Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 211 Sweetness

Jiraiya gave him a "Are you kidding me?" look: "Aokiji, that's not how you brag."

Aokiji blinked: "You can think carefully about the past. Did Tsunade do something strange or unusual?"

Unusual behavior?

This reminder made Jiraiya suddenly recall Tsunade's clumsy excuse of claiming to be a friend, and then he thought of the scene where Aokiji went with him to cry wolf.

He suddenly felt like a complete idiot at that moment.

Gan.

Who would have thought that Aokiji, with his thick eyebrows and big eyes, had already betrayed the single life.

With a sullen expression, Jiraiya forced out a sentence through gritted teeth: "You two are really good at pretending. It's a waste of your talent that you're not acting in plays."

Aokiji shrugged.

Tsunade gently bit Aokiji's arm, pouting her pink lips: "Hmph, you must be very proud of yourself right now because I like you, right?"

Aokiji placed his hand on Tsunade's shoulder, pulled her slightly, and embraced her warm and soft body, openly admitting, "Having a girlfriend like you really makes me very proud."

Tsunade's cheeks flushed red as she pushed against Aokiji's chest, feigning reluctance while displaying a shy, girlish demeanor: "Orochimaru and Jiraiya are watching."

After being comforted, Aokiji felt much better, and his smile returned to its usual cheerful tone: "It's okay, they're not strangers. Besides, weren't you quite bold just now?"

Jiraiya, who hadn't been treated like an outsider, immediately frowned, his face turning as black as coal: "I really thank you for not treating me like an outsider."

Aokiji waved his hand, indicating, "You're welcome."

Jiraiya frantically complained, "No, no, please don't! I beg you, please treat me like an outsider."

Aokiji: ...

At that moment, Jiraiya suddenly longed to go back to the days when everyone was single. Thinking of this, he looked at Orochimaru and said, "From now on, the only person who can stay by my side is you."

Orochimaru looked disgusted. He wasn't interested in women, but he wasn't interested in men either.

Aokiji released Tsunade, looked at Jiraiya, and clasped his hands together: "Let's leave the small talk here. Next, I have something to ask you."

Jiraiya's eyes reflected Aokiji's serious expression, and he slowly revealed a confused look, as if he were asking "what's going on?"

Aokiji glanced around and lowered his voice: "I hope you won't make a fuss about what happened between me and Tsunade."

Before Jiraiya could respond, Tsunade began to stir restlessly, pouting, "So, now it's all about something between our two clans again?"

Aokiji shook his head: "Not entirely. More than that, I'm afraid of implicating you."

Tsunade tilted her head, looking puzzled: "Damaged by me?"

Aokiji sighed deeply: "I can imagine the expressions on the faces of the people on the street when I step out of this room. I guess they'll treat me like rotten eggs, rotten tomatoes, or even have them thrown at my face."

"But you're a victim too."

Aokiji shook his head: "Those who have lost loved ones need an outlet for their emotions more than understanding."

In the original story, even if the villagers who were unaware of the truth were mentally challenged, deep down they knew that the matter of the demon fox had nothing to do with Naruto. Their cursing of Naruto might have initially been an attempt to find an emotional outlet, but as time went on, it became a habitual form of self-deception.

Aokiji is now following in Naruto's footsteps.

Tsunade understood what he meant. She cupped Aokiji's pale face in her hands, her eyes filled with deep love: "I don't care what others think of me. I just want to be with you."

Drawn to those brown, pearly eyes, Aokiji couldn't look away. He slightly raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a bitter smile: "That's precisely why I can't say it."

"You are the granddaughter of the First Hokage, and everyone has high hopes for you. I don't want you to be alienated from others because of me."

Tsunade moved her lips, her cherry lips slightly parted, but something quickly sealed them shut, preventing her from making a sound.

It wasn't until their lips parted that Tsunade snapped out of her daze. The warm, moist touch still lingered on the edges of their lips, and their eyes met unintentionally.

Please, can you just consider this my request?

Those eyes, as black as night, now spoke volumes. Tsunade, quick to read their meaning, lowered her gaze and murmured softly, "Alright..."

Aokiji smiled slightly: "You know what? To avoid dragging you down with me, I even considered breaking up with you."

Upon hearing about the breakup, Tsunade instantly transformed into a cute yet fierce woman: "You dare!"

"It really didn't work..."

Aokiji's sigh carried a sense of regret, as if he had known this would happen.

"Don't even think about getting rid of me, I'm sticking with you for life..."

Tsunade hugged Aokiji tightly around the waist, as if afraid he would abandon her.

Jiraiya and Orochimaru watched the two silently.

Then, Jiraiya coughed twice: "Although it's bad for bothering you, could you please consider the feelings of a bachelor like me?"

Tsunade looked back, frowned, and her eyes showed obvious anger.

If you don't speak, no one will think you're mute.

Jiraiya understood this meaning, shrank back, and dared not utter a sound.

Aokiji gently patted Tsunade's back: "You can let go of me now."

"No," Tsunade refused.

"I'm so happy you treat me like this, but if you hug me this tightly, you're going to break my ribs."

Whether it was unconsciously using superhuman strength or not, Aokiji's face looked rather pale from being strangled.

With those words, Tsunade reluctantly released her hands.

With a sigh of relief, Aokiji breathed a sigh of relief. He felt much better now; he was going to die if this continued.

Orochimaru laughed and said, "You two are really in love."

Jiraiya was filled with envy, jealousy, and resentment: "Hmph, they're just in the honeymoon phase right now. Once this heat wears off, these two will get tired of each other."

"Can you shut your stinking mouth?" Tsunade retorted without any politeness. "It's none of your business what we do."

"Hmph, I can't really control you," Jiraiya said, looking indignant. "But there's someone who can."

"Who?"

Jiraiya chose to complain: "Aokiji, can you control your Tsunade?"

Aokiji said with a wry smile, "I can't control her."

"Hey, I didn't realize you were a henpecked husband." Jiraiya used reverse psychology.

however.

Useless.

Aokiji laughed and said, "In this world, there are no men who are afraid of their wives, only men who respect their wives."

Tsunade smiled and nodded in satisfaction.

Jiraiya was annoyed; he really didn't want to eat dog food anymore.

"Alright, stop making fun of us." Aokiji shook his head with a wry smile. "From now on, please treat us as you always have. If you keep saying this, it'll be troublesome if others overhear."

Jiraiya nodded in agreement.

After that, the group chatted for a while longer.

With a creak, the door was pushed open, and a middle-aged man in a white robe walked in, his face full of worry.

Upon his arrival, Aokiji outwardly showed respect and addressed him as "Lord Hokage."

(End of this chapter)