Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 146 Dating

"The Hundred Healings Technique?"

Tsunade's brown, pearly eyes were filled with surprise.

After all, it has the words "S-rank ninjutsu" on it, which means it's an ultimate ninjutsu.

I'd never heard of it before, but I was deeply impressed.

Aokiji squinted, which was unexpected but reasonable.

Tsunade blinked her eyes, full of curiosity: "What kind of ninjutsu is this?"

Tsunade tapped the diamond-shaped mark on her forehead with her thumb, a proud expression on her face, and began to explain: "This is a ninjutsu developed based on the Yin Seal. After using it, even if the body suffers a fatal injury, it can recover quickly. It can be called the ultimate medical ninjutsu."

To give Tsunade a direct experience, she thoughtfully formed a hand seal and used the Hundred Healings Technique. In no time, black lines spread from her forehead to her chin from the Yin Seal.

"Oh, by the way, the reason I'm still able to maintain my youthful appearance at this age is precisely because of this. How about it, pretty good, right?"

Tsunade smiled brightly, expecting to receive praise from Tsunade, but instead she showed disdain.

"It looks awful..."

Tsunade honestly commented that the appearance after using the Hundred Healings Technique is really too ugly.

At her age, she still pays a lot of attention to her appearance.

Tsunade's eyes widened into triangular shapes, her gaze conveying a threat that said, "Say it again if you dare."

Tsunade timidly shrank her neck, forcing a smile: "It's so beautiful, I absolutely love it."

"Really..."

Tsunade was quite annoyed by this attitude of not recognizing its value.

Tsunade chuckled awkwardly and changed the subject: "Oh, right, speaking of which, there's something I've been meaning to ask."

"What's wrong?"

"Do you know Wood Release?"

"Won't."

The strategist answered crisply and decisively.

"Why?" Tsunade pouted, her bright, expectant eyes seeming to hold a pool of spring water.

"Good question. I do have Wood Release, and I even developed the Hundred Healings Technique..." Tsunade muttered, gently reassuring, "Don't look at me like that. I didn't inherit my grandfather's abilities, so what can I do?"

"Even you didn't inherit Wood Release, so what about Nawaki?"

"Unfortunately, he didn't have that either."

If neither of the two people mentioned above inherited Wood Release, then there's no need to ask about the others. Tsunade grumbled, "They're really useless. Just wait and see how I can fuse Wood Release on my own in the future."

"How arrogant!"

Tsunade chuckled, then changed the subject: "However, I would love to see you so confident, after all, we are the same person."

Seeing the two chatting happily, Aokiji seized the opportunity to interject: "Um, could you take me with you when you learn the Hundred Healings Technique?"

The strategist glanced sideways, his expression questioning.

Aokiji stared at Tsunade's ageless face and coughed, "Seeing the future Jiraiya, and then looking at you, I don't want to end up looking like an old man like Jiraiya."

The strategist sighed regretfully, "I'm afraid that won't work."

Why?

"The Hundred Healings Technique is a ninjutsu I developed based on the female body structure. Your body structure probably cannot learn it. If you want to maintain your youth, you may have to find another way in the future."

Aokiji was annoyed when he heard this.

Tsunade walked up to Aokiji, patted him on the shoulder, and joked, "You'd better watch out. When you get old and lose your looks, I might dump you and run off with some young guy."

Aokiji snorted coldly and said seriously, "Then I'll kill that young man who seduced you and turn him into a human pig."

Seeing Aokiji's serious smile, Tsunade chuckled, "I was just teasing you. Why are you taking it so seriously? Besides, I'm not that kind of fickle woman, so..."

She paused deliberately at this point, not continuing, waiting for someone to ask a question.

"so?"

Tsunade snorted coldly, speaking in the same ruthless tone Aokiji had used earlier: "So you'd better remember what you said today: if I find out you're seeing other women behind my back, hmph..."

Aokiji let out a long sigh.

My harem.

_:"stare……"

"what?"

"Can I assume your sigh is because you regret not being able to find other women behind my back?"

Aokiji vehemently denied it: "I didn't."

"Show me!"

"Proof? Even if you suddenly say that, I... Hey, what are you doing?"

Tsunade grabbed Aokiji's hand, her attitude firm: "I want you to swear an oath to the heavens."

"Don't use such deceptive tricks. You can't see my love for you across this vast and desolate world."

"That's perfect, let this vast expanse of the world bear witness."

Aokiji: ...

Under Tsunade's coercion, Aokiji reluctantly raised his hands, his drooping eyebrows revealing his unwillingness: "I swear, if I am unfaithful to 'Tsunade,' may I be struck by lightning."

After making the solemn oath, God was kind and didn't send thunder.

"What did you just call me? Tsunade?"

"Yeah, because there are two Tsunades here, right? So, I'll separate you according to your body size." Aokiji teased, glancing at the two Tsunades alternately.

