Konoha: I, Uchiha, am brimming with positive energy

Chapter 152 Tsunade, Let's Bet (Please Subscribe)

"Lady Tsunade, did you get the money?"

"Got it, let's go."

Tsunade walked out of the office building next to the Uchiha Supermarket carrying a money box, followed by Shizune. However, both of them used the Transformation Jutsu, and it was only when they took the money that Mikoto Uchiha saw their true forms.

"Jingyin, don't leave such important things at home next time. It costs three million a year!"

Tsunade scolded her unreasonably, saying that she had simply left the things at home without taking them with her when she left.

However, Shizune didn't take the blame, muttering under her breath, "I didn't know about this; it was all Lady Tsunade's carelessness."

The reason the two of them came back was that Tsunade remembered that she hadn't received any money from Uchiha Yoichi for almost two years, and she had no gambling funds, while Shizune was holding onto the money and refusing to give it to her.

So Tsunade decided to go to the Uchiha Pharmaceutical Company to get money.

But how could the pharmaceutical company just give money to anyone who comes along? Not even Tsunade, one of the Legendary Sannin. They would only give her money if she asked for a contract and produced it.

However, Tsunade had left the contract at home. When Shizune saw that Tsunade wanted to use her money to pay for it first, she quickly shook her head. Helpless, Tsunade had no choice but to go back to the village to get the contract.

After receiving the money from Mikoto Uchiha, he prepared to leave Konoha Village.

She came back with six million, enough for her to live on for a long time, and maybe she'll even break even if she's lucky.

"Lady Tsunade?"

As Tsunade and Shizune were walking out, they suddenly heard someone call her from behind. She instinctively turned around, but upon seeing it was Uchiha Yoichi, Tsunade's expression instantly became confused.

"Lady Tsunade? Where is Lady Tsunade?"

"Using the Transformation Jutsu in front of the Uchiha clan head? Do the Senju clan really look down on the Sharingan that much?"

Uchiha Yoichi chuckled sarcastically as usual, but the [Strategy Guide] in front of him immediately offered a solution.

Before Uchiha Yang could change his mind, Tsunade slammed down the transformation jutsu and waved her fist angrily, saying, "Kid, I'm here to collect the money. I'm leaving soon, so don't make a sound."

Using the excuse of "it's been a long time since we last met" and expressing gratitude, they invite the target to stay for dinner, primarily persuading those around the target.

Upon seeing the guide, Uchiha Yang said, "It's been a long time, and I haven't thanked you for healing me on the battlefield last time. How about we have a meal before you leave? What do you say, Shizune?"

Tsunade pouted and said, "Why are you talking to Shizune? Let's go outside."

Before she could finish speaking, Tsunade felt Shizune tugging at her sleeve. "Lady Tsunade, if we hurry now, we won't reach the next town until late at night. Let's eat first before we leave."

Moreover, when she passed by earlier, Jingyin noticed that there were many more food shops in the village.

After being persuaded by Shizune, Tsunade was also a little hungry, so she pouted and said to Uchiha Yoichi, "Okay, but I'll leave after I finish eating."

After glancing at the guide, Uchiha Yoichi chuckled and said, "Don't worry, I'm not the Third Hokage, and I understand you."

After saying that, Uchiha Yoichi pointed to the food area and then turned around to signal them to follow; however, he thought to himself, "She's over thirty and still so arrogant. She doesn't seem like someone who's easy to win over."

"How old are you?"

Tsunade snorted and then followed with Shizune.

Upon arriving at the food area, Uchiha Yoichi introduced several restaurants and then asked them what they wanted to eat. In the end, the two chose a sushi restaurant.

The sushi here uses expensive ingredients, unlike another sushi restaurant in Konoha Village.

Fish roe, premium seafood, and even mutton sushi from a magical goat.

After entering the restaurant, Uchiha Yoichi asked for a private room by the window, and then ordered some sushi and various sashimi. When he turned around, he saw Tsunade's eyes, which seemed to be speaking, and then ordered a few bottles of shochu.

Tsunade finally smiled after hearing the last word about shochu. In her opinion, the soul of sushi is shochu; otherwise, you can't taste the deliciousness of sushi.

Once the sushi and sashimi were almost all served, Tsunade poured herself a glass.

However, as she picked up her glass to drink, she noticed Uchiha Yoichi across from her and suddenly remembered the first time she met Uchiha Yoichi. Back then, the kid had become a pillar of the village.

