Students Cannot Disobey Teachers (Bonus Chapter)

Chapter 41: Students Must Not Defy Their Teachers (Bonus Chapter)

The nature of the meal began to change the moment Tsunade started drinking.

Hikawa was a child, his appetite small, and he quickly became full.

But Tsunade downed one cup, then reached for the next, the smell of alcohol mingling with the aroma of food, wafting over him.

"Stop drinking! Teacher!"

Hikawa couldn't help but remind her.

"What are you nagging about, you little brat?"

Tsunade's face was flushed a deep red as she asked, slurring her words.

"You still have to teach me later!"

Hikawa said, his head aching.

"I... I know my limits. It won't... won't affect anything."

Tsunade swirled her cup, then drained it in one gulp again.

"Drinking too much is bad for your health."

Hikawa narrowed his eyes, then reached out and snatched the wine flask from in front of her.

"Give it back!"

Tsunade leaned forward, swaying unsteadily, and said, "I see you don't get it at all. Remember, a student must not defy their teacher!"

As she moved, her clothes shifted, and her snow-white skin gleamed as dazzlingly as a chandelier.

Hikawa was distracted for a moment, and then his hand was empty—the wine flask had already returned to Tsunade's grip.

"Trying to outdo your teacher? You... you're still a bit young for that."

Tsunade said, a smug look on her face.

You have no martial virtue!

Using such a despicable method to launch a sneak attack.

What student could withstand such a test?

Hikawa sighed, helpless against this drunkard.

He deeply understood the meaning of "the whip is too short to reach."

"What? Are you... are you mad?"

Tsunade took a swig from the flask, glanced at him, and asked.

"No."

Hikawa shook his head.

This little matter wasn't enough to make him angry.

"Then give your teacher a smile."

Tsunade looked at his expression, reached out, and pinched his cheek.

What kind of female hooligan is this?

Hikawa was furious and glared at her.

"Hahaha!"

Tsunade's face was rosy as she laughed joyfully. "You're so much fun!"

"I'm not your toy."

Hikawa protested.

"Students are meant to be played with."

Tsunade said, her smile radiant.

Hikawa suddenly felt a twinge of regret. What kind of pirate ship had he boarded?

But he'd endure for now and retaliate another day.

Amidst the cheerful atmosphere, dinner finally came to an end.

"Get some rest. I'll wash the dishes."

Hikawa said as he cleared the table.

"Very self-aware."

Tsunade nodded in satisfaction, stood up, walked to the sofa, and flopped down directly.

She let out a comfortable sigh, feeling more and more that taking on an apprentice had been the right choice.

Hikawa picked up the bowls and chopsticks and headed to the kitchen.

A few minutes later, he finished washing them and returned to the living room.

Hikawa couldn't help but pause for a moment.

Tsunade lay quietly on the sofa, eyes closed, a stark contrast to her earlier demeanor—she had become a sleeping beauty.

"Sensei?"

Hikawa hesitated for a few seconds before testing the waters with a call.

Tsunade furrowed her brow in her drowsiness, then pulled him into her chest, covering his mouth.

Hikawa's head bumped straight into her, bouncing twice.

He was dazed for a few seconds before realizing what had happened.

He'd nearly gotten lost in the Baby Cafeteria.

"Quiet, I'm sleeping."

Tsunade released him and settled back down to sleep.

Soon, her breathing steadied.

Hikawa felt the rise and fall against his face and struggled to crawl out of her embrace.

He took a deep breath; the air around him was still thick with her scent.

"I knew it'd be like this."

Hikawa looked at the sleeping Tsunade and couldn't help but shake his head.

But wasting one night wasn't a big deal.

Nothing should be rushed.

Besides, after the Final Exam, he'd have a two-month vacation—plenty of time.

Hikawa didn't disturb her further and soon headed home.

"Back?"

Yuhi Shinko asked curiously, "What did Tsunade-sama want with you?"

"Taking me as a disciple."

Hikawa glanced around but didn't spot Yuhi Kurenai.

Oh, taking a disciple.

Yuhi Shinko chuckled, then his expression froze.

He shot up, asking urgently, "What did you just say? Who's taking a disciple? Who's the teacher?"

"Did you think I was the teacher?"

Hikawa couldn't help but laugh, saying, "Of course, Tsunade-sama is taking me as her disciple."

Tsunade was a student of the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, and one of the Konoha Three Ninjas—news of her taking a disciple would inevitably get out.

And why hide it?

In a sense, the greater Hikawa's fame, the safer he was.

Hmm, shouldn't Kumogakure be giving me some reward?

Hikawa made a mental note to visit there when he had time.

Besides that, he needed to withdraw the royalties from "Taimanin" and have someone forge a suitable Samurai Sword.

"HAHAHAHAHA!"

Yuhi Shinko froze for a few seconds before he couldn't hold back and burst out laughing.

You're one of the Uchiha Four Heroes too?

Hikawa couldn't help but quip at his exaggerated laughter.

"I'm guessing it's because you beat Kakashi that made Tsunade-sama decide."

Yuhi Shinko calmed down, took a deep breath, and said, "Hikawa, work hard. Don't let Tsunade-sama's expectations down."

"Mm."

Hikawa nodded and asked, "Where's Kurenai?"

"She's in her room doing homework."

Yuhi Shinko was still barely containing his excitement.

Even though Hikawa didn't bear the Yuhi name, he'd learned genjutsu and lived in their house—it wasn't much different from being a Yuhi.

If he became Tsunade's student, they'd bask in the reflected glory too.

And maybe they'd even become family.

Yuhi Shinko watched Hikawa walk into Yuhi Kurenai's room, a smile spreading across his face.

"Hikawa?"

Yuhi Kurenai heard the door open and instinctively looked up.

"How come you're starting homework as soon as break starts?"

Hikawa asked with a straight face. "Shouldn't homework be something you do two days before school starts?"

"Where'd you hear that?"

Yuhi Kurenai let out a light snort and asked.

"It's true."

Hikawa said seriously. "Let me tell you, with this homework, there are four types I won't do. First, the too-easy stuff I won't do..."

Kurenai was amused by him, laughing heartily.

After a moment, she patted her chest to stop laughing and asked, "Why are you back earlier than usual today?"

Learning Medical Ninjutsu was time-consuming; normally he wouldn't be back this early.

"Didn't study today."

Hikawa said casually. "It was the apprenticeship."

"You apprenticed under Tsunade-sama?"

Kurenai asked, her face full of surprise.

"Yeah."

Hikawa nodded.

"That's amazing!"

Kurenai said excitedly. "That's Tsunade-sama!"

"She's just alright."

Hikawa sighed. "She's a handful."

"...?"

For some reason, Kurenai felt a sudden urge to hit him.

Night fell.

Tsunade woke up.

She stared at the familiar ceiling as her thoughts gradually returned.

"The kid's considerate, at least."

Tsunade noticed the blanket draped over her.

She pushed it aside, sat up, and with a casual wave, a burst of Chakra precisely hit the switch.

The living room lit up.

"Hm?"

Tsunade picked up the note on the coffee table.

It was left by Hikawa.

"Go back to your room and sleep when you wake up. I'll come by tomorrow morning."

Tsunade stared at that line of text, lost in thought.