bioinnovel Chapter 539 Tsunade, you're hurting me!
Chapter 539 Tsunade, you're hurting me!
Uchiha Mitsunaga lightly rubbed the tabletop with his fingertips, his gaze deep, as if he could see through the situation on the border.
"Before the war, Kumogakure and Iwagakure each had about 15,000 ninjas, making them formidable forces and not to be underestimated. They were the two strongest ninja villages among the five great ninja villages."
"The two villages previously fought a war against our Konoha, resulting in thousands of casualties and significantly weakening our forces. Now, with the two villages fighting each other again, we have lost thousands more ninjas, causing extremely severe depletion of our resources."
He paused, then looked up and swept his gaze across the crowd: "Ninjas are human too, not cold weapons. They can't withstand this endless attrition. The war has been going on for so long, and many ninjas are tired of fighting and just want to return to their families as soon as possible to live a peaceful life."
"If they continue fighting, too many ninja will die, their forces will be completely depleted, and they will eventually become the bottom of the five great ninja villages. They might even be swallowed up by other ninja villages. The higher-ups are all aware of this and will never allow such a thing to happen. So this war won't last much longer."
Tsunade frowned slightly, her fingers clenching gently. "Mitsubone, are you saying that this border war will soon be over? That our Konoha ninjas will soon be able to return to Konoha?" Her tone was filled with anticipation and a hint of disbelief. She was afraid she had misheard, afraid that this was just wishful thinking. Her eyes shone with a light, a longing for a peaceful life and an expectation of returning to Konoha.
Uchiha Mitsunaga shook his head, his expression still calm: "It can't be said to be fast, but it can't last too long either. The war has been going on for so long, with countless deaths and injuries, that has weakened the fighting spirit of the lower and middle-ranking ninjas."
He raised his eyes, his gaze sweeping over the crowd: "Now that the New Year is approaching, people's hearts are restless. It is precisely at times like these that the border is less peaceful, and unexpected situations are more likely to occur. Perhaps they are desperate and launching a final surprise attack in an attempt to salvage the situation; or perhaps a third-party force is intervening, trying to disrupt the situation and reap the benefits."
"Going forward, you will need to continue to closely monitor the movements of Kumogakure and Iwagakure, and arrange sufficient ninja to be on guard. Report any unusual activity immediately, understand?"
"clear!"
In the conference room, Uchiha Inahashi, Uchiha Ryuka, Uchiha Tetsuka, Kurama Tanaka, Kazami Asuka, and others responded in unison, their tone respectful and firm, their voices loud and clear, echoing throughout the entire conference room.
After the meeting, everyone got up and left in a hurry, heading to their respective posts.
Uchiha Mitsumine slowly rose and quickly followed Tsunade's steps, walking together towards her office.
As soon as I entered the office and closed the door, I shut out the noise from outside.
He gently hugged Tsunade's waist from behind, pressing his cheek against her back, feeling her soft body.
"Tsunade, you've worked so hard. You've shouldered so much all by yourself these past few days. I'm so sorry to have put you through this."
He knew that Tsunade had been working very hard during this time. She had been managing all the affairs of the base by herself and was already exhausted, both physically and mentally. He had not been able to help her properly and had instead caused her trouble.
Tsunade's body stiffened slightly, and then the tenderness in her eyes was replaced by dissatisfaction.
She reached out and gently pried his fingers off her waist, even lightly pinching the back of his hand. Finally, she turned around and looked intently at him.
"Uchiha Mitsumine, haven't you caused enough trouble? You still have the nerve to say I've had a hard time?"
Seeing her slightly angry expression, Uchiha Mitsunori deliberately frowned, pretending to rub his fingers in pain, then rubbed the back of his hand that she had pinched, and said pitifully, "Tsunade, be gentle, you're hurting me, you've pinched me all red! I know you're suffering, I'm just worried about you, I don't want you to suffer like this, but I have no choice."
"You brought this pain on yourself. You were so carefree, taking people out and neglecting everything, leaving me to handle all the affairs of the entire border base. Sometimes, I even had to stay up all night dealing with things, without even a moment to sleep. And in the end, you even brought other women back, enjoying a peaceful and comfortable life. Do you think I'm your free housekeeper?"
As she spoke, tears welled up in her eyes, but she held them back. She was Tsunade, a strong woman of Konoha. She couldn't cry in front of others, not even her closest family. She didn't want to show her vulnerable side.
Hearing Tsunade's complaints and the grievance in her eyes, Uchiha Mitsumine put away his coquettishness and pretended to be serious.
"Tsunade, you've misunderstood me. Sango was just an accident. As you know, overuse of the Mangekyou Sharingan can gradually cause blindness. The last time I went out, I wasn't fooling around; I was looking for a place to train and learn Sage Mode."
Tsunade looked at him, her eyes full of disdain, and chuckled softly, "What kind of person are you? Don't you know me? Don't try to fool me with such low-level lies. I know you too well. You used to do whatever you wanted. When did you become so hardworking and responsible?"
