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Game of Thrones: The Sword King
Game of Thrones: From Deserter to Power
Game of Thrones: King of Harrenhal— Garth Greenhand Stat Panel
Tsunade's cheeks burned like fire as she gritted her teeth and stared at Orochimaru. Although she didn't speak, her eyes, filled with a mix of questioning and embarrassed anger, clearly demanded an explanation.
"The Third Hokage sent Kushina to Minato purely to establish a bond between the two and use Minato's Wood Style to suppress the Nine-Tails."
Orochimaru said playfully, "In the eyes of people around them, these two are childhood sweethearts, and Minato doesn't reject this. So what will you do in the future?"
"Compete with Kushina? How will people around you see you? Even if Minato steps forward to shield you from criticism, how will Kushina see you? How will Nawaki see you as his sister?"
"Nonsense! Who... who said I have that kind of thought about Minato?"
The corner of Tsunade's eye twitched, feeling guilty, but her mouth was still tough.
Orochimaru snorted and didn't argue with her, just continued talking to himself, "If there is only Kushina beside Minato, then the future will inevitably be like what I just said. I think you shouldn't deny this point, right?"
Tsunade fell silent, just as she firmly believed that Orochimaru had ulterior motives.
They had known each other for more than ten years; who didn't understand whom?
"Mikoto is the most outstanding girl among the younger generation of the Uchiha clan. Whether it is appearance, personality, or strength, she is impeccably excellent."
Orochimaru's voice was like a devil's whisper, carrying a hint of temptation: "With her competing with Kushina, I'm afraid Minato-kun will also find it difficult to make a choice. So based on your understanding of Minato-kun's personality, guess what he will do?"
Tsunade's beautiful eyes widened slightly, looking at Orochimaru incredulously, "You want him to two-time?"
"Three-time."
Orochimaru laughed in a low voice, "Besides the relationship between soul and body, I am also researching Bloodline Limits. Minato-kun solved the mystery of genetic laws for me, and I just want to see what kind of fruit will be borne after combining different bloodlines with Wood Style."
"Rumor has it that both Uchiha and Senju are descendants of the Sage of Six Paths. This is also the reason why I chose Mikoto, because the control group of Senju and Uzumaki has already been selected for me by you and the old man~"
"Admittedly, even if there were only you and Kushina, Minato-kun might make the same choice. But based on my understanding of you, even before that day comes, you might leave Konoha first to escape reality, right?"
"But with the precedent of these two, even if the news about you and Minato spreads, people will only think that Minato is too fickle, rather than you, the teacher, actively seducing him... Mikoto's existence should greatly reduce your guilt, shouldn't it?"
"Come on~ Cooperate with me, Tsunade!"
Orochimaru opened his arms, his tone somewhat fervent, extending a sincere invitation, "I can guarantee that apart from Mikoto, I won't send any other opposite sex to Minato's side."
"..."
Tsunade was instantly dumbfounded, her mind a mess, not knowing what to say.
In her chest, her heart was pounding.
Reason told her that this was just Orochimaru's fallacious reasoning.
But sensibility told her that this was the only way to be with Minato openly and honestly.
But at the thought of having to share this feeling with others, she felt a lump in her throat.
It wasn't that there were no cases of polygamy in the ninja world, but those were nobles. Such situations rarely happened among civilians.
Although Tsunade wasn't surprised by this situation, as the granddaughter of the First Hokage and the disciple of the Hokage, she was undoubtedly proud inside. Otherwise, she wouldn't still be single despite having many suitors.
So the key to the problem now was whether she was willing to put down her pride for Minato.
This could even be said to be an act of self-degradation. If anyone dared to say this to her in the past, she would definitely kick them to death!
But when it really came to the time when she needed to choose between pride and feelings, Tsunade hesitated.
"Still hesitating? Tsunade."
Seeing Tsunade silent for a long time, seemingly seeing through the doubts in the other party's heart, Orochimaru curled his lips and started his sophistry, "It seems that the degree of importance you hold in each other's hearts is still different..."
Tsunade frowned slightly, "What do you mean?"
"Why don't you guess, for whom did Minato-kun propose the concept of Soul Reincarnation?"
Orochimaru took the opportunity to assist Minato.
Calling it an assist, actually, he could also see that Minato wasn't very interested in the so-called Soul Reincarnation, or rather looked down on it. This jutsu was more for the people around him.
And around Minato, the one who needed this jutsu the most was undoubtedly Tsunade, so there was nothing wrong with him saying so.
"You mean, he is..."
Tsunade paused, a flush appearing on her face.
But in an instant, she quickly adjusted her emotions and pretended to be calm, coughing lightly, "Cough... If I disagree, what do you plan to do?"
"Minato's information will spread throughout Konoha."
Orochimaru chuckled, "You will appreciate how proactive Konoha girls can be when facing a boy with Minato's talent."
What a wave of NTR offensive!
"Hmph, despicable!"
Tsunade crossed her arms and snorted coldly, "You must have led Minato astray!"
"We are confidants."
Orochimaru spread his hands, "It's about time you told me your answer, right?"
"Tch..."
Tsunade pursed her lips, turned her head away, her face full of shame and annoyance, "How do you want to cooperate?"
"Besides allowing Mikoto's existence, I also need your support in medical technology, whether it is Soul Reincarnation or Bloodline Limit inheritance."
Orochimaru said, then threw out his conditions, "Relevant research permissions will be fully open to you. I think this should also be what Minato-kun hopes to see."
"In addition, I will also fully—support you in pursuing your own happiness. Although it's a bit perverted, anyway, we are friends who grew up together."
You didn't have to say the second half!
Tsunade's face was uncertain.
After struggling for a while, she finally was shamefully moved.
"...Just this once, not to be repeated!"
"Of course~"
Hearing Tsunade's implicitly threatening warning, Orochimaru answered without hesitation.
He only found Mikoto.
And only planned to find this one.
But if other girls threw themselves at Minato, he couldn't stop them either...
Watching Tsunade's retreating figure leaving angrily, Orochimaru tutted and shook his head.
Unexpectedly, the once confident and proud Tsunade Hime would also be dazzled by emotions, and even break her bottom line for this.
Sure enough, love makes people blind.
When Tsunade left the Root base, her steps were a little weak.
The lights in the corridor stretched her shadow very long, and Orochimaru's words wrapped around her heart like vines.
[How will people around you see you? Even if Minato steps forward to shield you from criticism, how will Kushina see you? How will Nawaki see you as his sister?]
[Mikoto's existence will greatly reduce your guilt.]
[Why don't you guess, for whom did Minato research Soul Reincarnation?]
Tsunade unconsciously clenched the corner of her clothes with her fingertips. She could almost imagine those gazes: astonishment, contempt, disgust, ridicule, and even pity...
The famous Tsunade Hime, granddaughter of the First Hokage, actually competing with her student's childhood sweetheart for her own student?
Just thinking about that scene made her want to die of shame.
Fortunately, Orochimaru offered another path.
A path that deviated from her principles, but was also the only path that allowed her not to lose Minato and not be crushed by moral public opinion.
A certain little blond boy's sunny face flashed in her mind, and Tsunade's shaken heart gradually calmed down.
"...Really cunning."
She spat in a low voice, not knowing whether she was scolding Orochimaru or herself.
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