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

Chapter 122 Uchiha Mikoto

"Will you still gamble in the future?"

White clouds and green leaves posed a soul-searching question.

Tsunade's expression immediately froze, and she glared at Shirokumo Aoba, "You talk too much."

"I'll just take a few years off. When you grow up, I'll hand over the Hokage position to you."

"Ah, this..."

Baiyun and Qingye felt ashamed.

The Hokage position, which some people can only dream of their entire lives, is like a dandelion on a hill for Tsunade—not only is it within her grasp, but she even finds it somewhat unattainable.

……

After breakfast, Tsunade and Shirakumo Aoba arrived at the Uchiha clan's territory.

Because the festival lasted until very late last night, many people were still asleep, and the Uchiha clan compound was quite quiet.

Although there were few people on the street, everyone greeted Tsunade warmly when they saw her.

A large portion of the Uchiha clan members were not ninjas, but ordinary villagers.

They all held Tsunade, one of the Legendary Sannin, in the highest esteem.

Tsunade responded politely.

All the way to the door of Mikoto Uchiha's house.

Tsunade stopped walking, but did not knock on the door immediately.

Instead, he mentally organized his words for a while.

After a long while, Tsunade took a deep breath before raising her hand to knock on the door.

"Please wait a moment!"

The sound of Uchiha Mikoto's still somewhat tired voice came from inside the house.

Who is it?

Not long after, the door was opened.

Uchiha Mikoto, dressed in a black loungewear dress, appeared before the two.

She was still sleepy-eyed, and even her hair was a little messy, with a few strands sticking to her pretty face.

Judging from the looks of it, they must have just gotten up.

Unlike her usual gentle and proper wife image, she now exudes a more languid and older sister vibe.

"Lady Tsunade?!"

Upon seeing the person in front of her, Uchiha Mikoto immediately became more sober.

She quickly noticed that her current appearance was somewhat inappropriate and hurriedly adjusted it with her hands.

My face felt a little hot.

"I'm so sorry, Lady Tsunade. I went to bed late last night and accidentally overslept."

"Is there anything I can help you with?"

Looking at the other person's expression, Tsunade couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "There are some things."

"Then please come in and chat."

Mikoto Uchiha stepped aside.

After the two went inside, she noticed Bai Yunqingye standing next to the other person.

Her eyes lit up slightly, and a gentle smile appeared on her face.

"Aoba's here too. Is he here to visit Sasuke?"

A smile appeared on Shirokumo Aoba's face. "Is Sasuke still sleeping?"

"Yes."

Mikoto Uchiha then looked apologetic, "After he came back last night, he waited for his brother for a long time, so he hasn't gotten up yet."

Baiyun Qingye fell silent, unsure of what to say.

"Aoba, please sit down for a while. Auntie will go get you some good food," Uchiha Mikoto said with a smile.

"Mikoto! Sit down and chat for a while!" Tsunade said, stopping the other person from doing so.

Just wait until you sit down.

The atmosphere fell silent again.

"Has...something happened?"

Mikoto Uchiha finally noticed that something was wrong with the atmosphere, and then she remembered that Fugaku and Itachi hadn't returned home all night.

A bad feeling involuntarily arose in my heart.

Tsunade took a deep breath and spoke slowly.

"Last night, Konoha was attacked. The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, along with Fugaku Uchiha and dozens of Uchiha clan members, were killed in the attack. The attackers were Itachi Uchiha and a masked man."

"what?"

Mikoto Uchiha blinked blankly, her mind a complete blank; she didn't quite understand what Tsunade was saying.

She could hear each word clearly, but why couldn't she understand them when they were put together?

The weasel... attacked the village?

Fugaku...is dead?

We were perfectly fine yesterday, saying goodbye together, why...?

Tsunade's eyes showed a hint of pity as she repeated herself.

"Itachi Uchiha betrayed the village and joined forces with external enemies to attack Konoha. Fugaku Uchiha, along with members of the Uchiha clan and the Third Hokage, died while defending against the attack."

"The Uchiha clan were also heroes who protected Konoha! They..."

"Stop talking!"

Mikoto Uchiha suddenly reached out and grabbed Tsunade's wrist, stopping her from continuing. Her eyes had already turned into three-tomoe shapes.

"is this real?"

Tsunade saw the struggle and tears in the other person's eyes.

She looked away.

"Feel sorry."

Tsunade could feel that the force with which the other person was gripping her wrist had increased a bit.

She didn't say anything more. At this moment, she needed to let Uchiha Mikoto calm down first, otherwise, whatever outsiders said would only add fuel to the fire.

Much later.

Mikoto Uchiha slowly released her grip, leaving a red mark on Tsunade's wrist.

"Feel sorry……"

Her voice was a little hoarse.

"fine."

Tsunade could understand the feeling of losing something important.

That's why she kept hesitating.

"Lady Tsunade...is there anything else?"

Mikoto Uchiha wants to wait a while.

Looking at Mikoto Uchiha's eyes, which had lost their sparkle, Tsunade couldn't help but feel a sense of worry.

Misaka probably wouldn't...

"Aunt Mikoto!"

Baiyun Qingye suddenly stood up.

Tsunade and Mikoto Uchiha were both startled.

"Aoba..."

Shirokumo Aoba didn't speak, but stepped forward and reached out to grasp Uchiha Mikoto's already somewhat cold hands.

He stared intently into the other person's eyes, which had become completely silent.

"Aunt Mikoto, you still have Sasuke!"

Upon hearing Sasuke's name, Mikoto Uchiha trembled, and her eyes regained some of their luster.

Feeling the warmth emanating from Shirokumo Aoba's hands, Uchiha Mikoto also felt a touch of warmth in her heart.

She gently patted the other person's head, just like she would her own child.

"Thank you, Qingye. Auntie understands."

Seeing this, Tsunade felt a little strange, but also felt much more at ease.

At least Mikoto Uchiha shouldn't have any dangerous thoughts now.

Tsunade then brought up the matter of the security department with the other party.

Then they left the Uchiha clan's territory.

Tsunade couldn't help but feel a tightness in her chest.

When Nawaki and the others died, her performance wasn't much better than Uchiha Mikoto's.

I walked all the way home.

"Kid, I'm going to the Hokage Building. Don't go out today!"

"Teacher, actually I..."

"There's nothing to say. If I come back and you're not home, I'll break your legs!"

"..."

Watching Tsunade's departing figure, Shirakumo Aoba originally wanted to tell her about the new ability he had just "awakened".

Let the other party know that he has absolutely no problem protecting himself.

But Tsunade didn't give him a chance to speak, so there was nothing he could do.

……

Tsunade arrived at the Hokage Building.

As soon as I entered, I saw an old man flipping through documents.

Tsunade frowned. "Danzo, I am the Hokage!"

Upon hearing this, Danzo looked at Tsunade with a complicated expression; he had thought he would never hear those words again.

"I have come here for the sake of the Uchiha clan!"