Tsunade frowned.
She discovered that her body was reacting as well.
As a medical ninja, she was very familiar with that sensation.
It was the physiological desire that had been suppressed for a very long time suddenly being awakened.
Her breathing also became somewhat hurried, her chest rising and falling unevenly as those full breasts swayed beneath the dark-purple swimsuit.
She could not help but tightly press her legs together, trying to suppress that wave of heat.
But after enduring it for a while, she discovered that the flames of desire within her body not only failed to subside, but instead became increasingly intense.
The warm spring water wrapped around her body, and every ripple of the water felt like it was teasing her sensitive nerves.
Tsunade cast a strange look toward Shizune beside her.
"Shizune~"
At this moment, Shizune's desires were also growing increasingly intense. Her cheeks were a deep red, and a watery haze had appeared in her eyes.
Her lips parted, letting out fragmented breaths.
Once she noticed Tsunade's gaze, Shizune seemed to realize something.
Panic rose within her, and she quickly tried to move away.
But Tsunade reacted swiftly and grabbed Shizune in one motion.
"Lady Tsunade, what are you doing?!"
Shizune cried out in alarm, yet her body had already been firmly pulled into Tsunade's embrace.
Shizune's body stiffened before gradually softening.
Her voice became hurried and flustered.
"Don't... mmh~"
A sharp gasp escaped her lips.
Tsunade's voice carried a teasing tone.
"What are you being shy for? It's not like we haven't massaged each other before."
The red on Shizune's face crept up several degrees. Though her lips tried to refuse, her body honestly responded to Tsunade's touch.
Suppressed moans escaped uncontrollably from her throat.
Tsunade's massage techniques were highly skilled.
Clearly, this was not her first time doing something like this.
The mist of the hot spring spread through the air, shrouding their figures within a hazy veil.
Seeing this, Gento became somewhat excited.
He never expected there to be a special show tonight.
Tsunade's hand slowly moved downward from Shizune's waist as she whispered into her ear:
"Shizune, relax."
"If you want to moan, then just let it out."
Shizune's breathing became even more hurried, her body trembling as her voice came out in broken intervals.
"Mmh~"
"Lady Tsunade... th-this isn't very appropriate, is it..."
"What's inappropriate about it?"
"It's just a massage."
Shizune bit her lip and said nothing further, merely closing her eyes tightly.
The water within the hot spring rippled softly, reflecting the overlapping silhouettes of the two women.
...
Two hours later, the ripples within the pool gradually calmed.
Shizune and Tsunade both breathed heavily as they leaned against the edge of the pool, their bodies limp.
Shizune's face was covered in a flushed blush, her eyes dazed, her lips a bit swollen, as though all the strength had been drained from her body.
Tsunade's face was also flushed, her chest heaving intensely while the dark-purple swimsuit barely clung to her body.
Tsunade let out a long breath before patting Shizune on the shoulder, her tone carrying a trace of teasing.
"Shizune, not bad. Your massage techniques have improved again."
Shizune could only continue panting. She no longer even had the strength to speak.
The two soaked in the hot spring a little longer before finally leaving once their stamina had recovered slightly.
After changing clothes, they returned to the inn.
Exhausted from the intense physical exertion, the two embraced each other and fell into a deep sleep.
At the same time, a maid delivered an intelligence report from the Anbu to Gento.
Gento opened the report and discovered the following written upon it:
The A-B duo of Hidden Cloud Village battled Jiraiya! Jiraiya was injured!
Seeing this, Gento's eyes shifted.
...
The next morning, after waking up, Tsunade looked refreshed, all of last night's exhaustion swept away.
She changed into formal attire and brought Shizune with her once more to the palace to seek an audience with Gento.
After the Anbu delivered the report, he quickly returned and respectfully said:
"Lady Tsunade, Lord Feudal Lord is currently occupied with state affairs and cannot receive you for the moment. Please come again another day."
