Chapter 264: Chapter 264: If You Wield Your Hoe Well, No Corner Can’t Be Dug

Chapter 264: Chapter 264: If You Wield Your Hoe Well, No Corner Can’t Be Dug

"Maybe... probably... not really," Minato wanted to say something comforting, but he couldn't bring himself to lie to Nawaki.

Takuya, on the other hand, said bluntly, "Two people have to actually be in a relationship and then break up for it to be called a breakup. What you had was just a rejection, not a breakup." Nawaki: "..."

*Could you guys stop stabbing me in the heart? I already feel bad enough.*

"Let's go eat. There are so many girls in the world; I can't hang myself over just one, right?" Nawaki declared, trying to act like it was no big deal.

"I want meat today, lots of it! And I want it spicy-extra spicy!"

Shouting to release his frustration, Nawaki marched ahead, trying to look carefree, but his eyes betrayed his feelings.

"Bring out the spiciest hotpot base you have, all your best meats, and two bottles of strong wine!" he ordered, storming upstairs with a swagger that ignored everyone around him.

Kushina, who was busy at the counter, looked utterly confused, staring at the spot where Nawaki had disappeared up the stairs.

"What's up with him?" she asked, puzzled.

"I'll go check," Minato said quickly, worried he wouldn't be able to hold in his laughter any longer.

Takuya rubbed his face, his expression awkward as he explained, "He said he's heartbroken, but honestly, it's just that his confession got rejected. The girl already has a fiancé, so he doesn't stand a chance, and now he's all torn up about it."

"That's it?" Kushina asked, raising an eyebrow. "I thought something serious had happened."

She shrugged. "Is that even considered heartbreak? Doesn't seem like it."

"Well, Minato's been trying to comfort him for a while, but it doesn't seem to be helping. Maybe you should give it a shot?" Takuya suggested, grinning.

"No way," Kushina quickly refused. "I'm not good at that sort of thing. What he really needs right now is Tsunade."

"Redlee, go find Tsunade and tell her that Nawaki confessed and got rejected, and now he's planning to drink himself into a stupor."

"Got it."

*Isn't calling Tsunade a bit overkill? What if she shows up and smashes things?*

*Poor Nawaki might end up even worse off.*

"Hey, Takuya, how exactly did Nawaki get rejected?" Kushina asked, curious.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om

*Wait, aren't you supposed to be concerned about him?* Takuya thought, amused.

Now it seemed Kushina was more interested in gossiping. He chuckled and said, "I don't know all the details; Minato told me. Basically, he got turned down because the girl didn't want to date outside the clan and already had a fiancé."

"That's about it. I'd better go check on him, make sure he doesn't overdo it with the drinking."

Takuya waved as he headed upstairs.

In the private room upstairs, Minato was sweating profusely, trying his best to comfort Nawaki.

"What nonsense are you spouting? What if Nawaki actually believes you?"

Minato quickly made room for her as Tsunade sat down next to her brother, throwing an arm

around his shoulders.

"I heard you got rejected today, huh? Well, big sis is here to get drunk with you."

Nawaki froze as Tsunade's arm tightened around his shoulders.

Even drunk, the power of their shared bloodline had an effect, and Nawaki instantly became

meek as soon as Tsunade arrived.

"Uh... maybe not, Sis. Don't you have work to do?" he asked nervously.

"Work? What work?" Tsunade said boldly, chugging from a bottle of sake without even using

a cup. "My brother's feeling down. If I ditch work to get drunk with him, who's going to stop me? Even the old man wouldn't dare say anything."

"Come on, let's toast. You're finally growing up, learning what it's like to chase after a girl."

"..." Nawaki couldn't bear it.

*I'm not drinking anymore, okay? Sis, my neck's about to snap-please let go!*

Under Tsunade's forceful encouragement, Nawaki had no choice but to drink with her, and soon he was passed out on the table. If not for Tsunade holding him up, he might have slipped

under the table by now.

"Alright, all taken care of," Tsunade said with a sigh of relief before grabbing some

chopsticks and digging into the meal.

"Don't worry. He'll be fine after a good night's sleep. Trust me, I've been through this."

Tsunade patted her chest confidently.

*You sure talk like you have tons of experience with this,* Takuya thought, wanting to roll his eyes but deciding against it. He knew better than to provoke Tsunade-she was not someone

you wanted to upset.

"I'll take Nawaki home to rest," Takuya said, deciding it was time to move the drunken mess

of a boy before things got any worse.

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