Tsunade Can Hear My Inner Voice novel Chapter 7

Chapter 7 - 7: The Successor of the White Fang, Maito Gai

"Hikari, I brought my students to see you. Aren't you happy?"

*Flash!*

As soon as Maito Gai finished speaking and smiled, a brilliant white flash almost blinded Kamizuki Hikari.

[Originally, I thought the legacy of Konoha's White Fang was lost. But now that I see you, Maito Gai, it's clear who the successor is!]

"Hikari-senpai!"

Neji and Tenten greeted politely.

Hikari waved in response as a sign of courtesy, then turned to Gai with a helpless expression.

"You coming to find me at this time means you definitely have something in mind! Let me tell you now, I, Kamizuki Hikari, live as a gatekeeper and die... pfft, no, I won't die. Wherever you came from, go back there, or I'll lose my temper!"

Maito Gai ignored Kamizuki Hikari's words and smiled sincerely. "Hikari, Tsunade-sama asked me to take you to Konoha Hospital. She wants to treat Lee."

"Hmm, with Tsunade-sama here, Lee's injuries are just minor scratches! You go ahead; I still have contributions to make to Konoha!" Kamizuki Hikari tried to shoo them away. Unfortunately, without exposing his full strength, he was just an ordinary Chunin. How could he possibly get rid of Maito Gai, the human adhesive?

"This is youth!"

"Hikari, let us joyfully sprint toward the hospital!"

"No, let go of me. Chotto matte!"

"What's wrong?" Maito Gai, holding Kamizuki Hikari by the wrist, turned back to ask.

Kamizuki Hikari looked to the heavens speechless.

'Why was I born into this world only to be tormented by this genius Maito Gai?'

'The heavens have forsaken me—I must turn to the dark side.'

"Don't grab my hand. Men shouldn't be so intimate. If you really need someone to hold my hand, let Tenten do it instead! A pretty girl like her must have soft, fragrant hands."

Tenten shyly covered her face. She loved listening to Hikari's words. Every time he complimented her, it made her feel like a blooming flower, though it also made her a bit embarrassed.

Neji, however, looked at Hikari with disdain.

They were all shinobi. Hands were used for training taijutsu and ninjutsu—how could they possibly smell nice?

Maito Gai casually grabbed Tenten's wrist and gave it a quick sniff.

"It's not fragrant. Hikari, you're definitely lying to me. Come on, let's go!" _{fгee𝑤ebɳoveɭ.cøm}

And then Kamizuki Hikari flew.

Not as a metaphor—literally.

Maito Gai grabbed his wrist and took off in a full sprint. Hikari's feet never touched the ground, making him resemble a kite being dragged through the sky.

Tenten rested her chin in her hands, watching longingly into the distance.

"Hikari-senpai is so handsome and speaks so nicely. How is he still not married?"

Neji looked at her in disdain. He felt like he was the only normal person in this team; the other three were all weirdos.

"Looks don't put food on the table. Hikari-senpai is too weak. He's just an ordinary Chunin. What woman would want to marry him?"

"I would!" Tenten gazed at Kamizuki Hikari's fading figure with admiration.

"Hikari-senpai is such a kind person. Even when Gai-sensei treats him like that, he never gets angry. And he's so handsome—he'll definitely make a great husband in the future!"

Seeing Tenten's expression, Neji felt a twinge of jealousy.

"But Hikari-senpai and Gai-sensei are about the same age. The gap between you two is too big. If you ask me, Tenten, you should find someone closer to your own age. That way, you'd have more in common."

Tenten tilted her head and looked at Neji.

With just one glance, Neji immediately straightened his posture and posed handsomely.

"Ah, as expected..."

Neji perked up his ears, eager to hear what Tenten would say next.