Chapter 541 Confused

"Stop coming!"

Following an energetic sound, a figure flashed out, it was a tall warrior standing in the center of the corridor, he stretched out his hand, and intercepted Jilai who was walking forward.

The aura of the samurai is quite fierce. Judging from his flawless stance and the firmness in his eyes, he is probably already calculating the angle from which to strike.

And Zilai also saw the samurai blocking the road, and he was also a little dazed.

Although the country of ghosts is a very distinctive country, the people with power, except for ninjas, are shrine maidens. What happened to this samurai blocking the way?

I have never heard that the kingdom of ghosts has trained samurai troops.

"Why are the samurai here?"

Jilai also frowned and asked.

"This is the country of iron, of course the samurai will be here."

The samurai answered meticulously.

"No, what I'm asking is, why do the warriors from the Iron Country mix with people from the Ghost Country?"

Hearing Jiraiya's words, the samurai still replied indifferently:

"My name is Satoka. I obey the order of Admiral Mifune. During the stay of the Minister of Military Affairs of the Demon Kingdom in the Iron Kingdom, I will protect his personal safety in the Iron Kingdom. Are you Mr. Jiraiya, one of the Konoha Sannin? Please leave here, otherwise, you will be regarded as an attacker and killed!"

Zilai is also slightly annoyed.

He forgot that he and others had entered the Iron Country and did not report to the Iron Country.

However, as an important minister of a country, Baishi is thoughtful, and even if it is a private visit, he will probably report to the country's Daming Mansion.

In this way, in order to ensure the safety of Shiraishi in the territory of the Iron Kingdom, the Iron Country will naturally send samurai to prevent Shiraishi from having accidents in the Iron Country and causing troubles to the Iron Country.

Breaking in like this, Zilai didn't even need to think about it, he would directly arouse the hostility of the warriors of the Iron Kingdom, and even be expelled from the Iron Kingdom.

The military strength of the Iron Country is second to none even under the great powers.

Its general, Mifune, can be said to be one of the top sword masters in the ninja world today. He once killed dozens of ninjas with a single sword, and his strength is extraordinary.

Therefore, it is impossible to talk to Shiraishi just by breaking in like this.

If the three-ship general is brought over, things will be quite difficult.

"Then, please inform me that I have something to visit."

Since it is not possible to force it, then Zilai decided to take the regular path.

Samurai Lijiao thought for a while and replied:

"Yes, please wait here, Your Excellency Jiraiya."

Samurai Rikaku agreed to Jiraiya's request, and was about to walk inside to ask Shiraishi for instructions.

However, just as he turned around, a figure approached him.

It is a shrine maiden about seventeen or eighteen years old, with long black hair, indifferent face, and her whole body is full of inhumanity.

"No need, Lord Shiraishi is resting, and we don't see any visitors now."

The miko walked up to the samurai Rikaku and spoke to him coldly.

Samurai Lijiao didn't know if it was true or not, but since the miko said so, she came with Shiraishi's order, so she turned around immediately and said to Jiraiya:

"Your Excellency Jiraiya must have heard it too, so please go back now."

His job is to monitor and protect the safety of Shiraishi within the territory of the Iron Kingdom, preventing any short-sighted guys from disturbing him and triggering diplomatic conflicts between the Iron Kingdom and the Ghost Kingdom.

Therefore, under a clear order, even the name of Sannin cannot shake his belief.

"Is it really not possible? I really have something important to discuss with your leader."

Zilai also took a step forward unwillingly.

Samurai Satoko saw Jiraiya's movements, and with a clang, he drew out the samurai sword in his hand, with a cold light shining on the blade.

Jiraiya has also stepped into a dangerous restricted area. If the opponent makes a sudden attack, he may not be able to react at that time, so he must immediately pull out the samurai sword to prevent the opponent's sneak attack.

However, Jiraiya did not pay attention to the samurai Rika, but focused on the young priestess.

The miko didn't respond, just like the samurai Rikaku, she stared at Jiraiya with vigilant eyes to prevent him from making a surprise attack.

Jilai also saw this, and cut it.

Although it is not difficult for him to defeat the samurai and the wandering priestess, in that case, he will definitely be charged with attacking the military minister of the ghost country.

At that time, it will not only be me who will be made things difficult, but Konoha and the country of fire. At the same time, in order to give an explanation to the kingdom of ghosts, the kingdom of iron will inevitably join the kingdom of ghosts and stand in the same camp.

So, even though he was very angry and helpless, Jiraiya still forced himself to calm down, and finally he was unwilling to leave.

"Master Shiraishi, Jiraiya has already left."

After Jiraiya left, the miko immediately turned back, came to the room, and reported to Shiraishi.

Hearing the news, Baishi also heaved a sigh of relief, and said, "Is he finally gone? You really are a troublesome guy."

