konoha:I'm the God of ninja world

"Morkel... is that the little ninja who can use Wood Style?!"

At this moment, Shizune, who was sitting beside Tsunade while holding her pet pig, asked in confusion.

"That's right," Jiraiya nodded.

"Oh? You actually took him as your apprentice?" Tsunade's eyes remained fixed on Morkel, observing him carefully.

Similarly, Morkel was also examining her.

This Lord Tsunade is indeed as Master Jiraiya described—astonishingly beautiful. However, he didn't dwell on it for long, knowing that despite her youthful appearance, she was actually over fifty years old.

"Red hair… Is this kid from the Uzumaki clan?" Tsunade asked casually, withdrawing her gaze.

"I'm not sure about that either," Jiraiya replied before continuing, "Do you know why I came to see you?"

Tsunade turned back to her drink, took a sip, and smirked. "You've been traveling around the world writing books, and we just happened to run into each other."

She joked, "Are you going to confess to me again?"

Hearing this, Morkel and Naruto exchanged glances.

Could it be that there was something between Jiraiya-sensei and Lady Tsunade?

Judging by Tsunade's tone, she must have rejected Jiraiya's advances in the past.

"I can buy a bouquet of flowers right now if you'd like," Jiraiya said shamelessly.

Tsunade sighed. "You're still the same. So shameless."

"Ahem!" Jiraiya cleared his throat before retrieving a letter from his package. "I'm here to inform you that the village wants you to return and take on the role of Hokage."

Tsunade immediately turned her head away and scoffed. "I don't want to be Hokage. Anyone who wants that position is a fool!"

Naruto, who aspired to be Hokage, immediately jumped in.

"Hey! How dare you insult the Hokage, you old lady!"

"What do you know? You haven't experienced war," Tsunade replied with a disdainful smirk, clearly not taking Naruto seriously.

"Damn it, you stinky old woman!" Naruto shouted.

Jiraiya quickly restrained him. "Naruto, show some respect to your elders."

Then, he sighed and looked at Tsunade. "You still can't let go, can you?"

Tsunade gripped her cup tightly, her expression momentarily clouded with sorrow.

Morkel observed both Jiraiya and Tsunade. It was evident that Tsunade had experienced deep loss.

Moments later, Tsunade drank the remaining liquor in her cup, her hands slightly trembling.

"How can I let it go so easily?" she murmured. "It would be nice to see them again... Nawaki, Dan…"

Morkel raised his hand out of curiosity. "Lady Tsunade, are the people you want to see already dead?"

His words struck Tsunade like a dagger.

With a loud bang, she slammed her hand on the table, shattering it instantly.

Dust filled the air as Tsunade clenched her fists and turned toward Morkel. "Kid, do you even know how to speak properly?!"

Jiraiya quickly stepped in. "Tsunade, calm down. Morkel didn't mean any harm."

Morkel simply nodded. "Hmm."

Tsunade thought, Something's wrong! Shouldn't I be the one who's angry?! Why is Jiraiya stopping me instead of that brat?

She felt even more irritated.

"Hey! Jiraiya! What do you mean?!" Tsunade snapped. "Do you think I'm weaker than this kid who knows Wood Style?!"

Jiraiya turned around and gave her an apologetic look. "Well... you may indeed be inferior to him."

Tsunade's fury intensified. "What did you say?! I'm not as strong as this little brat?!"

Jiraiya sighed. "Morkel has mastered Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, and Genjutsu. He also wields Wood Style and Senjutsu. Even if you and I teamed up, we might not be his match…"

Tsunade rolled up her sleeves. "Come on, kid! Let's fight!"

As Tsunade slammed the remaining table, all eyes turned to them.

The restaurant staff quickly surrounded them. The head waiter nervously stepped forward. "You are ninjas! Destroying our restaurant makes things difficult for us!"

Jiraiya chuckled awkwardly. "Apologies, my friend got a little excited. How much is the damage? I'll compensate you."

After paying, Jiraiya, Naruto, and Morkel were promptly kicked out of the restaurant before they could even eat.

Outside, Shizune's pet pig snorted in dissatisfaction.

"You're so old, yet you're still so aggressive," Jiraiya teased Tsunade. "Why argue with a kid?"

To be honest, Jiraiya was worried about Tsunade losing face if she lost. After all, he needed to convince her to return as Hokage.

The more Jiraiya spoke, the angrier Tsunade became. "Jiraiya! What do you mean?! Do you look down on me?!"

She clenched her fists. "I am the granddaughter of the First Hokage and one of the 'Sannin'! Do you think I've lived for fifty years for nothing? What's so great about Wood Style?!"

"Alright, alright. Let's compete," Jiraiya conceded, turning to Morkel. "What do you say?"

Morkel nodded. "No problem. But I have a condition: If I win, you must return to the village and become Hokage."

Tsunade hesitated.

Naruto smirked. "You're over fifty years old and scared of a kid?"

Tsunade immediately responded. "Fine! If I lose, I'll return and become Hokage! But if you lose, I get to land a punch on you."

Jiraiya's face paled. "That's cruel!"

Tsunade's punches could destroy city walls. One hit from her could be fatal.

"It's a bet. The stakes should be fair," Tsunade insisted.

Morkel smirked. "Alright, I accept."

Tsunade nodded. "Then choose the competition. I don't want people saying I bullied a child."

Morkel smiled. "Arm wrestling."

Jiraiya's jaw dropped. Is this kid insane?!

Tsunade grinned. "Kid, are you sure? I inherited the Senju's divine strength."

"I know," Morkel replied calmly. "But it doesn't seem challenging enough."

Tsunade was livid. Where does he get this confidence?!

The group found a stone platform and placed their hands on it.

Jiraiya prepared to start the match, but Morkel raised his hand. "Wait."

Suddenly, his aura surged as he activated the Seventh Gate of the Eight Inner Gates.

Then, Sage Mode activated. His eyes gleamed with immense power.

Tsunade's eyes widened. He mastered Sage Mode… AND the Eight Inner Gates?!

Jiraiya was in awe. "Start!"

Boom!

The stone beneath them shattered as Morkel focused his chakra into his right arm.

With a whoosh!, Tsunade's hand slammed down.

Naruto and Jiraiya were speechless.

Tsunade stood up, smiling. "You win."

She seemed relieved. Turning to Morkel, she smiled warmly.

"Konoha Village has a future… because of ninjas like you."

She removed the pendant from her neck and placed it around Morkel's.

"You are a genius and the future of Konoha. Pass on the Will of Fire."

Jiraiya grinned. "That pendant is worth hundreds of millions."

Morkel suddenly found it quite beautiful!

Tsunade had made her decision.

"I will return to the village… and take up the mantle of Hokage."

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