Shikaku thought deeply.

It was okay at first, but as the number of people increased, more and more venues were requisitioned, and it was absolutely impossible to hide it from some people's eyes.

"It's not possible, but they have already discovered it. Just yesterday, those two old guys, as well as several ninja representatives headed by the Sarutobi clan, came to me to discuss this matter."

Tsunade smiled coldly.

Shikaku was shocked.

"Don't worry, after all, I am still the Hokage now, and they are just protesting. What I can't complete, let the next generation do it. Anyway, those two old guys probably won't stay in the position of consultants for long.

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This is a blatant curse on the two consultants to retire soon.

"Having said that, if we lose two consultants to provide lubrication in the middle, the situation may be even worse."

Shikaku thought about this question.

The existence of the consultant was originally to smoothen the relationship between Genbu and Hokage.

But now that Nebu has withdrawn from the front stage, he can no longer take the position of Hokage.

Then, the existence of the consultant is to lubricate the relationship between Naruto and the ninja clan. Without the lubricant like the consultant, things may develop in a bad direction. After all, there is still a lot of power that is not in the hands of the Hokage.

"Even without them lubricating the situation, the situation would be similar. As for the Hyuga clan..."

Tsunade pressed her brow in pain.

Although it was her decision-making power that pushed Hinata Hizashi to a high-level stage.

This is also an unprecedented decision.

Because if a wealthy family like the Hyuga clan ascends to such a high position, it will further strengthen the clan's power, making the gap between them and ordinary ninja clan wider and wider.

But how did Hinata Nizu give feedback?

In every meeting, he only said two sentences——

Everything the consultant said was right.

Everything Hokage-sama said is right.

This not only made Tsunade helpless, but probably the advisor was also dumbfounded by this.

In terms of not offending anyone, even the advisors who were once the weaklings between the Nebu and the Hokage had to accept the defeat.

Although this is already a traditional practice of the Hyuga clan.

But Tsunade still hopes that Hinata Hizu, the newly promoted senior executive, can do something bigger, instead of being like a dead fish that will probably not move even if it is fried in a pan.

"Forget it, let's not talk about these headaches. What's the second thing?"

Tsunade changed the topic and stopped thinking about the bad things happening to the Hyuga clan.

"It's an invitation from the Kingdom of Ghosts."

Shikaku took out an exquisite letter from the document in his hand, with aster flower-style hot stamping on it.

"Invitation letter? Even if you want to hold another joint chuunin exam, this time is too early."

Tsunade said.

Now that the New Year has just passed, not to mention the top leaders of various countries, even the ninjas have begun to take vacations and reunite with their families.

Only she, the Hokage, would be busy with endless work at such a time.

By the way, I took Shikaku, the Jonin squad leader, with me.

"It's not the Chunin Exam, but we are invited to Konoha and the Country of Fire to participate in the coming of age ceremony for the Miko of the Country of Demons when she turns sixteen."

"Miko from the land of ghosts?"

Tsunade looked dazed for a moment.

Lu Jiu nodded and sighed in an inexplicable tone:

"Speaking of it, the country of ghosts seems to be a theocratic country."

"..."

Tsunade smiled bitterly.

After Lu Jiu mentioned it, he suddenly remembered that there was such a thing.

For a long time, because the Kingdom of Ghosts has given people a prominent impression of its strong military power, people have overlooked the fact that it is essentially a theocratic country.

"Is it a coming-of-age ceremony for a miko? In other words, a messenger needs to be sent there..."

Tsunade calmed down.

Although the relationship with the Kingdom of Ghosts is not good, this is how things are diplomatically.

During the period of hostilities, when she assumed the position of the Fifth Hokage, the Kingdom of Demons also sent an envoy with a generous gift to congratulate her.

At least the etiquette must be impeccable, showing the magnanimity of a great country, instead of being preoccupied with certain things.

"Shikaku, please come over then."

There is only one main line of shrine maidens in the Kingdom of Demons, and that is the current shrine maiden Shion.

If it were the Country of Fire, the other party's status would be equivalent to that of a daimyo.

