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Rino Yamanaka said with a smile.
"Teacher Kitazawa, wait for me!"
Yamanaka Ino immediately ran towards the flower stand as fast as she could.
"This child is impetuous; I hope Lord Kitazawa will forgive him."
Rino Yamanaka shook her head and said.
"I'm just cute!"
Ino Yamanaka turned around, stuck out her tongue, and asked, "Teacher Kitazawa, don't you think so?"
"Yes."
Kitazawa said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, Yamanaka Ino immediately gave Yamanaka Rino a smug smile.
"..."
Rino Yamanaka could only smile helplessly.
But she was still quite happy.
Because she could tell that Kitazawa and Yamanaka Ino had a good relationship.
Given Kitazawa's current status and position, befriending him would undoubtedly benefit the Yamanaka clan.
"Here you go, Kitazawa-sensei!"
Yamanaka Ino approached Kitazawa carrying two bunches of white chrysanthemums.
"Thank you."
Kitazawa accepted the two bunches of white chrysanthemums and asked, "How much?"
"No need to pay, this is a gift for you."
Rino Yamanaka shook her head and said.
"Well."
Kitazawa wasn't the type to haggle; he readily agreed, saying, "I'll be going now. See you at the memorial tablet later."
Nine o'clock in the morning.
Konoha Memorial Monument.
It was nothing but people, reminding Kitazawa of his past life when he was on vacation.
"Kitazawa".
Kakashi Hatake walked over.
Matt Kay was with him.
On this occasion, Matt Kay was unusually quiet, unlike his usual lively self.
After exchanging greetings, they stopped chatting and stood waiting.
Kitazawa looked around and spotted his students.
Uchiha Sasuke, Hyuga Hinata, Nara Shikamaru, Inuzuka Kiba, and Kurama Yakumo were among them.
However, they all stood with their families and the ninjas of their clans.
Hinata Hyuga noticed Kitazawa and waved to him.
A moment later, Hiruzen Sarutobi and Tsunade walked over together.
Although Hiruzen Sarutobi had retired early, he could not possibly miss attending the funeral of a war hero.
After they bowed, everyone stepped forward one by one in order to place the flowers in their hands.
The funeral took about two hours to finish.
Kitazawa was about to leave when Tsunade called him back.
"Then we'll be going now."
Kurenai Yuhi, quite self-aware, left with Kakashi Hatake and the others.
"Come with me to a place."
Tsunade spoke.
Kitazawa sensed that she was in a low mood.
He nodded and followed her away.
Saying we left isn't quite right; we were actually heading deeper into the Konoha Memorial Monument.
Kitazawa probably guessed something.
A moment later, Tsunade stopped.
In front of her was a row of tombstones.
Kitazawa glanced at it.
Hashirama Senju, Mito Uzumaki, Nawaki, and Tobirama Senju, among other members of the Senju clan or related ninjas.
Tsunade stood there, her face downcast.
Wearing a black kimono, which she rarely wore, Kitazawa saw another side of her.
Kitazawa stepped forward and bowed slightly.
The two bunches of white chrysanthemums and the evening primroses he bought were offered to the war heroes at the recent funeral.
"Let's go."
After he finished bowing, Tsunade said, "It's almost time, let's go have lunch."
"Are you eating at home?"
Kitazawa looked at her and asked.
"I want to drink."
Tsunade met his gaze and spoke.
"This is a difficult thing."
Bei Ze looked troubled and said, "Senior Sister Jingyin will definitely not agree, and you have to go to work this afternoon."
Tsunade didn't speak, she just looked at him.
"Then I'll go to work for you?"
Kitazawa blinked and asked.
"Very good, I was right about you."
Tsunade smiled slightly, raised her hand and patted his shoulder, saying.
The two arrived at the izakaya.
"Lady Tsunade, the first cup is for you."
Kitazawa raised his glass and said, "Congratulations on becoming the Fifth Hokage."
"There's nothing to congratulate about this."
Tsunade pursed her lips, clinked her wine glass with his, and then drank it all in one gulp.
"Lady Tsunade doesn't seem to be in a good mood."
Kitazawa put down his glass and asked, "Want to bet on drinks?"
"Come!"
Tsunade perked up and said, "I'm going to get you drunk today!"
Why did you get me drunk?
Kitazawa twitched the corner of his mouth and asked.
"I've never seen you drunk, and I'd like to know if you'll act crazy when you're drunk."
Tsunade, with a mischievous expression, said, "That would definitely be interesting."
"I always win when we gamble on drinking."
Kitazawa said with a smile, "I reckon you won't see the day I get drunk."
"hateful!"
Tsunade, looking furious, said, "What are you being so arrogant about? I'm going to beat you today!"
"Then let's begin."
Kitazawa stretched out his hands and played a rock-paper-scissors game with her.
Tsunade took a deep breath, bit her finger, and stretched out her hands very seriously.
But clearly, no matter how hard she tried, it wouldn't make a difference.
"Please drink, Lady Tsunade."
Kitazawa raised his hand and said.
"I refuse to believe it, let's try again!"
After drinking a glass of wine, Tsunade played a drinking game with Kitazawa again.
One cup after another.
Ten minutes later, Tsunade's face turned very red from drinking too much alcohol, and she looked quite drunk.
"Lady Tsunade, let's pause for a moment and have some food."
Kitazawa put down his glass and offered his suggestion.
"no!"
Tsunade bent down, grabbed his shoulder, and said with a reluctant tone, "Again!"
Kitazawa then felt a patch of fair skin swaying in front of him.
He shook his head and said, "Eat your food first, then continue."
"Do you believe I'll throw you out right now?"
Tsunade's face hardened, and she asked.
"If you throw me out, who will gamble and drink with you? Who will cover your shifts?"
Kitazawa reluctantly looked away, then looked at her face and asked.
"you!"
Tsunade's expression froze. After a two-second stare, she sat down again and muttered, "Fine, I'll eat the vegetables!"
After saying that, he picked up his chopsticks and stuffed food into his mouth, quickly puffing out his cheeks.
Kitazawa couldn't help but smile.
They're quite cute.
When does the Jonin election start next week?
Kitazawa picked up a piece of fried shrimp and asked.
He has classes next week.
Except for Mondays, there will be time conflicts.
"Zhou... Monday."
Tsunade answered while chewing, her voice sounding muffled.
"That's perfect."
Kitazawa nodded and said, "I don't need to ask the school for leave."
As for the villagers' vote, that's none of his business.
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