Chapter 184

In the towering giant forest, Tsunade was currently carrying a small basket across her body, and she was actually picking edible mushrooms in the forest.

While picking mushrooms in the forest, Tsunade seemed to be somewhat absent-minded, and her thoughts seemed to have flown to some unknown place.

"Little Tsunade, your little boyfriend didn't lie just now."

"Everything he said is true."

Although the figure of the Slug Sage was not seen around, the voice of the Slug Sage still sounded in Tsunade's ear.

The Slug Sage is the "person behind" referred to by Ryosuke Mizunuki.

Ever since Ryosuke learned the secret technique of Yin Release, he has been very clear.

For a master who is proficient in Yin Release, it is too simple to see through whether the person in front of him is lying.

And where is this?

This is the Shikkotsu Forest!

Here is the most unfathomable summoning beast in the ninja world—the Slug Sage.

Ryosuke was not naive enough to think that the Slug Sage would avoid his conversation with Tsunade.

And as for whether the Slug Sage can use Yin Release?

"687" The Slug Sage with Sage Art has no reason not to know Yin-Yang Release techniques.

If the Slug Sage wants to see through whether a person is lying, it is probably simpler than breathing.

This is also why Ryosuke Mizunuki deliberately chose to tell the "truth" while avoiding making up a story.

Hearing the sound, Tsunade first breathed a sigh of relief.

Immediately after, her cheeks, which were already faintly flushed, turned tomato-colored again.

"Everything he said is true!"

"It's true!!!"

These words echoed in Tsunade's mind.

"Princess Tsunade with brilliant charm!"

"Even if I strip away your identity, I would never sit idly by and watch you die before my eyes."

Ryosuke's gentle voice seemed to echo in Tsunade's ear again, and for a moment, the little deer in Tsunade's heart had completely broken its head.

Romantic encounter, modest and polite personality, handsome and upright appearance, extraordinary status...

For a woman, Ryosuke's appearance satisfies all their fantasies about Prince Charming.

Even for the princess of the Senju, Tsunade, who has seen all kinds of scenes, such a Ryosuke Mizunuki is enough to make her heart move.

You know, the current Tsunade is far from as mature as she will be in the future, and she is still a blank slate in terms of feelings.

In ancient times, whenever a "hero saves a beauty," the final result would be: "The little woman has nothing to offer, so I can only offer myself."

"Loser saves a beauty," the final result would be: "The little woman has nothing to offer, so I can only be a cow or a horse in the next life to repay the benefactor!"

And no matter how you look at it, Ryosuke Mizunuki is extremely consistent with the characteristics of a "hero" and Prince Charming.

"Little Tsunade, I think highly of your little boyfriend."

"By the way, the mushrooms you picked are poisonous."

The Slug Sage's teasing voice sounded in Tsunade's ear again, and Tsunade suddenly woke up.

Looking at the colorful mushrooms in her hand and the basket, which were so brightly colored they could be used as fuel in a dye house, a flash of shame and anger flashed in Tsunade's eyes.

"Lord Slug!"

"He, he is not my boyfriend!!"

Tsunade scolded, and then viciously threw the basket on the ground.

Seeing that Tsunade had a tendency to "turn shame into anger," the Slug Sage quickly said.

"Oh ho."

"Hi hi, I know!"

"Then I won't disturb you and your boyfriend, little Tsunade!"

"Bye bye!"

The Slug Sage said playfully, and then her voice disappeared from the spot again; this time, no matter how Tsunade called, the Slug Sage did not respond again.

It looks like she really left.

"Hoo."

Tsunade sighed helplessly, and the emotions in her eyes were a bit complex for a moment.

She was happy one moment and worried the next, vividly performing the style of a young girl whose heart was budding.

"Could it be that I really like him..."

Tsunade muttered to herself in her heart, her green eyes full of confusion.

An hour later, Tsunade returned to the tree fortress, carrying a basket full of mushrooms.

Seeing this, Ryosuke was somewhat surprised.

