his life, and of the cold, contemptuous faces of the village's leaders after the mission failed.

He then remembered the plate of sizzling, oily saury that the man had pushed in front of him in the restaurant earlier.

Nearly a century of trials and tribulations, betrayals and massacres, all transformed into an indescribable bitterness that rushed straight to the nose at this moment.

Kakuzu slowly knelt on one knee, a gesture that was the most standard and the most willing he had ever made in his life.

He lowered his head, which had been proud for nearly a century.

"A scholar will die for one who understands him."

His voice was hoarse, yet it carried an unprecedented, resounding firmness.

"Kakuzu, I am willing to offer my old bones to the Hokage, Lord Sengen, and Konoha!"

……

The Thousand Hands Mansion became unusually lively.

In the spacious courtyard, Mei Terumi stood awkwardly, looking at the mansion that represented the glory of Konoha's strongest clan, her feelings a mix of emotions.

Chu Xue held Bai's hand tightly, her beautiful face filled with trepidation and unease.

Kimimaro remained indifferent to everything, but his dark green eyes seemed to gain a touch of life when he saw the carefully trimmed potted plants in the courtyard.

"From now on, you will live here."

Qianxuan was like a tour guide leading a group of tourists.

"There are plenty of rooms, take your pick. Just tell the butler what you want to eat or use."

He paused, then looked at Zabuza, the only one whose face clearly showed displeasure.

"What? You think this place is too small?"

"I……"

Zabuza, gripping his disproportionately large sword, said with his neck stiffened.

I want to live alone.

"Oh?"

Qian Xuan raised an eyebrow.

"Ambitious."

Without asking any further questions, he simply took out a scroll, wrote and drew on it, and then handed it to Zabuza.

"Take this and go find a white-haired guy named Kakashi. The house next to his is yours from today onwards."

Zabuza was stunned.

He thought he would be rejected, or even ridiculed.

But the other party just gave him a home so easily?

He looked at the scroll in his hand, the flamboyant handwriting on it seemed to carry a certain scorching heat.

The boy, who had struggled to survive in the blood mist and had never felt a sliver of warmth, suddenly had tears welling up in his eyes.

"I……"

He wanted to say thank you, but the two words seemed stuck in his throat.

In the end, all the words were reduced to a single sentence spoken with a heavy nasal tone:

"You...you're a good person!"

After saying that, he grabbed the scroll and the broadsword, turned around and ran away, his back view showing a somewhat disheveled state of fleeing in panic.

Qianxuan touched his nose, somewhat puzzled.

It's just about getting an apartment, why are you getting so worked up?

Meanwhile, Kakashi Hatake, whom he was thinking about, was at home and suddenly sneezed loudly.

"Achoo! Strange, who's talking about me?"

……

After settling the group of "new employees," Qianxuan led them in a grand procession toward Konoha's commercial district.

You always need to buy daily necessities.

The prosperity of Konoha dazzled these "country bumpkins" from the Land of Water.

A dazzling array of goods, children laughing and playing on the streets, the aroma of various foods wafting in the air...

All of this stands in stark contrast to the gloomy and oppressive Hidden Mist Village.

Even Mei Terumi, who had been keeping a straight face, showed a hint of curiosity in her eyes.

Qian Xuan, like a generous nouveau riche, waved his hand.

"Buy whatever you want! It's on me today!"

So, the group, carrying large and small bags, practically emptied half the street.

Just as Qianxuan finished paying the last bill and was ready to head home satisfied.

A faint voice sounded behind him.

"You're quite wealthy, Sakuya Chigen."

Qianxuan's body froze instantly.

He turned his head stiffly and saw Tsunade, who had appeared behind him at some point.

Tsunade wore a warm, spring-like smile.

But Qianxuan felt as if a Siberian cold front had blown right into his face.

"Where did you get so much money?"

Tsunade asked with a smile.

"I……"

Qianxuan's mind began to work at lightning speed.

Secret stash of money?

No, Tsunade already knew everything about his secret stash of money.

Advance payment of wages?

Even worse, my allowance for the next month has been completely deducted.

"I……"

Qianxuan's gaze began to wander.

"Um?"

Tsunade's smile became increasingly "gentle".

In a moment of inspiration, Qianxuan slapped his thigh!

"Found it on the street!"

After saying that, he felt that his reason was not sufficient, so he quickly added a sentence to try to make his words sound more credible.

"No, it was snatched...snatched! Yes! Lots of people were fighting me for it!"

"..."

"..."

The smile on Tsunade's face froze, inch by inch.

On the commercial street, the sun shines brightly, and life is peaceful and serene.

Only one familiar, piercing scream shattered the peaceful sky of Konoha once again.

"Ouch—! Honey, I was wrong! The money really was stolen... ptooey! It was begged for!"