Inside the clothing store, a vast selection of apparel was available—tops, pants, skirts, jackets, shoes, and accessories…
As soon as Tōshirō and Tsunade entered, store clerks immediately surrounded them, offering enthusiastic service.
"What would you two like to buy?"
The clerks didn't treat them any differently just because they were kids.
"Tsunade, take your time and pick whatever you like. Don't hold back with me."
Tōshirō glanced around, feeling a little disappointed that the typical web novel trope hadn't triggered.
You know, the one where he—a little kid—walks into a high-end store, and the staff sneers at him, telling him the items are expensive…
Then, at that moment, he whips out wads of cash, slaps it down, and buys everything in sight for the ultimate flex…
Tsunade asked, "Aren't you getting anything?"
"Not really interested."
Tōshirō wasn't big on shopping for clothes. Unlike girls, boys generally didn't have high standards when it came to clothing—comfort was enough.
In fact, sometimes to save trouble, he'd buy seven or eight identical outfits. If someone didn't know better, they might think he never changed clothes.
Seeing his lack of enthusiasm, Tsunade didn't bother persuading him. She simply let go of his hand and ran off to browse through the racks.
The store staff was quite hospitable, even taking her measurements before she started shopping to ensure a perfect fit.
Tōshirō's ears perked up. He wasn't interested in buying clothes, but he was curious about Tsunade's measurements.
Sneaking over quietly, he peeked at the numbers.
Height: 150 cmWeight: 39.6 kg
Tōshirō chuckled. "Wow, you're already 40 kg."
He didn't know how much she weighed before, but among girls her age, that was definitely on the heavier side.
Her height wasn't particularly outstanding, so where did the extra weight go? Well… anyone could guess.
Tsunade puffed up her cheeks and glared at him. "It's 39.6 kg! Don't you dare round it up. Got it?"
Tōshirō didn't argue. No matter the world, girls always seemed to care a lot about their weight.
He quickly relented. "Alright, alright, 39.6 kg. Happy now?"
"Tōshirō, how tall are you now?"
Tsunade was now more than half a head shorter than him. She was curious about his height because they used to be about the same—she was even slightly taller than him before.
But lately, it was like he'd been on growth hormones, shooting up all of a sudden.
"Not sure. I haven't measured."
"Let's check!" Tsunade grabbed his hand, full of curiosity.
Tōshirō agreed and roughly measured himself.
Height: 168 cmWeight: 49.8 kg
Tsunade was surprised. "You're so tall now! At this rate, in a few years, you'll be as tall as my grandpa."
Tōshirō shrugged. "We're both in our growth phase. Of course, our bodies are changing."
Tsunade pouted, looking troubled. "But I haven't grown much at all…"
As they got older, their physical differences as male and female became more obvious.
Tōshirō smirked playfully. "Well, you have grown in… other key areas."
Tsunade rolled her eyes and shot him a glare, her cheeks slightly flushed. "All you ever focus on are the wrong things."
Tōshirō let out an awkward chuckle.
Hey, he wasn't a monk—of course, he was going to notice these things.
Tsunade pointed at the racks of clothing. "What kind of outfit do you like? I'll try it on for you. Since I can't wear these while on missions anyway, I might as well let a pervert like you enjoy the view."
Tōshirō perked up instantly. "Oh no, I couldn't possibly ask you to do that…"
Tsunade saw right through him. "Your mouth is saying no, but your smile is practically splitting your face. Who are you trying to fool?"
At first, Tōshirō had wanted to maintain the image of a gentleman in front of her. But since that only earned him ridicule, forget it—no more pretending.
"Well, since you're offering… I want to see you in leg bindings."
Uh-oh.
First white stockings, and now this.
It seemed like Tōshirō had just exposed yet another questionable preference.
Leg Bands? Sounds Like Some Kind of Thigh Wrap.
Tsunade pondered for a moment, matching the term with the relevant information in her mind.
"Something like that," Tōshirō replied. "But when wearing leg bands, it's best to leave the thighs exposed—it makes the look even more alluring."
Tsunade stared at her boyfriend as if he were some kind of worm.
Damn… she was looking down on him.
Tōshirō thickened his skin and said, "Hey, you were the one who said you'd fulfill all my fantasies, remember?"
Since she had offered, she had no choice but to follow through. "Fine, wait here for a sec."
With that, she grabbed a few outfits and headed into the fitting room. When she emerged, she was wearing a blue-and-white dress with a lace-like band wrapped around her thigh—more commonly known as a garter.
Tōshirō was immediately smitten.
Just as he was about to shower her with compliments, Tsunade suddenly leaned in close and whispered, "Don't move. I'm using your eyes as a mirror."
Tōshirō froze. Wasn't there a mirror right here?
And why use his eyes as a mirror?
Tsunade's moist brown eyes seemed to hold a hypnotic power—staring too deeply into them felt like falling into an endless abyss.
With a playful flick of her finger, she tapped his forehead and then stepped back, her silky hair swaying gently. "Alright, how do I look now? Even prettier than usual, right?"
Her voice carried a teasing lilt, and even someone as shameless as Tōshirō had to admit—he had just been thoroughly flirted with.
"So you can get flustered," Tsunade giggled, her eyes brimming with amusement.
Damn it. He just got played…
Tōshirō decided to retaliate hard.
After checking out, he grabbed Tsunade's hand and led her to another clothing store.
"Wait here," he said.
Then, without explanation, he rushed inside. Unlike the previous store, which had a variety of clothing, this one specialized in only one type of attire.
He purchased the most expensive item they had, walked back out with the bag, and handed it to her.
"This is for you."
Tsunade pulled out the garment and examined it—it was a kimono, and both its fabric and color were of the highest quality.
Her initial confusion quickly gave way to a deep blush.
A boy gifting a girl a kimono had a special meaning—it was a marriage proposal.
"Do you like it?"
Tsunade nodded slightly, and just when she had become comfortable being more open with her emotions, she suddenly found herself feeling shy again. Her eyelashes trembled. "Isn't this… a bit too fast? Deciding something like this so soon…"
Actions spoke louder than words.
Tōshirō leaned in and whispered, "I would betray the whole world, but I would never betray you."
Tsunade's big, glistening eyes fluttered as she half-leaned into his embrace. Her developing chest pressed against him, and with just a glance downward, Tōshirō could see the snowy valley between her curves.
Strangely, for once, he felt no improper thoughts—only an overwhelming love for the girl in front of him.
He gently steadied her, and at that moment, Tsunade was lightheaded, her face burning hot.
After a long pause, a soft murmur escaped her lips:
"If you love me, then when we grow up… marry me."
With her cheeks flushed red, she gathered the courage to look up, her eyes overflowing with tender affection.
"Alright."
Without hesitation, Tōshirō agreed.
He took her hand, intertwining their fingers tightly—holding her hand, he vowed to hold it for a lifetime.
Meanwhile, in Another Country…
A diligent worker, Kakuzu, was meticulously jotting down intelligence in his little notebook—recording the names, hobbies, and ages of wealthy individuals.
Once he finished writing, he flipped through the pages, feeling satisfied.
Every name in this book was a pile of money in his eyes.
He had gathered quite a lot of intel on his side. He wondered how the other guy was doing—probably working just as hard, collecting information on rich people like him.
With that thought, Kakuzu promptly resumed his next round of intelligence gathering.
(End of Chapter)
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