Chapter 170: Chapter 170
Despite the awkwardness, this sudden shift in atmosphere brought a moment of levity to the occasion.
Carnes had, until then, been an imposing figure, his overpowering presence and aura stifling any attempts at conversation.
His previous display of power had left everyone momentarily stunned, making everyone unsure on how to approach him.
No one knew what kind of temper a monster like Carnes had.
So, nobody dared to risk upsetting someone of such immense power, as their village lay in such a vulnerable state.
They weren't overly concerned for their own well-being; rather, it was the village's fate hanging in the balance that troubled them.
Carnes could easily destroy their village if he got angry with them, and they would have no place to live.
Hence there was an unspoken anxiety - uttering the wrong word could invite calamity.
Yet now, Carnes' power felt more grounded, like he had descended from the heavens to the mortal realm.
After observing the situation between Carnes and Tsunade a knowing smile passed among the faces of the onlookers.
Nobody believed that this guy who was so powerful, seemingly omnipotent could also be a pervert like a normal person.
This made Carnes feel more relatable to everyone as it showed beneath all that power was still a normal man with normal desires.
Even Kakashi, who typically acted reserved, but always had his nose buried in one of Jiraiya's perverted novels, found himself intrigued by the situation.
In his head Kakashi already thought about different scenarios.
'Carnes, Jiraiya's self-proclaimed friend, was likely around the same age as Tsunade.'
'Did they share a deeper connection with each other? Could there be something more to their story?'
'Will the two of them... eventually.... do something...?'
All of these lewd and naughty thoughts raced around Kakashi's mind.
In fact, Kakashi had entirely misjudged the situation, his musings were hugely off the mark.
In truth, Carnes was significantly older than Tsunade, but still appeared to be in his late twenties or early thirties.
His demeanor, however, was a stark contrast to his physical age, it was of a man forged by the experiences of many decades.
The ninja present couldn't discern anything particularly exceptional about Carnes' appearance.
In the world of Naruto, aging gracefully was not uncommon and many individuals managed to maintain a youthful appearance despite their actual age.
Tsunade herself was a living proof of this.
Yet, as they observed Carnes, there were subtle hints of life's trials etched into the depths of his eyes and reflected in his unwavering composure.
It was a testament to a life well-lived.
Although Kakashi's mind occasionally wandered, and his thoughts drifted to seemingly unrelated places.
However, on the surface, his expression remained serious.
"Thank you, Carnes-san, for your help!" Kakashi offered his gratitude.
Other ninjas chimed in, echoing Kakashi's appreciation.
"Yes, without Carnes-san, our village would have surely been decimated today," one of the ninjas exclaimed.
"Indeed, if Carnes-san wasn't there Konoha would have faced certain destruction!" another chimed in.
"I've never witnessed such an extraordinary jutsu!
Today has truly been an eye-opening experience!" praised the third.
"Carnes-san is not only a close friend of Lord Jiraiya but also a savior of our village.
From now on, you shall be the most esteemed guest in Konoha Village!" declared a fourth.
"Yes, from today he shall hold the highest honor in Konoha!"
"I wholeheartedly agree!" added yet another.
Realizing that Carnes was, indeed, an ordinary person beneath all his incredible abilities, the ninjas at the scene grew more comfortable around him.
It sparked newfound energy among the gathered ninjas.
Tsunade, meanwhile, regained her composure, she then adjusted Carne' collar before walking a few steps back from him, her head still held high.
"Carnes," she began, her voice sincere.
"If you hadn't intervened, our village would have been surely destroyed.
I sincerely thank you for your help."
The atmosphere shifted abruptly as it took an unexpected turn.
She clenched her fists, her voice taking on a hint of menace, and her tone grew more forceful as she continued.
"However, those ideas in your mind must disappear as soon as possible! If you dare to follow in Jiraiya's footsteps, I...."
Tsunade threatened Carnes, her words trailing off.
However, Tsunade's conviction started to wane as she spoke.
She had initially intended to intimidate Carnes, just as she often did with Jiraiya
However, she couldn't ignore the fact that Carnes far surpassed Jiraiya in terms of strength.
Also, an unsettling realization overcame her that compared to Carnes, even her strength was like night and day.
She simply couldn't hold her ground and would be powerless to resist if he were to act on his untold desires.
Her attempts at coercion were futile. It was just a lost cause.
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"You... You're a hero of Konoha," she continued, switching to a different tactic.
"So, don't follow Jiraiya's path. or else... I'll lose all respect for you. I will even look down on you!""
Her attempt at intimidation didn't seem effective.
So, Tsunade opted for a moral persuasion, but this brought an unforeseen twist.
The more she spoke, the more strange images began to form in her mind.
Before her stood a man with deep, enigmatic eyes and cool demeanor, appearing strikingly handsome, and his strength was also exceptional.
His entire presence exuded power.
If such a person does the same degenerate acts as Jiraiya it would be absurd.
Even the idea of Carnes committing such lewd acts seemed terribly disgraceful.
Yet, for some reason, Tsunade thought of it as cute behavior compared to Jiraiya pervy.
It felt... how would she put it.... almost endearing.
It made him appear more grounded and down-to-earth.
The absurdity of it all left Tsunade flustered, her heart racing, and her once calm expression now blushing with red hue.
Her face, just regaining its composure, was flushed with embarrassment.
Meanwhile, Carnes, for his part, appeared relatively unfazed, lounging on a recliner as if the strange happenings around him and Tsunade's actions were of little concern to him.
Leisurely sipping the tea that had been offered to him by a female kunoichi, he remarked.
"Don't get too excited, Naga.... Pain isn't dead yet."
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