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As Hiruzen Sarutobi watched Jiraiya jump out of the window, he couldn't help but sigh.
Both Tsunade and Jiraiya had more charisma than he does now.
But Jiraiya also had significant problems.
Because he listened too much to the arrangements of Mount Myōboku, he spent all his time searching for some prophetic child.
"It's safer to leave Konoha in Tsunade's hands."
Hiruzen Sarutobi said thoughtfully.
……
As the New Year approaches, Konoha Village becomes very lively.
Not only were all the shops on both sides of the street open, but there were also many mobile and temporary food and snack stalls.
Of course, the most numerous are the pedestrians coming and going.
Every street was packed with people.
Is your grocery store closed today?
Kurenai Yuhi, holding Kitazawa's hand, warned, "Then you'll lose a lot of money."
"I won't go; spending time with you is more important."
Kitazawa shook his head and said, "Besides, I'm not short of money right now."
"That's true."
Kurenai looked around and said, "You're now a medical ninja second only to Tsunade, so making money is a piece of cake for you."
"The premise is that you don't get involved in gambling."
Kitazawa casually remarked, "Otherwise, we'd end up penniless like Lady Tsunade."
"She's your teacher, after all."
Kurenai couldn't help but laugh and said, "Be careful she doesn't stuff all her IOUs into your hands."
"Don't talk about such scary things."
Kitazawa's lips twitched involuntarily.
"Eh?"
Kurenai suddenly stopped and asked, "Do you think that's Asuma and Kakashi?"
"It really is them."
Kitazawa followed her gaze.
"Kitazawa!"
Matt Kay noticed them and quickly waved to them.
Sarutobi Asuma glanced over instinctively and saw their hands clasped together.
He immediately felt a heart attack.
"Asuma, when did you get back?"
Kitazawa stepped forward and asked.
"I came back yesterday afternoon."
Sarutobi Asuma replied.
"How did you all end up together?"
Kurenai asked curiously.
"We met by chance."
Sarutobi Asuma complained, "That old man suddenly sent someone to tell me to go out and buy groceries, saying that there are guests coming in the evening."
"Isn't today New Year's Eve? Why are there guests?"
Kurenai asked, somewhat puzzled.
"do not know."
Sarutobi Asuma shook his head and said.
“I know who it is.”
Kitazawa had a sudden thought and said, "I saw Jiraiya-sama this morning."
"Lord Jiraiya?"
Kakashi Hatake, who had been expressionless, suddenly reacted.
A glimmer of light flashed in his dead fish-like eyes.
He had read that copy of "Intimate Paradise" many times, and wondered if there was a new copy.
"Ah."
Kitazawa said with a smile, "He went to find Lady Tsunade, and then got punched away."
"As expected of Lady Tsunade."
Kurenai Yuhi said with great admiration.
"I see."
A look of realization dawned on Sarutobi Asuma's face.
"Since it is Jiraiya-sama who is visiting, we should certainly make proper preparations."
Kurenai Yuhi said with a smile, "Today, Lady Tsunade is our guest."
Your home?
Sarutobi Asuma felt that this place was not a good place to stay.
He lost completely!
"You guys shop around, we'll go check out that supermarket."
Sarutobi Asuma pulled Kakashi Hatake along as they walked forward.
"Wait for me!"
Matt Kay immediately gave chase.
"Asma."
After careful consideration, Kakashi Hatake said, "I'll go home with you later. I need to talk to Jiraiya-sama about something."
"no problem."
Sarutobi Asuma paused for a moment, then asked with a smile, "How about you spend New Year's Eve at my house?"
"me?"
Kakashi Hatake was taken aback.
“You are Jiraiya-sama’s grand-disciple. It’s been so long since we last met. We can chat while we eat.”
Sarutobi Asuma laughed and said, "The old man will definitely be very happy to see you."
It was evening.
Snow began to fall heavily from the sky.
Shizune and Rina Uzumaki arrived at Kurenai's house early to help prepare dinner.
Kitazawa was going to help too, but he was forced to come over.
Because it's already cramped with three people in the kitchen, it would be even more difficult for four people to move around, which would actually affect the efficiency of cooking.
In the living room, Karin sat cross-legged on the sofa, intently watching TV.
Kitazawa stepped forward and sat down next to Karin.
He got bored after watching TV for a while.
Television programs in the ninja world are truly unremarkable.
Just then, there was a knock on the door.
"I'll go open the door."
Kitazawa stood up and went to the door.
When he opened the door, a beautiful and delicate face came into view; it was Tsunade.
Despite the snow, she was still wearing her tea-green coat with the word "gamble" printed on it.
"Lady Tsunade, why are you only arriving now?"
Kitazawa stepped back and let her into the house.
"I went and bought some wine."
Tsunade smiled and said with a slight upturn of her lips, "This kind of weather is perfect for drinking."
After she finished speaking, she bent down and began to take off her shoes.
Kitazawa glanced at her subconsciously and was immediately drawn to her skin, which was whiter than snow.
Aren't you afraid I'll punch you and send you flying?
Tsunade put down her shoes, looked at him, and asked.
"Not afraid."
Kitazawa said seriously, "I didn't do anything wrong."
He reached out and brushed the snow off her shoulder.
"I'll let you off the hook for now."
Tsunade paused slightly, then said.
She walked barefoot onto the carpet into the living room.
Kitazawa breathed a sigh of relief.
It seems we really need to control this aimbot.
"Lady Tsunade."
Karin quickly greeted her.
How's training going lately?
Tsunade sat down next to her, patted her head, and asked.
"It went very smoothly."
Karin glanced at Kitazawa, "Kitazawa-sensei said I can try learning sealing techniques next week."
"As expected of a member of the Uzumaki clan."
Tsunade raised an eyebrow and said.
"The main reason is that Karin has a very good talent for sealing techniques."
Kitazawa sat opposite Tsunade and said with a smile.
"You taught her sealing techniques?"
Tsunade suddenly remembered something and asked, "Have you learned the three sealing techniques I gave you?"
"I've learned two."
Kitazawa humbly replied, "My talent for sealing techniques is a bit lacking."
I really want to kick you out!
Tsunade rolled her eyes and said.
To have learned two sealing techniques in such a short time, one's talent in sealing techniques is not only superhuman, but also undeniably excellent.
"No need for Lady Tsunade to kick me, just tell me and I'll go out."
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