Bang.
The group charged into the Hokage's office in a grand procession.
An unfamiliar Jonin who happened to be inside immediately scolded loudly.
"What are you doing? This is the Hokage's office, not a place for children like you!"
"It's fine."
Hiruzen stopped him with a smile and a raised hand, then said.
"I'm clear about the mission situation. You can go back and rest now."
"Yes, Hokage-sama."
The unfamiliar Jonin bowed and left.
Takumi stepped forward: "Hokage-sama, there's something I'd like to ask for your help with."
"Oh? What's the matter? You need my help?"
Hiruzen said with a smile.
"It's like this."
Takumi explained Sasuke's current situation and then said.
"It's still unclear when Sasuke's body will recover."
"If this continues, he won't be able to participate in the graduation exam."
"Sasuke is a genius. If he can't graduate in time, it will be a huge loss for Konoha."
Hiruzen also sighed with regret: "Hmm... But if the current medical system is helpless, there really isn't a good solution."
As the last remaining member of the Uchiha Clan, leaving him alone would indeed be a loss.
But Sandaime's current focus was on Takumi. Frankly, he didn't care whether Sasuke lived or died.
If it weren't for Sasuke having an older brother, Sandaime might have already had Sasuke eliminated.
"So, do you have any good ideas?" Hiruzen asked, taking a puff of his smoke.
Takumi nodded: "I've heard that Tsunade-sama, one of the Legendary Sannin, is the strongest Medical-nin in the entire Shinobi World."
"If Tsunade-sama intervenes, Sasuke's body will definitely recover quickly."
"Tsunade, huh..."
Hearing this name, Hiruzen's brows unconsciously furrowed.
Tsunade, Shodaime Hokage's granddaughter, one of his own students.
Over a decade ago, she left Konoha in anger due to a dispute over medical policies.
To be honest, Hiruzen didn't want Tsunade to return.
After all, she came from a prestigious lineage, was well-regarded among the villagers, and in principle, she was more suitable to be the Yondaime Hokage than Minato.
If she were brought back just like that, would his own position remain secure?
Hiruzen fell into deep conflict.
He was inclined to refuse but couldn't find a reason to do so.
Looking at the expectant eyes of the children before him, he really couldn't bring himself to say no.
After thinking for a moment, he still agreed.
Because he felt he wasn't yet at retirement age. Even if Tsunade returned, it wouldn't shake his position.
Look at Sandaime Tsuchikage in the Land of Earth, still sitting in his position at such an old age.
What was he compared to that?
"Alright then, I can approve your request to search for Tsunade. Before you leave, you can ask Jiraiya for information… he should know where Tsunade is now."
Hearing this, Takumi was actually a bit surprised.
It was natural that Hiruzen would be wary of Tsunade's return, which was within his expectations.
He didn't expect the other party to agree so readily.
But to fully reassure Sandaime, Takumi naturally had a solution.
As for the specific method...
That required careful planning after he returned.
"Thank you, Hokage-sama!"
Takumi praised loudly.
Naruto shouted with a joyful smile on his face.
The others also looked gratefully at the Hokage.
"Sasuke is saved now!"
"Grandpa Hokage, you're so great!"
Hearing the gratitude from the group of kids, Hiruzen showed a comfortable smile.
After receiving confirmation.
Takumi led the others out of the Hokage Tower.
Then everyone discussed the number of people who would go.
"We're leaving the village this time, and you all aren't official Shinobi yet, so leave this matter to me."
Takumi said seriously.
Indeed, Naruto and the others, who hadn't yet received their forehead protectors, couldn't leave the village freely.
Each of them was a future pillar of Konoha. If something happened to them outside, it would undoubtedly be a loss for the village.
"But... I also want to help Sasuke-kun..."
Ino said, but although she said that, she actually just wanted to go out with Takumi.
"That's right, we're also Sasuke-kun's classmates. We care about his health too."
Sakura also nodded repeatedly.
"No means no."
Takumi firmly disagreed.
"Let's leave this to Takumi."
Shikamaru said, hands behind his head:
"Takumi is very strong and has even completed an S-Rank mission."
"We're not even Shinobi yet, we'd just hold Takumi back."
Kiba also nodded: "Although it's blunt, Shikamaru is right."
"The outside world is full of dangers. We're not ready to face those yet. You don't want to die for no clear reason outside, do you?"
Seeing how resolute everyone else was, Ino and Sakura dejectedly lowered their heads.
They wanted to help.
They wanted to be with Takumi even more.
But since everyone refused, there was nothing they could do.
After giving instructions, Takumi went to look for Jiraiya outside the women's bathhouse.
Sure enough…
Jiraiya was in the middle of gathering material.
"Jiraiya-sama."
He walked up behind Jiraiya and said respectfully.
"Huh?"
Jiraiya turned around abruptly, looked him up and down, and said.
"Aren't you the one called Takumi? What's up?"
Takumi briefly explained his intention to find Tsunade.
"You want to find Tsunade?"
Jiraiya was somewhat surprised.
"Even if you find her, she won't come with you."
Jiraiya waved his hand.
'These kids probably didn't understand that Tsunade had a grudge with the village.'
'Otherwise, why would she have stayed away for over a decade?'
"I have an urgent situation that requires Tsunade-sama's assistance."
Takumi said with sincerity.
"Don't worry, if I can't bring her back, I won't force her. But I have to try to get some hope for Sasuke, right?"
"Hmm... Fine, since the old man approved it, here you go."
Looking at Takumi's utterly sincere eyes, Jiraiya sighed, then took out a map and said.
"This marks the approximate area where she might be, in a town on the border of the Land of Fire."
"As for which specific town, you'll have to find that out yourself."
"Thank you very much, Jiraiya-sama."
"It's nothing."
Jiraiya waved his hand.
"If you can really bring her back, it would be a good thing for Konoha."
"Ah, anyway, do your best!"
…
Back home.
Takumi immediately began preparations.
First, he took out his familiar diary.
Yes.
He was preparing to write a diary again.
Because Takumi was absolutely certain.
When Sandaime had uncertain thoughts, he would definitely send people to search for clues.
He might even send people to tail him on his journey to find Tsunade.
As long as Sandaime saw this diary entry, it would avoid a lot of suspicion, make him approve of his actions, and keep him firmly under control.
'Hmm... Write this here...'
'This is the key point...'
'Phew... This should do it.'
Takumi spent some time writing what was nominally a diary but essentially a short essay praising the Hokage.
He picked it up and examined it carefully for a moment, then nodded with satisfaction.
He went to sleep afterward.
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