After Araki left the classroom, he stopped thinking about these things; all he could think about was how to make the Explosive Tag.
He is currently in the most preliminary theoretical stage, without any practical application. Various accidents may occur during the production process. The clearer he thinks about it beforehand, the more problems he can avoid.
Not long after.
Araki arrived at Tsunade's doorstep.
Eating at Tsunade's house has become a daily routine.
This was something Araki had never considered before. The younger version of Tsunade could actually cook, and the taste was passable, but having something to eat was better than nothing. It was this money saved on food that allowed him to create two wooden aerosol paralyzing poison balls.
Araki stood at the door of Tsunade's house and took out a key directly from his ninja tool bag. This key originally belonged to Nawaki, but became his after Nawaki was grounded.
"I'm back!"
Araki opened the door with practiced ease, as if he were back in his own home. He immediately changed into slippers upon entering, showing no signs of unfamiliarity whatsoever. In fact, in some ways, he spent more time here than at home.
"Elder brother!!!"
Suddenly, a dark figure lunged at Araki, as if it had been rehearsed beforehand, and began to cry, crying very intensely.
The dark figure was none other than Nawaki.
"No."
Araki didn't even need to listen; he knew what Nawaki wanted to say—it was nothing more than going out to play. If he agreed to that, he wouldn't be able to explain it to Tsunade.
"Boss! You're my boss! You'll always be my boss! Isn't that enough? If I become Hokage, you'll be the boss of the Hokage!"
Nawaki was practically begging Araki for mercy; he was on the verge of developing depression, his whole demeanor was off, and his spirits were all jumping around.
"No!" Araki shook his head again, his heart as hard as stone.
"I agree to you being my brother-in-law!" Nawaki roared suddenly, his hysterical outburst like the release of the last pent-up emotions within him. He was about to say, "Is that alright now?", but before he could finish, he heard the sound of the door lock turning, forcibly swallowing back the rest of his words.
creak...
Just then, the door behind Araki opened.
Tsunade, her face darkening, walked in, glared at her younger brother, and with a twitch of her lips, said, "Who do you approve of being my brother-in-law?"
"No... nobody..."
Nawaki sensed his older sister's strong aura and immediately backed down. He had been feeling stifled lately and had been imagining many scenarios out of boredom, one of which was that Araki became his brother-in-law.
Chapter 32 The Imagination Monster (Ten Chapters, Please Subscribe and Vote)
"You'd better explain yourself more clearly!"
Tsunade stepped into the house and stood right behind Araki. The two were so close that Araki could smell the unique fragrance that only Tsunade possessed.
This is a unique fragrance.
Araki had also smelled a fragrance on Kushina before; the feeling was like a budding flower, its scent fresh yet subtle.
Tsunade exudes a mature and fiery fragrance; just a light whiff is enough to intoxicate, easily causing one to lose their senses and become unable to control themselves.
If it had been Tsunade last night...
Araki felt he might lose interest in researching Explosive Tag!
but...
He didn't dare to actually do anything.
He knew about Jiraiya's broken ribs.
That's why Araki felt that Tsunade seemed to be angry, so he didn't dare to move and just stood there quietly. However, he could feel Tsunade getting closer and closer to him, especially her proud curves, which seemed to be able to press against his back at any moment.
It's over!
Araki's breathing became rapid.
Being too sensitive isn't a good thing either!
At such close range, he could clearly feel even the slightest movement of air and its kinetic energy. It was as if his mind had radar, allowing him to visualize Tsunade behind him.
That chest, rising and falling with anger...
And that expression on his face, which seemed to suggest he was about to teach Nawaki a lesson.
"No... no... nothing... nothing at all..."
After taking two steps back, Nawaki lost his balance and sat down on the ground, his face full of panic.
This scene gave Araki a sense of familiarity.
It's like Naruto seeing Sakura.
Or perhaps Luffy met Nami.
Completely suppressed.
"Snort!"
Tsunade snorted coldly, then said nothing more, seemingly having vented her anger, and didn't say anything to Araki.
