Tsunade Gets Drunk

"Ah! That hit the spot!"

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

Hikawa sat beside her, the mingled scent of alcohol and perfume making him feel a little dizzy.

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

Tsunade wrapped an arm around him and declared boldly, "Eat whatever you want! I'm treating today!"

Hikawa understood why she was so happy.

At first, he had indeed been suppressing Tsunade's luck, but that had not been the case later on.

After all, if he suppressed her every time, Tsunade would eventually catch on and feel like she had been tricked.

The reason was the new entry he had triggered.

E-Rank Talent Entry: God of Gamblers.

Trigger condition: Guide Tsunade to victory nine times.

Effect: Gambling luck increases by 100% from its original base.

Note: Cannot be synthesized.

It had to be said that Tsunade's gambling luck was quite absurd.

Even after Hikawa's gambling luck increased by 100%, he could only barely offset hers.

"What are you spacing out for?"

Tsunade picked up a piece of chicken and fed it to his mouth. "Try the roast chicken."

"Thank you, Tsunade-sama."

Hikawa swallowed the chicken in one bite.

"When are you free next time?"

Tsunade asked with a smile.

After an afternoon of gambling, she had clearly begun treating Hikawa as a genuine luck-changing tool.

"I still need to study Medical Ninjutsu."

Hikawa answered solemnly.

"That's easy. I'll teach you."

Tsunade took several huge gulps of sake, then let out a satisfied breath.

This was not taking him as a disciple, merely offering some guidance.

Hikawa understood that as well.

He would not be able to learn Tsunade's signature Strength of a Hundred Seal and Super Strength.

Even so, ordinary Medical Ninjutsu was already enough.

And it could bring him closer to Tsunade. Maybe one day, she would decide to take him on as her student.

Due to certain special circumstances, Shizune was not by her side now. She was alone.

If he performed exceptionally well, it was possible for him to become her student.

"Thank you, Tsunade-sama."

Hikawa went along with it. "After every Medical Ninjutsu lesson, I'll go to the Casino with you."

"Not bad. That's fair enough."

Tsunade smiled and rubbed his hair.

"..."

Hikawa immediately looked helpless.

Stop patting my head!

"Hahaha, you're really fun."

Seeing his reaction, Tsunade laughed even more happily.

Her body swayed back and forth, making her fair, supple skin ripple. The sight nearly dazzled Hikawa.

"Eat!"

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

Hikawa picked up his chopsticks and began eating as well.

The scent of alcohol mixed with the fragrance of food, growing stronger and stronger.

"Tsunade-sama."

After hesitating for several seconds, Hikawa snatched the sake flask from her hand. "You've already had enough to drink. We should head back."

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

He was just a child!

How was he supposed to carry Tsunade back later?

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

Tsunade shook her head. Her beautiful face was flushed crimson, like a ripe peach radiating heat.

"We should go back!"

Hikawa unconsciously raised his voice.

"Go back where?"

Tsunade lowered her head to look at him, her eyes unfocused.

"Home."

Hikawa paused, then asked, "Where is your home?"

"Home?"

Tsunade's heart jolted, and she subconsciously rubbed her eyes.

The scene reminded her of Nawaki.

She sobered up considerably.

"You don't need to worry about me. Go on ahead."

Tsunade reached out for the sake flask in his hand.

"No."

Hikawa simply moved it farther away.

"Give it to me!"

A gleam flashed through Tsunade's eyes. Her sharp gaze carried an immense pressure.

"No."

Hikawa knew her personality and was not afraid.

"You little brat!"

Tsunade glared at him, then suddenly laughed. "Let's go. Time to head back and sleep."

She stood up, paid the bill, and left the Izakaya with Hikawa.

Night had only just fallen, and there were quite a few pedestrians on the streets. When they saw Tsunade, they eagerly greeted her, as if this were a massive fan meet-and-greet.

In the ninja world, famous ninjas were indeed much like celebrities.

After walking for a while, Tsunade turned into a secluded alley, and it immediately became much quieter.

Hikawa glanced around, curiosity rising in his heart.

The original story had never mentioned Tsunade's home in Konoha, 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 aren't."

Tsunade shook her head. "Your reactions are nothing like one."

"I'm just more reserved."

Hikawa coughed lightly.

"Who are you trying to fool?"

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

Hikawa could not help but freeze.

Her face was slightly flushed with drink, her skin no less youthful than a girl's. Her slender waist curved as she bent over, her top stretched to its limit, and her entire body exuded the sexy, mature aura of an older beauty.

"I..."

After thinking for a moment, Hikawa changed his answer. "I want to become Hokage."

He wanted to improve himself so badly!

The overly standard answer made Tsunade pause slightly.

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

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

Hikawa dared not voice his resentment.

You don't believe me when I tell the truth, and you don't believe me when I lie. This is too hard.

Tsunade withdrew her hand and continued swaying forward.

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

"We're here."

Tsunade's voice was tinged with drunkenness as she asked bluntly, "Want to stay the night?"

"No, I need to go back."

Hikawa refused.

He had not told Yuhi Shinko or Yuhi Kurenai in advance. If he did not return, they would definitely worry.

"See you tomorrow."

Tsunade waved her hand, clearly unconcerned.

She had only asked because of Yakushi Nonō and the luck she had gained today.

In truth, Hikawa had not yet become important enough for her to care about.

"Goodbye, Tsunade-sama."

Hikawa felt that today's progress had exceeded his expectations.

If his system had been an affection strategy system, he would probably have entered the first stage already.

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 became excited. "What happened?"

She was Tsunade's true fan.

More precisely, Tsunade possessed absolute fame among female ninjas.

In the original story, Haruno Sakura, Yamanaka Ino, and the others all regarded Tsunade as their goal.

Yuhi Shinko could not help but feel that something was strange.

Why did this kid keep meeting such important people?

First Namikaze Minato, then Tsunade. Who would he meet tomorrow? Sarutobi Hiruzen?

But this was a good thing.

Hikawa had already entered the sights of Konoha High-Ranking.

As long as he was outstanding enough, countless opportunities would await him.

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