"Hey Yu, wanna grab a drink?"

"Then have a drink, but I can't drink too much."

Uchiha Yoichi said that so far, his actions have been carried out according to instructions.

After pouring the drinks, the two had a glass. Then Tsunade also tried the sushi and sashimi, and her beautiful eyes lit up slightly as she said, "When did we get such delicious sushi in the village? It's much better than the other place."

"This is the meat of a magical goat. It's lightly seared to retain its juices and flavor. It's the signature meat of the Uchiha clan, and many people in the Land of Fire are scrambling to get it."

Uchiha Yoichi pushed another plate of sashimi over and continued, "There are still many things to improve in Konoha. The food court and supermarket alone have attracted such a large number of customers."

"The Chunin Exams attracted the daimyo of all four countries; we could definitely hold more events like this in the future."

"There is too little entertainment in the ninja world. The Chunin Exams are like a gladiatorial arena, and the third round is entirely for the aristocracy to perform."

If it were me, I'd rather promote ninja activities, then hold a game league, and pass it down year after year.

When Tsunade saw Uchiha Yoichi confidently describing his methods for building the village, she couldn't help but chuckle and say, "Kid, building a village isn't as simple as you make it out to be."

"No, building a village is actually very simple, but no Hokage has ever done it before."

Uchiha Yoichi shook his head and said, "As the head of the Uchiha clan, I can bring benefits to all Uchiha clan members. If I were the Hokage, I could change the entire village. The food court and supermarket are just the beginning of that change."

The facts were right in front of Tsunade: even as it was getting dark, there were still many villagers coming and going in the vicinity, and the villagers coming out of the supermarket all had smiles on their faces.

When they entered the village, they saw a notice board erected by the garrison, which included a reward and punishment system as well as a recruitment notice for the garrison.

Tsunade was surprised at the time, but now it seems that it was the person in front of her who saw it.

That lecherous brat from back then has really grown up.

Thinking of this, Tsunade still remembered the brat who had called her "big" when they first met, but she no longer wanted to pursue that matter, so she chuckled.

"Even if you're right, it'll still be very difficult for you to become Hokage. Do you think you can be elected Fourth Hokage?"

After Tsunade finished speaking, she poured herself another glass of shochu. After a few glasses, a slight flush appeared on her fair face, and she continued...

"If I stay, I might actually be convinced by what you just said and support you in becoming Hokage."

"It doesn't matter if I don't become the Fourth Hokage. My ambition is the same as Sakumo-senpai's. Even if he becomes Hokage, he will still support me."

Uchiha Yoichi paused for a moment, then smiled and said, "But if someone else becomes Hokage, they will definitely target the Uchiha clan, so it's better for Sakumo-senpai to be Hokage."

"I was just saying. There's no way I can stay in the village. How can someone who's afraid of blood be a ninja?"

Tsunade paused halfway through her sentence, then, realizing that this brat already knew her weakness, she spoke without hesitation.

"Just consider it a break to relax. You can come back when you're better."

Uchiha Yoichi said.

However, Tsunade's expression darkened upon hearing this, and she slammed her wine glass on the table forcefully, saying, "Impossible."

"Don't say that. Experiencing two moments of shattered faith is indeed a very painful thing."

Uchiha Yang kept looking at Tsunade and said, "You don't have hemophobia. You're just looking for a pillar of support that can help you break the curse and regain your faith. If you can't find one outside, I'll be that pillar."

Upon hearing this, Tsunade, who had been avoiding the issue, suddenly felt a surge of inexplicable anger. Did she really have to go through that kind of thing a third time?!

"Kid, what do you know?"

"Let's take a gamble."

"What?"

"Lady Tsunade, since you love gambling so much, why don't you gamble on me one last time? If you win, you'll never have hemophobia again. If you lose, then I'm afraid no one can cure your hemophobia. Tsunade, do you dare to gamble with me?"

"I bet I'll become Hokage and change the entire ninja world!"

After hearing these words that sounded like a curse, Tsunade saw Uchiha Yoichi's confident and invincible expression.

She longed to take a step forward, to overcome her hemophobia, and to witness the moment when those two people's dreams came true; however, the scenes of Rope Tree and Broken's deaths kept replaying in her mind, making her fear that their figures lying in pools of blood would reappear for the third time.

"I"

Tsunade didn't know whether to choose left or right. She wanted to back up, but there was a chair behind her.

"Then let's make the bet, Lady Tsunade!"