Just then...
Araki sensed Tsunade begin to bend over.
They're probably getting ready to change their shoes.
However, the shoe cabinet was blocked by myself.
" Araki, stop standing there like an idiot. We're going to test you today!" Tsunade's voice had softened considerably, changing from her previous furious tone, and even carrying a hint of shyness, as if she had been affected by being called "brother-in-law."
"Yes!"
Araki immediately stepped aside and conceded. He didn't think much of it. At this moment, Dan Katō was still around. Even if he hadn't succeeded in winning her over yet, he had indeed succeeded in the past. So he didn't even consider that possibility.
only...
Araki gave up his spot.
I glanced back as if possessed.
That glance came precisely at the moment Tsunade bent down to change her shoes.
"Cough cough... cough..."
Araki quickly turned his head back, and at that moment, he choked on his own saliva, with only two thoughts in his mind.
So big!
So fair-skinned!
It was so bright and dazzling that I couldn't even look directly at it!
If I keep looking at it like this, I'll easily get distracted during the exam. If I don't pass, it might not be so easy when I face Tsunade again; she might become stricter.
Let's eat!
Tsunade's voice came from behind Araki. She took out a bag containing three lunchboxes filled with rice balls.
"I brought you lunchboxes. After you eat, the assessment will begin."
Tsunade placed the bag on the table and went to the bathroom to wash her hands. When she came out, she didn't forget to give Nawaki a fierce glare. This money-losing little brother of hers actually told a child younger than him that he wanted the other child to be his brother-in-law. What kind of nonsense is this!
With such a huge age gap, why would he want to be brother-in-law? Is he out of his mind?!
Tsunade shook her head helplessly. She didn't take those words seriously at all. She hadn't even thought about it, especially with such a big age gap, it was impossible for her to think in that direction.
" Nawaki, take a good look later at how Araki passed the exam. We're both studying, so focus on your studies and stop daydreaming about useless things!" Tsunade said irritably.
"Yes."
Nawaki replied listlessly.
Immediately afterwards.
He looked towards Araki.
A strange feeling suddenly arose in my heart.
What just happened should have made Araki feel embarrassed, but he seems completely unfazed.
Doesn't he want to be my brother-in-law?
A thought suddenly popped into Nawaki's mind, and his gaze toward Araki became strange; his stance had now changed.
Just moments before, he was on Araki's side, supporting Araki becoming his brother-in-law. Even though he was having wild thoughts because he was going crazy from being cooped up at home, he still felt it was acceptable. So what if he's a little younger than his older sister? It doesn't matter at all!
But now he realizes something is wrong!
Could it be that Araki dislikes his older sister because she's more than ten years older than him?
no!
Nawaki immediately sided with his older sister and decided to start attacking Araki, criticizing this foolish behavior of making a big deal out of age difference!
Neither Tsunade nor Araki knew that this home quarantine would turn Nawaki, such a cheerful and optimistic young man, into a person with a vivid imagination.
If they knew...
We will definitely allow Nawaki to go out for some fresh air, relax, and live a healthier and more optimistic life.
Neither of them has agreed to let Nawaki go out yet, since the danger still exists, and staying put for a while longer won't be a problem.
What they didn't know was...
After holding back for a while, what Nawaki came up with scared even himself. He immediately regarded his older sister and Araki as accomplices.
After the meal.
After Tsunade cleared the dining table.
He took out two scrolls and handed them to Araki and Nawaki respectively. The scrolls contained the content of the assessment.
" Araki, Nawaki, you two answer together. There's no time limit; you can take your time and think carefully. When saving lives, we need to race against time, but when studying, we must pay even more attention to accuracy. If we don't master solid knowledge, any mistake we make in the future could be life-threatening!"
Tsunade's expression turned serious again; she became extremely solemn whenever the topic turned to medicine.
"Medicine is not child's play. We are here to treat patients, and we must be extremely careful to avoid causing them further harm during treatment. Only by constantly honing our skills can we become excellent medical-nin trusted by our comrades!"