Tsunade Can Hear My Inner Voice novel Chapter 30

Chapter 30 - 30: Night Stay

A shinobi running at full speed is incredibly fast.

Among the eight of them, the weakest on the surface was Kamizuki Hikari, followed by Yuhi Kurenai, who was the least skilled in taijutsu.

They had set out in the morning, taking only a short break at noon to eat and drink, and had been running non-stop until nine in the evening.

Kamizuki Izumo and Hagane Kotetsu went out to hunt for some wild game, while Shiranui Genma and Yamashiro Aoba gathered firewood and started a fire. Meanwhile, Tsunade, Kurenai, and Hikari—who was shameless in everyone's eyes—sat there doing nothing, simply waiting to eat.

A bonfire was lit, and several wild rabbits and pheasants were skewered and roasted over the fire.

The group sat around the fire, waiting for their food to cook.

"At this pace, we should reach the Daimyō's residence by noon the day after tomorrow. Before that, I want to know—what are your thoughts on the current situation?"

Anyone Tsunade had brought along was someone she trusted.

Even Kurenai, who seemed the most like an outsider, was unquestionably loyal to Tsunade.

[What thoughts could I possibly have? I'm exhausted and just want a good night's sleep!]

[Big-breasted woman, let me sleep in your arms! I heard that improves sleep quality.]

Tsunade shot Hikari a subtle glance. This bastard... We're out in the field, and you're thinking about that? Do you believe I won't teach you a lesson?

"Tsunade-sama, we currently lack intelligence on the Daimyō's residence. I suggest sending someone ahead to scout the situation," Kurenai proposed.

"I agree!" Maito Gai was always up for anything. Even if he was tasked with intelligence gathering, he wouldn't mind.

Of course, Tsunade wouldn't assign him that job.

To put it bluntly, anyone here could go except Maito Gai.

Gai followed a straightforward, high-intensity taijutsu style, and his distinctive appearance had already been noted by the Daimyō's forces. The moment he appeared, the Daimyō would know he was there.

People shouldn't underestimate the Daimyō.

The Daimyō possessed the greatest wealth in the Land of Fire, and there would always be shinobi willing to protect him for the right price. The previous Twelve Guardian Ninja were his doing.

"For gathering intelligence, I suggest sending Yūhi Kurenai. Genjutsu is less likely to attract attention. Nobles are ordinary people; with a little effort, Kurenai could obtain crucial information." Genma suggested.

Kurenai looked at Tsunade expectantly, hoping for her approval.

[Don't be ridiculous. This situation is definitely not that simple. If that old schemer Danzō gets involved, Kurenai's strength won't be enough—she'd just be walking into a trap!]

[Besides, the relationship between the Daimyō and Konoha is already tense. If the Daimyō finds out Kurenai used genjutsu on the nobles, Tsunade's chances of becoming Hokage would be ruined.]

[Forget it. Just go home and get some sleep.]

Tsunade remained silent.

She initially thought Genma's idea was good and had almost agreed to send Kurenai ahead.

If Kurenai's father, Yuhi Shinku, were here, Tsunade wouldn't have hesitated to give the order. After all, the "Crimson Sunset" was known for genjutsu so powerful that even the Sharingan couldn't easily break it.

But Kurenai wasn't even half as skilled as her father.

As for Maito Gai, he was out of the question.

Kamizuki Izumo and Hagane Kotetsu were strong, but intelligence gathering wasn't their forte.

That left Aoba, Genma, and Hikari.

Tsunade glanced between the three. Unlike the confident and composed Genma and Aoba, Hikari was trying his best to shrink into the background, terrified of being chosen.

"Hikari, who do you think should go?"

As Tsunade spoke, everyone turned to look at him.

Especially Kamizuki Izumo, whose eyes sparkled. 'Little brother, this is your moment!'