From Naruto onwards, I've become a dreamer.

Chapter 41 Do you believe that fate brought us together here?

"Lady Tsunade, I'm really all better now."

In a fairly clean and tidy room, Uchiha Munetsuki, wrapped up like a rice dumpling, looked utterly helpless.

"No, I'm a doctor, and you're a doctor?" Tsunade lay down beside her without any manners, wearing a loose tea-green kimono. Her two fair breasts squeezed together to create a deep cleavage, exuding an alluring mature charm.

At the hem of that kimono, two plump, shapely, and slender legs were casually crossed and stretched out, with delicate pink toes gently curled, as perfect as white jade.

This woman has no shame!

Uchiha Munetsuki covered his eyes and sighed, "Lady Tsunade, I've said it many times, please pay attention, okay?"

"Oh, what's there to be afraid of?"

Tsunade licked her lips and gave him a flirtatious look: "Kid, you're not thinking about anything inappropriate, are you?"

"Sorry, I don't like women older than me."

Uchiha Muneki retorted sharply.

"Tch~" Tsunade curled her lip and waved her hand. "Stop being so narcissistic. I don't even like you, you brat!"

The atmosphere suddenly became tense and awkward.

"By the way, where did Hikaru go?" Uchiha Muneki couldn't stand Tsunade's resentful gaze any longer and asked after clearing his throat.

"Tsk, you little pervert," Tsunade curled her lip and rolled her eyes. "Don't worry, I'll have Hikaru go buy some things. It's a bit far from Amegakure, so it's safe here."

"Oh"

Uchiha Muneki stopped speaking.

"Hey, tell me honestly, do you like Hikaru?" Tsunade suddenly leaned over and teased.

Uchiha Muneki was stunned for a moment, not expecting Tsunade to suddenly squeeze in. Feeling the refreshing fragrance between his noses, he only needed to lower his head slightly to see the woman's "broad" chest. His mind was in turmoil, and he was almost forced out of his "spectator" state.

No, you've misunderstood.

Uchiha Munetsuki adjusted his glasses and calmly said, "I don't like her, it's just out of concern for my comrade."

"Tch~ What a hypocrite."

Tsunade seemed convinced he liked Hikaru, muttering, "Dishonest brat, don't you dare contradict me later!"

Uchiha Muneki shook his head, not responding to her words.

like?

No. He won't like anyone.

From the moment he ingested the potion of the 'Audience' pathway, any superfluous emotions became a luxury for him.

As the atmosphere inside became tense, Hikaru pushed open the door and entered: "Lady Tsunade, I'm back."

"Ah, thank you for your hard work, Hikaru~" Tsunade lay sprawled on the bed, looking like a good-for-nothing, her eyes half-closed in contentment.

Uchiha Munetsuki glanced at the list and saw that Tsunade had mostly asked him to buy beer and takeout boxes. He covered his face in exasperation and said, "Lady Tsunade, didn't you say you weren't going to drink?"

"Huh? Did I say that?" Tsunade rolled her eyes, a sudden idea striking her. "Haha, I think I did say that, but the mission's over, a little drink won't hurt~"

Before long, she got herself drunk and lay there fast asleep.

Poor alcohol tolerance but still loves to drink – is this a case of someone who's bad at drinking but has a huge addiction?

Uchiha Munetsuki shook his head and turned to Hikaru, saying, "Hikaru, I need to go out for about two days. During that time, I'd like to trouble you to help me fake a memory and implant it into her. Thank you."

"no problem."

Xiao Guang nodded obediently, biting her lip and fidgeting with her fingers, and asked cautiously, "Um... can I come along?"

"No need, I can go by myself." Uchiha Muneki ruffled the girl's hair and chuckled, "Besides, I think you staying here will be of more help to me."

"Yes, I won't let her affect you."

Xiao Guang was a little down, but she still cheered herself up and made a promise to him.

"Really reliable."

Uchiha Munetsuki changed his clothes, put on a straw hat, pressed down the brim with his hand, and then opened the window: "Well then, I'll leave it to you, Hikaru."

Taking advantage of the darkness of the night, he leaped out.

Swish!

With a few leaps, it disappeared into the night like a ghost.

Amegakure Village.

It was still that annoying gloomy weather, with a light drizzle falling.

Pedestrians hurried along, businesses operated normally, and the most popular places were the small bars along the street.

Everything was the same as always, and it seemed that nothing had changed.

"As expected, they concealed the news of Hanzo's death."

Wearing a black hood, Konan held a paper umbrella and silently observed the familiar village, her heart filled with sorrow: "It's just a pity that this brief peace will soon be shattered."

In just two days, her life underwent a dramatic transformation.

Yahiko's tragic death left the Akatsuki leaderless, and Nagato, the only one who could stand up to stabilize the situation, had his chakra drained too much at once due to using that forbidden summoning technique, leaving him emaciated and even having trouble standing.

The only good news so far is that the Rain Village seems to have identified Tsunade, one of the Legendary Sannin of Konoha, as the culprit.

This gave the already chaotic Akatsuki organization a rare chance to catch its breath.

"Yahiko, can you tell me what I should do now?"

Confused, Xiao Nan strolled in the rain with a paper umbrella, her lonely and frail figure seemingly isolated from the world.

For some reason, she wandered around and ended up at a simple stall.

This stall is located at a remote intersection with almost no pedestrians. It even borrows the rainproof eaves of the building above and barely manages to hide in a space of less than three square meters.

A middle-aged man, dressed in a simple white robe with a cross pendant hanging around his neck, exuding a plain and gentle demeanor, was flipping through a black book in his hands.

What a strange person. That was Xiao Nan's first impression of him.

The noisy surroundings seemed to have no effect on him at all, exuding a captivating aura of tranquility that made her subconsciously choose to approach this place.

Perhaps it was this sense of security that attracted her.

"Lost sheep."

The person put down the book beside them, slowly raised their head, and spoke in a gentle voice like a ray of sunshine: "Do you believe that fate brought us together here?"

"What are you talking about?"

Xiao Nan, who was originally confused and troubled, seemed to be struck by these words.

She stared blankly at the other person, their dark eyes as clear and pure as a baby's, as if reflecting the turmoil and unease in her heart.

"I can see that your eyes are full of confusion."

The middle-aged man placed his hands on his lower abdomen, crossed one leg over the other, and said gently, "If you don't mind, you can talk to me about it. Perhaps I can help you share the burden."

"No, it's not necessary."

Xiao Nan snapped out of her daze and shook her head bitterly: "No one can help me. Thank you."

She turned to leave; after all, she had been out shopping for supplies long enough, and it was time to go home.

However, she had only taken two steps when the voice came again.

"Fate...is it cruel?"

Xiao Nan's eyes narrowed suddenly. After hearing those words, her expression changed drastically, and she turned her head to stare intently at the person.

"Every gift that fate bestows comes with a hidden price tag."

The middle-aged man's eyes were pure and clear, yet deep within them seemed to churn with countless eddies. He said meaningfully, "But, I wonder if you're satisfied with this 'price'?"

My cold is getting really bad; I have a low-grade fever and a cough, but I still have to force myself to go to work. Being a working person is just too miserable! I'm always asking for recommendations on investment and reading material~

(End of this chapter)