29: Chapter 29 Drinking BuddiesThe hustle and bustle of Tanabata Street reached its peak as night fell, but it had little impact on Tsunade and Naruto, who were staying at a mountain hot spring inn.
After spending a few days together, their relationship heated up at an unusually rapid pace.
Rather than master and apprentice, they're more like.like-minded drinking buddies?Or perhaps a female boss and her newly acquired, capable, and agreeable underling.
During the day, Tsunade showed no mercy in Naruto's training.
She abandoned all fancy theories, and her training methods were simple, brutal, and almost savage—real combat, fighting to the death.
"Too slow!Is your teleportation technique as slow as a snail's pace?"
"Your fists are so weak!Didn't you eat?"
"Hide?Do you think the enemy will give you a chance to hide on the battlefield?Use your wind blades to cut back!"
Naruto was often beaten black and blue, and his whole body ached, but under this high pressure, his combat reaction, physical resilience, and use of vacuum wind blades all improved rapidly at a visible speed.
He might verbally retort with a few words about his "violent mother-in-law," but the excitement in his eyes couldn't lie.
Tsunade may seem rough, but she has a sharp eye.Every move she makes brings out Naruto's potential just right, without actually harming him.
She discovered that this kid was not only tough, but also had a very high comprehension level.He grasped many techniques immediately and could even apply them to other situations, which made her feel quite accomplished when teaching him.
At night, however, the scene is quite different.
The fatigue after training needs to be relieved, and Tsunade's favorite way to relieve it is with alcohol.
That evening, after a day of grueling training, the two sat on the veranda of the hotel courtyard, with several small dishes and two large jugs of sake in front of them.
"Tsk, I'm exhausted." Naruto rubbed his bruised shoulder, grimacing."You can't even handle this little bit of hardship, and you expect to get stronger?"
Tsunade glanced at him sideways, poured herself a full glass, downed it in one gulp, and let out a satisfied sigh, "Ah—I'm alive again!" She looked at Naruto, raising an eyebrow: "Kid, can you drink?"
Naruto curled his lip: "Who do you think you are?"
As he spoke, he poured himself a glass and, imitating her, downed it in one gulp.
The spicy liquid slid down his throat, causing him to cough a few times, but soon a warm feeling spread from his stomach, dispelling some of his fatigue.
Seeing his reaction to the spiciness, Tsunade laughed and said, "Drink slowly, newbie!Wine is meant to be savored!" Even as she said that, she filled their glasses again.
After a few drinks, they started chatting non-stop.The daytime training sessions were over, and they began rambling on about everything under the sun.
Tsunade boasted about how she used to be a force to be reckoned with, how she dominated the battlefield, complained about Jiraiya's embarrassing moments and lecherousness, and lamented that Shizune was as nagging as a housekeeper.
Naruto listened, occasionally interjecting with a few words, talking about his experiences as a "street hustler" in Konoha, mentioning the villagers and classmates who disliked him with a slightly sarcastic tone.His tone seemed indifferent, but there was a hint of loneliness in his eyes.
Tsunade listened without showing any sympathy or lecturing like the others.She simply refilled his drink and snorted, "Who cares what others think?Just live your life to the fullest!Come on, let's drink!"
This unpretentious attitude actually made Naruto feel exceptionally comfortable.
He found himself unexpectedly compatible with this seemingly free-spirited woman in some ways.
Shizune, holding Tun Tun, watched as the two went from disliking each other to being all over each other and calling each other brothers, feeling utterly overwhelmed.
One drunkard was already enough for her, but now there are two!And this new guy seems to be increasing his alcohol tolerance at an alarming rate?
After several rounds of drinks, the moon was high in the sky.
The two large jugs of sake were already empty.Tsunade's cheeks were flushed and her eyes were glazed; she was clearly seven or eight tenths drunk.
Although Naruto's face was also very red, his eyes were still clear, but he slurred his words a little.
"Hiccup.Kid.Not bad."
Tsunade put her arm around Naruto's shoulder, leaning most of her weight on him."He's much better than that coward Jiraiya.He became Hokage.Haha.That's hilarious."
Naruto chuckled, "That perverted sage.he's probably crying right now."
"Let's go!Go back to sleep!Tomorrow.we'll continue training tomorrow!" Tsunade stood up unsteadily, almost falling over, but Naruto quickly caught her.
