Chapter 40: Chapter 040: Legitimate Medical Services
Chapter 040: Legitimate Medical Services
After helping Tokinatsu with a simple breast meridian massage, Senju Wakama was finally released from the bushes by his sister.
Since Senju Wakama had provided Tokinatsu with a massage service, he informed her that this was a legitimate medical service and required additional payment.
Senju Wakama explained that he had studied meridian theory with a devout intention to practice medicine, aiming to maintain the optimal shape of beautiful "assets."
In truth, how could Tokinatsu's beauty not affect Senju Wakama?
But Senju Wakama always remembered his sister's words.
"Seduction is the strongest weapon the opposite sex has against you."
Although Tokinatsu was under Tsukuyo is command, loyalty and unwavering devotion were rare in this world. Everything was driven by benefit.
Senju Wakama had long since shed his innocence, thanks to Tsukuyo and Zetsu.
Since Tokinatsu had approached him with goodwill, Senju Wakama decided to observe whether this sister truly liked him or had ulterior motives.
After all, interacting with women would help him understand them better provided these women were safe.
At the moment, it was unclear whether Tokinatsu was a safe person.
In Senju Wakama's eyes, Hyuga Miyu wasn't entirely safe, as her strength was exceptional among her peers.
Senju Wakama thought that perhaps his dislike for the scent on Hyuga Miyu wasn't due to the scent itself but rather his wariness of her, making him reluctant to get close.
Senju Wakama returned to the residence with a calm expression, only to find that Tsukuyo hadn't returned yet.
The five of them father and sons sat around the dining table, staring at the plain rice in front of them.
Senju Wakama had a vague idea of what Tsukuyo was up to.
Previously, when Hashirama's secret meetings with his Uchiha friend were exposed, Tsukuyo had been implicated and placed under house arrest.
However, operating behind the scenes, Tsukuyo had used cunning tactics to annihilate their enemy clan, the Hagoromo.
Rumors were a vicious and mean method, but they were highly effective.
By providing the right evidence to frame the victims, the Hagoromo clan had no way to defend themselves.
Tsukuyo is intelligence and loyalty earned their father, Butsuma's, approval.
Butsuma began entrusting Tsukuyo with some of the Senju clan's affairs.
Tsukuyo is way of thinking was indeed different from others.
While other shinobi clans struggled to secure missions, Tsukuyo was teaching the commoners in the clan how to farm.
While other clans were bleeding to complete their patrons' tasks, the Senju clan was making a fortune by selling floral-scented hydrosol.
If they could earn a substantial income without risking their lives, who wouldn't prefer that over a life of danger?
Thanks to Tsukuyo, the Senju clan had changed for the better.
Father Butsuma had also grown somewhat reassured and relaxed his supervision, allowing Tsukuyo to go out.
But now...
Senju Wakama cautiously glanced at his silent father.
With just one look, his father noticed and turned his gaze toward him.
Senju Wakama quickly pretended to yawn and muttered, "When is Tsukuyo coming back? I'm so hungry..."
His second brother, Tobirama, sitting across from him, said coldly, "Father already said we could eat. You can start."
Senju Wakama looked down at the low table in front of him.
Thanks to the Senju clan's recent financial success, their meals had improved.
Previously, it was just plain rice with pickled plums.
Now, it was rice with vegetables and grilled fish.
But after eating Tsukuyo is cooking, who could stomach this?
Senju Wakama thought this but didn't voice it.
Instead, his younger brother, Itama, spoke his mind. "After eating Tsukuyo is food, I never want to eat this stuff again."
This was clearly how everyone felt.
Father Butsuma took a deep breath and closed his eyes in pain.
Hashirama's eyes wandered, as if he wanted to say something but ultimately decided to remain silent.
Tobirama seemed restless but didn't get up.
An eerie silence fell over the five of them.
No one spoke, and no one touched their food.
About half an hour later.
Tsukuyo returned. Seeing that no one had eaten, she quickly cleared the plain rice and grilled fish and made a large portion of fried rice for everyone.
Except for the naive Itama, who was overjoyed, everyone else, including Senju Wakama, couldn't bring themselves to smile.
Because Tsukuyo, who had hurried back to the clan's territory, was missing her outer robe.
She wasn't the type to be careless, and she was incredibly strong almost no one could even touch her clothes in a fight.
The only possibility was that Tsukuyo had intentionally removed her robe.
Senju Wakama knew that while the Senju clan might be laid-back, they weren't oblivious to obvious clues. Father Butsuma must have noticed as well.
Sure enough, after patiently finishing the delicious dinner, Father Butsuma called Tsukuyo into his study in a gentle tone.
Senju Wakama didn't eavesdrop on their conversation.
He always remembered Zetsu's words: "Don't meddle in Tsukuyo is affairs. She'll handle them."
Senju Wakama wouldn't do something as foolish as causing trouble with good intentions.
Besides, given Tsukuyo is current state...
Her beauty could ensnare men and incite jealousy in women.
But she herself was male. How tragic...
She wouldn't fall for a man, nor was she likely to get involved with a woman.
Senju Wakama wasn't worried about Tsukuyo at all.
As long as Tsukuyo remained in the Senju clan and continued to be the Senju princess, Senju Wakama believed that other issues were manageable.
Now, Senju Wakama had to play the role of Tokinatsu's family doctor.
The moon was bright, and the stars were sparse.
The Senju clan's territory had fallen into a deep slumber.
But this time of night wasn't entirely quiet.
Despite the sudden wealth that had led to the renovation of most residences in the clan, the sounds of couples in the throes of passion couldn't be muffled by the new houses.
From a distance, the chirping of autumn insects and night birds might drown out those sounds, but up close, they were still audible.
Hmm... Senju Wakama had grown accustomed to these sounds. While practicing his Stealth Technique, he had witnessed many such scenes. They might have a slight physiological effect on him, but not much.
After learning Tai Chi from Tsukuyo, Senju Wakama found it easier to maintain mental and physical calm during his training.
Compared to last year, when his mother had just passed away, Senju Wakama had grown much stronger.
But he had also become more cautious.
Earlier in the evening, Tokinatsu had said she would sneak over to see him at night. But how could Senju Wakama dare to meet his sister's maid in his own room?
Without mentioning his other brothers, if Tobirama found out, it would be troublesome.
Even in the clan leader's residence, soundproofing wasn't that great.
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