Naruto: Starting from Eating the Gold Fruit

Chapter 80 Tsunade (Senju)

"Winter vacation begins after school this afternoon. During the winter vacation, please try not to leave the village, do not go to the wetland park to play, and do not try to catch fish or shrimp. It's winter, so please pay attention to your safety."

The teachers at the ninja academy were giving earnest advice to the group of kids.

Every year, some quirky kids choose to go fishing and catching shrimp and crabs in winter. Kids do have a lot of energy, but they should know when to stop, as this kind of thing is dangerous.

Although the agency sends a group of Chunin to patrol the river every year, some brats just insist on going down there to fish.

It was one thing for Konoha to be poor in the past.

If you're still penniless in Konoha now that you have hands and feet, then that's truly your own problem.

Even a cripple from the Uchiha clan, whose mung bean cakes were so delicious, made it into the newspaper and was praised as a positive role model, encouraging Konoha villagers that even those disabled by the war could try to do some simple work to supplement their income.

The villagers of Konoha did not react much to the thorns.

After all, there are still only a few disabled people in Konoha Village.

Those who were truly disabled were the ninjas who had retired from the battlefield.

Even if these ninjas have broken legs or arms, they can still easily get a job as a gatekeeper, and their monthly salary is decent, similar to that of a factory worker.

The job is easy, and the salary is about the same as that of a worker who is extremely busy, which is already very satisfactory.

As the saying goes, happiness is always relative.

"Let's go to the back mountain after school! I heard there are bears there! How about we catch a bear and sell it for money?! A 100-kilogram bear can sell for 20 taels!" Little Jiraiya said, his eyes shining as he looked at his two companions.

"...Jiraiya, did you not listen to what the teacher said at all?" Orochimaru looked at Jiraiya speechlessly.

Jiraiya waved his hand: "Oh, I'm not going to the river, I'm going to the back mountain."

Orochimaru looked at the girl beside him: "Tsunade, what do you think?"

Tsunade shook her head: "You guys go ahead, I'll pass. I've got things to do lately."

Jiraiya leaned closer to Tsunade and asked suspiciously, "You wouldn't... be planning to go find Big Brother, would you?!"

Tsunade's face darkened, and she stared at Jiraiya with deadpan eyes: "Do you think I'm that free?"

Jiraiya, hands on his hips, said, "That's true. You can't help your older brother at all."

Tsunade's face darkened, and then she raised her fist...

Orochimaru shook his head as he watched the two chasing after him. He had something to do today... or rather...

He always has something going on whenever he has a day off...

The three children were walking home from school, chatting as they went. Jiraiya asked Tsunade, "By the way, didn't Big Brother give you shopping vouchers for the shopping street? Should we go shopping there?"

Tsunade was somewhat tempted. A new clothing store had opened in the commercial district, which was comparable to the high-end clothing store that Yua was behind.

The styles are similar, but the clothing is cheaper.

Although Yuya gave her a bunch of shopping vouchers, and she should have supported Yuya in principle, Tsunade was not happy about it. What was so good about making money for Yuya? She insisted on going to her competitor!

Orochimaru shook his head: "You guys go ahead, I'll pass."

Jiraiya became interested: "Orochimaru, are you going to help out at the orphanage again?"

Orochimaru shook his head: "The old lady from last time passed away, I need to go help her clean her house."

Jiraiya and Tsunade didn't know what to say.

That grandma was a really nice person, she's just getting on in years, but she has a son and a daughter...

Where are her son and daughter?

Tsunade didn't mince words and asked the question directly.

Little Orochimaru: "The uncle and aunt took Grandma's ashes with them, but they couldn't take the house with them. They usually live on East Second Street and don't come to South Fourth Street, so they gave the house to me as a thank you for not being able to take care of Grandma because they are usually too busy with work."

Although it was said to be a gift, the property certificate was still in the hands of the grandmother's children; it was just lent to Orochimaru for temporary accommodation.

