"Is the work report done?" Tōshirō saw Tsunade emerge from the Hokage's office building and walked towards her.
"Is the work report done?"
"Yes."
"Did you mention anything about me?"
"About what?"
"You know, that."
Tsunade suddenly understood and said, "Oh, don't worry, I didn't do anything extra."
"..."
"But you can't hide this kind of thing for long. When the time comes, you'll have to figure out how to explain it, especially to your clan members."
Tōshirō: "..."
"If they knew you had that, they'd probably choose you as clan head," Tsunade said.
"The Uchiha clan is one that reveres power. Although I don't want to say it, among the younger generation of the Uchiha clan, it's unlikely there'll be anyone stronger than you. Even in the future, it'll probably be very difficult for someone like you to appear again..."
"In a way, it's truly an honor," Tōshirō said with a wry smile. "But I really don't want to be the Uchiha clan head."
Tsunade laughed, "You really are being ungrateful after getting a good deal. Your clan members would probably want to kill you if they heard that."
"That's for other people, but I have no desire to be the clan head. Once I become the clan head, I'd have to bear the heavy burden of the clan. That's simply too tiring."
Tōshirō sighed, "Compared to that, what I want to do is be with you, buy groceries, cook meals, and live a simple and humble life."
He was willing to help, but becoming the clan head was out of the question.
Hearing Tōshirō openly express his feelings, Tsunade couldn't help but smile, as refreshing as a dew-kissed wildflower in a field: "Flattery won't get you anywhere. Don't think I'll let you touch me just like that."
Tōshirō was depressed: "Why do you always think of me that way?"
Tsunade said matter-of-factly, "Because that's what you are."
Tōshirō: "..."
Back Home
Back home, Tōshirō eagerly summoned a penguin using the Summoning Jutsu.
Tsunade was startled.
The penguin opened its mouth and spat out a scroll from its beak. This scroll was the secret technique Tōshirō had retrieved from the Sky Country.
Tōshirō nodded: "Good work..."
"Less talk, pay up."
This damn thing is just like your boss… Tōshirō was so angry he wanted to flatten it.
After stuffing some money into its mouth, Tōshirō finally sent the penguin away.
Tsunade asked curiously, "What is this?"
"Ninjutsu."
Tōshirō untied the rope on the scroll.
Tsunade's expression was puzzled: "Where did you get this?"
Then, she suddenly seemed to realize something, her eyes widening: "Wait, you didn't get this from the Sky Country, did you?"
"Oh, Tsunade is truly intelligent. Here's a reward."
"Cut it out."
Tsunade pushed away the shameless face that was leaning in, then took the scroll with a swift motion.
This move completely bewildered Tōshirō: "Hey, what are you doing? If you wanted it, you could've just asked me. Why did you snatch it? That's very rude, you know."
Tsunade said gruffly, "I'm confiscating it."
Why are you so straightforward…? Tōshirō muttered to himself.
"You're too bold, trying to line your own pockets."
"I..."
"What 'I'?" Tsunade said righteously, "Don't you know that things like this should be submitted to the village?"
"And you even used a Summoning Jutsu to hide it."
Sometimes Tsunade could be stubborn. If he talked back now, it might backfire. Tōshirō decisively lowered his gaze and complied: "I was wrong..."
Seeing Tōshirō promptly admit his mistake, Tsunade's tone softened considerably: "Good that you know. I'll help you submit this ninjutsu to the higher-ups now."
"Wait..."
"What, you're still reluctant?"
"No, if you submit it, how will others view me? How will the Hokage view me? Everyone will distrust me. I just managed to change their perception of me, and if I do this, won't I lose their trust again? You know, once people are distrusted, it's very hard to regain their confidence."
Hearing this, Tsunade was in a dilemma, unsure how to choose.
Tōshirō suggested, "How about we don't submit it..."
Tsunade's eyes widened: "You're still up to no good, aren't you?"
"Please, this is truly the last time. I can write a guarantee letter." Tōshirō put his hands together: "You don't want to see me not recognized by everyone, do you?"
Tsunade: "..."
Tōshirō saw a hint of softening in Tsunade's attitude and continued to coax her: "Besides, this ninjutsu was going to sink to the bottom of the sea anyway if I hadn't specifically gone to look for it."
Tōshirō's words had some merit. Tsunade hesitated for a moment, then sighed deeply, saying reluctantly:
"This is the last time. Make sure you remember it."
"Mm, next time for sure."
Tsunade knew Tōshirō's temper too well and complained, "You agree so quickly, it makes me uneasy."
Tōshirō's eyes were exceptionally clear: "I can't help it. To earn your trust, I can only sell my labor."
"Huh?"
"Come, I'll give you a shoulder rub."
Tsunade saw through Tōshirō's petty trick: "I think you're trying to rub a certain part of me when I'm not looking."
Tōshirō feigned confusion: "Which part?"
Tsunade playfully rebuked, "Don't pretend you don't know."
"I just wanted to give you a good shoulder massage, but I get distrust instead. Fine, I'll just keep my pervert persona from now on."
Tsunade: "..."
