When Tsunade returned, Nawaki was still lying on the tatami mat, showing no intention of getting up.
" Nawaki, what's wrong?"
When Tsunade saw Nawaki's broken state, her expression changed drastically. She had obtained a lot of information at the Jonin meeting, the most important of which was about Dan Katō. The Jonin who had been Jonin her a while ago, saying he wanted to learn Medical Ninjutsu, had been missing for half a month, and his fate was unknown.
She knew that when she encountered this situation, it was basically over.
This made her constantly think about Nawaki.
After the meeting ended, she rushed back, and when she saw Nawaki's utterly dejected expression, she was completely stunned.
"I'm fine..."
Nawaki stared blankly at the ceiling. He recognized his older sister's voice, but it didn't matter anymore. He suddenly realized that there was someone even more terrifying than his older sister.
Araki!
This person is even younger than me...
No!
He's not even human!
He's the devil!
Nawaki thought he could scare Araki into being his "brother-in-law," and that Araki would treat him better because of his fear of his older sister.
But...
This afternoon has passed.
Nawaki suddenly realized how gentle his older sister had been when she taught him.
"What's wrong with you?"
Tsunade walked over with a concerned expression. She was genuinely worried about what had just happened in the village and wanted to check on her younger brother.
"I'm fine, I'm really fine, I... I'm alright," Nawaki said naturally.
"What did Araki do to you?" Tsunade suddenly widened, a strange thought popping into her head.
"He... he spent the whole afternoon explaining medical theory to me..." Nawaki's lips turned pale as he said this.
"I see!"
Tsunade breathed a sigh of relief, then smiled easily and asked, "Did you learn it?"
"I understand." Nawaki nodded.
"You really learned it?" Tsunade's wide eyes were once again filled with shock. She had taught this younger brother before, but he genuinely had no interest in medicine.
"Really." Nawaki nodded again, still looking utterly hopeless.
"Then tell me, what did you learn this afternoon?" Tsunade immediately asked, hands on her hips.
"Sis, are you a devil too?" Nawaki raised an eyebrow sharply.
"If you don't tell me, it means you haven't learned it and you're lying to me. Do you know the consequences of lying to me in the medical field!" Tsunade immediately clenched her fist. Clearly, her fist was hard; if this punch landed, Nawaki would probably cry for a long time. She then said, "If you know it, you know it; if you don't, you don't. I hate it when you lie!"
"Why..."
Helpless, Nawaki sighed silently and then recounted all the medical knowledge that Araki had taught him that afternoon.
These things left a very deep impression on his mind.
It was as if Araki had imprinted it on his mind.
He didn't know what happened either.
It felt like Araki was patiently explaining things to him over and over again, until he understood them. Even now, his ears are still ringing.
Most importantly...
Nawaki felt dizzy and disoriented throughout the entire process, and had no idea how it happened.
But at the end, I felt almost completely exhausted.
This buzzing sound is annoying enough.
But my older sister insisted that he repeat it.
devil!
Two devils!
Those medical students are all bullies!
Nawaki was completely helpless. From childhood, the person who treated him the best to him was his older sister, and the person who was the harshest to him was also his older sister. When he disobeyed, she would really beat him!
My sister's punches are incredibly painful!
Nawaki had never been punched harder than that!
Moreover, my older sister can avoid all vital points, ensuring he won't be affected by the beating, and might even heal him.
"You... you actually know how to do it!"
Tsunade's eyes widened in shock. She knew her younger brother's situation all too well, and suddenly she felt a newfound respect for Araki.
Araki actually managed to solve such an age-old problem!
"Now you believe me, right?" Nawaki's voice became even weaker, as if he had used up all his strength to explain the medical knowledge, and he was even more exhausted.
"I believe you."
Tsunade nodded. She had tested Nawaki before, and at that time Nawaki did not have this knowledge. Now he could talk about it relatively fluently, so it seemed that Araki had put in a lot of effort this afternoon.
Does Araki have a better solution?
Or is it because they are of similar age and have more in common, making it easier for them to learn together?
Or perhaps Araki was able to pinpoint the exact method to open the Nawaki?
Regardless of the reason...
In Tsunade's heart, Araki's image became even more towering. After all, it was incredibly difficult to do something like that; even she couldn't do it.
"I understand. Starting tomorrow, I will set aside some time for Araki to teach you until you have fully mastered the basic medical knowledge."
Swish!
These words were spoken.
Nawaki stood up abruptly.
"You, you, you, you are the devil!"
Nawaki raised his finger tremblingly and pointed at Tsunade. He now felt an inexplicable fear of Araki, especially when he thought about the posture Araki had taught him today, which made him feel extremely sad.
"What did you say?" Tsunade waved her fist in front of Nawaki, making it appear even harder.
You are all devils!
Nawaki's mentality collapsed at that moment. He couldn't talk to anyone, and he couldn't fight back. He couldn't live like this anymore; there was absolutely no hope left.
Instantly.
Nawaki lay back on the tatami mat.
The whole person made a "tai" gesture, and his empty eyes continued to stare at the ceiling.
"I regret it. I think Araki shouldn't be 'brother-in-law'. It's not fun at all," Nawaki muttered to himself.
"What did you say?" Tsunade faintly heard a sound, and her eyebrows immediately furrowed, as if she was about to throw a punch.
"He's even scarier than you, older sister. If he really becomes my 'brother-in-law,' my good days will be over," Nawaki said helplessly.
"What nonsense are you talking about!"
As Tsunade's voice of shame and indignation rang out, a violent tremor erupted on the tatami mat, shaking the surrounding ground as if it had been subjected to an extremely strong impact, resembling an earthquake.
Araki didn't go straight to his training; instead, he returned home. As soon as he entered, he didn't hear the usual welcoming voices, but he was certain someone was inside, as he could hear some rustling sounds.
Araki didn't think much of it and went straight to open the door. The moment he opened it, he paused for a moment and said, "I'm back."
"Ah!"
The two people inside the room seemed to have heard Araki's voice, and immediately made a startled sound. Then the door opened, and Uchiha Mikoto's delicate oval face peeked out slightly, her cheeks flushed, showing a strong sense of shyness.
besides.
Araki also felt a feeling that he couldn't quite explain.
seem...
They are doing something shady.
That's the look of someone caught red-handed.
"You, why are you back?"
Uchiha Mikoto's voice betrayed her barely concealed panic. She still only peeked out with her head slightly raised, but her body movements were unsteady, as if she were doing something inside, making it seem like they were communicating a secret signal.
"I..."
Araki was stunned for a moment. Even he felt a little awkward about the situation, unsure whether to improve or back down, whether to stay or leave, as if he had stumbled upon something.
This was something he hadn't anticipated at all.
Could these two be...?
I dare not think about it anymore!
" Araki?"
A moment later, the door opened, and Kushina's oval face appeared, her cheeks flushed, her eyes radiating a captivating charm.
I thought you weren't coming back at this hour.
Kushina scratched her head and walked out. Her first few steps looked unsteady, as if she was struggling to walk.
"You..."
Just as Araki was about to say something, he smelled the odor of alcohol coming from the open bedroom door.
Immediately afterwards.