Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 93 Tsunade Searches

The incident happened suddenly, and the hero saved my life; I didn't think too much about it at the time.

When he came to his senses, he slowly realized that something was wrong.

Now, with Jiraiya's reminder, he is even more certain that Tsunade has definitely fallen for him.

The reason is simple: he saved her and performed so well that Tsunade secretly fell in love with him. The logic makes perfect sense.

The timing and logic both match up perfectly.

Just thinking about those two pursuits and Tsunade's fate—one was blown up by an explosive tag, and the other became an idiot—and then thinking about how she died in the original work with her internal organs ripped out, Aokiji felt a chill run down his spine and broke out in a cold sweat.

It's unbearable to repair!

I'm still so young and so outstanding, I don't want to die.

There are so many riches and honors in the world that I haven't even had a chance to enjoy yet...

Aokiji was filled with remorse and regret.

Seeing Aokiji's excitement, Jiraiya couldn't help but casually add, "Could it be that you secretly like Tsunade too?"

"Uh... I'm just standing up for you."

Aokiji gave a casual remark, but Jiraiya saw it differently. He was touched that his good brother was so considerate of him, and it was worth it for him to come and confide his troubles to him.

Aokiji tentatively asked, "What are you going to do next?"

Jiraiya raised his arm, clenched his fist, and his eyes blazed as he rallied again: "Needless to say, I'm going to catch that bastard and beat him to a pulp. I'm going to prove to Tsunade that only I, Jiraiya, am worthy of her."

Uh... the jerk you were talking about seems to be me.

To avoid arousing suspicion, Aokiji feigned fervor and righteous indignation: "Jiraiya, I support you! Defeat that guy and win the beauty's heart!"

Encouraged by his good brother, Jiraiya was even more pleased and gave him a big hug: "You truly are the man I admire. In that case, can you do me a favor?"

Aokiji stared wide-eyed, "Uh... what kind of help?"

"Help me find that bastard who stole my girlfriend."

Aokiji: ...

"What, you don't want to?"

"Don't worry, I'll definitely find you."

Aokiji patted his chest, thinking to himself, "Isn't this just making me cry wolf?"

Jiraiya nodded in satisfaction, feeling more and more that Aokiji was someone he could entrust with his life.

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The Thousand Hands Clan's territory, on an open ground.

This was once the place where Tobirama Senju and Hashirama Senju trained together.

With the passing of these two brothers, this place now has a new owner.

"Let's take a break."

Mito said to Tsunade, who was panting heavily.

Tsunade nodded, wiped her sweat, took the water bottle from her grandmother, and thanked her.

After Hiruzen Sarutobi became Hokage, she usually trained with the help of her grandmother.

Mito praised, "Of all the Senju members I've met, you are the most talented in superhuman strength."

"But I'm not strong enough."

Tsunade lifted the water bottle and held the icy-cold water in her mouth. It's not advisable to drink water immediately after strenuous exercise.

In the past, she would feel complacent because her strength was ahead of her peers, but after witnessing Aokiji's true strength, she realized that her strength was nothing special. Only by working harder could she avoid being left far behind by Aokiji and stand shoulder to shoulder with him.

Wait, it's not like I can't live without him, it's just...

Thinking of this, Tsunade's cheeks turned as red as apples.

However, because she had just engaged in strenuous exercise, it wasn't very noticeable.

Tsunade suddenly said, "Grandma, I want to learn sealing techniques."

Mito paused for a moment: "You want sealing techniques? Didn't you used to be quite uninterested in that kind of thing?"

"People always change. Just because they weren't willing to be in the past doesn't mean they still are now."

Mito looked pleased. She was getting old and never expected to find a successor before she passed away: "Well, since you have ideas, I will definitely pass on all my knowledge to you."

Tsunade turned her face away, looking guilty, her clear eyes gazing at the sky.

I wonder what Grandma's attitude would be if she knew that her desire to learn sealing techniques was mainly due to her siding with outsiders.

"Just tell me what sealing technique you want to learn, and I'll teach you everything I know without reservation," Mito suggested with a smile. "However, since you're a beginner, I suggest you start with the simplest sealing techniques to practice, and then gradually move on to more advanced ones."

Without hesitation, Tsunade, who already had a plan in mind, said, "Then I want to learn the Adamantine Chains."

"The Vajra Chains?"

Mito looked at Tsunade with surprise: "Why do you want to learn this sealing technique?"

Tsunade listed the powerful features of this ninjutsu one by one: "In addition, this ninjutsu can also control tailed beasts, right? As the granddaughter of the First Hokage, I think this ninjutsu is essential."

Mito agreed with this view: "That's true, but you should know the special nature of this ninjutsu. In the history of the Uzumaki clan, only pure-blooded Uzumaki members with red hair can learn it, but you..."

Mito didn't continue speaking, but Tsunade should understand what she meant.

Tsunade didn't seem to care. She raised her right arm, hooking it at a ninety-degree angle, and lightly placed her left hand on her upper limb, a refreshing smile on her face: "Grandma, have you forgotten? I still have the blood of the Senju clan flowing through my veins, and I'm the one who is the God of Shinobi, the First Hokage."

Seeing Tsunade's confident demeanor, Mito smiled with satisfaction and decided not to obstruct her any further, agreeing, "Alright, since it's you, you might actually be able to break this tradition."

"I will impart to you all the knowledge about the Vajra Chain without reservation. You must be prepared to learn ninjutsu."

Tsunade, full of fighting spirit: "No problem."

Mito casually remarked, "But then again..."

Tsunade asked in confusion, "What?"

"What's wrong with your outfit? It's completely unlike your usual style."

Mito spoke jokingly, her gaze fixed on Tsunade's clothes.

She wore a headband around her neck, a mesh top underneath, and a light purple hooded jacket. Her pert buttocks stretched taut over her mini blue shorts, and a twisted black leather belt cinched her waist to slim her figure. She wore blue sandals.

"ps: Referencing Hinata's outfit in Infinite Tsukuyomi."

Tsunade usually dresses in a bold and outgoing style, which is nothing special. However, Mito couldn't understand why she was wearing white over-the-knee socks that accentuated her leg shape.

It's not that wearing it like this is wrong, nor is it that it looks bad, but it just feels a bit out of place. If Mito were wearing black over-the-knee socks, she wouldn't feel that way.

Tsunade said hesitantly, "Isn't it pretty?"

Mito shook her head: "I remember your style of dress; you never wear white over-the-knee socks, do you?"

Tsunade blushed slightly: "I sometimes want to try out different styles of clothing..."

Mito smiled, not thinking too much about it, only assuming it was her granddaughter's spur-of-the-moment idea.

"Grandma, stop talking about that and hurry up and teach me the 'Diamond Chains'."

Tsunade grabbed Mito's arms, swaying them seductively, and quickly changed the subject to avoid Mito noticing her secret.

"Okay, okay, I know."

Mito ruffled Tsunade's hair, her eyes filled with affection.

It is located in a corner of the village, near a river at the bottom of a vertical cliff.

Few people knew about this place, so when Aokiji saw someone cultivating here, he was inevitably surprised.

Before Aokiji could speak, the person who was training seemed to notice his arrival and spoke first: "W-what, it's you. What are you doing here?"

Aokiji retorted, "Shouldn't I be the one saying that?"

Tsunade raised her nose and replied arrogantly, "What a joke! This is Konoha territory. Why can't I be here?"

She couldn't very well say that she secretly followed Aokiji's movements using a summoning beast and then deliberately staked out this place, could she?

P.S.: I'm too sleepy, so I'll stop here for today and make up for it tomorrow.

(End of this chapter)