Dusk.
Hikawa stopped training and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
After having lunch at Kushina Uzumaki's house, he had returned home with Tsunade, then trained for the entire afternoon.
Hikawa caught his breath, turned, and went inside, collapsing onto the sofa with an exhausted expression.
Tsunade had not stayed to train with him. She had gone to the Casino instead.
He had long since gotten used to it, so he did not mind.
Hikawa closed his eyes and opened the Lexicon System.
C-rank Ninjutsu Entry: Lightning Release Chakra Mode. Trigger Condition: Lightning Release Chakra Mode beginner level. Current Progress: 20%.
Hikawa noticed that the progress bar seemed to have reached its limit. There had been no new changes for quite some time.
His physical improvement had indeed been slow, but having no movement at all was obviously abnormal.
Had he met the standard?
A thought struck Hikawa. Tomorrow, he could try using Lightning Release Chakra to stimulate his body.
No, that was not right. The day after tomorrow.
Because tomorrow was Tsunade's birthday, August 2nd.
It was the first birthday Hikawa would spend with her. He could not be careless.
What should he give her?
Hikawa closed the Lexicon System and rested while thinking.
Soon, footsteps sounded.
Just as Hikawa was about to speak, a hand landed on his head and gently stroked it.
"Did you train all afternoon again?"
Tsunade's voice was much gentler than usual.
"Yeah."
Hikawa opened his eyes and asked, "Did you win money today, Sensei?"
"Why do you ask?"
Tsunade withdrew her hand, sat beside him, and asked.
"If you had lost money, you wouldn't be in such a good mood."
Hikawa gave a light cough as he spoke.
"You brat!"
Tsunade flew into a rage and directly pressed him into her