Sisters Who All Loved Patting Heads

Natsume slept quite soundly.

Perhaps because he had been too tired yesterday, he fell into a deep sleep as soon as he lay down.

He stretched, got dressed, and left the room.

"Natsume, are you awake?"

Tsunade's voice came from the kitchen.

"I'm awake."

Natsume answered as he arrived at the kitchen door.

Tsunade was still wearing her sleeveless top, but she had added an apron.

New outfit unlocked: homemaker.

It had to be said, beautiful people looked good in anything.

In his previous life, Natsume had thought Tsunade's usual style was fairly ordinary, yet it still could not conceal her mature allure.

Like a peach—round and enticing.

"Go wash up in the bathroom."

Tsunade said without looking back.

Natsume opened the nearby bathroom and spotted a brand-new toothbrush and plastic cup on the sink.

She had clearly prepared them beforehand.

He turned to glance at Tsunade, feeling rather moved.

Though this woman was bold and hot-tempered, she had a gentle, thoughtful side too.

After Natsume finished washing up, Tsunade had also finished making breakfast.

Rice balls.

"Try them."

Tsunade rested her chin in both hands, her light brown eyes studying Natsume's expression.

It was obvious that she cared greatly about his opinion.

Natsume hesitantly picked up a rice ball and took a bite, his face immediately twisting with difficulty.

He truly wanted to give her a good review, but he could not control his body's natural reaction.

Dear God, what kind of monstrosity is this?

It was salty and sweet, with an indescribable flavor mixed in.

To make something as simple as a rice ball turn out like this, you really were a damn genius.

"It's not bad."

Natsume gave the classic Chinese perfunctory response.

Tsunade immediately laughed. She could naturally tell that he did not mean it.

But it was so similar.

Nawaki had said the same thing before. Even if it tasted awful, he would eat every last bit.

Tsunade was briefly dazed.

A moment later, her beautiful eyes curved into crescents as she said, "Then I'll make them for you every day from now on."

Natsume froze, recalling three words spoken by another member of the Natsume family, Natsume Shiro, in his previous life.

What a sin!

And he could not refuse, either.

This was precisely the time to raise her favorability.

Natsume nodded heavily and said, "Okay."

The smile on Tsunade's face became even brighter. She casually picked up a rice ball and began eating it.

Mm, it really did not taste very good.

Precisely because of that, she found Natsume even more pleasing to the eye.

If he could tolerate her cooking, it meant he considered her family.

Just like her younger brother Nawaki once had.

After breakfast, the two prepared to go out.

Tsunade put on her tea-green coat again.

A truly classic outfit.

There was a huge gambling character on the back.

As for her gambling skills, the less said about them, the better.

Tsunade glanced at Natsume and said, "Later, I'll buy you a few new outfits."

"You don't need to spend money on me."

Natsume instinctively waved his hands and refused.

"That won't do."

Tsunade took his hand and led him outside. "The clothes you're wearing now don't match that adorable little face of yours."

Natsume was slightly stunned.

Well, damn!

You're actually after my body.

Since you're being so honest, I won't pretend anymore.

To be honest, I'm after your body too.

After leaving the house, the two headed south and eventually stopped in front of Konoha Hospital.

"Lady Tsunade!"

People continuously greeted her.

Their expressions were excited, and their eyes were filled with admiration.

At a time when power scaling had not yet gone off the rails, the Konoha Sannin held extremely high prestige.

Tsunade was also publicly recognized as the strongest Medical Ninja. At the hospital, she was naturally a godlike presence.

Before long, the two stopped in front of an office.

"Lady Tsunade!"

The middle-aged woman seated at the desk immediately stood up, her voice full of surprise and excitement.

"Kokomi, it's been a long time."

Tsunade smiled in greeting, then asked, "Where's Shizune?"

"She should be observing a surgery right now. Lady Tsunade, please wait a moment. I'll go get her."

As Kokomi spoke, she also gave Natsume a once-over.

After all, such a beautiful child was quite rare.

But she did not ask any questions and quickly left the office.

"Natsume."

Tsunade patted the sofa.

Natsume obediently sat down beside her.

"In a moment, you'll meet an older sister named Shizune. She's related to an old acquaintance of mine and has considerable talent for Medical Ninjutsu. This time, I plan to take her as my disciple."

Tsunade stroked his tousled hair and said, "You two need to get along well from now on."

"Mm, I will."

After arriving at Konoha Hospital, Natsume had guessed that the person Tsunade wanted to see was Shizune.

She had quite a lot of appearances in the original story.

But she was basically always tied to Tsunade.

She was low-key, quiet, and serious by nature.

As the Hokage Guard and secretary, she often kept the lazy Tsunade in line.

Though she was a disciple, she did the work of a maid and an old mother, worrying over everything.

Natsume was willing to get to know Shizune.

After all, she was a fairly important plot character.

In other words, she could provide him with Destiny Points.

It was just that, like Tsunade, she was not currently at a Destiny Node.

There was nothing Natsume could do for now.

There was also Yakushi Nonō, whom he had spent three years with.

According to the original plot, Shimura Danzō would send her to Iwagakure as a spy several years later.

After losing his trust, she would be arranged to kill each other with Kabuto Yakushi, ultimately dying.

Because of Natsume's interference, Kabuto Yakushi's fate had changed, but Yakushi Nonō's fate had not.

As long as she could not gain Shimura Danzō's trust, she was destined to die.

To change Yakushi Nonō's fate, he would have to start with Shimura Danzō and free her from his control.

Though he could do nothing about the people close to him for now, Natsume had already found a target.

A dangerous yet captivating villain with Schrödinger's Gender: Orochimaru.

He was about to face the Destiny Node of his life—defecting from Konoha.

A few minutes later, Kokomi returned with a young girl.

She had delicate features and wore a nurse's uniform.

The moment she saw Tsunade, her previously calm expression became excited.

"Lady Tsunade!"

Shizune was fourteen this year. After graduating from the Ninja Academy, she had remained at Konoha Hospital, all to wait for Tsunade's return.

Coupled with the fact that she had always admired her, such a reaction was perfectly normal.

Standing nearby, Natsume suddenly thought of a phrase.

Please calm down, Japanese miss.

"I've heard about your performance. It's very good."

Tsunade remained quite composed. "Starting today, you'll study Medical Ninjutsu under me."

Shizune took a breath, returning to her usual demeanor. She nodded and said, "Yes, Lady Tsunade."

"Kokomi, we'll be going now. I'll come chat with you another time."

Tsunade took Natsume's hand and headed outside.

Shizune curiously glanced at the unfamiliar little boy, then quickly followed.

"Shizune, his name is Natsume. Well, you can consider him your junior disciple."

Tsunade introduced him as they walked.

Natsume was also very sensible. He raised his head and called out, "Sister Shizune."

His obedient appearance immediately made Shizune's heart tremble.

So cute!

She could not help patting his head. "Please take care of me from now on."

Natsume was somewhat speechless.

Did I transmigrate to Head-Pat Village? Why does everyone love patting heads?

Especially Tsunade.

Hmph. Since you like it so much, I'll let you touch another one later.

Tsunade brought Natsume and Shizune to a clothing store, bought three outfits for each of them, then returned home.

At the entrance, a short old man was waiting for them.

The Third Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi.