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    When Naruto heard it was Tsunade who was looking for him, he stopped complaining.


    He obediently got up, quickly washed, ran to the entrance, changed his shoes, and rushed outside. As he hurried down the stairs, he turned back sharply.


    "Why are you following me?"


    Yugao was wearing an Anbu uniform, carrying a short sword on her back and holding a white animal mask in her hand. She stood at the top of the stairs and looked at him with a helpless look, "This is Hokage-sama’s order."


    "Is Tsunade-sama really this bored? Or did you fall out of favor?"


    "You’re the one who fell out of favor!" Yugao’s lips twitched, but she quickly realized, "What are you even talking about? What favor."


    "I''m currently suspended from my duties and can''t carry out Anbu’s missions, so Hokage-sama asked me to bring you there personally."


    "Suspended?" Naruto was slightly surprised and gave Yugao a second look, "What did you get suspended for? Don’t tell me you offended Tsunade-sama?"


    "Of course not.” Yugao rolled her eyes. They’d known each other for years, so they were comfortable speaking casually, "It’s Root."


    "Oh~ framed, I see."


    Hearing this, Yugao felt a little comforted. At least Naruto didn’t question it and unconditionally believed she was being falsely accused.


    While Tsunade knew the truth, Naruto’s immediate reaction gave her a bit of comfort.


    What Yugao didn’t know was that it wasn’t about unconditional trust, it was just Naruto''s habit. Seeking benefits and avoiding harm, it was a subconscious reaction.


    After all, whether or not Yugao was innocent didn’t really matter to him. He didn’t need the truth. If Tsunade trusted her enough to keep her around, then Naruto could believe her unconditionally too.


    In the end, there was no downside to betting on her. If he lost, he wouldn’t be any worse off, and if he won, it was a big gain.


    This cautious mentality, a part of his character, might have been obvious to Yugao under normal circumstances. But right now, she was going through a dark period, as her six years of hard work on the verge of collapse.


    Naruto’s show of support warmed her heart a little. In her mind, Naruto''s image as a scoundrel and abominable scum softened just a tiny bit.


    Although Yugao had never been interested in Naruto’s personal affairs, after working together for so long, she knew a bit about him. To her, Naruto had always been a scumbag in personal relationships.


    For someone like Yugao, who believed in romantic love as a sacred, untouchable, and redemptive force, any act of cheating or betrayal was the ultimate blasphemy and deserved harsh punishment!


    In her eyes, Naruto’s two-timing behavior made him the lowest of the low. Privately, she deeply despised him for it.


    But professionally, Yugao had to admit that Naruto was a genius Shinobi. He was also a very good colleague, who is efficient, quiet, and skilled.


    "Thank you." She said reservedly.


    Hearing this, Naruto was stunned for a moment, ‘What’s she thanking me for?’ But still, with his usual grin, he replied, "No problem."


    …


    Hokage Tower.


    Tsunade was used to spending time in Shizune’s office, lounging like a carefree slacker on a recliner. Somehow, she had found a table, and she would spend her time drinking without a care in the world.


    Knock, knock, knock.


    The sound of knocking came from the door. If it were Tsunade’s own office, Naruto wouldn’t have bothered knocking. But out of respect for Shizune, he made an effort and knocked reluctantly.


    "Come in." Tsunade said casually.


    With a bang, the door was pushed open forcefully from the outside.


    "What’s up?" Naruto didn’t even bother addressing her as Tsunade-sama and took a quick look around before sitting in Shizune’s seat without hesitation.


    Shizune wasn''t here, and the empty office only had Tsunade and Naruto.


    "Shikamaru’s getting married today?" She asked.


    "Yeah." Naruto looked down and noticed an exquisitely crafted invitation on Tsunade''s desk. It was probably sent by someone from the Nara Clan.


    "Didn''t you already know about it, Tsunade-sama?"


    "There’s still time. We can head over later." Tsunade waved it off casually, "There''s no need to go so early and put pressure on the newlyweds."


    "That''s true." Naruto slumped in the chair, his legs dangling, almost reclining completely.


    With Tsunade''s status, it would be inappropriate to arrive too early or too late. Arriving too early would put unnecessary pressure on the Nara Clan, and even if it was a good intention to express her closeness, it might backfire.


    Konoha, after all, was a village built around many clans, big and small. The Hyuga Clan were always a prominent part of the village, though they maintained a balanced stance.


    The Ino-Shika-Cho, on the other hand, were openly supportive of the Hokage, almost the inner circle of the Hokage.


    "Choji is getting married soon too." Naruto suddenly said, "Looks like you’ll have to attend another wedding, Tsunade-sama."


    "These two got married so young. Young people are always in a hurry when it comes to love." Tsunade glanced at him sideways, "But as for the Yamanaka Clan, I’ll pass on that one."


    "Hehe." Naruto fake-laughed, thinking to himself, ‘This old lady always brought up the most inconvenient topics and meddled in things that were none of her business.’


    "I don’t really care about them. I could go or not." Tsunade said, seeming both insistent and like she was just trying to kill time.


    "When are you getting married?"


    "Ugh, don''t bring up that word to me." Naruto was too lazy to play dumb with Tsunade, so he rolled his eyes and said, "Do look like someone about to get married?" S~ea??h the novel(F~)ire.net website on Google to access chapters of novels early and in the highest quality.


    "You don’t." Tsunade agreed, reaching for her cup and taking a sip with a sly smile, " But you’ve got guts, messing with both the Hinata and Yamanaka Clans’ Princesses at the same time."


    "Back then, you were young. But now that they''re old enough to marry, things won''t go as smoothly as before."


    "It may not be smooth, but there’s always a way." Naruto replied, not even bothering to hide things from Tsunade. Mainly because he couldn''t hide it, and he was also afraid Tsunade might deliberately trip him up if she got in a bad mood.


    An occasional Shuraba might be manageable, but if the Clan Heads of both clans got involved, it would be more trouble than it was worth. No point in risking that.


    At the same time, he also understood that while he might be able to charm the two silly girls, Ino and Hinata, he couldn’t handle the Yamanaka and Hyuga Clans’ Clan Heads all on his own.


    If he only chose one of them, whether it was the Yamanaka Clan or the Hyuga Clan, they would acknowledge him and call him a good son-in-law out of respect for Tsunade, Jiraiya, or even Kakashi.


    But if he tried to keep things going with both sides, no one would look at him favorably. In order to avoid the disaster, he needed Tsunade’s support now more than ever.


    She has a special identity, being the granddaughter of the Shodaime Hokage and the first female Hokage. While her personality might not be ideal, Tsunade’s position was undeniably powerful.