The nights at the Thousand Hands Mansion are always quieter than in other parts of the village.

Qianxuan sat cross-legged on the floor of his room, with several brand-new sealing scrolls spread out in front of him.

Hiruzen Sarutobi, that old man, was quite generous. He asked for several, and he actually gave him several, all of them being high-capacity military-grade models.

He placed the new sword that Tsunade had given him across his lap, his fingers gently stroking the cold scabbard.

This trip to the Water Kingdom, though described as an S-class mission, felt more like an armed outing to some unscrupulous businessman's treasury to pick up some cash.

As for Kirigakure...

What kind of threat could a village pose if it can't even keep an eye on its own Mizukage, allows people to come and go as they please, and packs up and sends away Jinchuriki like packages?

As long as I don't provoke those lunatics with seven knives, there shouldn't be any major problems.

"Squeak—"

The door was pushed open.

Tsunade walked in carrying a plate of sliced ​​fruit. She was still wearing her daytime casual clothes, her long golden hair was casually draped over her shoulders, and her face was expressionless.

She placed the fruit plate on the low table in front of Qianxuan, then sat down opposite him without saying a word.

Qianxuan picked up a piece of apple, took a bite, and it was crunchy.

"What's up?"

"I've heard about it."

Tsunade didn't touch the fruit; she just looked at him.

"The old man is sending you to the Water Country alone."

Qianxuan paused his chewing for a moment.

"Hmm, a reconnaissance mission."

He gave a vague reply.

"I'll go with you."

Tsunade's voice was calm and left no room for negotiation, as if stating a given fact.

Qianxuan almost choked on the apple.

He coughed twice before swallowing the apple, then looked at her with a puzzled expression.

"You're coming with me? Are you kidding me? You're one of the legendary Sannin, the princess of Konoha. The moment you show up in the Land of Water, the Seven Swords of Kirigakure will be waiting at your doorstep the next day."

"So what?"

Tsunade stared at him.

"I can take them all down by myself."

Qianxuan remained silent.

He knew this woman wasn't joking.

"The Land of Water is plagued by internal strife, and Kirigakure is notoriously xenophobic, harboring extreme hostility towards any outsider. Your pathetic infiltration skills might fool those stone-headed idiots in Iwagakure, but to think you can cause trouble right under Kirigakure's nose, alone?"

Tsunade frowned, a hint of worry in her voice that she herself didn't realize.

"Have you forgotten who pulled you back from the brink of death at Kannabi Bridge? Your injuries haven't fully healed yet, do you want to go and die again?"

Qianxuan silently ate his apple.

He certainly didn't want Tsunade to come along.

What a joke! His purpose in going to the Land of Water this time, besides going to the Land of Waves for a "zero-dollar purchase," was more importantly to farm EP points.

Kirigakure, the place known as the "Village of Blood Mist," is never short of rogue ninjas, madmen, and bounty hunters.

Those are all mobile EP points!

He had already planned it out; he would find a pretext to wreak havoc in the Land of Water.

Use the [Reply] skill to save people, then kill others, and farm hundreds of those D-level and C-level talents.

At that time, let alone a Kage-level expert, he would dare to challenge even the Sage of Six Paths.

How could he possibly let Tsunade see such a crazy and bloody scene?

If that stupid woman saw herself acting like a freak, rescuing people while cutting grass, she'd definitely think of her as a monster.

He had worked so hard to build up a decent image of her as a "reliable junior" and a "potential future husband," and he couldn't let it all crumble like that.

"no."

Qianxuan put down the half-eaten apple, his expression unusually serious.

"reason."

"First of all, this is a solo infiltration mission personally ordered by the Hokage. What do you mean by coming along? Disobeying the Hokage's orders?"

"Secondly, like I just said, you're too conspicuous. If you make a move, the entire ninja world will know that Tsunade from Konoha has gone to the Land of Water. At that point, let alone destroying the port, it will be a question whether the two of us can even leave the Land of Water alive."

"third……"

Qianxuan looked at her and suddenly smiled, a smile tinged with a hint of irreverent laziness.

"You're too heavy, I can't carry you. In case of danger, it's easier for me to run away on my own."

"you!"

Tsunade's temple throbbed, and a surge of anger rushed to her head.

She knew this guy wouldn't say anything nice.

What do you mean she's too heavy?

What do you mean by saying it's more convenient for him to run away alone?

"Shuoye Qianxuan!"

Tsunade glared at him through gritted teeth, "

"Say it again?"

"I'm telling you, you're a burden."

Qian Xuan repeated it without changing his expression, even nodding as if it were a serious matter.

"Think about it, your creditors can pinpoint your location even after you transform... How am I supposed to infiltrate then?"

Tsunade's face flushed red and then turned pale.

She wanted to argue, but found herself powerless to do so.

What this guy said, though infuriating, seems... to make a bit of a point.

So that's why.

Qianxuan shrugged, his face saying, "See, I told you so."

"You should just stay in the village, drink, gamble, and wait for me to come back."

"When I get back this time, maybe I'll be able to beat you."

He brought up the bet again.

When Tsunade saw his smug face, her anger suddenly subsided.

Instead, there was a deep sense of powerlessness.

She knew he had convinced her.

It wasn't because of the reasons that sounded reasonable, but because of that last sentence.

Wait for me to come back.

That bastard always manages to find ways to force her to compromise, to force her to...believe in him.

"it is good."

Tsunade stood up and looked down at him.

"I can wait for you in the village."

Her voice regained its usual calmness and assertiveness.

"But you have to grant me one request."

"What?"

"Come back alive."

Tsunade's gaze fell on the brand-new katana in front of his knees.

"Returning alive and unharmed."

"If you dare come back missing an arm or a leg, or if you dare break this knife again..."

She paused, a dangerous glint flashing in her brown eyes.

"I'll break your third leg myself."

Qianxuan felt a sudden chill between his legs.

He looked at Tsunade's face, which was etched with "I mean what I say," and silently swallowed.

Is this woman a devil?

"No problem at all..."

He uttered four words dryly, though he seemed somewhat unsure of himself.

Tsunade didn't say anything more, turned around and walked out of the room.

The moment the door closed, she leaned against the wall outside, and as if all her strength had been drained, she slowly slid down to the floor.

She buried her face in her knees.

His shoulders trembled slightly in a corner where no one could see him.

asshole……

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