Chapter 155 » You're Full? I Haven't Eaten Yet! Feed Me! Tsunade: Hmph, Fine, I'll Feed You!
Finally, Ōnoki said heavily, "Alright. I choose the first option."
Just as Tsunade had anticipated, he had no choice.
Choosing the second option meant death — a moment of bravado that would drag the entire Land of Earth down with him.
He couldn't bring himself to make such a decision anymore. His only honest choice was to compromise. After all, compromise was the best solution!
"A wise choice." Yūsuke smiled faintly, "I'll leave the subsequent affairs of the Land of Earth to you. Tsunade and I will stay in Iwagakure for about a week. As for what you should do, I'm sure I don't need to elaborate."
Hearing his words, Ōnoki nodded gravely.
"I understand. This week, I will take care of everything and announce that the Land of Earth will become a subordinate hidden village to Kirigakure. As for the daimyō of the Land of Earth, I will send... No! I will personally go to explain everything!" He was keenly self-aware.
Canceling the daimyō's political position in the Land of Earth had an obvious purpose: to concentrate all power in his hands.
As for how exactly to cancel the daimyō's position, it was clear — the daimyō of the Land of Fire had to vanish completely, along with all the forces surrounding him!
With the precedent of the Land of Fire's daimyō, Ōnoki naturally knew what he needed to do next.
"Mm." Yūsuke nodded slightly, "I believe you can handle this matter well. If you do it well, I will leave for the next destination in seven days. If not, I don't mind helping you get it done after that."
The corner of Ōnoki's mouth twitched violently.
Help him get it done? He feared this "getting it done" wasn't as simple as it sounded.
"Rest assured, Lord Yūsuke! This old man will personally take care of this matter. I guarantee that one week later, I will give you a perfect answer!" Ōnoki immediately stood up and said emphatically.
"Good. You may go." Yūsuke instructed.
"Yes." Ōnoki nodded and silently left the room.
As the door closed tightly, Tsunade finally put down the chicken leg in her hand and let out a satisfied burp.
"Burp~~ Ahh~~ That feels good~" She wiped her hands and gently patted her belly, "I'm full."
Yūsuke tilted his head, looking at her. Then, he smiled.
"Tsunade, you're full. But I haven't even touched my chopsticks yet."
Tsunade saw his look and immediately understood his meaning.
With slightly red cheeks, she pouted and said, "Then you eat too!"
"Feed me." Yūsuke ordered.
"...Hmph~"
Although Tsunade snorted, her actions were very honest.
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Meanwhile, Ōnoki had arrived at the Tsuchikage's office and informed all the elders of Yūsuke's conditions.
"Proceed immediately! I'll entrust the village affairs to you for now. I must personally visit the daimyō's residence to address this matter with him."
An elderly council member stood up and asked anxiously, "Lord Tsuchikage, what if... what if the daimyō refuses?"
"Refuses?" Ōnoki's face darkened, "He has no choice but to agree! I won't allow the daimyō's forces to endanger the lives of millions in our Land of Earth and Iwagakure."
As he spoke, he finally grasped the meaning behind Yūsuke's earlier words. In this matter, he had no choice!
Just as he had no choice but to compromise, despite his desire to overthrow Yūsuke, the daimyō would face only two options:
First, submit to Yūsuke willingly. Second, Ōnoki would ensure the daimyō's submission!
After swiftly making arrangements, he set out immediately, heading for the daimyō's residence in the Land of Earth.
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In the luxurious reception area's dining room.
The door slowly opened. Yūsuke stepped out, leaving the place. Tsunade, having tidied herself up, silently followed behind him, fiercely glaring at his back.
'This man…' She thought, 'He doesn't know anything about being gentle!'
"Seven days. Not too long, not too short." Yūsuke said, tilting his head to look at the resentful-faced Tsunade, "Let's go. Consider it a vacation. We'll take a good look around Iwagakure."
He smiled gently, adding.
"Besides, 'A hundred steps after a meal, live to 99 years.' I found a nice hot spring nearby earlier. Let's give it a try."
Tsunade's eyes widened!
She pouted and said, "Then... after we finish at the hot spring, give me some money. Hehe. On my way here, I found several hidden gambling dens. Although their disguises are flawless, they still can't escape this old lady's eyes!"
Tsunade chuckled, rubbing her palms together.
"Alright. How much do you want?" Yūsuke shrugged helplessly.
She had already become his woman. Yet, she still couldn't forget this habit. No wonder she'd become such a famous big spender.
No matter when or where, after arriving at a new place, her first thought was to find any gambling dens.
As expected of her!
Tsunade rubbed her palms together, then winked at him.
"Well~ Considering how hard I worked just now, I only want 30 million ryō. Not too much, right?"
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