Chapter 184: Chapter 184: A New Round of 'I'm the Hokage, You'll Regret It'
At that time, Danzo was overjoyed.
You see, he was already old and hadn't achieved his dream of becoming Hokage, so naturally, he didn't want to die of old age.
Upon hearing the news of immortality, how could he not be excited?
Especially Kakuzu's secret technique, Earth Grudge Fear, which could extend life by taking others' hearts; wasn't this exactly what he desperately needed?
Therefore, he came without delay.
First, he would criticize Tsunade's actions as wrong, standing on the moral high ground, and then he would state his conditions.
If that didn't work, he would send his subordinates over; he had to figure out the secret of immortality and bring it back; he also wanted to be immortal, then become Hokage, and even be Hokage for generations!
How could this not make people excited?!
Tsunade chuckled: "Unfortunately, you're too late; Kakashi and the others have already eliminated the Undead Duo!"
Danzo was startled, then resolutely said: "Then hand over the bodies of those two to me!
Even if they are dead, I can find useful information; the Akatsuki's threat to the Village is too great, I must personally investigate!"
"Hmph! Talking so grandly, your face is as thick as the Village walls!"
Tsunade scoffed, then decisively refused, "Danzo, don't even think about it; let alone the bodies not being brought back, even if they were, the intelligence department would handle them.
You, a Root elder whose authority has been dissolved, should just honestly enjoy your retirement; don't cause trouble for me!"
"Tsunade! I am also for the peace of the Village!
Kakuzu and Hidan's bodies should be handed over to me!" Danzo was furious.
"Enough, Danzo! I am the Hokage!"
"You! Tsunade! You will regret this!"
Danzo was almost angered to death; he had been suppressed by Sarutobi Hiruzen's words his entire life, and now he was being suppressed by Sarutobi Hiruzen's disciple with the same words, instantly feeling a blockage in his chest.
Then, he stormed out, slamming the door.
Tsunade snorted; she had long disliked this old man Danzo; since the old man came knocking for a scolding, she naturally wouldn't be polite.
Shizune worried: "Tsunade-sama, surely Elder Danzo won't try to interfere secretly, right?"
Tsunade gave a reassuring look: "This matter is of great importance, I will personally keep an eye on it; if he dares to interfere, don't blame me for being impolite.
I am not Old man Sarutobi, who would go easy on him!"
In the afternoon, Badora arrived near the gate.
As soon as Natsuki got off the hawk's back, Tenten pounced on him, hugging him without speaking, clearly worried sick.
"Alright, Tenten, I'm fine, aren't I?
I was very cautious, and I didn't make a move until Kakashi-sensei and the others arrived, so don't worry."
"Mm, I know, but I still couldn't help but worry!"
Tenten acted spoiled, leaving Natsuki helpless.
Fortunately, Tenten quickly recovered and said: "You go report to Tsunade-sama with everyone else first; I'll go home and cook.
I need to make a bit more today!"
"Haha, then I'll have a feast tonight!"
Natsuki chuckled as he watched Tenten leave, then, meeting the envious gazes of the others, he showed a smug look.
Heh heh, a bunch of single dogs!
The group quickly arrived at the Hokage Office; Kakashi recounted the battle in detail, specifically mentioning Kakuzu's strength, which made Tsunade and Shizune break out in cold sweat.
Although Hidan had a strange immortal body and a curse-killing secret technique, Kakuzu was even more terrifying; he was an old monster who had lived since the Warring States Period and had even fought against Hashirama Senju, the God of Shinobi.
His strength was astonishingly terrifying, and the strength he displayed this time also made people's scalps tingle.
If it weren't for Natsuki's surprise attack using the Flying Thunder God Technique, they wouldn't have known how to win.
Fortunately, this trouble was resolved, and it also greatly weakened the Akatsuki's strength.
Tsunade took the body of Kakuzu and the two rings that Kakashi handed over and said to everyone: "You all worked hard.
This mission was S-Rank; Natsuki's investigation and action count as two S-Rank missions; I will have someone record it, and you remember to collect your mission rewards."
Regarding the Akatsuki, Tsunade wouldn't be stingy.
After all, this was a major event concerning the safety of Konoha and even the Fire Country!
"Thank you, Tsunade-sama!"
Unlike Kakashi and Asuma, the youngsters were very happy.
Especially Sasuke and Neji; they originally thought Chunin couldn't do S-Rank missions, but unexpectedly, they did one right away.
Now they only needed two more S-Rank missions to reach the agreed-upon three; the Senju Library was calling!
Natsuki also nodded; he was only one S-Rank mission away from being able to see the Senju's collection of books, feeling a bit excited.
However, Natsuki didn't forget to remind her: "Tsunade-sama, I don't think those two rings are just simple tokens; perhaps they could be something used by Akatsuki members to communicate."
"I understand; I will have the intelligence department pay attention."
Tsunade naturally understood better than Natsuki but didn't intend to say more about this matter; instead, she asked, "Natsuki, you still need one more S-Rank mission, do you plan to take one next?"
Natsuki shook his head decisively: "In a few days.
Tenten is a bit uneasy, I need to spend a few days with her.
And this time was also quite nerve-wracking, I need to rest well too."
Of course, the more important reason was that the first of the month was approaching.
Natsuki was waiting to enter the special laboratory to research Sage Mode; an S-Rank mission was not as important as this.
Tsunade didn't force him: "Then in a few days, when you feel ready, come here to get a mission.
After you return, I will open the Senju Library to you for three days as agreed; make good use of it!"
Natsuki nodded but wasn't in a hurry.
After leaving the office, Natsuki said goodbye to everyone and immediately hurried home.
Although he could teleport directly to Tenten using the Flying Thunder God Technique, Natsuki really liked the feeling of rushing home like this, as if after a long day of work, there was a cute and beautiful wife waiting with dinner ready at home.
This feeling was quite nice!
When Natsuki arrived home, Tenten was already busy, looking very cute in her apron.
He walked straight up and hugged her from behind, even rubbing her twin buns, his voice low and hoarse: "Tenten, I'm home, say that sentence to me."
Tenten, holding a spatula, smiled and said: "Which sentence?
I'm cooking."
"Just that sentence, the one where you tempted me."
"Pah! Who tempted you?"
"Are you going to say it or not?
If not, I won't be polite; watch my ..."
"Alright, alright, isn't it okay if I say it?
Cough cough, Natsuki, do you want to take a bath first?
Or eat first?
Or how about, Wa, Ta, Shi?"
"Then I'll eat you first!"
"Ah! No!
The food, the food is going to burn..."
In the end, it was Natsuki who helped finish the cooking; the two of them ate affectionately for a long time, and after eating, they didn't wash the dishes; Tenten just pushed Natsuki into the bathroom.
Of course, she went in too, mainly to help Natsuki wash his back and casually ask about the specifics of this mission; she was also very curious about how the Undead Duo were immortal.