Chapter 0072 Long Time, Awkward Greetings
Heh…
At this point, I had no energy left to even crack a joke. First, I got my pants yanked down by Tsunade-sensei, joining the ranks of the "Exposed Squad," and then my identity got busted wide open. Just imagining how people might recognize me from that time I performed in a bathrobe, singing and dancing… yeah, life was feeling pretty bleak.
So when I stared at the three choices before me, my heart was oddly calm. Even the option that had me confess to Tsunade while turning into a loli felt like no big deal anymore.
Whatever, nothing matters anymore. I'll just go with the third one.
As I raised my head, I noticed Tsunade's sly smile, and that irritating smirk stirred something deep inside me. This was all her fault—how could she smile like that after causing all this?! Revenge… I had to get revenge!
Fueled by a twisted sense of vengeance, I moved without thinking, disappearing from my spot with a burst of speed.
Squeeze!
Tsunade's face instantly twisted in shock and fury as she felt someone grab her… chest. But before she could retaliate, I bolted out of the tent like a flash of light.
That'll teach her!
Tsunade, seething with rage, clenched her fist and smashed a nearby table to pieces. Just as she did, I darted back into the tent, tossed out, "Now we're even, Sensei!" and zipped away again before she could react.
"Even?" Tsunade muttered to herself, her voice low. "As if I'd let you off that easily!"
...
I finally stopped a good distance from the tent, breathing a sigh of relief when I realized she wasn't chasing after me.
[Congratulations, host, for completing the choice! You've earned twenty days of cultivation and a two-year increase in dragon growth.]
Hearing that notification in my mind, I didn't know if it was the sweet revenge or something all men could relate to, but I felt pretty damn great! All that pent-up frustration just disappeared.
And man… they were huge! Even through her clothes, I could feel the sheer… size. It was mind-blowing, like, how do they even get that big? That's gotta be against some natural law or something!
As I marveled over the impossible, a familiar buzzing sound came from my hand. It was the ring on my finger—the contract ring that paired me with Konan. Yup, the one we got as a set.
I sent a small pulse of chakra into the ring, and soon enough, Konan's voice came through. "Hey, Hiroto-chan, are you busy?"
At first, I thought this thing was just some kind of voicemail system, but after a couple of uses, I realized it was more like a low-tech version of a chat app. It's just missing a video call feature, which, honestly, would've been cool.
"Nah, I'm free, Konan-nee-san. And seriously, stop calling me 'chan'—I'm a guy, you know."
After a few moments, Konan's voice chimed back in, sounding amused. "Okay, okay, I get it, Hiroto-chan. I actually have something important I wanted to ask you."
"No need to be so formal, Konan-nee-san. If I can help, just let me know."
"Aww, you sound so mature, like a big brother now! Even though you're still cuter than me!"
"Stop calling me cute! It's super weird for a guy! Anyway, what do you need help with?"
"Well, the thing is… my comrades and I are planning to start a new organization, one that will bring peace and hope to our country. But we can't think of a good name for it. Could you help us?"
Hearing that, I paused, a complicated feeling rising in my chest. So, it's come to this, huh?
I sighed softly, then spoke into the ring, "Call it 'Akatsuki'—the dawn that ushers in a new beginning."
"Wow, that's amazing, Hiroto-chan! You thought of it so quickly! I'll go discuss it with them right now. Talk to you later!"
Konan's cheerful tone lingered in the air even after she disconnected. I clenched my fist, making a silent vow to myself. No matter what happens, I'll make sure you don't go down the same path, Konan-nee-san!
As I turned to head back to my tent, two familiar voices called out to me.
"Hiroto!"
"Hiroto-kun!"
"Sister? Shizune?" I turned and couldn't help the smile that spread across my face.
It had been almost two months since I'd last seen them. Tsunade had mentioned they were sent on missions around the area, so they must've just gotten back.
"Did you miss your big sister over the past two months?"
"Hiroto-kun looks like he's grown a bit taller… and you've gotten even paler."
Seeing the excitement and joy in their eyes, I couldn't help but feel a rush of emotion. I wanted to hug them both tightly and tell them how much I'd missed them too.
But of course, my troll system had other ideas.
[New options generated!]
[Host, choose one of the following options:]
[-> Option one: Kiss your sister and slip your hand into her top! Fondle her boobs.]
[-> Option two: Kiss Shizune and slip your hand into her panties to molest her!]
[-> Option three: Kiss both your sister and Shizune while shouting, "I regret nothing. My life is complete!" 😈]
[Note: Penalty - Necrosis of both your balls.]