Ichikishimahime leaned over, looking at the money in the paper bag. She had some understanding of the value of human currency.
"You're really a stingy Hokage…"
Seeing Hiruzen Sarutobi's attitude, Orochimaru picked up the paper bags and walked out.
Ichikishimahime followed behind her.
"Orochimaru, are we going to your place next?"
Leaving the Hokage Building, Ichikishimahime looked at Orochimaru, who was putting away the paper bags and contemplating something.
"I need to buy some ingredients to take back; it's almost time to make dinner."
Orochimaru looked at the fiery clouds in the sky and quickened her pace.
"Walking is such a hassle…"
Ichikishimahime felt that walking was less convenient than floating. She looked at the shops lining the street and saw a White Snake Skincare specialty store, and then a Shimura Herbal Tea Shop nearby.
Many women frequented the White Snake Skincare specialty store, while the Shimura Herbal Tea Shop had both men and women.
What were they anticipating?
Ichikishimahime looked at the men and women with expectant expressions.
"Orochimaru, is there anything special about the herbal tea sold at that shop?"
Ichikishimahime recalled that there was also a Shimura Herbal Tea Shop in White Snake Electric Town in the Land of Rain, and its business was equally booming.
"The special thing is…"
Orochimaru whispered the effects of shimura herbal tea into Ichikishimahime's ear.
"Huh?"
Ichikishimahime's eyes widened, her face growing redder and redder. After a long pause, she said, "You humans are really something."
While purchasing ingredients, Orochimaru bought the materials needed to make a cake. Tomorrow was Tsunade's birthday, and a cake was a must.
After buying the ingredients, Orochimaru led Ichikishimahime towards her home.
Ding-dong, ding-dong—!
Orochimaru held the ingredients in both hands, pressing the doorbell repeatedly with her white snake tail.
Footsteps came from inside the house. The moment the door opened, Tsunade noticed the petite, cute, dark blue-haired loli behind Orochimaru, and her smile turned to anger.
"Is this the surprise you brought back?!"
Tsunade punched Orochimaru. She had been waiting anxiously at home all day!
And the result… when Orochimaru returned, she had another girl with her!
Bang—!
The white snake tail blocked Tsunade's punch, and the scales were slightly raised by the impact.
"Oh…"
Ichikishimahime looked at Orochimaru, then at Tsunade, seemingly discovering something, and a sly smile appeared on her face.
"Tsunade, calm down. She's Ichikishimahime, one of the Three Snake Princesses Sages of Ryūchi Cave, whom I mentioned to you. The reason I came back late is because after the mission was completed, I accompanied her to explore the Land of Rain."
Orochimaru calmly introduced Ichikishimahime to Tsunade. Tsunade's reaction was within her expectations, though her angry punch was a bit heavy.
"Not only that, Orochimaru and I have a very good relationship~!"
Ichikishimahime wrapped her arms around Orochimaru's neck and licked her cheek with her pink snake tongue.
Boom—!
A powerful, visibly blue Chakra erupted from Tsunade, her hair tie snapped, her light yellow hair flared up, and the hard stone tiles beneath her feet cracked.
"Can you not cause trouble at a time like this?"
Orochimaru glared at Ichikishimahime, regretting bringing her back.
She should have sent this thousand-year-old loli, full of mischief, back to Ryūchi Cave to let Tagorihime and Tagitsuhime properly educate her.
"I don't care if you're a Sage from Ryūchi Cave or not, stay away from Orochimaru!"
Chakra condensed on Tsunade's fist.
Ichikishimahime let go of Orochimaru, hid behind her, and stuck out her tongue at Tsunade, making a face, looking as if she wanted to stir up chaos.
"Stop joking around!"
Tsunade, already extremely furious, was now even more enraged, her large Chakra-infused fist striking towards Orochimaru and Ichikishimahime.
"Calm down… Sigh…"
Orochimaru looked at Tsunade, who was blinded by anger. Her white snake tail wrapped around Tsunade, pulling her in front of her, and kissed her lips.
"Mmm…"
Tsunade's anger vanished without a trace, like a deflated balloon. The Chakra on her fist disappeared, and she hugged Orochimaru tightly with both hands.
It really is that kind of relationship… Ichikishimahime watched Orochimaru and Tsunade kiss, confirming her suspicions.
"Calmed down?"
Orochimaru looked at the blushing Tsunade.
"Mm…"
Tsunade nodded, her breathing slightly ragged.
"Orochimaru, she is?"
Uchiha Hikari's figure appeared, her red Three-Tomoe Sharingan looking at Ichikishimahime with hostility.
"What are you all doing?"
Hyuga Mio held ingredients, looking at everyone, feeling the atmosphere was a bit off, and noticed the never-before-seen Ichikishimahime.
You really know how to cause me trouble… Orochimaru glared fiercely at Ichikishimahime.
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