The miko tilted her head in confusion.

"Trouble? I think with Master Shiraishi's strength, you shouldn't have to be afraid of the so-called Sannin."

Although Konoha Sannin is very famous and possesses considerable strength, with the current power of the Demon Kingdom, he will not have any fear of Sannin.

What's more, the one who came here and was also a prisoner of the kingdom of ghosts will not have any fear.

"Well, to a certain extent, he is indeed a difficult guy. Especially if you don't care about oil and salt, even I can't deal with him at all."

Baishi smiled helplessly.

Should I be stubborn, or clinging to empty prophecies?

In short, if it is a real battle, he is confident that he can defeat Jiraiya again, and he will not have any burden.

But if it is just a battle of words, it is estimated that it will be a contest of equal proportions, and in the end no one can do anything to win the other.

In a sense, Jiraiya is also a person who sticks to his own path.

Be firm on the path of the savior to save the world.

Different road non-phase plan.

A person like Ziraiya, no matter how many times he says it, he will never agree with him anyway.

Then, continuing to talk to him is also a meaningless waste of time.

Since it was a waste of time, there was no need to argue with Jiraiya.

If you want someone like Jiraiya to succumb to your own ideals, you can only make him disappear from this world and let him go to another world with his own beliefs...

Apart from this, Shiraishi could not find any other solution.

"...By the way, are you the one that the lecherous sage said, you want to become the Fifth Hokage?"

At the dinner table, Naruto finally mustered up the courage to ask this sentence.

Maybe the aura Tsunade gave him was too strong, or he was shocked by the aura on Tsunade's chest. He didn't speak slowly until Jiraiya left.

"Fifth Hokage? I haven't agreed to that kind of thing. Don't talk nonsense, brat."

Tsunade snorted.

"Why? Don't you want to be Hokage?"

Naruto asked incomprehensibly.

"It's not so easy to sit in the position of Hokage. Even if you sit in it, you will be full of helplessness and compromise. It's better to be at ease now."

Tsunade said his opinion.

"how come?"

"Then what about you, why do you care about this kind of thing? You should be just a ninja in the village now, no matter how you look at it, it has nothing to do with you."

Konoha's Naruto election system, the most important thing is the Jonin voting.

As long as enough Jonin votes can be obtained, even if the election is defeated, there is a high probability of turning defeat into victory.

Therefore, a ninja like Naruto is not qualified to participate. The changes in Naruto have nothing to do with Xia Ninja.

"That's because my goal is to become Hokage!"

When Naruto said this firmly, Tsunade and Shizune looked sideways slightly, and gave Naruto a surprised look.

Immediately, Tsunade burst out laughing, as if hearing some extremely funny joke.

"Master Tsunade!"

Shizune kept a straight face.

Although she also knew that it would be a bit overwhelming for a ninja to say such a thing.

But it would be demeaning to laugh directly in front of the younger generation.

"Ahem, don't worry, mute, I didn't mean to laugh. I just thought it was funny."

Tsunade waved his hand.

"interesting?"

Mute tilted her head.

"Yes." Tsunade sighed, put his hands on the table, Tsunade stood up, leaned forward slightly, and stared at Naruto's face with serious eyes.

"What, what are you doing?"

Naruto was bewildered by Tsunade's actions.

"You seem to be a bit interesting. After the farce in the village, you should know your own background, right? Although Danzo was the one who framed you in the first place, it was my teacher Sandai Hokage who acquiesced in his actions and chose not to act... Strictly speaking, he is also an accomplice. In this way, do you still believe in things like Hokage? Games between adults are quite dirty."

Hearing this, Naruto also fell silent.

"Master Tsunade, what you say is too much, he is just a child!"

Mute and step forward to block.

"No, Shizune, after going through so many twists and turns, he can no longer be treated as a simple child. Little ghost named Naruto, are you complaining about the Third Hokage in your heart?"

"This kind of thing... I really thought about it. But I think Grandpa Hokage also really wants to be good to me, and you also said that he did it because of difficulties. That's why I thought... no, I want to be Hokage even more!"

Naruto stared into Tsunade's eyes, this time there was no tension in the eyes, and they became firm.

"why?"

Tsunade's eyes fluctuated.

I'm stupid. I've been told since I was a child. After I became a ninja, I was often lectured by Mr. Kakashi, saying that I have a poor foundation and don't know anything. Actually, when I think about it, I don't know how Sasuke felt when he left Konoha. Maybe it's because I'm really short-sighted. I don't know how to deal with many things.

"...Really? You really are an idiot, but being an idiot is not a bad thing."

Tsunade seemed to sense Naruto's inner thoughts, so he sat down again and refilled himself with wine.

The atmosphere at the dining table became deserted again, appearing very quiet.

Just when Naruto was a little restless, Jiraiya also walked in from the outside, walking this way.