He thought Tsunade was just making an excuse to go out to talk to the Slug Sage and take the opportunity to escape the shyness in her heart; he didn't expect Tsunade to really be a "little girl picking mushrooms" for once.

Looking at the fresh mushrooms in the basket, Ryosuke knew that this should be dinner for today.

"You're back, Princess Tsunade."

At the moment, Ryosuke said to Tsunade with a light smile.

"I..."

"Please, please just call me Tsunade."

Hearing Ryosuke Mizunuki's address, Tsunade was somewhat at a loss; the always capable Tsunade could not help but be a little coy.

In fact, Ryosuke's way of calling her was also no problem.

Tsunade is the granddaughter of Hashirama Senju, the direct bloodline of the God of Shinobi; given the status of the Senju clan in the ninja world, there is no problem with Ryosuke calling her the princess of the Senju clan.

And in Neon culture, members of the royal family and even princesses have no surnames, only names.

So when others address princesses and even the Emperor, they call them by their names directly.

Ryosuke honoring Tsunade as "Princess" and then calling Tsunade by her name directly is not a transgression or recklessness.

And Tsunade's answer completely explained her favor for Ryosuke.

"Princess Tsunade" and calling her "Tsunade" directly are two completely different concepts.

"Then as an exchange, please just call me Ryosuke from now on..."

Ryosuke Mizunuki smiled, accepted Tsunade's proposal, and a flash of depth flashed in his eyes.

"Ryo, Ryosuke..."

Tsunade subconsciously whispered Ryosuke Mizunuki's name; although her cheeks were still calm, her flushed neck and earlobes were telling her state.

"Hmm, what's wrong, Tsunade?"

But who knew, Ryosuke Mizunuki, relying on his keen hearing, directly asked Tsunade back.

"No, nothing!!"

Tsunade waved her hands quickly, and her cute appearance made a flash of smile appear in Ryosuke's eyes.

"Thank you, Ryosuke."

Subsequently, Tsunade expressed her gratitude to Ryosuke Mizunuki; Ryosuke knew that Tsunade's gratitude was for saving her life.

After figuring everything out, Tsunade still offered her late gratitude.

"It's nothing."

"Didn't I say it? I couldn't sit idly by and watch you fall into a trap."

Ryosuke Mizunuki shook his head again, his tone serious.

Hearing Ryosuke Mizunuki's words, the guilt that Tsunade had been suppressing in her heart finally erupted.

"I'm sorry, Ryosuke!"

Tsunade suddenly bent her waist toward Ryosuke and bowed respectfully to him; because of some reasons, her plump figure was also fully exposed to Ryosuke.

"Why apologize?"

Ryosuke Mizunuki did not dwell on the scenery in front of him, but asked softly, while gently grabbing Tsunade's shoulders and slowly helping her up.

"I..."

Tsunade was hesitant.

This apology came not only from the previous distrustful questioning but also from Tsunade using the Slug Sage's "lie detector function."

All of this was a manifestation of distrust toward Ryosuke.

On the other hand, Ryosuke Mizunuki seemed to have no defenses against her from the beginning.

But at this moment, how should Tsunade say it? Say she tested everything Ryosuke said? Or say she had been suspicious of Ryosuke from the beginning?

Compared to Ryosuke Mizunuki's attitude and kindness, all this seemed a bit too despicable.

Regarding this, Ryosuke Mizunuki just smiled indifferently and stopped asking.

"Then, this time."

"Let's get to know each other again."

"I am the Fourth Water Shadow of the Hidden Mist, Ryosuke Mizunuki."

"Nice to meet you, Tsunade."

Ryosuke Mizunuki reached out his right hand toward Tsunade nonchalantly, his eyes staring at Tsunade's green eyes without any retreat.

"Tsunade Senju of Konoha."

"Nice to meet you, Ryosuke."

This time, Tsunade held Ryosuke Mizunuki's hand without hesitation, as if she had finally unloaded the burden in her heart, and showed a unique smile.