Tsunade Can Hear My Inner Voice novel Chapter 43

Chapter 43 - 43: Controversy

"You two..."

Kamizuki Izumo stared at Tsunade, who was clinging to Hikari's arm, his words trailing off as he struggled to find the right thing to say.

Meanwhile, the traitorous Hagane Kotetsu had already vanished without a trace, leaving Izumo fuming and cursing inwardly.

'What kind of friend just ditches you like that?'

'We're supposed to be the "Twin Guardians" of Konoha! And now, at a critical moment like this, you just bail?'

'Are we even brothers anymore?'

Fortunately, Tsunade reacted quickly. Noticing Izumo's strange expression, she calmly withdrew her arm. "Oh, I had a couple of drinks earlier and felt a bit dizzy, so Hikari helped me back."

"Is there a problem?"

A problem?

Could he even say there was a problem?

Izumo wasn't an idiot. Seeing how neither of them showed any unusual expressions, he figured that if he weren't Hikari's brother, he might have to just accept this situation and resign himself to being a lifelong gatekeeper.

Forcing a smile, Izumo waved his hand dismissively. "Maito Gai is waiting for you, Hokage-sama. He asked us to escort you."

"Good, let's head inside then!"

With that, Tsunade strode forward, leaving Izumo behind as he reached out and grabbed his younger brother.

"What's wrong?" Hikari looked at his older brother in confusion. He seemed a little off today.

Izumo opened his mouth, wanting to ask what was going on between him and Tsunade. But considering their current location, he swallowed his words.

"Once we're back in the village, you and I need to have a serious talk."

"Perfect, I was just thinking about having a chat with you too!" Hikari had no idea that, in Izumo's mind, he was already seen as a pretty boy hopelessly captivated by Tsunade.

"Big bro, you're not getting any younger. If you have an idea of what kind of woman you want, let me know. I'll help you find one."

Izumo's face turned red. Shouldn't it be the elder brother helping the younger one with this? How did the roles reverse?

"I... uh..."

"What are you two dawdling for? Get in here already!" Tsunade stood at the doorway, glaring back at them and effectively cutting off whatever Izumo had been about to say.

"Let's go."

Hikari knew how frustrating it was to be interrupted, but the woman in front of them was their boss—the kind you couldn't just quit working for.

"We'll talk later."

"Fine."

The Kamizuki brothers followed Tsunade inside. What surprised Hikari the most was Maito Gai's calm demeanor.

"Alright, everyone, take a seat. You're all people I trust, so no need for formalities." Tsunade plopped down in the main seat, gesturing for the others to do the same.

Maito Gai sat to Tsunade's left, while Kamizuki Hikari was unceremoniously pushed into the seat at her right. Watching the others exchange meaningful glances, Hikari could already guess what sort of ridiculous thoughts were running through their minds.

[I'm really not being kept by Tsunade.]

[If anything, I should be the one keeping her! She's broke as hell and even mooches food off me.]

Tsunade, maintaining her usual expression, glanced around the room.

"The Daimyo's been handled. Tomorrow, we'll pay him a visit to finalize things, and then we can head back to Konoha. You six have worked hard, so split into two teams—one stays here on guard, the other can go out and explore. Maybe pick up some souvenirs for family and friends."

As a leader, Tsunade might have her shortcomings.

But when it came to dealing with people, she was pretty considerate.

Acknowledging their hard work and offering a break lifted everyone's spirits.

"Since you're all in such a good mood, Hikari, go order some good food and drinks and have them delivered here. I want to drink to my heart's content today."

'Living off a strong woman yet standing tall—Hikari, you're incredible!' _{ƒrēewebnovel.com}