Tsunade... confessed to me...?
Was this real?
"Jiraiya, it's real. This is already little Tsunade's second confession, you know..."
Sitting behind Jiraiya, Leaf Dragon offered a leisurely reminder, thoroughly enjoying the drama from the sidelines.
Mm, this made three young couples now. Wonderful. Sweet romance really was wonderful!
Jiraiya went rigid. Feeling the warmth and softness of the person in his arms, he didn't dare move.
Tsunade had made her feelings clear. How should I respond?
What words should I use? What attitude should I take?
How should I answer? What should I say?
Could I really be selfish enough to follow my heart and hold Tsunade back for the rest of her life?
I... should forget it. Tsunade deserved better.
"I'm sorry, Tsunade. You're a good girl, but I... Ow!"
Her face faintly flushed and buried against Jiraiya's chest, Tsunade heard those ominous words, and the negative emotions in her heart surged.
She tightened her arms around him, unleashing her monstrous strength. Jiraiya's lower spine bent backward with a crack that sounded downright horrifying.
She lifted her head, lips pressed together. The light faded from her eyes, leaving an exceptionally dangerous gaze.
Just as I thought! Jiraiya! You didn't deserve to have me talk this over nicely with you!
I should just break your legs! Then you'd stay in your room every day and wouldn't go anywhere!
"A reason! Give me a reason!"
She tilted her face up close to his, her gaze cold enough to kill.
Jiraiya grunted in pain, cold sweat streaming down his skin. His chakra had been sealed, and in terms of stamina and strength, he wasn't necessarily a match for Tsunade and her monstrous strength.
"The reason... the reason is, I... I don't want..."
...I didn't want to hold you back.
Jiraiya stumbled over