Inside Konoha Village, Hinata, having changed into casual clothes, was strolling around with Tenten.
Tenten had finished the mission assigned by the Village and had some free time to hang out, so the two chatted along the way.
"Ah... Lady Tsunade has been back for quite some time, but I haven't seen her even once..."
"Do you really want to see her?" Hinata tilted her head slightly.
"Yeah, she is someone I've admired since I was little! If I could ask her for some advice, even just a few words would be great!"
Looking at Tenten's regretful expression.
She didn't reply immediately, instead casting her gaze toward a certain direction in the Village. Her perception spread quietly like invisible ripples, sweeping past the bustling streets, past the training grounds, and past the hot spring inn.
A moment later, she withdrew her gaze and looked at the still-excited Tenten.
"She is soaking in a hot spring. Do you want to go?"
"Eh?! Really?! How do you know, Hinata?!" Tenten was startled, then immediately became so excited she nearly jumped up. "Lady Tsunade is soaking in... a hot spring?"
"Mm." Hinata nodded. She thought about it for a moment; now that she mentioned it, she hadn't been there either. Then, she naturally took hold of Tenten's wrist.
"Let's go."
"Go, go where?"
"To see the person you admire." Hinata said, her footsteps already turning in another direction.
"However, it's not appropriate to visit empty-handed."
"Ah? Won't it be impolite for us to disturb her so suddenly?"
"It's fine. We're just going to soak in the hot spring and happen to run into her."
Pulling Tenten into a small alley, they arrived in front of a shop with a low-key storefront, an old sign, and the rich aroma of wine wafting out.
The shop didn't look like much, but Tenten vaguely remembered that it seemed to be a rare wine shop with special channels that only veteran Ninja would frequent.
After entering, Hinata didn't even really look around; she directly told the drowsy old shopkeeper behind the counter two names of wines that Tenten had never heard of.
The old shopkeeper lifted his eyelids to glance at Hinata, then turned and went into the back room.
Before long, he came out carrying two ceramic wine jars that looked ancient and were sealed extremely well.
The old shopkeeper quoted a price that made Tenten gasp.
Hinata paid without changing her expression. She picked up the two jars of wine, as easily as if she were holding two balls of cotton, and looked at the dumbfounded Tenten.
"We have the gift, let's go."
"Hi, Hinata... you..." Tenten looked at the two jars of aged fine wine that were clearly worth a fortune, then back at the indifferent Hinata, and suddenly felt that Hinata was so rich...
"Let's go. Do you still want to see her or not?" Hinata had already started walking again.
"Wait, wait for me!" Tenten hurriedly followed, feeling both touched and nervous, with an irrepressible excitement.
The two soon arrived at their destination.
"Lady Hinata." An older maid bowed respectfully. Her gaze swept over Tenten and the wine jars in her hands, but she didn't ask any questions.
"Please invite the person upstairs for me. Ask her if she is willing to share some fine wine."
The maid nodded respectfully, clearly knowing who she was talking about.
Tenten's heart beat even faster. She was actually inviting her directly?! Isn't Hinata being a bit... too direct?!
The maid returned quickly with a polite smile: "Lady Tsunade said that if it is good wine, she would be happy to. Please follow me, both of you."
Tenten felt like she was walking on cotton. Being pulled by Hinata, she followed the maid in a daze through an exquisite courtyard to an open-air hot spring villa.
The hot spring pool was built from natural rocks, with mist swirling about, and comfortable cushions and a small table placed nearby.
Just as they put their things down, they heard a hearty yet slightly lazy female voice from next door.
"I heard the young lady of the Hyuga Clan brought some good wine? If you don't mind, bring it over and let's soak together; the pool here is bigger."
It was indeed Lady Tsunade's voice.
Tenten froze instantly, not knowing where to put her hands and feet.
Hinata, on the other hand, was very natural. She picked up a jar of wine, gestured to Tenten, and walked over.
Tenten took several deep breaths before following, her movements stiff and uncoordinated.
The hot spring courtyard next door was indeed more spacious. Amidst the steaming mist, a mature woman with brilliant long blonde hair and a stunning figure was leaning against the rocks by the pool.
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