Tsunade pouted and said coquettishly, "What? Do you think I'm a child?"

"You're just a child."

"You aren't one yourself."

"I didn't say I wasn't a child. If you don't like it, I won't call you that anymore."

"No way, say it again, let me hear it."

Tsunade didn't resist this affectionate nickname; she seemed to be both reluctant and welcoming it.

"Little Tsunade".

"Okay, say it again, say it one more time."

"Little Tsunade".

"The last time."

"Tsunade?"

"What are you doing?"

Tsunade glared at him reproachfully, clearly displeased with his sudden change of behavior.

Aokiji scratched his head and quickly apologized.

"Hey, you two young people, can't you understand what it's like to be a single old lady like me who's been single for so long?" Tsunade put one hand on her hip, her body overflowing with resentment from years of being single: "Even though you're the person I used to be, you can't just show off your love in front of me like this."

Aokiji coughed and suggested, "We'll be leaving soon to find a way back. While we're still in Konoha, how about we have some fun tomorrow?"

"Want to go out and have some fun?"

Aokiji bluntly stated, "To be precise, it was a date."

"Eh?!?!"

This overly direct statement completely stunned Tsunade.

"Oh my!"

Tsunade and Shizune looked at the two of them, surprised that Aokiji would be so proactive.

Tsunade, belatedly realizing what was happening, widened her eyes, her cherry-red lips trembling slightly: "You just said you were going on a date?"

"Yes, I want to create wonderful memories with Tsunade here."

Aokiji frankly conveyed his feelings, but he didn't know if Tsunade had accepted them.

"Do you mean the date you're referring to, the date just the two of us?"

Aokiji teased, "Of course, have you ever seen a date with three people?"

Aokiji was already attacking head-on, but Tsunade, who was usually so bold and decisive, became hesitant and timid, her drooping eyebrows revealing a hint of insecurity: "I have no experience in dating, I don't know how to please boys, and I have a bad temper. Dating me would be boring."

Aokiji shook his head reassuringly: "How could that be? Being with you is a happy thing in itself."

Tsunade turned her head away, hiding her embarrassment: "You've always been a strange person, and you're even stranger now. You actually lowered yourself to say such things just to be with me."

"Don't you like it?"

"It'll do alright."

Tsunade tried to appear composed, but in the next instant, a silly grin crept onto her lips: "...Hehehe."

This scene was witnessed by Tsunade, who touched her forehead.

it's over...

My past self has completely taken on the shape of this little devil.

Aokiji pressed his advantage: "Then it's settled. How about tomorrow?"

Tsunade, slightly smug, asked, "You really want to go on a date with me that badly?"

"Men, it all boils down to one word: speed."

"What a strange metaphor."

"How is it?"

Tsunade nodded at first, but then immediately shook her head, leaving Aokiji puzzled: "What's wrong?"

"Is it okay in a few days?"

"Is there a problem?"

"Tomorrow is too soon, I'm not ready yet."

Aokiji understood and, without giving it much thought, nodded. He then clasped his hands together and bowed to Tsunade. "Until then, don't disturb my little Tsunade's practice of the Hundred Healings Technique."

The Hundred Healings Technique is an extremely complex ninjutsu, and it's impossible to learn it in a short time. She could only do her best: "Sorry, could you lend me yourself in a few days?"

Having been a third wheel for so long, Tsunade crossed her arms and said indignantly, "Hmph, you precocious brat, get out of here! You've been cramming theoretical knowledge into Tsunade's head like a dummy; she'll have to figure things out on her own after that."

........................

Time flies, and the day of the date arrives.

As dawn broke, Tsunade, with her eyes closed, trembled slightly, her brows furrowed, as if she were somewhat... When she opened her eyes, a field of white, tender skin came into view.

"So big..."

No matter how many times she watched it, Tsunade found it hard to believe that her future self was so voluptuous. As if she had thought of something, a beautiful smile appeared on her lips.

Hehehe...

She could already picture that idiot completely infatuated with her.

Gently and slowly, I got out of bed.

She was being very careful, but she still woke the sleeping woman.

"Sorry, did I disturb you?"

Tsunade just opened her eyes, her vision still blurry: "Why are you up so early?"

"It's nothing, I just can't sleep," Tsunade mumbled, trying to brush it off.

Tsunade gave an "oh," closed her eyes, and continued sleeping soundly. Then, belatedly realizing what was happening, she suddenly opened her eyes, a teasing smile playing on her lips: "Oh, I forgot, today's your date, isn't it? First date, don't go too far!"

"What are you talking about? We're just going to get something to eat."

Tsunade's eyes crinkled as she teased softly, "Just planning to eat?"

"What else can we do?"

"Aren't you going to kiss me?"

(End of this chapter)