His gloomy face showed that his trip was not going well.

After he sat down, Tsunade laughed and said, "Why, have you been lectured again? That guy is not a guy who can be easily swayed. No matter how many times you talk to him, the result will not change. Recognize this cruel reality."

"No, I didn't see him in person, he was intercepted by the warriors of the Iron Kingdom."

Zilai also shook his head, and said with a wry smile.

"Um?"

This ending was a bit unexpected for Tsunade.

However, she also instantly understood the key point.

"Yeah, he is already the ruler of a country, and it is really difficult to meet him. If you force your way in, you will be charged with assault...I didn't expect you to consider such a realistic issue. I thought you would force your way in."

Tsunade glanced at Jiraiya in surprise.

"What kind of talk is this? In your eyes, do I lose my cool easily?"

"I don't know the usual words, but you always get angry at critical moments."

Tsunade pointed.

"I was worried about your safety, and you were too. Don't associate with him anymore. He is Konoha's enemy. If you continue to entangle with him, there will be no good results."

Zilai also said earnestly.

Tsunade just drank wine and didn't answer, as if recalling something from the past, the expression on his face seemed even more lonely.

After coming out of the izakaya, Tsunade and Jiraiya did not return directly to the hotel, but took a walk on the streets of the town.

Because there is no silence and Naruto to disturb, the two can also have a frank conversation without having to hide.

"I haven't seen you for such a long time, Tsunade, you are still as beautiful as before, as if time has not been able to carve marks on your face."

Walking on the snow-covered belt road, Jiraiya's eyes focused on Tsunade's white and smooth skin like a girl, showing admiration.

"It's just using ninjutsu to cover up aging. Even me, sometimes it hurts the spring and the autumn."

"Having said that, now is not the time to do such a thing. As I said before, the village urgently needs you to go back to succeed Hokage. Whether it is me or the rest of the high-level, I expect you to be able to provoke the leader."

"Even if I go back, what's the point? You can do this kind of thing, anyway. The brains of the Nara family are the brains behind the plan anyway, no matter who is Hokage."

Tsunade was unmoved.

"If it's this kind of shirking responsibility again, you in the past were not like this. Especially when you proposed the medical reform at the beginning, your self-confidence and momentum scared many people, even Mr. Sarutobi."

Jiraiya sighed with nostalgia.

"Idiot, an old woman in her fifties, how could she still retain the enthusiasm of young people. Besides, there were more people who said that I didn't care about the overall situation. If it wasn't for the defeat on the front line, I don't know when it will be taken seriously."

Tsunade snorted coldly, and glanced at Jiraiya dissatisfied.

I was too embarrassed to speak since I came.

Because when Tsunade proposed the medical reform, there were very few people who agreed with it. Most of the Jnin, including the high-level, were thinking about something and delayed the implementation for a long time.

Even he did not join the minority camp that supported Tsunade at the beginning, but stood from a neutral point of view, neither supporting nor opposing.

"What's the matter, are you speechless?"

"No. I was just thinking, if I spared no effort to support you at that time, could I replace that guy, stand by your side, and take a step closer to you."

I also feel sorry for myself.

"Even if you chose to support me at that time, I couldn't possibly have taken a liking to you, a pervert. Compared to you, I am undoubtedly a better ninja."

Tsunade spoke without hesitation, and there was a touch of tenderness and nostalgia in his words.

In that era, although Sannin was the model of ninja in the village, there were still a few elite Jnin who could be compared with Sannin among Konoha.

Konoha Shirato Hatake Sakumo, Jnin Kato Dan who mastered the art of spiritualization...these are the outstanding people of Konoha's generation at that time. Compared with Sannin, these Konoha Jnin are not inferior.

It can be called the golden age of Konoha.

"I know, he is your favorite person, just like Rope Tree. Because of this, you should return to Konoha, succeed Hokage, and complete the will of the two of them. You don't want their will to be dusted, do you?"

Zilai also said intentionally or unintentionally.

"I don't know if you are an idiot or a cunning old man. Are you planning to use an emotion card on me? That ninja kid who said he was going to become Hokage was brought here on purpose to remind me of my past memories, right?"

Tsunade seems to have seen through Jiraiya's intentions, and saw Jiraiya's cunning.

Zilai also pretended to be ignorant and scratched his head, and said with a smile: "How is it possible, you know, I have always been a big fool. I can't think of such a clever way. The reason why I brought him here is because the village is not safe now, and I also want him to see the world and come out to relax."

"It's okay to use such words to deceive ghosts. I'm not a child, so I can't even see this conspiracy."

Tsunade looked up at the falling snowflakes, and let out a breath of white air.

"So, what's your answer now, Tsunade?"

Zilai also stopped, the smile on his face disappeared, and he became serious.

