Chapter 286: One Hundred Thousand Ryo Per Hour Tsunade

"Yumi-sensei." Seeing Mutsuki, Shizune was a bit surprised, then greeted him.

She was also a student who graduated this year, had participated in Mutsuki's special training, and studied with him for a while, leaving a good impression on her.

Mutsuki gave a gentle smile and nodded.

"Hmm?" Hearing Shizune's voice, Tsunade looked at Mutsuki in confusion. After a closer look, she realized that this was not Minato Namikaze but someone she didn't know.

Because Minato Namikaze often followed Jiraiya and Mutsuki also had similar golden hair and a gentle smile, Tsunade, without paying close attention, mistakenly assumed that the person behind Jiraiya was Minato Namikaze.

"Shizune, do you know him?" Tsunade turned to Shizune and asked.

"Yes, he's Mutsuki Yumi, who taught me for a while and is a very impressive sensei," Shizune answered softly.

"Then he's an Academy sensei?" Tsunade pondered and said.

Since Shizune's guiding sensei was her, Mutsuki must be an Academy sensei.

Shizune nodded.

"Don't underestimate Mutsuki. Even though he's an Academy sensei, his strength is not to be taken lightly. Not only did he defeat Explosion Release Gari, but he also helped me repel the Jinchuriki," Jiraiya listed Mutsuki's most notable achievements.

"I'm not saying that Academy sensei must be weak. So, is there something you came for today?" Tsunade asked, rubbing her mouth, looking as if she hadn't had enough sleep.

She had forgotten when she went to bed the previous night, only remembering drinking and eating continuously.

"Mutsuki has recently been studying Medical Ninjutsu and has encountered some difficulties, so he wanted to consult you," Jiraiya explained their purpose for coming.

Although Mutsuki had said yesterday that he could handle the communication himself, Jiraiya thought it might be better if he spoke up, given their many years of friendship.

"Consult Medical Ninjutsu? Then you can go back. I have neither the time nor the interest to teach others Medical Ninjutsu," Tsunade rejected directly.

While Tsunade might step in to treat someone, she had no interest in teaching others. Aside from Shizune, she wasn't interested in teaching anyone else.

Jiraiya looked a bit awkward. He had anticipated Tsunade's refusal but hadn't expected it to be so swift and direct.

"Tsunade-sama, I won't waste too much of your time, and I won't let you teach for free. I can offer compensation," Mutsuki said with a constant smile.

Hearing about compensation, Tsunade became somewhat interested. After all, her extravagant lifestyle was costly, and sometimes she could lose several million ryo in a single night if she lost a bit too quickly.

"How much can you offer? After all, I am one of the Three Sannin and the strongest Medical Ninja in the ninja world," Tsunade emphasized her status.

She had recently lost almost all her money, so getting some funds back from Mutsuki was just what she needed.

Seeing that Tsunade became negotiable once the topic of compensation came up, Jiraiya had a helpless smile on his face.

"One hundred thousand ryo per hour, how does that sound?" Mutsuki offered a very high price.

Normally, the process would be for Mutsuki to offer a lower price first, wait for Tsunade to negotiate, and then Mutsuki would lower it a bit more. After all, if the rate was one hundred thousand ryo per hour, Mutsuki's small savings wouldn't last an entire day.

However, Mutsuki had thought of another approach. If things went smoothly, he would only need to spend some money upfront.

"One hundred thousand ryo per hour, huh?" Tsunade was somewhat tempted after hearing the offer.

One hundred thousand ryo was quite a sum. The reward for a standard B-Rank Mission was around that amount, and one couldn't keep all of it.

"With that rate, I only need to work for a few hours a day and then I can happily go gambling after saving up for a few days." Thinking this, Tsunade decided to take the job.

"Given that Shizune says you're an impressive sensei, I'll reluctantly agree," Tsunade finally responded.

"Thank you, Tsunade-sama," Mutsuki said with a warm smile.

Starting things is always difficult, but as long as Tsunade is willing to teach at the beginning, everything will become much easier afterward.

"Do you want to start now? If so, I'll need to start the timer, and if we start, even if it's less than an hour, the fee will still be one hundred thousand ryo," Tsunade reminded.

Jiraiya interrupted Mutsuki with a glance and pulled him aside.

"Ha ha, sorry about that, Mutsuki. Tsunade isn't usually like this; she's probably just frustrated from losing money recently," Jiraiya explained.

Tsunade's temper was indeed not the best, but such situations were relatively rare.

"It's fine. After all, Tsunade-sama isn't my sensei, so paying her for her time is quite normal," Mutsuki said with a smile.

Jiraiya then rummaged through his clothes and pulled out six hundred thousand ryo, handing it to Mutsuki.

"I didn't bring much money with me. Here's about six hundred thousand ryo; you can take this for now."

He felt a bit guilty for bringing Mutsuki here only for things to turn out this way. Although the money was meant for Mutsuki, it was essentially for Tsunade.

If Tsunade were to ask Jiraiya for a loan of a few million ryo, Jiraiya wouldn't bat an eye.

"Thank you for your kindness, Jiraiya-sama, but this is my responsibility and shouldn't be on you," Mutsuki politely declined Jiraiya's offer.

Seeing Mutsuki's determined gaze, Jiraiya patted him on the shoulder and said no more, leading Mutsuki back to Tsunade.

"Tsunade, it's been a long time since we had a meal together. How about drinking tonight? I'll also invite Orochimaru," Jiraiya said with a smile.

Since the Second Great Ninja War, the three of them had rarely gathered. Jiraiya traveled the ninja world, Tsunade left tales of a big spender wherever she went, and Orochimaru was immersed in studying various forbidden Ninjutsu.

"Drinking? That's fine," Tsunade agreed readily.

She had limited time for teaching, but ample time for drinking.

After securing Tsunade's agreement to drink, Jiraiya left to find Orochimaru, who was difficult to locate and usually not at home.

"How many hours do you want to study today?" Tsunade asked with interest, looking at Mutsuki, who now appeared to her as a source of money.

"Then let's start with six hours," Mutsuki answered after thinking for a moment.

It was now 12:30 PM, so six hours later would be just in time for dinner.

After speaking, Mutsuki took out his wallet and handed Tsunade six hundred thousand ryo in cash.

Tsunade glanced at it casually and, seeing no issues, nodded in satisfaction. One hundred thousand ryo per hour was indeed a good rate.

"You're quite something. I'm impressed. If you have any questions, just ask quickly," Tsunade said, tossing the money to Shizune for safekeeping and looking at Mutsuki.

Her approval of Mutsuki was heightened by his straightforwardness in paying upfront without being asked.

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