"Dilemma."
Muttering the word, Tsunade watched the somewhat irritable Seiryū. For some reason, that inexplicable emotion in her heart grew even stronger.
Simply because his inner thoughts had been spoken aloud, Seiryū had become this conflicted and irritable.
This also showed that Seiryū was currently at a loss for how to handle things.
It was much like her own situation!
Tsunade knew exactly what this meant.
That was why that inexplicable emotion was welling up.
"If you have anything to ask, just ask. I'll tell you everything I know without holding back!"
Seiryū took a deep breath, but as soon as he finished speaking, he realized something was wrong.
This troublesome woman had already asked just now.
He had not answered yet.
Picking up the previous topic, he continued, "Regarding that question, well, this... it is not easy to explain. I definitely like you. After all, you are exactly my type."
"Aside from your alcoholism, gambling addiction, violence, greed, and other flaws, everything else is a virtue. It is normal for me to like you, right?"
"Alright, I'm done. What else do you want to ask?"
Seiryū waved his hand.
He maintained a nonchalant expression on his face.
As for what he was thinking in his heart.
Well, he was more or less a bit nervous.
Heaven have mercy.
In both his past and present lives, this was the first time he had encountered such a situation.
If it were a confession, that would be one thing, since it would be his own choice.
But what was this situation?
He was being forced into it!
This was very distressing for him.
"..."
Tsunade narrowed her eyes, her willow-like brows arching slightly as she said coolly, "In other words, it is just lust? Heh, you really have learned bad habits from Jiraiya, haven't you?"
Isn't this just damn lust?
And were those words supposed to be a compliment or an insult?
Does he only like her appearance?
"Jiraiya-sensei is driven by lust. I am not. At most, I would call it love at first sight, and I grew to like you even more as we spent time together. You should have more confidence in your charm."
"Otherwise, why would I slash my own neck just to cure your hemophobia?"
As he said this, Seiryū did not dare to look at Tsunade.
This was already a declaration of his feelings.
In his past life, he had really liked the character Tsunade.
Their subsequent time together had only made Seiryū like her more.
Especially those two kisses and that fair back. Do you have any idea how much of an impact those had on his heart?
To slash his own carotid artery just to cure her hemophobia.
Even though his life had not been in danger at the time.
How could he have done such a thing without special feelings for Tsunade?
It was true his life had not been at risk.
But it hurt!
This was enough to show Tsunade's place in his heart!
"..."
Hearing Seiryū's words, Tsunade was silent for a moment.
Then she continued, "When we first met, you were only six, right? You fell in love with me at first sight then? Does a little brat even know what love is?"
When she and Seiryū first met.
This kid was only six, wasn't he?
Love at first sight for her?
This...
"Kids these days mature early. Back at the Academy, I don't even know how many little girls liked me for my looks. Is it so strange for me to fall for you at first sight?"
Seiryū stated facts and reasoned with her.
Children in this world were very mature.
Especially when it came to romance.
Brats only a few years old already understood what it meant to like someone!
He was not a brat, he was a transmigrator!
From his perspective as a transmigrator, Tsunade's charm was also incredibly high.
He liked her!
"Fine, stop interrogating me like a criminal. Feelings are not something you can just suppress, and I have already been very restrained."
"It's not like you didn't tease me constantly. You didn't just kiss me, you saw everything."
Saying this, Seiryū finally nodded and said seriously, "I think you should take responsibility for me!"
This troublesome woman should take responsibility for him!
"Tsk, you really aren't an ordinary kid."
Tsunade could not help but click her tongue.
This kid really was not ordinary.
In just a few sentences.
He had already somewhat recovered into the familiar Seiryū from everyday life.
This ability to adjust his mindset was countless times stronger than hers.
"Being conflicted is useless, isn't it? After all, since that damn guy exposed everything, what else can I do?"
"Aside from not saying it directly, I haven't really hidden the fact that I like you, have I?"
Seiryū sighed. "Though you probably just interpreted it as a disciple's affection for his Sensei."
After Madara's "reminder."
As long as Tsunade was not stupid.
She would naturally connect it to his previous words and actions.
And she would conclude that his affection for her was not the kind a disciple had for a Sensei.
So what else could he do?
Deny it?
That would only make things harder later.
It was better to just say it openly and honestly now.
As for what Tsunade thought.
That was the most critical part!
