Tsunade watched the oncoming lightning with a heavy gaze. At this level of intensity, even she would be injured if she took a direct hit.
"Ha!"
She let out a sharp cry and slammed a massive punch directly into the surface of the lake.
In an instant, under the weight of her terrifying physical strength, the water split apart. A massive fissure opened in the lake, and she dropped straight down toward the lakebed. Simultaneously, several bolts of lightning screamed through the space where her head had been just a second prior.
The spectators were left speechless.
Jiraiya marveled, "Tsunade's brute strength is as terrifying as ever!"
That raw power had literally carved a trench through the water, as if she had sliced the lake in half.
Raizen allowed a faint smile to play on his lips. He wondered: how would the 'Monster Strength' he obtained from the system compare to Tsunade's?
After evading the lightning, Tsunade leapt back up from the lakebed. Looking at the charred remains of the forest shrubbery behind her, a flash of horror crossed her face. The power was genuine. Fortunately, she had chosen to dodge; otherwise, she would have lost serious face.
"Sister Tsunade, you're pretty good! You actually cut the lake with one punch," little Mirai chirped, watching from a distance with a cheeky grin.
Tsunade replied, "I admit I misjudged you. You truly are a genius. You've got real skill."
"So, do we keep going, Sister Tsunade?" Mirai asked.
"Forget it, I'm done," Tsunade waved her hand dismissively. To go all out against a four-year-old would look like bullying if she won, and if she didn't—well, taking a stray hit would be a disaster for her reputation. To avoid any further embarrassment, she decisively called an end to the spar.
"Stopping already? How boring." Mirai stuck her tongue out playfully.
Tsunade smiled and returned to the bamboo pavilion, turning to Raizen. "Where's your bathroom? I need to use the facilities."
Raizen beckoned to his daughter. "Mirai, take your Sister Tsunade to the restroom."
"Okay!" Mirai sheathed Tōkijin and waddled over. "Follow me, Sister Tsunade!"
"Much appreciated!" Tsunade said warmly.
The "Uchiha Standard"
Mirai led Tsunade into the main Uchiha courtyard. Inside, Kurenai Yūhi was busy knitting a scarf while Anko Mitarashi watched with interest. When they saw Tsunade enter, both women froze.
"Lady Tsunade?" Kurenai stood up, staring in disbelief. "You've returned?"
Tsunade blinked, looking at Kurenai, then her jaw nearly hit the floor. "You're Kurenai Yūhi... how... how did you get so big?"
Tsunade stared incredulously at Kurenai's chest, which was high, firm, and arguably more magnificent than her own. "And you, Anko! Why are you so big too?"
In Tsunade's memory, the adult Kurenai and Anko didn't even have half her volume. Now, they were like prize dairy cows—absolutely vast. Tsunade stepped closer, her eyes locked onto them. As the self-proclaimed 'Number One' of Konoha, she found it impossible to accept being surpassed.
Kurenai and Anko shared a quick glance. They wordlessly agreed: they could not tell Tsunade the truth. If Tsunade was already naturally that big, what would happen if she drank the Papaya Nutritional Juice? She would become a titan. To keep her from reclaiming the throne, they maintained a silent pact.
"Lady Tsunade, it just grew that way. I'm not sure why!" Kurenai said innocently.
Anko chimed in, "Yeah, Lady Tsunade! Mine too! It just kept growing until it reached this size."
Tsunade looked at them with extreme suspicion. She had used chakra stimulation before she was fully developed to reach her current scale. Neither Kurenai nor Anko were medical ninjas; they shouldn't know such techniques. Her method was a personal secret she hadn't even taught Shizune.
Konoha only needed one 'Great' legend. Adding more was unnecessary. But now, they weren't just common—they were bigger than her. She felt entirely out of sorts.
"Sister Tsunade, the bathroom is this way! Come on!" Mirai tugged at her hand. As she walked away, Tsunade's eyes remained glued to the silhouettes of the two women behind her.
Watching her go, Anko used her hands to gesture the size difference and laughed. "It looks like Lady Tsunade isn't as 'Great' as us anymore!"
"Look how anxious she is. Her eyes were practically popping out."
Kurenai sat back down and resumed knitting. "Alright, stop laughing. Lady Tsunade is all-natural, at least."
"So are we," Anko countered. "It was just a 'second blooming.' Still natural!"
Doubting Reality
As she passed through various secondary courtyards, Tsunade saw more and more women—all beautiful, and all incredibly well-endowed. She began to seriously doubt her life. Forty or fifty women, every single one of them rivaling or exceeding her own proportions.
The shock was overwhelming. "Mirai... who are all these people?"
"They're all Mamas and Auntie-nannies," Mirai explained. "That's Mama Momoko, that's Auntie Seiko, that's Mama Guren, that's Auntie Miko, and that's..."
Mirai introduced them one by one.
"Why do you call so many people 'Mama'?" Tsunade asked, bewildered.
"Because they are Mamas!!!" Mirai giggled.
"Lady Tsunade!?" A woman spotted her and ran over excitedly.
Tsunade nodded. "And you are?"
"I'm Momoko! I used to be the Third Hokage's secretary!"
"Oh! Momoko! I remember you now," Tsunade mused. "What are you doing here?"
"I married into the Uchiha, Lady Tsunade," Momoko replied with a smile.
"Wait... you married Raizen?"
"Yes, I married Raizen-kun."
Tsunade suddenly remembered the 'Clan Revitalization' mission Raizen had posted years ago. "Momoko... are all the women in this district Raizen's wives?"
