Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 98 The Forgiveness of the Goddess of Dawn

Mid-November, winter.

The weather is getting colder and colder.

A restaurant recently opened on the commercial street of Konoha Village, and since all four members of the Aokiji group were there, they went to support it and have a meal.

While waiting for the dishes to be served, Jiraiya tapped the table with his fork, while Aokiji and Orochimaru chatted happily about their recent experiences.

As for Tsunade, she quietly took out a book and began to browse.

"What book are you reading that you're so engrossed in?" Jiraiya asked curiously.

Tsunade kept her head down, her gaze focused, without even lifting her eyelids: "Books about constellations."

"What's so interesting about zodiac signs?"

Jiraiya looked confused. The last time he talked about constellations was when he failed to use constellations as a pretext to say goodbye to Tsunade.

Tsunade replied casually, her tone indifferent, "It's nothing, I've just been a little curious lately."

Jiraiya was completely baffled.

"When you have nothing to do occasionally, you look at the stars in the sky. You're bound to feel curious about the stars hanging in the night sky."

Discussing such matters about the vast universe with a mediocre student like Jiraiya is like casting pearls before swine, so Tsunade skipped over Jiraiya and turned her gaze to Orochimaru, glancing at him casually: "Right, Orochimaru?"

Orochimaru listened with great interest: "I see, that does seem quite interesting."

"Astrology..."

Aokiji raised his face, looking quite emotional.

When talking about constellations, he couldn't help but think of Saint Seiya, which he watched when he was a child. Back in his rebellious teenage years, he even had a fight with his classmates about it.

This has even led to the creation of a zodiac sign hierarchy.

If you're a Virgo or Gemini, congratulations! You're incredibly strong.

If you're a Leo, Sagittarius or similar signs are pretty good.

The next level down are goats, white sheep, and the like.

However, it absolutely cannot be the aquatic duo, as their zodiac sign would be a disgrace to the Gold Saints. Their dismal performance has condemned them to the pillar of historical shame, and their corresponding zodiac sign would suffer a terrible fate.

Unfortunately, Aokiji was one of them back then.

Being looked down upon, they couldn't lift their heads every day, and could only lower their eyes and be submissive, not daring to utter a sound.

Damn it, what did Cancer do to offend the author?

A cunning glint flashed in Tsunade's eyes, disappearing in an instant.

She deliberately flipped through books about constellations in front of everyone, intending to use constellations as a pretext to obtain information about Aokiji's birthday.

"Different birth months and days represent different zodiac signs. What are your zodiac signs?" Memories flooded back, and Aokiji curiously asked his companions about their zodiac signs, wanting to see which of them were Cancer or Pisces.

Anyway, in this life, Aokiji's zodiac sign isn't the aquatic duo, so he doesn't mind things that don't concern him.

"My zodiac sign?" Tsunade closed her eyes briefly, shut the book, and replied, "I was born on August 2nd. According to the book, I should be a Leo."

Aokiji nodded, considering Tsunade's volatile temper, describing her as a lion was the most fitting description.

Following her, Jiraiya and Orochimaru also announced their birthdays: November 11th and October 27th, respectively, both belonging to the Scorpio zodiac sign.

Jiraiya and Orochimaru exchanged a glance, surprised to find that they shared the same zodiac sign.

"And what about you?" someone asked Aokiji.

Aokiji thought for a moment and said, "February 7th should be classified as Aquarius."

To some extent, his zodiac sign and abilities are inexplicably well-matched.

Wait for me, when I develop an S-rank Ice Release, I'll name it Ice Release: Aurora Execution.

Oh, no, that's not artistic or classy enough. Let's call it:

Ice Release: Aurora Goddess's Forgiveness!

Tsunade pricked up her ears, ruminated on the matter several times, and silently memorized Aokiji's birthday.

Then all you have to do is prepare a birthday present for Aokiji on that day, and he'll definitely be moved to tears.

Uh... wait a minute, if she's the only one giving a birthday present, wouldn't that make it seem like she cares a lot about Aokiji?

Just as she was worrying about this, Orochimaru gave her a helping hand: "If you count the days, it'll be your birthday in a few months, Aokiji. I'll give you a birthday present then."

"Good for you, Orochimaru..." Tsunade feigned insincerity, saying, "I really have no choice. Since Orochimaru has said so, I'll do my part too. You'll be thanking me profusely later."

As they were talking, she suddenly noticed a strange look on Aokiji's face, which made her a little embarrassed: "Why are you looking at me like that?"

"Tsundere is outdated these days..." Aokiji shook his head with a smile: "It's nothing, it's just that it's rare for someone to give me a gift."

Tsunade suppressed a smile, her expression unconvincing: "Huh? Don't push your luck, okay?"

"I only gave you a gift because Orochimaru did, otherwise I'd seem out of place. You don't actually think I'm interested in you, do you? No way, no way."

"You stubborn tsundere..." Aokiji raised an eyebrow, stiffened his neck, and retorted with a drawn-out "Ah!" "Even if all the women in the world died, I still wouldn't look good, okay?"

"I'm not like Jiraiya. I'm face-blind. Whether someone is pretty or not is completely unimportant to me. What matters is having big breasts. A girl like you who can't even afford an Ace in a card game shouldn't be so arrogant..."

Tsunade gritted her teeth, her eyebrows furrowed, and the veins on her forehead bulged clearly, her face surging like a volcano.

What she hates most in her life is when people say she has a flat chest.

You despicable Aokiji! Don't think you can do whatever you want just because I like you.

With a loud "bang," like a crow eating its meal, Tsunade was so angry that she flipped the table and threw it at the other side.

If Aokiji hadn't dodged at max speed, he would have been hit in the face: "Are you crazy? Can't you handle this? I've been putting up with your temper tantrums for a long time."

Aokiji fought and retreated.

From a high emotional intelligence perspective, this is called an offensive retreat, luring the enemy deeper into your territory.

From a low emotional intelligence perspective, this is called running away.

On the other side, Jiraiya and Orochimaru shook their heads. It was not uncommon for these two to fight over a disagreement. Just as they were about to chase after them, they were suddenly struck on the shoulders by two large hands.

The two sensed an astonishing black killing intent behind them and turned their heads with a creaking sound like gears.

Behind him was a smiling tiger with eyes narrowed to slits: "Judging from your appearance, you two must be friends of the two of them. Would you please settle the bill for the broken items?"

Jiraiya: ...

Orochimaru: ...

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

Uchiha clan.

The training ground is surrounded by trees and rivers.

An old man and a young boy stared intently at the two combatants.

"Fire Release: Gnawing Crimson Lotus".

Uchiha Akane gritted his teeth, let out a low growl, flames danced in his palms, and he threw a straight punch. The flames that had been wrapped around his arm shot out and shaped into a dog's head, which he then used to bite down.

"Ice Release: Diamond Dust Fist".

Aokiji's arm transformed into a giant ice fist, and he threw a straight punch.

At this moment, the two are sparring.

Ice and fire clashed and clashed, locked in a fierce struggle, before finally dissipating into a wisp of white mist.

The two separated by some distance.

Aokiji quickly formed hand seals.

Elder Itachi, who was watching from the sidelines, narrowed his eyes slightly.

He knew all of Aokiji's Ice Release hand seals.

So when I saw him perform a completely new hand seal, I felt a bit of interest.

Hmph, I've never seen this kind of ninjutsu before.

(End of this chapter)