Chapter 93 — Yujiro: Time to Increase Tsunade's Affection Meter
Tsunade was different from Pakura and Mei Terumi.
Those two women had no path left to return to—
no home, no backing, no second chance.
But Tsunade still did.
If she ever decided she'd had enough,
she could grab Shizune and run off,
live her old hedonistic, decadent life again—
as long as she avoided getting distracted by a pachinko parlor on the roadside
and getting caught like last time.
At least… that was the illusion on the surface.
Watching Uchiha Yujiro's confident expression,
Tsunade quietly exhaled.
As if she'd actually want to return to that hopeless, empty drunken life.
Running around with Yujiro every day was far more exciting.
And if she ever relapsed into gambling?
No problem—
she could play cards with Pakura and Mei,
or drag Yujiro to make a fourth player
and sit down for a proper mahjong round.
Life was… fun.
But before she could enjoy that future, there was something she needed to deal with first.
Unease.
A deep, bone-deep unease.
Because everything about Yujiro screamed:
"I'm going to do something world-shaking."
And his methods were so brazen, so unrestrained,
it was as if this man did not fear anything on earth.
Tsunade even suspected that if the Sage of Six Paths himself appeared,
Yujiro would probably throw an arm around his shoulder and say:
"Yo, old man! You're finally here!
Come on, let's grab dinner and hit a bathhouse."
And the Sage might even be dragged along.
Strangely, this bold, reckless dominance was part of what drew Tsunade to him.
Women admire strength—even women who are already strong.
But still…
She had to ask him.
If she didn't get an answer,
the unease in her heart
would only grow stronger.
Super strong.
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Tsunade looked at Uchiha Yujiro with eyes full of complicated emotions,
waiting for him to answer—
though honestly, she'd even accept a pleasant lie at this point.
But before Yujiro even had the chance to speak—
she rushed on:
"Back then, you told me we'd restore the Senju clan.
That we'd have the Senju and Uchiha join forces."
She took a breath, her voice shaking slightly.
"But now… I can't understand you anymore.
What are you really trying to do?
You're not even aiming to become Hokage—you…"
(Her voice trailed off, anxiety overtaking her.)
Uchiha Yujiro raised a hand—
a quiet gesture telling her to stop—
then spoke calmly:
"Haven't I already told you what I want?"
His voice was gentle, but the confidence beneath it was unmistakable.
"I want world peace.
A better, fairer world.
To achieve that, I'll overthrow the Five Great Nations.
I'll elevate the status of shinobi.
I'll dismantle feudal power
and replace it with commerce and industry.
Everything I intend to do…
I already told you back when we built the Akatsuki."
He added with a soft laugh:
"But if you still feel uneasy, I can explain all of it again.
And if you feel that any of my actions cross a line—
you may leave whenever you wish.
I won't stop you.
Of course… I will be disappointed."
Tsunade blinked, stunned for a moment.
If Yujiro were just another crazy Uchiha,
his madness would be easier to understand.
But this man—
this man actually claimed he was a good person.
What kind of 'good person' laughs like "kukuku" with glowing Sharingan eyes?!
As Tsunade's expression wavered, Yujiro continued:
"To achieve my goal, I need comrades.
Strong, capable comrades.
And among them—
you are the woman I want the most."
The double meaning hit instantly.
Tsunade froze as he stepped closer, slowly taking her soft hand in his.
This time, he wasn't worried about her running away
or crushing his bones.
"Reviving the Senju,
uniting the Senju and Uchiha—
that's part of the new world I'm building.
And it's also my sincerity…
my gift…
to the greatest medical shinobi in the world."
His voice lowered.
"Does this answer satisfy you…
Tsunade-nee?"
As he spoke, Yujiro closed the distance between them further—
and further.
No—
he wasn't "close" anymore.
He was pressing into her space,
crossing that line where the air grew electric.
Tsunade could feel the heat of his body,
the predatory stance like a wall behind her,
and those black eyes—
deep, wild, almost glowing like awakened Sharingan.
His hair brushed her forehead.
His smile brushed her heart.
For a moment she nearly forgot why she came.
Her breath hitched—
should she react like a shy young maiden?
Or like a Roman she-wolf, pin him to the bed,
and devour him whole?
In the end—
She did neither.
Because while Tsunade was a Kage-level shinobi,
in romance…
she was a fluffy, clumsy little hatchling.
Yujiro's grin widened—
delighted that he, for once, was the one dominating a legendary sannin.
Seeing her flustered,
he leaned in even more boldly.
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[Sudden Mission: Tsunade's Love]
Objective: Enter a romantic relationship with Tsunade
Reward: Senju Clan Special Physique
(Love, boy! While you're young—love with everything you've got!)
Yujiro scoffed internally.
Tch.
As if I'd back down even without the mission.
He whispered:
"You're adorable, Tsunade-nee."
War, justice, saving the world—
all of that could wait.
There was only one mission now.
Though… maybe he'd stop here for tonight.
Phase B completed.
Phase C can wait just a bit longer.
"You little pervert…"
Tsunade glared, cheeks blazing,
feeling like a bug caught in a spider's web.
Fine…
if he wanted a kiss, she'd let him have that much.
But if he tried anything more—
she'd punch him into orbit.
Yes.
That was the plan.
She told herself that firmly.
And then Yujiro's smile drew closer.
And closer.
And the anger melted away.
Finally, with a small sigh of defeat—
Tsunade let him wrap an arm around her waist…
…and kissed him back.