"Hokage-sama, the Cloud Village envoy requests an audience."
Izayoi had barely left when a Konoha ninja wearing a Green Vest knocked and entered, kneeling on one knee and saying respectfully.
"Cloud Village envoy?"
Tsunade, who had been engrossed in her work, frowned and said, "Aren't they supposed to be focused on rebuilding their village and seeking revenge on Akatsuki? What are they doing sending people to Konoha?"
"This subordinate does not know." The Konoha ninja replied, "According to the gatekeepers, the envoys are the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki's three disciples, led by Cloud Village Jonin Samui. They haven't entered the village, but are requesting at the gate to meet with the Hokage-sama."
Tsunade crossed her arms, a thoughtful expression on her face.
Then, she turned to Karin, who was wearing a black suit and frameless glasses, and increasingly resembling a secretary, and said, "Karin, go and bring them here."
Unlike Ōnoki, who sent his son to 'entertain' the envoy, Tsunade didn't deliberately target the Cloud Village envoy.
Although the Land of Fire and the Land of Lightning were not allied countries, and Konoha and Cloud Village were enemies, they were still one of the Five Great Shinobi Villages, the mainstays of maintaining balance in the Shinobi World.
This time, Cloud Village sent an envoy, definitely because of Akatsuki. Tsunade was also curious to see what the Fourth Raikage wanted to do.
"Yes."
Karin was slightly stunned, then nodded respectfully.
However, when she arrived at the village entrance, she was struck by lightning.
Wh... what the hell?
Is this a scale that humans can have?
Staring at Samui's assets, which were even more turbulent than Tsunade's, and Hinata was slightly inferior, Karin subconsciously looked down at her toes, suddenly regretting taking on this task.
She should have let Shizune-sensei come!
Fortunately, she was still young, so losing wasn't shameful.
Karin quickly composed herself, put on a mask-like smile to Samui's team, and introduced herself, "My name is Karin, I am the Hokage-sama's secretary and disciple. Please follow me, the Hokage-sama has agreed to see you."
"Thank you for your trouble."
The ice-cold beauty Samui nodded expressionlessly, then led Omoi and Karui, who were wary and full of vigilance towards the surroundings, and followed Karin to the Hokage Building.
Karin, who was receiving outsiders for the first time, was not good at words and did not chat with the envoy.
However, looking at her hair color, Samui took the initiative to speak, "Are you a descendant of the Uzumaki Clan?"
"Yes." Karin first nodded with a smile, then touched her hair, as if realizing something, and asked suspiciously, "Is there a problem?"
"Nothing."
Samui shook her head.
She couldn't possibly say, thank you very much for your Uzumaki Clan's Sealing Technique. If the previous generation Raikage hadn't led the army to destroy your Whirlpool Country, we wouldn't have been able to snatch the barrier-type Sealing Scroll, minimizing the casualties this time.
If she said that, the nature of this visit would completely change.
Although Samui was indeed very grateful, after all, she had not participated in the Clan Massacre Incident.
Following Karin to the Hokage Office, Samui's team finally met one of the legendary female ninja still alive in the Shinobi World.
"Tsunade-sama." Samui respectfully bowed.
Omoi and Karui also abandoned their previous attitude, bowing respectfully as well.
Tsunade-hime, not only is she the granddaughter of the God of Shinobi and one of the legendary Three Ninja, but she is also a renowned medical expert in the Shinobi World, respected even by enemies.
Those female ninja in the Shinobi World who feel they are no less than men, their idol is Tsunade, without exception.
Samui also takes Tsunade as her role model.
Glancing at Tsunade's assets, Samui couldn't help but sigh inwardly, truly worthy of being Tsunade-sama.
Tsunade's eyes twitched slightly, first staring at Samui's assets for a few moments, then shifting her gaze to her face, or rather, her snow-white skin, and couldn't help but exclaim, "I didn't expect the Cloud Village to have someone of your type."
Samui remained expressionless; this stereotype wasn't unique to Tsunade, many people held it.
Because of her skin color and figure, she had been treated as an oddity since childhood, relying entirely on hard work and a strong will to become the current Jonin of the Cloud Village.
In the Cloud Village, where most are dark-skinned and Black Lives Matter is prevalent, this is an incredible achievement and a reversal of fate.
Although Samui didn't speak, seeing her icy face, Tsunade vaguely guessed something, and developed a hint of appreciation for this woman who was 'on par' with herself, so she said seriously, "Sit down."
"Thank you, Tsunade-sama."
After the Samui team sat down, Tsunade didn't waste any time, getting straight to the point, "What did that guy A send you to Konoha for?"
"Raikage-sama sent us to deliver this letter to Tsunade-sama."
Samui took out a letter from the neckline of her four-dimensional pocket and handed it to Shizune, whose eyes and mouth were twitching slightly.
Feeling the warmth in her hands, Shizune didn't know how she managed to hand the letter to Tsunade.
Watching her senior sister turn gray and white, Karin's eyes showed some pity, but also some delight.
Recently, she has also been able to enjoy the treatment of Hinata and Hanabi every day. After absorbing Izayoi's Chakra, Karin clearly felt her energy becoming more and more abundant, and even her nearsightedness had disappeared.
It is said that Izayoi occupies a large part of the credit for Hinata having such a figure.