Momoko nodded. "The vast majority are. A few are caregivers."
"Good grief..." Tsunade was floored. Recovering her wits, she turned to Momoko. "Momoko, I remember your... chest... wasn't this large. Why is it so majestic now? Even mine can't compare."
"That?" Momoko smiled, glanced at Mirai, then leaned in to whisper into Tsunade's ear. "We all rely on Raizen-kun for our growth."
Tsunade's eyes went wide. "Raizen did this? How!?"
Momoko gave a mischievous wink. "You should ask Raizen-kun yourself, Lady Tsunade!"
"So mysterious... fine, I'll ask him." Tsunade hurried Mirai along. After finishing her business, she couldn't wait to find Raizen.
The Secret of the Juice
Raizen was busy preparing for the evening banquet. Tsunade returned and, with a look of secretive excitement, pulled him into a nearby grove.
"What is it, Sister Tsunade? Why are we hiding in the trees?" Raizen asked, looking confused.
Tsunade checked to ensure Shizune and the others were out of earshot. "Momoko said you're the reason they're so... big. Hurry up and help me get bigger too!"
Raizen understood immediately. She had seen the competition and was envious. He shook his head. "Sister Tsunade, you're already big enough. You don't need any more."
"Not enough," Tsunade said, looking down and shaking her head. "I want to be bigger. You can't refuse me. If you do, you're heartless!"
"Why heartless?"
"I just paid you back several hundred million! If you won't even do this small favor for your sister, do you even have a conscience!?"
Raizen felt a bit cornered by her logic. "Fine, fine! If you want to grow, then grow!"
He sighed internally. He didn't understand the logic of these women—too big wasn't necessarily better. In his eyes, a perfect balance was best. However, the Papaya Nutritional Juice was designed for the 'Golden Ratio.'
Raizen performed a 'sleight of hand' and produced a bottle of the juice, handing it to her. "Sister Tsunade, this is the secret. Drink this, and you'll undergo a second development."
"Is there a catch?"
"It's best to drink it while bathing."
"Why?" Tsunade asked, clutching the bottle.
"This juice doesn't just... enhance; it also beautifies and purges toxins from your body. If you drink it in the bath, you can wash away the impurities immediately."
"I see! I'll remember that." Tsunade looked like she had just won the lottery, carefully tucking the bottle into her pocket.
They emerged from the grove. "Lady Tsunade, what were you doing with Master Raizen?" Shizune asked curiously. She couldn't fathom why Tsunade would drag Raizen into the bushes. Does Lady Tsunade have a secret thing with him?
Jiraiya, though appearing indifferent, had his ears perked up. He was quite sensitive to Tsunade's interactions with other men.
"Nothing! Why are you prying into adult business, kid?" Tsunade flicked Shizune's forehead.
Shizune glanced at Tsunade's pocket. She had caught a glimpse of Raizen handing her something.
The Heist of the Century
The banquet began, but Tsunade ate in a hurry and left as soon as she was full. Standing at the gate and watching her depart, Raizen knew exactly why the sake-loving Sannin was in such a rush: she wanted to try the juice.
The effects were instant, but reaching the "perfect limit" required more than one bottle. Once she saw the results, she'd be back—and next time, it wouldn't be free.
Shizune is quite flat... a literal billboard, Raizen thought. She's been with Tsunade for years and must have saved quite a bit of money. She's my next target.
He didn't believe for a second that Shizune wouldn't be tempted once she saw Tsunade's results. Little Shizune, let Big Brother save your 'airport.' Just hand over the Ryō, and I'll give you a pair of 'bunnies' to be proud of.
After leaving the Uchiha estate, Tsunade, Shizune, Jiraiya, and Naruto parted ways. Tsunade didn't go to her old home yet; she checked into a hotel.
Tsunade's cheeks were flushed from the wine, but she wasn't drunk. She had carefully restricted her intake specifically for the juice.
"I'm bathing first. You wait, Shizune." Tsunade grabbed a towel and disappeared into the bathroom.
Shizune watched her go, her suspicion growing. Usually, they bathed together. The hotel had a large tub perfectly suited for two. For Tsunade to insist on being alone meant she was definitely hiding something.
Shizune crept to the bathroom door, looking for a keyhole or a crack, but found nothing. Undeterred, she climbed onto the roof, carefully pried up a tile, and peered through the gap.
She saw Tsunade strip and stand in the tub, holding a bottle she'd never seen before.
Is that a drink? Why hide a drink from me and Tonton?
Tsunade excitedly popped the cap. Instantly, a rich, fragrant aroma of papaya filled the room, reaching even Shizune on the roof. Shizune's mouth watered.
Tsunade downed the bottle in one go.
Then, Shizune witnessed a miracle. Tsunade's chest began to expand slowly, like a balloon being inflated.
"No way..."
"I get it! That's Lady Tsunade's 'Great' secret!!"
Shizune's jaw dropped. Wait... Master Raizen gave her that bottle.
And at the banquet... every single maid and wife had a 'Great' chest.
"So Master Raizen has a drink that makes you bigger!!!"
"Hehehe... Lady Tsunade, you can't hide it from me now. I don't have to be insecure anymore! I, Shizune, can be 'Great' too!"
Having finally discovered the secret, Shizune carefully replaced the tile and climbed down.
"Tomorrow, I'm going to see Master Raizen!!"
"I'm going to be Great too!!!"
"Hehehe!!!"
Shizune spent the entire night in a state of extreme, sleepless excitement.
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