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Chapter 186: Women Should Still Be Gentle
Chapter 186: Women Should Still Be Gentle
For now, let's put aside Kisame Hoshigaki's astonishment at being mistaken for a minnow, not once but twice.
In front of the Konoha army, Tsunade's gaze swept past Kisame, whom she had just punched flying, and fixed on the young man sitting casually on a large rock beside her.
That man!
The young man in white, with the Haori clan emblem on his shoulder!
Tsunade had seen him before.
Only then, his face was covered in cracks, and he was not among the living.
But now...
With Tsunade's medical expertise, she could instantly tell that he exuded a powerful vitality that even surprised her.
Haori Xuan Yue!
The man who was famed alongside her grandfather, Uchiha Madara, during the Warring States period, claiming to be on par with the gods. And now, he has been reborn into a second life.
At this moment, he appeared here!
The worst-case scenario that she had anticipated had come to pass.
Tsunade clenched her fists unconsciously, and beside her, Jiraiya, Kakashi, Guy, Asuma, and Shikamaru all wore grave expressions.
A person's reputation precedes them.
Haori Xuan Yue's presence demanded their utmost caution.
In contrast, Haori Xuan Yue remained casual as he sat on the large rock. He glanced at the sea of people before turning back to Tsunade, a faint smile on his face.
"It's been a long time, Tsunade."
"No, you should address her as the Fifth Hokage now. Carrying on the family legacy, I must say it's quite impressive."
For some reason, Tsunade felt a hint of mockery in his words.
She suppressed her inner turmoil and questioned him, "Haori Xuan Yue! You dare show your face in Konoha after killing the Root ninja?"
Haori Xuan Yue remained calm and collected. "Why not? In a way, I did you a favor. How does it feel to have the power in your hands now? No need to thank me, consider it a belated congratulatory gift from your senior."
If it were any other time, upon hearing Haori Xuan Yue's words, Tsunade would have charged at him without a second thought.
But now, as the Hokage, she bore a heavier responsibility and temporarily suppressed her anger.
"I don't deserve such a gift," she said coldly. "What are you up to this time, showing up uninvited? Are you here to deliver another 'gift'?"
"Uninvited?" Haori Xuan Yue raised an eyebrow. "If I recall correctly, this is the Uchiha clan's land. If they invited me here, it can't be considered uninvited, can it?"
"This is Konoha! The Uchiha clan is a part of Konoha," Tsunade said in a low voice.
"They used to be," Haori Xuan Yue said flatly, as if stating a fact.
Boom!
As if in response to his words, streams of fiery flames rose from the ruins of the Nanakumi Shrine behind Haori Xuan Yue, exploding in the air.
They resembled fireworks, especially dazzling.
Tsunade's eyes narrowed, and she was about to retort forcefully.
Jiraiya stopped her and stepped forward, glancing at Kisame, who stood quietly beside him in his black and red Akatsuki uniform. He addressed Haori Xuan Yue, "Senior Haori, may I ask why you have come here with the Akatsuki organization? What is your purpose?"
Jiraiya was concerned about the mysterious and powerful Akatsuki organization aligning themselves with Haori Xuan Yue.
If that were the case, it would undoubtedly be bad news.
Haori Xuan Yue did not hide the truth. "The Uchiha clan is purging their traitors, and I am here to witness it. As for the Akatsuki organization..."
He glanced at Kisame and said indifferently, "This guy came here on his own."
Kisame, feeling small and uneasy, was currently preoccupied with plotting an escape route. Hearing this, he still had the sense to nod slightly, confirming that it was indeed the case.
He immediately realized, "So it is. Uchiha Itachi is up there. Along with Uchiha Sasuke and the other Uchiha clan members."
Uchiha Itachi was the perpetrator of the Uchiha clan's massacre, and it was only natural for Sasuke and the remaining Uchiha members to seek revenge.
However, this was ultimately Konoha's territory.
Allowing others to fight and kill within their own village, especially including a missing-nin, would deal a significant blow to Konoha's reputation.
Moreover, the one obstructing them was the very person who had destroyed the Konoha Root.
Although many Konoha ninjas secretly applauded the destruction of the Root, they had to present a united front in public.
Jiraiya understood that, regardless of the danger, Konoha had to take action.
Whether it was against Uchiha Itachi, Uchiha Sasuke, or Haori Xuan Yue, they had to make a move.
Jiraiya exchanged a glance with Tsunade.
Soon, a chilling aura rose from the Konoha group.
Noticing this, Kisame narrowed his eyes.
He really didn't want to get entangled in a battle between these powerful beings and was ready to flee at any moment.
As for Haori Xuan Yue, he remained calm and collected, even finding time to ponder his doubts.
"Now that I think about it, something feels missing from this scene."
"That's right!"
Haori Xuan Yue remembered.
According to reason, with Sasuke being present above, when the Konoha group first arrived, he should have heard a certain reckless person shouting "Sasuke" frantically.
However, apart from Tsunade and Jiraiya, the two highest-ranking individuals, the rest of the Konoha group maintained their discipline and remained silent.
Haori Xuan Yue carefully scanned the group again.
Kakashi was here, Yamato was here, and even Sakura was present.
But Naruto was nowhere to be seen.
Thus, the expected passionate shouts of "Sasuke" were absent.
"Is he in the midst of training? Or was he not allowed to come due to being the Jinchuriki of the Nine-Tails?"
Without Naruto, Haori Xuan Yue felt that something was lacking in this scene, as he was the supposed protagonist facing off against the "villain" who had taken Sasuke away.
He shook his head and looked at the Konoha ninjas who were ready to attack. With good intentions, he reminded them:
"If I were you, I'd just stand here obediently and wait for the outcome. Why risk your lives unnecessarily?"
"You!" Tsunade's anger caused the veins on her forehead to pop out. "Don't underestimate the Konoha ninjas!"
Boom!!!
The ground instantly exploded, creating a huge pit.
Another battle had officially begun.
Tsunade moved swiftly, rushing towards Haori Xuan Yue, and threw a powerful punch.
In an instant, sharp sounds of exploding air rang out in succession.
Haori Xuan Yue, still seated on the large rock, watched calmly.
Just as Tsunade's fist was about to hit him.
He extended his palm.
Smack!
Their palms collided.
Haori Xuan Yue remained unmoved.
However, the hard rock beneath him couldn't bear the force and shattered.
Haori Xuan Yue stood up with the motion.
Yet, his palm still held onto Tsunade's fist.
Looking at her up close, he said indifferently:
"Women should still be gentle."
(End of Chapter)
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