Tsunade Can Hear My Inner Voice novel Chapter 45

Chapter 45 - 45: Tsunade is a Drunkard, Confirmed

Kamizuki Hikari had wandered from the east side of the capital to the west, then from the north to the south. In the end, unwilling to return, he was "righteously betrayed" by his older brother and his "brother" Kotetsu, who forcibly escorted him back.

By noon, it was mealtime.

Tsunade was still waiting in the guest house. If they let her wait too long and she got impatient, Hikari might be fine, but the rest of them—her subordinates—would be the ones suffering under her wrath.

Faced with this reality, Kamizuki Hikari had no choice but to sacrifice himself for the greater good.

With food and alcohol prepared, he pushed open the door to Tsunade's room.

"Hokage-sama, here's the food and sake you asked for!"

Inside, Tsunade was sprawled out lazily. The fair skin peeking through the gaps in her robes nearly glued Hikari's eyes to her body.

["Amitabha... form is emptiness, emptiness is form!"]

"Leave it there."

Tsunade's voice was languid, carrying a tingling softness that made one's ears itch.

Hikari obediently set the food down and turned to leave.

Right now, he just wanted to go eat and then take a good afternoon nap. Accompanying Tsunade was way too draining—he had no desire to keep doing it.

If he could choose, he'd rather spend his days lying on a big bed, freeloading and wasting away.

That was his ideal life.

Of course, snacks, sunflower seeds, watermelon, and beautiful women as company were essential accessories.

"Come back. Sit here and have a few drinks with me!"

In Tsunade's eyes, the best drinking companion was Shizune. That girl knew how to pour drinks and take care of people, ensuring Tsunade could drink comfortably and then pass out without a care in the world.

But now, away from home and without Shizune around, Hikari became her backup option.

Hikari turned his head, forcing a smile. "Hokage-sama, I don't think that's a good idea. A man and a woman alone together... people might gossip."

Tsunade was already sitting in a chair, taking a swig directly from the bottle.

"Not bad. You didn't bring the cheap stuff this time."

First, she praised Hikari for doing his job well, then pointed to the seat beside her.

"Come on, sit here. I told you to come—what are you afraid of?"

"A man and a woman alone... you're not wrong there. But if you think about it, you're the one taking advantage here, and I'm the one losing out!"

Hikari dropped the pretense, curled his lip, and looked annoyed.

"That kind of advantage? No thanks."

"Heh."

Tsunade wasn't so easy to brush off. Hearing Kamizuki Hikari's refusal, she swirled the sake bottle and smiled slyly.

That smile made Hikari feel a sense of foreboding.

["This woman's up to no good!"]

Hearing his thoughts, Tsunade's smile widened.

"If you leave, then go get your brother, Kamizuki Izumo, and have him drink with me instead."

"It's either you or him today—your choice."

Whether he stayed or dragged his brother in.

Hikari hesitated for a moment, then slowly walked over.

Fine, he'd figured it out.

As far as everyone else was concerned, his innocence was long gone anyway.

The sake was only around 15% alcohol, sweet and smooth—almost like fruit wine. _{freewebnovel.cσ๓}