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The night air was cool and carried a gentle breeze as Naruto walked leisurely back to his room at the inn. Dressed in a loose robe, his chiseled chest partially visible, water droplets still clung to his spiky red hair and rolled lazily down his well-defined muscles. His ocean-blue eyes shimmered under the faint moonlight, giving him an ethereal charm that could make even the most disciplined heart falter.
Unbeknownst to him—or rather, as he planned—Tsunade Senju was waiting nearby, leaning against the wall with her arms crossed, her golden-hazel eyes burning with determination. After the earlier incident, she had no intention of letting him off easily.
"I'm going to teach that bastard a lesson," Tsunade muttered to herself.
But when she saw him approaching, her sharp retort caught in her throat. Her gaze lingered on his exposed chest, following the droplets of water trailing down his toned abs. Her heartbeat quickened, an unfamiliar heat rising to her cheeks.
Damn it, pull yourself together, Tsunade! She scolded herself, forcing her gaze upward.
Standing slightly behind her, Shizune wasn't faring much better. Her mouth parted slightly as she stared, her dark eyes fixed on his physique. She swallowed hard, her cheeks flushing as her fingers twitched.
A dangerous thought crossed her mind—what would it feel like to run her hands along those muscles?
Naruto noticed their reactions immediately, a mischievous grin spreading across his face. Ah, my irresistible Charm... They look so cute!
"You know," He began, his tone teasing, "If you two keep staring at me like that, people might get the wrong idea."
Tsunade blinked, snapping out of her daze.
"Don't flatter yourself!" She barked, though her cheeks were still flushed.
Naruto chuckled. "Sure, sure. So, what are you doing here Princess Tsunade Senju? Don't tell me... you are waiting for me. Finally realized you can't get me out of your head?"
Tsunade growled, ignoring the flutter in her chest at his playful tone. "Don't push your luck, kid. I'm here to challenge you."
Naruto raised an eyebrow, intrigued. "Challenge me? For what?"
"For what you did earlier!" She snapped. "No one can mess with me and get away with it!"
Naruto smirked, crossing his arms. "And how exactly do you plan to challenge me? Last I checked, you've got a bit of a problem with blood."
Tsunade stiffened, her pride stinging. "That doesn't matter! We'll settle this with a match of arm wrestling. If I win, you leave me alone."
Naruto pretended to think it over before responding with a grin. "Alright, but what do I get if I win?"
Tsunade hesitated, caught off guard. "Uh… what do you want?"
Naruto leaned forward, his eyes sparkling with mischief. "If I win, you'll have to become my woman."
The statement hung in the air for a moment, Tsunade's jaw dropping as Shizune gasped in shock.
"You've got some nerve!" Tsunade growled, her fists clenching.
Naruto laughed, holding up his hands. "Relax, relax! I'm joking. But…"
He smirked, his voice dropping to a playful drawl. "If I win, you have to kiss me. And not just today. I'll have the right to kiss you every time we meet."
Tsunade's golden-hazel eyes narrowed. She was dumbfounded by his sheer audacity yet strangely amused.
"You're unbelievable," She muttered.
Shizune tugged at her sleeve, her voice pleading. "Tsunade-sama, don't agree to this! He's—"
But Tsunade cut her off with a sharp glare. "Fine! You're on. Let's see if you can back up all that confidence."
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They found an open space near the outskirts of town, where an old, sturdy tree trunk served as their makeshift table. The moonlight bathed the ground, casting long shadows as the two prepared for their showdown.
Tsunade rolled up her sleeves, a confident smirk on her face. "Hope you're ready to lose, kid."
Naruto mirrored her smirk, his blue eyes gleaming. "Oh, I'm ready. The real question is, are you?"
As they locked hands, Naruto couldn't resist teasing her further. "You know, for someone over fifty, you're still super hot. It's honestly tempting to commit a crime with you."
Tsunade's face turned beet red.
"Shut up and focus!" She snapped, though a small part of her couldn't help but feel flattered.
Shizune stood to the side, her hands pressed together in worry. "Tsunade-sama, please don't let him win!"
"Start!" Tsunade barked, and the match began.
She immediately applied her chakra-enhanced strength, her arm trembling with effort as she tried to push Naruto's hand down. But to her shock, his arm didn't budge—not even an inch.
"What the—?!" Tsunade exclaimed, gritting her teeth.
Naruto looked completely at ease, his arm steady as a rock. "That's all you've got? I expected more from a Sannin."
Growling, Tsunade poured more chakra into her muscles, sweat forming on her brow as she strained against him. But no matter how much force she used, it was as if his strength was limitless.
"You're cheating!" She accused.
Naruto chuckled. "Cheating? Me? You're the one using chakra."
Realizing she was getting nowhere, Tsunade tried a different tactic. She feigned weakness, pretending to let up before attempting a sudden burst of strength.
But Naruto saw through her trick instantly. With a smirk, he applied just enough force to slam her hand down onto the trunk, the sound echoing through the clearing.
Tsunade stared at her hand in disbelief, her mouth opening and closing as she tried to process her loss.
"How… how did you…?"
Naruto grinned, leaning back casually. "I told you, you shouldn't challenge someone without knowing their strength."
Shizune rushed over, her expression a mix of shock and panic. "Tsunade-sama! Are you okay?"
Tsunade ignored her, her pride bruised as she glared at Naruto. "You got lucky."
Naruto chuckled. "Keep telling yourself that."
He stood, dusting off his robe. "Now, about my reward…"
Tsunade's eyes widened as she remembered their agreement. "Wait, hold on! Let's talk about this!"
Naruto raised an eyebrow. "You're not trying to back out, are you? That's not very honorable for someone of your stature."
Tsunade groaned, muttering curses under her breath. Finally, she stood on her tiptoes, giving him a quick kiss on the cheek. "There. Happy?"
Naruto laughed, clearly amused. "Not bad. But I'll hold you to the rest of the deal next time we meet."
Tsunade turned to leave, but Naruto stopped her. "Hold on. Don't leave just yet. How about we grab some drinks? It's not every day you meet someone as interesting as you."
Tsunade hesitated, her pride and her curiosity warring within her. Finally, she sighed. "Fine. But you're paying."
Naruto grinned. "Wouldn't have it any other way."
As they walked back to the inn, Tsunade found herself feeling something she hadn't in years—a strange mix of annoyance, amusement, and curiosity.
Who the hell is this guy? She thought.
Naruto, meanwhile, couldn't help but smile. The night had turned out far more entertaining than he'd anticipated.
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