Even the Third Raikage felt a bit uneasy.
"Just say what you have to say, what are you staring at!"
In the end, even the Third Raikage couldn't hold back any longer.
He bluntly and angrily said,
"Dad, you're so smart!"
"…"
What kind of remark is that?
Although the Third Raikage often relied on his fists to reason, that didn't mean he couldn't use his brain.
The way you said it… makes it sound like I've always been brainless.
Was I ever stupid before?
"Um!"
"…"
Yotsuki Ai's unwavering agreement plunged the Third Raikage into a brief, awkward silence.
Then!
"Damn it! I'll beat you to death!"
How dare you call me stupid! You're practically asking for trouble!
Without saying more, he raised his fist and charged after Yotsuki Ai.
The atmosphere was unusually lively.
…
"So, aren't you going to explain the situation of the Two-Tails Jinchūriki to me?"
At night, in Qingshan Liuyun's residence,
Tsunade and Kurenai Yuhi sat side by side.
Their eyes fixed on the green mountains and flowing clouds.
Qingshan Liuyun naturally didn't hide anything about what had happened in the conference room today.
He was initially quite pleased to hear that the elders had suffered a setback.
However, when the topic turned to Yugito, Tsunade and Kurenai instantly became expressionless.
You should know that the wooden figure's residence was right next door to them.
"How should I know!"
Qingshan Liuyun looked genuinely innocent.
"I only locked her up for a year; I didn't do anything else! Hong knows that too!"
…
Green Hills and Flowing Clouds only meant that during wartime, the wooden figures would be confined for a year.
They hadn't communicated much, but they had met several times.
Tsunade then glanced at Kurenai Yuhi beside her.
After all, during the war, Kurenai had always been following Aoyama Ryuun.
Reluctantly, Kurenai Yuhi nodded.
"Indeed, Brother Liuyun and that Muren haven't met many times!"
"…That's strange!"
I haven't seen many people.
People now live in Konoha.
Furthermore, Yugito is the Jinchūriki of the Two-Tails, and Kumogakure wouldn't just let her stay in Konoha.
Although I don't know what the Hidden Cloud Village is plotting,
Yugito definitely had something on her mind regarding Aoyama Ryuun.
Otherwise, Tsunade and Kurenai wouldn't be confronting Aoyama Ryuun like this.
"Who knows? Maybe it's because I'm too handsome?"
Scratching his head, Qingshan Liuyun said, somewhat confused,
"…"
Aoyama Ryuun's answer left Tsunade and Kurenai speechless.
That's so narcissistic!
Yet they couldn't find a proper rebuttal.
After all, the green hills and flowing clouds were indeed impressive.
Not only handsome, but his aloof and arrogant demeanor… ordinary people just can't compete.
…
"Bang!"
Enraged, Tsunade slammed her fist onto the table.
"No, the more I think about it, the angrier I get. Tomorrow, I'll have a serious talk with him!"
It's just too late now; otherwise, Tsunade would have gone next door already.
How dare he covet my man!
I'm lucky I wasn't killed.
"Let's skip tomorrow!"
Qingshan Liuyun waved his hand and said,
"Um?"
Tsunade thought Aoyama Ryuun was intentionally protecting Yugito.
Her eyes widened in disbelief.
"What are you thinking!"
Rolling his eyes, Qingshan Liuyun continued,
"I've made plans with Nara Shikaku, Yamanaka Inoichi, and Akimichi Choza, the current Ino-Shika-Cho trio, for tomorrow. Let's all meet them together!"
Nara Shikaku and his companions are the best of their generation.
Naturally, they are also the heads of their respective clans.
"Why?"
When it comes to serious matters, Tsunade becomes serious.
She was just confused why she needed to meet with the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.
Faced with Tsunade's question, Aoyama Ryuun smiled faintly.
"That old dog Hiruzen Sarutobi wants to cling to the Hokage position and refuses to step down. Let's help him out!"
Hiruzen Sarutobi's reputation among the villagers had already plummeted.
With the ninja clans holding him back, his time as Hokage was effectively over.
The clans wouldn't normally oppose the Hokage—there's no reason for it.
However, if a leader with strength and prestige far surpassing the current Hokage appears…
That's a different story.
After all, assisting the next Hokage in ascending to the position,
No ninja clan could remain unmoved by such merit.
"Is that so? Then I'll leave it to you, my dear husband!"
Tsunade still didn't fully grasp the complexities, but it didn't matter; she trusted Aoyama Ryuun.
When she said "my husband," Tsunade even winked mischievously.
Aoyama Ryuun smiled faintly.
Without a word, he regarded Tsunade and Kurenai with interest.
"Ladies, it's getting late. We should rest!"
"…"
…
The next day, Aoyama Ryuun, accompanied by Tsunade, arrived at the meeting place arranged with Nara Shikaku and the others.
Kurenai Yuhi was left at home by Aoyama Ryuun.
After all, her current plans were insufficient to handle the situation.
Better to deal with it after observing more.
"Lord Liuyun!"
Nara Shikaku, Yamanaka Inoichi, and Akimichi Choza, who had already arrived, saw Aoyama Ryuun approaching.
They all greeted him respectfully.
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