After sorting out Hiashi Hyuga, Natsume didn't do anything more about the remaining candidates.
Having Hizashi Hyuga was enough.
Moreover, Natsume couldn't demonstrate his might to each ninja clan.
If Tsunade got wind of it, it'd be tough to explain.
Of course, he would tell her in the future.
Currently, Natsume was still young, which seemed rather shocking.
After a few more years, it would be easier for Tsunade to accept.
At dusk.
Natsume returned to the Hokage's office.
"How'd it go? Was it smooth?"
Tsunade looked up. Seeing it was him, she stretched without a care about her image.
"Everything's sorted."
Natsume said quite casually, "And the Hyuga clan plans to have Hizashi Hyuga serve as the Hokage's secretary."
"Hmm?"
Tsunade stopped her movement, and her facial expression changed.
She crossed her hands and began to ponder the Hyuga clan's intentions.
The secretary wasn't exactly a great position.
The seven ninjas she fancied were all Chunin, not Jonin.
Because she knew that Jonin wouldn't want to do such trivial things.
At this time, Hizashi Hyuga's appearance seemed rather strange.
Seeking power?
Tsunade wasn't stupid and quickly thought of this.
The position of the Hokage's secretary is quite close to that of the Hokage advisor.
Hizashi Hyuga was of noble status, no less than Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado.
Tsunade pondered for a moment but didn't refuse.
She didn't like these two old guys anyway. Having Hizashi Hyuga to annoy them wasn't a bad idea.
"Sister, is there a problem?"
Seeing her expression, Natsume thought she disagreed.
"No problem."
Tsunade crossed her smooth and slender legs and smiled, "It seems you really worked hard."
"So, is there any reward?"
Natsume didn't hesitate to push his luck and asked.
Seize the opportunity when it presents itself without a moment's hesitation.
Otherwise, it'd be disrespectful to Tsunade.
"What kind of reward do you want?"
Tsunade slightly parted her red lips, and a hint of playfulness and charm showed in her eyes.
For a moment, Natsume was a little moved.
She was wearing the ceremonial robe. Although she should have looked serious and dignified, there was a different kind of allure.
Bad woman, you're really good at this.
Natsume adopted a strategy of retreating to advance and said, "As long as it's a reward from sister, it's okay."
Tsunade's eyes fluttered. Leaning back on the Hokage's soft chair, she let the afterglow of the sun outside the window outline her graceful body curve.
Under Natsume's expectant and nervous gaze, she uttered a few words.
"Sister will cook dinner tonight."
"...?"
Natsume felt his heart skip a beat.
What a harsh reality of repaying kindness with evil!
"Let's go."
Tsunade put down the documents and stopped worrying about all the troublesome things.
"Okay."
Natsume trailed after her dejectedly, his eyes subconsciously stealing glances at her fair and delicate feet.
The two left the Hokage Building.
There were hardly any people on the street at this time.
Tsunade stopped.
"What's wrong?"
Natsume's gaze skimmed over her rear end and finally looked up, asking.
"There's no one around now."
Tsunade stretched out her right hand and hinted [to Natsume].
Natsume immediately stepped forward and held her soft hand.
"Sister, when shall we go to the seaside?"
"Let's go on my birthday."
A smile curled up on Tsunade's lips. Apparently, she was in a good mood.
Hearing this, Natsume immediately got excited.
Finally, he could unlock Tsunade's new skin[b]skin[/b]!
So happy!
"I'm looking forward to your gift."
Tsunade glanced at his expression and said, "If I'm not satisfied, you'd better be prepared."
Natsume's smile froze.
Should he prepare a second gift?
To avoid dying on a deserted island.
When they got home, true to her word, Tsunade cooked a meal herself as a reward[b]reward[/b] for Natsume.
Shizune looked as miserable as a stray dog. [She thought to herself:] Why was it her who had to suffer?
The next day.
Seven secretaries led by Hizashi Hyuga[b]Hyuga[/b] arrived on time.
There were four men and three women.
The ratio was relatively balanced.
Tsunade suddenly had two - thirds fewer trivial matters and felt much more relaxed.
The only ones who were unhappy were Koharu[b]Koharu[/b] Utatane[b]Utatane[/b] and Homura[b]Homura[/b] Mitokado[b]Mitokado[/b].
They felt a sense of crisis.
They didn't mind ordinary secretaries because they could command them.
But they couldn't control Hizashi Hyuga[b]Hyuga[/b], who only listened to Tsunade.
This also meant that they lost some power.
Since many things no longer passed through their hands, they couldn't profit from them anymore.