"Both Broken and Nakoki died for the prosperity of the village, at an age when their ambitions were not fulfilled... They are all excellent ninjas who inherited the will of the first generation of adults, just like you in the past. For the ninjas who did not feel sad for the death of colleagues and friends, they are just cruel and cold-blooded thugs. Just like Orochimaru who betrayed the will of the village, and Chiba Shiraishi."

Jiraiya walked up to Tsunade, clasped Tsunade's shoulders with both hands, looked straight into Tsunade's eyes with serious eyes.

From Tsunade's eyes, he could see himself.

"I believe you are not such a person, Tsunade. Now, you should make up your mind!"

As if he couldn't stand Jiraiya's attitude, Tsunade pushed Jiraiya away directly, keeping him away from him.

Give me a little more time to think about it, I need to verify some things.

Tsunade took a breath, tried his best to suppress the irritability in his heart, and said to Jiraiya.

"What else can be verified? Are you really bewitched by Chiba Shiraishi and want to meet him again? He is just a traitor who betrayed Konoha. Even if he is cleared of the crime of treason, this fact will not change. You are a proud Konoha ninja who has inherited the will of fire. Don't be misled by the rhetoric of rebellion!"

"Stop talking, Ziraiya, I also have my own judgment. Give me... some time to prepare."

After finishing speaking, Tsunade kept his face silent, and passed by Jiraiya.

"Tsunade"

Jiraiya also watched Tsunade's figure drifting away, feeling mixed feelings in his heart.

He didn't know what Tsunade was thinking in his heart, and he didn't know what to worry about becoming Hokage.

"Master Tsunade, you are back."

In the hotel room, Shizune was sorting out the sundries in the room. Seeing Tsunade pushing the door in, he got up and saluted.

"Ah, back."

Tsunade walked aside, fell directly on the floor, and chose to empty his mind to make himself more relaxed.

"Why do you look tired?"

Mute blinked.

"It's not that idiot Jiraiya, who keeps whispering in my ears, I'm almost annoyed by him."

Tsunade was lying on the floor, still not getting up, just complaining about Ziraiya's troublesome personality.

"Master Jiraiya is also out of concern for you, after all, you are both Sannin."

Muting had no choice but to explain it this way.

"This kind of name fell apart after Orochimaru left. What about the ninja kid?"

Tsunade turned his head and asked.

"Are you talking about Naruto-kun? He is practicing in the next room, so he will be one step closer to Hokage."

Thinking of Naruto's swearing look, Shizune couldn't help but smile.

"Do you like him very much?"

Tsunade asked.

"Well, how should I put it, although I am a little naive, but I have a dream to pursue. From this point of view, it is a bit annoying. Maybe I will become a great ninja in the future."

Mute to speak your mind.

Although it was only the first time she met Naruto, but only from the impression after the meeting, she did not dislike Naruto's stubborn pursuit of dreams.

"Then your evaluation is quite high. However, as Jinchuriki, it is not so easy to become Hokage. Since the establishment of the one country, one village system, only the fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure has really achieved this."

Because it is Renzhuriki, the most important deterrent weapon of Ninja Village, the road ahead is bound to be bumpy.

Wanting to get rid of the fate of weapons and become the ruler himself, Tsunade can imagine the resistance encountered in this.

"Because of this, it's a bit unbelievable that Jinchuriki wants to become Hokage or something..."

"Sire idiots daydreaming."

"So, what about Tsunade-sama? I think it's time for you to make up your mind."

Muting noticed something and said with a smile.

Tsunade hummed lightly, her eyes were calm, making it impossible to see what she was thinking in her heart.

"Let me ask you a little question, Shizune, what will you do if I leave Konoha?"

"..." Shizune thought for a while, shook his head and replied: "Sorry, Tsunade-sama, I don't know. But since it is Tsunade-sama's decision, he must have his own ideas. Tsunade-sama also said that everyone's thoughts are independent, and you can't blindly cater to others... But in my impression, after Tsunade-sama left Konoha, he catered to the village's practices more than once, choosing to remain silent and ignore."

Speaking of this, Jing Yin also showed a sigh in his eyes.

Because she is the closest person to Tsunade, she has traveled all over the world with Tsunade these years. During her travels, she not only visited casinos in various countries, but also visited many places.

She is the person who can most perceive Tsunade's inner thoughts, and she also knows what she is worried about when she has not returned to Konoha.

"Sure enough, you are the best assistant, Shizune. It's great to have you by my side."

Tsunade sat up from the floor with a rare sincere smile on his face.

"Please don't praise me too much, Tsunade-sama, even I still have a lot to learn."

"Since that's the case, I need your help with something now. No problem?"

"Yes, please leave it to me, Tsunade-sama."

Without hesitation, Jing Yin nodded and agreed.

(end of this chapter)