Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

Chapter 274 One Step Further

"This……"

Maki gritted his teeth and hesitated, "Could I go back to the village and discuss this with the elders or Lord Fengying?"

This pot is way too big for his small frame to carry.

If he dares to agree to these conditions today, he might secretly commit suicide by swallowing a kushio (a type of Japanese sutra) when he returns to the village tomorrow.

Upon hearing this, Tsunade pondered for a moment.

"You can send a letter back to tell those old guys Chiyo about the situation here, but I'll only give you three days to give me a reply."

It takes exactly three days to travel from Sunagakure to Konoha, so Sunagakure must have some means of quickly transmitting information.

"I understand!"

Maki agreed readily, as long as he wasn't made to take the blame.

"Ah."

Tsunade nodded, then looked at Temari, "The third round of the Chunin Exams will resume in a while. Do you still want to participate?"

"Huh?!"

Temari blinked blankly, pointed to herself, and looked at Tsunade, saying, "I... can I still participate in the Chunin Exams?"

"Of course you can, it just depends on whether you want to or not."

Tsunade spoke casually, her gaze inadvertently glancing at Shirokumo Aoba. Judging from their attitudes, it was only a matter of time before this little girl fell for their trap.

Temari, who had been watching Tsunade closely, naturally noticed the way Tsunade glanced at Shirakumo Aoba.

He seemed to understand something in his heart.

Although he had shown them a cold expression before, he was actually warm-hearted despite his cold exterior.

Baiyun Qingye is indeed a very good person.

But... after something like this happened, it would be difficult for the two of them to be like ordinary friends, even if they weren't enemies.

Temari gritted her teeth, "I want to participate!"

"Ah."

Tsunade nodded. "In that case, your schedule will remain unchanged."

"You can leave now, but during this time you can only move around within the designated area. If you act on your own, you will bear the consequences."

"understand!"

The four of them answered very readily.

Then Shizune led them away.

"Kid, do you think Sunagakure will agree to our conditions, or choose to fight us to the death?"

Tsunade asked again.

"They'll probably agree, since Sunagakure doesn't have the resources to fight a desperate battle now."

The Kazekage is still in the intensive care unit of Konoha Hospital, and the One-Tailed Beast is unlikely to leave Konoha anytime soon.

If Sunagakure were to actually fight Konoha head-on, they'd probably have to prepare to announce their dissolution tomorrow.

"Um……"

Tsunade nodded as well. "However, we can't just put pressure on them. If Sunagakure agrees to our conditions, we also need to show our sincerity."

Baiyun Qingye: "So, teacher, you want to send them supplies directly?"

Upon hearing this, Tsunade gave him a meaningful smile and said, "Of course not, I have a better way."

What's a better way?

Baiyun Qingye suddenly felt like she was being watched.

"You'll find out then. Next up are those three female ninjas from Kumogakure."

Tsunade skillfully changed the subject, "Kid, what do you think?"

"This... Teacher, you are the Hokage now, you can't ask me everything."

Baiyun Qingye showed a helpless expression.

"A disciple's duty is to share the burden of his teacher, and I am also giving you an opportunity."

Tsunade said jokingly, "That Samui is quite formidable."

Shirokumo Aoba glanced at Tsunade's face and said, "Then you, teacher, are still the best."

Boom!

Tsunade tapped Shirakumo Aoba on the head. "I'm talking to you about something serious!"

Is this something serious?

Baiyun Qingye thought to herself, then said expressionlessly, "Then let's lock it up for now?"

"Locked up? You really have no feelings for them?"

Tsunade looked very surprised.

"..."

Who's being indecent here?

Shirokumo Aoba couldn't help but roll her eyes. "Now that we've captured the Two-Tails Jinchuriki, Kumogakure will definitely try to get the Two-Tails back. They're different from Sunagakure. If we can't reach an agreement, they might declare war on Konoha directly."

"So let's see how to deal with those three later."

Whether it's a ninja weapon or the Hokage's secretary, it all depends on a single thought.

"Okay, whatever you say."

Tsunade had no objections and simply followed Shirakumo Aoba's plan.

"That's right!"

Baiyun Qingye suddenly exclaimed.

"What's wrong? Why are you so easily startled?"

Tsunade looked at Shirokumo Aoba with a puzzled expression.

Shirokumo Aoba got up and walked to Tsunade's side.

"Teacher, I helped the village get rid of two tailed beasts this time, shouldn't the reward be more generous?"

"what?!"

Seemingly realizing what the other party wanted to do, Tsunade quickly leaned back, trying to dodge.

But Baiyun Qingye was faster than her and caught up with her directly.

"Well!"

"?"

To Shirokumo Aoba's surprise, Tsunade didn't seem as resistant as before.

After savoring it for a while, he wanted to try something more.

"asshole!"

Tsunade's eyes widened suddenly, and in her anger, she grabbed his collar and threw him out the window.

"That rebellious disciple! He's going too far!"

Tsunade rubbed her aching chest in annoyance.

……

With her prior experience, Baiyun Qingye twirled in mid-air and landed smoothly and easily.

Then he and Tian Tian and the others stared at each other blankly.

"Uh, you and the Hokage have a good relationship."

Shikamaru spoke first, defusing the awkward situation.

"Cough cough."

What are you all doing here?

While adjusting her clothes, Baiyun Qingye discreetly wiped the corner of her mouth.

Hmm, my hands still smell like milk.

"Isn't this just waiting for our great hero to celebrate together!"

Tian Tian excitedly came over and said, "Qingye, you look so handsome today!"

"Thanks to Aoba today."

Ino shifted her body, moving closer to Shirokumo Aoba's other side, and said, "If you hadn't taken care of the One-Tailed Beast, we would definitely be in big trouble."

"Aoba, that wooden doll of yours is so cool."

Naruto jumped in front of Shirakumo Aoba and gave him a thumbs up.

Even the arrogant fox inside him was much more docile today.

Sasuke, his expression unwilling, said in a low voice, "I will not give up!"

The other girls also chimed in, pushing Naruto and Sasuke to the side.

Finally, Choji, having "reached his limit," stepped forward.

"Time to go get some barbecue!"

……

"I am back!"

After finishing the barbecue, Shirokumo Aoba didn't go to Tsunade's house this time, but went back to her own home.

Mei Terumi and Yugao Uzuki are already at home.

Welcome home.

Have you had dinner yet?

The two asked with smiles on their faces.

"Uh... I've already eaten."

Bai Yun Qingye felt that the two people's eyes seemed a little green. "Sister Xi Yan, have you eaten?"

"I've eaten, but I'm a little hungry again..."

Baiyun Qingye didn't expect that defeating two tailed beasts during the day would consume less energy than he did at night.