"You've got to be kidding me. You think I'd back down from a bet?"
Tsunade scoffed and spun around. "Come on, let's head to Training Ground 20. Let me see what you're really made of!"
"What if you lose?"
A faint smirk tugged at Uchiha Yoncher's lips. "I've got some aged liquor at home—my grandfather brewed it using premium grains. Rich, mellow, and sweet with a crisp aftertaste. If I lose, I'll give you ten jars!"
"Sounds good!" At the mention of fine alcohol, Tsunade perked up even more.
Drinking ranked up there among Tsunade's biggest joys in life.
Truthfully, though, Uchiha Yoncher didn't have a single drop of liquor at home.
His grandfather, Kagami Uchiha, had never even touched brewing.
The offer was just bait—a way to lure Tsunade into taking the bet.
This granddaughter of the First Hokage was a walking jackpot waiting to happen.
Even before the contest began, Uchiha Yoncher already felt like he'd won.
"Hang on—I've got something to take care of!"
Uchiha Yoncher turned and waved toward Asuma, who was peeking from a distance, trying not to draw attention.
Asuma: "..."
When Asuma hesitated to come closer, Uchiha Yoncher simply walked over and took all the money from his hands.
Obito watched silently as Uchiha Yoncher stuffed the cash into his wallet, nearly choking on heartache.
Uchiha Yoncher felt a slight pang of guilt. "Obito, will you have money for food this week?"
Hope immediately sparkled in Obito's eyes. "No."
"Then starve, for all I care." Uchiha Yoncher waved dismissively and turned away.
[Hatred and Regret from Obito, Emotional Value 6]
As Uchiha Yoncher returned, Tsunade smirked slightly. "You're still just a kid—messing around with gambling?"
"You know it's bad too," Uchiha Yoncher rolled his eyes. "Gambling and drugs? I despise them with a passion! But for Lady Tsunade? I'll make an exception!"
Tsunade could only gape at him, lost for words.
She always thought there was something off about this kid's brain.
But considering he belonged to the Uchiha clan, maybe it made sense after all.
"That brat Uchiha Yoncher is definitely going to get beaten up!"
"He actually dared to tease Lady Tsunade? He deserves whatever he gets!"
"I wonder if he'll come out missing an arm or leg this time?"
"What an idiot! Doesn't he know Lady Tsunade has a fiery temper?"
"Where exactly is Lady Tsunade taking him anyway?"
The students murmured among themselves.
Obito, who had been sulking moments ago, suddenly found new energy. "Beat him! Crush that punk! That's my money!"
Uchiha Yoncher and Tsunade started making their way toward Training Ground 20.
Behind them, Shizune hurried along.
Uchiha Yoncher glanced back. "Shizune, you don't need to come."
Shizune blinked. "Why not?"
Frowning, Uchiha Yoncher said, "What are you doing butting into grown-up stuff, kid?"
Shizune pouted silently.
Uchiha Yoncher waited a few seconds.
No Emotional Value received from Shizune.
How annoying—someone gentle, kind, and easygoing like her was exactly what he disliked most.
Unlike Obito.
If it weren't for the rule limiting one harvest per emotion per person each day, Obito would practically be an infinite power source.
Without turning her head, Tsunade called out, "Shizune, go find Instructor Ikkaku Umino first. I'll join him later."
"Fine then." Shizune bit her lip and finally gave up following them.
Then Yoncher quickly stepped forward and said, "Tsunade-sama, you go ahead first. I need to pop into a ninja tools shop real quick."
Before Tsunade could reply, he had already dashed into a ninja tools store outside the Ninja Academy.
Tsunade: "..."
Inside the shop, Yoncher scanned the shelves and picked up an iron plate lying forgotten in a corner.
The iron plate was about twenty-five centimeters long, less than twenty wide, and slightly curved.
He tapped it lightly with his finger. "Boss, how much for this iron plate?"
"That's not a ninja tool. It's not for sale," the shop owner glanced at him.
"Alright then, how much?"
"I said it's not for sale."
"One hundred ryo? Sell or not?"
"Fine!"
Yoncher tossed the money down, stuffed the iron plate into his clothing, barely covering his chest.
Shop owner: "..."
(So scared of dying, why not just wear some armor?)
If you're that scared, why become a ninja? Why not just head over to the Land of Iron and become a samurai?
"Boss, your customer service is terrible."
Yoncher walked toward the door, saying, "I came into your shop to spend money, and you look at me like that? Want me to file a complaint?"
He continued, "'Or how about you give me back that hundred ryo, and I'll drop the whole thing?'"
[Anger from the shop owner, Emotional Value 5]
A vein popped on the shop owner's forehead as anger swelled inside him. Before he could speak, Yoncher had already vanished.
A few minutes later.
Outside Training Ground 20,
Yoncher arrived like a gust of wind and handed Tsunade a bottle of drink.
Tsunade narrowed her eyes. "You didn't drug this water, did you?"
"Tsunade-sama, your words reminded me," Yoncher nodded solemnly. "Give me the drink back first—I should add some laxative into it."
"Smack!"
Tsunade slapped away Yoncher's outstretched hand. "Brat, I've been losing lately, but today I finally got a win, so I'll let you off easy. Hurry up and enter the training ground!"
"When exactly did you ever win?" Yoncher muttered silently.
The two entered the training area and stood face to face several meters apart.
Standing face to face with Tsunade, Yoncher felt a wave of pressure roll off her.
She's one tough opponent — no holding back!
"Brat, where are you looking with those eyes?" A slight smile formed on Tsunade's lips. "Start the timer."
"Use your full strength—I won't go easy on you just because you're a little brat!"
Right after she spoke,
Yoncher waved both hands rapidly!
Numerous shuriken flew through the air toward Tsunade with blazing speed!
"Huh? This kid's throwing technique is pretty good!"
Tsunade quickly dodged sideways, narrowly avoiding the barrage of shuriken.
But the moment she shifted position, Yoncher's next attack was already coming!
[Water Release: Water Slash!]
A high-pressure jet of water shot forward like a razor-sharp blade!
"Tobirama Senju's Water Release technique?"
Tsunade was greatly shocked.
This was an advanced Water Release technique developed by her ancestor, Tobirama Senju.
How could a student who hadn't even graduated from the Ninja Academy yet use such a technique so effortlessly and casually?
Tsunade leaped into the air, soaring over the Water Slash.
"Crack!"
The sharp water blade instantly severed a large tree behind her!
"This power, this chakra..."
Tsunade's eyes widened.
This "Water Release: Water Slash" move was no less impressive than an attack from a Jonin!
Yet Uchiha Yoncher was clearly still a student who hadn't even graduated from the Ninja Academy?
Tsunade dodged the shuriken hurled by Yoncher, then leapt forward and smashed the ground with all her strength!
"Boom!"
With a thunderous noise, the ground collapsed inward from the impact of Tsunade's punch!
Rocks flew everywhere!
The collapsing ground surged rapidly toward Yoncher!
Yoncher quickly stepped back!
"Haa!"
Tsunade charged forward like a raging T-Rex, reaching right in front of Yoncher.
"So fast!"
Though slightly startled, Yoncher remained calm and composed. He took a kunai and lightly sliced across his left forearm, tearing through his sleeve.
"Whoosh!"
Blood splattered onto Tsunade's face.
"Huh?"
When Tsunade saw the blood, her whole body immediately stiffened. With a thud, she collapsed to the ground, her face twisted in horror!
[Emotional Value +15 - Unexplainable Fear from Tsunade]
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