Late in the evening, a broad-shouldered young man walked calmly through the busy neighborhoods of Tanzaku. He had a truly outstanding physique for his age. Fair skin and long raven-colored hair tied in a high ponytail.
By his mere presence, he forced everyone on the way to make way for him. He was surrounded by a rather cold and serene aura, due to the influence of which many dangerous personalities shunned him, and brightly made-up women made eyes at him.
At the same time, he possessed sharp and beautiful facial features, as well as bright golden eyes. A few strands of hair fell from his forehead, barely covering the small diamond-shaped seal.
This young man's name was Tatsuya Senju.
He was quite famous in the Tanzaku Quarters. First of all, because he was an outstanding doctor who saved many lives, and secondly...
Tatsuya stopped at a small bar, then opened the doors and looked around.
Soon, his gaze darkened at the sight of the second "reason."
—Ha ha ha! This drink is too good! To hell with Tatsuya, you're giving me orders here, you brat! I'll drink as much as I want! Well, what will he do to me?! — a young, blonde woman was laughing at the far end of the window, surrounded by empty sake bottles. Many would envy her beauty, but there was no grace in her, only the swaggering behavior of the "Legendary Loser."
This seemingly young beauty was none other than Tsunade Senju, and the sight of how the gray tunic had almost completely slipped off her shoulders, practically revealing an inimitable view of her enormous charms, caused Tatsuya to smile wryly.
"She's at it again... But damn, she's so hot."
An equally attractive girl was sitting directly in front of her. But she looked very tired. Hugging the little pig Ton-ton, Shizune forced a smile as she watched Tsunade get drunk for the first time in a week.
"Tatsuya-kun... When will you be back? It's really bad."
Unlike him, there was nothing Shizune could do to stop Tsunade from behaving like this.
But suddenly, Shizune's gaze shifted. As Tsunade continued to wash his bones, he suddenly appeared.
The girl's gaze brightened with joy.
"Tatsuya-kun!"
Finally back!
She looked at him as if he were her guardian angel, almost crying.
"Hmm?"
Tsunade also noticed a strange change in her charge's expression, and then quickly looked around.
— The intoxicated gleam in her eyes immediately disappeared and the cheerful mood was blown away.
"Not again..."
Watching Tatsuya approach, Tsunade couldn't hide her nervousness and annoyance.
Finally, he sat down across from Shizune, who greeted him happily.:
"Tatsuya—kun, you're finally back. I'm so glad. How did everything go? Are the monks okay?
— Yeah... He nodded, and then, under Tsunade's annoyed gaze, he pulled the bottle over and filled the cup.
He behaved indifferently and very calmly. He lifted the cup, took a sip, and looked into Tsunade's eyes. But he didn't say anything.
And then she finally couldn't stand it and grumbled:
"I thought you weren't coming back until tomorrow."..
"Aren't you happy to see me, Sensei?" Tatsuya blinked in surprise, then smiled tightly, "As soon as I left the door, you got drunk again. Your kind... His gaze slid over her bare collarbone.:
— Very much... Challenging.
"Shut up!" — Tsunade slammed her hand on the table in anger: — I'm not your girlfriend! How dare you judge me, you little brat? I'm your guardian! Your teacher! Show some respect!
Tatsuya bent down slightly, but because of the noticeable difference in height, he looked down on Tsunade, and with a rather frightening look that chilled her to goosebumps.
—Y-you.".. Her temper immediately began to subside...
"Obnoxious?" Yes?
As a result, Tsunade looked away and cursed irritably.:
"You bastard!
Tatsuya leaned back on the sofa with a laugh. Seeing her like this, he finally relaxed and stopped putting on airs. It usually caused her to explode quickly, so he often pulled this trick.
— Sensei, isn't it funny for you to call yourself my guardian and teacher? Grabbing the bottle, he took a sip from his throat, then added:
— Of course, I am grateful to you for your guidance and care, but I have already repaid my debt like five years ago. Surely you couldn't forget how you forced me to work hard while you got drunk and lost all the money you earned? And now you want respect from me? I already showed respect when I beat up all those who let you into the gambling houses. Looks like I should take care of the bars too, huh?
Tsunade clenched her fists in anger:
"Don't you dare...
Unfortunately, the days when she could push them around pretty quickly passed. This "little" boy grew up and became a real tyrant. In terms of strength and chakra, she was losing to him miserably. Tsunade had never seen such a terrifying talent before. This boy could make her tense up when he was six years old, and now he's a man... A very handsome and strong man.
Besides, even Tsunade admitted what a lousy guardian and even more so a teacher she was.
To be honest, just looking at him and hearing his voice made her shudder as if she were some kind of stupid schoolgirl.
It was so annoying!
That's why she always lost her temper.
"It's probably karma..." — in the end, she exhaled tiredly and threw back her head.
"I hate you so much.".. You're such a bore...
Tatsuya only grunted in response.:
"But I love you very much." You and Shizune... — looking at the suddenly blushing girl on his left hand, Tatsuya put down the bottle.:
"You both deserve better." Stop ruining her life and your own, Sensei.
Tsunade's eyes were trembling. It was only by closing them that she was able to calm down after his words.
That was what infuriated her the most about him... He was always saying all sorts of stupid things, and the desire for a drink was always gone. In fact, she quit a long time ago, but when he wasn't around, something came over and she overdid it with alcohol...
In the end, Tsunade just snorted, stood up, and gave up on everything.:
"I'm going." Go to hell, both of you.
"Where are you going?" We haven't finished yet. Tatsuya abruptly blocked her path, to which Tsunade only raised her head and slightly startled him with her sad look.
"Let me pass."..
"Sensei?"
"I'm not going to drink." Go away, you fool.
Tatsuya still retreated. Perseverance in a relationship with her was the main weapon, but when she had a similar expression on her face...
"Hmm?" After watching her go with a frown, Tatsuya shook his head and sat back down.
"She's been too weird for the last couple of years... If things go on like this, I definitely won't hold back."
Shizune immediately jumped up, looking worriedly after Tsunade.:
—Tatsuya-kun...I... I'll go too."
— Mm... — he just nodded, and again pulled out a bottle of sake.:
"Take care of her. You're obviously better at it.
"It's not like that..." Shizune smiled wryly. She understands that too. But she listens only to you. It's always amazed me, even though you're younger... The girl looked at Tatsuya and smiled warmly... I'll meet you later, I'm still curious about how you did at the Fire Temple.
Tatsuya waved his hand at her words and took a sip of sake.
He remained in proud solitude.
"Huh... These two are definitely testing my patience. A private conversation, right? Is it just me, or has Shizune not only gotten prettier lately, but also started behaving strangely?"
Drinking, he involuntarily recalled the past. Their first meeting and their innocent childhood, where it all started...
However, it was at that moment...
[Welcome to the spatial chat group!]
[Do you want to activate the chat room and become an administrator?]
Tatsuya almost choked, staring in amazement as a glowing screen appeared in front of his eyes.
At the same moment, he abruptly got up, but after that, feeling nothing suspicious around him, he shook his head gloomily and returned to his seat.
"Spatial chat group means? I didn't drink too much, did I?" — Tatsuya's eyebrows lowered:
"Huh... I should have known that I came to this damned world for a reason..."