The next day.
Today was August 2.
At the Yuhi residence.
Kurenai was eating breakfast while speaking to Seiryū.
"Seiryū, today is Tsunade-sensei's birthday. When it was my birthday, she even treated us to a meal…"
At this point, Kurenai paused.
She smiled awkwardly and did not continue.
She already knew that time it was actually Seiryū who paid.
So she changed her words.
"Tsunade-sensei usually takes good care of us. Should we buy a gift for her?"
Today was Tsunade's birthday, and she had learned it from Shizune.
Tsunade usually took good care of them, so she felt they should give her a gift.
Hearing this, Seiryū revealed dead fish eyes and said calmly,
"I've indeed received quite a lot of her 'care.' I also want to give her a very memorable 'gift,' but I can't do that yet."
This kind of care was not the same as the other kind.
Tsunade really did "take care" of him quite a lot.
Kurenai fell silent.
The resentment was strong.
But it was also reasonable.
Seiryū and Tsunade often fought each other. This was their special way of getting along.
"You don't need to give something too special. Tsunade-sama doesn't lack anything."
Shinku was also eating. It was a rare day off for him, and he had been listening to the conversation between the two children.
He had clearly misunderstood the meaning and smiled as he spoke.
"It's more about the intention. As Tsunade-sama's disciple, no matter what you give her, she will definitely be happy."
Once again he felt that adopting Seiryū was the most correct decision he had ever made.
Two of the Sannin, Jiraiya-sama and Tsunade-sama, had both taken Seiryū as their disciple.
That was extremely unbelievable.
Even his daughter's Jōnin instructor was Tsunade-sama.
All of this was worth bragging about.
Many friends and colleagues had shown him envious looks after learning about it.
This made him extremely proud.
Seiryū muttered,
"I never admitted that I'm that bad woman's disciple."
"Forget it. For the sake of the Strength of a Hundred Seal, Kurenai, let's go buy a gift later. Help me decide what to buy."
Although Seiryū did not admit he was Tsunade's disciple, aside from occasionally giving him extra "care," Tsunade did take good care of him.
At least she acted more like a teacher than Jiraiya.
Since he knew it was her birthday, he might as well buy her a gift.
"Hehe, okay!"
Kurenai smiled happily.
She could go out shopping with Seiryū.
This counted as a kind of date, right?
After finishing breakfast,
Seiryū and Kurenai left the house and headed toward the commercial street.
"Hey, little Seiryū, little Kurenai. Where are you two going?"
Just as they were about to reach the commercial street, a cheerful female voice called out to them.
Seiryū and Kurenai looked over and saw Kushina waving at them.
Kurenai looked at Kushina as she approached and complained unhappily.
"Seriously, Kushina-nee, didn't I say not to call me little Kurenai? That name is the same as a ninja dog I know."
"Haha, sorry, sorry."
Kushina laughed.
But judging from her expression, she would definitely call her that again next time.
Seiryū also greeted Kushina before asking curiously,
"Kushina-nee, did senpai go out on a mission again today?"
"Yes."
Kushina nodded, then pouted as she complained.
"Ever since he became a Jōnin instructor, he's been busy all the time. He doesn't even have much time to stay with me."
Seiryū, who had already gotten used to eating dog food from them, shrugged.
"Senpai is saving up the bride price for the future."
"Hahaha, your mouth is really sweet."
Kushina laughed loudly and reached out to rub Seiryū's head, but he dodged.
Feeling slightly displeased, she snorted and asked the two of them,
"Are you here to buy something?"
Kurenai explained,
"Today is Tsunade-sensei's birthday. We plan to buy a gift for her."
"Tsunade-nee's birthday?"
Kushina calculated the date and realized it was indeed correct. However, she said with surprise.
"I remember Tsunade-nee doesn't celebrate her birthday, right?"
Seiryū waved his hand.
"Kurenai, let's go home. We're not buying anything."
The two girls were speechless.
Kushina said helplessly, "You're way too realistic. That's not good Seiryū."
Kurenai also added,
"Seiryū, that's really not good."
Without giving Seiryū a chance to refuse, Kushina waved her hand boldly.
"How about this. Tsunade-nee took good care of me when I was little too. I'll also buy a gift for her. Come on, let's go take a look!"
Seiryū was half forced into coming along and entered a shop with them.
After wandering around the shop for a while, Kushina had not decided what to buy yet. She noticed Seiryū standing in front of a counter and walked over curiously.
"Seiryū, what are you looking at?"
"Hm? Nail polish? Now that I think about it, Tsunade-sama often paints her nails too. That's a good gift."
Kushina noticed that Seiryū was standing at the cosmetics counter for women and looking at a bottle of nail polish.
Seiryū nodded.
"I think it's pretty good too. It's made from mixed medicinal herbs. Besides looking nice, it also has some nourishing effects. The most important thing is that it's non-toxic. Even if it's accidentally eaten, it won't harm the body."
"???"
Kushina tilted her head.
Why would nail polish need to consider whether it could be eaten?
Strange.
Fortunately, she was already used to Seiryū's unusual thinking and did not dwell on it.
She said, "What color are you planning to buy? Tsunade-nee often uses red nail polish. She probably likes red."
Seiryū spoke seriously.
"Red is good, but I don't like it. Natural color is the best. I plan to buy transparent nail polish."
Kushina did not understand his real meaning and said helplessly,
"You're buying someone a gift but still considering whether you like it?"
Seiryū glanced at her and sighed.
"You don't understand."
She understood nothing.
Red was charming and seductive, but natural color was actually the most beautiful.
Kushina was speechless.
This kid was a little irritating.
Too lazy to argue with him, Kushina waved her hand.
"Alright, alright. Once you buy it, let me take a look too. I don't know what to buy."
"Think about it yourself. I don't know either."
"You brat…"
The three of them soon finished buying their gifts.
Kurenai bought a pair of earrings, while Kushina bought skincare products.
Seeing what Kushina bought, Seiryū immediately complained.
"Are you crazy? She learned the Strength of a Hundred Seal. Her skin is as smooth as tofu. Why would she need skincare products?"
"Hmph!"
Kushina imitated Seiryū's earlier tone and shook her head with a sigh.
"You don't understand."
Seiryū's face darkened.
Kushina burst into laughter.
"Seiryū, that expression of yours is really interesting."
"But you really don't understand. Skincare products are not only for maintaining skin. They can also enhance a woman's temperament."
(To be continued.)
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