Tsunade suddenly started fidgeting uncomfortably on horseback, causing Kushina, who was on another horse, to glance over curiously.
"Lady Tsunade, what's wrong? Are you feeling unwell?"
"Huh?" Tsunade shook her head vigorously, but her voice now had a slight tremor.
It wasn't from anger, but embarrassment. She was still pondering why she had just adopted that riding posture. As she thought about it, her cheeks began to burn, and within seconds, her entire face was flushed red.
This sight startled Kushina! She had never seen Lady Tsunade's face show such a rosy hue before. Could it be...?
"...Hmm! I know!"
Being a woman herself, Kushina naturally knew in what situations women were most likely to show such "compromising" expressions.
She quickly moved to Tsunade's side, glanced sideways at the horse's back where she was sitting, then whispered in her ear.
"Lady Tsunade... Is it that time of the month? I have spares in my backpack. There's a bush behind the forest up ahead. We can go there to clean up and change."
Hearing these words, Tsunade's cheeks instantly burned hotter.
"No, no... Kushina, I'm fine. It's just... I suddenly feel a bit... indescribable." She quickly took two deep breaths, allowing her flushed, embarrassed face to cool down a little.
What was happening to her? Why had she suddenly become so embarrassed? She was Tsunade! One of the Legendary Sannin of the Leaf! A woman of great valor! How could such shy thoughts have appeared in her mind just now?
She shook her head vigorously, completely shaking off those embarrassing emotions. Then, she continued to drive the carriage towards Konoha.
A few moments later, walking on the streets of the Fire Country town, Tsunade could constantly sense the burning gazes of passersby on the surrounding streets.
"What are you looking at? You bunch of perverts! Haven't you ever seen a beautiful woman before?" She immediately put her hands on her hips.
After yelling a couple of angry phrases, her face once again turned bright red. How could she yell at people like that?
"Ahhh!" She let out an angry roar.
What on earth was wrong with her?
Inside the carriage, Yusuke had been observing her changes all along.
Finally, he muttered, "This woman doesn't suit this shy personality. Hmm..."
Second Personality Imprint: Feisty — Target: Tsunade!
A slight smile appeared on his face. He wondered if her, already quite feisty, would create even more intense sparks with an additional layer of feistiness.
The next second, Tsunade, sitting on horseback, suddenly felt all her previous shyness vanish. She put her hands on her hips, glaring fiercely at the newcomers around her.
"What are you looking at? Haven't you ever seen a woman before? Huh? Look me in the eye, you brats! Weren't you all pretty bold just now?"
At this moment, she leapt down from the carriage, arms crossed, her full aura unleashed.
"She's certainly fiery!" Yusuke clicked his tongue as he observed Tsunade's behavior through the window.
Then, he canceled her second personality imprint. After all, they were about to arrive at Konoha. It would be better for her to be a bit more normal.
Tsunade's aura calmed slightly at this moment. Her delicate brows furrowed tightly. What had just happened to her? Why had her temper become so uncontrollable?
Hmm... Got it! It must be because Yusuke had angered her!
Thinking this, she turned her angry eyes towards the carriage.
[ Ding! Tsunade's hatred towards you has increased by a few strands again. Congratulations, host, you've gained 2,000 Villain Points! ]
"..." Yusuke, inside the carriage, was completely speechless.
Although this matter had a little to do with him, Tsunade had directly blamed him without even thinking about it.
Indeed! Women were a group of creatures he could not understand.
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Konohagakure.
At this moment, the village no longer had its usual bustling atmosphere. Instead, it was filled with solemnity and quietness.
On both sides of the main road, two rows of extremely solemn and dignified ninjas waited quietly. They were all from various major clans, along with the forces formed by the ninjas within the village.
They had received orders from the Third Hokage to wait here quietly for Yusuke Kamizuki's visit.
This time, Konoha didn't dare to make any moves against him. They had only one goal: to use every possible means to make him leave. As soon as this incident was over, they could openly join forces with all the alliances they had formed.
At that time, they could launch a true war of revival against Kirigakure!
But the spark must not be ignited within the Leaf Village. Otherwise, they would be the first to bear the brunt.
At the village gate, the Third Hokage, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya had been waiting for a long time.
Originally, Hiruzen didn't want to face Yusuke. However, he was, after all, the leader of the village. If he, as the Hokage, didn't come to receive the "guest", wouldn't that give the other side an excuse?
Moreover, Yusuke might use this as a pretext to make trouble first. Wouldn't that be somewhat counterproductive for him?
Hiruzen glanced at Orochimaru and Jiraiya standing behind him. Their presence calmed his nerves somewhat.
Thank goodness they were here. Without them, he doubted he'd have the courage to face Yusuke.
Rumble! Rumble!
The sound of carriage wheels approached from the distance.
Moments later, Kushina and Tsunade, leading the procession, arrived at Konoha's gates. Upon seeing the village's solemn atmosphere, they both let out soft sighs.
"Tsunade..." Jiraiya called out as soon as he spotted her.
Orochimaru quickly interjected in a low voice, "Jiraiya. This isn't the time for a reunion with Tsunade. Keep quiet."
He narrowed his eyes slightly. Perhaps Yusuke had already molded Tsunade into his ways. After all, considerable time had passed since he'd taken her away.
"Hmm..." Jiraiya furrowed his brows and responded softly.
"Envoy of the Water Country, Yusuke Kamizuki. I am Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage of Konoha Village. I've come to welcome you." Hiruzen cleared his throat and spoke with a forced smile, striving to keep his tone friendly.
He couldn't afford to give the other side any excuse for conflict.
An eerie silence fell over the carriage. Occasionally, faint movements could be heard from within. Even Tsunade and Kushina, waiting outside, grew curious.
Had he fallen asleep? Surely not. What could be causing this commotion?
Tsunade thought for a moment, then gritted her teeth and lifted a corner of the carriage curtain. Just as she was about to inquire about Yusuke, she immediately closed the curtain!
She turned her head and said in a low voice, "Alright. He knows — arrange for us to settle in!"
Tsunade's face was extremely flushed. At the same time, she was gnashing her teeth inwardly!
This Yusuke! He really knows how to play!
After hearing her words, Hiruzen's expression stiffened slightly. Is Yusuke's attitude so grand? He won't even see me?!
However, it's better if he doesn't see me.
"Alright. Someone, lead the way." Hiruzen said in a raised voice.
Shortly after, several ninjas came forward and began to lead the way in front of the carriage.
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More than half an hour later, the carriage stopped in front of an extremely luxurious building.
When Tsunade saw it, she was somewhat shocked.
'Isn't this the place where the Fire Country's daimyo is received?' But after thinking about it, she came to terms with it.
At the same time, she felt a deep sense of powerlessness in her heart!
Indeed! Yusuke's strength had become far too formidable! Using the highest standards to receive this "ancestor" was the wisest decision!
Then, she turned her head, sensing movement inside the carriage. She gritted her teeth and knocked on the carriage door frame.
"Hey! We've arrived at the location... You two... are you done yet?!" Tsunade said angrily.
After waiting for five minutes, only Mikoto's fragile voice was heard.
"Almost, almost... Lady Tsunade, Kushina, you... You go in first, don't wait for us — Ann~"
The veins on Tsunade's forehead bulged! Her fists clenched, making a crack sound! But there was nothing she could do!
And Kushina could only blush and follow Tsunade into the luxurious reception residence in front of them.
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