Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 210 Ino Takes the Initiative

Hokage Building.

"Natsume, everything has been taken care of."

Kurenai bent down slightly and put away the documents on the table.

At close range, Natsume inevitably saw the scenery from the side.

At the same time, a refreshing fragrance wafted over.

"Is it a rose?"

Natsume suddenly asked.

"what?"

Kurenai didn't react at first, but when she noticed his gaze, her heart skipped a beat.

"I just smelled roses."

Seeing her like this, Natsume smiled and asked, "It must have come from Sister Kurenai, right?"

"It's rose perfume."

Kurenai blinked and answered.

"Rose? Does Sister Red have someone she likes?"

Natsume smiled and said, "If there's anything I can do, I can help."

"No!"

A hint of panic appeared on Kurenai's face. She quickly shook her head and said...

"No?"

Natsume tentatively asked, "Red-neechan, what are your standards for a boyfriend?"

Kurenai Yuhi was slightly taken aback. Could it be that he had something on his mind?

She subconsciously tucked a strand of hair behind her ear to hide the unnaturalness in her expression.

"Why do you ask that?"

"I'm just a little curious."

Natsume casually remarked, "I'd like to know what kind of man such a beautiful woman like Kurenai would like."

Kurenai Yuhi immediately became extremely nervous.

What exactly does this mean?

Did he have some other intention?

Kurenai hesitated before speaking, "I don't have very high standards. As long as they're good enough to me and my mother, that's fine."

Mother?

Natsume doesn't have much of an impression of him.

All she remembered was that her father, Kurenai Yuhi, died during the Nine-Tails' rampage.

It has to be said that this name is quite hasty.

Is there another brother named Sunset Red?

"Sister Hong is quite pragmatic."

Natsume thought about it and it didn't seem like there was anything seriously wrong with it.

In the original work, she was not very active and focused on being a virtuous wife and loving mother.

Kurenai fell silent upon hearing this.

After a moment, he said, "Because I'm worried that if something happens to me, my mother will be left without anyone to take care of her."

"Feel sorry."

Natsume noticed that she seemed a little down and quickly said, "I didn't mean to."

Kurenai Yuhi smiled as she looked at him.

At this moment, he really does seem like a younger brother, not a Hokage.

"Speaking of which, Natsume, do you have someone you like?"

Suppressing the turmoil in her heart, Kurenai Yuhi seized the opportunity to ask.

"I really like my teacher."

Natsume thought for a moment and said, "She's beautiful, has a generous and outgoing personality, and a great figure."

Kurenai Yuhi's eyes widened immediately.

Of course, she believed that Natsume liked women like Tsunade, not Tsunade herself.

After all, their seniority and relationship are what they are.

Kurenai Yuhi perfectly met these three criteria: surprise or shock.

As for bluntly stating that someone has a great figure, others might perceive it as lewdness.

But if it were Natsume, it would be his true nature.

Kurenai instinctively tightened her grip on the document in her hand.

If it's true, should she agree?

She didn't exactly have romantic feelings for Natsume, but she definitely had a good impression of him.

After all, it's inevitable that such an outstanding young man would have had his share of thoughts.

Kurenai felt she wouldn't refuse.

Thinking of this, her face flushed slightly.

"Natsume, want to go home together?"

Kurenai lowered her head, looking at the documents, and asked.

Just as Natsume was about to agree, the door opened and Yamanaka Ino rushed in excitedly.

"Natsume-kun..."

Only then did she notice Kurenai, and after a moment's pause, she greeted her, "Kurenai-neechan."

"It's Ino."

Kurenai felt a little disappointed.

The hard-won opportunity was thus interrupted.

Natsume is really popular.

She suddenly felt a sense of crisis.

However, she still did not take any action.

"Lord Hokage, I shall take my leave now."

Kurenai bowed slightly, then turned and left with great courtesy.

She couldn't bring herself to directly compete with a young girl for something like that, for the time being.

Moreover, she was worried that it would offend Natsume.

After all, he just said he likes women with a forthright and generous personality.

"Natsume-kun, I've learned the Healing Palm Technique!"

After Kurenai Yuhi closed the door, Ino Yamanaka immediately stepped forward, her delicate face full of smiles.

"Congratulations."

Looking at her youthful and beautiful appearance, Natsume praised, "To be able to master the Palm Technique at your age, you are definitely a genius."

"He's still far from being as good as Natsume-kun."

Yamanaka Ino spoke rather modestly, but she couldn't suppress her joy, and her smile grew even brighter and more captivating.

It's one thing for other people to praise me, but this is from Natsume-kun.

She couldn't help it, of course.

"I don't know medical ninjutsu."

Natsume subconsciously reached out and pinched her cheek.

The problem was only discovered after it was finished.

This isn't Hinata Hyuga.

Yamanaka Ino froze, staring at him, her face instantly turning red.

Although the two had a good relationship, they basically never had any intimate contact.

The action just now was undoubtedly unexpected by Yamanaka Ino.

"Feel sorry."

Natsume withdrew his hand and said, "I couldn't resist because you were so cute."

"It's...it's okay."

Yamanaka Ino lowered her head nervously, her voice trembling, and said, "I...I like it very much."

However, the second half of the sentence was spoken so softly that it was almost inaudible.