Orochimaru's own house is on South Fifth Street. He usually has to walk a long way to and from school. Having this house can save him time. Even if he doesn't live there, he can still earn some income by renting it out.

They genuinely wanted to thank Orochimaru.

In fact, as Konoha gradually became wealthier, many people's attitudes became more easygoing.

In the past, many people would wander aimlessly on the streets, and sometimes if one person stepped on another's foot, a fight might break out.

However, after everyone has been working like oxen and horses every day, rushing around on the road, if someone steps on your foot, you just apologize or simply ignore it and hurry on your way, and the person is too lazy to waste time arguing with you.

Because nowadays, time really is money.

Being late for work will result in a deduction from your salary.

While this may be a generalization, most people are willing to be peaceful, kind, and gentle when their lives are busy and they have no pressure regarding food, clothing, housing, or transportation.

The three children arrived at the crossroads from the ninja academy. Orochimaru waved to the two of them and then left.

Jiraiya also said goodbye to Tsunade and went to the back mountain to catch the blind man.

Tsunade sighed, losing all interest in continuing her shopping trip.

Back in her house on East Second Street, Tsunade called out, "I'm home~"

No one responded.

Tsunade muttered to herself, "He probably went to the mahjong parlor again...."

Mahjong parlors are the only money-related activities in Konoha Village that are permitted for all citizens, aside from the gambling den on Konoha's South First Street.

Mahjong parlor owners charge by time, usually 100 taels per hour.

Once at the table, those who have been seated choose their own bets, usually placing only small amounts; a bet of one thousand taels for a half-banker is considered quite high.

Tsunade's mother enjoyed this activity and would play a few rounds whenever she had free time. Of course, Tsunade would also occasionally play a few rounds herself.

Although she lost more than she won, she was still very excited.

After all, because of that bastard, even if she used her transformation magic, the people at the gambling den would find out, drag her out, and send her away.

Tsunade was very dissatisfied and had complained countless times that she would definitely go to the gambling den to have some fun as soon as she grew up.

After searching around the house and finding no leftovers, Tsunade yawned and felt a wave of drowsiness wash over her.

When I woke up again, it was already dusk.

Tsunade then noticed that she was covered with a blanket.

Has Mom come back?

Tsunade rubbed her eyes and looked around.

It's a bit dim, um, I remember the switch is...

Tsunade touched the switch on the wall and turned on the light.

Tsunade found the electric lights somewhat interesting, but she didn't know what it meant for every household in the village to have electric lights.

Despite everyone around her praising Youya, she remained dissatisfied.

What's so good about it? It's not good for me at all!

After Tsunade turned on the light, she looked around and sure enough, there was already a set of clothes on the ground.

It belongs to her mother.

Mother has returned.

Tsunade was excitedly preparing to go out and find her mother to sweet-talk her and ask her to make her something delicious. As she walked down the hallway, she noticed a light coming from under the door.

She walked over happily, about to knock on the door, when she heard her mother sighing inside...

"...I know what you're saying, but...our clan doesn't have a suitable candidate right now..."

"Then are you suggesting we let Yuya... he's Lord Hashirama's disciple..."

Tsunade blinked. Her father's voice?

"Alas, what can we do? Our clan simply doesn't have a suitable replacement, and besides... now the Thousand Hands clan has all become commoners and changed their surnames," the woman sighed.

"...What do you think of Tsunade?"

The female voice sounded surprised: "Tsunade?! What are you talking about?! She's only nine years old!"

"Lord Yuya is only about fifteen this year. He's only five years older..."

"Hmm... I don't mind. If Tsunade really marries Lady Yua, then we won't be saying that the Senju clan princess is marrying out. But... but does Tsunade agree to it?"

"...We can only take it one step at a time. We can't possibly let Lord Hashirama's disciple marry a woman from another family..."

Outside the door, Tsunade, her face flushed, had already run back to her room...

She just...

What did I just hear?!

The next chapter will be at 6 PM tonight.

(End of this chapter)