Drunken Tsunade

"Ah! Refreshing!"

Tsunade drained the sake jug in one gulp, then slammed it onto the table with a bang.

Hikawa sat beside her, the mingling scents of alcohol and perfume making him a bit dizzy.

The next second, he suddenly felt a thick cushion of fat pressing down on the top of his head.

Tsunade wrapped an arm around him and said boldly, "Eat whatever you want! It's my treat today!"

Hikawa could understand why she was so happy.

At the start, he really had been winning against Tsunade, but later on, that wasn't the case.

After all, if he kept winning every time, Tsunade would eventually catch on and feel like she'd been tricked.

The reason for this lay in the new entry he had triggered.

[E-Rank Talent Entry: God of Gamblers.]

[Trigger Condition: Guide Tsunade to win nine times.]

[Effect: Gambling luck increases by 100% from the base.]

[Note: Cannot be synthesized.]

He had to admit, Tsunade's gambling luck was absurd.

Only after Hikawa's luck increased by 100% did it barely neutralize hers.

"What are you spacing out for?"

Tsunade picked up a piece of chicken with her chopsticks and fed it to his mouth, saying, "Try the roast chicken."

"Thank you, Tsunade-sama."

Hikawa ate the chicken in one bite and replied.

"When are you free next time?"

Tsunade asked with a smile.

After an afternoon of gambling, she had clearly come to see Hikawa as a real luck charm.

"I still need to study Medical Ninjutsu."

Hikawa said seriously.

"That's simple, I'll teach you."

Tsunade chugged a few gulps of sake, then let out a satisfied breath.

This wasn't taking him on as a disciple—just simple guidance.

Hikawa understood that too.

He wouldn't learn Tsunade's signature Yin Seal or Super Strength.

Even so, ordinary Medical Ninjutsu was enough.

Plus, it would bring him closer to Tsunade, and maybe one day, she'd decide to make him her student.

Because of some special influence, she currently had no Shizune by her side—she was alone.

If he performed exceptionally well, becoming her student was possible.

"Thank you, Tsunade-sama."

Hikawa went along with it and said, "After each Medical Ninjutsu lesson, I'll go with you to the casino."

"Not bad, that's fair."

Tsunade laughed and ruffled his hair.

"..."

Hikawa's face immediately showed helplessness.

Stop patting my head!

"Haha, you're so fun."

Seeing this, Tsunade laughed even more happily.

Her body swayed back and forth, her fair skin rippling, making Hikawa's eyes feel dazzled.

"Eat!"

Tsunade turned her attention to the food and drink on the table.

Hikawa picked up his chopsticks and started eating too.

The scents of alcohol and food mixed together, growing stronger and stronger.

"Tsunade-sama."

Hikawa hesitated for a few seconds, then snatched the sake jug from her hand and said, "You've had enough to drink. We should head back."

Having lived two lives, he knew all too well how troublesome drunk people could be.

He's just a child, after all.

How were they supposed to carry Tsunade back?

"You... what... did you say?"

Tsunade shook her head, her pretty face flushed a deep crimson, like a ripe peach radiating heat.

"Time to go back!"

Hikawa instinctively raised his voice.

"Go back where?"

Tsunade looked down at him, her eyes hazy and unfocused.

"Home."

Hikawa paused, then asked, "Where's your home?"

"Home?"

Tsunade's heart jolted. She rubbed her eyes without thinking.

This scene reminded her of Nawaki.

Her drunkenness cleared a little.

"Don't worry about me. You go on ahead."

Tsunade reached out for the sake bottle in his hand.

"No."

Hikawa moved it further away.

"Give it to me!"

Tsunade's eyes flashed, her gaze sharp and carrying an oppressive weight.

"No."

Hikawa knew her personality well enough not to be afraid.

"You little brat!"

Tsunade glared at him, then suddenly laughed. "Come on, let's go back to sleep."

She stood up, paid the bill, and walked out of the izakaya with Hikawa.

Night had just fallen. There were plenty of people on the main street, and when they spotted Tsunade, they greeted her enthusiastically, like a massive fan meet-and-greet.

In the world of shinobi, famous ninjas really were a lot like celebrities.

After walking a bit, Tsunade turned into a secluded alley, and it immediately grew much quieter.

Hikawa glanced around, curiosity stirring in his heart.

The original story never mentioned where Tsunade's home in Konoha was, so he had no idea where she lived.

"Why do you want to learn Medical Ninjutsu?"

Tsunade asked casually.

"I'm your fan."

Hikawa answered honestly.

"No, you're not."

Tsunade shook her head. "Your reactions don't match at all."

"I'm just being reserved."

Hikawa cleared his throat.

"Who are you trying to fool?"

Tsunade turned around, bent down, and stared at him.

Hikawa couldn't help but freeze.

Her face was slightly flushed, her skin rivaling a young girl's. Her slender waist curved, her top stretched taut to the limit, her whole body exuding a sexy, mature, onee-san aura.

"I..."

Hikawa thought for a moment, then rephrased. "I want to become Hokage."

He was too eager to advance!

The overly standard answer made Tsunade pause for a moment.

She ruffled Hikawa's hair hard. "Boring."

If it's boring, why are you patting my head?

Hikawa dared to be angry but not to speak.

Tell the truth and you don't believe me. Tell a lie and you don't believe me either. Life is so hard.

Tsunade withdrew her hand and continued swaying forward.

After passing through a bamboo grove, a row of houses came into view.

"We're here."

Her voice carried a drunken edge as she asked bluntly, "Staying over?"

"No need. I have to go back."

Hikawa refused.

He hadn't informed Yuhi Shinko or Yuhi Kurenai in advance, and if he didn't return, they'd surely worry.

"See you tomorrow."

Tsunade waved a hand, unconcerned.

She had only asked out of consideration for Yakushi Nonō and today's change of luck.

In truth, Hikawa hadn't yet reached a level that made her care.

"Goodbye, Tsunade-sama."

Hikawa felt today's progress had exceeded his expectations.

If his system were a favorability system, it would probably have entered the first stage by now.

Hikawa returned home.

As expected, the moment he opened the door, he saw Yuhi Kurenai.

"I went to Konoha Hospital today and met Tsunade-sama."

Hikawa said with a smile.

"Tsunade-sama?"

Yuhi Kurenai immediately lit up with an excited expression and asked, "What happened?"

She was the real fan of Tsunade.

More precisely, Tsunade held absolute fame among female ninja.

In the original story, Haruno Sakura and Yamanaka Ino all aimed to be like Tsunade.

Yuhi Shinko couldn't help but feel a subtle shift.

How did this kid keep meeting such big names?

First Namikaze Minato, then Tsunade—who would he meet tomorrow? Sarutobi Hiruzen?

But this was a good thing.

Hikawa had already entered the line of sight of Konoha's High-Ranking.

As long as he was outstanding enough, there would be countless opportunities.

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