Shizune rushed forward to help, but Tsunade pushed her away, saying, "No need.I.I'm not drunk.I can walk." As she spoke, she practically clung to Naruto.
Helpless, Naruto had no choice but to half-support and half-carry his "heavyweight" teammate as they staggered toward the room.
The rich scent of alcohol emanating from Tsunade, mixed with the aroma of a mature woman, wafted into his nostrils.
After finally getting everyone back to their room, Tsunade collapsed onto the tatami mat, muttering, "Drinking.and more."
Naruto was exhausted and was about to go back to his room when Tsunade grabbed his wrist.
"Don't go.stay.stay and drink with me." Tsunade's eyes were blurry with drunkenness, but her strength was astonishing.She pulled hard!
Caught off guard, Naruto was pulled down by her and landed right on top of her.
Naruto immediately sobered up halfway.
"Hey!You violent woman.let go!"
Naruto tried to get up.
But the drunken Tsunade seemed to treat him like a giant body pillow.Instead of letting go, she used her hands and feet to cling to him tightly, grumbling in dissatisfaction, ".Cold.Don't move!"
Naruto: "." It's summer now, okay?
He tried to pry her arms off, but the strength was far beyond what he could resist in his drunken state.
After struggling a few times, the two of them pressed even closer together, and certain sensations became clearer and more distinct.
Naruto's face turned so red it felt like it was about to explode.
This is much more stimulating than being held unconscious last time!
"Sister Jingyin!Help!" He could only call out to Jingyin at the door.Ask for help via audio.
Shizune looked at the extremely unsightly, yet strangely.harmonious scene in the room, her lips twitched, and she finally sighed, helplessly rubbing her forehead.
"Lady Tsunade does have a habit of hugging things when she's drunk."
The silent voice carried a deep sense of helplessness, "You.you just need to be patient a little longer, maybe you can loosen your grip once she's asleep."
After saying that, Jingyin practically fled from this troublesome place, closing the door behind her."Thoughtful, indeed!"
She simply didn't have the courage or the strength to pull Tsunade-sama off the "human-shaped body pillow".
Naruto stared at the closed door, tears welling up in his eyes.
He was held tightly by Tsunade and unable to move.
The woman's body heat emanated through the thin clothing, the soft touch was everywhere, and the aroma of wine and fragrance lingered.
This is absolutely.deadly!
He stood stiffly, not daring to move, afraid of causing an even more embarrassing reaction.
All I could hear was Tsunade's even, deep breathing, occasionally punctuated by a few indistinct murmurs in her sleep.
"Damn it.Jiraiya.lost money."
"Rope Tree.don't be afraid." "Kid.practice hard."
Listening to her sleep-talking, Naruto's tense and indignant mood gradually calmed down in a strange way.
This seemingly strong, bold, and outspoken woman also harbors a hidden softness and pain deep within her heart.
He sighed and resignedly closed his eyes.
Never mind, let's just consider it.repaying the life-saving grace and the training.
And.it doesn't seem to be too uncomfortable?
The thought had barely crossed his mind when he forcibly suppressed it.
This night was exceptionally long for Naruto.
For Tsunade, it was probably the deepest and most peaceful night's sleep she had had in a long time.
After all, this "pillow" is of quite good quality; it's warm, sturdy, and has a clean, sunny vibe that's typical of young people.
[Ding!Your relationship with Tsunade has greatly improved, achieving the "Drinking Buddies" and "Sleeping with Her" achievements, and you have gained +500 Villain Points!]
[Ding!Current villain value: 8803 points]
In the early morning, sunlight streamed into the room.
Tsunade slowly woke up, her brow furrowed as a hangover throbbed.
She instinctively tried to turn over, but felt something warm in her arms.
She looked down.
Naruto's magnified, fox-like face with dark circles under his eyes was right in front of him, and he was holding him tightly in his arms in an extremely domineering manner.
Tsunade's pupils dilated instantly.
Three seconds later.
"ah--!"
A scream even more piercing than yesterday echoed throughout the entire hot spring inn.
"You brat!What are you doing in my bed?"
"You're the one who dragged me here!And you won't let go!"
"I kill you!"
"Help!Shizune-nee!"
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