He acts like a big brother to those around him. He has hairy arms and stubble on his chin. Duy, who is around the same age as Tsunade, is likely in his early thirties.

Fugaku felt  sympathy for Might Duy, who was struggling to make ends meet as a low-ranking ninja.He wondered if there was anything he could do to help him, but he quickly dismissed the idea of giving him some money.

He knew that Might Duy was a proud and honorable man who would not accept charity from anyone, especially not from the leader of the Uchiha clan. At least, that's what he believes.

"Fugaku-sama, you are too kind to me," Might Duy interrupts as he hears the offer. He looks earnest as he adds, "I am honored to have your recognition, Fugaku-sama. It's merely a forbidden technique. If you wish to learn it, I can teach you now."

"Is there anything I can do for you?" Fugaku asks tentatively.

He had thought of tricking Might Duy, but now he feels ashamed.

But would Duy be willing to teach his forbidden technique to anyone who asked? Fugaku doubts it. When Duy hears him, he is overcome with emotion. He sobs quietly and gives him a thumbs up with his right hand.

"Men help each other without needing many reasons.

Thank you for your offer. Fugaku-sama.

So, are you ready to learn a forbidden technique?"

Did he just agree with him? Fugaku is perplexed. He remembers that he didn’t.

This is something he needs to master. Nevertheless, Might Duy's words make Fugaku nod eagerly.

Shortly after, Might Duy takes Fugaku to a forest. Since his house is near the border of the village, they don't have to go far.

Looking at the marks on the nearby trees and the ground, it seems to be their regular training spot.

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The next morning, Konoha Market

"Did you hear that? Tsunade-sama beat up the head of the Uchiha clan in the arena. He was miserable."

"Really? Who did you hear it from?"

"Shh, lower your voice. We can't let others overhear. This is a secret."

"Don't listen to his nonsense. She didn't beat him. Tsunade-sama forced the Uchiha clan head to strip."

"Huh? stripping? Isn't the Uchiha clan head married? Why she was stripping him "

"Be Quiet." The man, noticing three people coming toward them, nudges his companion.

He then greets them with a smile: "Ah, Mikoto, despite your noticeable baby bump, you’re still out here shopping for vegetables?"

"Ah…yes…yes," Mikoto responds somewhat awkwardly.

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Mikoto pov.

At this moment, she is accompanied by Kushina on one side and Megumi trailing behind her.

This is quite a shocking rumor. She has heard countless rumors about her shopping spree. The one she just overheard seems somewhat tame.

Earlier, one rumor was about Tsunade and Fugaku being intimate at the arena; another rumor was that Tsunade had forced Fugaku to strip; and even more scandalous claims were that Tsunade was pressuring Fugaku to divorce his wife.

These rumors have caused quite a stir among Konoha's civilians. Each version appears more scandalous than the last.

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Even if SanDuyme Hokage can’t suppress rumors, no matter how hard he tries,

"Mikoto, no way? Your husband and Tsunade-sama? How is that possible?" Kushina didn't believe it.

The Senju clan and the Uzumaki clan have been good friends for generations. Tsunade is her relative, after all.

Besides, the Senju clan and Uchiha have always been at odds with each other.

How can they have an affair? Something must have happened between them.

But now all kinds of rumors are spreading that, although they don’t know what happened,

"I don't know what's going on either. Let's ask Fugaku when he comes back later." Mikoto replied,

"Huh?? Your husband didn't come back last  night." Kushina exclaimed.

After saying that, she realized she had messed up and covered her mouth.

"Sorry...sorry...Mikoto, I didn't mean to." Kushina apologized.

"It's...it's okay." Mikoto.

Although she had thought about it, she never expected her husband to make it happen.

However, the last member of the Senju clan is also quite pitiful. Tsunade-sama's was acceptable.

As she thought about it herself, she was surprised. What was wrong with her?

"Sigh... Mikoto, look, it's Tsunade-sama!" Kushina was surprised as she stood in front of Mikoto's door.

Tsunade was standing in front of her house talking to Fugaku, and they seemed to be chatting and laughing. What was going on?

Soon, they finished talking, and she was about to leave.

As she passed by Mikoto, she looked at her and asked, "Have you heard those rumors?"

Mikoto nodded in response.

Tsunade suddenly laughed and asked, "So, what do you think?"

Mikoto was speechless. What did she think? What could she think?

"Hahaaaa," Seeing Mikoto's expression, Tsunade laughed it off and continued, "Don't believe those rumors. You won't hear them tomorrow."

That's right, Tsunade and her husband are not friends. Even if they were having an affair, how could they talk openly?

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