"I don't need to shine brightly. I'm not a light bulb anyway."
After a few seconds of silence, Tsunade suddenly burst into laughter. Seeing Haruki caught off guard, she became even happier.
She discovered the joy of teasing others, especially the person she has affection for. It was simply double the fun.
"You've gone bad," Haruki said dejectedly. "You weren't like this before."
"I learned it from you."
Tsunade reached out her index finger and pressed it against his lips. "I don't need to shine brightly. I just want you to see me."
Haruki suddenly froze, and then he showed a smile.
The diamonds by the window sparkled more brightly, and Hyuga Kaoru's face turned completely red, as if the sound of steam would ring out the next second.
Is this the world on the verge of engagement?
She didn't understand, but she was greatly shocked.
"You learn all the bad things and none of the good ones," Haruki said, smiling as he removed Tsunade's index finger.
"But judging from your expression, you seem to like it," Tsunade said, looking enlightened. "So, you like bad women!"
"Yes, I like you, this bad woman," Haruki looked at her. Up close, he clearly felt that she was a bit more lively and natural than usual, with a special charm in her eyebrows and eyes.
"Bad woman?" Tsunade pouted. "Since you say I'm a bad woman, I have to do some bad things."
"Oh?" Her unusual behavior today made Haruki find it very interesting.
"Stand still," Tsunade suddenly said seriously.
"Don't tell me you want me to just take it without fighting back?" Haruki's heart skipped a beat. Given her personality, she might really do that.
"As a little lamb in front of a bad woman, you have no right to speak."
Tsunade put one hand on her hip, tilted her head back, and waved her finger in front of his eyes.
There was an inexplicable illusion of a queen.
"Then... go easy on me," Haruki pretended to tremble with fear.
"Sorry, I can't."
Tsunade put both hands on his cheeks and pressed her lips against his.
Haruki didn't expect this. Is this what a bad woman does? He was totally into it.
The next second, his eyes widened when his tongue was bitten and then wrapped, with the pain accompanied by a spreading tingling sensation.
Hyuga Kaoru beside them instinctively covered her eyes.
But she couldn't help but peek through her fingers.
After a few minutes, she couldn't stand it anymore and turned around, bumping into the counter before quickly disappearing.
Hearing the noise, Tsunade took a half - step back, gasping for air. Her face was slightly red, adding extra charm.
"You did that on purpose, didn't you?" Haruki glanced at Hyuga Kaoru. "I didn't expect you to have such a bad taste now."
Tsunade laughed and said, "You were quite cooperative. It's useless to bite you at all."
"Guys aren't afraid of being bitten," Haruki shrugged. "As for cooperating with you, it's called 'Two heads are better than one'."
"Where did you get such a strange saying?" Tsunade rolled her eyes at him. "We're not even married yet."
"Okay," Haruki thought for a moment. "Then it's called 'conniving with each other'."
"What'd you say? I didn't catch it." Tsunade's face stiffened.
"Ah, nothing," Haruki laughed nervously twice.
Tsunade pretended to hit him. Seeing him instinctively cover his forehead, she couldn't help laughing.
"Forget it. For the sake of the ring, I'll spare you today."
"Princess, you really have a broad mind," said Haruki, opening his arms and hugging her. "Let me feel it."
It took Tsunade a moment to realize what he meant.
She opened her mouth and took a bite on his neck.
"Damn it!"
"Hey, who's being more of a jerk now!"
Haruki took a light breath. It wasn't very painful, but she wasn't gentle either.
A row of neat tooth - marks instantly appeared on his neck, faintly glistening with water.
"You're not a cat. Why are you biting me?"
"To punish you."
Tsunade squinted her eyes and unconsciously found the most comfortable position in his arms.
"You're really bad!"
"You're being unreasonable," Haruki complained.
"Being unreasonable is a woman's right," Tsunade said with a matter - of - fact smile. "Especially in front of the person she likes."
"..." Haruki was speechless.
"Come on! Why are you acting like a sulky kid?"
Noticing the gloom on his face, Tsunade stood on tiptoe slightly and licked his wound like a kitten...
Land of Rain.
Even in summer, it still rained continuously.
Jiraiya had completed his day's duties of comforting a young lady.
Since receiving the copyright fees sent by Haruki, his wealth had skyrocketed.
So, with a heart full of pity and compassion for the world, he brought warmth to the cold world.
Jiraiya casually blocked the rain outside. He wasn't used to the rainy climate every day. In his heart, only Konoha made him feel at home.
But thinking of his duties, he cast aside these unnecessary feelings.
After all, he was the ninja who was destined to be the teacher of the Child of the Prophecy.
Jiraiya returned to the wooden hut.
"Teacher."
Konan looked up, and a paper crane landed on her shoulder.
Under Haruki's influence, she had learned to be cautious. Therefore, even in this dilapidated hut where no one ever came, she still set up many booby traps as usual.
And the paper crane indicated the arrival of Jiraiya, Nagato, and Yahiko.
"Haruki is a medical ninja. You don't have to learn from him," Jiraiya glanced at her, sat on the floor, and asked, "Where are Nagato and Yahiko?"
"They're practicing."
"What about you?"
Jiraiya lowered his gaze and saw a chicken in her hand. "Are we having chicken for lunch today?"
This chapter isn't over!
"No. I'm using it to practice Medical Ninjutsu," Konan said as she stabbed the chicken. Then she made hand seals, and a green chakra fell on it. The wound gradually healed.
Jiraiya's mouth twitched. That nice girl had really been led astray by Haruki.
He really didn't know what Haruki had said to them last time that made them all act a bit strange.
A few seconds later, he asked in surprise, "Is this the Mystical Palm Technique?"
"Yes," Konan nodded and started stabbing the chicken again.
"It seems you're really talented," Jiraiya sighed. He didn't know Medical Ninjutsu, but he knew about the Mystical Palm Technique.
This was a rather difficult basic Medical Ninjutsu.
To learn it in such a short time without any teacher's guidance, Konan's talent and hard work are evident.
"It's because Teacher Haruki taught well."
"..."
"Shit!"
How come it's Teacher Haruki?
Jiraiya felt like spitting out blood. He had just said that no teacher had taught her [Medical Ninjutsu], but unexpectedly, he was immediately slapped in the face.
The student he had painstakingly taught actually called someone else teacher.
He looked around and finally poured himself a cup of tea and gulped it down.
"By the way, Teacher, there's a letter for you."
Konan remembered the letter that had arrived in the morning. She let go of the poor rooster in her hand that had been tortured and turned to walk into the room.
"From Haruki?"
Jiraiya took the envelope and asked, guessing.
"Yeah." Konan nodded.
"Let me see what this guy wrote."
Jiraiya said with a smile as he tore open the envelope. "Just in time. He can help me publicize and market my new book, [Make Out Paradise]."
Konan's face immediately turned slightly red.
She had read [Make Out Paradise].
It should be said that because Jiraiya's secretive behavior was very suspicious, she, together with Nagato and Yahiko, found an opportunity to read this book.
But she never expected it to be about men and women having intimate physical contact.
"Teacher, what's wrong with you?"
Konan came back to her senses and saw Jiraiya with a grief - stricken face. "Is something wrong with Teacher Haruki?"
"... He's fine. It's me who has a problem."
Jiraiya slumped limply on the tatami, sighing.
"This day has finally come."
"Huh?"
Konan leaned in front of him in confusion and saw clearly the contents of the letter. It was actually an [engagement invitation] from Haruki and Tsunade.
"Let's eat chicken for lunch!"
Jiraiya looked menacingly at the rooster that Konan had used for the [Experiment]. He was going to go on a killing spree!
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