pjbooks Chapter 157 Tsunade: P's!
Chapter 157 Tsunade: P's!
Ningxia was secretly led into the carriage by Terumi Mei. It was a pity that she originally had a very useful and loyal female bodyguard.
But a long time ago, she arranged for the other party to go undercover, which left her with few guards she could completely trust.
"Lord Mizukage, may we proceed now?"
Chojuro inquired outside, while Ao waited with his arms crossed, feeling very dissatisfied with the Mizukage's dawdling. Where had they ever had such good conditions before?
"Alright, you can go now. Don't come in, understand?"
Mei Terumi pinched Ningxia's face and played with it. She noticed that Ningxia's fingers had started to move recently, so she began to try to communicate with Ningxia.
After a series of tests, she confirmed that Ningxia had woken up, but because her body had not fully recovered, she was unable to have a detailed conversation.
"Ningxia, we're going to fight the Otsutsuki clan. Are you worried about me?"
Ningxia twitched his fingers. Of course he was worried. Mei Terumi, Shisui, Ai, and Grandpa Onoki, what's wrong with you guys?!
That's fine, but Orochimaru, what's wrong with you now?! Why are you hunting Otsutsuki?!
If Ningxia weren't unable to stand up right now, he would have gone up to Orochimaru to shake hands, then slapped her twice and questioned her about what she was doing.
"I'm sorry... I had to go because everyone else went. You understand, I don't want to leave you, and I don't want you to suffer."
Mei Terumi held Ningxia's hand to her face. She was very happy that Ningxia accepted her, and all her hard work over the years had been worthwhile.
Mei Terumi set up a soundproof barrier, so the guards outside didn't know what the Mizukage was doing, but that didn't stop them from carrying the crickets on their backs to Mei Terumi.
Mei Terumi already had rumors with Ningxia, especially after learning of Ningxia's death. On that day, Mei Terumi wore the mourning clothes of a widow and no longer had any anxiety about the wedding date.
It was as if, after Ningxia's death, her desire to get married also vanished.
Then, Mei Terumi suddenly got married and kept all information about her husband tightly under wraps. Not only did the Mizukage guards not know who her husband was, but even Mei Terumi's own family didn't know.
It can be said that Mei Terumi has taken intelligence work to its limit within the scope of the Mizukage's abilities.
Aside from Black Zetsu, who already knew Ningxia was there, even Izuna from Limbo hadn't realized that Ningxia was actually lying in Kirigakure.
Seeing Mei Terumi acting mysteriously, Chojuro was worried that Mei Terumi might have been traumatized by Ningxia's death back then, which was why she had become like this.
Qing, on the other hand, scolded them with a dissatisfied expression. How could they have lost their fighting spirit because of something like this back then!?
As the four Kage prepared to face the Otsutsuki clan, Tsunade, who had been away from the village for many years, returned to Konoha. Seeing that the entrance was exactly the same as before she left, she couldn't help but feel a little dazed.
"Lady Tsunade!"
The group of people who were playing cards in the lounge quickly got up. One of them, from the Hyuga clan, even took the opportunity to peek at his colleague's cards with his Byakugan.
"Okay, you guys continue, I just came back to check on things."
Tsunade gave a casual reply and then strolled around on her own. When she passed Ichiraku Ramen, she vaguely remembered that this place used to be a casino. Back then, her transformation technique was seen through, and she was thrown out of the door.
At that time... she met a mysterious older man who kindly paid off her gambling debts.
"I miss it so much..."
There was no light left in Tsunade's eyes. She had nothing left to lose—family, lover, nothing at all.
How could she be so foolish?! If only she had confessed to Ningxia sooner, if only she hadn't gambled and accumulated so much debt, if only she hadn't stubbornly gone back to Konoha with Ningxia.
Will everything... be different?
Tsunade didn't know where else she could go. Ningxia had disappeared, but was presumed dead.
According to Ningxia's will, fifty percent of her assets were left to Mingzi, Bai, and the women of Sheren, consisting of various cash and real estate, worth approximately one million Asuma.
The remaining 50% was given to Orochimaru as a fund, which was then given to Shizune and Tsunade respectively, with the two women receiving interest regularly each month.
The money for silence is essentially their living expenses, while hers... of course, is for her to squander.
Even though I'm dead, Ningxia, are you still concerned about me?
Tsunade clenched her fists, looking at the casino not far away with no desire left. She hated herself for gambling so much. If she hadn't gambled so much, how could she have ended up like this!?
Hearing the sounds of dice rolling, playing cards, and gamblers shouting coming from inside, Tsunade grew increasingly irritated, stomped on the floor, and stormed off.
After wandering around for a long time, Tsunade returned to the Senju family's old residence. Her family was all gone. Her great-grandmother, great-grandmother, and grandfather had all passed away long ago, as had her parents and uncles and aunts...
I think I have a younger brother?
Perhaps it was the memories that flooded her mind, but Tsunade started cleaning the house by herself, cleaning her own room and the rooms of her great-grandmother, great-grandmother, grandfather, and even her parents.
Then they found an iron box in each of their rooms, with chakra locks attached to it.
Tsunade found it strange, but she had learned a little from her great-grandfather, so she made a hand seal to undo it and found that it was full of various odds and ends.
Hashirama's box contained various small items, as well as notes that read, "Seven years with my beloved in Konoha, purchased in the Land of Hot Springs," and similar records.
"The eldest sister-in-law's husband?"
Tsunade found it strange. Although she had heard some rumors, they were generally considered nonsense. How could the God of Shinobi submit to a man?
Next is Tobirama's box, which is even more outrageous. It contains various pieces of clothing and fabric, forks, spoons, chopsticks, and a lunchbox. They are basically all discarded daily necessities, and there are even men's underwear.
Tsunade had seen Ningxia in a swimsuit before, and after gesturing, she realized that Ningxia's appearance was similar...
"Is Second...Second Madam really that extravagant in private?"
Tsunade was speechless. She never expected that her seemingly cold and aloof second mistress would do such a thing.
Suppressing her shock and confusion, Tsunade searched through Itama's boxes again. Compared to her two grandmothers, Itama's situation seemed much more normal.
Aside from kunai (a type of Japanese kitchen appliance), the letters were just some very normal diary entries.
"Ningxia...?"
Tsunade was puzzled. Did her grandparents also know someone named Ningxia back then?
With these questions in mind, Tsunade saw a group photo that left her mind blank.
When Konoha was first established, cameras already existed in the ninja world. To commemorate Itama's wedding, Ningxia, as his older brother, took a group photo with them.
In the photo, Ningxia rests his hands on Itama and his wife's shoulders respectively, revealing a sunny smile. Beside him are Hashirama, Madara, Tobirama, Izuna, and others.
Her mother, Dai, stood at the front with a dark-haired girl. Everyone looked happy and sincerely wished the newlyweds well.
"Ningxia...and my grandfather...a photo together!?"
"No, that's not right... It's photoshopped, it must be photoshopped..."