He was in Konoha, exuding an aura of dominance.

The Thousand Hands Old House.

Looking at this historic old house, Tsunade suddenly felt a sense of trepidation, as if she were returning home.

How about we go to the casino for a couple of rounds to relax before coming back?

Just as she hesitated, Fifty Strings took a half step back and, under the dumbfounded gaze of the Silent Little Lolita, delivered a straight kick.

Tsunade was furious and wanted to punish him, but her grandmother was there.

"Hehe, Grandma."

"You've finally decided to come back?"

Tsunade shrank back, a fawning smile on her face.

Putting aside his grandmother's strength—the only one in Konoha who could hang him up and beat him from every angle—the fact that he had been hiding outside for over a year made him feel guilty.

"Wash your hands and get ready to eat now that you're back. Kushina will be back soon too."

Her gaze skipped Tsunade and landed on the obedient Shizune beside her, her face kind.

"Good child, you've suffered because of her."

"It's not that exaggerated, I'm still very reliable," Tsunade muttered to herself.

Mito remained silent.

Most of the time, Tsunade is indeed very reliable. During the war, she played a decisive role in the poisoning of Hanzo the Salamander in Amegakure.

But outside of his comfort zone, he's barely passable; if it weren't for the fact that he has family members who eat out every day, he'd be considered a poor man.

You can tell just by looking at how many times she's taken money from her family. If it weren't for the Senju family's deep pockets, her spending spree would have kept her from ever returning home.

The few words of concern from the silent person immediately brought tears to their eyes.

At least we had a few good years.

Isogen knew that if things went according to the original story, Tsunade's spending speed would far exceed Mito's expectations after Mito Uzumaki lost the person who could keep her in check.

Although the Senju clan disbanded, the main lineage received a large share of the clan's assets.

If calculated based on an individual's wealth, even if they indulged in extravagance, they could enjoy themselves until the end of time. In fact, as Konoha's economy developed, their wealth might not even increase as much as they would have spent.

However, the Senju clan produced Hashirama Senju and Tsunade, grandfather and granddaughter, and then Tsunade was the only direct descendant of the Senju clan to die.

Without anyone to look after her or divide the inheritance, Tsunade managed to squander the Senju clan's wealth, leaving only what she couldn't possibly give away.

Grandma Mito seems much more energetic than before.

Tsunade, who was following behind, thought to herself.

Suddenly, she sensed something and looked suspiciously at Wu Shixian Yuge, who was walking with an expressionless face.

"Were you just talking badly about me in your mind?"

Ishigaki scoffed coldly: "If I wanted to say bad things about you, would I keep it to myself?"

Tsunade suddenly realized what was happening, and then anger rose in her heart.

That brat is so annoying!

Isogen casually swung his arm, and with a slap, brushed across Tsunade's face.

Enraged, Tsunade was about to reclaim her lost dignity in front of Mito and Shizune when she saw the object that Isogen used to slap her.

A stack of banknotes.

It looks like it costs several hundred thousand.

"...This is what I deserve!"

Mito Uzumaki caught a glimpse of her out of the corner of his eye as she stuffed the money into her pocket without any hesitation, and shook his head slightly in exasperation.

“I’ve heard about what happened to you.” She said approvingly, “Yu Ge did a good job. Those nobles have been too comfortable for too long and they need someone who can put them in their place.”

When Mito Uzumaki said this, even the youngest member, Shizune, thought it was normal.

After all, this person surpasses the current Hokage in every aspect, including strength, seniority, and contributions.

Children who have lost loved ones often mature early. Their quiet minds, under the dual pressure of losing a loved one and having to face an unreliable adult, have already surpassed those of their peers.

Mito Uzumaki was satisfied with the way the fifty strings were handled, but the process was still too brutal. However, compared to the previous continuously declining level, it was already quite good that it could be stabilized at this level.

Moreover, their strength has increased to a level that is astonishing and perplexing.

That's good. After I leave, with all my skills and good mental state, I doubt the monkey and Danzo will dare to do anything to Igogami.

Instead, they should be worried that Fifty Strings will secretly give them a big one.

"When shall we go and do our next job?" Tsunade asked excitedly.

Ishigaki tilted his head and thought for a moment: "Let me prepare some strategic materials."

"what is that?"

"A detonating tag worth fifty million."

