Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 61 Tsunade is untouchable

The next day.

On a rare day when he didn't have to train, Aokiji slept soundly until dawn. After a simple breakfast, he took a walk in the village and happened to see an acquaintance walking towards him.

She had a furrowed brow and a worried expression, clearly indicating that she was not in a good mood.

Aokiji stepped forward and greeted her with a teasing look: "Isn't this Tsunade? Why do you look so unhappy so early in the morning? What's bothering you? Tell me and cheer me up."

Tsunade gave him a deep look, her dim eyes seemingly losing their luster.

Aokiji composed himself, becoming serious: "What's wrong?"

Tsunade sighed: "Do you remember Sarutobi Maki from a week ago?"

Who is Sarutobi Maki?

I have no recollection of Aokiji.

It took me a while to remember that it was that guy who looked like he was going to set a flag.

"What's wrong, that guy?"

"He's dead..."

Hey, I thought it was something serious, it's just someone who died...

With one less rival in love, that's great news!

and many more.

Aokiji sensed something was wrong and quickly asked, "Dead? How did you die?"

Tsunade's voice carried a hint of sorrow: "It seems that he unfortunately stepped on an explosive tag and died during a mission. Alas, human life is so fragile; it can be gone in an instant."

Aokiji gasped: Hiss~~~

As they were talking, Tsunade suddenly noticed that Aokiji across from her seemed terrified, covered in sweat. She wondered if he had heard something extremely frightening and was taken aback: "Uh... what's wrong?"

"N-nothing." Aokiji retreated tactically, deliberately keeping his distance.

Tsunade was baffled: "Wait, why are you so far away from me?"

Aokiji hurriedly replied, seemingly confused, "Sorry, I suddenly remembered that I just made some instant noodles at home and haven't eaten them yet."

Tsunade: ? ? ?

Before she could ask any further questions, the other party suddenly took off running, leaving Tsunade bewildered and confused in the blink of an eye.

Aokiji ran frantically to Elder Itachi's residence, banging on the door loudly. Soon, an old man emerged with a dark expression: "What's all the noise about in broad daylight? Didn't we approve a day off for you today?"

"Elder Itachi, I've realized I've been too lazy lately, and I feel deeply ashamed. That's why I've come to ask you for extra training."

Aokiji shouted at the top of his lungs.

That's terrifying, that's terrifying.

Tsunade is just like a jellyfish, she's practically poisonous, anyone who touches her will die.

A week ago, that guy seemed to be hinting that he wanted to say goodbye to Tsunade, but then he just disappeared.

Seeing this, Aokiji dared not slack off and quickly started practicing more.

Elder Itachi: ? ? ?

……

……

Sarutobi Makiko dealt a blow to Tsunade, but she quickly forgot about it; in this day and age, life and death are the norm in society.

Tsunade entered the Hokage's office and looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi in front of her with some emotion. Even now, she was still not used to the change in her role as a teacher, from a teacher to the head of a village.

"Sarutobi-sensei".

Tsunade prefers to call him by his former title rather than "Third Hokage".

"Haha, Tsunade, you're getting more and more beautiful. Soon you'll blossom into a graceful and elegant beauty. If I were ten years younger, I might even fall for you."

Hiruzen Sarutobi did not hold back in praising his disciple's good looks.

Tsunade, showing no consideration for her teacher's feelings, said mercilessly, "If that's really the case, then I'm sure I'll refuse without hesitation, and might even punch and kick you along the way."

Tsunade knows her teacher all too well what kind of person he is. He's just like Jiraiya, and oh, and Aokiji too. None of these three are her type.

She likes gentle, refined men with handsome faces who know how to care for others.

This is the type that almost all girls like, and Tsunade is no exception.

At her age, there are quite a few people around her who are already in couples, and Tsunade felt inexplicably sad.

Although she was born into a prestigious family, she is still a normal girl.

Why doesn't anyone pursue her?

Uh… Jiraiya isn’t considered human.

Think carefully about the people you are most familiar with: one is a pervert, one has victim complex and is also a pervert, and one is a quiet person.

Who are all these people I know...?

Tsunade pressed the back of her hand to her forehead and suddenly realized that there was a reason why she was still single.

Or rather, because...

Tsunade subconsciously glanced at her unsightly chest, and a smug, annoying face inexplicably popped into her mind.

While Tsunade was lost in thought, Hiruzen Sarutobi smiled bitterly: "Tsunade, you really don't hold back at all."

Tsunade snapped out of her daze and asked, "Teacher Yuan Fei, did you call me here to give me some task?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi tried to strike up a conversation, "Why can't it be a warm teacher-student relationship?"

Tsunade waved her hand and complained, "Come on, ever since you became Hokage, you've completely forgotten about us disciples."

Hiruzen Sarutobi chuckled sheepishly, "There's nothing I can do about it. Konoha is in dire need of rebuilding, and I have a long way to go."

"Alright, alright, Sarutobi-sensei, enough chit-chat, tell me what kind of mission you have." Tsunade complained a little, "I haven't received a mission in ages since you became Hokage, I'm practically rusting."

Hiruzen Sarutobi stopped interrupting and said solemnly, "Indeed, I have an important task for you."

Tsunade pricked up her ears and listened intently.

"The elder brother of the Fire Country Daimyo has sent his son to Konoha, hoping to learn more about our village. I would like you to help entertain him."

"I thought it would be some decent mission, but this is all?" Tsunade frowned slightly, her eyes showing a hint of disdain: "Sorry, Sarutobi-sensei, could you please find someone else? This mission looks really boring."

Hiruzen Sarutobi laughed and said, "Don't say that, Tsunade. After all, he was still willing to invest a lot of money in Konoha after Tobirama-sensei died. This shows his trust in Konoha. Therefore, we should naturally treat him with the highest honors. He is the son of the Daimyo, and you are the granddaughter of the First Hokage. This way, we won't be impolite."

Tsunade looked helpless and shook her hand: "Okay, okay, I'll go, alright?"

Hiruzen Sarutobi reminded him, "I've classified this mission as an A-rank mission, so don't be too casual about it. If you don't treat them well and they get upset, they might go back and whisper in their father's ear, causing a diplomatic incident."

Tsunade dismissed this as alarmist and said perfunctorily, "Yes, yes, my Hokage-sama, if there's nothing else, I'll be going..."

After saying that, he turned and prepared to leave.

"You silly child... remember to close the door behind you when you leave..."

Tsunade's status is special; you can't hit her, and you can't scold her.

Watching the other person leave, Hiruzen Sarutobi shook his head, feeling both helpless and regretful.

Initially, he intended for the young talents in the clan to have more contact with Tsunade, actually harboring some ulterior motives. Tsunade was not resistant to Maki and Huang, and everything seemed to be developing in a good direction. Unexpectedly, this accident occurred, causing all the previous efforts to go to waste.

This left Hiruzen Sarutobi with a deep sense of regret. It was already too late to reorganize, and the results might not be as good as before.

Let's try a different approach.

This time, Hiruzen Sarutobi had his own ulterior motives in having Tsunade specially entertain the son of this patron.

Anyway, it doesn't cost much to try, and what if it works?

Then Konoha will receive more money from the Land of Fire's aid than ever before, and his position will be more secure.

(End of this chapter)