Naruto: Starting from Eating the Gold Fruit

Chapter 50 I Won't Leave

Tsunade looked at the boy who was slowly walking over, head down as if thinking about something, and was immediately filled with anger.

I was worried sick about him all day, and now he's showing up in front of me like nothing happened?!

Enraged, Tsunade, her anger rising, sprinted forward, clenching her fists, and charged towards Yuya.

Hearing the commotion, Yua looked up, saw Tsunade, paused for a moment, and then softly said, "Tsunade..."

Tsunade was also stunned, and then slowly stopped walking.

Today's trip to Sago...

Uh-huh, this guy isn't my brother, he's a jerk.

but……

Tsunade noticed that Yua's expression was not good, and that he looked directly past her and behind her. Tsunade turned her head and saw Jiraiya and Orochimaru following behind her.

Tsunade squinted, her desire to punch Yua gone. She looked at the two of them and said with a pout, "Why are you following me?"

Jiraiya ignored Tsunade, bypassing her to stand before Yua. Grabbing Yua's hand, his eyes gleamed, "Big brother! Big brother, you're amazing! You seriously injured the Raikage, single-handedly extending the ninja force's retreat time!"

Yuya gave a wry smile. He had indeed injured Raikage, and the troops had indeed retreated, but it had nothing to do with him.

The Raikage's attack was a surprise attack, and once Tobirama realized what was happening, the Raikage couldn't possibly kill all the frontline ninjas (he could at least kill Yua), so a safe retreat was still possible. Furthermore, if it weren't for protecting Yua, Tobirama could have easily counterattacked.

However, traveling to the Asia-Pacific region is more important, so this might not be an option.

Strictly speaking, Yua did play a role in these matters, but it was mostly Tobirama Senju who directed things.

But Tobirama Senju focused all of this on himself...

Yuya knew that Tobirama Senju was paving the way for him.

Yuya was sent back to Konoha by Tobirama Senju and just returned yesterday, along with Hiruzen Sarutobi and Kagami Uchiha.

The two were seriously injured while trying to cover Yua's retreat. They were truly seriously injured. Yua had covered her body with gold on a whim, which was equivalent to wearing a bulletproof vest and provided some protection.

However, because gold has excellent electrical conductivity, the Raikage's Lightning Release chakra, which only covered himself, still made Yua's scalp tingle.

It's a double-edged sword.

However, without the golden parry, Yua would be half dead even if he didn't die.

How could I possibly stand up right now?

Konoha's medical facilities are currently quite inadequate; it lacks even a systematic medical facility. (Note 1)

But now is not the time to think about these things. Yuya looked up and forced a smile at the three little ones, then took them to the most luxurious barbecue restaurant in Konoha.

Yes, it's owned by Youya itself.

Tsunade and Jiraiya ordered dozens of plates of barbecue without any hesitation. Yua didn't care about the two of them, but only looked at Orochimaru:

Aren't you going to order?

The still-small Orochimaru looked at Yua with a puzzled expression: "Yua-nii, you seem strange today?"

Youya's heart skipped a beat. He forced a few smiles and then indicated that he had escaped from the battlefield and had been given a second chance at life. He felt that the meaning of life should be to eat well every day, otherwise it would be pitiful to die and not be able to eat.

Orochimaru nodded as if he understood, then began to eat the grilled meat with sauce.

You Ya breathed a sigh of relief, but for a moment he didn't know how to start the conversation.

In my previous life, when I read the manga, I only knew that Orochimaru's parents died in this war.

However, Yuya had no idea when she died.

but now……

You Ya understands.

and……

He clearly knew that Orochimaru's parents had died in a surprise attack by the Second Raikage, whose target was him.

You Ya felt guilty.

If I don't go... will Orochimaru's parents die?

Maybe it will still happen, but it certainly won't be because of myself.

Then you can comfort yourself.

but now……

Halfway through the meal, Jiraiya suddenly realized what was happening and pointed at Yua with a suspicious look, saying, "Big brother, you wouldn't...

"And is there some way of eating it that you haven't told us about?"

Okay, he realized what he was talking about.

Kids don't have that many tricks up their sleeves.

