Hokage, no one knows better than me how to cultivate talent.

Chapter 97 Tsunade, Trust Me One More Time (Seeking First Subscription)

She knew in her heart that going anywhere else to find Lady Tsunade would be a waste of time.

Casinos were the most likely place for her to appear. Anyone who ran a casino would know Tsunade. There were only three to five casinos in Shirai Town. Kurenai asked around at each one and soon learned Tsunade's exact location from one of them.

She hurried across two streets and alleys, and in the distance she saw that familiar figure walking out of the casino entrance.

"Lady Tsunade." Kurenai stepped forward, stopped in front of Tsunade, bowed slightly, and said respectfully.

Tsunade paused, looked up at the newcomer, and her gaze lingered on Kurenai Yuhi for a moment.

"Oh, it's Hong. What's up?"

"Kurama Yakumo, the daughter of the Kurama clan chief, is currently in a coma due to health problems caused by activating her bloodline." Kurenai Yuhi stated the situation directly, explaining everything in detail. "The village's medical ninjas can't find the cause, and the Third Hokage sent me to invite you back to the village to handle this matter."

"I'm not going." Tsunade replied without hesitation. "I have other things to take care of."

If it were any other ninja, daring to disobey the Hokage's orders like that, they would surely be severely punished.

But Tsunade wasn't afraid at all; both of her grandfathers were Hokage, and the current Hokage was her grandfather's disciple.

In addition to being a Jonin of Konoha, she also has the identity of a princess of the Land of Fire.

Let alone the Third Hokage, even if the Daimyo of the Land of Fire asked her to return to the village, she still wouldn't agree.

"Lady Tsunade..."

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Silent stood to the side, hesitant to speak, her face filled with anxiety.

You don't want to go back to the village, but I do!

I dream of returning to Konoha, living in a warm house, eating a hot meal, and living a peaceful life, instead of following you out into the world, enduring wind and rain, not knowing where my next meal is coming from, and being chased around all the time.

But Shizune knew in her heart that her words never carried much weight in front of Tsunade, and could only hope that her old classmate Kurenai could lend a hand.

Tsunade's answer was exactly what Kurenai had expected. Before she arrived, the Third Hokage had specifically called her to the Hokage's office and given her some instructions.

"Lady Tsunade, the Third Hokage said that this mission to return to the village to treat Yakumo Kurama will be considered an S-rank mission, with a reward of ten million ryo."

Shizune suddenly raised her head, staring at Tsunade expectantly, afraid that she would refuse again.

This ten million taels can not only pay off all the recent debts, but also leave nearly five hundred thousand taels behind.

"When are we leaving?" Tsunade asked seriously.

She definitely didn't agree to it just for a mere ten million taels.

Looking at Tsunade's serious expression, Kurenai couldn't help but sigh inwardly: Lady Tsunade truly deserves to be the role model among these female ninjas. Not only is she incredibly strong, but even her ability to change her expression so quickly is something she couldn't learn overnight. One second she's righteously refusing, and the next she's ready to do anything for the village. This ability to control herself so effortlessly is truly admirable.

"The sooner the better," Kurenai Yuhi said. "Yakumo's situation isn't looking good; the longer it drags on, the greater the risk."

She was also afraid that things might change if she delayed. What if Tsunade changed her mind on the way, or got lured away by some casino? That would be a real problem.

Great.

Kato Shizune cheered silently in her heart.

Finally, I can temporarily escape this life of homelessness and uncertainty about where I'll eat one meal and not know where my next meal will come from.

Tsunade took a step forward and said, "It's too late tonight. Let's set off early tomorrow morning. Let's grab something to eat first!"

"Lady Tsunade, where would we get the money to buy food?" Shizune replied instinctively.

"It's alright, it's my treat," Kurenai Yuhi immediately replied.

"Indeed, the quality of Konoha ninjas is indeed getting higher and higher," Tsunade praised, then leaned close to Kurenai and whispered, "How much money do you have on you?"

"I can make it out in time, I only took two hundred thousand taels with me," said Yuhi Kurenai.

"Then lend it to me for a moment," Tsunade said immediately.

Yuhi Kurenai paused for a moment, then took out the money and gave it to her.

"Lady Tsunade, it's just a meal, why are you asking for so much money from Kurenai?" Shizune asked.

After she finished speaking, she suddenly had a bad feeling.

"Lady Tsunade, you're not thinking of taking another gamble, are you?"

"Mute, please trust me one more time."

Konoha Gate Security Room.

"Zitie, this is braised pork ribs that my mom made for me. Would you like to try some?" Izumo Kamizuki opened the lunchbox and picked up a piece of excellent-looking pork rib with his chopsticks.

"Izumo, you're truly my good brother. You know I love Auntie's braised pork ribs the most." Gangzi stretched his neck forward slightly, took a bite, and looked satisfied. "Mmm, this is the taste, so delicious."

"Izumo, look at these three people walking towards us. Isn't the one in the middle Lady Tsunade?" Kotetsu nudged him with his elbow and gestured with his chin towards the front.

