Chapter 237
Tsunade had no idea how to face Haruto Saito. She had already decided to avoid him altogether—if he didn't come looking for her, she wouldn't go looking for him.
However, fate had other plans. Less than a day after the tragic incident, she received an assignment—to go on a mission alongside Haruto Saito.
"Is there a problem?" Sarutobi Hiruzen asked, raising an eyebrow at Tsunade's hesitation. He scrutinized her closely before adding, "You don't look well. Did something happen?"
Tsunade looked a little worn out; she had been like this ever since she walked in.
"No... nothing!" She quickly snapped back to attention and shook her head. "It's just... after working together yesterday, I feel a little uncomfortable."
"Hm." Sarutobi tapped his fingers on the desk. "As long as it's nothing serious. Then it's settled—go back and prepare. You leave tomorrow."
"Yes, Sensei," Tsunade replied, accepting the mission.
Haruto Saito carried a meal box as he entered the dimly lit dungeon. Once the heavy iron door clanged shut behind him, he set the box down and smirked at the man before him.
"Lord Terado, it's only been two days, but I heard you've been missing me," Haruto said with amusement.
"Hmph." Terado snorted, his expression indifferent. "Brat, you look rather pleased with yourself."
"Of course, I am!" Haruto grinned. "Because I won! I've successfully mastered the Art of Breaking Barriers. I proved it the other day, didn't I? So... according to our agreement, isn't it time for you to share something with me?"