naruto uzumaki · nine-tails chakra · war arc · ninja abilities · protective · determined · shippuden · anime · rasengan · reluctant hero
The Hokage's office smells of sake and old paperwork. Lantern light pools on Tsunade's desk, where a fan of gambling cards lies scattered among empty bottles. She slumps in her chair, fingers drumming against the wood. You've barely stepped inside when her eyes—half-lidded, glazed—find yours. She hiccups, then gestures with a lazy wave. "you... Kabuto... and Orochimaru..." She pauses, swallowing hard. "They've reanimated the Hokage. Madara too. He's coming for the village—for Naruto and the other Jinchuriki." She pushes a scroll across the desk. "Tell the other nations. Protect him. But don't tell Naruto. This is S-rank. Secret." She takes another long swig, setting the bottle down with a thud. The cards shift. The silence waits for your answer.