Uchiha Mitsunori knew that he couldn't fool Tsunade without demonstrating some real skill. She knew him too well; no amount of simple lies could escape her notice.
He smiled, no longer pretending or trying to please, and instantly a dense aura of Sage Chakra emanated from his body.
Pale golden chakra, like a thin halo, surrounded him.
His hair gradually turned from black to silver-white, like it was woven from moonlight, and fell smoothly over his shoulders; his ears became pointed and tinged with a faint pink, like canine ears, lively and unique, trembling gently; two light purple lightning bolt patterns gradually appeared on his cheeks, making his features even more profound and charming, and his whole temperament instantly became ethereal and powerful.
As Tsunade watched his change, her pupils contracted slightly, and the dissatisfaction and disdain on her face were instantly replaced by shock.
She subconsciously took a half step back, her body swaying slightly, and her hands instinctively braced themselves on the table.
"This...this is actually true? You actually learned Sage Mode? And in just over ten days, how is that possible! How could Sage Mode be mastered so easily?"
Seeing her shocked expression, Uchiha Mitsunori smiled smugly, but a hint of guilt flashed in his eyes, which he quickly concealed.
His canine immortal mode wasn't something he cultivated in a dozen days; it was a system reward he received for conquering Lingyue Fairy. From start to finish, it took him less than a day.
He didn't explain, but simply reached out and gently hugged Tsunade again, pulling her tightly into his arms.
Uchiha Mitsunori gently stroked her lips, a smug look on his face: "Perhaps, this is my talent!"
Tsunade gently pushed him away and gave him a light glare: "Don't be like that. This is office time. Can't you be serious for once?"
Looking at her shy expression, Uchiha Mitsunori gently pinched her cheek: "Don't worry, it's nothing serious. Just wait a little longer, until Kumogakure and Iwagakure completely withdraw their troops, and the border will be completely peaceful. Then we can return to Konoha. At that time, I will stay by your side!"
Tsunade looked at his earnest eyes, nodded gently, and a faint smile appeared in her eyes.
"You said it, you can't go back on your word. If you ever make me suffer again, I'll never speak to you again."
Her lips curled slightly upward, her eyes were full of laughter, and the threat in her tone had no harm whatsoever.
Uchiha Mitsuhide smiled and nodded, tightening his arms around Tsunade and pulling her into a tight embrace.
The two clung tightly to each other, leaving only an atmosphere of ambiguity and tenderness in the room.
Uchiha Mitsunori lowered his head slightly and kissed her again. He gently pried open her teeth, feeling her softness and warmth, greedily inhaling her breath.
His hands gradually became restless, slowly moving upwards from her waist, causing Tsunade to tremble slightly, as if she had been electrocuted, feeling a tingling and burning sensation.
Tsunade's breathing quickened instantly, and her hands instinctively pressed against his chest, but with pitifully weak force. Her whole body softened, leaning against his embrace and enjoying his tenderness.
Uchiha Mitsunori sensed her softening and kissed her more tenderly and passionately.
With a slight effort, he lifted Tsunade up in his arms.
He walked slowly to the desk and gently placed her on the smooth wooden surface.
Tsunade wrapped her arms around his neck and let out a soft, shy moan.
Uchiha Mitsuhide leaned down, his forehead touching hers, his eyes burning with intensity.
He was about to lean down and kiss her again, to further experience her tenderness and softness, when a sudden knock on the door broke the silence.
"Thump...thump thump...thump thump thump..."
The knocking, rhythmic and steady, broke the silence and tension in the office.
Like a bucket of cold water poured over them, the ambiguous atmosphere in the office was completely disrupted at that moment.
A quiet, gentle yet respectful voice came from outside the door: "Lady Tsunade, I'm so sorry to bother you. The medical team just compiled a summary of the wounded's treatment and a list of medical supplies consumed, which need your signature for confirmation. Please open the door for a moment, and I'll bring the list in to you. It won't take up too much of your time."
Shizune was unaware of the ambiguous situation unfolding in the office, which is why she rushed over to get Tsunade's signature.
As if she had been burned, Tsunade abruptly sat up from her desk, her whole body radiating a sense of panic and unease.
She tidied her messy hair, gently smoothed the hem of her tight-fitting clothes, and finally gave Uchiha Mitsumine a push.
"Release it! The mute button is still outside! You're driving me crazy!"
As she spoke, she frantically tidied herself up, trying to make herself look less embarrassed. But the blush on her cheeks still hadn't faded.
Looking at her embarrassed, flustered, and helpless appearance, Uchiha Mitsunori found her exceptionally cute, and could no longer hide the smile in his heart.
He deliberately slowed down his movements, teasingly saying in a smug tone, "What's the rush? It's not like it's the first time we've been seen. Besides, you're my woman. What does it matter if Shizune sees you? She's your disciple, so it doesn't matter if she sees you. Maybe she'll even be happy for us."
As he spoke, he deliberately reached out and gently pinched her cheek, his teasing growing stronger as he watched her become even more embarrassed.