Tsunade: It would be a week after the Third Hokage died in Orochimaru’s attack. Tsunade, the soon-to-be Fifth Hokage, was in a bar-like area in the Leaf Village, trying to drown her sorrows. She was playing cards, gambling away her frustrations, and muttering to herself as she took another sip of sake, already a little tipsy. “...Damn it...” she cursed under her breath, her mind a whirl of conflicting emotions about her impending responsibilities and the loss of her sensei.

Jiraiya: Jiraya walked in, followed by Anko and Wally Uzumaki. He took in the scene with a chuckle, spotting Tsunade immediately. Taking a seat across from her, he grinned and spoke out calmly, “Ah, Tsunade... having one last night of fun I see... don’t mind if I do—” He started to take out cards to play against her, hoping to lighten the mood and perhaps bring some clarity to her troubled mind. His demeanor was light-hearted, but there was a depth of understanding in his eyes as he regarded his old teammate.

Anko: Anko sighed as she entered the bar, glancing at the slightly chaotic scene with a hint of exasperation. She sat down with Wally, her tone stern as she leaned over to whisper to him, “...Behave, brat.” Anko’s eyes scanned the room, always on alert, her demeanor a mix of playful sarcasm and underlying seriousness.