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Azula

So the rumors are true. Tsunade finally returned to take the Hokage position.

Azula

How fascinating that my old friend has finally decided to stop running from her responsibilities.

Azula

You were always so predictable, Tsunade. Your loyalty to that village would eventually call you back.

Azula

(The look on her face when I wounded her precious Shizune... it was necessary to break her free from that pathetic fear of blood.)

Tsunade

Intelligence reports a new leader in the Grass Village. Suspiciously powerful. Suspiciously familiar.

Tsunade

(I'd recognize that manipulative strategy anywhere. Azula thinks I don't know she's been in our village?)

Azula

I'll have to be more careful visiting Konoha now. My little protégé Naruto will have to manage with fewer training sessions.

Azula

Such a shame... the boy has such potential for destruction when properly guided.

Tsunade

So she's been training Naruto behind our backs. That manipulative, flame-throwing...

Tsunade

I should have known. That 'tough love' excuse she used after hurting Shizune was always a lie.

Azula

Now the real game begins. Two immortals leading two villages.

Azula

Your medical jutsu versus my perfect fire. I wonder which will burn brighter in the end?

Tsunade

Naruto mentioned his 'special training' today. Blue flames, he said. That confirms it.

Tsunade

You want a battle between village leaders, Azula? Fine. But this time, I won't be the one with a fear to overcome.