Watching Uchiha Fugaku's retreating back, Tsunade inwardly breathed a sigh of relief. She nodded to Uzumaki Jun beside her and said gratefully, "Thank you."
She knew that if the Daimyo of the Land of Whirlpools weren't here, given the stubbornness of the Uchiha clan, they would definitely have taken these two girls back to the police station for investigation and interrogation. Of course, if they truly hadn't done anything wrong, they would be released eventually. But...
Konoha ninja suddenly coming to the Land of Whirlpools...
It goes without saying, they were definitely here to investigate the situation in the Land of Whirlpools. If they really entered the police station, they probably would never come out again.
She just didn't know...
Tsunade looked at Uzumaki Jun with confusion. He should have guessed it too, so why didn't he have them arrested?
"It's fine." Uzumaki Jun shook his head and said with a smile, "Kushina and the others are still waiting. I won't disturb you further. I hope you have a good time."
Then, he glanced at Shizune and the others, turned around, and left.
Of course he knew what Tsunade was thinking, but what would be the point of detaining them for interrogation?
Konoha already knew everything they needed to know, and what they shouldn't know...
Kirigakure would tell them anyway!
So, there was no need to alienate Tsunade over something like this. Antagonizing Tsunade meant antagonizing Jiraiya, and those two...
They were both teachers in the Land of Whirlpools now and had favorable impressions of the country. If Konoha were to start a war first...
Tsk tsk!!
Even though they wouldn't leave Konoha, they would still hold a grudge against it internally.
Besides, Konoha was probably already gearing up to strike the Land of Whirlpools.
It was unavoidable!
It was just...
A matter of whether there was a justifiable reason or not.
Tsunade looked at Uzumaki Jun with a complex expression, sighed inwardly, then turned back with a serious face to look at Shizune and Rin Nohara. "What are you doing here?" she said.
"Lady Tsunade."
Shizune and Rin Nohara glanced at each other. After a moment's thought, Shizune said respectfully, "Sensei Minato sent us to investigate the situation in the Land of Whirlpools, and also to let Kakashi relax a bit."
There should be no problem telling Lady Tsunade.
"Kakashi?!" Tsunade was stunned upon hearing Shizune's words. Finally, she said helplessly, "Is that kid still the same as before?"
She and Jiraiya were aware of Kakashi's situation. The death of Hatake Sakumo, driven to suicide by rumors, had affected him too greatly. Especially since he was just a child back then, the shadow over him wasn't something easily erased, just like her hemophobia.
Although her time in the Land of Whirlpools had been very leisurely, and with her clan members around, she had indeed improved quite a bit, but...
She could only hold out for a few more minutes at most.
"Yes." Shizune also nodded helplessly. Then, she opened her eyes wide and looked at Tsunade, puzzled. "Lady Tsunade, why are you here?"
"The Hokage is still looking for you and Lord Jiraiya!"
"The old man." Tsunade fell silent upon hearing the title Hokage. Finally, she sighed and said, "When you return to the village, just say you haven't seen us."
"And..." she said with a serious expression, "don't say anything about the Land of Whirlpools either."
Since the Land of Whirlpools hadn't harmed Konoha, then...
Let it be.
Consider it her, Tsunade, repaying that kid's favor.
"But Lady Tsunade..." Just as Shizune was about to say something upon hearing Tsunade's words...
"Hmm?!" Tsunade's eyes narrowed sharply.
"Alright." Shizune could only nod helplessly and say, "I understand."
"But Kakashi, he..."
She remembered the words "eliminate" spoken by the black box.
She immediately looked at Lady Tsunade anxiously, wanting her to go save Kakashi...
"It's fine." Tsunade waved her hand and said, "That pervert Jiraiya has gone over. Nothing will happen."
She and Jiraiya had been drinking and eating skewers at a barbecue stall nearby just moments ago. They hadn't expected to see Shizune and the other two. They originally planned to ignore them, but didn't expect the three of them to be stopped by the police of the Land of Whirlpools...
To prevent any accidents, they had no choice but to show up in the end.
What a headache!
Just when they were enjoying their drinks, they had to deal with this...
