XX-level Hokage

Mashiro smiled and disappeared into the shadows.

Yugito was eating her meal; the fried fish was a bit salty. She reached for water, but her cup was nowhere to be found. Just as she was wondering what was going on, a water cup was placed in her hand.

"How did you get in?" Yukito asked, taking a sip of water.

"I don't know either, maybe it was an accident," Mashiro said softly. "This fish is very salty," Yugito said, drinking water.

"Is that so?" Mashiro lowered her head and kissed Yugito's lips. A long silence followed.

"I think the saltiness is just right, maybe I just eat too much salt." Masashi said with a smile. "You..." Yugito was filled with shame and indignation.

Mashiro hugged Yugito from behind, and a warm, ambiguous atmosphere began to linger.

Sunlight streamed in through the window, casting two intertwined shadows. Before I knew it, it was afternoon.

Masashiro went downstairs, took a shower, and changed her clothes. Then she went out onto the street.

For Mashiro, strolling leisurely through Konoha like this was a very, very long time ago.

Chapter 84: Mashiro's Vacation (Part 5)

As dusk fell, the streets of Konoha grew somewhat quiet; most villagers had returned home, except for the commercial street, which remained brightly lit.

As she walked into the commercial district, Mashiro spotted a familiar figure. With a slight smile, she walked over quietly.

Shizune was standing at a jewelry stall, looking at two hair clips in her hands, her expression conflicted. "Which one should I choose?" Shizune muttered to herself.

Suddenly, someone hugged her from behind. Shizune was startled.

"What are you doing here all by yourself?" a female voice asked.

"Really white? That scared me to death." Hearing the voice, Shizune breathed a sigh of relief.

"Shizune is really a coward." Mashiro released Shizune, walked to her side, and said with a light laugh, "If someone suddenly hugs you on the street, everyone will be startled, okay?" Shizune retorted.

“Really? I don’t know how.” Mashiro said. “Really?” Shizune looked at Mashiro with suspicion.

“I believe no one would dare to suddenly hug me in the street,” Zhen Zi said calmly. Shizune chuckled dryly, speechless.

"Buying hair clips?" Mashiro peeked at the hair clip in Shizune's hand and asked with a smile.

"No, no, I was just looking." Shizune said, her face flushed, as she put the hand holding the hair clip behind her back.

"Shizune is really easily embarrassed. I've been watching you from behind for a while now, it's not strange at all," Mashiro said. Hearing this, Shizune knew she couldn't hide it, so she reached out her hand.

"Are you hesitating about which one to choose?" Mashiro took the hair clips from Shizune's hands. One was a yellow sunflower, and the other was a red cherry.

"Why do you suddenly want to sell hair clips?" Mashiro asked softly, handing the hair clip back to Shizune.

"Lady Tsunade asked me to try changing my image, so I thought I'd start with my hairstyle and gradually change it. But even that first step is proving difficult. I don't have the courage to change my hairstyle. I'd like to try buying a hair clip first, but I don't know which one to buy," Shizune said, somewhat annoyed.

"Did you hear someone talking about Ren?" Mashiro suddenly asked.

She didn't believe Tsunade could change Shizune's appearance; after all, Tsunade herself was usually incredibly aloof.

Looking at Mashiro's eyes, Shizune sighed helplessly and said, "I've been working part-time at the hospital on Sundays lately. The nurses I work with often chat about clothes and hairstyles, but I can't understand a word they say."

A nurse told me that a girl's best years are only a few, and if you don't take care of yourself, you'll miss out. At my age, I've already missed that window, so I'm trying to dress myself up a bit, hoping to make up for the regrets of my teenage years.

"I see." Mashiro gently patted Shizune's head.

Although Shizune is much older than Mashiro, she doesn't mind Mashiro touching her like that. The long time they've spent together has made her forget that Mashiro is younger than her, and she now sees Mashiro as a mature and close friend.

"If Shizune really wants to, then forget it. If it's because of other people's influence, then it's best to forget it. Don't force yourself to be fashionable. It's true that a girl's youth only lasts a few years, but Shizune is already very beautiful. Just be yourself," Mashiro said, pinching Shizune's cheek.

Shizune blushed slightly at Mashiro's words; this was the first time someone had complimented her on her looks. "I understand, then I won't buy it," Shizune said, putting down the hair clip with a flushed face.