Judging from their personalities, Natsume estimated that they would soon launch a counter - attack.
He would play with them then.
Before that, he had to enjoy his seaside vacation on the deserted island.
On August 2nd.
The weather was fine.
"Sister, wear the cheongsam[b]cheongsam[/b] you wore last time."
Natsume took out a green - tinged cheongsam[b]cheongsam[/b] from the wardrobe and said, "Anyway, there are only the two of us on the deserted island."
"You naughty boy!"
Tsunade reached out and flicked his forehead, then casually picked up the cheongsam[b]cheongsam[/b] and said, "Go out."
Natsume immediately ran to the door.
Although he wanted to watch, with her strength, he would be easily detected.
For the sake of the upcoming swimsuit plan, he had to endure it for a while.
"Alright."
Tsunade opened the door. With her black - silk - clad legs in high heels, she made a rhythmic tapping sound on the floor.
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"Sister, you look so beautiful!"
Natsume sincerely complimented her.
"Come on, let's go."
Tsunade felt a bit uncomfortable, mainly because the cheongsam[b]cheongsam[/b] was too tight - fitting.
Natsume immediately used the Reverse Summoning Jutsu[b]Reverse Summoning Jutsu[/b] to summon Katsuyu[b]Katsuyu[/b].
The two of them appeared on the beach.
In front was the boundless blue sea, and behind was a small - sized deserted island.
"You've made good preparations."
Tsunade saw the beach chairs that were already set up and, not being polite, lay down on one.
In that instant, her charm was no less than that of the distant waves.
"Sister, do you think the cheongsam[b]cheongsam[/b] is a bit inappropriate?"
Natsume pretended to ask casually.
Hearing this, Tsunade squinted her eyes and turned to look at him.
Her blond hair glistened in the sunlight. As she shifted, the hem of the cheongsam[b]cheongsam[/b] naturally slipped down, showing her fair thighs.
"Come on, after all this beating around the bush, what's the real deal?"
Tsunade rolled her eyes at him and asked.
"It's summer, and we're at the seaside. So I got Sister a swimsuit."
Natsume, with the determination to face death, took out his gift.
"Tsk."
Tsunade gave him a scornful look and said, "I knew you had an ulterior motive. All this about celebrating my birthday is just an excuse to see me in a swimsuit."
"Come on! I just think Sister is so beautiful that she should try different kinds of clothes."
Natsume remained unfazed even after being exposed.
Tsunade was stunned for a second, then burst out laughing.
Saying Sister is beautiful really makes Sister happy.
But your stubborn attitude really makes Sister unhappy.
Tsunade stretched out her hand, crooked her finger, and said, "Let me have a look."
Natsume quickly leaned in.
"..."
Tsunade's expression froze instantly.
Could this even be called a swimsuit?
It was just a pair of briefs and a halter top.
Her face flushed slightly, and her fists clenched. She directly punched Natsume on the head.
"Ah!"
Natsume fell to the ground, wailing, "I'm injured! I demand compensation!"
He's a pro at pulling off a fake injury scam.
Tsunade curled her lips.
I didn't even use much force, yet you're making such a big deal. You're really good at pretending.
If it were an ordinary swimsuit, she might wear it.
But this one was just too embarrassing.
"You're dreaming."
Tsunade ignored him, lay back down, and squinted at the sky.
Natsume got up.
Mainly because the ground was hot.
He wasn't discouraged. The day was long, and he still had a chance.
"Sister, have some milk tea."
Natsume took out the pearl milk tea that was a huge hit in his past life.
"What's this?"
Tsunade eyed the cloudy white milk tea, a bit confused.
She didn't remember such a drink in Konoha Village.
"I made it specially. Try it."
Natsume patted his chest and assured her, "It's definitely delicious."
Tsunade bit the straw with her red lips and took a sip. Her eyes lit up slightly.
It was even better than she'd imagined.
She nodded in satisfaction, exhaled, and after shedding the heavy responsibility of the Hokage, she looked rather lazy and casual.
Natsume admired her long legs in the sunlight.
Every line was full of fitness and sex appeal, and every inch of her skin was as smooth as jade.
Coupled with the cheongsam, she was irresistible to most men.
If she were in a swimsuit, it'd be even better.
Natsume showed a rather regretful expression.
"It's so quiet."
Tsunade put down the milk tea, stretched out her arms, and sighed, "Apart from the wind and the waves, there's no other sound. It's really nice."
It was as if all the memories of blood and fire had vanished.
She felt a long - lost sense of peace.
And all this seemed to have changed since she met Natsume.
