"After this mission, train with me for a while. Even though I'm not a qualified teacher."
Shaking her head, Tsunade said helplessly, "I don't even know whether agreeing to be your teacher was a mistake, kid. Listen carefully—don't cause me any trouble. You know I hate trouble. Really!"
How many geniuses ever remained unknown?
They always stirred up some kind of mess. Tsunade only hoped Ronglin would behave himself and not bring her too much trouble.
Though she said that, the smile on Tsunade's face showed how happy she was, which made Ronglin breathe a sigh of relief. Getting resources really wasn't easy!
He was a little envious of those clan heirs. But Uchiha and Hyuga, you'll regret this. You definitely will!!!
Ronglin did not care that the Uchiha and Hyuga rejected him, but that did not mean he would simply smile and let everything go.
One day, he would return all of this to them. And there would be plenty of opportunities, especially during the journey ahead.
Over the past year or so, Ronglin had watched all the things the Uchiha and Hyuga had done. He was not a child; before gaining enough strength, he would not reveal everything.
Sometimes, people needed to endure. Ronglin had never considered himself a good person, and he would not leave out a single debt that needed repaying.
"Teacher, are you planning to teach me some powerful ninjutsu?"
He had to show himself when it was time, but he absolutely could not act clever when it was time to play dumb. Ronglin immediately changed his expression and asked in delight, looking just like a child who had received candy.
"I..."
Tsunade was instantly rendered speechless. A surge of anger inexplicably rose in her heart, but it quickly faded away. Ronglin had no one to rely on, so it was only normal for him to think that way. Without realizing it, Tsunade had even begun to see Ronglin as an adult.
"Got it. Shut up and eat."
Tsunade did not understand why she was angry either, but sometimes such things were beyond one's control.
Sure enough, women in menopause were not to be provoked. They could erupt at any moment. Having gained an advantage, Ronglin wisely behaved himself, obediently shutting his mouth and eating, while Tsunade kept drinking in silence.
After the meal, Tsunade casually found an excuse to send Ronglin away, while she wandered through the streets. There was no need to guess what a drunken Tsunade would do—she was simply looking for a casino to play a few rounds and satisfy her itch.
More accurately, she was going to give other people money, even though she spent most of her time in debt.
Only her status was formidable and her family fortune substantial. If it were anyone else, they would probably have turned the whole village upside down. Speaking of which, Danzo was the one who suffered the most.
After all, Konoha's casinos were all controlled by his Shimura Clan. But could Danzo ask Tsunade for money?
"Everyone, stay sharp!!!"
The day of rest quickly passed. But after leaving the border town and entering the Land of Wind, the Caravan's leader turned stern, while the ordinary guards of the Caravan warily watched their surroundings.
What was most likely to arise in a poor and backward country?
Bandits and Rogue Ninjas!
These people lived by plundering. Once they entered the Land of Wind, they could easily encounter such trouble. Although Sunagakure had always tried to stop them, it was impossible to make them disappear completely. Of course, there were places even more chaotic than the borders of the Land of Wind, such as the Land of Rain, that small country where it rained all year round.
"The atmosphere changed all at once."
Even Harusame Yu, a girl with notoriously thick nerves, could sense the oppressive mood.
"Once we leave the Land of Fire, it means we'll run into plenty of trouble on the road ahead, such as clueless bandits and Rogue Ninjas. Stay alert, and don't forget our principle."
As teammates, Ronglin still kindly offered a reminder.
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