Fortunately, Natsume is incredibly strong and can hear everything clearly.

So he looked at the panicked Yamanaka Ino and patted her head again.

Yamanaka Ino's body tensed instantly, her heart pounding wildly.

Unlike Hinata Hyuga, she did not faint.

On the contrary, an indescribable sense of joy welled up inside me.

Great!

I'm about to win her over!

I'm faster than Sakura.

A smile couldn't be suppressed as Yamanaka Ino asked, "Natsume-kun... shall we go home together?"

"I'm just about to leave work."

Natsume casually tidied the desk and said, "Let's go."

Although she didn't get a chance to agree to Kurenai's request, she's no less than Yamanaka Ino.

The two left the Hokage Building.

Natsume had been using the Flying Thunder God Technique all along and hadn't walked for a long time.

It's nice to take a walk there occasionally.

Yamanaka Ino stood to his left, side by side, but her eyes were unconsciously fixed on his hand.

So beautiful, I really want to hold it.

She bit her lip, looking hesitant.

Just then, she noticed a carriage approaching.

Ino Yamanaka immediately grabbed Natsume's hand, pulled him back a step, and warned, "Natsume-kun, be careful."

Although I mustered the courage to take that crucial step, I've already reached my limit.

"Thanks."

Natsume smiled.

Yamanaka Ino's little hands are very soft.

Moreover, the slight sweating made it feel quite warm.

It must be said that compared to Hinata Hyuga's shyness, Ino Yamanaka was much more proactive.

This is somewhat similar to Sakura Haruno.

In the original work, the two of them were quite direct in pursuing Uchiha Sasuke.

"No...it's nothing."

Yamanaka Ino was secretly pleased to see that Natsume hadn't relaxed.

Although she was startled by her own actions, it was worth it in the end.

The two walked hand in hand for a while, then Yamanaka Ino hurriedly pulled her hand away because two familiar faces were walking towards them.

"Hokage-sama!"

Nara Shikamaru immediately dropped his sarcastic expression and bowed respectfully.

"H...Hokage-sama."

Choji Akimichi was more casual, chewing on potato chips while shouting.

"Are you guys out of school yet?"

Natsume nodded and asked.

"Yes, school has already let out early."

Nara Shikamaru adopted a lazy expression again, glancing at Yamanaka Ino.

If I'm not mistaken, the two of them seemed to be holding hands earlier.

There is something there.

If they could capture the Hokage, it would undoubtedly be a tremendous boon for the Ino-Shika-Cho trio.

"Choji and I are going to eat first, so we won't disturb you."

Nara Shikamaru grabbed Akimichi Choji and turned to run.

Yamanaka Ino, however, was embarrassed by this.

But when she noticed that Natsume didn't say anything, she immediately became happy.

"Natsume-kun, would you like to come to my house for dinner?"

Yamanaka Ino quickly stepped forward and took his hand.

"Let's do it another day."

Natsume thought for a moment and then said.

"Um!"

Yamanaka Ino felt no disappointment at all, and her initial tension gradually subsided, causing her to behave normally again.

They chatted and laughed all the way.

Goodbye, Natsume-kun!

Yamanaka Ino waved her hand.

"Um."

Natsume smiled as he looked at her cheerful demeanor.

Then, using the Flying Thunder God Technique, he returned home.

"elder sister."

Natsume called out as he changed his shoes.

"I heard you."

Tsunade gave a casual reply.

Natsume walked over and found her deeply slumped in the sofa.

However, her overly voluptuous figure made the scene particularly striking and visually appealing.

Natsume lifted her feet and sat down, then placed her delicate feet on his thighs.

He reached out and gently stroked the back of his foot.

Tsunade instinctively pulled her legs back, but it was no use; she could only let her smooth toes be played with.

Did Jiraiya look for you today?

She turned from her side to her front, looking at Natsume with a smile on her lips.

Because his expression was so serious and cautious.

She really enjoyed the feeling of being treated like a treasure.

"no."

Natsume shook his head and asked, "When did he get back?"

He was a little surprised by this.

He had assumed that Jiraiya would come looking for him immediately.

Tsunade thought for a moment, then became somewhat dissatisfied.

This clearly shows that Jiraiya did not believe her words, or rather, he did not trust Natsume.

Is Mount Myōboku really more important than Konoha?

This made him remain skeptical of the Hokage.

"Do you know why Jiraiya has been traveling all over the ninja world all these years?"

Jiraiya didn't believe Natsume, but Tsunade did, even unconditionally.

"have no idea."

Natsume shook his head and said, "I'm quite curious too. Was it a mission assigned by the Third Hokage?"

"It's a mission from Mount Myōboku."

Tsunade sighed and said, "He has been searching for the prophesied child who can save the ninja world, following the Great Toad Sage's prediction."

"Did he find it?"

Natsume grasped Tsunade's ankle, feeling her delicate skin, and then tickled her palm.

"itch!"

Tsunade shuddered and glared at him.

The unusual stimulation caused her toes to curl up.

"Of course not, we didn't find it."

Tsunade continued, "If he had found you, he would have returned to Konoha long ago. But this time he came back because he felt you fit the description of the Child of Prophecy."

Three thousand characters.

(End of this chapter)