"Yeah, it's really nice."
Natsume agreed and spoke from the heart, "Especially when I'm alone with Sister."
"Why have you become such a smooth talker?"
Tsunade didn't look at him and asked with a smile, "Do you know how I felt when I first saw you?"
"What's that?"
Natsume was also intrigued by her words.
"Extremely beautiful."
Tsunade said absent - mindedly, "I've never seen such a good - looking kid before. But what really got me interested was when you said you wanted to become the Hokage. Before you, I've heard many people say that, especially Nawaki."
Natsume was a bit surprised.
Because Tsunade had never mentioned Nawaki to him on her own initiative before.
This was the first time.
It also meant that he was completely regarded as the most important person by Tsunade.
Otherwise, she wouldn't talk about her deceased younger brother.
"At first, I saw you as Nawaki. Would you mind?"
Tsunade turned to the side, looking at Natsume with a complicated expression, and said, "In a way, you two are a bit similar."
"Not at all."
Natsume shook his head and said, "I'm an orphan. It's my luck to meet you, Sister. I don't care who you see me as."
At the same time, he silently said sorry to Nonou Yakushi in his heart.
Dean, this is a critical moment. I can only make you suffer a bit.
"You've always been well - behaved."
Tsunade gave him a disdainful look and said, "You're just not as innocent as you were when you were a kid."
"Where am I not?"
Natsume firmly refused to admit it.
"Such a phony."
Tsunade retracted her gaze and stared blankly at the distant sea.
She was sure that if it weren't for Natsume, she would still be in despair at this moment.
To numb herself and forget the past with this, she would be gambling like crazy in some casino or getting drunk in some tavern.
"Sister, you said you saw me as Nawaki at first. What about now?"
Natsume keenly spotted the loophole.
"Now?"
Tsunade was stunned for a moment. Suddenly, her face flushed and her heart started beating much faster.
"Sister, you're blushing."
Natsume blurted out.
"It's the sun."
Tsunade came up with an excuse and glared at him again, saying, "Go and prepare lunch. I want grilled fish."
Natsume pulled a long face.
His wish didn't come true, and he had to do menial labor.
He was so miserable.
While Natsume ran to the seaside to catch fish, Tsunade sat up and looked at the swimsuit beside her.
She hesitated for a moment, let out a long sigh, and said, "You're lucky."
Natsume fished quite fast.
Half an hour later, he returned to the camp with a big bucket in hand and then stood still.
Tsunade was wearing a white swimsuit with a very daring cut, a white round hat, and a transparent gauze scarf around her arm.
She crossed her arms over her chest, gently bit her sexy lower lip, and her bright brown eyes turned into charming, watery eyes, exuding a seductive charm.
Natsume subconsciously swallowed his saliva.
Sure enough, she was even more charming than he had imagined.
"Hurry up and cook!"
Tsunade glared at him angrily.
But with her blushing cheeks and beautiful swimsuit, it was completely ineffective.
Natsume endured his male pride with difficulty and set up the barbecue grill.
Tsunade let out a sigh of relief.
She covered her face with both hands. For someone with her personality, those few seconds felt like an eternity.
Natsume suddenly hated himself for not learning Fire Release[b]Fire Release[/b].
Otherwise, why would it be so slow?
Roasting a fish had him so impatient that he almost awakened the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan[b]Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan[/b].
"Sister, it's ready!"
Natsume waved his hand quickly, motioning for Tsunade to come over, while staring at her intently.
"..."
Tsunade's face was flushed. She crossed one arm over her chest and walked to the table.
She sat down cross - legged.
All Natsume could see were those white suspenders.
"Got any wine?"
Tsunade's heart was pounding, and she needed wine to calm her chaotic emotions.
"Yes."
Surprisingly, Natsume had prepared wine.
After all, Tsunade loved to drink.
He opened the Storage scroll[b]Storage scroll[/b] and took out two bottles of wine.
They clinked glasses and drank merrily, one cup after another.
Soon, Tsunade was drunk.
It was Natsume's first time drinking.
But he found that he had an incredibly high alcohol tolerance.
After careful thought, it might be because of his Sage Body[b]Sage Body[/b].
As a physique comparable to that of the Sage of Six Paths[b]Sage of Six Paths[/b], a little wine simply couldn't have any effect.
Natsume thought to himself that it was a pity; drinking would be no fun in the future.
But then he thought that this was the perfect opportunity.
Well, should I be a jerk or an even bigger jerk?
Tsunade raised her head, her eyes half - closed. With her defenses down, she looked incredibly alluring.
"Keep drinking."
