Chapter 0071 A Special Punishment!
Unaware that my secret identity as a loli had been completely exposed, I still believed that Tsunade-sensei might have been suspicious after I threw that punch at the Sand ninja camp, but I figured she wouldn't connect it to me.
However, Tsunade had indeed seen through my disguise, though she pretended not to know. Instead, she said with a feigned understanding, "Oh, is that what happened? But you do realize, don't you? Even for this reason, your actions could still be considered desertion."
"Yeah, I know, Sensei."
I kept my cool, but inside, I was celebrating. She didn't figure it out! I'm so lucky! If she had, I wouldn't have been able to face her. So, I readily accepted, "I'll accept any punishment, be it the military rod, the stocks, or whatever other penalty you deem fit."
"Oh? Seems like you've been prepared for this."
Tsunade's eyes glinted with amusement, though she maintained a serious expression. "Alright, since you're my student, I'll keep it simple. The military rod it is, and I'll personally carry out the punishment."
What?
A shiver ran down my spine, and I stared in disbelief. Personally? She had to be kidding!
I wasn't worried about corporal punishment because, with my superhuman body, any normal ninja's strikes wouldn't even tickle. But if Tsunade was the one hitting me... that was an entirely different story! Her strength was comparable to mine, and one hit from her would leave me flattened!
Still, I had no chance to back out now, so I forced a grin and pleaded, "Sensei, can you go easy on me?"
"Don't worry, I know what I'm doing," she replied with a wicked smile. "Now, take off your pants."
Take off my pants?!
I stared at her, utterly dumbfounded. "Tsunade-sensei… it's just the military rod, right? Aren't you supposed to hit my back? Why do I need to take off my pants?!"
"Where I hit is up to me," Tsunade said, her face completely serious. "Just follow orders."
"N-no way!" I shook my head frantically. "There's no way I can do that in front of a woman!"
"Then, don't think of me as a woman for now."
"That's impossible! How can I not see you as a beautiful woman when you're standing right in front of me?!"
"A beautiful woman…" Tsunade paused for a moment, seeming intrigued by the compliment. "Are you serious?"
"Of course!" I latched onto this chance, pouring out flattery like there was no tomorrow. "You're the most beautiful woman in the world, Tsunade-sensei!"
"Oh?" Tsunade narrowed her eyes, her voice dangerously low. "More beautiful than the Soul Songstress?"
My heart skipped a beat. Why was she bringing up my loli persona now? Could it be…? My thoughts came to a sudden halt.
Rip.
Suddenly, I felt a chill around my waist—Tsunade had swiftly yanked down my pants, leaving me exposed in front of her.
Unbelievable.
I never expected that this respected and admired teacher of mine would pull such a shameless stunt. This was… moral degradation!
"Tsunade-sama, these documents…" At that exact moment, a female ninja entered the tent, carrying something important. But she stopped dead in her tracks at the sight before her. "Uh, sorry! I didn't mean to interrupt!" She quickly dropped the papers and dashed out.
Whoosh.
Instantly, my face flushed red as I covered myself as fast as I could. "Sensei, what are you doing?! Don't look at me!"
"Just a little guy, nothing to see here," Tsunade mumbled, turning her head. I noticed a slight blush creeping onto her own cheeks. "At least now I can confirm you're definitely male."
"What do you mean 'definitely male'?!" I pulled my pants back up, exasperated. "That's something you could've told at a glance!"
"Well, yes," Tsunade said, finally turning to face me again. "But after what happened the other day, I had my doubts."
"What do you mean, Sensei…?" A sinking feeling of dread settled in my stomach.
"You tell me, Soul Songstress." Tsunade smirked, her gaze sharp and playful. "I never imagined you had such a talent. Your girl disguise was flawless."
Gah!
I sucked in a cold breath, my secret completely out in the open. It was as if I'd fallen into the depths of despair. "No… I-I'm not the Soul Songstress! I don't know who that is!"
"Hmm? Really?" Tsunade crossed her arms in front of her chest, unintentionally pushing her... assets together in a way that made it hard for me to focus.
But in this moment, I couldn't even appreciate the view—I was drowning in shame and self-loathing. I'd been found out! Totally exposed! My life is over… I want to die…
Suddenly, a voice echoed in my mind:
[New options generated!]
[Host, choose one of the following options:]
[-> Option one: Squeeze Tsunade's soft chest in retaliation and run away.]
[-> Option two: Tackle Tsunade to the ground and tear off her clothes to avenge yourself.]
[-> Option three: Transform into your loli form in front of Tsunade and confess your feelings. Then impregnate her and run away to get milk and never return.]
[Note: Penalty - A dog will bite one or your balls.]
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