Outside the tavern, a few people who had just come out didn't get far before stopping. Instead, they silently observed what was happening inside. Sure enough, not long after, a crack appeared in the wall, and loud noises constantly echoed out.
Shizune asked with concern, "Jiraiya-sama, do you think Uncle will be okay?"
Jiraiya replied uncertainly, "He probably won't die from a beating."
Hearing that, Shizune felt it wasn't reassuring at all. However, she didn't dare to step inside herself, so she looked toward Hakuto.
Hakuto smiled and said, "It's fine. Tsunade's Medical Ninjutsu is very skillful. As long as there's still a breath left, he can be saved."
Meanwhile, Naruto, who was happily reading a book, hadn't yet figured out what was going on. But when it sounded like his idol, the author, was about to get attacked, how could he just sit there?
"Ah, none of you are doing anything? Then I'll go check it out!" Naruto closed his book, volunteered bravely, and rushed forward.
"Wait—" they all shouted simultaneously but failed to stop him.
Naruto pushed hard against the tavern door, only for ripples to appear across its wooden surface. A flash of blue light vanished instantly as a powerful force rebounded from the door. Naruto rolled backward through the air, thrown off by the impact.
"What happened?" Naruto looked dizzy, unable to make sense of the situation.
"A barrier," Hakuto explained, her eyes sparkling with fascination. "So amazing! How was this done? I didn't even notice it at all!"
Jiraiya noticed something else as well — being the only one of the Sannin who had mastered Sage Mode, he could clearly sense that the energy within the barrier was different from ordinary chakra.
It was the fluctuation of Sage Art power. It couldn't have been Tsunade. Could it be... Yes, it must be him. Never thought he'd also learned Sage techniques.
At that thought, Jiraiya couldn't help but marvel at Anya's talent. Now that he had Sage Art backing him up, there was nothing to worry about.
Jiraiya-sama laughed heartily and said, "You haven't even finished eating yet. Come on, let's go to another place. My treat."
"Yay, great! I want ramen!" Recovering from the dizziness, Naruto immediately expressed his request.
Inside the tavern, the storm had passed. Tsunade felt as though she were a small fishing boat adrift at sea, battered by relentless waves with no idea where she was.
At that moment, Anya locked eyes with Tsunade, his lips curling into a smile as a surge of unshakable pride welled up inside him. He couldn't help it; it was simply because back then…
Tsunade caught the faintly smug glint in Anya's eyes, but felt too weak to resist, merely rolling her eyes and muttering, "Always picking on me."
She felt as though Anya was the nemesis fate had assigned to her — she had no counter and no strength left to fight back. He had her wrapped around his finger again — all it took was a few sentences.
Damn it. She'd sworn never to forgive him again.
When she saw Anya leaning down toward her again, Tsunade thought he was getting wild again and bracing for another round, a rare flicker of apprehension flashed across her eyes.
Anya whispered gently, "Relax, it'll be over soon."
Lips met as a gentle force flowed from Anya into Tsunade's body. Her previously exhausted form instantly radiated energy, every cell in her body seemed to cheer, as though she'd rejuvenated by decades. What was this feeling?
Tsunade was startled. After silently experiencing it for a moment, she suddenly understood. She forcefully pushed Anya away and asked sharply, "This is... Sage Chakra of Shikkotsu Forest?"
"Yes," Anya replied, then asked, "Feeling better?"
Tsunade didn't answer. Her expression turned melancholy as she murmured, "I never thought anyone else would master the Sage Arts of Shikkotsu Forest aside from my grandfather."
Anya consoled her, "I know you're grieving for your parents. I met them in Shikkotsu Forest."
"What?" Tsunade exclaimed in shock, grabbing Anya's arm. "Seriously? Are they still alive?"
"Ah, it was their spiritual energy," Anya sighed. "They left their final vitality to me in their spiritual forms. Without them, I probably would've died in Shikkotsu Forest long ago. Fortunately, I recognized them, and I promised them—you're my woman, Tsunade. I'll definitely cherish you."
Anya now held a necklace in his hand—one that Tsunade had gifted him long ago.
"Look, I've been carefully preserving it."
Tsunade focused on the necklace, memories flashing through her eyes. Suddenly, she stood up and pushed Anya to the ground with force, saying angrily, "You always rely on sweet talk, thinking you can turn things around just by learning Sage Arts? Not a chance."
Thus, a new playful match commenced.
In the end, Anya fell asleep holding Tsunade tightly. When they awoke, morning light had already filled the room. Fortunately, the barrier remained intact; otherwise, anyone entering would've been shocked by the tavern's disarray—the playful match had truly been too fierce.
As Tsunade woke, recalling yesterday's events, she still felt it was somewhat surreal.
However, this sense of unreality quickly vanished in Anya's embrace.
Tsunade blushed as she looked at the mess scattered across the floor and said, "Come on, get this cleaned up. Also, my clothes from yesterday were all torn by you."
After greedily cupping the two [Planetary Devastation], Anya casually picked Tsunade up and kissed her, saying leisurely, "This is Tsunokoe Street, a town famous for gambling lovers, so yesterday I already bought this place. I'm planning to renovate it thoroughly. When you step down as Hokage in the future, you can come here to play anytime."
Upon hearing this, Tsunade's eyes flickered with interest, but she still spoke bluntly, "You know my luck at gambling is terrible, yet you dare invite me to play here."
"Gambling's all about fun, isn't it? Fat Sheep." Anya affectionately called Tsunade by her nickname.
"Damn it."
The two roughhoused playfully, laughing together.
At that moment, Shizune's voice came from outside the door.
"Hey, it's already been a full day. Uncle An'ya, are you still alive? Tsunade-sama, when are you planning to return to Konoha?"
This voice startled both of them simultaneously. Tsunade quickly asked, "What should we do now? Hurry and get dressed."
"Don't panic, I've got something here." Anya calmly pulled out a jumpsuit.
Tsunade didn't say much, simply took the clothes and put them on. However, since it was her first time wearing a dress in her entire life, she felt extremely uncomfortable and awkward, especially around her chest where it felt suffocating.
Tsunade complained, "Where did you buy this? It's too small."
Anyaku looked her over with amusement and chuckled, "There are very few dresses that suit you. Just make do for now. Once we return to Konoha, I'll have someone tailor one specifically for you."
Tsunade shook her head in refusal. "No need. I don't like wearing this kind of clothing—it's inconvenient."
"No way," Anyaku insisted stubbornly. "From now on, you're not allowed to wear revealing clothes—only I am allowed to see you like that."
Tsunade stared at Anyaku in disbelief. She couldn't believe those words had come out of his mouth—it sounded exactly like something a kid would say.
"Stop staring. I know what you're thinking," Anyaku said, standing up and displaying his flawless body. "If we go by my current physical age, I really am just a child."
As a medical ninja, and having learned quite a bit about him yesterday, Tsunade understood that Anyaku wasn't lying. But when she thought about her real age, her expression soured…
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