Chapter 39
Because the pit was quite large, it didn't feel crowded even with two people inside.
Tsunade's grip was strong. Haruto Saito, whose left hand was being tightly held by her, twitched the corner of his mouth. Then, he raised his right hand and let a green pendant, attached to a black silk thread, dangle from his palm.
That pendant again!
"Hmm?" Tsunade frowned and quickly patted herself down.
Gone! It really was hers.
"When did you take it?"
"Just now, when you jumped down."
"Liar!"
"Hey! How am I lying? You know I'm skilled in sleight of hand. My hands are very fast!"
Tsunade kept a stern expression, glanced at the pendant once more, then said, "We'll talk about this later. First, let's discuss the hypnosis. Right now, you can't use chakra. Come on! Hypnotize me. If you can't do it... hmmph!"
A sharp glint flashed in Haruto's eyes. He shook his hand. "Look here!"