26

The Shadow of the Past

A huge cloud of smoke rose from the training ground.

Several ninja looked in that direction.

"Are we being attacked?!"

After several seconds it's interior was revealed, it was a huge white and blue slug.

There was a small silhouette standing on the head of the slug.

"Isn't that Tsunade-sama's summon?" Said a woman with black hair and red eyes, she had several bandages around her.

"Yes, it seems so, who is she fighting against?"

A amn with black hair answered, he had a cigarette in his mouth, he was staring at the summoning.

"Oi! Kurenai, Asuma!"

They both turned their heads looking at the one who called them, running you could see a man with black hair, with a peculiar style of haircut, he was dressed completely in green.

"What's up, Guy?"

"Tsunade-sama is fighting, who is the opponent? Don't you want to take a look?" Guy said with a smile on his face,a flash of light shining on his white teeth, Kurenai and Asuma looked at each other, they were also curious as to who was the person who forced Tsunade to use to summon on him.

"Isn't it Jiraiya-sama? I think it's very likely" Kurenai replied with a thoughtful look.

The other two also attended in agreement, there were very few ninja capable of standing up to Tsunade.

However, very soon another cloud of smoke could be seen.

A gigantic blue lion came out of it, it had a huge exoskeleton any it's mane seemed very fierce.

"That's definitely not Jiraiya-sama!"

Looking at the strange summoning, they both nodded their heads and decided to take a look.

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Jumping back, Yuki watched ah his ice lion was melted in acid.

"That's unfair! Summoning are Forbidden!" Feeling depressed by the colossal Slug, Yuki couldn't help but complain.

"We never said anything like that, besides you want to have my hand in marriage... Don't complain!"

(Hand in marriage) Yuki started to break out in a cold sweat, he never said he would get married, beside he is only 12 years old.

(I guess age has her frustration)

*puchi

While having those thoughts, Yuki jumped to dodge the acid that was shot by the slug.

"For some reason, I feel like you're thinking very rudely of me!"

Tsunade had a slightly crooked smile as veins gathered on her forehead.

"M-it must be your imagination, Big Sister Tsunade"

Yuki was afraid now, how sensitive this woman was brought fear to him.

"Well... do you give up brat? It's about time you accept your loss"

"Tch!" Clicking his tongue, Yuki had to admit that without using Zafkiel, beating her is very difficult.

(It can't be helped... I'll have to use it)

Taking a deep breath, Yuki quickly bit his thumb and di a handstand, feeling more than half of his chakra drained, Yuki looked at Tsunade.

"Well you asked for it!... Kuchiyose no Jutsu: Gurētoaisuraion"

*poof

A huge cloud of smoke spread across the field.

*rooooaaawrr

Coming out of it was a giant ice lion, it's huge exoskeleton, and it's mane were so striking, this was one of Yuki's secret weapon, he had spent a month creating this baby, so he kept it in his shadow dimension, he would only use it in desperate measures, who would have thought that he would use it to subdue a woman.

(Revealing one of my cards... But those chests are worth it!)

However, Yuki did not regret that, moreover, he saw it as an investment in the future.

Tsunade gasped in shock at seeing the giant, to tell the truth he looked very intimidating, the aura that surrounded him, those huge fangs, exoskeleton, his mane, his claws, his whole body having a deep Sapphire blue color, Tsunade had to admit that summon was very powerful.

(Maybe... More powerful than Jiraiya's toads)

Tsunade smiled, looked at Yuki and couldn't help but feel proud, she trained the brat two years ago, but he had already become very powerful, however she looked at a shadow for a moment, a small boy with brown hair and gray eyes, he had her cheeks flushed and she gave him a bright smile as she touched his forehead protector.

(Nawaki...)

Yuki looked at Tsunade's smile, he couldn't help his chest tightening, he knew it.

He knew very well that for Tsunade, he was just a replacement.

He lowered his head, the shadow hid his eyes, he knew that Tsunade's gaze was not looking at him, it was rather looking at another person in him. That look was the was the one Yuki hated the most.

"LOOK AT ME!" Tsunade snapped out of her confusion, hearing Yuki's scream.

Yuki was no longer smiling, his gaze had changed, Tsunade seeing him, couldn't help but have a bitter look.

"YOU'RE ALWAYS LIKE THIS TSUNADE! WHY DON'T YOU LOOK AT ME FOR ONCE IN YOUR LIFE?!"

Yuki's Sharingan glowed dangerously from this.

*rooaaawwwr

Giving a mental command, the lion attacked, biting the blue slug, which separated into several smaller slugs with each bite.

Tsunade and Yuki stared at each other, neither acted, they simply looked into each other's eyes, one had great resentment and suspicion, while the other had look of uncertainty and insecurity.

Neither spoke, Tsunade looked back after a while, she couldn't meet Yuki's gaze, she knew Yuki was very upset about that.

"Tsunade-sama" Shizune murmured, Yuki's words touched her, Tsunade never looked at Yuki, she always searched for a replacement that would fill the would fill the void in her heart, Yuki was that replacement.

Small tears fell from Shizune's face, the deep sadness in Yuki's eyes, made her maternal instinct activate, she wanted to run and hug the child, she wanted to tell him that everything was fine.

Tsunade blamed herself for this, she knew Yuki's past, his family, they had all left leaving the Chile alone, she was the same, they had all left her alone.

That's why she sympathized with the boy, however now she realized how unfair she was to Yuki by ignoring him. The child brought her problems, but he brought her more happiness than ever, she now drowns in drink, but it was no longer to forget, now she dit it with happiness, the child was her light but at the same time he was the replacement for her.

"Sorry"

*rooooaaawrr

With one last attack the slugs body exploded into little slugs, Tsunade's body fell, however she didn't worry about it, she just closed her eyes.

However, before she fell, someone carried her in his arms.

*poof, poof

Bot summons disappeared, their purposes had been fulfilled.

Both sides had lost their fighting spirit.

Landing, Yuki gently lowered Tsunade.

Opening her eyes, Tsunade looked at Yuki's face.

"Yuki I..."

Shaking his head, the dangerous look in Yuki's eyes was gone.

"It's okay, Big Sister Tsunade, I'm not asking you to forget your past, I'm not asking you to forget any of your family, I'm not asking you to reject your pain, I don't care if you hate me either, I just want you to look at me, I want it to get over.." Raising his hand, Yuki touched Tsunade's chest.

"Look at me Big Sister, I will be the same poison if necessary, but I will crawl and I will not stop to have a place in your heart, my feelings are real, my heart beats very fast, so it does not matter if you push me away or hate me, but I promised to make you the happiest woman in the world"

Tsunade's eyes instantly watered, her face flushed and tears began to fall, she clung tightly to Yuki's clothes.

"I... I... "

"Okay, I don't want your answer, you are very strong Big Sister, however you are also kind-hearted, that's why you took me in, I am very grateful to you for that, but just make sure to look at me, me Yuki Uchiah! It's okay? "

Patting Tsunade's head, Yuki replied with a smile, Tsunade's face reddened from this and for the first time in two years, her younger brother's disappeard, she was looking at the black haired boy with one crimson eye and eye patch.

Wiping away her tears, Yuki brought his face closer, before closing Tsunade's lips with his own.

Tsunade widened her eyes at that, not only her but also Shizune was dumbfounded.

(I missed)

After parting their lips they both hugged each other, thus ending their little fight.

However no one noticed the small smile that escaped on Yuki's face.

(I win)

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