I am the new Hokage of Konoha.

She wasn't deaf, so she naturally heard the conversation inside the building.

If at first she thought it was just some drunk person rambling nonsense, then after several people brought it up, her brows furrowed involuntarily.

The fact that Orochimaru had defected at the very beginning had already greatly shocked her.

Although she was very dissatisfied with Orochimaru for not protecting Zhou Dao as his teacher because of Nawaki's death, they had fought side by side for so many years, so she felt very complicated when she heard that her teammate had defected.

Keep in mind that this was one of the legendary Sannin of Konoha who defected, so you can imagine how much damage this would do to Konoha's reputation.

However, one shocking piece of news after another made her heart race with restlessness.

Orochimaru was actually killed by Yun Ting?

Although she didn't have the same deep bond with Orochimaru as Jiraiya, Tsunade was still somewhat upset upon hearing the news.

However, the news that Yun Ting knew Wood Release was like a sharp sword, immediately breaking her defenses after her mind had been filled with complicated thoughts.

Wood Release?

Is it really Wood Release?

Could it be fake?

However, she was well aware of Orochimaru's power, and Yun Ting was able to kill him using Wood Release.

So, it's true that Yun Ting knows Wood Release?

Tsunade didn't know whether she should be happy or sad.

It's good news, because Konoha has gained another Wood Release master. Both his fame and strength can offset the impact of Orochimaru's defection.

Sadly, Orochimaru is dead after all.

Furthermore, and most importantly!

As the granddaughter of Hashirama Senju, even though she was a direct descendant of the Senju clan, she couldn't awaken Wood Release, while Senju Kumo-tei succeeded. How could she bear this?

You should know that when I was a child, I cried many times in private after I found out that I didn't have the talent of Wood Release.

Looking at the exact amount of money on the table, exactly the same as before, Tsunade, whose face was now as red as if she had been dyed, finally understood the meaning of this special situation.

That's half joy and half sorrow.

Chapter 41 The Reunion in the Wet Bone Forest

Nearby, Shizune, who had also heard the news and was terrified by Tsunade's constantly changing expression, was about to muster the courage to speak when she suddenly heard the former shout:

"Mute!"

"Here!" Shizune answered immediately with a start, while the pig in her arms rolled its eyes back as Shizune suddenly tightened her grip on its arm.

"Pack up the money, let's go back," Tsunade instructed.

"Yes, Lady Tsunade." Shizune immediately and efficiently put all the money on the table into her bag, while Tonton, who had jumped to the ground, finally breathed a sigh of relief.

"Lady Tsunade, are we going back to Konoha?" After tidying everything up, Shizune naturally assumed they were going back to Konoha, given what had happened.

To her surprise, Tsunade shook her head and said, "I'm not going back. Some things can be clarified elsewhere."

Compared to Jiraiya, who would occasionally go back to report information, Tsunade genuinely didn't want to return to Konoha.

Even now that Yun Ting has become Hokage, the situation is different.

But now the opponent has awakened Wood Release, hasn't he?

The thought of people inevitably comparing her to Qian Shou Yun Ting when she returned made her very unhappy.

So I'm not going back.

Anyway, there are places to ask the person involved for details.

Also.

The application of Wood Release is not something that can be mastered overnight.

Judging from the timeline, it's highly likely that Yun Ting had already awakened Wood Release when she fought him.

He didn't say it at the time, but he was probably quite smug inside.

Especially when facing oneself.

The thought filled Tsunade's eyes with rage.

Just wait, we'll settle the old and new accounts together later.

"Back to the inn." Tsunade stormed back to prepare, even putting aside her daily drinking plans for the time being.

With a hint of disappointment, Jingyin could only pick up Tuntun with one arm and follow behind.

......

Tsunade's plan was to go to Shikkotsu Forest to ask Yun Ting about everything.

Unfortunately, because Yun Ting took over the reins from the third generation, he had to spend time dealing with important matters, which delayed his cultivation of immortal arts in the Wet Bone Forest.

Tsunade, who had been waiting in vain for many days, was furious. After dismantling several bone forests in succession, she finally lost her patience and suggested to Katsuyu, "Katsuyu, why don't you summon that kid back?"

The slug refused, saying, "Lady Tsunade, Lord Yunting is very busy these days. It would be very impolite to summon someone without permission. I have no choice but to refuse."

