Chapter 117 I Promise You to Become Hokage

The two collided again, and this time the impact was even more violent than before. The air around them seemed to be distorted by the shock, and the strong airflow forced Jiraiya and Shizune to take a few steps back.

"Boom!" With a loud noise, the two separated and retreated a distance. Tsunade's arms trembled slightly, and she was secretly surprised that Naruto's strength was so strong. Naruto also felt a dullness in his chest, but he still stood firmly.

"Come again!" Naruto roared and rushed towards Tsunade again.

Tsunade was also infected by Naruto's fighting spirit, she went forward, and the two started another fierce battle. On the barren mountain, the power confrontation continued to escalate, and no one was willing to give in easily.

As the battle continued, Tsunade and Naruto showed amazing perseverance and tenacious fighting spirit. Every collision seemed to make the whole barren mountain tremble, and the figures of the two were like gods of war amidst the flying sand and rocks.

Tsunade's powerful punches became more and more powerful, and each punch seemed to have the power to destroy everything. Naruto was not to be outdone, he skillfully used the chakra in his body and constantly adjusted his attack rhythm.

"Kid, you are indeed strong, but you still can't beat me today." Tsunade said loudly, with determination in her eyes.

Naruto smiled and responded: "Granny Tsunade, do you really think this is all my strength!"

After saying this, the power of the Nine-Tails surged, and the tailed beast coat was instantly draped over his body.

Tsunade looked at the power of the Nine-Tails emanating from Naruto and was stunned for a moment. "You, you actually completely mastered the power of the Nine-Tails."

The tailed beast coat on Naruto exuded a strong sense of oppression. He looked at Tsunade with burning eyes and said, "Grandma Tsunade, I have been working hard to protect the village and everyone. Now I have enough strength to face any challenge. One day I will unify the ninja world and bring peace to it."

Naruto's tailed beast coat fluttered slightly in the wind, and the strong sense of oppression made the air around him seem to freeze. His eyes flashed with a fiery light, which was an invincible belief in the future.

Tsunade was slightly startled, looking at the young man in front of her who was full of fighting spirit, a complex emotion surged in her heart. She was shocked by Naruto's growth, but also a little worried about his grand ideals.

"Kid, unifying the ninja world is not as easy as it sounds. The conflicts in the ninja world have a long history, and the complexity and difficulty are far beyond your imagination." Tsunade said seriously.

Naruto did not back down. He straightened his chest and said loudly: "I know this road will be difficult, but I will not give up. For this reason, I have already started to plan, and I believe that I can succeed in the near future. For this reason, I hope there will be someone who will be my strong backing and solve all my worries. I hope that person is you."

Jiraiya, who was standing by, listened to Naruto's words with a look of relief in his eyes. He knew that Naruto had an extremely huge ambition, and although his ideal was far away, it was not impossible to achieve.

Shizune looked at Naruto quietly, her heart full of admiration. She could feel the firmness in Naruto's words, and the future of this young man was full of infinite possibilities.

Naruto looked at Tsunade, his eyes full of expectation. Tsunade was slightly moved, she stared at Naruto, as if she saw those figures who once fought for their ideals.

"Kid, your determination is admirable, but the road to unifying the ninja world is full of countless unknown dangers." Tsunade said slowly.

Naruto was not afraid at all and responded: "I am not afraid of danger. I believe that as long as I have faith, there is no difficulty that cannot be overcome. Granny Tsunade, I hope you can become the Hokage and be my strong backing. With your support, I will be more confident to realize my ideal."

Jiraiya on the side smiled and nodded, saying: "Tsunade, Naruto is a child with a unique spirit. His dream may really come true."

Shizune also whispered: "Lady Tsunade, Naruto is very strong and he is still young, I believe he can do it."

Tsunade was silent for a moment, then looked at Naruto deeply and said, "Kid, your words touched me. But I can't promise you easily. Unifying the ninja world is not an easy task. It requires you to make great efforts and sacrifices. However, I promise you that I will be the Hokage. Watching you grow up, if one day you really have enough strength and wisdom to realize this ideal, I may be your backer."

A glimmer of joy flashed in Naruto's eyes, and he said solemnly: "Thank you, Granny Tsunade, I will definitely work hard and will not let you down.

Tsunade nodded slightly, with a hint of anticipation in her eyes. She turned to look at Jiraiya and Shizune and said, "Let's go back. This kid has given me a lot of surprises."

Jiraiya and Shizune looked at each other and smiled with satisfaction. They followed Tsunade and the four of them left the barren mountain together.

Back in the city, Tsunade sat at a roadside stall again. Jiraiya sent Naruto and Shizune away without saying a word. Then the two of them started drinking again without saying a word.

The evening breeze blew Tsunade's hair. Her eyes were a little far away, and her hands were tightly holding the necklace around her neck. The young faces of Naruto and his brother Nawaki kept appearing in her mind, and their determined eyes and stubborn words echoed in her ears one by one.

"These brats are so self-righteous, talking about their dreams all day long." Tsunade murmured softly, but the smile on her lips never faded. She had to admit that Naruto really touched her deep inside.

Tsunade raised her head slightly and looked at the twinkling stars in the night sky. Those young ninjas would always do anything for their ideals, so how could she, who was about to grow old, lose to them?

Then, Tsunade's thoughts suddenly drifted to the man she met during the day. A gloomy look instantly enveloped her face, and her eyes revealed a strong anger and determination. "Since I have agreed to serve as the Hokage, the first thing I have to deal with is you, the traitor." She gritted her teeth and whispered to herself.

Jiraiya, who was standing by, seemed to have heard Tsunade's mumbling, and asked curiously, "Tsunade, what did you just say?" He frowned slightly, his eyes full of confusion.

"Nothing, since I have already agreed to be your Hokage, then you should tell me the general situation of the village first." Tsunade said to Jiraiya who looked puzzled. Her eyes returned to calm.

Jiraiya listened to Tsunade's words, and although he still had doubts in his heart, he stopped asking questions. He nodded slightly and began to introduce the situation of the village to Tsunade.