Chapter 348

"Hoo."

Tsunade sighed helplessly, and the emotions in her eyes were somewhat complex for a while.

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 fell in love with 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 incidentally escape the inner shyness; 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 this should be dinner for today.

"You're back, Princess Tsunade."

At the moment, Ryosuke smiled lightly at Tsunade.

"I..."

"Please, please just call me Tsunade."

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

In fact, Ryosuke's way of calling her was not a problem.

Tsunade is the granddaughter of Senju Hashirama, the direct bloodline of the God of Shinobi; given the status of the Senju clan in the ninja world, it is no problem for Ryosuke to call her the princess of the Senju clan.

And in Japanese culture, members of the royal family and even princesses do not have 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 in exchange, please just call me Ryosuke from now on..."

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

"Ryo, Ryosuke..."

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

"Hmm, what's wrong, Tsunade?"

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

"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 Mizunuki Ryosuke; Ryosuke knew that Tsunade's gratitude was for the grace of saving her life.

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

"It's nothing."

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

Mizunuki Ryosuke shook his head again, his tone carrying a hint of seriousness.

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

"I'm sorry, Ryosuke!"

Tsunade suddenly bowed to Ryosuke, bowing respectfully; because of some reasons, her plump figure was also fully seen by Ryosuke.

"Why apologize?"

Mizunuki Ryosuke 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 not only came from the previous questioning of distrust, but also from Tsunade using the Slug Sage's "lie detector function."

All of this was a manifestation of distrust toward Ryosuke.

Looking at Mizunuki Ryosuke, it seemed that he had no defenses against her from the beginning.

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

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

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

"Then, this time."

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

"I am the Fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure, Mizunuki Ryosuke."

"Nice to meet you, Tsunade."

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

"Konoha's Senju Tsunade."

"Nice to meet you, Ryosuke."

This time, Tsunade held Mizunuki Ryosuke's hand without hesitation, as if she had finally unloaded the burden in her heart, and revealed a unique smile. ===== CHAPTER 350 =====