Konoha: Starting from Refining Dragon Bloodline

Chapter 119 Tsunade, a long-lost feeling

"This is not Hokage-sama's responsibility, it is the uncontrollability of the task itself."

Sakumo did not seek to anger Sarutobi Hiruzen, he could distinguish right from wrong, and he himself was an extremely easy-going person.

Under the influence of the Will of Fire, Sakumo actually didn't express his anger towards the Hokage at all.

As described by Will of Fire, he silently dedicated himself to Konoha without even asking for anything in return.

"The contribution of this mission to Konoha is too great. It directly forced Sunagakure to surrender. I can't measure it. I'll just convert it all into military achievements."

Sarutobi Hiruzen took a puff of cigarette and said with a smile.

He always smiled when he mentioned Konoha's victory.

"Of course, I will remember Yayoi and his team's military exploits.

I have promoted him to Jonin, as for other arrangements, it depends on his wishes."

Seeing Sakumo hesitate to speak, Sarutobi Hiruzen said with a smile.

He could tell at a glance that with Yayoi, Sakumo had made some changes.

During each mission, Sakumo often strives for rewards for the White Fang team, and even gives his own subsidies to the three of them.

Sakumo actually knew that for the newly graduated genin, letting them perform missions with him was almost the same as committing suicide.

In the beginning, Sakumo tried his best to protect them, but accidents would happen every time.

This made him feel so guilty that he would secretly transfer his mission rewards to Sarutobi Hiruzen to the three of them, and would also deliberately learn some ninjutsu to tutor Yayoi, who had relatively poor ninjutsu talent.

Although the other party learned it perfunctorily, Sakumo was very pleased to see the other party's fluent Ninjutsu during the mission.

And because of the life-and-death friendships in these missions, Sakumo cherishes the members of his current team.

He really cherishes the current White Fang team and even feels a sense of dependence on them.

This is unimaginable to Sakumo, but it does exist.

The strength of the team and the will of the members reassured him.

"In short, the war is over and Konoha has won. I clearly remember the contribution made by the White Fang Team. Konoha will never forget its heroes."

Sarutobi Hiruzen said very seriously.

"yes!"

Sakumo also straightened up immediately, with a serious expression on his face, as if the person in front of him was not the Hokage but the Will of Fire that he had read since childhood.

"By the way, what happened to Danzo?"

After finishing speaking, Sarutobi Hiruzen also regained his easy-going attitude. He looked at Sakumo and his tone was casual, as if he was just asking about a very small matter.

As his disciple, he was still very concerned about Danzo. Originally, he was sent there just in case, but he didn't expect that this time it would almost cost him his life.

When the news came out, even he was shocked and went to see Danzo. However, when he asked Danzo the reason, he didn't say anything and asked him to leave with a dark face.

"Elder Danzo was trapped in the Sand Iron Barrier when he besieged the Third Kazekage, and the sand thorns extending from the Kazekage's Sand Iron Barrier penetrated his body in many places."

Sakumo said without hiding anything.

"Well, it seems that the years of peace have caused Danzo's strength to decline."

Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed.

"Sakumo, please go down first. I will grant you half a year's leave to recover from your injuries."

The impact of the broken arm is not insignificant. If it were placed on other ninjas, it would not be an exaggeration to announce immediate retirement. But White Fang is a little different.

He uses a knife, which has an impact but not too much.

But after this incident, those people must have stopped. After all, Sakumo's broken hand has a great impact on a ninja's reputation.

Seeing Sakumo resign, for some reason Sarutobi Hiruzen suddenly felt a sense of relief in his heart.

The hero's welcome ceremony is not over yet

After a short morning, all the three ninjas finally returned. An excited Jiraiya led many jounin on the road back to the village, but Tsunade on the other side was not like that.

Her eyes were dim and no longer lively, as if she had lost something important.

The two of them set foot on the road back to the village together. Jiraiya couldn't help but be infected by the sadness revealed in Tsunade, and the people who greeted him spontaneously stopped shouting.

They were infected by this emotion and realized that although the victory was worthy of celebration, they also lost a lot.

"Jiraiya, you go and meet the Third Generation old man first. I have some things to do. I'll talk about the details tomorrow."

When they reached the end of the welcoming line, Tsunade suddenly said to Jiraiya.

Originally, there was a rule that after they all returned, they had to meet the Hokage first.

But Tsunade said that there was no other way but to postpone it a little.

"elder sister"

At this moment, an energetic young man ran over calling for his sister loudly.

"It's a rope tree."

Jiraiya looked at the boy who ran over, patted Nasuki on the shoulder, and then left with a smile, leaving time for the siblings.

"rope tree"

Tsunade picked up Nasuki and held him deeply in her arms.

War is so cruel that people cannot even protect their friends and relatives. I will never repeat today's tragedy in the future.

"Naoshu, sister must protect you from now on."

"Sister, what are you talking about?"

Naoki didn't hear Tsunade's murmur clearly and asked curiously, but was frightened by Tsunade's subconsciously raised fist and didn't dare to say a word.

Tsunade was led by the rope tree through the streets of the village and came to the Senju clan, but the rope tree did not lead him home, but instead led him to the edge.

This place has long been transformed into a residential area by a village, but some Thousand Hands are still thriving.

"Sister Tsunade, long time no see."

Yayoi came over in a hurry, and her eyes softened after seeing Tsunade.

When facing enemies, Golden Eyes are a cold and indifferent natural disaster, but when facing people they recognize, both Golden Eyes and normal eyes are gentle.

"You little brat, you are really promising."

Tsunade originally wanted to say something, but when the words came to her lips, she felt unable to say them. She could only smile and say these words like an elder watching a child grow up.

"Kid, I didn't come to the village entrance to welcome your teacher as soon as I came back. Do you still have me as a teacher in your heart?"

"I came here specially to greet Tsunade-sensei, but even my experiments on senjutsu were delayed because of this."

Yayoi said helplessly, this is also true, Feng had just succeeded in his experiment, and Yayoi asked him to visit his home.

When he heard the news of Tsunade's return, he immediately left the Uchiha clan and came here to meet her.

And to be honest, it’s a feeling I haven’t seen in a long time.

It was the first time for Yayoi to experience the feeling of meeting her elders.

It was like having a kind of support, but Tsunade's arms were not strong, but rather soft. For this, he still needed to work hard on his own.

"Little Yayoi, don't immerse yourself in experiments every day. You still have many bonds. You need to calm down and slowly understand them. They are worth cherishing."

Tsunade said as a person who has experienced this.

"How can I protect the bond that the teacher said without strength? Besides, I'm only fourteen years old, so I'm not in a hurry."

After hearing Tsunade's words, Yayoi shook her head and said.

"Power, yes, how can we protect the bond without power."

(End of chapter)