Holy Headlights!

"Big Sister Nonō, I'm here!"

Uchiha Yufeng arrived at Konoha's Orphanage with food and gifts in hand.

"Yufeng, you're here. Come in!"

When the Orphanage staff member Satō Kazuko saw Uchiha Yufeng arrive, a warm smile appeared on her face.

Back when he had brought his family property to donate to the Orphanage, she had stood beside the director and witnessed everything firsthand.

It was only after the money had reached the Orphanage that she realized...

None of it had been a dream.

Everyone at the Orphanage greatly approved of kindhearted people like Uchiha Yufeng.

"Where's Big Sister Nonō? Isn't she here?"

Seeing that Satō Kazuko was the only one in the office, Uchiha Yufeng could not help asking.

"The director went out for her side job!"

Hearing that, Uchiha Yufeng did not ask any further questions.

Yakushi Nonō was a very strong-willed woman. Ever since Uchiha Yufeng had gotten to know her, she had never once slacked off because of this.

Even after he had sent over his family property.

She still went out every day to earn money through side jobs, then transferred it to the Orphanage.

"When will Big Sister be back?"

"The director didn't say. I'm guessing it'll be evening!"

Uchiha Yufeng nodded. He had not expected this trip to be another wasted one.

"All right, then I'll come back tomorrow!"

Uchiha Yufeng said with a smile, set down his things, and left.

Watching Uchiha Yufeng's departing back, Satō Kazuko's eyes flashed with helplessness.

"This child lost his parents at such a young age. He acts like an adult every day, yet he has such a kind heart... He's so mature that it's heartbreaking..."

Seeing that it was still early, Uchiha Yufeng headed straight for Konoha Hospital.

"Is Lady Tsunade here?"

"She is!"

When the hospital's Medical Ninja saw Uchiha Yufeng, he gestured toward the office.

Uchiha Yufeng nodded and headed straight there.

As soon as he pushed open the door, a heavy scent of alcohol wafted out.

"Lady Tsunade!"

Uchiha Yufeng swept his gaze across the office before it landed on Tsunade, who was leaning against a medical bed.

"Burp!"

Tsunade slowly let out a drunken burp, then raised the jug and poured more liquor into her mouth.

She looked utterly languid, completely different from her usual decisive self.

What was wrong with Tsunade today?

Hadn't she been perfectly fine yesterday? Why had she suddenly drunk so much today?

Thinking of the task the Third Hokage had given him, Uchiha Yufeng considered it for a moment before walking over to Tsunade.

"Lady Tsunade, you're drunk!"

"Who says I'm drunk?!"

Tsunade's bleary eyes turned toward Uchiha Yufeng with a look of disdain.

She stared for a moment before finally seeing him clearly.

"So it's you, Uchiha brat. What are you here for? Spit it out if you've got something to say. If not, get the hell out. I haven't finished my booze yet!"

Hearing that, Uchiha Yufeng got a headache.

This was Konoha Hospital. If she wanted to drink, she could do it anywhere outside; no one would dare stop her.

Why did she have to drink here...

He had promised the Third Hokage that he would persuade Tsunade to stay in the village.

Originally, Uchiha Yufeng had only planned to go through the motions and casually say a few words to Tsunade.

But with her drunk like this, how was he supposed to bring it up?

Wouldn't this trip be for nothing again?!

Even if he said it, whether she could take it in was another matter...

What if, when Tsunade left, the Third Hokage mentioned him, and Tsunade, with that loose mouth of hers, directly said he had never tried to persuade her?

Wouldn't that bring him more trouble?

Nothing had gone right today. He had failed to get Ninja Fragments from Yakushi Nonō, and now he had run into Tsunade in full drunkard mode.

"Hey, brat. Come help me take off this coat. This damn room is too hot!"

Just then, Tsunade ordered Uchiha Yufeng.

Tsunade was wrapped in layer upon layer of clothing, and after drinking some hard liquor, it was indeed easy to feel hot.

"What are you spacing out for, brat? Get over here!"

Uchiha Yufeng walked over helplessly. Just as he raised a hand to grab the corner of her green robe, Tsunade lifted not only the robe but the clothes beneath it as well.

"Hold tight!"

Turning sideways, Tsunade deliberately brought the edge of her coat closer to him.

Uchiha Yufeng pinched it, and Tsunade neatly ducked her head.

The outer robe, along with the long garment underneath, slipped off.

"Ah, that's better! Come on, brat, let's keep drinking!"

Keep drinking?

Sorry, we hadn't even drunk together before. That was slander!

Uchiha Yufeng complained inwardly, but as he looked at Tsunade, now dressed in a white midriff-baring top that only made her figure stand out more, he felt his blood surge.

What a devilish figure! This is killing me.

They're that big? What did she eat to grow them?

And why is her stomach still so flat?

Holy headlights!

"Brat, what the hell are you staring at? Drink!"

Before Uchiha Yufeng could object, Tsunade stood up and pressed him into the chair opposite her.

Wherever Uchiha Yufeng looked, it was as if he saw a snowy landscape—nothing but white.

"Lady Tsunade, I'm still underage..."

"Underage? With that lecherous look on your face, you don't look underage!"

Tsunade's face was flushed, and her tongue was slightly sluggish as she sneered at Uchiha Yufeng.

As soon as she finished speaking, she downed another cup without a care.

"Burp!"

"That hit the spot!"

Seeing Uchiha Yufeng still spacing out, Tsunade freed one hand and flicked him on the forehead.

"A little brat like you is already a filthy pervert. You'll surely grow up to be a menace just like Jiraiya!"

"Lady Tsunade, I was actually looking at the necklace on your chest. More importantly, are you drunk or not?"

Uchiha Yufeng was a little confused as he watched Tsunade alternate between lucidity and drunkenness.

Tsunade raised a hand to grasp the necklace at her chest, and a trace of gloom flashed through her eyes.

"You need something?"

Uchiha Yufeng lifted his gaze slightly and looked Tsunade in the eyes.

"Lady Tsunade, Lord Hokage asked me to persuade you to remain in Konoha!"

At the mention of the Third Hokage, the last traces of drunkenness vanished from Tsunade's eyes.

She shoved over her wine cup and even looked as if she wanted to flip the table.

"Stay in the village?"

A hint of self-mockery appeared in Tsunade's gaze.

Uchiha Yufeng fell silent. The always formidable Tsunade now looked as fragile as a child.

"I'm already useless. What's the point of staying in the village?"

Useless?

Understanding flashed in Uchiha Yufeng's eyes. She must have been talking about Hemophobia.

"Just now, there was a ninja who needed medical surgery. In the village right now, I'm the only one who can perform it. But when they carried him in, he was covered in blood... I..."

Tsunade lowered her head and slumped dejectedly in her chair.

Her light golden hair covered her bright eyes. Whether it was wine or tears, liquid dripped down her cheeks.

"Lady Tsunade, leave the village."

Uchiha Yufeng stood up, walked over to Tsunade, took a deep breath, and spoke softly.

He took out some tissues from his pocket.

Then he gently wiped Tsunade's face.

The more he wiped, the wetter the tissues became.

"Lady Tsunade, there are many beautiful things in this world. You don't need to be so hard on yourself. Besides, some things are beyond your power to change. Go out and see more of the world. I believe that one day, the knot in your heart will be undone."