Chapter 208

In Konoha Village a solemn vow echoed through the air.

"We will never give up on anyone that belongs to our village, and we stand firm in our commitment," declared a determined Tsunade.

"Absolutely not!" Carnes retorted defiantly.

"You'd better not interfere."

"Stay out of this,"

Tsunade's stern voice cut through the tension, warning against any interference.

She clenched her fists, determination burning in her eyes.

"Otherwise, I'll beat you up!"

Tsunade warned, her sleeves rolled up to reveal powerful, yet somewhat intimidating, white lotus arms.

Her gaze bore into Carnes, and in the eyes of onlookers, her fists seemed ready for action, they seemed almost intimidating.

Tsunade's declaration sent a sudden chill to Demiurge, anger etched across his face, his usually composed face turning cold.

Had Carnes not given him a subtle warning look, he might have taken it upon himself to teach this seemingly disrespectful and ignorant old woman a lesson.

'The captain is remarkably patient and too forgiving.'

'Allowing such insolence to go unpunished.'

Demiurge thought to himself, his dissatisfaction evident as he contemplated the strange dynamics between Tsunade and Carnes at play.

'But wait, she's not one of ours. Why is the captain tolerating her behavior? Why would he go to such an extent.'

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'Aha!'

Demiurge exclaimed silently. as his face brightened with realization.

'I see! Despite her fiery temperament, her healing skills are impressive. A skilled doctor on board would be greatly beneficial for every crew member.'

'That must be the captain's plan, otherwise there is no need to forgive Tsunade's behavior.'

Understanding the captain's unspoken intentions, Demiurge felt a surge of pride.

'I understand the captain's intentions,' Demiurge continued, determination gleaming in his eyes.

'I, Demiurge, am the captain's most devoted subordinate!'

But the challenge lay ahead.

'Now, how do we recruit her? People in this world seem to lack common sense, they have very strange minds. It's a challenge,' he pondered.

'But for the grand vision of our esteemed Captain, I won't give up easily.'

Demiurge's determination remained unbroken, fueled by his loyalty to the great ideal of Captain.

A subtle smirk played on Demiurge's lips; his eyes gleaming with resolve as he contemplated the task at hand.

Meanwhile, Carnes observed Demiurge suspiciously, recognizing the expression that crossed his face.

He was all too familiar with the telltale signs of Demiurge's strange thought process.

He knew the wheels in Demiurge's mind were turning, likely concocting some eccentric plan.

However, Carnes had more pressing matters to attend to and couldn't afford to dwell on Demiurge's peculiar thought processes, as greater challenges loomed ahead.

Carnes turned his gaze towards Tsunade, gesturing towards her clenched fist.

"You intend to hit me with those weak little fists of yours?"

The air crackled with a tension pattern creased Tsunade's forehead, a testament to the intricate emotions swirling within her.

Despite the outward appearance of calm, she was very furious.

With her hard work she had risen to the rank of Jōnin since then, and no one dared underestimate the power behind her fists.

None dared belittle the might of their fists, regardless of its undeniable potency.

A blow from Tsunade could inflict unbearable damage.

No matter how formidable one's strength, a punch from her was guaranteed to be crushing.

Yet, here stood the infuriating man before her, dismissing her formidable power, boldly declaring her fists as weak.

He audaciously labeled them as "weak little fists."

It was an outright insult, and Tsunade couldn't let it slide.

"Why? Are you certain you wish to test it?"

Tsunade's voice carried an edge, a stern warning against underestimating her.

"Don't underestimate me, Carnes!" she shot back, her expression hardening.

Tsunade adopted a stern expression, a demeanor that struck fear into the hearts of Konoha Shinobis.

This expression, witnessed many times before, often presaged impending trouble, it was an ominous sign for many.

If their esteemed Hokage wore such an expression, someone was destined to face the consequences, particularly if money was involved.

They had seen it before, and anyone on the receiving end of her wrath would undoubtedly suffer, especially after she lost a bet—something they were all too familiar with.

Carnes, however, seemed unfazed. Rather than intimidation, he found her stern expression oddly endearing.

Cute, even.

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