Tsunade, who had been a little tipsy, suddenly stood up.
This impulsive brat had piqued her interest.
Her face full of provocation, she said:
"You've got some nerve, brat. It's been years since anyone dared talk to me like that... outside!"
Naruto Uzumaki was hotheaded by nature and rarely thought before acting. How could he possibly withstand a provocation like that?
Without another word, he jumped down from the table and stormed out of the izakaya.
"Ugh!"
Jiraiya could not help letting out a deep sigh. Li Mu pressed a hand to his forehead, equally speechless.
These two really were something!
It was late at night now. The once-bustling streets had gradually quieted, and the entire town had fallen silent.
The deserted street was all the better suited to a duel between ninja.
Yes, a duel between ninja!
At least, that was how Naruto Uzumaki saw it. He would never allow anyone to insult Konohagakure or the Hokage!
Tsunade and Naruto Uzumaki stood facing each other across the street. She had her hands on her hips, her expression calm and entirely untroubled.
She smiled.
"I may not look it right now, but I'm still one of the Sannin. I'm not going to get serious against a mere genin like you!"
Then Tsunade raised her right hand and slowly extended a single finger.
Her red lips parted. "I'll fight you with just this one finger!"
"What did you say?"
Naruto's eyes widened in disbelief.
Tsunade had said she would fight him with just one finger!
After standing frozen for a few seconds, he grew even angrier. She was treating him with utter contempt!
"Didn't you hear me? I said one finger is more than enough to deal with you!"
Tsunade paid no attention to Naruto Uzumaki's anger and casually repeated what