Just as Shizune was about to turn and leave the stall, Mashiro touched her face with one hand and played with her hair with the other. Their faces were incredibly close, and Mashiro's breath gently brushed against Shizune's eyelashes.

Mashiro's appearance is incredibly beautiful, yet possesses a strong aggressive quality, especially when she is serious.

From the silent perspective, one can see Mashiro's serious gaze, her long, curled eyelashes, and her bright red back.

For some reason, Shizune suddenly felt thirsty. "Okay."

Mashiro lowered her hand and said softly.

Mashiro's voice snapped Shizune out of her daze. Her gaze was somewhat unfocused as she asked, "All done? What's done?"

Mashiro took the mirror from the stall and held it up in front of Shizune. Shizune looked at the mirror.

In the mirror, a rosy-cheeked, black-haired girl stared with a dreamy look in her eyes. Her hair was loosely spread out, and on her left bangs, a small white daisy was tightly clipped to a few strands of hair, making it very eye-catching.

“Even natural jade needs to be sculpted. Although Shizune is already very beautiful, pairing her with other things will make her even more dazzling,” Mashiro said softly. “Arigato, Mashiro,” Shizune said in a slightly low voice.

[Shizune's affection level +20, reward: B-rank ninjutsu - Gentle Wind][Name: Shizune]

Gender: Female; Age: 28; Favorability Rating: 68; Relationship: Friends

Affection Reward (50): B-rank Ninjutsu - Gentle Wind (Obtained) Affection Reward (90): Spirit Transformation Technique

"What an interesting ninjutsu," Mashiro thought, her expression somewhat strange after receiving the reward. "What's wrong?" Shizune asked softly.

"It's nothing, let's go for a walk around." Mashiro said, taking Shizune's hand.

"Mm." Shizune nodded gently. The two walked into the street.

"Shizune got off work early today?" Mashiro said. Shizune usually doesn't get off work until 8 pm.

"Lady Tsunade received a great method for handling official business from the Third Hokage a couple of days ago. Except for urgent and important documents, all other documents can be handed over to the Nara and Sarutobi families' Wenxuan. I only need to check on them periodically, so my work won't be as busy anymore." Shizune's expression was somewhat happy as she spoke of this.

Mashiro was speechless.

Tsunade only thought of doing this now. No wonder she has so much official business to handle every day. When Mashiro helped Tsunade with her official business before, he once thought that the Konoha office was just a bunch of useless people.

That doesn't make sense. Mashiro remembers being just as busy when she was Hokage in her previous life, and even having the office to help her didn't help much.

Mashiro hadn't considered that when she was Hokage in her previous life, her authority was so strong that the office clerks didn't dare to handle official business themselves. They would write down their opinions and then hand the documents to Mashiro.

"That's great! Without so much official business, Shizune can finally relax," Mashiro said with a smile.

“Indeed.” Shizune laughed and stretched easily. “By the way, let’s go to the hot springs,” Mashiro suddenly said.

"A hot spring? I don't think there are any hot springs in Konoha," Shizune said after thinking for a moment.

Hot springs are different from bathhouses, and there are indeed no hot springs in Konoha Village right now. "Close your eyes," Mashiro said softly.

Although somewhat puzzled, Shizune closed her eyes.

Immediately afterwards, Shizune felt something soft kiss her lips. Shizune's face turned bright red.

"Don't open your eyes." Shiro covered Shizune's eyes with her hand. She led Shizune into a small alley.

"Mashiro, what were you doing just now..." Shizune hadn't finished asking when Mashiro kissed her again, this time not just a fleeting kiss. In that second kiss, the two were enveloped in shadow.

As Shizune struggled to breathe, Mashiro parted her lips, leaving a thin, transparent thread. "You..." Shizune blushed.

"We're here," Mashiro suddenly said, then took the hand that was covering Shizune's eyes. Shizune looked over instinctively, then froze.

"What is this?" "The Land of Hot Springs."

Chapter 85: Mashiro's Vacation (Part 6) "The Land of Hot Springs?"

Shizune was starting to wonder if she was dreaming. First, Shinji suddenly kissed her, and then she inexplicably found herself in the Land of Hot Springs.

