Vol.18 Chapter 159 – The Wager…!!

Seeing the technique Naruto is about to use, Tsunade makes a huge crack in the ground with one finger, into which the boy falls. Tsunade ridicules Jiraiya’s intention to teach Naruto such a complicated technique, saying that in this way he is filling the boy’s head with nonsense, after which thoughts of wanting to become Hokage appear. These words caused a storm of emotions in Naruto, causing him to promise to learn the jutsu as soon as possible. As soon as he is able to graduate, he is offered a wager by Tsunade that if he can master the Rasengan in a week she will admit that he can become the Hokage and give him the First Hokage’s Necklace in addition to the money.

Immediately afterwards, Jiraiya offers Tsunade a drink at a nearby bar. During the conversation Jiraiya decides to discuss what happened, later notes Tsunade’s anxiety, and then bluntly asks when she is going to meet Orochimaru again. Tsunade says nothing, so Jiraya continues to press and advises her not to agree to Orochimaru’s terms. He says that if Tsunade decides to betray Konoha, he will kill her himself.

Meanwhile, Naruto is determined to win the bet. A knock on the door in his room reveals Shizune, intent on talking to Naruto.