Chapter 400: Alcoholism! Danzo's little thoughts! Sprint ten chapters two!
Because the news of Fujiwara Tetsuya's return had already spread thoroughly among countless Villagers.
So, when Fujiwara Tetsuya returned to the Fujiwara, Tanaka, Uesugi clan grounds, Tanaka Jiro, Fujiwara Sachiko, and others were not too surprised… However, with the return of their backbone, a bonfire celebration was inevitable.
Amidst their chatter, the moonlight gradually faded… Senju Clan Grounds!
After the Senju Clan disbanded, no matter how grand the buildings in the Senju Clan Grounds were, they couldn't help but appear somewhat desolate.
When Fujiwara Tetsuya entered the Senju Clan Grounds carrying two pots of sake, there wasn't even a single person, let alone a stray cat or dog.
"Shizune… Sake! Go buy me sake! I want to drink…"
Dozens of meters away from where Tsunade lived, Fujiwara Tetsuya heard Tsunade's drunken voice, his gaze immediately paused, and he quickly walked forward.
"Senior Tsunade…"
When Fujiwara Tetsuya arrived at Tsunade's room, a small loli was frantically cleaning up the mess Tsunade had made.
"Hmm?"
"Oh, it's the brat Tetsuya… *hiccup* When did you get back?"
"Oh, it must have been the Old Man who called you back, right?"
After 'teacher' and 'Hokage-sama,' Tsunade's way of addressing Hiruzen Sarutobi had changed again.
Undoubtedly, the rift between these two master and disciple had deepened.
"Senior Tsunade, about Dan-senpai…"
"Dan…?"
At the mention of Kato Dan, Tsunade's eyes paused, as if recalling the scene of Kato Dan's death, a hint of terror on her face… "Phew ~ Senior Tsunade, I brought you two jars of good wine this time, it's a famous sake from the Land of Hot Springs."
Seeing Tsunade's change, Fujiwara Tetsuya couldn't help but sigh softly, then, carrying the two jars of wine, he slowly sat beside Tsunade… "Shizune, right?"
"Y-yes, Lord Tetsuya, I am Shizune."
"Please bring two more bowls, drinking with sake cups… is a bit too stingy."
"Hmm? Brat Tetsuya, if I'm not mistaken, you're not an adult yet, are you?"
"Kids who aren't adults aren't allowed to drink!"
After a long while, Tsunade gradually regained her composure.
However, Fujiwara Tetsuya could still detect Tsunade's fatigue from between her brows… "Adult, not an adult? What's the difference?"
"Besides, this is a famous sake from the Land of Hot Springs! If Senior Tsunade drinks it all by yourself, that would be a real shame."
With a chuckle, Fujiwara Tetsuya looked at Tsunade's hazy eyes, took the large bowl Shizune handed him, and poured himself a bowl first… He drank it all without a care.
"Right… That's a good realization, brat Tetsuya, what's the difference between being an adult or not."
… Although the alcohol content of sake is much lower than that of white spirits from his previous life.
But it couldn't withstand the quantity… Looking at the empty sake jars, and then at Tsunade, who was sound asleep with a sake bowl in her arms, Fujiwara Tetsuya only felt his head spinning… Time to go! If he didn't leave now… he'd really pass out.
"Senior Tsunade, the past will pass eventually…"
"You always have to consider yourself, the Senju Clan… at the very least, you have to consider Shizune!"
"This state of yours doesn't qualify you as a competent elder…"
"I believe that even Dan-senpai in the Pure Land World would want you to live well, and if it's you, you can definitely do it."
"So, Shizune… From now on, I'm entrusting Senior Tsunade to you."
He stroked Shizune's messy hair until her small face was flushed, almost dripping blood.
Fujiwara Tetsuya burped a few times and staggered out… "Did he leave?"
"Adults' matters are not for a child to worry about…"
Not long after Fujiwara Tetsuya left, Tsunade mumbled a few words as if in a trance, then fell completely asleep… "Hmm?"
"Since Lord Danzo is here, why not just come out directly…"
"If there's anything, just tell me directly… *hiccup* You know, I don't like being watched!"
"Whether it's Anbu or Root…"
By the river, Fujiwara Tetsuya splashed water on his face, trying to sober himself up this way… But alcohol, once it takes hold, besides a good night's sleep, other methods are truly useless.
"Even when heavily drunk, he can maintain such keen perception!"
"I should say, it truly is you… I will remind them to be careful."
"You also know that they are used to staying in the dark, and some of their actions are almost instinctive, making it difficult to change them all at once."
The moment Fujiwara Tetsuya finished speaking, a few figures suddenly appeared under the shade of a tree not far away, led by Danzo.
"Speak, Lord Danzo, if you're not busy secretly expanding Root, coming to find me at this time… do you have any instructions?"
Seeing Danzo stop not far away, Fujiwara Tetsuya couldn't help but chuckle, shook the water from his hands, and walked straight towards Danzo.
If it were two years ago, he might have been timid when he saw Danzo… But now, he wouldn't be!
Even in a drunken state, he still had the confidence to bend Danzo to his will.
"Not at all…"
"I just heard you were back and specifically came to see."
"Seeing is false, Lord Danzo wants to remind me not to forget our past agreement, right?"
"Don't worry, a person who takes something is beholden… I still have that much integrity."
"Since you can say that, this Old Man is relieved!"
This wasn't because Danzo was narrow-minded, but because… Fujiwara Tetsuya's strength had improved too rapidly.
Cooperation… is always based on equality, or some special interest demands.
Even if Fujiwara Tetsuya were to renege on their agreement now, he would have no means of retaliation. Otherwise… once the line was crossed, it would only needlessly create a powerful enemy for himself.
"As an elder, I still have to remind you… if you're not an adult, it's best not to drink alcohol."
"Alcohol numbs the nerves and affects a Ninja's training!"
… "Is that so?"
"Did that brat Tetsuya go to the Senju Clan Grounds?"
"He truly has a good heart…"
It must be said that although Hiruzen Sarutobi's handling of matters concerning his disciples and close friends… was somewhat lacking in finesse.
But his concern for Tsunade, Orochimaru, and Jiraiya was genuine.
To prevent anyone thoughtless from disturbing Tsunade, Hiruzen Sarutobi secretly dispatched an elite Anbu squad to guard the Senju Clan Grounds and Tsunade.
This was what Fujiwara Tetsuya mentioned when he met Danzo earlier, referring to the Anbu.
Because those four guys really lacked discretion; from the moment he started drinking until he left… their four pairs of eyes never left him.
"You have worked hard! As for Tsunade, I will trouble you to continue guarding her…"
"Hai ~"
Watching the Anbu members disappear, Hiruzen Sarutobi gradually fell into thought.
He also wasn't sure how long Tsunade… would need to heal the wounds in her heart and completely emerge from the shadows of the past.
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