Chapitre 157: Chapter 157: How Dare He!

Land of Wind, Sunagakure.

Kazekage's Office.

The Fourth Kazekage, Rasa, frowned as he looked at the letter in front of him, feeling a headache coming on.

The sudden announcement from Kumogakure and Kirigakure about their withdrawal from the joint investigation of the Akatsuki left Rasa at a loss.

He had thought that this time, he could rely on the strength of other villages to investigate the Akatsuki and then eliminate this threat.

Unexpectedly, just at the critical moment of reaching an agreement, Kumogakure and Kirigakure suddenly backed out.

"The woman from Kirigakure must know what's going on."

Thinking of the entanglement between Kirigakure and the masked man from the Akatsuki, and then considering Kirigakure's abnormal behavior this time, Rasa was very sure that the Fifth Mizukage, Mei Terumi, must have learned something about the Akatsuki, which led to such an unusual move.

With Kumogakure and Kirigakure withdrawing, the attitude of the Third Tsuchikage from Iwagakure was unclear, and Konoha had yet to make a statement.

It seemed that the joint investigation of the Akatsuki by the Five Great Shinobi Villages now hinged on Konoha's actions.

Rasa sighed inwardly, feeling somewhat helpless.

Sunagakure was the weakest among the Five Great Shinobi Villages. Without the assistance of other villages, fighting the Akatsuki alone would only bring heavy losses to Sunagakure.

"We must find out why Kumogakure and Kirigakure withdrew from the joint investigation."

"Something significant must have happened."

The Fourth Kazekage Rasa looked out of his office window, muttering to himself.

...

Konoha.

At Tsunade's house.

"What? The Third Hokage wants to see me?"

"Are we at the stage where we need to meet the parents?"

Shishou looked at Tsunade, somewhat taken aback.

"He doesn't want to see you; he wants to meet the Flying Thunder God user with a height of 1.8 meters and a full beard."

"And what do you mean by 'meet the parents'!"

"If you dare to take advantage of me again, I'll beat you to death!"

Tsunade threatened Shishou with clenched fists, her small, chubby hands ready to strike.

"Maybe you could have beaten him before, but now… it's hard to say."

Shizune, who was nearby, recalled the terrifying, earth-shattering power Shishou displayed a few days ago, and denied Tsunade's claim.

"Shizune, are you itching for a fight?"

Even though she knew Shizune was right, Tsunade still felt annoyed.

Moreover, she didn't expect Shizune to betray her and take Shishou's side.

Was this still the obedient and cute Shizune she knew?

"Shizune, don't be afraid of her, I've got your back!"

Shishou pulled Shizune behind him and provocatively looked at Tsunade.

As Shishou held her small hand and even gave it a squeeze, Shizune's pretty face turned bright red.

Being held by Shishou in front of Lady Tsunade made Shizune feel embarrassed.

"Wait until I finish learning the Sage Mode from the Shikkotsu Forest. I'll teach you a lesson then!"

Tsunade was instantly furious upon hearing Shishou's words.

This was the first time in years she had felt so helpless due to her lack of strength.

"Ahem."

"Let's not talk about that. When do you plan for me to meet the Third Hokage?"

Seeing Tsunade about to explode, Shishou quickly changed the subject.

"No time like the present. Let's do it now."

"Get ready, and I'll take you to see the old man."

"The sooner we persuade him, the sooner the joint investigation will end."

After speaking, Tsunade glanced at Shizune's small hand-held by Shishou, narrowed her eyes, then glared at Shishou and said angrily:

"How long do you plan to hold hands? Do you think I don't exist?"

This bastard Shishou dared to flirt with Shizune right in front of her.

Once she mastered Sage Mode, she would definitely teach him a lesson.

And not just one lesson, but two, considering how he took advantage of her earlier.

Tsunade thought fiercely to herself.

"I'm going to study Sage Mode."

Shizune, hearing this, quickly pulled her hand out of Shishou's grasp, blushing as she ran off.

"Who told you not to let me hold your hand?"

Watching Shizune run away, Shishou muttered as he looked at Tsunade's small, chubby hand.

In Shishou's eyes, Tsunade's well-proportioned, soft hands were the best.

"What did you say?" Tsunade's forehead vein twitched.

"I'll be right back!"

Seeing Tsunade about to explode, Shishou quickly bolted out of there.

"Hmph, coward!"

