bookpower Chapter 118: Revolutionary (14)
Chapter 118: Revolutionary (14)
Chapter 118: Revolutionary (14)
"Hmm... you're a clone, too?" Jiraiya sighed at the realization as Tsunade's clone look unbothered with her nose buried into the pile of paperwork alongside Nono finding out any mistakes she could find before the said papers could be set on Tsunade's desk for finalization. As the clone only nodded and Nono took the time to go out of the office and return with a tray in her hands with a glass of water, Jiraiya looked thoughtful and sat down, "I won't disturb you but you don't mind me borrowing Nono-chan for a moment, right? I need her experienced gaze to look over my new work."
Scowling, the clone looked up, "Can't you do that later? The day's work is almost done, just a few dozen approvals are left."
The thing is, Shinobi follows a strict structure that only the exceptional can break out of. But this also meant that most shinobi and civilians part of the clan need approval for most of the things they desire. After all, their security grew even more strict after Dan's infiltration but not the kind of leader to let her followers bear the brunt, Tsunade took on the responsibility of the resulting paperwork.
"It won't take long, I promise," Jiraiya grinned and pressed his hands together to request, "Please! After all, if there are any last-minute changes, I must contact the publisher as quickly as possible!"
Huffing, Tsunade returned to her work while grumbling, "You and your smut... tch. Fine, Nono, be quick about it."
With a pleasant smile, Nono agreed quickly, "Yes, Tsunade-sama."
She then sat across from Jiraiya and practically snatched the book from his hand with eagerness marring her usually calm and competitive gaze.
Flipping through the first few pages, Nono's attention soon completely focused on the story of the new protagonist instead of Naruto from the Tales of Gutsy Shinobi. The story started slow and on a more mature theme that questioned the moral dilemma of a partner only cheating on his significant other because he was scared for his own life should he try to break things off the right way... but maybe... just MAYBE, the protagonist was truly scared because he cheated on his significant other with her mother...
Before she could continue, Jiraiya idly inquired, "So? Nono-chan, what is going on with you guys?" His gaze was unfocused as he flipped through a book of his own. After all, a good writer must be a good reader first that's one of Nono's beliefs.
{A/N: Sadly... I'm a shitty reader... suggest works similar to cambrian and jordin pls!!}
Not particularly interested in the question, Nono replied half-heartedly, "Oh, just you know, after Kai's and Mikoto's engagement, we're just trying to adjust."
Interested in this more than the great nations and villages conspiring against one another, Jiraiya leaned forward, "Huh, Kai-kun really did it... Does it feel weird? Sharing a man, I mean. Of course, I understand from your letters that you have yet to share him but... is it, at all, similar to a man sharing his woman?"
While Tsunade already felt a vein pop over Jiraiya's question, Nono adjusted her glasses and accepted the culture in its raw form while leaning forward and revealing an interested look.
"It's hard for me to... assess such a feeling. I haven't entered into any other relationship so I can't just compare what I have with Kai... Mikoto, and Kushina, too, for that matter with others. I'd say one thing though... kunoichi like us can adapt easier around one capable shinobi working for what he wants... than multiple shinobi trying to adapt around a single kunoichi. Although, I would praise the shinobi's and kunoichi's skills to manage such a dynamic in both instances."
Jiraiya pursed his lips and fell into deep thought.
"Tsunade, you think I could form a harem?" He suddenly turned to look at his former teammate as she scoffed, "A harem of whores maybe. Hey, not only would they share you, you'd get to share them, too, for a pretty dime at that."
Jiraiya's lips twitched before he snorted and crossed his arms, "You say that about me? The most handsome of the Sannin? Then what about you? The matriarch of the Senju and still without a single lover!"
Since Jiraiya had basically sped here... he didn't take the chance of fully observing everything. His words made Tsunade give a smug smirk instead, "Without a single lover you say? I"
"She is indeed without one," Nono interjected with a smile, the eagerness that once flashed in her gaze was now replaced by witty coyness once again as she looked at the clone and her smirk broadened. But Tsunade gulped instead and glared at Jiraiya, "Fuck off! Ask all that from the original. Let me be with my tasks!"
Jiraiya clicked his tongue and looked at Nono, "So close."
"Does it matter? You started with the wrong person," Nono shrugged. Her attitude and words only made Jiraiya chuckle, "Well, that's true. I won't bother you guys. Read it freely and give me feedback in a few days, right? Oh, and tell Tsunade that I and Orochi would be waiting for her in the same spot tonight for drinks."
Jiraiya left quickly as Nono just stared at the slightly sweating clone who was saved from fucking up big time.
Jiraiya was good at forking out information... and even if the truth won't be hidden anyway since Tsunade did beat up anyone who laughed, Jiraiya would find it should he take some time to loiter around in Senju Clan. But that doesn't mean they should be making it easy for him.
"Others won't agree... you know, it really is an insane thought... to the point I may not even be reacting as I should be!" She huffed.
"Or, you just believe your loyal guardian at this point that he could just achieve this, too," Kai turned his body to face her, "More than that... how are you feeling? Still afraid what others would say?"
"Afraid?" Tsunade turned to look at him, "I think, by now, even Sensei got the news. Tch, I guess I can't ruin my image further by breaking things up. So, unfortunately, I'm stuck with you."
With his gaze turning cocky, like his smile, Kai retorted, "You fool! You thought that would bother me? One man's misfortune is another's fortune!"
Pursing her lips, she leaned forward slightly and pecked his lips, "You're an asshole, my legacy guardian."
"No need to butter me so much, Tsunade-sama. I've heard that compliment many times~!"
She soon sighed, "Well... I won't be able to drink with you guys tonight since Jiraiya returned."
Kai nodded, "Yeah... but let's do this again the moment we get free time. And... remember, you only have two weeks for that bet."
Sitting up, Tsunade shook her head, "I would have kept playing... if we didn't go out today... or did what we did yesterday. Of course... I've come to like you. And I don't ask for much. I'll even follow you to the Hokage's desk and work under you eventually. All I can think is... if..." she looked hesitant slightly and averted her gaze with a prominent blush, "I want to have kids, someday... but I never want them to experience what I did. So, work hard. If I find you lacking..."
"You'll replace me?" Kai chortled.
"No," with a roguish smirk, Tsunade's body began to grow older while she locked her gaze with him, "I don't replace easy. Instead, I'll rally the 'troops' and whip you into shape."
"Understandable," Kai nodded, "I guess... I'll have to even surpass your grandfather."
"That's the least of expertise you need," Tsunade chuckled and left earlier than him.
Finally, alone, Kai closed his eyes and rested for the time being. He just felt too relaxed after having stated his goals to Tsunade, at least.
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Alternate Title: Tsunade's an Irreplaceable Waifu!
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