Last time, Youya didn't tell these little guys that she could make dipping sauce. As a result, after they were full, they made themselves a bowl of very fragrant sauce and ate it with their mouths full of oil.

This time, Jiraiya felt he had learned his lesson.

We definitely can't eat all the original flavored barbecue like we did last time.

Yuya paused for a moment, then shook his head, looked at Jiraiya, then at Orochimaru, and smiled gently: "You're right, I do have another way to eat this grilled meat."

Jiraiya excitedly raised his hand: "I knew it! I knew it!"

Youya ordered a wrap from the waiter, then picked one up and showed it to the three little ones.

Use tortillas to wrap roasted meat, wrap several slices at once, and add your favorite vegetables if you like.

Where have these three little ones ever seen this way of eating?

As a result, the three little ones ate a meal with their mouths full of oil.

As a result, Tsunade found Yua much more agreeable.

Before parting, Orochimaru said he was going to the shopping street to buy a bag of rice for his neighbor's old lady, but Yua stopped him as he was about to leave.

"Orochimaru...would you be willing to be my younger brother?" Yua said this very seriously.

Regardless of how Orochimaru ended up in that situation in the original manga—betraying the village, killing his master, human experimentation…

But now, Youya has an obligation to take care of him.

Or rather...

He has an obligation to take care of the families of the more than one hundred ninjas who died this time.

Orochimaru looked at Yua with suspicion. Seeing that Yua's expression didn't seem to be joking, he instinctively wanted to refuse. But Jiraiya, standing to the side, raised his hand: "Big brother! Can I be your little brother too?!"

You Ya was speechless; this unlucky kid...

Forget it.

Yuya sighed, waved his hand dismissively at the two of them, and said, "Fine, fine, you two are my little brothers from now on. You can run rampant in Konoha. If you cause trouble, just say my name, okay?"

Jiraiya's eyes immediately lit up as he looked at Yua: "Big brother! Will we be able to eat such delicious food again? Once a week, no, half a month! No! Once a month is fine!"

Yuya looked at Jiraiya and shook his head with a wry smile.

Just as Jiraiya was feeling disappointed, Yua spoke up, "If you want... you can come every day from now on."

After saying that, Yuya turned and left, and Tsunade quickly followed—the two lived in the same direction.

Jiraiya, who was behind him, shouted excitedly.

Tsunade, hands behind her back, followed Yua, pouting and muttering, "Easy for you to say. It's been months since you last met us? And this time you even left the village, went... went..."

"Hmph, who knows when you'll leave the village?"

Watching Tsunade's ponytail sway behind her head with each step, Yua fell silent. After a moment, Yua whispered, "It won't happen again."

Tsunade looked up at Yua with a puzzled expression.

"No more," Youya repeated, but this time, he was saying it to himself.

"I won't leave." Youya looked up at the magnificent sunset in the sky and murmured softly:

"I will never leave again."

Tsunade stared blankly at the boy who was a head taller than her, feeling as if something had been added to her heart...

"Alright." Yuya looked down at Tsunade and said with a smile, "You go back first. Your older brother here has things to do today."

The pleasant mood that had just begun to rise vanished instantly. Tsunade looked at Yua speechlessly: "You must be really busy. Does that mean I won't see you for several months starting tomorrow?"

You Ya chuckled: "Of course not, hmph, wait for me after school tomorrow, I'll definitely come over and treat you to barbecue again."

Tsunade blinked, then held up her pinky finger: "Pinky promise."

After their hands, which weren't too far apart, made a pinky promise, Yuya smiled and parted ways with Tsunade.

Then, he turned and left, his lips curling into a cold smile.

He needs to figure out the reason for his situation.

Note 1: In the original Naruto story, Tsunade and Dan Kato first became attracted to each other at the Konoha Medical Team discussion meeting. At that time, Tsunade was already in her twenties, and Nawaki was a genin. However, anyone who has completed nine years of compulsory education knows what advanced medicine can bring to a country. It is a field that truly benefits all people. And putting aside these intangible benefits, just looking at something practical, the social value that a healthy person can provide is definitely greater than that of a sick person. These are tangible benefits.

(End of this chapter)