Tsunade, seeing Shishou run away, muttered to herself, then went to sit in the pavilion in the courtyard, sulking.

Although she didn't know exactly why she was angry.

Half an hour later.

Shishou, now standing at 1.8 meters tall and sporting a full beard thanks to some makeup, reappeared in front of Tsunade.

Thanks to Mikoto's excellent makeup skills, Shishou now looked noticeably different from both his real self and Mr. Lurigan. The Third Hokage surely wouldn't notice anything.

"Let's go."

Tsunade glanced at Shishou, now accustomed to his changing appearance, said this, and led the way out the door.

Just as they stepped out, they ran into Ino Yamanaka and Hinata Hyuga, who were coming to see Tsunade.

"Lady Tsunade, who is he?"

Ino looked at Shishou, feeling a strange sense of familiarity. Hinata beside her felt the same way.

"His name is Scumbag. Don't worry about him. Shizune is inside, go ahead and find her."

Tsunade mocked Shishou with a smirk, looking at Ino and Hinata.

Shishou: "..."

After that, Tsunade left with a speechless Shishou, heading towards the Hokage office.

Leaving the two puzzled girls standing there, still confused.

...

In the Hokage's office.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, looked at the letters from Kumogakure and Kirigakure about their withdrawal from the joint investigation with a complex expression.

Tsunade had just asked him to withdraw from the joint investigation of the Akatsuki.

Then shortly after, letters from Kumogakure and Kirigakure arrived, informing Konoha that they were also withdrawing from the joint investigation.

The abnormal actions of these two villages made the Third Hokage link the two events, suspecting that the Flying Thunder God user might be behind it.

"Could it be that the Flying Thunder God user has such a good relationship with Kumogakure and Kirigakure?"

"To the extent that he can influence their decisions?"

The Third Hokage muttered to himself in astonishment.

Being able to influence the decisions of two great shinobi villages alone, what a terrifying presence?

No! It should be the ability to influence the decisions of three great shinobi villages.

Thinking of Tsunade's proposal, the Third Hokage corrected his previous thought.

Then, thinking of the rumored romance between the Flying Thunder God user and the Fifth Mizukage, the Third Hokage frowned deeply.

That bastard not only flirted with the Fifth Mizukage but also dared to set his sights on Konoha's princess, Tsunade.

Tsunade was the one Hiruzen Sarutobi had chosen as the next Hokage.

She was supposed to be the Fifth Hokage of Konoha!

How dare that Flying Thunder God user even think about it!

Thinking of this, the Third Hokage's anger flared up, instantly becoming furious.

At first, he thought that the Flying Thunder God user and Tsunade were quite compatible and even considered recruiting him.

But now he realized that the guy was a womanizer!

Not only did he flirt with one Fifth Mizukage, but he also had his eyes on the future Fifth Hokage!

What nerve!

If I meet him, I'll definitely have a word or two with him.

Click!

Suddenly, the door to the Hokage's office opened.

Tsunade entered with Shishou and said to Hiruzen Sarutobi:

"Old man, this is the Flying Thunder God user you wanted to meet."

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Chapitre 158: Chapter 158: Breaking Up the Couple...

"Good day, Lord Third Hokage."

Standing beside Tsunade, Shishou bowed respectfully to the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, maintaining a humble demeanor.

Given that the Third Hokage was Tsunade's teacher, and by extension, someone Shishou should respect, he knew he had to show the proper respect.

"So, you're the Flying Thunder God user?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi eyed Shishou with a displeased expression, his tone less than friendly.

He had only just mentioned wanting to meet the Flying Thunder God user, and Tsunade immediately brought him here. This clearly indicated that this troublesome individual was likely already at Tsunade's place, otherwise, the response wouldn't have been so quick.

The relationship between the two must be closer than he had initially thought.

Realizing this, the Third Hokage's gaze grew even more unfriendly. He hadn't anticipated that under his nose, Tsunade was nearly whisked away by someone.

Does the Third Hokage have a grudge against me?

Shishou wondered about Hiruzen's reaction, puzzled. He turned to Tsunade, who also looked confused, clearly not understanding the Third Hokage's behavior.

"Old man, what are you doing?" Tsunade frowned at Hiruzen, directly questioning him.

Shishou had come to see Hiruzen out of respect for her, and she didn't want the Third Hokage putting on airs.

Given Shishou's strength, if it weren't for her, he wouldn't need to lower himself at all.