"Konoha doesn't have hot springs, but this place does," Mashiro said with a smile. The Land of Hot Springs is famous throughout the ninja world for its hot springs.

"Is this a forbidden technique?" Shizune asked in surprise.

In her opinion, only forbidden techniques could possess such bizarre abilities. "It's just ordinary ninjutsu," Mashiro said, shaking her head.

"Um, Mashiro, why did you suddenly kiss me?" Shizune whispered, her face flushed.

"This ninjutsu is very powerful, but to bring another person along, some special steps are required. Only if you have my bodily fluids can I bring you here." Mashiro said innocently.

Shizune was on the verge of tears; her first kiss was gone for this strange reason.

"I'll never be able to get married," Shizune thought to herself, then began drawing circles on the ground.

"Shizune, come on, let's go soak in the hot springs." Mashiro pulled Shizune up from the ground and walked to a hot spring inn not far away. "Are you two staying here?" the innkeeper asked.

“We want a courtyard with a built-in hot spring,” Mashiro said.

The innkeeper looked somewhat embarrassed and said, "Excuse me, sir, all our hot spring rooms were booked a week ago."

Shizune felt a little sad upon hearing this. This was a chance to soak in the hot spring, which she had earned with her first kiss. If she couldn't get to soak in the hot spring, then her first kiss would have been meaningless.

"Can't you make an exception? We only need to stay one night," Shizune said anxiously.

"I'm sorry, guests, if I were to give it to you, I would have to pay five times the amount in compensation to the next guest," the innkeeper said. Shizune sighed in disappointment.

"What if I give you ten times that?" Mashiro suddenly said. Hearing this, the innkeeper was shocked, and Shizune was also startled.

Mashiro tossed a wallet to the innkeeper and said softly, "Here you go. There might be other charges tonight. Don't worry about refunding any extras, and I'll make up for any shortfalls tomorrow morning."

The innkeeper glanced at the money in his wallet, then immediately became respectful, put the wallet away, and said with a smile, "Please come in, guests. Our best suite is ready for you."

Mashiro took Shizune's hand and followed the innkeeper into the inn.

Reaching the deepest part of the inn, in a room called "Taiyin," the innkeeper respectfully said, "This is our highest-class room. It's fully equipped, and includes a private open-air hot spring bath."

Mashiro went into the room and checked it out. It was fully furnished with all-wood furniture, a TV, a refrigerator, a wardrobe, and a huge bed. The refrigerator was also full of beer and soda.

Upon arriving at the backyard, a cobblestone path leads directly to the open-air hot spring, beside which stands a cherry tree. "Not bad, I'm very satisfied," Mashiro said.

"I'm glad you're satisfied, guest. There's a bell by the door; just ring it if you need anything. I won't bother you any longer," the innkeeper said before leaving. "Ten times...isn't that too expensive?" Jingyin said softly.

Although she didn't know the exact price, judging from the room's furnishings and the hotel owner's sudden change in attitude, Jingyin felt it would be very expensive, extremely expensive.

"That's not important. This is an opportunity that Shizune gained by sacrificing her first kiss. Consider it a thousand pieces of gold for Shizune's kiss," Mashiro said with a light laugh. Shizune blushed a little at Mashiro's words and softly punched him.

"Alright, let's go soak in the hot springs." Mashiro closed the door. "Okay." Shizune nodded obediently.

Soaking in the hot spring in complete tranquility is incredibly enjoyable.

This was her second time soaking in a hot spring. She had done it once when she was traveling with Tsunade in the Land of Hot Springs, and the two of them had soaked together, but it was a small hot spring and the temperature was a bit low, so the experience was nothing like this one.

The best thing about open-air hot springs is that you can see the sky reflected in them. At this moment, the remaining rays of the setting sun shine on the hot spring, turning the water an orange hue. Jingyin stirred the water in the hot spring with her hands.

"If it's nighttime, there should be a cluster of stars," Shizune thought to herself.

Just then, Mashiro walked over. Shizune looked up.

More importantly, it seems there aren't any truly white ones...

Shizune couldn't help but sigh; despite being women, she too was captivated by Mashiro's body. Mashiro entered the hot spring and placed a bottle of sake and two sake cups on the floating table.

"Would you like some wine?" Mashiro asked, handing Shizune a wine cup. "I don't drink," Shizune shook her head, refusing.