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Rong Lin didn't know that Tsunade was using him as a tool to compete with Jiraiya. He returned home and made all the preparations.
Starting today, he was also a genin and could accept various missions to earn remuneration and contribution points.
Before becoming a genin, the village would regularly issue some compensation to allow him to live, but after graduation, everything would depend on himself. Although a genin could only accept low-level D-rank and C-rank missions, it was enough to ensure he lived without worries.
Besides money, the most important thing was contribution points. These allowed Rong Lin to claim the ninjutsu he wanted to learn.
Of course, if Tsunade was willing, she could also help him get it.
However, Rong Lin didn't think he had enough charm to make Tsunade do that.
In fact, each of the Sannin had their strengths and weaknesses. Jiraiya was good at teaching disciples. Although Orochimaru was gloomy and unbearable in some aspects, he was the most suitable if one wanted to learn ninjutsu. As for Tsunade, Rong Lin felt that this chick was more suitable as a backer.
Everyone has their strengths, and of course, their weaknesses. No one is perfect; everyone has their flaws.
Although it wasn't ideal, having a backer in the village was important, so Rong Lin was very satisfied to be a member of Tsunade Squad!
Before today, Rong Lin had hoped for a competent jonin, but who would have thought it would be Tsunade!
The news that Tsunade was taking on new recruits, and Rong Lin was one of them, quickly spread throughout the village. Tsunade herself couldn't have made it widely known, and Rong Lin certainly wouldn't promote it.
That left only the other two members of Tsunade Squad, Shimura Ou and Haru Yuuki, especially the big-mouthed Haru Yuuki, who was entirely capable of spreading the word.
"Rong Lin, when do you think Tsunade-sensei will arrive? It's already ten o'clock."
The next day, on the training ground, the three members of Tsunade Squad stared at each other helplessly. All three of them had arrived there at six in the morning, but it was ten o'clock, and Tsunade still hadn't shown up.
"Because Tsunade-sensei didn't specify a time. If she's in a good mood, she might come early; if not, she might come late."
Rong Lin had anticipated this outcome, so he was mentally prepared for the wait. Without rushing, he took out the meat pie he had made and slowly began to munch on it.
"Looks like someone was already mentally prepared."
Before the gloomy Haru Yuuki and Shimura Ou could speak, Tsunade's voice came from afar. Looking closely, Tsunade had a tired expression, seemingly having lacked sleep last night.
Could it be that she was with Kato Dan… cough cough, evil thoughts!
Rong Lin immediately cut off that thought. Don't be fooled by Tsunade's easygoing demeanor; taking advantage of her wouldn't be easy.
"Haaah~ Sorry to keep you waiting. I had a few too many drinks with some friends last night, so I'm late. Since everyone's here, let's start. Tsunade Squad's first mission is quite memorable!"
Yawning, Tsunade directly led the three away from the training ground. The content of the mission remained unknown for now.
"This is it."
After much winding and turning, Tsunade finally stopped at their destination:
"Our mission today is very simple. Forget about cat-catching or dog-walking missions; I know you don't like those. This one is more interesting."
"Ah! Is Tsunade-sensei treating us to a hot spring?"
Haru Yuuki's face lit up with joy because their destination was a hot spring inn.
This idiot. She said it was for a mission, and you think she's treating you to a hot spring? Just wait!
Rong Lin glanced at Haru Yuuki speechlessly, saying nothing. Shimura Ou's face flushed slightly; he wanted to speak but couldn't, only able to hold it in.
"Of course..."
Tsunade smiled broadly, and Haru Yuuki grew increasingly excited, rating Tsunade a perfect 120 in her heart. Their first day's mission was to enjoy a hot spring; this was fantastic!
"Of course not."
Tsunade's smile vanished instantly, and she reprimanded them with a stern face: "We're here to execute a mission. Have you ever seen anyone execute a mission by soaking in a hot spring? Your mission is to clean the hot spring pools, if that counts as soaking in a hot spring!"
"Huh?" Haru Yuuki was dumbfounded.
"Ahem!!"
Shimura Ou cleared his throat to keep himself from laughing aloud. Rong Lin shook his head, pretending not to hear. However, cleaning hot spring pools… he hoped this hot spring inn didn't have too many. Compared to cleaning, Rong Lin would rather walk dogs or just do a few low-level D-rank missions to get through.
"Lady Tsunade, you've arrived."
Soon, the hot spring inn owner walked out, looking very enthusiastic, seemingly well acquainted with Tsunade.
"En." Tsunade nodded, pointing at Rong Lin and the other two: "Let's begin. Please take them there."
"No problem!! Also, the private hot spring pool is ready for you, Lady Tsunade. I hope you enjoy your rest."
The hot spring inn owner had a good relationship with Tsunade, mainly because Tsunade loved hot springs, and they had become familiar over time. Sometimes, Tsunade would even run a tab.
"Then I'll trouble you."
Tsunade accepted without a hint of embarrassment. She turned back to Tsunade Squad and instructed: "Make sure to clean them thoroughly, or it will affect your mission rating. You wouldn't want to make me lose face, would you?"
"We'll definitely complete the mission!!" Rong Lin shouted loudly.
"Good, then go."
Tsunade nodded, satisfied, finding Rong Lin increasingly pleasing to the eye. She waved her hand: "You can go now."
But when the hot spring inn owner revealed the number of hot spring pools, the three members of Tsunade Squad nearly fainted: twelve, big and small, enough to wear them out.
Compared to the miserable cleaning work of Tsunade Squad, Tsunade was truly enjoying herself, sipping wine and soaking in the hot spring, her fair skin flushed a delicate pink, feeling utterly content.
That damned D-rank mission. After the mission was over, Rong Lin returned home.
Even his relentless training stopped. It wasn't that he didn't want to continue, but he was physically exhausted. The twelve hot spring pools, big and small, had almost taken his life. The other two were even worse off; only Tsunade had the best time.
She had soaked in the hot spring, drunk some wine, all that was left was to find a handsome guy to have fun with, and finally, she left the hot spring inn completely satisfied.
One day of exhausting work, but the reward was pitifully small, too little for Rong Lin to even mention.
In any case, the D-rank mission transition period still needed to be taken slowly.
Soon, the three members of Tsunade Squad tried out all those D-rank missions. The trio quickly discovered that cleaning hot spring pools was actually easy. If they encountered missions that made them want to cry, like cleaning farm animal feces, the experience was absolutely sickening, almost making Rong Lin throw up his breakfast.
As the squad leader, Tsunade didn't even enter the farm. The reason was simple: "It stinks too much inside."