"BANG!"
"Ahhh!~"
Tsunade let out a sharp scream before lifting her legs and crashing them heavily onto the pond.
The sheer force slammed into the water with devastating power.
In an instant, water erupted in every direction like a thousand horses charging, spreading outward in a torrent that momentarily obscured Uchiha Ran's gaze.
Clenching her teeth, Tsunade growled, "This brat… with those eyes wandering anywhere he pleases!"
Her voice was filled with raw menace, and the ripples across the pond mirrored the storm raging within her.
Ran felt a sudden chill crawl down from the top of his head, spreading through his entire body.
"Don't even think about running, brat. I'll settle this with you in a minute!"
Tsunade's words cut through the air like a blade. Taking advantage of the splash shielding Ran's vision, she darted across the pond.
Once she gets her clothes on, I'll make sure to teach this brat a lesson, Ran thought, Let him know that a woman's body isn't something to gawk at casually.
Meanwhile, Ran slowly regained his composure.
So this is Lady Tsunade… she's the same age as Orochimaru-sensei. She's really… beautiful! Not only stunning, but fiery too. Wait—she's coming after me? Hold on, did she see me? If this were back in my own world, how would they judge this—Underage Protection Law vs. Women & Children Protection Act?
Hurriedly, Ran scrambled to the shore, dressing himself and strapping on his Zanpakutō.
I'm not like Jiraiya-sensei who wouldn't fight back. If she comes at me… don't blame me for breaking a few "rules" of conduct. Though, that's totally out of character for me…
His hand brushed the hilt of his Zanpakutō, anticipation coursing through him.
Before long, Tsunade appeared fully dressed, standing imposingly in front of him.
Her outfit was precise and commanding: a tea-green robe with black trim, a loose sleeveless top underneath, a black sash tied around her waist, and deep blue cropped pants.
"You look… very different from before you put clothes on!" Ran muttered, half amused, half nervous.
Better to speak his mind than stay silent: "Judging by this, you must be Orochimaru-sensei's classmate—Tsunade, the Princess of Konoha!"
"Oh? Recognized me already?" Tsunade raised an eyebrow, then returned to her usual composure. "So you know my name… yet you dared look at me like that? Wait—did you call Orochimaru 'sensei'?"
Step by step, she closed the distance between them. Her chest heaved slightly, radiating a powerful, oppressive aura. Ran felt it pressing down on him like a mountain.
"Orochimaru's disciple, huh? Brat… did you enjoy the view just now?"
Ran's voice slipped out instinctively: "I… I did, Lady Tsunade."
"Enjoyed it? You saw everything, then?!"
Her tone carried a chilling edge, the loose fabric of her robe trembling with an almost menacing vibration. And yet, despite the danger, Ran's eyes betrayed him, darting once more toward her.
Caught in the allure, he barely noticed the shift in her expression.
"Yes! I saw everything!"
Almost immediately, a warning bell rang in his head. Why am I speaking without thinking? This isn't me… something's off!
"Snap! Click!"
Tsunade's fingers interlocked sharply, the crisp sound cutting through the air. A dazzling smile spread across her face—but it was a smile that screamed danger.
"What's your name, brat? A disciple of Orochimaru, with eyes more aggressive than Jiraiya-sensei's… staring at a woman's body without turning away. I think it's time I teach you a proper lesson!"
Ran opened his mouth to clarify. "I-I'm Uchiha Ran, Lady Tsunade, let me—"
But Tsunade cut him off:
"Uchiha? The inherently wicked Uchiha brat. No need for explanations! Whatever happened today, it doesn't matter—I'm going to punish you so you understand that looking at a woman's body comes with consequences!"
With that, she stomped into the pond, sending water soaring into the sky, and surged toward him, ready to deliver her lesson.
Ran's pupils constricted in shock. Tsunade's intensity was no joke.
"Lady Tsunade, there's been a misunderstanding! Please—give me a chance to explain!"
He dodged her incoming strike, desperately trying to reason.
But Tsunade wasn't listening. Her only thought was to strike.
Ran's movements were fluid, dodging through the water with practiced grace—but Tsunade's attacks were relentless, faster and more brutal than anything he could counter in full.
"BOOM!"
Tsunade's fist shot toward him.
Ran had no time to evade. Instinctively, he drew his Zanpakutō to block.
"CRASH!"
The collision of fist against blade echoed violently. In the instant he countered, Ran activated Fusheng Ruomeng, feeling Tsunade's power surge through the sword into his limbs. The force flung him backward.
"Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!"
He skidded across the pond like a skipping stone, each strike of water carrying him farther.
"BOOM!"
Finally, he stabilized himself with chakra and the water's flow—but slammed into a red mangrove, shattering it instantly. Dust and debris filled the air.
Gasping, Ran pushed himself upright, blood trickling from his mouth.
Damn, Uchiha bodies aren't exactly built like tanks… but no regrets. Time to fight back!
He briefly considered using a full sensory blackout technique but abandoned the idea. Discipline mattered—even if he was cornered, he could still control the beast within.
"Damn it, Lady Tsunade… I didn't mean to see your body, it was an accident! But… didn't you see mine too? Don't worry, I'm only thirteen!"
Ran's words, though intended to defend himself, were maddeningly provocative.
"Alright, alright, still daring to speak like that? Your teacher must be Jiraiya!"
Tsunade's anger flared again, the calm she had gathered moments ago evaporating instantly.
Damn it! Thirteen and already… emphasizing age to mock me?! Fine… this wicked little Uchiha brat's asking for ten broken bones at least!
Seeing her eyes darken, Ran couldn't resist speaking again, flirting with fate:
"Don't worry, Lady Tsunade… even though I'm young, I take responsibility. I'll make sure I… handle this properly."
"Damn it! What a joke, brat!"