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Jiraiya made a special trip back from outside the village, clutching a carefully wrapped gift box tightly in his hand, his face bearing a smile that was a mixture of anticipation and trepidation.
"Hehe, I wonder if Tsunade will like this gift..."
He pondered to himself, and the image of Tsunade being deeply moved, even throwing herself into his arms, kept flashing through his mind.
As he pondered, his expression gradually became dreamy and distorted, as he became completely immersed in his own fantasy world.
Unbeknownst to him, two people disguised by the "Eliminating Face Technique" were watching him.
"Jiraiya is still the same as always."
Kato cut off the secret passage.
He's still as frivolous as ever, and he has some designs on Tsunade.
Despite his mild temperament, he couldn't help but feel a slight displeasure when he saw Jiraiya so openly pursuing Tsunade.
Orochimaru keenly sensed the change in his emotions and let out a low chuckle:
"Heh heh, don't forget, in the eyes of the world, you've been dead for many years."
"……you're right."
Kato Dan's eyes dimmed, and he nodded helplessly.
Orochimaru's words awakened him; Jiraiya only began his pursuit after the end of his life.
Moreover, he and Tsunade never officially established a relationship, and even if they had once loved each other, he shouldn't have expected Tsunade to remain a widow for him for the rest of her life.
Kato Dan asked himself if he could do something so selfish.
I was just acting on impulse, but now that I've calmed down, I can look at it rationally.
"Let's take advantage of the darkness to move out."
Orochimaru called to Kato Dan, and the two quickly headed to the memorial monument in Konoha.
There are many organizations of the dead there, and by digging up their graves, one can obtain some of their genetic information.
Through this part, one can use the "Impure World Reincarnation Technique" to be resurrected.
……
Wood Leaf Grilled Meat Q.
Some people who knew Tsunade well came here.
She only wanted to have a small birthday party this time.
Kiyoshi glanced around at the people there and found that only Shizune was there.
Including Jiraiya, who hasn't arrived yet, there are only four people in total.
"That guy, he probably went off somewhere to have some fun again, didn't he?"
Tsunade frowned in displeasure, her fingers unconsciously tapping the table.
He originally wanted to invite the old man along, but unfortunately, his master's wife, Sarutobi Biwako, had sustained a hidden injury during the last raid on the village by the Shinkyo organization.
In addition, as people age, many things become difficult to change even with medical ninjutsu.
Hiruzen Sarutobi is currently at home taking care of Biwako Sarutobi. It is said that Asuma Sarutobi learned of this and asked the daimyo for leave to return home.
"It shouldn't take too long."
Kiyoshi sensed that Jiraiya was also heading this way.
In addition, he sensed Orochimaru's chakra, as well as an unfamiliar chakra.
"Let's have a drink first."
Tsunade grew impatient and pushed the full cup of sake towards Kiyoshi, then tilted her head back and drank it all in one gulp.
After a few drinks, a charming blush appeared on her cheeks.
"We haven't even started eating yet, so don't get drunk."
Kiyoshi turned to look at Tsunade, whose face was already slightly flushed.
"Where am I drunk?"
Tsunade drank another cup while she was talking.
"Lady Tsunade... your face is all red," Shizune whispered a reminder.
"You two disciples, you've started to boss your master around?"
Tsunade glared at Shizune with feigned displeasure, but couldn't hide the smile on her lips.
"Yes, yes, Lady Tsunade."
Silently, with an expression that says "you're the boss."
"Lady Tsunade has a unique charm in this pose."
Kiyoshi smiled, raised his glass, and drank it all in one gulp.
The alcohol was broken down in an instant.
In reality, Kiyoshi rarely gets completely drunk.
The effects of these drinks on his health were extremely minimal.
Unless Kiyoshi develops a liquor with an extremely high alcohol content.
But that's meaningless. Kiyoshi doesn't really like drinking; it numbs his mind, and he doesn't like that feeling.
"Grumpy."
A strange light flickered in Tsunade's eyes, then she lowered her head and watched the bubbles rising from the wine.
"By the way, where's the gift?"
Tsunade opened her arms without any hesitation and spoke with a self-righteous air.
Shizune was the first to present a beautifully wrapped gift box. Tsunade opened it and found a finely crafted scalpel.
"very nice."
She weighed the knife in her hand, her eyes softening.
"You must have put a lot of thought into it."
Tsunade could tell that the scalpel was better than the one she had used before; the little guy had clearly put in a lot of effort.
She then looked at Kiyoshi.
There were no words spoken.
Kiyoshi could tell that Tsunade was asking him why he hadn't taken out the gift yet.
Their anticipation was palpable.
"This is a gift for Lady Tsunade, representing my feelings."
Kiyoshi also took out a gift box, and inside was a necklace.
At the very center is a jade-colored crystal magatama, strung together by a white bone chain.
This is a necklace that Kiyoshi made in the same style as Kushina's.
He made only minor adjustments to the surface of the jade-colored barrier, changing the direction of some small patterns and textures.
"You didn't know I had a necklace?"
Tsunade looked at the gift from Kiyoshi, a slight smile playing on her lips, and her eyebrows seemed to curve downwards as well.
"of course I know."
Kiyoshi's gaze inadvertently swept over the scenery at her collar.
Ravines.
A ravine is a narrow crevice formed by the squeezing of two massive mountains on either side.
The weight on Tsunade's slender waist made people tremble, and her sleeveless top seemed to be rustling slightly.
"You knew it and still bought it, you wasteful brat."
"I made this myself."
Kiyoshi's answer surprised Tsunade.
She examined the necklace again more closely.
self-made?
Tsunade examined the necklace again and discovered that it contained a "Sage Chakra".
Just like the First Hokage necklace left by his grandfather Hashirama Senju, it contains some chakra.
Such a gift...
Tsunade reached out and grasped the necklace on her chest.
She was used to seeing gold and silver treasures and expensive jewelry, and never took off the necklace on her chest.
After a long silence, Tsunade took off the First Hokage's necklace for the first time, and then put on the necklace that Kiyoshi had given her.
The jade-colored magatama trembled between the ravines, almost slipping into them.
"Kid, you've got good skills."
Tsunade smiled slightly, as if the air itself brightened for a moment.
This was the first time she had received such a gift.
He truly deserves to be her disciple.
Tsunade's brown pupils reflected Kiyoshi's face.
Ok……
Disciples...
Tsunade suddenly felt a pain.
Is that all there is to it?
For no apparent reason, Tsunade picked up her wine glass and took another sip.
Tonight is a good day for getting drunk.
After Tsunade had drunk several cups, Jiraiya rushed over.
"Sorry I'm late."
Jiraiya smiled apologetically at Tsunade while taking out the gift he had carefully prepared.
With Kiyoshi's masterpiece as an example, Tsunade was less concerned about what Jiraiya would give her.
Out of respect for Jiraiya, Tsunade accepted it.
When she opened the gift, four bright characters appeared before her eyes.
Intimate Violence.
"..."
The veins on Tsunade's forehead bulged out in a "well" shape.
Her hands clenched and unclenched, then unclenched again.
Finally, remembering the gift Kiyoshi had given him, he managed to suppress his anger and refrain from punching Jiraiya away.
She patiently flipped through a few pages, but the contents made her face grow increasingly grim.
"Snapped!"
The book was slammed hard into Jiraiya's face.
"Keep this book for yourself to enjoy!"
"Don't be so clueless about art, Tsunade!"
Jiraiya cried out in grievance,
This is the culmination of his hard work, and it became a bestseller in adult books and magazines as soon as it was released.
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