Come Here, Good Girl

Although Senju Tobirama's heart burned with excitement, Chishima Chiba's subsequent actions instantly cooled it.

At the same time, his expression darkened terribly. His fists clenched, loosened, then clenched again, and his body trembled violently.

In the corner, Tsunade and Chishima Chiba were pressed close together.

"My hand hurts, and so does my arm."

Tsunade's voice carried a trace of grievance as she looked eagerly at Chishima Chiba, having lost her previous stubbornness.

Chishima Chiba said nothing. He gently pulled over Tsunade's arm and massaged the muscles in it.

Thanks to over half a year of study, Chishima Chiba was already thoroughly familiar with the body's acupoints, making him even more adept at massaging Tsunade.

It was just a pity that Chishima Chiba had not been an old traditional Chinese doctor in his previous life. Otherwise, he would have had to develop Chinese medicine in the world of the Hokage.

"It feels uncomfortable just hanging there." Tsunade shifted her body, her Little Face faintly reddening. She stopped after saying only half of what she meant.

But Chishima Chiba understood in an instant. It was not because he had much experience, but because Tsunade's thoughts were simply too easy to read.

He patted his thigh. "Come on, lie here. Today, I'll be your pillow for free."

"Tch, who wants that?"

Tsunade pouted, but a faint smile lingered at the corners of her mouth. Even though she dawdled, she ultimately lay down obediently.

His thigh visibly sank, followed by a faint warmth that seeped through the layer of clothing and reached Chishima Chiba's heart.

Unable to resist, Chishima Chiba lowered his head and met Tsunade's round, lively eyes. There were no sparks, but there was a trace of something tender.

The next second, Tsunade avoided his gaze and turned her head away. Yet Chishima Chiba could feel the temperature on his thigh rise slightly.

"Hurry up and massage me. Don't look around!" Tsunade feigned anger, but her words held little threat. They sounded more like a girl's adorable petulance.

"Don't worry, I'm not looking around. It's just that once I look at your face, I can't look away. How could I have the mind to look anywhere else?"

Chishima Chiba smiled, placed Tsunade's right hand on his legs, and gently pressed and kneaded it. The comfort made Tsunade narrow her eyes.

"Stop saying weird things, or I'll let you have another taste of Sealing Jutsu next time."

Hearing Tsunade mention Sealing Jutsu, Chishima Chiba sighed inwardly and cursed himself.

Sealing Jutsu: Four Limbs Heavy Seal had been a little too much to use on Tsunade.

This Sealing Jutsu was not particularly lethal; its main purpose was restriction. However, it restricted the target's blood flow, nerve transmission, and Chakra circulation through their meridians, thereby sealing all four limbs. If the Seal lasted too long, it would cause some irreversible side effects to the target's body.

That was why Chishima Chiba had kept urging Tsunade to surrender quickly. He had even been keeping track of the time, prepared to surrender himself if the safe limit was nearly reached and Tsunade still refused to give in.

Fortunately, Tsunade had not remained stubborn to the very end. She finally surrendered within the safe time limit, allowing Chishima Chiba to remove the Seal in time.

Even so, Tsunade still felt some discomfort and would need nearly half an hour to fully recover.

Feeling apologetic, Chishima Chiba became even gentler and more attentive in his ministrations, making Tsunade's eyes shine whenever she stole glances at him.

"Don't keep sneaking looks at me. I might get cocky."

"Who... who was sneaking looks at you?!" Tsunade's expression instantly changed, and she fiercely resisted to the bitter end. "Are your eyes broken?"

"Right, you weren't sneaking looks." Chishima Chiba raised a hand and pinched Tsunade's nose, smiling as he gently tugged it back and forth. "Your other hand."

"I don't want to lift it." Tsunade's voice was muffled by his grip on her nose. "This is all your fault, so you lift it for me!"

Naturally, Chishima Chiba would not refuse Tsunade's tiny request. He nodded gently and took hold of her other fair arm.

But this time, he would be massaging her Left Hand, so Tsunade needed to turn over to be more comfortable. Likewise, it would make things easier for Chishima Chiba as well.

He raised a hand and lightly patted Tsunade's shoulder. Pouting, she turned over and naturally shifted into another position.

Seeing Tsunade cooperate so obediently, Chishima Chiba immediately had some thoughts. But... well, there were too many people here. It would not be good if someone saw.

Forcibly suppressing his wild thoughts, Chishima Chiba continued focusing on Tsunade's left arm. Yet after only a few seconds, a rather scorching breath struck directly against his lower abdomen.

Hey, what are you doing?!

Looking down, he saw that Tsunade's cherry lips were less than ten centimeters away. With every breath, she stirred Chishima Chiba's thin clothing.

"Move back a little," Chishima Chiba said in a low voice.

"No." Tsunade shifted slightly. "This spot is the softest. It's comfortable to rest on."

Sigh, this damned innocence...

What am I supposed to do?

Chishima Chiba felt bitter inside. He had the will to slay the villain but lacked the strength to rise up. For an adult soul living inside a young body, this was absolutely the greatest, most devastating blow.

Still, this was fine. He was getting farther and farther away from prison. Besides, there was a long road ahead. He could not rush.

Tsunade, just you wait!

Chishima Chiba shouted wildly in his heart. Ten years from now, we'll try again. Then I'll let you see just how formidable I really am!

"Bastard!"

Senju Tobirama abruptly rose from his seat, startling Sarutobi Hiruzen, Shimura Danzō, and Kagami Uchiha beside him.

"Teacher, what happened?"

The three spoke in unison as they looked up at Senju Tobirama. His body stiffened, then he calmly sat back down as though nothing had happened.

"Nothing..."

Did that gritted-teeth expression look like nothing was wrong?

Sarutobi Hiruzen and the others silently complained, but wisely did not ask further.

How was Senju Tobirama supposed to explain it?

It was enough for him alone to see Tsunade and Chishima Chiba's intimate behavior. Was he supposed to shout about it for everyone to hear?

After coughing twice, Senju Tobirama returned to his cold demeanor. "Little Monkey, pass on the order. The final practical exam can begin."

"Teacher, this..." Sarutobi Hiruzen scratched his head. "Chiba only left the field less than ten minutes ago. If we start now, it seems somewhat... unfair."

Wait longer?

And let Chishima Chiba remain here as an eyesore?!

"Do it!"

"Yes, Teacher."

Sarutobi Hiruzen obediently went to find Takezawa Masahiro, whispered a few words to him, and then returned.

Not long after, Takezawa Masahiro straightened his clothes and slowly walked to the center of the Battle Arena.

"The final practical exam: Chishima Chiba versus Hatake Sakumo! Both students, please take the field."

Chishima Chiba looked up in astonishment upon hearing this. Just as he was about to question it, he saw the look in Senju Tobirama's eyes—a look that practically said he wanted to beat him senseless.

"..."

Chishima Chiba properly moved Tsunade off his thigh, stood up, and stretched his legs, which had grown somewhat numb from serving as her pillow.

After a brief moment, Chishima Chiba had finished warming up. Before heading onto the field, he flashed a set of Big White Teeth. "Tsunade, wait a moment. I'll be back in no time."

"Bullshit. Back in no time? Are you in such a hurry to lose?"

"I'm not in a hurry to lose. I'm in a hurry to win, so I can come back and continue massaging you."

With that, Chishima Chiba strode away. Tsunade, left behind, blanked out for a moment before realizing what he meant and burying her Little Face in her chest.

This guy was always saying nice things. He was so annoying.

But... I liked it so much!!!