"Heh... perhaps?"
Tsunade was obviously no ordinary person either. Although she still felt a bit unusual.
She did not act like a shy little girl. That was not her style.
Instead, she stared at Seiryū with a beaming smile. "So, how do you plan to handle this matter?"
Did she really only see Seiryū as a disciple or a younger brother?
It seemed.
That was not quite the case!
It was just that because Seiryū was too young and was her disciple, she had not thought deeply about many things.
She had also subconsciously been denying many facts.
Now, because Madara had laid it bare.
She began to examine her own heart.
Her time with Seiryū, the way he had used his life as a bargaining chip to cure her hemophobia, and that time she had used a kiss to silence him in a daze.
Perhaps at some unknown point.
She had already stopped seeing Seiryū as just family or a disciple.
She had just subconsciously suppressed those thoughts!
"What do you mean, how to handle it?"
Seiryū turned to look at Tsunade and asked in confusion, "What does this have to do with me?"
"Since you found out about this by accident, you are the one in the active position, right?"
Pausing, Seiryū's tone became very calm. "I'm the passive one. It is very difficult for me!"
"I'm not even of age to pursue you, so what else can be done? Nothing!"
Seiryū did indeed find it a bit difficult!
But there was no helping it.
The initiative was not with him.
It all depended on what Tsunade thought.
Anyway, he had already accepted reality. There was no other choice.
It was simply a disaster.
Damn Madara, I'll remember this!
But judging from Tsunade's inexplicable "possessiveness" over him and her desire to interfere with him finding a partner.
She probably had some other thoughts about him too, right?
She's just a perverted shotacon!
"Heh, true. Now I am the one with the initiative!"
Tsunade laughed very brightly, clicking her tongue. "Even if you become stronger than me in the future, I'll still be holding this over your head!"
Staring at Seiryū with a beaming smile, Tsunade's lips curled. "Kid, you wouldn't want other people to know that you like me, would you?"
Even if Seiryū's strength surpassed hers in the future.
But in this matter, she held the initiative, and this kid would always be suppressed by her!
Hahaha!
This was too interesting!
This kid probably would not be able to act arrogant in front of her anymore.
Thinking of this.
Tsunade felt in high spirits!
As for the emotional side of things.
There was still time.
She could consider it slowly.
Besides, Seiryū really was still too young.
"..."
Hearing that familiar tone, Seiryū's face darkened.
He hummed twice. "What are you thinking? Even if I like you and you know it, nothing will change for me."
"How it was before is how it will be in the future."
"If you want to tell people, go ahead... no, it should be said like this."
Seiryū looked directly into her bright brown eyes and gave a playful smile. "Tsunade-sama, you wouldn't want other people to know that your disciple likes you, his Sensei, would you?"
What did Tsunade mean by that?
Threatening him?
Heh!
How hilarious!
Was he the kind of person who could be threatened?
"Also, now that you know my feelings, I don't need to keep hiding them. When I'm stronger than you in the future, what do you think I'll do to you?"
"You have forcibly kissed me several times. Do you think I won't get my revenge? You know I've always been very petty."
Seiryū's expression was very serious. "Even if you don't like me, it is the same. I never let a loss go easily!"
Tsunade: "..."
"Hmph, as expected, you won't take even the slightest loss!"
Failing to threaten him and being threatened in return made Tsunade let out a cold snort. "And you say you like me? Someone who likes another person would not do such things!"
"I never said I only liked you."
Seiryū gave a 'tch'. "I also like Kurenai, and I like Rin, and I also like Big Sister Queen Sāra."
The people he liked were not just Tsunade.
"Hmm?"
Tsunade's brows immediately shot up, her eyes filled with danger. "What did you say? Try saying that one more time!"
What did those words mean?
This kid intended to have more than just her as a partner?
Why did her heart feel inexplicably uncomfortable?
Seiryū thought for a moment, nodded slightly, and said seriously, "Of course, I like you the most, then Kurenai, then Rin, and finally Big Sister Queen Sāra!"
"That's not the point!"
Tsunade stared coldly at Seiryū. "You'd better explain yourself clearly!"
Seiryū said seriously, "It is very clear. I like you the most, then Kurenai."
'Boom!'
Before Seiryū could finish his sentence, the ground suddenly shattered as Tsunade stomped, creating web-like cracks.
"I didn't hear you clearly. Say it again!"
