Chapter 245: Shizune: Little Tsunade, Call me Big Sister
The chakra flowing into Akiyama Makoto did not cause Tsunade to panic, nor did she feel she was being attacked.
Because this feeling was very familiar to her. It was like a weakened version of the power inside her grandfather.
The cells in a ninja's body were too active, desperately wanting to devour enough chakra.
If the ninja could provide enough chakra, it was fine. But if they couldn't, the final result would probably be the cells consuming themselves.
Thinking of this, Tsunade transferred her chakra directly to him. Soon, his symptoms subsided, and his complexion returned to normal.
He sat up and gave her an embarrassed smile. "Sorry, Big Sister. I made you worry—"
Before he could finish, she placed both hands on his shoulders. "Who are you? Where did this power come from? Is it hereditary?"
She didn't know how her grandfather could have another bloodline inheritance. But if she confirmed this now, she would only be happy.
After being alone for so many years, suddenly having a relative... could there be anything luckier than this?
"It awakened not long ago. As for where it came from, I don't know either."
He shook his head. "My parents and ancestors were ordinary people. I'm the first ninja in the family. The reason for this power might be due to a more distant bloodline."
A trace of disappointment flashed in her eyes—so it has nothing to do with Grandfather?
But then her eyes warmed up again. Even if he had nothing to do with her grandfather, it could only mean that his ancestors were also of the Senju bloodline, and the talent had only manifested in his generation.
As the current head of the Senju clan, it was only right for her to take care of him. She could even openly become his big sister.
Just as she was about to reveal her identity, he choked her back with a sentence.
"I'm fine now, Big Sister. What about you? Why do you have such power? Could you be a powerful ninja from some clan?"
A question suddenly appeared in her mind: Does the current me still have the right to call myself the head of the Senju clan?
In terms of identity, there was basically no problem. But the Senju clan was gone. She had even sold off all the family's inheritance for gambling funds. Currently, the entire Senju clan was basically just her, a commander without an army. Could she say such a thing?
Shizune, standing on the side, clearly realized this too and cast a sympathetic look at her.
This look made Tsunade furious. She simply said, "No, I just happen to know a little medical ninjutsu... We're both ordinary people without clans, hahaha!"
She gave a dry laugh, then peeked at him. Seeing that he believed her, she breathed a sigh of relief.
Although according to him, their Senju bloodlines might not have any connection at all, the thought that his power was similar to Hashirama Senju's made her instinctively feel close to him.
She simply sat down next to him unceremoniously. "Got any good wine? Or any recommended dishes?"
He took out a bottle of sake. Just as she was about to take it, he took out a sake cup, filled it, and handed it to her.
A flash of dissatisfaction passed through her eyes. At a time like this, shouldn't we be drinking straight from the bottle?
But then she remembered that he still wanted to pursue her. This strange feeling made her body tingle. She even restrained her unrestrained sitting posture a little, trying to act like a twenty-something big sister.
After a few cups of sake, a slight flush appeared on everyone's faces, and the atmosphere became more harmonious.
Tsunade didn't press him about his background, and he didn't ask where her power came from.
She began to tell him about what she had seen and heard over the years, but she kept a vigilant guard in her heart to prevent herself from accidentally revealing that she had lived for many years.
Shizune also slowly realized Tsunade's strangeness. Looking at her and then at him, a slight smile appeared on her lips.
In any case, seeing him make Tsunade discipline herself so strictly was something Shizune was happy to see.
"By the way, Shizune, how old are you?"
Tsunade suddenly thought of something and looked at Shizune.
She herself definitely couldn't be with him, but Shizune wasn't that old. Even if there was a ten-year age gap, it didn't matter. In the future, she could find a way to force Shizune to learn the Yin Seal.
But Shizune's eye twitched, and she said through gritted teeth, "28."
"Er—"
Tsunade froze. Her idea of matchmaking for Shizune instantly died.
Shizune was indeed much younger than her, but she had just said she was 24!
She couldn't help but roll her eyes at Shizune, as if to say: Couldn't you have said you were 18?
Shizune seemed to understand her hint and glared back: Even if I wanted to, I'd have to be able to pull it off!
"So Big Sister Shizune is so old... Then Big Sister Tsunade should call Big Sister Shizune 'Big Sister' too, right?"
His face was gentle. These words made the annoyed Shizune burst out laughing. She then looked at Tsunade grumpily. "Lady Tsunade... ahem, Tsunade. Call me Big Sister?"
Tsunade clenched her fists, deliberating for a long time whether to flip the table and send Shizune flying now, or to endure it for a while.
But before she could decide, his words immediately unsettled her.
"Big Sister Shizune, I want to pursue Big Sister Tsunade. I wonder what kind of person she likes? What should I do?"
Just now, while the three of them were drinking cup after cup, they had basically completed their self-introductions.
However, he had only said his name was "Makoto," without giving his surname, just like Tsunade and Shizune.
Shizune's gaze darted back and forth, laughing even harder, rolling on the ground and almost falling off the roof.