She stood up but fell into Natsume's arms. Instinctively, she reached for a glass but found none. She could only lower her head. Then, sweetness, warmth, and softness all exploded in her mouth at once.
Tsunade was like a greedy snake, constantly chasing after the same taste, as if she wanted to devour Natsume alive.
After a long - lasting kiss, she accidentally fell to the ground.
Natsume quickly caught her.
"I... am a bit... sleepy."
Tsunade yawned, then turned around and hugged Natsume, closing her eyes.
A moment later, it seemed that she had a nightmare. With a pained cry, she shed tears.
Natsume couldn't bear it and gently patted her shoulder, whispering, "It'll be okay when you wake up."
Tsunade nodded but didn't say a word.
But this nightmare was much longer than she had imagined and didn't end until three hours later.
At night, Natsume woke up.
Maybe it was the wrong sleeping position, but his waist ached.
Tsunade was still asleep because of the nightmare.
Her well - proportioned and charming body added a touch of allure under the moonlight, making people's imagination run wild.
Natsume took out a silk scarf and wiped the sweat from Tsunade's forehead.
It was a pity that she had a nightmare on her birthday.
Suddenly, Tsunade opened her eyes and snuggled into his arms.
She didn't say a word and just quietly leaned against him.
A moment later, Tsunade gave him a disdainful look and asked, "Aren't you tired so late at night?"
"I took a nap from noon until now. I'm full of energy."
Natsume lifted his chin and pointed to the distant seaside, saying, "I could easily fight another battle until the blood flows like a river."
Tsunade frowned. She couldn't stand his big talk. She pushed his body away and sat up again.
She clenched her fists, burst out with powerful strength, and said viciously, "All you know is fighting! Today, sister will teach you a good lesson!"
"Please no, sister!"
Natsume fought back but couldn't defeat his opponent. As a result, he was beaten black and blue and tortured for a night.
The two of them originally planned to go back the next day.
But because Natsume liked having fun, they stayed for two more days, leaving their marks all over the island.
To commemorate his rare birthday, Natsume decided to turn this place into a seaside villa where he could come and have fun with Tsunade when he was free.
The pleasant two - day - one - night trip came to an end, and it was time to return to the normal daily life of the Hokage world.
Natsume continued to increase his destiny value.
The Ninja Academy.
It wasn't time for school to end yet.
Natsume stood at the door, peering inside.
This part isn't over yet! More exciting stuff is coming!
"Hey, look, your little hunk."
Sakura Haruno noticed Natsume right away and kept nudging Ino Yamanaka's shoulder.
"What little hunk?"
Ino Yamanaka didn't even lift her head and said, "Right now, no hunk can shake my determination to study."
"It's Natsume."
"Ah?"
Ino Yamanaka immediately turned her head and saw Natsume at the door.
If it weren't for the class, she would definitely have rushed over.
She only found out later that Natsume had visited the Yamanaka clan last time.
She really regretted it.
Even though he wasn't here for her, she still felt regretful.
"Tsk."
Sakura Haruno said sourly, "You've barely met him a few times, and you're acting so eager."
She saw Sasuke every day, yet they hadn't made any headway at all!
How she hated that!
"You don't understand. This is called love at first sight."
Ino Yamanaka gave a soft snort, and her golden high ponytail swayed with the movement.
Sakura Haruno gritted her teeth in anger.
"Class is over."
Iruka Umino smiled and announced the end of today's class on the podium.
Instantly, the students fled through the front and back doors like runaway horses.
"Na... "
Ino Yamanaka was fast, but there was someone even faster.
Naruto Uzumaki.
"Hahaha."
Sakura Haruno burst out laughing without any grace.
Well done!
Naruto!
"..."
Ino Yamanaka glared at her and thought to herself, 'Am I going to be like her, competing with a guy for a guy?'
At this moment, Naruto Uzumaki felt a great sense of crisis.
He subconsciously turned his head and saw two girls staring at him.
"Big bro, let's go first."
Naruto Uzumaki sensed something was wrong.
Natsume greeted the two girls with a smile and then turned to leave.
He didn't have time to chat with them for now. He had to deal with Naruto Uzumaki's matter first.
"Naruto, do you know who your parents are?"
"Big bro, you know?"
Natsume's question instantly excited Naruto Uzumaki.
He had asked everyone, but no one had ever told him who his parents were.
"I can take you to meet him."
Natsume reached out and placed his hand on Naruto's head, saying, "Close your eyes and don't worry about anything."
It wasn't actually difficult to enter the sealed space of the Nine - Tailed Fox, especially for Natsume at this time.
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