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"You should keep it."
Tsunade resisted the immense temptation and shook her head.
"I've already given it to you, it wouldn't be right for me to take it back."
Kitazawa shook his head and said.
In reality, he didn't pay any price for the Heart of the Ocean; it was essentially a case of using someone else's resources to offer something to someone else.
After all, all raw materials are obtained through mining.
Aren't you afraid I'll sell you?
Tsunade was silent for a moment, then said, "If I ran out of money at the casino, I might actually sell myself."
"I believe you won't."
Kitazawa put away the other two necklaces and asked, "When do you plan to go to the Fire Country Metropolis?"
"We can go tomorrow."
Tsunade looked at the necklace in her hand, paused, and said, "You're coming with me."
"Alright."
Kitazawa nodded and said.
He was more adept at publicity than Tsunade.
After all, he had experienced the bombardment of that crazy advertising era in his previous life.
"It's good that you can take a few days off too."
Kitazawa said with a smile, "It's not good if someone sees you sleeping in the office every day."
"Who else but you would see it?"
Tsunade rolled her eyes at him and said, "It's just that you sometimes don't know how to knock."
When Hiruzen Sarutobi was Hokage, Danzo Shimura, Tsunade, and Jiraiya never knocked on his door.
But when Tsunade became Hokage, Kitazawa was the only one in the entire Hidden Leaf Village who dared not knock on the door.
After all, Jiraiya had been living outside the village for a long time.
After retiring, Hiruzen Sarutobi never came to the Hokage's office again.
"This shows that you, Tsunade-sensei, have a broad mind."
Kitazawa's gaze then shifted downwards as he spoke.
Tsunade simply raised her leg and kicked him.
She put away the Heart of the Ocean and said, "Come find me at nine o'clock tomorrow morning."
As Kitazawa said, she hasn't taken a vacation in a long time.
Theoretically speaking, even the Hokage shouldn't take a holiday.
This was indeed a rare opportunity for her to rest.
"Okay, Tsunade-sensei."
Kitazawa said without changing his expression, "Then I'll be going now. See you tonight."
He turned and left, closing the door behind him.
Tsunade stared blankly at the door, momentarily dazed.
Kitazawa's purpose was too obvious, and she naturally noticed his intentions.
Oh well, I'll just take it one step at a time.
Tsunade shook her head, giving up on making a choice.
Kitazawa left the Hokage Building and headed towards the Anbu base.
Now that the gifted program is on summer vacation, he no longer needs to attend classes.
This summer, his plan is to train in Ninjutsu: Creation Rebirth: Hundred Healings Technique and Wood Release Ninjutsu.
As for the Five Elements: Great Combo Technique, he had almost mastered it with the help of Hiruzen Sarutobi.
"Teacher Kitazawa."
Upon seeing him, Bai immediately stopped cultivating and walked up to him.
He is now trying to learn Ice Release: Ice Rock Hall.
"Where's Dou? Why are you all alone?"
Kitazawa nodded and then asked.
"Senior Dou has gone out on a mission and won't be back for two days."
Bai replied.
Kitazawa raised an eyebrow, realizing the problem.
Kabuto Yakushi is an Anbu ninja, and Nono Yakushi is the vice director of Konoha Hospital. Sometimes they are both quite busy.
Kitazawa looked at Shiro and thought to himself that he might be able to transfer him to the gifted class next semester.
After all, he was only two or three years older than Naruto and the others.
Kitazawa had Haku join the Anbu to complete his system mission of cultivating trusted confidants.
However, since he is not yet capable of meeting the system's requirements for the task, it would be better to send him to the genius class.
You could also send him to theory classes to increase his relevant knowledge.
Kitazawa thought for a moment and created a shadow clone.
Although he doesn't know Ice Release, many ninjutsu have commonalities. With his strength, it wouldn't be a problem for him to guide Haku, who isn't even a genin.
Kitazawa returned to his office.
"Kitazawa".
Konan appeared before him and said, "Orochimaru is currently in Otogakure."
Kitazawa's gaze sharpened.
Did Orochimaru ultimately defect?
Kitazawa fell into deep thought.
He did not intend to go to Otogakure alone.
Although he was confident he could defeat Orochimaru, he wasn't confident he could capture him.
After all, he's the best runner in the ninja world... oh wait, not necessarily a man.
Kitazawa's idea was to discuss a snake-catching operation with Tsunade, setting up a trap near Otogakure to capture him.
If we let him get away this time, it will be even harder to catch him next time.
As the future Hokage, I must strike hard against the rogue ninja.
[Current Mission: Capture Orochimaru alive.]
[Quest Reward: Orochi Technique]
【Whether to accept? 】
Kitazawa subconsciously narrowed his eyes.
It's not surprising that Orochimaru could trigger the system mission.
So, how should I put this system reward?
He's certainly impressive, but he has to be a decent human being.
The Eight-Headed Serpent Technique is an S-rank forbidden technique that allows the user to transform into the legendary eight-headed serpent.
In the original work, it is considered Orochimaru's most powerful ninjutsu, and theoretically it can even fight against tailed beasts.
Unfortunately, he encountered Itachi Uchiha, who was his natural counter, so the Eight-Headed Serpent Technique could not be used at all.
It is worth mentioning that the Eight-Headed Serpent Technique was not created by Orochimaru, but rather originated from the Book of Seals in Konoha.
In other words, Kitazawa could whitewash this forbidden technique and use it himself.
"I understand, thank you."
Kitazawa said with a smile.
"It's nothing, this is our deal."
Xiao Nan shook her head and said.
According to the Akatsuki's rules, any traitor must die.
If Kitazawa can deal with Orochimaru, she can be considered to have used someone else to do her dirty work, saving herself a lot of trouble.
It was evening.
Because it's Tsunade's birthday today, Kitazawa and Kurenai came to her house for a free meal.
Besides them, there are also Hiruzen Sarutobi, Nono Yakushi, Shizune, Naruto Uzumaki, and Karin and her daughter.
Naruto Uzumaki was the most confused of them all.
He and Tsunade are not as familiar now as they were in the original work.
Fortunately, with Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kitazawa there, he wasn't embarrassed.
Kitazawa knew why he had been invited.
Because of his parents, Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki.
After all, Naruto Uzumaki has already revealed his true identity, so we have to invite him out of respect for his parents.
As for the others, there's no need to say more.
Considering Tsunade's status as Hokage, this birthday celebration was rather quiet.
However, it was already quite lively for her.
After all, when they were wandering outside Konoha Village, it was just her and Shizune.
"It's a pity that Jiraiya didn't come back either."
Looking at the table full of dishes, Hiruzen Sarutobi remarked with emotion.
"It doesn't matter whether he comes back or not."
Tsunade said nonchalantly.
Upon hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi sighed inwardly.
Jiraiya's mind is full of prophetic ideas, no wonder he and Tsunade couldn't make it work.
"Today is Tsunade-sensei's birthday."
Kitazawa raised his glass and said, "Our first toast is to her."
Happy birthday, Lady Tsunade!
Yakushi Nono, Shizune, and the others said in unison.
Happy birthday, Granny Tsunade!
Naruto Uzumaki is holding up a juice.
Tsunade's lips twitched when she heard the word "grandmother".
If it were anyone else, she would have punched him away long ago.
Thank you everyone.
Tsunade smiled and said, "Drink to your heart's content today, until we're all drunk."
Everyone clinked glasses and then drank it all in one gulp.
The meal lasted until late at night.
Tsunade was drunk again.
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