"Zitie, I think you're hallucinating. How many years has it been since Lady Tsunade returned to the village? She didn't even come back for the Third Shinobi World War, how could she possibly be here?" Izumo Shingetsu didn't even look up, picking up another piece of pork rib to continue feeding her.

"It shouldn't be a hallucination. Take a closer look if you don't believe me." Gangzi rubbed his eyes and looked again. "I remember Hong said she was going to find Lady Tsunade when she left the village yesterday. I didn't expect she actually found her."

Izumo Kamiya finally looked up, following his gaze. Her chopsticks hovered in mid-air, her eyes widening in disbelief: "It really is Lady Tsunade! How could she bear to return to the village?"

As they spoke, the three of them had already approached.

As Tsunade stepped through the door, the two immediately straightened their backs, their expressions solemn, and respectfully greeted, "Lady Tsunade."

"Hmm." Tsunade glanced at them indifferently and nodded slightly.

She still had a fairly deep impression of Kotetsu and Izumo Kamizuki, after all, their father was also the gatekeeper back then, and she could vaguely see the shadow of her old friend in their eyes.

Shizune and Kurenai, who were following behind her, looked at Izumo and Kotetsu with strange eyes.

The scene of feeding them was still vivid in their minds. Two grown men, one picking up food with his chopsticks and the other craning his neck to catch it, their affectionate manner gave them goosebumps.

Izumo and Tetsuo noticed the two people's gazes, looked at each other, and couldn't understand why Kurenai and Shizune were staring at them like that.

Could it be that my own Grand Tutor has captivated them?

After completing the registration, Izumo Kamatsuki was allowed to pass directly.

Kurenai led Tsunade and Shizune straight toward the Hokage Building.

"Bang!"

Just as Kurenai raised her hand to knock on the door, Tsunade kicked it open.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, who was leaning over the crystal ball to observe the village, was startled by the noise. He hurriedly cut off the view, looked up abruptly, and was about to lash out at who dared to kick the Hokage's office door. Even Danzo only dared to slam the door shut.

Upon seeing that the person was Tsunade, her anger instantly subsided by more than half.

After all, this wasn't the first or second time Tsunade had done this; he had long since become immune to it after being tormented by her.

"Old man, Kurenai explained everything to me on the way back about Kurama Yakumo. With my medical ninjutsu, there shouldn't be any problem. Give me the ten million reward for the mission first," Tsunade said bluntly.

"Tsunade, although I really want to agree to your request and believe in your abilities, you also know the village's rules. The payment for a mission is settled after the mission is completed. There is never a rule that you should take the money first and then carry out the mission." Hiruzen Sarutobi looked troubled, spreading his hands as if to say, "It's not that I don't want to help you, it's just that the rules don't allow it."

"I'll pay you after the mission, but you can lend me five million first." Tsunade didn't expect him to actually give her the money, and took the opportunity to reveal her true purpose.

"Five million? Where would I get that much money? You know the village isn't what it used to be, we're having a really tough time with cash flow, I haven't received my salary for years." Hiruzen Sarutobi started playing the victim.

"Then one million." Tsunade took a step back, still unwilling to give up.

"I don't have a single penny to my name right now." Hiruzen Sarutobi rummaged through his empty pockets, looking completely innocent.

Doesn't he understand Tsunade?

The tens of millions I borrowed from him have not been repaid, and he disappears every time he gets the money.

Even if he really had no money, he would never dare to lend it out again.

Kurenai Yuhi watched from the sidelines, secretly clicking her tongue in amazement.

She thought she knew enough about Tsunade, but she was wrong. Not only did Tsunade dare to kick down the door of the Hokage's office, but she also dared to borrow money from the Hokage, and she did so with a clear conscience and ease.

"At your age, you're still so petty and have no class at all." Tsunade snorted coldly in dissatisfaction.

"Hehe." Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled obsequiously, but in his heart he thought: Compared to money, what is vision?

Can it be eaten? Can it be used to pay ninjas for their missions?

Seeing that he was unmoved by reason, Tsunade didn't bother to say anything more and turned to leave.

"Lady Tsunade, wait for me!" Shizune, carrying Tonton, jogged after her.

"Third Generation Lord, I'll be taking my leave now." Kurenai Yuhi bowed respectfully.

"Yes, Kurenai, you did an excellent job on this mission. It's a B-rank mission, and the reward is 200,000 taels." Hiruzen Sarutobi nodded.

"Thank you, Third Generation Lord." Kurenai Yuhi said, then turned and left.

She didn't feel anything special about the reward of 200,000 taels. It wasn't that she didn't love money, but she had already lent Tsunade 1 million taels before the mission was even completed.

Thinking about this, she couldn't help but feel a sense of absurdity about "spending her own money to carry out the mission".

"Shizune, are you heading home?" Kurenai Yuhi walked out of the Hokage Building and saw Shizune standing at the intersection looking around. She went up to her and asked.

"Mm." Shizune nodded.

"You haven't been back for so long, is someone cleaning the house? Can you stay here tonight?" Kurenai asked again.

"It seems... I should..."

Shizune was stunned by the question.