"What's wrong? You seem to have been staring at me."
Haruki looked down at his clothes. It wasn't modern clothing, so there were no zippers, and naturally, there was no risk of a wardrobe malfunction.
"Could it be that I've become even more handsome?"
"..."
Tsunade was taken aback for a moment, then gave him a disdainful look. "Not really handsome, but your skin is getting thicker."
"Come on, how could that be?"
Haruki crouched down, grabbed her little hand, and placed it on his face.
Tsunade looked a bit dazed.
Haruki's performance in the Kazekage's office earlier had made her feel like she didn't know him.
One new word after another popped out of his mouth.
She used to think Haruki was a lazy bum and didn't work hard.
But after this morning, Tsunade wouldn't think so anymore.
What Haruki had said couldn't have been mastered in a short time. It must have taken a great deal of hard work and studying.
That meant he'd been working hard in the time when she hadn't been watching, and she'd had the wrong impression of him before.
Haruki blinked his eyes.
Was Tsunade daydreaming?
The next moment, he gave her a quick lick on the lips.
"What are you doing?"
Tsunade came to her senses, and a faint blush appeared on her face. "This is Sunagakure. Aren't you afraid of being seen by the Anbu?"
"So what if they see?"
Haruki said nonchalantly. He wasn't afraid before, let alone now.
He was sure that, except for the tailed beasts, he could pretty much do whatever he wanted in Sunagakure.
"... Pervert!"
Tsunade raised her finger and flicked his forehead, then sneered. "Does my current look turn you on even more?"
"Absolutely not! I'm not that kind of person!"
Haruki quickly denied it. "I like you, not just your appearance."
"Such smooth talk."
Tsunade pouted and pinched his cheek.
Don't I know what kind of person you are?
You say you don't care about appearance, but it's you who can't keep your hands off me, right?
Oh, men!
"I'm not just all talk."
Haruki didn't hesitate any longer. He picked up Tsunade and headed towards the room. "I can also show you."
"You... What are you going to do?" Tsunade's heart skipped a beat.
"I'll prove to you that I don't just like your current look."
Haruki kicked the door shut with his foot and put Tsunade down. "Change back."
"..."
Tsunade suddenly had the thought of "Is that all?" She'd thought he was up to something else. It turned out he just wanted her to change back to her original self.
After a puff of smoke, the mature version of Tsunade appeared.
"Ouch!"
Haruki covered his forehead, looking utterly confused. "Why did you hit me again?"
"Who told you to lie to me?"
Tsunade pulled over a wooden chair and sat down, crossing her long legs, revealing her fair and shapely calf muscles, which were not very obvious, just with a faint outline.
"Tell me, what was going on in the Kazekage's office?"
A scrutinizing look appeared on her face, as if she were holding a whip and a candle.
Ahem.
Haruki averted his gaze and said, "I learned what I said in my hometown."
"Do you think I'll believe that?" Tsunade looked at him with dissatisfaction. Such special knowledge, if it were from the Land of Fire, there's no way it wouldn't have any reputation.
"I'm not lying to you," Haruki leaned closer. "How about you touch my heart? They say a liar's heartbeat is different."
"But..." Tsunade saw his earnestness and was somewhat convinced, but it was still incredibly astonishing.
"It was taught to me by a very knowledgeable teacher from my hometown. He had traveled to many countries, including some that have perished."
Haruki showed a look of nostalgia. "I studied with him for twelve years. It was an unforgettable time."
Strictly speaking, he was indeed telling the truth.
In his previous life, his schooling included primary school and secondary school.
He had been studying for twelve years until college.
What he had told the Kazekage earlier was just high - school geography knowledge.
Tsunade looked at his expression. From what she knew, he wasn't lying.
She sighed and said, "Your teacher is truly an extraordinary person."
Haruki smiled. Extraordinary? Well, that was right.
If his previous - life teachers were in the ninja world, wouldn't they all be extraordinary people?
"He knows astronomy and geography like the back of his hand and can rattle off a thousand years of history effortlessly."
"Where is your teacher now?" Tsunade couldn't help asking. "Can you invite him to Konoha?"
"Oh, he's free - spirited, living as he pleases, and doesn't like to be restricted."
"What a pity," Tsunade sighed. "If he came to Konoha, a teacher would definitely give him a position in the think - tank."
"I can do it too. But, well, I'll only come up with ideas for you, not for others."
"Why do I feel like you have a big problem with a teacher?" Tsunade looked up at him.
"Not at all." Haruki bent down slightly and gave her a peck on the forehead. "Because I only care about you."
Tsunade's eyes widened a bit, and she quickly lowered her head to hide the blush on her face.
But Haruki had already seen her red ears.
He gently covered her ears, and after a moment, he felt the heat on his palm intensify.
Tsunade pushed him away and immediately stood up, not daring to look at him. Facing away, she said, "It's so hot!"
As she spoke, she fanned herself with her hands and then covered her face.
"Sunagakure is indeed quite hot."
Haruki didn't expose her. He opened the window, and a gentle breeze blew in.
"Yeah."
"Do you want to change into something cooler, like a swimsuit?"
Haruki rarely saw her looking so cute and quiet, so he couldn't help but tease her.
But after he said that, he remembered something terrifying.
Sunagakure, swimsuit, Chiyo.
Wow!
He quickly pushed that image out of his mind.
Hearing this, Tsunade immediately looked up and glared at him. "What are you talking about?"
"You'd look stunning in a swimsuit!"
"Oh, didn't someone just say they don't care about looks?"
After some teasing, Tsunade got over her shyness and started to retort as usual.
"Yeah," Haruki nodded matter - of - factly. "I don't care about looks, but my crush just happens to have such a great appearance. Of course, I like it too."
"..."
Tsunade immediately fell silent. Could he really talk his way out of anything?
"Tell me, why are you so good at this?"
How many girls have you deceived after all?"
Haruki looked at her in shock. "How can you slander me out of nothing? I've given you all my 'firsts'. Are you going back on your word now?"
"Huh?" Tsunade immediately had black lines on her face. "Don't talk nonsense! When did I ever ask for your... Ugh, stop talking nonsense!"
Realizing something was amiss, she quickly cut herself off.
"You're so cute."
Haruki couldn't help but laugh.
Tsunade finally realized she had been tricked. She glared at Haruki angrily.
Really annoyed, she stepped forward and used the Waist - Pinching Technique.
Haruki gasped several times.
"Spare my life! Spare my life!"
"Do you dare to do it again?"
"No, I don't."
"Louder!"
"No, I don't!"
Minato Namikaze and Mikoto Uchiha, who were passing by outside the door, were greatly shocked.
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