Uchiha Yoichi suddenly grasped Tsunade's hand, signifying the end of the bet, and then continued, "Losing only means the death of another insignificant person, but if you win, you can get rid of hemophobia."

"Who said you're insignificant? You little brat, do you want to become a shackle I can never remove from my head?!"

Tsunade stood up angrily, then bent down and grabbed Uchiha Yoichi by the collar, saying something. The snow-white honey fruit swayed a few times because of the big movement.

If another person were to die because of such a pointless dream, Tsunade felt she wouldn't even be able to sleep anymore.

"I will not cancel the bet."

"It's too late, and I won't lose, and I will definitely become Hokage."

Uchiha Yoichi removed Tsunade's hand; although the woman was angry, she hadn't used much force at all.

"When you receive my Hokage transfer order in the future, remember to return to the village in time, Tsunade."

After saying that, Uchiha Yoichi glanced at the guide again, then got up and left the room.

Tsunade was still standing there, her eyes somewhat dazed. She seemed to have really seen the scene of her losing, and the figures of the two people she cared about most appeared in this Uchiha brat.

After a long while, Tsunade finally heard Shizune's voice.

"Lady Tsunade, what happened between you two just now? Did you have a fight?"

When Tsunade came to her senses and saw Shizune, she remembered what had just happened and sat back down in her chair, feeling weak. If she had known what was going to happen, she would have preferred to leave immediately.

But deep down, Tsunade couldn't help but think with anticipation, "You brat, don't make me lose this bet."

Tsunade also secretly hoped to win, at least to prove that Nawaki and Dan's dream was not wrong. If she lost this time, she probably would never be able to get over it.

"Lady Tsunade, Lady Tsunade, are you alright?"

Tsunade abruptly turned her head, saw Shizune, and then noticed the empty plate on her table. She said angrily, "It's all because you wanted to eat, Shizune! You made me gamble with that brat!"

"What? How can this be my fault?" Shizune looked aggrieved, then suggested, "Why don't I chase after him and tell Lord Yang that the bet is canceled?"

"Don't cause me any more trouble."

Tsunade sighed and said that just as she was about to tell Shizune to pack up and leave, the door to the private room was suddenly pushed open and a tall ninja with white hair and a spiky hairstyle walked in.

"Tsunade, it really is you! I thought I misheard!"

Upon seeing Tsunade, Jiraiya asked excitedly, "When did you return to Konoha? How long do you plan to stay? I'll be there to meet you."

"Jiraiya, I'm not in the mood. I'm just passing through and will be leaving soon."

Tsunade interrupted Jiraiya and sighed, saying that she was in a state of confusion and didn't want to chat or drink with him at all.

"I'm leaving!"

"Huh? Tsunade."

Before Jiraiya could say anything, Tsunade and Shizune took their things and left.

"What, what's going on?"

Before Jiraiya could even make a move, Tsunade had already left. Then, as he turned his head, he inadvertently noticed three pairs of chopsticks and two wine glasses on the table.

Shizune is too young to drink alcohol. Who was drinking with Tsunade just now?

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"It should be correct, but why does the favorability rating fluctuate so much?"

After leaving, Uchiha Yangyi started checking the [Strategy Guide]. He had acted like a robot just now, but even though it was 'low', it was still much higher than before.

His words just now raised Tsunade's favorability towards him to a maximum of 86 and a minimum of 74, finally settling at 82.

Judging from the numbers, his relationship with the Sannin is probably similar, but it's different from friendship.

"This guide is amazing! Only one last step left!"

The final step wasn't difficult for Uchiha Yangyi; once he fulfilled his promise, he could completely win over Tsunade. This was the fastest way to win over Tsunade, as described in the guide.

If Sakumo Hatake really becomes the Fourth Hokage, it will probably be only a few years before the Fifth Hokage is chosen.

As Sakumo Hatake himself said, although he was very suitable to be Hokage in every way, he was not willing to do so. He just did not want to see the village and the Uchiha clan become enemies, which would cause his comrades in the village to be affected in various ways. That's why he tacitly agreed to become the Fourth Hokage.

If Uchiha Yoichi's performance completely exceeds his expectations, Hatake Sakumo might choose to step down as Hokage even if he has done nothing wrong.

Please vote for me!

I saw an interesting comment on Zhihu: if Naruto and Tsunade had a smaller age and generation gap, and Naruto was interested in Tsunade, then Jiraiya could only stand at the wedding table to offer his blessings.

(End of this chapter)