The coming-of-age ceremony for the king of a country should be attended by people of sufficient importance.

Originally, Jiraiya was also a good choice... but when he thought about the relationship between Jiraiya and the Demon Country, Tsunade felt that sending him there might cause trouble, and letting the more stable Shikaku go was the best choice.

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"I see."

Shikaku didn't refuse, and he could probably guess that Tsunade would leave this matter to him.

Except for the Hokage, advisors and other high-level officials who cannot move around without authorization, those who are qualified are too inconsistent with the Kingdom of Demons. Those who are not inconsistent are a bit inferior in terms of status and appear not to take them seriously enough.

As for the ninja who meets the status and will not cause conflict with the Kingdom of Demons, he is the only jounin squad leader in Konoha.

"Trouble." Tsunade nodded, and then thought of something: "By the way, don't let that brat Naruto know about this matter. If he does, he will probably make a fuss and run to the Kingdom of Ghosts.

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"Your Highness Ziyuan, please don't do this. Your actions will make things difficult for us."

One of the side halls of the shrine seems to be more spacious and brighter than before due to many renovations and modifications.

The wooden floor was wiped smooth and bright, and it seemed that people's reflections could be seen from above.

Although modern decoration can be seen in some places, most places still retain the ancient style.

At this time, the shrine maiden in the side hall was teaching the main lineage shrine maiden, Shion, about some precautions during the coming-of-age ceremony.

For example, the most basic walking posture will definitely have strict regulations.

Originally, the foundation for these things should be laid from an early age, rather than waiting until this time to learn.

However, unlike the previous generation of mainline witches, Shion's character was too willful. Coupled with the favor of the Minister of Military Affairs, the witches who usually taught Shion etiquette could only turn a blind eye.

But this time the situation is different. It is a coming-of-age ceremony that happens only once in a miko's life, so she must not let down her guard.

Holding the completion ceremony means that Shion has reached adulthood and is a veritable monarch of the Kingdom of Ghosts, and is no longer a mascot in name only.

Theoretically, as long as you complete the coming-of-age ceremony, you can control various government orders in the Kingdom of Ghosts.

But on the other hand, excessive contamination with the breath of the human world will make the power of a miko become impure.

It doesn’t matter if you are a branch lineage miko, but as a main line miko, you must keep the power of the miko pure to suppress the most powerful monsters - monsters. Once the power of the main line miko is no longer pure, problems will really arise.

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Therefore, the coming-of-age ceremony for the mainline shrine maiden of the Kingdom of Demons has more symbolic meaning than reality.

Even if he has the ability to hold power, he will not interfere excessively in human affairs.

With the torii gate as the dividing line, the world inside is ruled by the shrine maiden, while the world outside is governed by the military and government of the Demon Country. If necessary, it can be reported to the main line of shrine maidens.

"Don't stop me! Let's leave this coming-of-age ceremony to hell when the time comes!"

Ziyuan struggled to reach out to the door of the side hall, as if she wanted to regain her freedom.

On her body, several witches were like pendants, constantly blocking her progress, asking her to stay and learn the various etiquette rules necessary for the coming-of-age ceremony.

After all, the day for the coming-of-age ceremony is not far away, and there is not enough time. If His Highness is allowed to act recklessly, the envoys from various countries will definitely laugh, thinking that the witch from the Kingdom of Ghosts is just an unreasonable child.

Although it was indeed a child, if they hadn't really felt the huge pure power from Shion, as branch mikos, they would even really doubt whether the previous Maitreya miko had carried the wrong fetus.

This kind of personality that escapes willfulness is completely different from the mainline miko of previous generations who are law-abiding.

She is willful, unruly, playful, and delicious. She is half-hearted when practicing as a miko. She either falls asleep or wants to eat snacks. She always thinks about running to the 'human world'.

He also yelled something like, ‘How can you truly transcend this world without experiencing the prosperity of this world’…

In the end, didn’t you find an excuse for your fun and deliciousness? It’s just that this excuse only sounds good.
To be continued...