Forget it, she'd just let Jiraiya pay the bill later.
Looking at Shizune in front of her, Tsunade rubbed her chin, a slight smile curling at the corner of her mouth as she suddenly thought of something. "Let's go," she said. "Don't worry about Kakashi. Let's go have a look around first."
"Today is the festival in the Land of Whirlpools. You two should just have a good time here."
"As for any missions..."
"Forget about them."
Then, she put her arms around the two girls' necks and walked forward.
"..."
Shizune and Rin Nohara looked at each other. Finally, they sighed and could only nod helplessly.
Since Kakashi was fine...
Then they would listen to Lady Tsunade.
But...
How were they going to explain this to Sensei Minato when they got back?
...
"Dammit!" Obito dodged while forming hand signs, intending to use a ninjutsu. After all, this white-haired guy in front of him had already had his chakra sealed, so he wasn't afraid!
But...
Taijutsu was his weakness!!
And this person's taijutsu was definitely among the best in the academy.
He reached for the tool pouch on his back, planning to use a kunai to create distance when...
Obito's expression froze. He...
Had forgotten to bring them again.
But at that moment, Kakashi's short sword swung again, and a dazzling, sharp blade gleam, reflecting the light, came slashing towards him!!
Seeing this, Obito was startled inwardly. He wanted to block it, but without a kunai, he could only raise his hand...
"Clang!!"
Suddenly, a broad figure stepped between them. His right hand formed an eagle claw, grabbing Kakashi's short sword. He turned his head to look at Obito, a smile on his face as he said, "Kid from the Uchiha clan, your taijutsu isn't good enough!"
"Lord Jiraiya." Kakashi, who had been about to jump back and use his ninja sword upon seeing the newcomer, immediately stopped his movement and said.
Why was Teacher Jiraiya here??
He was filled with confusion.
"Kid from the Hatake clan." Jiraiya looked at Kakashi with approval and said, "Sakumo would be pleased to see your sword technique."
"I..." Kakashi opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but in the end, he didn't say anything.
As for the Uchiha clan...
He had already heard about it when he came to the Land of Whirlpools. He was somewhat surprised. Didn't the Uchiha clan go extinct long ago?
Why were they appearing in the Land of Whirlpools?
He had been planning to investigate thoroughly and report back to the Hokage, but he didn't expect...
To be discovered.
But Obito...
"Uncle Jiraiya." Obito looked at Jiraiya unhappily and said, "You are obstructing justice!"
He was well aware of this white-haired, lecherous man in front of him...
A teacher at the Academy of the Land of Whirlpools!!
"Uncle..." Jiraiya looked at Obito speechlessly and said helplessly, "Don't get the wrong idea. I just saved your life."
He was indeed obstructing justice...
"Tch!!" Obito said disdainfully, "Even if you hadn't shown up, I would have been fine."
It was just one ninja who knew sword techniques.
He, Uchiha · Genius · Obito, could take on ten of them!!
"Alright." Jiraiya patted Obito on the shoulder and said, "What I'm doing is legal."
He pointed upwards, indicating he had connections high up.
"..."
Obito looked at Jiraiya speechlessly. Of course he knew Jiraiya was very familiar with the Daimyo of the Land of Whirlpools, but...
Duty bound. Until he received any orders, he would not give up.
"Sorry." Obito said with a determined look in his eyes, shaking his head. "I am a police officer."
"You..." Jiraiya was both amused and exasperated by Obito's expression. "Fine, then you stand aside for now. Later, I'll make a call to Uzumaki... ahem, the Daimyo of the Land of Whirlpools."
Are all kids from the Uchiha clan this stubborn?
I already said I have connections up there!!
But for now...
He had to deal with Kakashi's situation first.
He turned to look at Kakashi, who was waiting calmly for his explanation. Jiraiya nodded in admiration. He truly was Hatake Sakumo's son.
A genius.
Perhaps what he was doing was somewhat unfair to the Land of Whirlpools, but...
No matter what, he was a ninja of Konoha. He couldn't stand idly by and watch a junior from Konoha be captured. So now, he could only use his silver tongue.
To see if he could keep the matter under wraps.
Otherwise...
War would break out again!!
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