"Lord Third Hokage, I do indeed know the Flying Thunder God technique."

Seeing Tsunade standing up for him warmed Shishou's heart. However, he still pulled her behind him, patiently explaining to Hiruzen to prevent Tsunade from escalating the situation.

Tsunade blushed slightly as Shishou held her small, chubby hand, unsure if he was trying to help or take advantage of her. She glanced at the Third Hokage, then allowed Shishou to hold her hand.

However, Hiruzen saw this interaction and grew even angrier. How dare this punk flirt with Tsunade right in front of him!

"Come with me," Hiruzen barked, glaring at Shishou before storming out of the office. He intended to teach this brat a lesson.

"What's up with your teacher?" Shishou asked Tsunade, confused.

"I don't know either," Tsunade replied, pulling her hand from Shishou's and following her teacher. "Let's just follow him."

Shishou smiled slightly, recalling the blush on Tsunade's face, and followed her out of the office.

Though he was unsure of what the Third Hokage had in store for him, he was determined not to retaliate as long as it didn't go too far, out of respect for Tsunade.

...

As the three moved through the village, they attracted a lot of attention.

"Isn't that the Third Hokage?"

"And Lady Tsunade is with him. Who's that guy? I haven't seen him before."

"What are they up to?"

Kakashi, Might Guy, and Kurenai Yuhi, who were out shopping together, exchanged looks and decided to follow the trio.

They followed all the way to a forest outside the village.

Hiruzen Sarutobi removed his Hokage robe, handing it to an ANBU member beside him, revealing the armor he wore underneath.

Though he was displeased with Shishou's apparent flirtations with multiple women, his primary goal was to test Shishou's strength. However, if he could beat him up a bit in the process, all the better.

"Who is this guy? Is he Lady Tsunade's boyfriend?"

"Is the Third Hokage planning to teach him a lesson?"

Might Guy asked curiously, looking at Kakashi and Kurenai.

"Guy, you'd better not spread rumors. If Lady Tsunade gets angry, you'll be in big trouble," Kakashi, his arm in a cast, warned.

"I-I know," Guy quickly quieted down.

Kurenai frowned, feeling that Shishou looked familiar, especially the way he looked at her, as if he knew her.

"If you can defeat me without using the Flying Thunder God technique, I'll grant your request," Hiruzen said as he finished adjusting his gear, looking at Shishou.

"Flying Thunder God?"

"Is this the Flying Thunder God user everyone's been talking about?"

Kakashi was shocked, staring at Shishou in disbelief.

"Kakashi, I'm starting to think he really is Lady Tsunade's boyfriend."

"Hokage-sama said he'd grant this guy's request if he beats him."

"So, this guy must want to marry Lady Tsunade and is asking for the Hokage's approval. And as her teacher, the Hokage wants to test his strength first."

Guy whispered, feeling increasingly certain that he had figured out the truth.

"Tsunade-sama is looking over here."

Kurenai gently reminded Guy, who then turned to see Tsunade glaring at him, her terrifying aura making him shiver and hide behind Kakashi.

Yes! Exactly! I'm here to propose to Tsunade.

Shishou grinned at Guy's words, wanting to give him a thumbs up.

"Just don't hurt the old man, okay?" Tsunade whispered, pulling Shishou's sleeve.

Given Shishou's strength, not just the Third Hokage, but even if everyone present attacked him together, they wouldn't be able to harm him.

"I got it."

Shishou gently squeezed Tsunade's hand to reassure her. He noticed that she rarely got angry in front of others, giving him more chances to get closer to her.

Seeing Shishou dare to hold her hand in public, Tsunade blushed and glared at him before pinching his hand hard and pulling away.

Is he really Lady Tsunade's boyfriend?

Kakashi, Guy, Kurenai, and the nearby ANBU all watched the couple's interactions, astonished.

"You think I'm invisible?"

Hiruzen, seeing their little display, instantly flew into a rage. He quickly formed hand signs.

"Summoning Technique: Monkey King Enma!"

With a puff of smoke, a large, white-haired monkey appeared beside Hiruzen.

"Enma, turn into the Adamantine Staff."

"Understood."

The moment Hiruzen gave the command, Enma transformed into a staff and flew into Hiruzen's hand.

Then, Hiruzen Sarutobi raised the staff high and swung it down towards Shishou and Tsunade, determined to break up the couple.

"Take this, you scoundrel!"

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