Chapter 128 Tsunade's Revenge
"Lady Tsunade, it's time to get to work!"
Shizune brought in another pile of documents and found Tsunade still sprawled on the chair, so she couldn't help but sigh.
Ever since Shikamaru Nara led the team to bring back Orochimaru's research documents, Lady Tsunade has been in a state of utter despair.
Shizune was initially puzzled, until she came across the research on Tsunade's eternal youth while reviewing the research documents. The documents even included a series of photos of Tsunade from her youth to old age.
The fact that they were brought back by Nara Shikamaru's team means that Hayama Haruko must have already seen them.
No wonder Lady Tsunade looked so heartbroken...
Shine covered her mouth, trying to suppress her laughter.
When Lady Tsunade assigned this mission to Nara Shikamaru, she repeatedly warned him not to let Hayama Haruko participate, but unexpectedly, Hayama Haruko still went in the end.
That's it, Tsunade has completely lost face.
However, this also showed Shizune once again just how much Tsunade valued the "Haruko" she mentioned, that even someone with the same name as Hayama Haruko could make her care so much.
Shizune still believes that the reason Tsunade treats Haruko Hayama differently is because Haruko shares the same name as Tsunade's beloved.
However, as the Hokage, Tsunade can't keep going down this path of decadence. Can't you see the huge piles of documents covering her desk?
"Lady Tsunade! Did you hear me?" Shizune said, hands on her hips, clearly annoyed.
Tsunade's weak voice came from under the book, "Leave me alone, let me rot and stink..."
Silent lips twitched, and she helplessly rubbed her forehead.
Then she suddenly thought of something, and her tone suddenly became more enthusiastic, tempting Tsunade: "Lady Tsunade, don't you want revenge?"
"……revenge?"
Tsunade straightened up, caught the book that was about to fall from her face, and turned her gaze to her, gesturing for her to continue.
"Orochimaru is going too far, so why don't we quickly dig out his lair, wipe them all out, and then parade them through the streets of Konoha!" Shizune said with a wicked smile.
Tsunade stroked her chin, thinking about it more and more and it seemed like a great idea!
That pretty boy Orochimaru dared to treat me like this! I'll expose him to the world!
So, the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade, solemnly summoned Haruko Hayama, Shino Aburame, and the other two to her and assigned them tasks.
“I remember the Aburame clan has a fragrant insect called the Dream Insect. Maybe we can find Orochimaru’s lair by relying on it.” Tsunade looked at them seriously.
Haruko asked in confusion, "A pungent insect?"
Shino Aburame explained, "The 'Fragrance Insect' is a type of insect used by Insect Masters. The larvae that hatch from eggs quickly become pupae and then emerge as adults."
Tsunade nodded in agreement and continued, "Before this, if you let it smell a specific scent, no matter how faint it is, it can track the scent to its location. It is said that its sense of smell is thousands of times more sensitive than that of ninja dogs, so it is an insect with an excellent ability to find people."
“Although the worms only lay eggs once every few years and the probability of finding them is extremely low, this year happens to be the year they lay eggs.” Shino Aburame also realized the feasibility of finding the worms.
Tsunade finally couldn't help but smile brightly, "So, Haruko Hayama, Kiba Inuzuka, Shino Aburame, and Hinata Hyuga, I order you to go and find the Misaki Insects!"
If Orochimaru knew that Haruko was the one who found his lair, he would be furious, hahaha!
Tsunade was overjoyed, but Shizune, standing next to her, could tell from the upturned corners of her mouth that she had ill intentions.
But at least it cheered Tsunade up, so Orochimaru, you'd better watch yourself!
"Haruko, a Chunin, will be the captain this time, with Shino leading the way. Be careful on your journey!"
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"Even at ninja speed, it would take two days to reach the habitat of the Microfragrant Insects, so we don't need to rush."
As they walked along the road, Shino Aburame explained the details.
"The eggs of the 'microbe' will hatch the morning after it rains, and it is not expected to rain for the next few days."
Haruko exclaimed, "Shino knows so much! He's truly knowledgeable."
"It's just basic theoretical knowledge of the Aburame clan." Aburame Shino couldn't help but tuck her head into her collar.
"Hey, how long are you going to keep holding Akamaru?" Kiba Inuzuka walked next to Haruko Hayama, keeping an eye on Akamaru in her arms, and finally couldn't help but speak up.
Upon hearing Kiba Inuzuka's words, Akamaru let out a howl, indicating that he really enjoyed being petted by Haruko Hayama.
Haruko looked longingly at Kiba Inuzuka, "But I finally had a chance to get to know Akamaru..."
Kiba Inuzuka fell silent, speechless, as he once again felt the accusing gazes of Akamaru and Shino Aburame.
As the sun began to set, Shino Aburame, who had been leading the way, stopped.
"It's getting dark, time to go camping."
Haruko asked in surprise, "Are you camping so early?"
“Many plants and animals sleep at sunset and wake up at sunrise. Since we are looking for insects, we should learn to live according to their rhythms,” Shino Aburame replied calmly.
"Is that so..." Haruko Hayama didn't understand but showed respect.
Camping doesn't have so many restrictions; they simply set up a large tent and the four of them slept side by side.
It was still quite early, and Haruko lay down next to Hinata, staring intently at the top of the tent.
I just can't sleep...
Suddenly, she felt a light tap on her shoulder. Haruko turned around and saw that Hinata Hyuga was also awake. Hinata shyly gestured to her, asking if she wanted to go out.
Haruko quietly got up in the morning and followed Hinata Hyuga out of the tent.
They sat together by the river, quietly watching the reflection of the stars on the water's surface, which shimmered from time to time.
"I'm sorry, Haruko, for bothering you to come out with me..." Hinata Hinata apologized softly.
Haruko shook her head at her, "Hinata, you don't need to apologize. I also couldn't sleep, so I came out to chat with you."
"Thank you, Haruko..."
Hinata Hyuga's voice trailed off as she spoke, and she shyly hugged her knees.
"I heard from Kiba that you've been working extra hard ever since the Chunin Selection Exams, is that..." Haruko Hayashi didn't finish her sentence, because the battle between Hinata Hyuga and Neji Hyuga was truly quite tragic.
The Great Demon King truly lives up to his name; he can be ruthless even to his own sister...
Hearing her bring up this topic, Hinata Hyuga calmed down. "It's not Neji's fault, it's just that I'm too weak."
"But Hinata's body has only just recovered, right? She should pay attention to balancing work and rest when she's training. I don't want to see Hinata injured again."
Meeting Haruko's gentle gaze, Hinata scratched her face shyly, "Because... I want to catch up with everyone quickly, and I don't want to hold everyone back."
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