Chapter 365: Tsunade Takes a Disciple
"Oh, really?"
"Then you can come back to Konoha with me later. I happen to be lacking a disciple."
Tsunade suddenly felt like teasing Nonō, so she put on a serious face and suppressed her smile.
"Huh?"
Nonō froze, completely at a loss for words.
Nagato also paused, his thoughts swirling. If Nonō chose to leave, he would probably respect her decision, even if it hurt.
"What, you don't want to?"
Tsunade's expression shifted, her face falling as though she were genuinely upset. But it was all an act—only those in the know could see through her facade.
Konan, standing nearby, desperately winked at Nonō, urging her to catch on. But Nonō, oblivious to the game, refused to make a guess.
"No, no. Of course, I'm willing to be your disciple!"
Nonō hurriedly explained, though her words faltered. Her long-standing dream of learning Medical Ninjutsu from Tsunade clashed with her unwillingness to leave Nagato behind. She glanced at Nagato, her hesitation clear.