As long as she is like Hinata, when she grows up, even if she can't compare to Hinata, she should be able to easily crush Senior Sister Shizune.
Thinking of this, Karin couldn't help but look forward to her future self.
Tsunade opened the letter and began to read it.
After reading only a few lines, Tsunade's eyebrows furrowed again, and she murmured, "So, we really have become enemies?"
The letter contained more detailed information.
The information released by the Land of Lightning only mentioned that Sasori of the Red Sand's Puppet technique surpassed his predecessors and increased his bounty, but it did not mention the Root and Danzo Shimura, instead sending this information to Tsunade.
Clearly, the Cloud Village was extending goodwill to Konoha.
The end of the information was an invitation to the Five Kage Summit.
"The Five Kage Summit?"
Looking at these unfamiliar words, Tsunade couldn't help but sigh, "How many years has it been since the Shinobi World held a Five Kage Summit after my grandfather?"
The ninja village system was created by Hashirama Senju, and then other countries and ninja clans rushed to imitate it.
The original intention of the Five Kage Summit was to discuss how to improve the Shinobi World and eliminate war.
Before the outbreak of the First Shinobi World War, all countries were at peace with each other due to the Ninja God, without much hatred.
However, with the outbreak of the Shinobi World War, countries developed hatred towards each other, and it became impossible for the Five Kage to sit down and talk peacefully.
So, seeing these words, Tsunade was momentarily dazed.
For the powerful Cloud Village to take the initiative to initiate the Five Kage Summit, it was clear that super-standard existences like Grandpa Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha had truly appeared.
Whether it was the Akatsuki or that mysterious person, both were major threats.
Thinking that those ninja villages were still unaware of the mysterious person's existence, Tsunade made a decision, put down the letter, and nodded, "This information is crucial. It confirms our previous speculation. Not only must we take good care of the remains of fallen ninjas, but we must also keep a close watch on the cemetery. I will be on time for the Five Kage Summit."
Hearing this, the Samui team's expressions changed slightly.
That's right, how did they not think of this?
However, thinking of the village that had been turned into a huge meteorite crater, their expressions stiffened slightly, wondering if that technique had affected the cemetery.
Tsunade, of course, didn't know what they were thinking and waved her hand to dismiss them, "Shizune, you will entertain the envoy group."
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
Just as Shizune was about to ask the Samui team to leave, Samui suddenly stood up and said, "Tsunade-sama, may I ask if the Wood Release Ninja Izayoi is currently in Konoha?"
Tsunade and the two women cast doubtful glances at her.
"Yes, why are you looking for him?" Tsunade asked curiously.
Karin looked at this woman warily, What does this big-boobed cow want with Izayoi?
Hearing that Izayoi was in Konoha, Samui's face lit up with joy, and she stated one of the purposes of her trip, "It is said that the First Hokage had a Wood Release Ninjutsu called Four Pillars Home Technique, which can create sturdy and permanent houses. He used this technique many times to provide shelter to many disaster-stricken areas in the Shinobi World, accumulating immeasurable merit. We would like to commission Izayoi to use Wood Release to help us rebuild our village."
"I see..."
Tsunade and the two women understood slightly.
Tsunade was just about to nod and accept this task for Izayoi, but then, as if remembering something, she immediately lied without batting an eye, "Izayoi is now a Hokage candidate and has the privilege of choosing his own missions. You have to ask Izayoi himself about this. If he agrees, then there's no problem."
"Please allow me to meet with Izayoi-sama, Tsunade-sama." Samui was not surprised. The Wood Release Ninja definitely had special privileges in Konoha.
"Karin, take them to find Izayoi."
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
Karin nodded respectfully and then led Samui to the front of Izayoi's house.
Looking at this luxurious building, which was as grand as the Daimyo's mansion, Omoi and Karui were dumbfounded.
Samui sensed Izayoi's status and immediately instructed her two subordinates, "Omoi, Karui, wait for me outside."
"Yes, Captain."
The two nodded.
When Karin brought Samui to Izayoi.
After listening to Samui's request, even Izayoi couldn't help but feel a little dazed.
Entrusting the culprit who destroyed the village to help rebuild it, even with his two lifetimes of experience, this was the first time he'd seen such a thing.
However, looking at Samui in front of him, with her sincere expression and humble demeanor, not at all like a cold, beautiful woman, Izayoi still shook his head and smiled, "I refuse."
"Lord Izayoi, as long as you are willing to lend a hand, our Cloud Village is willing to pay the reward for three super S-rank missions," Samui said eagerly, "If that's not enough, we can continue to negotiate."
"This isn't a matter of money."
A hint of coldness appeared in Izayoi's smile as he said lightly, "My girlfriend is named Hinata Hyuga, and she is the heiress of the Hyuga Clan's Main Family."
Samui was slightly stunned, her face showing confusion.
Immediately, as if she remembered something, her expression suddenly changed slightly.
"I apologize for the intrusion." Samui bowed slightly, her Big Thunders in front of her chest swayed, and then she left Izayoi's residence with a depressed mood.
She thought this mission would be very simple, but she didn't expect that the Hyuga Clan's Main Family heiress was actually Izayoi's girlfriend.
Samui had vaguely heard about the village's plan back then.
Thinking of the Byakugan that the village never even obtained, Samui suddenly felt like she had shot herself in the foot.
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