Uchiha Ryōsuke naturally noticed the woman approaching him.
She had short hair, a quiet demeanor, and wore a fishnet outfit. Her figure was neither overly plump nor thin. Who else could this be but Tsunade's subordinate, Shizune?
'If I recall, her original ending wasn't great. She was still single in her fifties, becoming a leftover woman just like Tsunade.'
For a woman, that was a bit tragic. He wondered if he should "save" her as well. She truly seemed quite pitiable, and a sense of pitying affection rose within his heart. He stopped his training and took the initiative to walk toward her.
Seeing him approach, Shizune couldn't help but feel a bit nervous. She asked, "Excuse me, are you Uchiha Ryōsuke?"
"It's me," Ryōsuke replied.
Shizune felt a surge of pleasant surprise. He was so well-built, strong, and handsome. She immediately stated her purpose. "I am Shizune, a subordinate of Lady Tsunade. Lady Tsunade has requested your presence at the Senju Clan compound to discuss some matters."
Ryōsuke felt a flicker of doubt upon hearing this. He hadn't even sought out Tsunade yet, so why was she looking for him? This was, however, an opportunity.
Compared to Tsunade, the Shizune standing before him was also a very fine woman. Fair skin, short hair, and a quiet personality—she fit his aesthetic perfectly. He reached out directly and gripped Shizune's chin, tilting her head to observe her closely.
Shizune was utterly shocked. What was happening? Why did he suddenly make a move?
As the distance between them closed, a thick, masculine scent wafted from him, making Shizune's head feel a bit light. Her face began to flush a deep red. Seeing that Shizune didn't mean to resist but instead looked flustered and blushing, Ryōsuke leaned in directly.
She had a unique fragrance and was very soft; he couldn't help but savor the taste thoroughly. Shizune's eyes went wide. What was the situation? This was the first time she had ever experienced something like this. Was she being forcibly kissed?
Yet, his presence made her feel very comfortable. How could someone have such an attractive scent? She had originally thought about having a sweet romance with such a handsome and well-built man, but now, everything had skipped straight to the final stages—going all the way to a passionate kiss.
In her heart, she didn't want to push him away at all. This feeling was so thrilling. She even slowly closed her eyes.
Seeing Shizune like this, Ryōsuke realized that he wasn't the only one enjoying himself; she was enjoying it too. A bolder idea formed in his mind. His hands began to move.
Shizune's expression changed instantly. The large hands inside her clothes felt cold. It was itchy, a bit uncomfortable, and carried a strange sensation that she suddenly couldn't handle. She hurriedly pushed him away.
"No, not here. This is too shameful."
But how could her strength possibly push back Uchiha Ryōsuke? She reached into her clothes and grabbed Uchiha Ryōsuke's hands. Seeing her reaction, Ryōsuke naturally had no intention of forcing the issue. If he really wanted to, it would be impossible for Shizune to stop him. In fact, if he wished, Shizune could become his woman right then and there.
However, he withdrew his hands. Today's harvest had already exceeded his expectations. He hadn't expected Shizune to offer no resistance at first; her final refusal was merely due to her being unaccustomed to it. Taking her for himself should be a smooth process.
Shizune felt the hands on her "spheres" vanish, and that strange sensation gradually faded. She glanced at the man before her with a blushing face. Deep down, she felt incredibly ashamed.
'Shizune, what on earth are you doing? Acting like this just because you saw a handsome guy... where is your restraint?'
She had actually been kissed and toyed with like that. It was so embarrassing. Wouldn't this leave him with the image of her being a loose woman?
Looking at Shizune's burning face, Ryōsuke spoke directly. "Are you willing to be my woman?"
Shizune found it hard to believe. Was this the spirit of the Uchiha Clan's strongest man? The moment he opened his mouth, he wanted her to be his woman. This wasn't even about a sweet romance anymore; it was skipping straight to the final step. So dominant.
While it was natural to become his woman after a sweet romance, this was simply too bold. For a moment, she didn't know what choice to make. Honestly, following such a handsome man wouldn't be a loss for her, but after all, this was only their first meeting.
Ryōsuke said with a hint of disappointment, "Could it be that you are unwilling?"
Shizune quickly shook her head and said, "It's not that, it's just... isn't this too fast?"
Ryōsuke smiled and said, "Since it's not that, then you are my woman from now on."
Shizune looked dazed. She hadn't even agreed yet! This man just took it upon himself to decide; he was truly too overbearing.
Ryōsuke then changed the subject. "Didn't Tsunade have something to discuss with me? Let's go see her first."
He immediately began walking, giving Shizune no chance to refuse. He already knew where the Senju Clan compound was located. Although it had been empty for a long time, things were different now that Tsunade had returned.
Watching the man walk away, Shizune suddenly felt a bit angry. She hadn't even finished thinking about it! Seeing his figure getting further away, she could only chase after him, feeling quite helpless.
Actually, it seemed she really wasn't losing out, but it still felt strange. It had nothing to do with the "sweet romance" she had imagined; this man had essentially claimed her the moment they met. Her head felt a bit dizzy.
After walking for a while, the two arrived at the Senju Clan compound. Tsunade was already waiting in the reception room. There was a faint scent of dust in the air, likely left over from the cleaning.
As Tsunade looked at the person before her, he was exactly as Nara Shikaku had described. Uchiha Ryōsuke was indeed very young, looking almost immature. However, his body appeared exceptionally robust.
Tsunade couldn't quite figure it out. She naturally knew this youth relied on the Eight Inner Gates for his overwhelming strength, but the Eight Inner Gates required a powerful physique to function. How could someone so young possess such a formidable body?
Even she felt a bit startled looking at that powerful physique. Without even trading blows, she could tell he was strong. She found it hard to believe, but the facts were laid out plain as day before her. She had no choice but to believe it.