Tsunade's expression darkened at once.
Grinding her teeth, she forcibly suppressed her anger and turned to leave.
After returning to the inn, she slammed her palm against the table.
"That Uchiha brat is deliberately leaving me hanging!"
Shizune hurriedly tried to persuade her:
"Lady Tsunade, he is a Feudal Lord now. Maybe he truly does have a lot of political affairs to handle..."
"Political affairs?"
Tsunade sneered.
"I think he's doing this on purpose!"
Though, even if that was the case, there was nothing she could do.
This was Hidden Gento Village, not Hidden Leaf Village. She could not bark orders around like she did back in the village.
On the third day, Tsunade once again went to the palace, only to be refused entry yet again.
She finally could not endure it anymore and exploded in rage on the spot.
"Gento Uchiha! Get out here!"
"I traveled all the way from Hidden Leaf Village, and you won't even meet me. What exactly is this supposed to mean?!"
Her voice echoed outside the residence, causing passing Uchiha clan members to turn and stare.
Shizune was so frightened that she quickly grabbed Tsunade and softly urged her:
"Lady Tsunade, calm down! Calm down!"
"We're still on their territory..."
Tsunade's chest rose and fell violently, her clenched fists cracking loudly.
Just as she was about to force her way into the palace, an Anbu suddenly appeared before her, his voice respectful.
"Lady Tsunade, Lord Feudal Lord requests your presence."
Although her anger had not yet subsided, Tsunade still straightened her clothes and restored the dignity of the Fifth Hokage.
"Lead the way!"
Passing through layer after layer of corridors, they arrived at a spacious reception room.
The reception room was arranged with exceptional elegance, with ink-wash landscape paintings hanging upon the walls.
Gento sat in the main seat wearing a dark set of casual clothes, the Lust Gourd hanging at his waist as he appeared calm and composed.
Beside him sat a beautiful black-haired woman.
It was Kurenai Yuhi.
Today, Kurenai wore a simple and elegant kimono. Upon seeing Tsunade enter, she slightly lowered her head in greeting.
The moment Tsunade entered, Gento stood up with a polite smile on his face.
"Welcome, Fifth Hokage. My apologies for failing to greet you personally."
"State affairs have been quite busy these past few days, making you wait for so long. I hope you can forgive me."
Seeing his calm and composed appearance only caused the anger in Tsunade's heart to grow even stronger.
But after all, she had come to ask for help, so she could not tear apart their relationship right from the start.
Taking a deep breath to suppress her anger, she coldly said:
"Clan Head Gento certainly puts on quite the airs."
Gento smiled and gestured with his hand.
"Please, have a seat."
Tsunade sat down across from him while Shizune stood behind her.
Kurenai rose and poured tea for the two of them before withdrawing from the reception room.
The fragrance of tea drifted through the air, and the atmosphere became subtle.
Tsunade merely glanced at the teacup without drinking from it, going directly to the point.
"Clan Head Gento, I believe you already know the purpose of my visit."
"Hidden Leaf Village is currently under attack from three ninja villages simultaneously, and our situation is dire. I need the Uchiha's assistance."
Gento revealed a strange expression.
"Oh? Hidden Leaf Village needs the Uchiha's help?"
"Back when the Uchiha still remained in Hidden Leaf Village, from Hiruzen down to the common villagers, all of them wished nothing more than to eliminate the Uchiha as quickly as possible."
"So why the sudden change of heart now?"
Tsunade's expression shifted slightly before quickly returning to calmness.
"What happened in the past was indeed Hidden Leaf Village's fault. On behalf of that old man, I apologize to you."
Gento waved his hand dismissively.
"There's no need for apologies. I'm a very practical person. You could say I never act without profit."
"If you want me to send troops to assist Hidden Leaf Village, that's fine. But what benefits can I obtain from it?"
Tsunade stared at him. After hesitating for a moment, she asked:
"What do you want?"
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