"..." Mito Uzumaki paused in her steps: "Ahem, Yu Ge, Xiao Meiyue doesn't know you're back yet, does she? Go and call Xiao Meiyue over so we can have a meal together."

The fiftieth string responded. He didn't have many flaws; respecting the elderly and caring for the young was one of them.

The Hyuga clan's territory.

Wu Zixuan stepped through the door with a calm expression.

"..."X2

Did someone just go in?

"Uh... he ignored us."

The two Hyuga clansmen guarding the gate fell silent, their cheeks then turning red at a visible speed.

This is outrageous! They're completely disregarding the Hyuga clan!

Chapter 54 Root Base

"These are the benefactors of my Hyuga clan! How dare you be so rude!"

"Red bean paste, a secret Marseille!!"

Under Hiashi Hyuga's reprimand, the two Hyuga clan members looked terrified, bowed ninety degrees, and sincerely apologized.

Isogen waved his hand: "It's okay."

The two breathed a sigh of relief; it was true that younger people were easier to please.

"I'm not some kind of devil, I'll just sever their tendons and ligaments."

!!!

Just as Hyuga Hiashi was about to speak to thank Isogen on behalf of the two clansmen, his expression faltered, and he hesitated, as if he wanted to say something but couldn't.

"Ahem, I am deeply grateful to you, Mr. Igogen, for saving me from danger. I am still struggling with how to repay you, as I do not know your preferences. I wonder if you could tell me a thing or two so that I can express my gratitude?"

Hiashi Hyuga's tone was expectant.

Without involving the Byakugan, the Hyuga clan are no different from ordinary people, except that they are a bit arrogant and have eyes that point upwards.

Skillful.

The fifty-stringed instrument becomes stronger when faced with strong forces, and even stronger when faced with weak forces.

Hyuga Hiashi is very good at changing the subject, but Isogen's ability to do things his own way is even more profound.

"After all, I'm not some kind of devil, here, have some soda." Isogen smiled and tossed over two glass bottles of soda.

The two Hyuga looked at Hyuga Hiashi.

“Take it if you want it,” said Hiashi Hyuga.

The two Hinatas happily unscrewed the bottle caps and poured soda into their mouths.

It's not that they lack these things; although the Hyuga clan is rigid and has many rules, branch families must unconditionally make way for the main family.

But material conditions are never lacking.

However, guard duty is a public image position, and the Hyuga clan values ​​their reputation, so they cannot do anything unnecessary while on guard duty.

In addition, this is the territory of the Hyuga clan. In the vast Konoha, the only ninja clan that can be mentioned on par with the Hyuga clan is the Uchiha clan. They live their own lives behind closed doors, and it is a luxury for them to have someone come to their door to deliver gifts.

A sip of soda and you feel refreshed and in good health.

Body...body?!

He could feel his senses, so clearly and acutely, vanishing from his limbs at an alarming rate; in the blink of an eye, he could no longer feel his body. His vision blurred, his senses were stripped away, and especially his eyes, which Hyuga was most proud of, were taken away.

"Hee, it worked!" Isogen clapped his hands, very satisfied.

Hiashi Hyuga could easily see that something was wrong, and he quickly asked what had happened.

Wu Xian casually remarked, "It's just a little bit of a ritual; it'll probably be over in a few hours."

Hiashi Hyuga hesitated, as he was preparing to speak. He had some knowledge of the customs of various places in the ninja world, but he had never heard of any region having a ceremony like this.

And isn't it a huge disrespect to the Hyuga clan to do this at their main gate?

Thinking this, he remained silent.

Although the Hyuga clan's awkward position prevented them from receiving the latest information from the Hokage Building immediately, the strength that Igarashi displayed when he was rescued outside felt like yesterday.

He knew perfectly well how powerful this person, who was seven years younger than him, was.

Anyway, it's not like I'm dead or my white eyes have been gouged out. I'm still carrying the burden of the other party's life-saving grace. Being blind for a while is good for maintaining my white eyes.

And what is called a ritual is actually medicine, isn't it?

Hiashi Hyuga pondered the identity of Igarashi that he had discovered after returning.

Actually, there's no need to investigate. During the year that Igarashi was in the hospital, he treated everyone equally. Anyone who fell into his hands basically couldn't escape. Hyuga clan ninjas are also human, and they still have to go to the hospital when they get sick.

Even Konoha Hospital doesn't have drugs that can affect human senses, so it must have been developed by themselves?