Tsunade Can Hear My Inner Voice novel Chapter 46

Chapter 46 - 46: A Blessing for Danzō

TL Note: A bonus Chapter today!

"Come on, drink, drink!"

Tsunade filled Kamizuki Hikari's cup with sake, then watched him with a smile.

"In Konoha, aside from Jiraiya and Shizune, you're the only one willing to drink with me like this. So, will you be the third?"

Hikari remained silent.

Tsunade didn't press him. She just kept drinking by herself.

Watching Tsunade gorge herself with food and drink, Hikari muttered quietly, "So, in your heart, I'm just the third wheel, huh?"

*Pfft—!*

Tsunade, in the middle of a big swig, ended up spitting out her drink.

Seeing Hikari's aggrieved expression, she didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"What do you mean third wheel? Don't say it like that! There's nothing improper between us!"

Hikari composed himself and said seriously, "That might be how you see it, but the people outside don't think that way. Do you know what people are saying about me now? Just because I'm always with you, they say I'm a guy who lives off a woman."

"Do you know how much that hurts me?!"

Tsunade shot him a disgusted look, thoroughly repulsed by his dramatic performance.

"Cut the nonsense. If you keep this up, I'll call Izumo in to replace you. Sure, he's not as good-looking as you, but at least he doesn't talk as much!"

Of all the things in the world, fine sake cannot be betrayed.

That mouthful she spat out just now made Tsunade feel a serious pang of regret.

[What a tasteless woman. That was peak-level performance, okay?!]

[Big-chested and small-brained—you only know how to enjoy dirty books!]

After being mentally roasted countless times by Hikari's inner voice, Tsunade had learned not only to keep a straight face when listening to his thoughts, but also to gauge his mood based on them.

Take right now, for example. Kamizuki Hikari looked annoyed on the surface, but she could tell he was just putting on an act.

"Drink up, drink up!"

Tsunade resumed pouring sake. "This is only possible outside the village. Once we're back in Konoha, I won't be able to indulge like this!"

With a quiet sigh, she downed another cup.

In the past, she hadn't cared about the title of Hokage—she'd even despised it.

But now, she truly understood how difficult it was to be Hokage, and how heavy the burden on her shoulders was.

Since she had taken up the mantle, Tsunade was determined to be the best Hokage she could be.

Her grandfather was the First Hokage, her grand-uncle the Second. If she, as the Fifth Hokage, messed things up, she'd have no face left to meet them in the afterlife.

The two kept drinking. Tsunade drank more, while Hikari focused on the food.

Kamizuki Hikari always controlled his alcohol intake.

He feared that if he got drunk, he might accidentally blurt out the secret that he was a transmigrator with a cheat ability.

That was also the reason why he had never dared to pursue a relationship—his safety had to come first.

[How long will I have to live like this?]

[I've been in Konoha long enough now. Based on my estimates, in a few more years, I'll reach Six Paths level. At that point... Should I go to outer space and have a little chat with the Ōtsutsuki clan?]

[Although, the moment they see me, they'll probably attack on sight.]

[Ugh, maybe it's best to just stay in Konoha and live a peaceful life. It doesn't matter if I stop guarding the gate—guarding Tsunade is still the envy of many.]

Tsunade said nothing, quietly sipping her drink as she listened to Hikari's inner monologue and pondered.

Six Paths?

Outer space?