"Then you can use your spirit to go there and tell Yunting that I'm here, and let him come find me, okay?"

After Tsunade's persistent pleading, the slug had no choice but to resort to this roundabout method, which was not considered impolite.

There is a sensory connection between the two parties in a psychic contract.

Upon sensing the slug's request to be summoned, Yun Ting was slightly taken aback. Although somewhat puzzled, he complied.

"The art of spirit communication."

As the white smoke dissipated, a smaller, live slug appeared in the Hokage's office and greeted him gently:

"Lord Yunting."

"Live slug".

Inside the Hokage's office, Yun Ting smiled and responded to Huo Yu, then asked curiously, "Is there something you need? I've never seen you so proactive in coming over before, Huo Yu."

"It's because of Lady Tsunade..." Katsuyu explained in detail.

After listening, Yun Ting nodded in understanding.

After Jiraiya returned to Konoha, he was wondering when Tsunade would send a message, but to his surprise, she arrived right after he left.

Is he still unwilling to return to Konoha?

Thinking that Tsunade had invited him to meet at Shikkotsu Forest, Yun Ting did not refuse and said to the live slug, "Then I'll have to trouble you, live slug."

“It’s no trouble at all,” the live slug replied gently.

After saying that, it turned into white smoke and returned first.

After that, Yun Ting also turned into white smoke and was summoned to the Wet Bone Forest.

The ANBU ninjas secretly protecting the Hokage did not react to this situation, as they were used to it.

......

Shikulin Forest.

It was still a scene of damp, white-boned forest.

The area that was severely damaged when Yun Ting and Tsunade fought has now been regrown with trees.

In another area, however, there were rows of large trees that had been snapped in half.

Based on what the live slug had said earlier, Yun Ting naturally knew who had spoken.

Right now, the instigator, who had been waiting for so long, rushed over the moment he saw him.

"Hi! Tsunade..."

Just as Yun Ting was about to wave hello, a seemingly harmless but actually extremely violent pale fist suddenly came flying at him.

Even now, he didn't dare to take the punch head-on, and immediately shut his mouth and dodged quickly.

Boom!

As if a magnitude 10 earthquake had struck, after a violent commotion, a huge crater was instantly created at the spot where Yun Ting had first stood.

If you were to get hit by a punch, even if you have a strong life force, you would still get a hole in your body.

At this moment, seeing Tsunade, this violent woman, relentlessly pursuing him as if she were using the future to fight Madara Uchiha's Susanoo, Yun Ting felt a chill run down his spine. He quickly dodged while shouting:

"Tsunade, I don't think I've offended you. Why are you chasing me like a mortal enemy the moment we met? Stop it... Keep going? You should know I'm the Hokage, and you're a Jonin from Konoha. Are you trying to overthrow me?"

"Hokage? I'm so scared! If you respect the Fourth Hokage so much, do you also want to label me a rogue ninja?" Tsunade sneered.

During this waiting period, she did do some things.

After summarizing and analyzing the information she heard, she could roughly guess the whole process without Yun Ting saying anything.

Although Orochimaru deserved his punishment, how could she not see that Yun Ting played a key role in fueling the chaos?

Combined with the retirement of three generations of teachers, it was clear that all of this was meticulously planned by his cousin.

No wonder the other party didn't seem worried at all when she asked about the situation; it turned out he had secretly prepared a big surprise.

She said she had no interest in the power struggles in Konoha.

However, Orochimaru and the Third Hokage were ultimately close to her, yet they both met such ends due to Yun Ting's deliberate manipulation. It would be unrealistic to say that she was not angry.

Not only her, but Jiraiya also felt the same way.

However, the latter was more rational and had a distant relationship with Yun Ting, so he could not be as unrestrained as Tsunade.

"Just kidding! Just kidding!" Seeing Tsunade say this, Yun Ting waved his hands repeatedly with a hint of embarrassment.

However, Tsunade still did not give up.

In addition to the aforementioned matters, she was also furious that Yun Ting had concealed his Wood Release technique during their previous encounter.

The thought that the other person had been watching her with a malicious intent, even though they seemed to be fighting fiercely, made her furious.

So, let's settle both old and new grievances now.

Click, click!