Tsunade stared at him intently. "Haven't I told you? It's impossible between us. I will absolutely not like you."
"Then let's make a bet..."
He spoke calmly. Tsunade, who usually gambled with her life, felt her hair stand on end. "No bet! Absolutely no bet!"
"Don't be like that, Big Sister Tsunade. What if you win? You have to believe in your luck. Your unrestrained figure at the gambling table captivated me. To think that Big Sister Tsunade would refuse a gamble?"
"That's right, that's right! Tsunade... little sister, bet boldly! Believe in yourself, you'll definitely win—Mmph!"
Halfway through her sentence, Shizune had the mouth of a sake bottle stuffed into her mouth by Tsunade. Then Tsunade looked at him seriously. "It is absolutely impossible for me to fall for you. But I refuse to bet. How can feelings be gambled on?"
But he said, "Big Sister Tsunade will definitely become my wife. I bet my own life on it—Ouch!"
Before he could finish, he was punched by Tsunade. She then said angrily, "Don't swear on your life for no reason, brat! Don't you know how precious life is?"
"No matter what, you are not allowed to die. You must live. Only by living is there a future. Understand?!"
Her eyes were red, clearly thinking of her lost loved ones.
The atmosphere among the three suddenly became low. He sat next to her, patted his shoulder, revealed a sunny smile, and said, "Big Sister Tsunade, my shoulder is yours to borrow. Cry if you want to!"
"Stinky brat—do you think I'm such a fragile person?!"
Tsunade didn't know whether to laugh or cry. She pushed him, but not hard, and he easily sat back down.
She didn't push him away again, but picked up the wine bottle and drank heavily. Then she chatted with him intermittently. Gradually, the alcohol went to her head.
In the early hours of the morning, her head finally rested on his shoulder. Her breathing became even, and she seemed to have fallen asleep.
Only then did Shizune, who had been silent for a long time, speak. "Makoto, do you really like Tsunade?"
"Yes. Is there anything wrong with that?"
Shizune didn't laugh this time. She just felt a little regretful in her heart.
She advised him, "But you don't know what she's been through, nor do you know what she's really like in private. Your so-called 'like'... is probably just because of her figure."
Shizune was blunt. She felt she had been direct enough, but his answer shocked her even more.
"That's right. The first time I saw Big Sister Tsunade, I was captivated by her looks, her figure, and her temperament."
"As for what she's been through in the past, I don't care."
Shizune covered her face. His answer was so love-struck that she didn't know how to advise him anymore.
When a reasonable person met an unreasonable person, they naturally had nothing to say.
"But it won't work out between you—"
"Results are something you can only see if you work hard for them."
Shizune sighed faintly and stopped trying to persuade him. Instead, she drank by herself.
In fact, she didn't dislike what he said and did; she was even happy to see it happen.
If he could drag Tsunade out of the mud, she would even worship him.
But making Tsunade change her mind... how could it be so easy?
He wasn't in a hurry either. This beginning was already better than in the simulation.
In the simulation, his fake romance with her seemed too frivolous. Without Orochimaru's Edo Tensei as a catalyst later, the result could only be fruitless.
But now it was different. He had cleverly used his power and had successfully walked into her heart.
Of course, he was still far from "love," but he had already obtained her pheromones. Wasn't that enough?
Opening her panel, he was almost instantly blinded by her luxurious stats.
[Ninjutsu: 10, Taijutsu: 10, Genjutsu: 7, Intelligence: 10, Strength: 10, Speed: 7, Stamina: 8, Hand Seals: 8. Total: 70 points. Advanced Yang Release Chakra Talent, Advanced Senju Bloodline, Intermediate Fire, Earth, Lightning, and Water Release Chakra Talents.]
Compared to others' talents, hers didn't have too many fancy special abilities. There was only a string of super stats at 10, and the Advanced Senju Bloodline, enough to make one daydream.
If he simulated with her now, he could guarantee a super panel with a total value of 77 points!
Genjutsu 10 unlocked "Dream Inheritance," and Stamina 10 unlocked "Chakra Crystal." What special mechanisms would Ninjutsu 10, Taijutsu 10, Intelligence 10, and Strength 10 unlock?
He was very curious!
However, he wasn't in a hurry to simulate right now.
Because the Chūnin Exams were just around the corner, and the situation between him and Tsunade was just right.
Advancing their relationship in reality could make simulating with her easier.
Wanting to have an heir with her was obviously still a very difficult task. He needed to minimize this difficulty as much as possible.
"Alright, I should help Tsunade back to rest. Where are you staying?"
He named his inn. Shizune was slightly startled. "We're staying at the same place. Let's go together!"
Later, when they returned to the inn, Shizune was even more surprised. "We're actually next-door neighbors—what a coincidence."
"Doesn't this show that Big Sister Tsunade and I are fated?"
Shizune nodded with a half-smile and helped Tsunade into her room.
He also returned to his room. Just as he was about to rest, a banging and crashing sound came from the other side.
Then Shizune left in a huff, holding Tonton, leaving only Tsunade's voice: "Hurry up! I want to go to the hot spring! Take me there!"
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