Chapter 121: Rest and Recuperation

A few days later, the last batch of Konoha's troops also arrived at a small town on the border of the Land of Fire.

"Finally here."

The moment he stepped into the town, Kawaki stretched and looked utterly content.

Although they hadn't encountered any more pursuers along the way, the constant rain in the Land of Rain had been incredibly annoying.

Now, they could finally have a good rest.

"First, arrange for the injured. Then, let's go for a meal."

Tsunade glanced at Kawaki, who was slouching around, and her face showed nothing but disgust. She couldn't be bothered to scold him.

She casually set the next plan, and Kawaki naturally didn't dare to object.

The two young ones quietly followed behind without saying a word. They only cared about eating.

"Sure, Lord Tsunade."

Kawaki playfully bowed to Tsunade with utmost respect, as if he had "respect" written all over his face.

One who offers favors for no reason must have an ulterior motive. Tsunade was very alert and guessed that Kawaki had something up his sleeve. Before she could even kick him, he had already darted away.

Minato and Nawaki looked at him with disdain. They thought his ugly behavior might corrupt the children.

After communicating with the assisting personnel who had arrived at the town earlier, they arranged for the team to rest at the inn.

The injured were all placed together for easy treatment.

In no time, the team disappeared from their sight, and Kawaki returned to Tsunade's side.

"Come on, let's go eat."

He naturally took Tsunade's soft hand and headed towards the barbecue restaurant they went to last time.

Tsunade let him hold her hand, and the two looked as harmonious as a young couple.

"I miss Kushina."

Seeing his teacher and teacher's wife being so affectionate, Minato couldn't help but think of his little firecracker.

"Do you believe I'll beat you up?"

Nawaki was starting to feel the world's full - force malice towards single folks.

He put up with his sister's display of affection, but he couldn't stand Minato rubbing it in his face.

"You don't understand anything."

Minato disdainfully glanced at Nawaki. That glance was more hurtful than any words.

Nawaki felt like his self - esteem had been trampled on the ground.

"I'll find a red - haired girl later. What are you so cocky about?"

After saying that, he kicked Minato in the butt. He really needed to let off some steam.

"I'm not going to stoop to your level."

Minato didn't fight back. He just patted his butt and walked ahead on his own. His attitude made Nawaki grind his teeth in anger.

"Ah~"

Frustrated and powerless, Nawaki could only roar to vent his pent - up anger.

Apart from learning a new Ninjutsu[b]Ninjutsu[/b], he set another goal for himself—to get out of the single - person club.

"What are you shouting about?"

"Hurry up."

Tsunade was attracted by her younger brother's noise. She turned around and saw him acting crazy.

"Coming, Onee - san."

Nawaki immediately became well - behaved and followed them with a beaming smile.

It was still the familiar barbecue restaurant, and the boss was still shouting the same old line.

"Delicious barbecue! If it's not good, it's free!"

Tsunade looked at the barbecue restaurant, then turned to Kawaki with a meaningful look.

She tightened her grip on his hand, and Kawaki, who didn't resist, turned pale.

"I'm not up to anything. I just want to eat meat."

Kawaki quickly explained. After all, he had really had some ulterior motives last time.

He didn't get off the hook until Tsunade gave him a good scolding afterwards. 

"Better be."

Tsunade sized up Kawaki with a skeptical look, then let go of his hand and went into the store first.

"Sigh~"

Nawaki sighed and shook his head. Looking at Kawaki, he was really angry at his lack of ambition and drive.

No wonder Minato switched sides and joined Onee-san's camp.

"Hey, you little brat, what do you mean?"

Kawaki felt annoyed when he saw Nawaki's look. How dare you mock me?

He reached out and hit Nawaki, knocking him off - balance and leaving him utterly confused.

Nawaki felt that no matter how he switched sides, he always remained at the bottom of the pecking - order and always ended up getting beaten.

He touched his head and walked past Kawaki. He really had to learn his lesson.

If it went on like this, he'd end up a complete idiot sooner or later.

"Ahem~"

Minato coughed lightly, his face a bit distorted as he held back his laughter and walked into the store.

This kid is so sly and sneaky now.

"Bring the meat."

To clear himself of suspicion, Kawaki didn't even order any sake this time.

"Sure thing."

The boss still remembered Tsunade clearly. After all, she was good-looking and had a stunning figure.

He responded to Kawaki and quickly started grilling the meat.

Kawaki entered the store and sat down beside Tsunade. The tea had already been poured.

The two young ones sat across from them. Nawaki lowered his head, thinking about his next plan in life.

Minato let his mind wander, probably thinking about his little fiery girl.

Before long, plates of grilled meat were brought to the table.

"No sake?"

Tsunade looked at Kawaki in confusion. It had been so long since they had a drink.

Why act so high and mighty when they finally had the chance?

"Yes, yes. Boss, did you forget to bring it?"

Kawaki frantically winked at the boss, who, being a smart guy, immediately understood.

"Oops, sorry. I forgot."

The boss quickly ran back and brought the sake.

"That's more like it."

Tsunade showed a smile when she saw the sake. How disappointing it would be to eat meat without sake.

"Drink less. Don't let someone carry you away."

Nawaki couldn't keep his mouth shut while eating. After saying that, he saw Kawaki glaring at him.

"Slap~"

He gently slapped himself. "Damn it! This mouth just won't behave!"

"Eat your meat. You talk too much."

Tsunade gave him an annoyed look. What a nice younger brother, but he just had to talk so much.

"Brother Nawaki, how about we just shut up if we can't speak well?"

Minato leaned closer to Nawaki. Mainly, he was afraid of being affected. He was quite comfortable in this state.

"..."

Nawaki stuffed two pieces of meat into his mouth and didn't even look at Minato.

If I could control it, would I need you to tell me?

"Drink."

Tsunade poured the sake and couldn't wait to clink glasses with Kawaki.

After taking a sip, she wiped her mouth. She looked so cool.

"Awesome."

For a moment, Kawaki thought Tsunade was more manly than himself.

"Sis, you still need to care about your image. This isn't home."

Nawaki's mouth probably had its own ideas.

Kawaki gave him a look that said "You're so brave".

Right after he said that, he regretted it. Why did he have to talk so much?

Nawaki closed his eyes, ready to take Onee-san's angry hit.

Unexpectedly, there was no sound of the wind for a long time. When they opened their eyes, their jaws dropped in shock. Even Minato was left gaping in astonishment.

Tsunade, with a shy look on her face, straightened her sitting posture and slowly clinked glasses with Kawaki to drink sake.

She was as ladylike as one could be. In the face of love, anything was possible.

Minato imagined the little fiery girl's shy look and burst out laughing to himself.

"What's gotten into you?"

Nawaki leaned over and nudged him.

"Don't you think the teacher's wife is so charming like this?"

Minato put away his silly smile and seriously flattered her.

Tsunade clearly enjoyed it and became even more coquettish.

Every frown and smile seemed to bewitch Kawaki.

He was utterly overwhelmed. Where on earth did this enchantress come from?

"Charming? I'm disgusted."

"Nawaki, if you want to die, just say so."

Tsunade was enraged by this remark and stopped pretending.

The punch Nawaki had been waiting for finally landed.

"Ah~"

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