Tsunade was furious!
This brat Lin Yu actually dared to grab her by the pigtails. She had always acted like an adult, and she had almost treated Lin Yu as an equal.
To think he was still a child, so childish! The thought struck Tsunade with a sense of loss. What was wrong with her?
Why was she so angry and dejected that Lin Yu was childish? Lin Yu was only ten years old, wasn't he supposed to be like this?
Tsunade didn't ponder further. She had already pinned Lin Yu to the ground and was preparing for a long-overdue "beating"!
Lin Yu was unfazed. With his current physical resilience, as long as Tsunade didn't use her superhuman strength, her little hands pounding on him felt like a massage, even a bit comfortable!
Yamikato Dan watched the two bickering on the ground. The mood he had been building up was completely gone. He swallowed, deciding he would confess to Tsunade once he had recovered.
This was Yamikato Dan's first time truly looking at Lin Yu. Initially, he had dismissed the boy as just a hospital intern and hadn't paid much attention. However, seeing him playfully tussle with Tsunade, and seeing that Kusaka Gakusei wasn't stopping them, Yamikato Dan found it strange.
This young man was not ordinary. But he didn't harbor any other thoughts. Lin Yu was too young to pose any threat. He simply assumed Lin Yu and Tsunade were like siblings.
Thinking of siblings, Yamikato Dan suddenly remembered Tsunade's brother, Nawaki, had died in battle. No wonder! The truth was revealed!
So Tsunade saw this young man as a substitute for her brother. Alas, poor Tsunade.
Lin Yu was unaware that Yamikato Dan had already fantasized him into Nawaki's replacement. He was still contemplating how to extinguish Yamikato Dan's hopes. It wasn't that Lin Yu was being inhumane!
It was that Yamikato Dan was too weak. He had to consider Tsunade's future; they could never be together!
Feeling the warm, soft body pressed against his back, Lin Yu's heart stirred. He suddenly "flipped over to take charge," capturing Tsunade and pulling her into a half-embrace.
Tsunade could never have imagined that Lin Yu, whom she usually bullied, would dare to resist. Caught off guard, she was embraced by Lin Yu, her face etched with shock.
Seeing Tsunade momentarily stunned, Lin Yu knew this was a good opportunity. He quickly said to Kusaka Gakusei, "Teacher Gakusei, Tsunade and I are going on a date. I'll treat you to a meal next time!"
Without waiting for a response, Lin Yu, carrying Tsunade, dashed out the door, leaving Yamikato Dan looking utterly bewildered.
"Tsunade didn't resist! She actually didn't resist..." At that moment, Yamikato Dan's mind was filled with the image of Tsunade lying in Lin Yu's arms with a hint of shyness.
In reality, Tsunade was merely indignant. The surge of blood had caused her cheeks to flush, and her lack of resistance stemmed from sheer disbelief.
Yamikato Dan looked bitterly at Kusaka Gakusei, a sliver of hope in his voice, and asked, "Dr. Gakusei, aren't they siblings? Why are they going on a date?"
"Siblings? I only remember Lin Yu having a sister. But his relationship with Tsunade doesn't seem as simple as siblings," Kusaka Gakusei said to Yamikato Dan with a knowing look. If a medical prodigy and the princess of the medical ninjas could get together, how medically gifted would their offspring be!
Perhaps he, Kusaka Gakusei, could even guide them to success, and it would be a beautiful tale in the ninja world. Therefore, he didn't mind giving them a nudge. He had high hopes for Lin Yu's future achievements.
Yamikato Dan's face turned even paler. How could this be? I've lost to a ten-year-old boy? Does Tsunade have such a peculiar preference?
Besides this, Yamikato Dan couldn't think of any other reason. A wave of nausea washed over him. So this is the kind of woman you are, Tsunade. My Hokage position is still better!
With that thought, Yamikato Dan looked at Kusaka Gakusei with sincere eyes: "Dr. Gakusei, can we talk properly? I'd like to know how long it will take for me to recover."
"Uh... Your condition has stabilized, but we still need to observe your recovery progress in the hospital."
"Dr. Gakusei, if you don't mind, I'd like to have a heart-to-heart talk with you!"
Kusaka Gakusei: ...I'm almost fifty, don't scare me like this.
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"Let go of me!" Outside the hospital, Tsunade, having regained her senses, broke free from Lin Yu's embrace. Her beautiful eyes fixed on Lin Yu, and she said softly, "Why did you say that just now?"
"Say what?" Lin Yu's lips curled into a wicked grin. He no longer looked like a ten-year-old boy; he was like a cunning wolf.
Tsunade's face flushed, and she stammered, "Well, about going on a date with me."
Damn it! Why was she acting so shy in front of a ten-year-old boy?
Tsunade patted her rosy cheeks. Could it be because of the age difference? Even a child's words could make her heart flutter?
Lin Yu pouted and said, "Oh, that was just a lie. I said that intentionally to make Yamikato Dan hear it. Huh? Do you actually want to go on a date with me?"
Seeing Tsunade's face darken, Lin Yu felt a sudden unease. Uh oh, did I go too far?
Tsunade clenched her small fists, her beautiful eyes burning with anger. She said word by word, "You lied to me! And what does this have to do with Yamikato Dan?"
Lin Yu spread his hands helplessly, appearing somewhat innocent. "I was helping you, okay? Didn't you see how Yamikato Dan was looking at you like he wanted to devour you? I was thinking about your future. He's a weakling and not good enough for you!"
Yamikato Dan: That was a look of deep affection! And besides, didn't you castrate me to make me weak!
Tsunade looked somewhat confused and slightly relaxed her clenched fists, not entirely believing him. "I didn't see anything wrong with Dan's gaze. You really know a lot for a brat."
"Tsk, calling him so affectionately." Lin Yu was slightly annoyed by Tsunade's way of addressing Yamikato Dan.
"Hmm? But his name is only one word. Should I call him Captain Dan? He was my teammate after all. Speaking of which, brat, are you perhaps jealous?" Tsunade looked at Lin Yu teasingly. She truly had no other feelings for Yamikato Dan; he was just a former teammate.
"But then again, it's no wonder. Who can resist the charm of the Princess of Konoha like me, attracting even a little brat like you, hahaha!" Tsunade feigned nonchalance to hide the blush on her cheeks.
Lin Yu's face turned red. It would be a lie to say he had no feelings. Who could be indifferent to the Princess of Konoha? However, he was too young now. He could only take preventative measures, eliminating potential threats so he could peacefully wait until he was older.
Lin Yu put aside other thoughts and looked at Tsunade seriously. "Then, do you want to go on a date with me?"
"If you want to treat me to a meal, then treat me to a meal! What's with 'date'? Do you brats even know what a date is? I'm hungry anyway, so I'll reluctantly have a meal with you."
"Don't get the wrong idea. I'm genuinely hungry. There's no way for us. The age gap is too big. By the time you grow up, I'll be old."
"By the way, brat, will you dislike me when I'm so much older than you in the future?"
"If you dare to dislike me, I'll beat you to death right now!"
"Brat, why aren't you saying anything?"
Lin Yu: You've said it all, what else can I say...