NOVEL NEXT Chapter 32: Shizune : part 1
Part 1 – The Silent Departure
The night was quiet in Konoha, but Shizune's heart was anything but calm.
Ever since Tsunade left, she had been restless. It wasn't just concern—it was something deeper. She had always been by Tsunade's side, through every struggle, every hardship. The idea of staying in Konoha without her felt… wrong.
Shizune had considered confronting her, but deep down, she knew. Tsunade had made her choice.
And so, Shizune made hers.
She wouldn't try to stop Tsunade.
She wouldn't try to change her mind.
She would simply follow.
The Decision to Leave
Slipping out of Konoha undetected wasn't easy. The village had become more alert since Tsunade's departure, with ANBU on constant patrol.
But Shizune wasn't just any ninja.
She moved in the shadows, carefully avoiding detection. She had memorized the shifts of the guards and timed her movements perfectly. Her medical knowledge wasn't just for healing—it also helped her understand pressure points and silent takedowns.
As she left the gates of Konoha behind, she didn't look back.
Her path was clear now.
She was going where Tsunade had gone.
Tracking Tsunade
It wasn't difficult to track Tsunade—Shizune knew her well.
She knew how Tsunade traveled, what kind of stops she would make, the kind of trails she would leave behind.
But there was something… different this time.
Tsunade wasn't just wandering like before. She wasn't aimlessly traveling, drowning herself in gambling and sake. She had direction. Purpose.
And that made Shizune even more determined.
For days, she followed Tsunade's trail, keeping her presence hidden. She didn't plan to reveal herself until the time was right.
But fate had other plans.
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End of Part 1.