"Looks good."
Tsunade paid for two ice pops.
She casually handed one of them to Shihui Aburame.
"Thank you, Teacher."
Shihui Aburame took a bite and shivered from the cold.
Tsunade smiled and slipped her ice pop between her soft lips, licking it with her pink tongue and thoroughly enjoying it.
By the time they got home, the ice pops were gone.
"Let's wait for Shizune to come back and cook."
Tsunade took off her shoes and walked barefoot into the house.
She sat on the couch, then took off her jacket as well, revealing her sleeveless top.
"When will Shizune be back?"
Shihui Aburame already knew she had gone to Konoha Hospital.
"In about an hour."
Tsunade answered offhandedly.
"Too long."
Shihui Aburame thought for a moment and said, "I'll cook."
"You?"
Tsunade folded her arms and teased, "Kid, are you trying to betray your teacher and disgrace your forebears?"
She did not believe six-year-old Shihui Aburame could cook.
It would definitely taste awful.
Betray my teacher and disgrace my forebears? More like mount my teacher and scorn my forebears.
Shihui Aburame glanced at her and said, "Just wait."
Watching his retreating back, Tsunade could not help freezing for a moment.
Could he really cook?
She crossed her legs as she pondered.
Whatever. Even if we get food poisoning, I'm confident I can save us.
Shihui Aburame did not start cooking right away.
It was too early.
He looked at the carp in the basin.
He took it out and placed it on the cutting board.
Shihui Aburame began practicing.
Half an hour later, his expression suddenly shifted slightly.
I did it! This Daoist master did it!
Shihui Aburame carried the cutting board into the living room.
Tsunade started laughing.
She leaned forward, her obscenely ample breasts pressing against her arms as she propped her chin on her hands, which rested on her thighs.
"Kid."
Tsunade was indescribably delighted. "You sounded so confident, but you can't even prepare a fish."
Since Shihui Aburame needed to practice medical ninjutsu, five fish had been stocked in the kitchen.
She thought he was planning to cook fish.
For some reason, seeing Shihui Aburame suffer a setback made her very happy.
Perhaps it was because he was usually so composed, so confident, and capable of everything.
"Look at the fish."
Shihui Aburame prompted her.
"What's there to look at?"
Tsunade paused, then let out a soft sound of surprise.
She suddenly realized this was the fish Shihui Aburame usually practiced on.
Could it be...?
Tsunade reached out and held her hand over the carp, activating her sensory perception.
The condition inside its body immediately became clear.
"Congratulations."
Tsunade looked at Shihui Aburame.
Less than two weeks.
Had she not seen it herself, she would never have believed anyone in this world could have greater talent as a medical ninja than she did.
But now, it seemed Shihui Aburame had indeed surpassed her.
"But don't get complacent."
Tsunade's expression turned serious as she said, "You've only just gotten started."
That, he understood.
As the saying went, anyone who encouraged someone to study medicine deserved to be struck by lightning.
And Mr. Lu Xun had also said that studying medicine could not save the Shinobi World.
There was still a long way to go from getting started to getting buried.
"I'll go cook."
Shihui Aburame nodded.
"Wait."
Tsunade crooked a finger at him and said, "Come here."
Are you calling a dog?
But being Tsunade's dog... no, that wouldn't do either.
I'm going to be the master!
Shihui Aburame walked over.
"I'll examine your body."
Tsunade raised her palm.
"Why?"
Shihui Aburame instinctively took a step back.
"What are you so shy about?"
Tsunade smiled and explained, "I'll check your chakra, then decide how to teach you next."
Shihui Aburame said nothing more, letting that slender, delicate hand settle on his abdomen.
His aperture was protected by the system and would not be exposed.
"You have more than I expected, and the quality is good too."
Tsunade opened her eyes, a little surprised.
She even suspected Shihui Aburame might have Uzumaki Clan or Senju Clan blood.
Especially the Senju Clan.
They had already integrated into Konoha, so perhaps they had intermarried with the Aburame Clan. "Go cook."
Tsunade took the opportunity to ruffle his hair. Seeing his unhappy expression immediately cheered her up.
Shihui Aburame turned and left.
Now he could finally squeeze the last bit of value out of this carp.
"I'll make spicy fish."
Shihui Aburame glanced over the seasonings in the kitchen.
With a swift stroke of his knife, he sent the carp on its way without any pain.
Shizune returned home.
She stood at the entrance, bent down, and took off her shoes.
Like Tsunade, she had bare legs and bare feet.
The difference was that she had ninja tools strapped to her thigh.
Shizune walked inside and suddenly froze.
What was going on?
She actually saw Tsunade sitting at the dining table, writing something.
This was a sight one might not encounter in ten years.
"Lady Tsunade."
Shizune walked over and curiously craned her head forward, unconsciously reading the heading aloud. "Shihui Aburame's training plan?"
"He's mastered the basics. He can try learning medical ninjutsu now."
Tsunade spoke without lifting her head.
"What?!"
Shizune could not help looking incredulous.
But she quickly returned to normal.
If it was Shihui Aburame, that was understandable.
She sighed. Being his senior fellow student put her under enormous pressure.
Being overtaken so casually made her seem particularly useless.
"I'll go cook."
Shizune's fighting spirit reignited.
At least she was still useful.
"Shiki's cooking."
Tsunade answered casually.
"Huh?"
Shizune's expression stiffened.
"Go take a look."
Tsunade's pen paused, and she smiled. "Before that kid blows up the kitchen."
She was still skeptical of Shihui Aburame.
Shizune felt slightly relieved.
So he was just giving it a try?
Then his big sister would have to give him some proper guidance.
Shizune chuckled and headed into the kitchen.
But as soon as she arrived, she sensed something was off.
A rich aroma filled the air.
She unconsciously swallowed.
With such a wonderful smell, it probably would not taste bad.
"Shiki."
Shizune approached, looked into the pot, and could not help asking, "What dish is this?"
"Spicy fish."
Shihui Aburame answered.
Shizune stood rooted to the spot.
It was a dish she did not know how to make.
Had even her only advantage been erased now?
Shizune came to her senses, bent down, hugged Shihui Aburame, and vigorously ruffled his hair with both hands.
"...?"
Shihui Aburame's face was full of confusion.
Hey, what are you doing?
Fouling me with your balls and launching a sneak attack too?
Unfortunately, Shihui Aburame was better at playing basketball with Tsunade.
"It's nothing."
Shizune let go of him and said, "Carry on."
She looked around, but there was nothing she could help with, so she could only take the bowls and chopsticks out.
Soon, the spicy fish was served.
"Did you really make this?"
Tsunade blinked, somewhat disbelieving.
"He did."
Shizune handed Tsunade her chopsticks and said, "I saw it with my own eyes."
"Then I'll have to try it."
Tsunade picked up a piece of fish and tossed it into her mouth.
Her face immediately flushed slightly.
"It's a little spicy, but it tastes good."
Tsunade raised her eyebrows and said, "I've decided. From now on, you're doing the cooking!"
"Huh?"
Shizune stood rooted to the spot, dumbfounded.
Then what else could she do?
Oh no!
I'd become a stand-in!
Shihui Aburame glanced at Shizune and said, "I don't have that much time."
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