Chương 130: Tsunade: He said I am the "greatest" ninja

Naruto looked completely bewildered as he stared at the vanished red bean, while Jiraiya and Tsunade beside him both wore thoughtful expressions.

Shadow Clone Technique, as a physical clone technique, has the ability to act independently.

But the people of Konoha couldn't possibly know about their battle here, much less send shadow clones over.

In other words, that shadow clone was most likely created by someone present at the scene.

Their side can already be ruled out, as for Orochimaru's side...

Tsunade took off her glasses and glanced at Nawaki and Kato Dan, who had been successfully sealed by Jiraiya, her face also showing a look of confusion.

She was almost certain that the person who used the Shadow Clone Technique to transform into Anko and save Naruto was none other than Yang Cheng.

In addition, the glasses that the other party had given her before also helped a lot in this battle, which made Tsunade even more puzzled as to why the other party would help them so many times.

According to Naruto and the others, Yang Cheng was forcibly kidnapped by Orochimaru, but Tsunade, judging from Yang Cheng's previous relationship with Orochimaru and the others, didn't think that was the case.

Orochimaru was furious when he returned to the Land of Rice Fields empty-handed. If he couldn't heal his arm, he would have no choice but to use the "Reanimation Jutsu" ahead of time.

Because of the urgency of the situation, Orochimaru didn't have time to let Sasuke Uchiha think things through, so he directly dispatched the Sound Four to Konoha to take him away.

Kabuto, who was preparing medicine for Orochimaru, inwardly complained that he should have done this a long time ago.

Kabuto actually admires Orochimaru quite a bit because of his scientific research and personal charisma.

However, he sometimes felt very puzzled by Orochimaru's mysterious actions.

Even he could see that characters like Yang Cheng and Uchiha Sasuke were not wholeheartedly following Orochimaru, but had their own purposes.

Orochimaru, however, paid no attention to these things and believed that with his personal charm, he would eventually win them over.

Yang Cheng is one thing, but he has the strength to resist and his knowledge gives him some value.

But what about Uchiha Sasuke? He was just a genin. Although he possessed one of the few remaining Sharingan bloodlines in the ninja world, that was all he had.

Unlike Yang Cheng, a scientific genius, Uchiha Sasuke's value lies only in serving as a vessel; he is not irreplaceable.

Orochimaru, however, wanted to make Kabuto follow him willingly and then use him as a vessel, which puzzled Kabuto greatly.

Yes, the condition for using the Reincarnation Technique is that the other party's mental strength is weaker than one's own; otherwise, there is a risk of being backfired. Therefore, it is naturally best if the other party is willing.

Even if the other party is unwilling, they have many ways to do so, such as using drugs to weaken the other party's mental strength in order to ensure the success rate of the technique.

Ultimately, it was Orochimaru who was too lenient towards geniuses with special talents.

Meanwhile, Naruto and the others returned to Konoha. Thanks to the recommendation of the elders, and her status as the granddaughter of the First Hokage and a disciple of the Third Hokage, the Daimyo of the Land of Fire accepted Tsunade's Hokage status almost without hesitation.

After Tsunade successfully succeeded as the Fifth Hokage, in addition to cleaning up the mess left in Konoha, she also immediately found all the information about Orochimaru that Konoha had collected over this period.

Orochimaru first used the Impure World Reincarnation technique to revive his great-grandfather and great-great-grandfather, who then killed the Third Hokage.

She then used the same method to revive her younger brother and former lover, repeatedly toying with her closest relatives. Naturally, Tsunade hated Orochimaru to the core.

While reviewing Orochimaru's information, Tsunade quickly came across the information about Yang Cheng being kidnapped by him.

According to the intelligence report, the person Orochimaru initially kidnapped was his disciple, Mitarashi Anko.

When Yang Cheng went to pursue them, in order to save his mentor, he offered to take himself hostage in exchange for Mitarashi Anko.

But if everything is as the intelligence suggests, Tsunade is still somewhat confused.

When they were fighting Orochimaru, Yosei was fully capable of breaking free from Orochimaru's control, so why didn't he do it?

If he had already been turned by Orochimaru, then why would Orochimaru help him and save Naruto?

Tsunade had also seen Yang Cheng's intelligence, including his performance in the Konoha Crush plan.

It must be said that even Tsunade, who had experienced many ninja wars and seen many ninjas, had to admire Yang Cheng's talent and strength.

At only twelve or thirteen years old, he already possessed the strength of an elite Jonin, and even held his own against the resurrected Fourth Kazekage.

Furthermore, judging from his background and his ability to conceal his talents, this child is not only capable and talented, but also possesses a mindset and way of thinking that far surpasses his peers.

Since she couldn't understand Yang Cheng's behavior, Tsunade could only turn to the people who were closest to and most familiar with Yang Cheng, namely Mitarashi Anko and Yamanaka Inoichi.

"Gentlemen, the reason I invited you here is actually to learn about Nanjiu Yangcheng's affairs."

One of you is his teacher, and the other is his adoptive father who raised him from childhood. You should be the people who know him best and are closest to him, right?

When confronted by Tsunade, Anko and Yamanaka Inoichi did not immediately speak frankly, but hesitated about whether to reveal Yang Cheng's matter.

The reason for their hesitation is simple: Tsunade is the new Fifth Hokage, and they are unsure of her attitude towards Yang Cheng.

As the saying goes, "a new emperor brings a new court," and the current Hokage may not acknowledge the secret orders left by the previous Hokage. Besides, Anko had already heard about it before coming here; the current Fifth Hokage hates Orochimaru to the core.

On their way back to Konoha, Tsunade and the others were attacked by Orochimaru and his men. If Yang Cheng had been involved at the time, "Before answering the Hokage's question, we would like to ask if Lady Tsunade had met Yang Cheng before?"

What is your impression of him—or rather, your opinion of him?

Seeing the way Anko and the other girl acted, Tsunade, who had far more experience than them, naturally understood what they meant instantly.

"If it's really as the intelligence says, and that kid was forced to follow Orochimaru to save his master, then I naturally wouldn't define him as a rogue ninja."

As for your questions, I did see that kid. He was there when Orochimaru attacked us.

Upon hearing Tsunade's words, Anko and Yamanaka Inoichi visibly shuddered.

Attacking a candidate Hokage is an act of treason. Anko and the others are even worried that Tsunade might follow the secret orders left by the Third Hokage.

After all, they had heard that it was because of Orochimaru's attack that Tsunade considered him a mortal enemy.

Fortunately, just as they were worrying about this, Tsunade suddenly smiled and said, "As for my impression of that brat, I'd say he's a little pervert and extremely cunning."

When we were soaking in the hot springs earlier, that kid kept glancing at me, but since he said I was the 'greatest' ninja he'd ever seen and that he greatly admired and worshipped me, I let it go.

Red Bean: (^') Okay, Yang Cheng, that brat, didn't he say before that I was the ninja he admired the most?

Yamanaka Inoichi: (··??? What the heck is a hot spring? Not only did Yosei meet with the Fifth Boss in private, but they also went to a hot spring together?) This is so enviable—and so despicable!