Naruto: Konoha’s Trickster, Starting as the Seven-Tails Jinchūriki Chapter 130: Right Eyelid Keeps Twitching

After a short rest, Kazuyama returned to the village with a report on Orochimaru's battle. The attack on the front lines had gone well, and he could already imagine how pleased the Hokage would be upon hearing the news.

As he traveled, Kazuyama was in an unusually good mood. However, his right eyelid suddenly twitched again, startling him.

Halting on a tree trunk, he glanced around warily.

"Chōi, I suddenly have a really bad feeling..." he muttered. "I feel like if I go back to the village, sothing terrible is going to happen. What do you think?"

This wasn't the first ti his right eyelid had twitched. The last ti it happened, he had suffered a direct hit from Sakumo's One Thousand Years of Death—an experience he would never forget.

Feeling his eyelid twitch repeatedly, Kazuyama grew uneasy.

"Kazuyama, you're overthinking things," Chōi said. "With your strength, no one in Konohagakure can stand against you unless those old geezers step in. Besides, you're Orochimaru's disciple—no one would dare touch you, even if they don't respect your sensei."

"On top of that, you're bringing good news. Your Hokage will be thrilled. Why would he punish you?"

Then, as if rembering sothing more important, Chōi added, "By the way, Kazuyama, I'm out of insects. Grab so when you get back. I've been watching a lot of plays lately, and my snacks are running low. Get more varieties this ti."

Kazuyama's eye twitched again—this ti from irritation. Really, Chōi? Instead of offering reassurance, the glutton was more concerned about food.

Still, Chōi had a point. He had accomplished a great service—no one would dare lay a hand on him.

With that thought, Kazuyama felt a little more at ease and resud his journey.

Thanks to his speed, he returned from the Land of Rivers to the village in just one day.

As the village gates ca into view, he allowed himself a small smile before dashing toward the Hokage Building.

Little did he know, at that very mont, the Hokage's office was on the verge of exploding.

"Old man! Tell , which bastard leaked my whereabouts?"

"Don't tell it was the ANBU? I can sll them from a mile away."

"Hmph! Was it Jiraiya?"

Tsunade sat cross-legged on the chair in front of her office, fuming. Behind her, two ANBU stood silently on either side of the door. In front of her, the Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi, rubbed his temples, looking as if he had a headache.

"Tsunade, war has broken out. The village needs your strength," he said calmly. "I understand your situation, but Sunagakure has started the war in the Land of Rivers, and you know what Chiyo is capable of."

"According to Orochimaru's report, Chiyo's grandson is also on the battlefield. He has already surpassed his master and is even more dangerous, using poisons far more vicious than hers. Without you, the village will suffer heavy casualties."

Hiruzen remained patient despite Tsunade's outburst. As her teacher, he knew her temper well—especially given her current struggles.

As expected, the ntion of war made Tsunade flinch. Panic flickered in her eyes, but she quickly suppressed it.

"Hmph! Then tell —who exactly leaked my whereabouts?" she demanded. "Or rather, who found out where I was?"

Tsunade was fixated on this question because she had felt eyes on her that day.

That day... in the bath... Damn it!

Not only had soone spied on her, but they had also reported her location to the Hokage. That grudge had to be settled!

"Well..." Hiruzen hesitated.

Tsunade's eyes narrowed. "Old man, I know even if you don't tell ! It must be that bastard Jiraiya!"

She slamd her palm onto the desk with such force that the entire table trembled, sending scrolls and docunts scattering to the floor.

"Fine! Jiraiya, you bastard! I'm going to beat you to a pulp!"

She turned on her heel, striding toward the door.

Hearing her furious declaration, Hiruzen quickly intervened.

"It's not Jiraiya. He's currently monitoring Iwagakure and the Land of Grass battlefield."

Tsunade halted, frowning. "Not Jiraiya?"

Then who could have spied on her without her noticing?

As she paced back and forth, deep in thought, she unknowingly stopped right in front of the ANBU guards at the door. Narrowing her eyes, she shot them a glare before turning back around to continue her interrogation.

Unexpectedly, a knock sounded at the door of the Hokage's office.

"Enter!"

Hiruzen quickly gave permission, hoping to use the distraction to shift Tsunade's focus.

The door opened, and Kazuyama walked in, smiling.

"Lord Hokage, the battle in the Land of Rivers was a victory. This is the battle report my sensei, Orochimaru, ordered to deliver."

Kazuyama spoke as he walked, completely unaware of Tsunade standing on the other side of the room.

"Oh? A great victory in the Land of Rivers?"

Hiruzen, who had been wondering how to deal with Tsunade, imdiately brightened at the news. Taking the report from Kazuyama's hands, he quickly skimd through it. Orochimaru's report was concise and to the point.

"Good! Well done!"

He slamd his hand on the table in excitent, mimicking Tsunade's earlier outburst, his voice filled with joy.

"Stirring internal conflict and forcing Sunagakure to lose its rear guard—Kazuyama, you've done a great job!"

"It wasn't just . Sensei and I ca up with the plan together," Kazuyama replied humbly. "Back then, the Third Kazekage was the one sending troops to the battlefield in the Second Shinobi World War—he's just as responsible. With a little push, the situation played out as expected."

Despite his accomplishnts, Kazuyama had no intention of taking full credit. As both a Jōnin squad leader and an ANBU mber, he had enough responsibilities—he didn't need more trouble.

For a brief mont, his thoughts drifted to Sasori, the unfortunate boy caught in the conflict.

Then, rembering sothing, he spoke again.

"Oh, that's right, Lord Hokage. My sensei asked to inform you that, for the ti being, Lady Tsunade shouldn't be sent to the battlefield. Chiyo's grandson has already disappeared, and Chiyo alone isn't a major threat to our frontline troops."

As he ntioned Tsunade, a particular mory surfaced—blonde hair… super big…

Just as he finished speaking, he noticed Hiruzen blinking at him.

Kazuyama frowned in confusion. "Lord Hokage, what's wrong? Do you have an eye problem?"

Hiruzen remained silent, still blinking rapidly.

"No, I don't think so. I don't rember you having this issue. Or… could it be that Lady Tsunade hasn't been found yet?"

Kazuyama shook his head decisively. "That's impossible. I already told you where Tsunade was. The ANBU should've been able to track her down easily if they followed the route—"

Before he could finish, a chilling sensation crawled up his spine. A suffocating aura of killing intent surged from behind him.

Instinctively, Kazuyama turned his head.

Oh no.

Now he understood why his right eyelid wouldn't stop twitching…

Tsunade was smiling at him. A beautiful smile—one that would have been breathtaking if not for her golden hair floating ominously around her.

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