"Tsunade, give me back the ninjutsu."
Tōshirō wanted to see what the Body Regeneration ninjutsu looked like.
Tsunade didnōt immediately hand it back to Tōshirō. Instead, she opened it and looked, then smiled.
Tōshirō asked, "What's wrong?"
"This ninjutsu is useless to you."
"What do you mean?" Tōshirō was surprised.
Tsunade chuckled, "Come closer and see for yourself."
Tōshirō leaned next to Tsunade and took a careful look, almost cursing aloud. This ninjutsu wasn't Body Regeneration at all. Instead, it was a ninjutsu Ichihime developed based on her unique characteristics, in order to see her past clan members again.
After using it, a person's ears would become like hers, granting extended lifespan and eternal youth.
Because she was female, the development of this ninjutsu was entirely based on female characteristics.
Tōshirō was depressed. After all that effort, the ninjutsu he acquired turned out to be unusable for him.
Tsunade giggled: "I think you should just submit the ninjutsu."
Tōshirō shook his head, not planning to submit it.
Tsunade asked curiously, "This ninjutsu is useless to you, so why keep it?"
"This ninjutsu is indeed useless to me," Tōshirō agreed, then changed the subject: "But can't you learn it?"
"Me?"
Tsunade was startled, pointing to herself.
Tōshirō nodded: "Exactly. You should learn this ninjutsu. Perhaps, if you learn this ninjutsu and continuously refine it, you might even be able to use that Thorn Release later on, you know~~"
"Thorn Release?"
Tsunade thought of the Thorn Release that closely resembled Wood Release, and she couldn't help but be tempted.
Tōshirō chuckled, "Consider this a bargain for you."
Tsunade feigned reluctance: "Tch, it's not like I really wanted it; you just forced it on me."
"But you can't deny that you definitely benefited from this, can you?"
Tsunade didn't deny this point. She glanced at Tōshirō: "Tell me, what do you want me to do for you? I don't want to owe you."
"Oh, Tsunade, you're being too formal. What's our relationship? Talking about deals is so vulgar." At this point, Tōshirō suddenly changed his tone: "Did you think I'd say that? Too naive. I'm just a vulgar person."
Tsunade was speechless for a moment: "Going around in such a big circle, you really are quite boring."
Tōshirō shrugged: "Because I'm a common person."
After he whispered something into her ear, Tsunade's face immediately flushed, and she called him a pervert.
"Can you do it?" Tōshirō gazed at her ample chest with interest.
Tsunade gritted her teeth, holding up three fingers, looking insulted.
"Ah, only three minutes is too short."
Tōshirō was a bit displeased, wondering why it was as short as Ultraman fighting monsters.
Tsunade corrected him: "What three minutes? I said thirty seconds, okay?"
Tōshirō: "..."
"If you don't want to, then forget it. I won't practice it."
"Ah, how can you force a sale like this? That's too much!"
"What forced sale? You were the one who willingly gave it to me, okay?"
"Alright, alright, thirty seconds it is. I'll take the loss, is that fine?" Tōshirō said with a pained expression: "Honestly, I've never seen anyone as stingy as you. Do you even know how to do business? Don't expect me to give you anything good next time."
Tsunade clenched her fist, truly wanting to hit him. He was clearly taking advantage of her, yet he made it sound like he was the one being wronged.
"Hurry up." Tsunade closed her eyes and began counting: "...1, 2..."
Tōshirō panicked!
"Ah, it's starting already! Wait for me! I haven't even gotten on board yet!"
Tōshirō leaned in, reaching out.
After a series of actions, Tsunade's face was flushed.
One second.
Two seconds. Three seconds.
Four seconds. ...
Thirty seconds.
"Dame, dame! Thirty seconds are up! How long are you going to keep going?"
"What did you say? Can't hear you, I'm deaf..."
"Get out of here!"
Days Later
A few days later.
Tōshirō, busy in the kitchen, heard a voice float from behind him: "Tōshirō, has Dagu turned into soup yet...?"
"Don't even mention turning into soup, I've almost turned him into light, okay?"
Tōshirō, who was cooking soup, casually replied.
Tsunade: "???"
"Knock, knock, knock..."
Just then, she heard someone knocking at the door. Lying on the sofa, she was too lazy to move: "Tōshirō, we have a visitor. Go open the door."
"Why should I go? Don't you have hands and feet yourself?" Tōshirō said dismissively.
"But I'm a girl," Tsunade whined a little.
"Damn it, enticing me with beauty."
Tōshirō couldn't resist such beauty. He went to open the door and saw a small figure, a boy who looked older than his years, with sharp eyes.
"Yo, isn't that Fugaku? What wind blew you here? Want some soup made from Dagu?"
Fugaku glanced at Tōshirō and said in a faint voice, "Liar."
Tōshirō was surprised: "Huh?"
Fugaku asked, "Are you free?"
Tōshirō immediately replied, "No."
Fugaku: "???"
He cleared his throat twice: "The clan head sent me to find you. He wants you to come to the Konoha Military Police Force headquarters with me."
(End of Chapter)
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