Konoha: From the moment I was adopted by Tsunade

Chapter 42 Beauty Under the Moonlight

In his past life, when playing games, Natsume's favorite activity was hoeing the earth and picking up trash everywhere.

Logically, the same applies to packing up the spoils of war.

But now that he's rich, he looks down on these poor Cloud Ninja.

Moreover, these two Jonin were beaten so badly by Tsunade's fists, which were as big as sandbags, that they were unrecognizable and covered in blood, which looked quite disgusting.

Kabuto, on the other hand, didn't care at all and collected all the useful things.

Natsume sighed. If this continues, you'll really become an all-around support and a caretaker.

Tsunade waited for a moment, her brows furrowed, feeling extremely uncomfortable all over, and there was a faint smell of blood.

This is no longer a matter of whether you like cleanliness or not; it's something that no one can tolerate.

She glanced at Kabuto and Shizune, who were cleaning up the battlefield, and finally looked at Natsume, who was slacking off.

"come over."

"Um?"

Natsume had no intention of picking up the dead's belongings, but upon hearing the call, he immediately ran over.

"I remember we crossed a river this afternoon. You came with me and kept watch for me."

Tsunade, having said this, pinched his chin and asked with a smile, "Can your older sister trust you?"

"certainly!"

Natsume immediately patted his chest and said, "I promise I won't let anyone near!"

Tsunade was slightly taken aback.

She was actually referring to the fact that he had been spying on her.

However, looking into Natsume's clear and sincere eyes, she felt a little guilty.

I really shouldn't have thought that way.

He's a good boy, how could he be like a man, unable to control his eyes?

The river isn't very big, but it's quite long.

Tsunade found the location where a waterfall was formed by a drop in elevation.

Natsume was sitting on a large rock a few meters away.

The moonlight is lovely tonight.

Tsunade glanced at him from afar and felt that he was like some kind of legendary spirit, full of a dreamlike quality.

With her abilities, she would be able to notice if she was being spied on.

And she really did trust Natsume.

Tsunade reached out her hand, and for some reason, she felt a little shy. A slight blush appeared on her face, and her heart pounded.

For a moment, she was unsure whether she wanted Natsume to peek or not.

Under the cool moonlight.

Tsunade walked barefoot across the water, her small, delicate feet moving slowly to the center of the river, until her slender, smooth body sank to the bottom.

Her beautiful eyes darted around as she looked at Natsume's back, a hint of disappointment suddenly rising in her heart.

"Am I really completely unattractive?"

Tsunade raised her fair and clean hands, cupped the river water, and let it slowly flow down her body.

This beautiful scenery is no less stunning than the moonlight.

But there are no people who can appreciate it.

Natsume gazed into the distance, silently reciting Nie Feng's Ice Heart Mantra.

If your heart is pure and clear, you will not be alarmed even if the sky falls.

Which veteran cadre could withstand such a test?

It felt like there were two little people fighting inside his head.

To look or not to look, that is the question.

But Natsume ultimately did not peek.

First, Tsunade will notice.

Secondly, it may backfire.

Tsunade made him keep watch because she thought of him as a very naive boy.

I can't ruin my public image.

Not long after, Tsunade changed her clothes and went ashore barefoot.

"Well done. I can reward you, what do you want?"

She looked at Natsume with gentle eyes, paused, and said, "Anything is fine."

What's going on?

Is this another test?

Am I that kind of person?

Natsume tilted his head and said obediently, "This is what I should do, no reward is needed."

To retreat in order to advance.

Tsunade indeed felt that he was more sensible.

She leaned down and kissed him on the forehead.

A soft, warm touch.

Natsume subconsciously looked up and saw a landscape whiter than the moonlight.

Water droplets streak across the mountain peaks.

Tsunade's actions and expression at that moment were so captivating to him.

Loved it.

Natsume reaffirmed his dream once again.

"Okay, let's go back."

Tsunade patted his head, sat down on the large rock he had just been sitting on, and raised her long legs to reveal her bare feet.

She was getting ready to put on her shoes.

Natsume, quick-witted, said, "Sister, let me do it."

"That's also acceptable."

Tsunade didn't suspect anything.

Natsume's failure to peek has completely earned her trust.

Besides, it's really inconvenient for her to put on shoes while sitting.

As an adoptive mother, it's not a big problem for her to enjoy the services.

Natsume knelt down, looked at her cute toes and smooth instep, suppressed the flutter in his heart, picked up the shoes and put them on her.

"Okay."

Tsunade stood up, bounced around in front of him a couple of times, and praised, "Pretty good."

Natsume also thought it was great, quite bouncy.

The two returned to their temporary camp.

It wasn't a sentry post in Kumogakure, but rather a secluded location they found.

Kabuto and Shizune had finished packing and were waiting for them to return.

"Teacher, I have some information."

"Oh?"

Tsunade released Natsume's hand, picked up the documents, and quickly scanned them.

The above mentioned the recent activities of the Hidden Cloud Village.

Something is not right.

They are systematically eliminating Konoha village outposts.

It can be described as a full-scale mobilization.

"Is it going to be a decisive battle? Doesn't seem like it."

Tsunade fell into deep thought.

It would be difficult for the Fourth Raikage to wage a decisive battle on his own.

Unless the Eight-Tails Jinchuriki is brought in.

The current situation is more like winning a battle before making peace talks.

"Tomorrow we will reach the location where Akimichi Tsukasa's East Squad went missing. If no one is there, we will return immediately."

Tsunade quickly made a decision: to complete the current task first.

With Fugaku Uchiha and Hiashi Hyuga on Konoha's side, there shouldn't be any major problems in the short term.

"Take a break."

Tsunade put away the documents and said, "Everyone is tired tonight, and there might be a fierce battle tomorrow, so go to sleep. I'll keep watch."

"Yes."

Kabuto and Shizune turned and went back to their respective tents.

"You should go too."

Seeing that Natsume hadn't left, Tsunade said gently, "You're young, and that's the time when you need plenty of sleep."

"I'm not going."

Natsume shook his head and said, "It's a bit boring for you to keep watch alone all night, I'll keep you company."

"No!"

Tsunade's tone turned serious as she said, "Listen to your older sister, go to sleep now, or I'll get angry and spank you."

"Then let's each take a step back."

Natsume, quick-witted, came up with a solution. He took out a sleeping bag from the tent and said, "You keep watch, and I'll sleep next to you."

Tsunade was immediately amused by him, and she said seriously, "Fine, I'm defeated by your clever little brain."

She agreed because she genuinely thought it was pretty good.

Natsume fought until midnight today, so he fell into a deep sleep in no time.

Tsunade turned her head to look at his profile, which was faintly visible in the night.

A sudden flutter of excitement welled up inside her, like a soft cat's paw gently tickling her heart.

So, like a cat stealing food, she lowered her head and took a bite.

the next day.

The four of them started anew.

An hour later, we arrived at our destination.

It wasn't a grove of trees, but a valley.

Kabuto closed his eyes and used his sensory ninjutsu.

"Nobody's here. Wait, there seems to be someone on the north side of the valley, but they look like they're on their last legs."

Thank you to the generous donor, Fire and Shadow, this chapter is an extra update.

(End of this chapter)