She looked at Seiryū with a fake smile, her eyes now brimming with danger. "Explain it properly!"
Seiryū: "..."
This woman.
Could she be jealous?
Heh!
She really is a perverted shotacon.
Isn't this possessiveness a bit too strong?
It is even stronger than before!
"Don't use your Konoha mindset to judge me, the Regent of Rōran. Rōran doesn't have a monogamous system. I've asked Big Sister Queen!"
Seiryū grunted in defense. "I am a Konoha Ninja, but I am also the Regent of Rōran. Even though I bought the position, Big Sister Queen agreed, so it is perfectly legal and valid!"
"Rōran doesn't have a rule that says you can only like one person!"
Konoha was monogamous.
But Rōran was not!
He was a Konoha Ninja and also the Regent of Rōran.
He had bought this position for three million Ryo.
It was legal and valid.
After all, Queen Sāra of Rōran had agreed!
"You're asking for it!"
Seiryū's subsequent words caused an inexplicable fire to rise in Tsunade's heart. With a cold shout, she threw a punch directly at Seiryū!
Rōran was not monogamous?
This brat spent millions of Ryo to buy the position of Regent of Rōran just for these deviant activities?
He really was asking for it!
He wanted three wives and four concubines?
Who did he think he was, a Daimyo?
She had to change this kid's way of thinking!
Seeing Tsunade's furious punch coming at him, Seiryū instantly used Flying Thunder God to dodge, explaining, "I'm not lying. Rōran really isn't monogamous. This is legal and valid!"
What was this troublesome woman suddenly going crazy for?
He could not even tell the truth?
Tsunade chased after him, her cold snorts laced with anger. "I'll show you 'not monogamous'! I'll show you 'legal and valid'!"
'Boom, boom, boom!'
The inexplicable fire in her heart grew hotter, and her punches and kicks fell without mercy.
Under her Monstrous Strength.
This already messy area became even more wrecked, the sounds of explosions unending.
Yet they were dodged one after another by Seiryū.
Seeing her attacks being dodged, the anger in Tsunade's heart flared even more, her fair fists popping like firecrackers.
"Stand still!"
Looking at Seiryū not far ahead, she narrowed her eyes. "If you dodge again, I'll pull your bones out and make soup!"
"Why are you so angry?"
Seiryū was a bit speechless.
He was not wrong!
Rōran really was not monogamous!
Could it be that this troublesome woman wanted to monopolize him?
No way.
He had to change her way of thinking, this possessiveness of hers!
"Why do you think I'm angry?"
"I don't understand, and I don't know. Who knows what you're thinking? If I knew, I wouldn't have been so conflicted just now!"
"..."
Tsunade kept her eyes fixed on Seiryū, trying to see something in his expression.
But she saw nothing.
This kid's expression was one of complete matter-of-factness.
Realizing something, Tsunade narrowed her eyes and asked tentatively, "Do you have any different views on Konoha's monogamous system?"
This kid.
Could it be that his perception of this matter had also become skewed?
"Views? I don't have any particular views."
Seiryū's expression was very confused, his brows furrowing slightly. "Every country has its own system. Isn't that normal? Konoha is monogamous, Rōran is polygamous. There's nothing wrong with that, is there?"
In his past life, different countries had different systems too.
Konoha followed monogamy, Rōran followed polygamy.
There was no problem with that, right?
Didn't he say so?
He was not only a Konoha Ninja but also the Regent of the Ancient Kingdom of Rōran!
Tsunade fell into silence. "..."
This was going to be trouble!
This kid's perception of this kind of thing really had become skewed!
Damn it!
This symptom was too difficult to deal with, and too disgusting!
Tsunade felt inexplicably powerless.
Suppressing the discomfort and displeasure in her heart, she said to Seiryū, "You are a Konoha Ninja first, and only then the Regent of Rōran. Therefore, you need to follow Konoha's system!"
Seiryū began to shake his head. "But I like Rōran's system better."
That's right.
He liked Rōran's system better.
The reason he bought the position of Regent of Rōran.
First, it was to compensate Rōran somewhat, since he had taken the Dragon Vein. Second, it was because Rōran was not monogamous.
As for thinking polygamy was bad?
Hey, hey!
He was acting according to the system, legal and valid, and not breaking any laws!
No problem!
He did not think there was anything wrong with it!
(To be continued.)