A homeless child

[Editor's note: This chapter has been edited to remove content that breaks our content rules.]

Tsunade had never expected the usually good-tempered Shizune to get angry over a child. Pressing a hand to her forehead, she relented. “All right, all right, you win. How about this? We’ll go back to the Leaf Village. I can ask someone I know there to…”

Before she could finish, Yang Xing’s cold voice interrupted her, making her start.

“No.” Yang Xing frowned. “I can’t go back to the Leaf Village.”

What kind of look was that? Arrogance, or unyielding pride? Whatever it was, Tsunade rarely saw anyone with eyes like his.

In fact, she had not seen that look in many years.

Tsunade froze, confusion crossing her face. “Hey, kid. Tell me why.”

“I’m not going back, and that’s that.” Yang Xing’s expression darkened, his usual cold demeanor returning. “There’s nothing else to say.”

With that, he turned without hesitation, leaped onto a rooftop, and made to leave.

Tsunade refused to let it go. Her stubbornness flaring, she immediately followed him.

“Kid, stop right there! I’m getting an answer out of you today!” she shouted, clearly unwilling to give up until she had vented her frustration.

“Um, Lady Tsunade, didn’t you say we had something important to do…? Hey, Lady Tsunade! Wait for me!”

Seeing the two of them swiftly disappear into the distance, Shizune had no choice but to hurry after them.

Near the small village, Yang Xing was caught after running for a while.

He had never imagined that old monster Tsunade would be so hotheaded. She really seemed determined not to let him go until she got her answer.

Being held in place with one hand left him thoroughly annoyed.

“Ow!” Yang Xing clutched his head, looking deeply displeased. “Hey,