Drunk Tsunade

"Among A-Rank Medical Ninjutsu, the Mystical Palm Technique must be the most difficult; it actually took me this much time."

It had already been three days since Aosui Hirakawa first obtained the Shadow Clone Technique.

During this period, he had been using his Shadow Clones to practice the Mystical Palm Technique.

Though, it was only during the time after he got off work.

The reason he didn't use it while on duty was the fear that if a clone suddenly dissipated while his main body was in the middle of a treatment, it would cause problems.

Given his current chakra levels, the Shadow Clones he produced could not be maintained for long durations.

Furthermore, do not forget that before obtaining the Shadow Clone Technique, Aosui had already been practicing the Mystical Palm Technique.

Counting from the moment he first acquired the Mystical Palm Technique, four days had already passed.

As for the Chakra Scalpel, which was also A-Rank, Aosui had actually managed to master it in just two days of full-time effort.

"Alright, starting tomorrow, I can focus on practicing Konoha Ryūyanagi. That one is of S-Rank difficulty; I wonder how long it will take to learn."

Because he possessed the top-tier medical ninjutsu talent provided by the system, even A-Rank medical ninjutsu only required a few days for Aosui to master.

However, Konoha Ryūyanagi was a fusion of swordsmanship and Genjutsu, and his talent in those two areas was merely average.

As the sun rose, a new day began.

Having completed his daily physical training, Aosui arrived at Konoha Hospital on time for work as always.

"Big Brother!"

A crisp voice filled with surprise rang out. Aosui followed the sound and saw that it was Kurenai Yūhi.

At this moment, she let go of her father Yūhi Shinku's hand and trotted toward Aosui.

She looked truly adorable, and fearing she might trip, Aosui instinctively crouched down and caught her in his arms.

"Shouldn't you be in class right now? Did you skip school?"

"I did not! Today is the weekend, there's no school!"

Kurenai hurriedly explained.

"Besides, Father is being discharged today, so I came to pick him up and take him home."

Seeing her expression as if asking for praise, Aosui naturally indulged her.

At this moment, Yūhi Shinku also walked over.

"Apologies, Hirakawa, Kurenai has been a bother to you."

"Not at all, Kurenai is very cute and very sensible."

Hearing this, a happy smile immediately bloomed on Kurenai's face.

"By the way, Big Brother, my name is Kurenai Yūhi, but I still don't know your name?"

"Aosui Hirakawa."

"Qingshui Big Brother."

"Alright Kurenai, we should be going. Qingshui Big Brother has work to attend to."

Seeing that Yūhi Shinku had spoken, Kurenai very sensibly detached herself from Aosui's embrace and took her father's hand once again.

"Then, goodbye, Qingshui Big Brother!"

Afterward, Aosui threw himself into the day's work.

It wasn't until after eleven o'clock that Lord Tsunade, whose schedule was always irregular, finally arrived at Konoha Hospital.

"Lord Tsunade, thank you for your guidance over these past few days. I have already learned the Mystical Palm Technique."

For Tsunade, this was excellent news.

The fact that she had promised to teach Aosui the Mystical Palm Technique meant she had been forced to visit Konoha Hospital every single day.

She was not the type of person to go back on her word.

Fortunately, from today on, she could finally be liberated.

"It has been such a trouble for you these past few days, Lord Tsunade. I truly don't know how to thank you."

Although Tsunade had come to mentor him because of Kushina, Aosui knew very well that he and Tsunade were ultimately strangers, and he could not just take these benefits for granted; he ought to show some appreciation.

The Ninja World was not just about killing and fighting; it was about human relationships and social etiquette.

However, given Tsunade's status and position, she could be said to be lacking in nothing.

Even though she was burdened with debt due to her gambling, it was of no real consequence to her.

With her abilities, making money was truly an effortless task for her.

Therefore, Aosui, not knowing how to express his gratitude, was truly in a bit of a dilemma.

"If you want to thank me, just treat me to a meal."

As her voice faded, Tsunade had already turned and walked out of Konoha Hospital, heading in the direction of the casino.

As expected of you.

It perfectly matches my stereotype of you.

Secretly grumbling to himself, Qingshui continued to bury himself in his work.

When he went to find Lord Tsunade after work, he was astonished to discover that she was still gambling.

Judging by her posture, she had likely been gambling for the entire day.

"I bet on Big!"

"Small, small, small!"

"Hurry up, bet on Small, bet everything on it!"

When they saw Lord Tsunade sitting at the gambling table choose to bet on Big, the other gamblers hurriedly chose to bet on Small.

After a year of rumors, Lord Tsunade's title as the "Big Fat Sheep" had long since spread throughout every casino in Konoha.

The result was no surprise; Lord Tsunade, having bet on Big, lost again.

By the end of the day, it was no surprise that all the money on her person had been gambled away.

Watching this scene, Qingshui shook his head inwardly.

This is truly squandering one's fortune; who could afford to support her?

"Lend me another hundred thousand ryo, watch me make a comeback!"

Seeing that the fired-up Lord Tsunade still wanted to borrow money to continue, Qingshui could no longer sit still and hurriedly pulled her away from the casino.

Lord Tsunade, who was in the middle of her excitement, initially wanted to vent her anger, but upon seeing it was Qingshui, she pursed her lips and held it back.

"So it's already this late? Just as well, I'm hungry, so I'll stop gambling."

Afterward, the two arrived at the famous Yakiniku Q in Konoha, a barbecue restaurant with explosive popularity.

It was said to be run by the Akimichi Clan.

But as to whether that was true, Qingshui wasn't sure.

"I want to drink!"

As soon as she entered the private room and sat down, Lord Tsunade immediately shouted.

If her admirers were to see this scene, their jaws would surely drop.

Having memories of his past life, Qingshui was not the least bit surprised by this.

According to the Three Ninja Prohibitions, ninjas are forbidden from gambling and drinking.

Even if one is an adult, one should try to drink as little as possible.

After all, being a ninja is not a profession for leisure.

But the current Lord Tsunade was in a period of slacking off, so naturally, she wouldn't care about any Three Ninja Prohibitions.

Slacking off is fun for a moment, and slacking off forever is always fun.

Shaking his head, Qingshui still satisfied her request.

After all, "big" is the truth.

"You should drink with me, too."

When the alcohol was brought over, Lord Tsunade made another unreasonable request.

Naturally, Qingshui would not agree.

"Lord Tsunade, I still have to go to work tomorrow."

Seeing Qingshui's conflicted expression, Lord Tsunade pursed her lips, though she didn't force him.

Even drinking alone, Lord Tsunade quickly became intoxicated, then grabbed Qingshui to ask him one thing after another.

"You are such a genius, do you want to become the Hokage?"

Looking at the drunken Lord Tsunade, Qingshui was caught between laughter and tears; how did the topic suddenly jump to whether he wanted to be the Hokage?

"Hurry up and say it, do you really want to be the Hokage?"

"Becoming the Hokage is the dream of every Konoha Ninja."

The helpless Qingshui answered as such.

However, Lord Tsunade was very dissatisfied with the answer, saying with an indignant face.

"What's so good about being the Hokage? Only an idiot would want to be the Hokage."

Regarding these words, Qingshui dared not say anything more.

He was not Lord Tsunade; if he spoke ill of the Hokage, he might be invited away by the Anbu the next day for not having a firm enough Will of Fire.

Or worse, he might even be dragged off to Root, forcefully indoctrinated with the ideology of Danzo, and become a... running dog who treats Danzo as his master.

In the end, he might die during some unknown mission at a time no one would ever know.

That would be the most desperate way to die.