Chapter 219: Tsunade Is Good at Eating

Konoha Commercial Street has a new dessert shop, its glass display window filled with colorful wagashi, SanseMangzi, Red Bean Soup, and various cute‑shaped cakes.

A long line forms at the shop entrance, mostly young girls and children, and the air is scented with sweet cloying fragrance.

Uchiha Jing was the first to reach the front of the line, subconsciously swallowed, "They say this shop's Matcha Daifuku is super tasty!"

Xiaochun Zhuanqin excitedly leaned in: "I heard there's also a limited‑edition Sakura Water Shin-gen Mochi!"

Yuanfei Rizhan and Mizuto Menyan stood behind Xiaochun, silent, but their gazes already fixed on the display case at the front.

These colorful sweets make one's appetite instantly rise.

On the way here they heard many people praising the shop's desserts as extremely tasty, and they were already eager to taste what the flavor was like.

Lian Ye perked up his ears to listen to Jing and Xiaochun's conversation; it was his first time hearing such a long dessert name.

When his turn comes, he'll definitely order a portion to try the taste.

Even though he thinks that inside, he can't show it on his face.

"Desserts? Only kids would be interested in that," he said, arms crossed, looking helpless.

It's not that I want to eat it; I'm just here with them to try the taste.

Mm, that's it.

Zhi Cun Tuan Cang glanced at him, leisurely said, "Is that so? Then you can stand outside and wait."

He had long guessed that Lian Ye liked sweets, but just wouldn't admit it.

Lian Ye: "..."

He stared at Zhi Cun Tuan Cang with a plaintive gaze, the threat in his eyes obvious.

Why does this guy always sabotage my stage?

Seems it's been a long time without a reprimand; his skin is getting itchier.

If he dares to sabotage again, I don't mind letting him taste the power of a Sharingan Illusion.

Zhi Cun Tuan Cang and Lian Ye locked dangerous gazes, the corner of his mouth twitched slightly, and he wisely said nothing more.

This tsundere guy, he only said two lines before getting angry.

In fact, Lian Ye initially had no interest in sweets, but after Senju Hashirama bought him two skewers of SanseMangzi, he fell completely in love with that sweet taste.

Not to mention, eating sweets really can make people feel happy.

Since then, Lian Ye's love for sweets has become unstoppable…

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Inside the dessert shop.

Six people gathered around a table, each ordering their favorite desserts.

Yuanfei Rizhan had three plates of balls before him, quickly scooping them with chopsticks and shoving them into his mouth.

Xiaochun Zhuanqin elegantly ladled Red Bean Soup, sipping it in small mouthfuls.

Uchiha Jing lifted a Fruit Cake, and with one bite immediately showed a satisfied expression.

These foods are simply delicious for anyone who loves desserts!

It wasn't in vain that they queued for so long earlier.

Zhi Cun Tuan Cang calmly drank Red Tea, ignoring the desserts in front of him, with an expression of "I'm just here to accompany you."

He, unlike the tsundere Lian Ye, truly doesn't like sweets.

But it's not that he never eats any; he occasionally eats a bit.

……

Lian Ye sat at the far edge, his table empty, only occasionally glancing at the others' food.

He was wondering what excuse to use to order food so as not to arouse suspicion.

These guys, really, they don't even ask themselves.

"Lian Yejun, you really don't eat?" Xiaochun Zhuanqin asked curiously.

Everyone else was eating, but Lian Ye alone hadn't ordered anything, which seemed a bit off.

"Um, Lian Ye, give it a try; it's really tasty!" Uchiha Jing placed a piece of cake in front of him, then continued to enjoy his Fruit Cake.

He loves sweets the most.

Lian Ye looked at the Matcha Cake before him, his Adam's apple twitching, "Then I'll reluctantly give it a try and see how it tastes."

The Matcha Cake in front of him was garnished with Red Bean and White Jade Meatballs.

He originally intended to refuse, but the cake's appearance was too good.

In the end, he couldn't hold back…

He picked up a small fork, lightly scooped a bit of butter, and slowly brought it to his mouth.

(…so sweet.)

Lian Ye's pupils dilated slightly, his tongue touching a faint bitter aroma, then instantly enveloped by a dense sweetness.

He instinctively dug another small piece, this time with a soft cake crumb and a red bean.

(…damn, it's too good.)

If it weren't for being here and having to consider his own image, he would have finished it long ago.

Zhi Cun Tuan Cang's gaze flickered onto Lian Ye, a fleeting hint of contempt flashing in his eyes.

Clearly he loves sweets, yet pretends to be uninterested.

This guy really is being stubborn.

"Lian Yejun, you seem to really like eating," Xiaochun Zhuanqin smiled.

Lord Lian Yejun looks so cute when eating, completely different from his usual self.

Lian Ye's hand froze midair, a large piece of cake still stuck on the fork.

At the same time, Yuanfei Rizhan and several others looked on in a flurry.

"Ha ha, Lian Ye, your ears are all red," Yuanfei Rizhan couldn't help laughing out loud.

Mizuto Menyan gently nudged the Mirror frame, "From my observation, members of the Uchiha Clan generally like sweet foods."

In the line that had just queued to buy sweets, there were quite a few Uchiha Clan children.

Lian Ye immediately wore a stern face: "I'm merely making an objective assessment of the taste; the cake's flavor is a bit bland."

As for the claim that the Uchiha Clan likes sweet foods, it's outright nonsense!

Besides, he is a Senju, not a Uchiha!

"Lian Yejun, would you like to try my Strawberry Daifuku? It's super—sweet~" Uchiha Jing approached, holding out the sweet.

Lian Ye looked at the sweet that Mirror was holding, forced a calm tone and said, "Since you strongly recommend it, I'll reluctantly give it a try."

Mirror was so enthusiastic in delivering it; you can't let them feel discouraged, can you?

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Five minutes later—

In front of Lian Ye were already three empty plates, which had held Matcha Cake, Big Grass Daifuku, SanseMangzi and other sweets, all of which he alone had completely devoured.

Several people stared at Lian Ye with wide eyes, looking as if they'd seen a ghost—this guy ate the amount meant for three people!

Zhi Cun Tuan Cang raised an eyebrow and couldn't help asking, "Didn't you say only children eat sweets?"

"The past two years on the Battlefield have been too harsh; I need some sweets to balance it," Lian Ye elegantly wiped the corner of his mouth.

The sweets at this shop were so delicious that I accidentally ate them all.

Fortunately, he had already thought of a response.

Everyone: "…"

Good fellow, that excuse is truly irrefutable.

"I also need to bring some back for that Gangshou girl," Lian Ye said to the group, "You know… children love sweets."

"Customer, what would you like?" the clerk said with a smile as they approached.

"Pack a portion of the shop's sweets; that Gangshou girl can eat more."

Everyone: "…"

Gangshou seems only six years old—can she really eat that much?!

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ps: Hehe, thanks for everyone's gifts, ying ying ying…