Making a Bet

"You're too long-winded." Even though Yang Xing was feigning sadness, it still made Tsunade's heart skip a beat. She frowned and said coldly to Yang Xing, "Don't disagree with me. I don't have time to take care of you. I'll hand you over to someone suitable, whether you like it or not."

"Then Tsunade- neechan, let's make a bet," Yang Xing said, his eyes lighting up.

This caused Tsunade's expression to change.

"A bet?" Tsunade couldn't help but laugh as the corners of her mouth curled up. "Oh, you little brat, you're quite amusing. I love betting, and you have no idea how lucky I am. Hahaha, I'll show you my gambling luck. Tell me, what do you want to bet? Anything is fine."

Shizune, holding her head, looked at Tsunade, whose head was burning up, and sighed, "It's happening again. Lady Tsunade's old problem is bothering us again."

Yang Xing, holding up one finger, smiled and said, "It's simple. If Tsunade is looking for that person and he's not suitable for me, then let's pretend this never happened."

"That person isn't suitable for you?" Tsunade frowned, finding it amusing. "Kid, you're really arrogant. You don't even know who that person is, yet you say he's unsuitable to teach you. Haha, this bet is interesting. Tell me, what are your conditions?"

Yang Xing continued without changing his expression, "The condition is simple: if he really isn't right for me, then I'll become Tsunade's adopted younger brother, and you'll have to take me under your wing."

"Just for such a simple reason?" If Yang Xing had some ulterior motive, Tsunade really didn't understand why he would follow him like this.

Could it be that this guy really wants her to be his older sister?

Even for something as trivial as this, Tsunade's heart was pounding.

This was a heartbeat I hadn't felt in years.

"Very well, I agree." Tsunade agreed swiftly after a moment's thought, her eyes narrowing as she stared at Yang Xing, a faint smile playing on her lips, "Once you understand that person's strength, you won't make such boastful claims."

No, that's not it. It's just a little brat in front of you.

Even if that completely defensive Ninjutsu is indeed unconventional, it's still quite impressive.

But a brat is still a brat.

She sought out Sannin, one of the legendary Sannin of Konoha and the Fourth Hokage's teacher, whose personality was terrible but whose strength was Jiraiya.

This brat actually dared to say that Jiraiya wasn't qualified to teach him.

This only made Tsunade feel ridiculous, extremely ridiculous.

While it was both laughable and unsettling, I also sensed something amiss about Yang Xing's promise.

She really wanted to be her brother just to complete an impossible bet.

Who exactly is this kid?

Looking at Yang Xing's face, Tsunade's gaze became somewhat unfocused.

The sun rises above the treetops.

It was already noon.

With Asuma's presence, the journey became a bit more lively.

The group of five quickly arrived at the agreed-upon location.

Beneath a large, withered tree, surrounded by a plain, stood only this solitary tree.

The appointed time had clearly passed, but unfortunately, there was no one under the big tree, which still made Tsunade frown.

"Where did that person go?" Tsunade, her face grim, as if she were about to vent her anger on something. "Even at a time like this, he wouldn't be here."

"Where is the person Tsunade mentioned? I can't find her."

Yang Xing's lazy words infuriated Tsunade, she glared at Yang Xing and said, "Hey, brat, it's not too late to back out. I don't mind giving you a different bet. After all, you have absolutely no chance of winning when you meet that person."

"Um, Tsunade- neechan, since you care so much about me, do you really want me to be your younger brother?" Yang Xing asked with a sly smile.

Tsunade nearly choked, and continued through gritted teeth, "I'm just afraid you'll cry if you lose."

Screw your crying. I'll make you cry when I become your younger brother.

Yang Xing pursed his lips but didn't refute, because the appearance of one person had already drawn his attention.

"Ah, isn't this Tsunade? It's been so long!"

The newcomer had a head of white hair, and this white-haired man, surprisingly, opened his arms like an old man, as if to hug her.

The speed was so fast that it was clear they had been preparing for it long in advance.

Tsunade's eyebrows twitched, and she clenched her fists, ready to punch the lewd man in the face.

It was one person's action that made her pause for a moment.

Even the white-haired man was stunned and didn't react.

Swish!

The person was incredibly fast, sweeping in like a whirlwind, and was already high in the air.

That small figure executed a perfect spinning kick in mid-air, striking the person in front of them squarely in the face.

It even made a loud bang!

The air rippled like water, and to Tsunade's surprise, Jiraiya was actually kicked away by Yang Xing.

It flew for more than ten meters and couldn't stop. It even glided half a meter on the ground before finally coming to a stop.

"You old scoundrel, what do you want to do to my Tsunade sister?"

Yang Xing smacked his lips and said something that warmed Tsunade's heart.

Jiraiya: "..."

"Lord Jiraiya?" Shizune covered her mouth, her face filled with worry.

However, Jiraiya was still quite healthy, and even after getting up, he seemed perfectly fine.

"Tsunade, your new disciple is too ruthless! I was just joking." Jiraiya laughed as he got up, showing no signs of anger whatsoever. Besides the dust, he really didn't have a single scratch on his body.

Yang Xing frowned slightly, clearly understanding that the person in front of him was no ordinary individual.

Wait, this guy looks familiar, with that distinctive white hair and that sleazy appearance.

This isn't some legendary Pervy Sage.

"This isn't my disciple. This guy is the one I want to hand over to you," Tsunade said coldly.

"You're leaving it to me?" Jiraiya frowned, his expression unusually serious. He stared intently at Tsunade for a few seconds before smiling calmly. "I really didn't expect you to have changed so much. When did you find such a young boyfriend?"

Jiraiya stepped forward, scratching his head and grinning smugly, "Hahaha, I really didn't expect you to like older men dating younger women... Pfft!"

Poor Jiraiya, he flew away again.

This time it was even worse than the last time; it flew more than ten meters and then glided for another ten meters before finally coming to a stop.

A deep furrow was left in the grass.

Tsunade's fists were steaming, and the veins on her forehead were throbbing violently. "If you dare say another word, I really will kill you."

Jiraiya, sweating profusely, got up, completely stunned.

"Just kidding, really just kidding, okay, stop glaring at me." Jiraiya touched his face, laughing it off. "Putting what I said earlier aside, cough cough... Long time no see, what you said earlier, you really weren't joking?"

Jiraiya turned around, his expression serious, completely devoid of his usual playful demeanor.

"Well, although I was thinking of handing it over to you, this kid made a bet with me." Tsunade pointed at Yang Xing, Tsunade expression quite strange.

Hearing Tsunade's bet piqued Jiraiya's interest. "A bet?"

"If you're not qualified to teach him, then he can be my godson and stay by my side."