Ryun felt a weight sink onto his shoulder and heard the sound of soft snoring in his ear. His eyes flickered, the corners of his mouth lifting slightly. He slowed his pace, keeping his upper body steady so Tsunade could sleep as comfortably as possible.
Watching the sunset, he enjoyed the tranquility of the moment. His hands gave a gentle squeeze, and a soft "Mmm~" sounded in his ear, intoxicating and soul-stirring.
The feel of her flesh under his palms was soft and smooth, enough to make one's imagination run wild.
'No, Ryun, don't take advantage of someone in a vulnerable state. There are only three days left, three days until you get married!' Ryun thought to himself, forcibly pushing the wicked thoughts from his mind.
He walked step by step toward the Senju clan compound. Along the way, he encountered many old friends and subordinates, but he simply nodded to them. They, understanding the situation, either nodded back or bowed, not disturbing the pair.
Tobirama Senju was currently standing at the entrance of the Senju compound, arms akimbo, looking around at the beautiful scenery. Soon, he saw Uchiha Ryun carrying Tsunade on his back, walking toward the compound.
"Ryun..." Tobirama started to call out, but then he saw Tsunade sleeping soundly on Ryun's right arm, drooling slightly. He swallowed his words.
Tsunade's sleeping expression was so peaceful, so lovely. In the blink of an eye, little Tsuna had grown from a gambling kid into the great beauty she was now!
But was Ryun's right shoulder really okay? A large patch of his white Hokage robe was soaked.
Ryun looked at Tobirama. Tobirama understood instantly and went to open the door for him. Ryun nodded gratefully in thanks.
Tobirama shook his head, indicating it was nothing, and moved aside to let Ryun pass. Ryun walked in and carried Tsunade to her bedroom.
Ryun walked to the bedside and was about to put Tsunade down when, unexpectedly, even in her sleep, her arms were tightly wrapped around his neck. Caught off guard, Ryun tumbled onto the bed with her.
Tsunade lay on Ryun's left side, her fair arm draped over his neck, her left thigh resting on his abdomen.
Ryun licked his lips and whispered softly, "Tsunade, Tsunade~"
Tsunade smacked her lips. "Don't move, hubby, hold me a little longer." As she spoke, her arm and leg tightened, pulling Ryun closer.
She was talking in her sleep! Ryun was sure of it because she had never called him that before. Usually, it was 'Ryun-kun', 'Ryun', or 'boyfriend'. 'Hubby' was a first.
Ryun swallowed hard. His right hand gently rested on Tsunade's thigh, giving it a slight squeeze. Hmm! The feeling was nice, and very smooth.
Then he turned over, his left hand wrapping around Tsunade's waist. His nose breathed in the fragrance from her body, and his eyes fixed on her enticing red lips. Ryun was momentarily mesmerized before leaning in to press his lips against them.
A light peck, just a brief taste. Tsunade licked her lips, still fast asleep. Watching her like this, Ryun was enchanted. Before he knew it, he began to feel drowsy himself. Resting his head on the soft pillow, he fell asleep beside Tsunade.
Outside, Tobirama paced back and forth in the courtyard. Why hadn't Ryun come out yet? He sensed two chakra signatures inside the room—one gold-red and one green, clearly belonging to Ryun and Tsunade.
The two chakra sources were pressed close together, almost merging into one. Could it be that the two of them were...!? Tobirama's pupils constricted. He prepared to go in and interrupt them.
There were still three days left! This was utterly improper! Tobirama was a traditionalist. Just as he was about to push the door open, eight golden chains shot out from beneath his feet, tightly binding his arms, legs, hands, and feet.
Instantly, Tobirama wanted to shout, but another chain flew out to gag him. "Tobirama, don't meddle in other people's business. Let the young people handle their own affairs!"
Mito Uzumaki had sensed this scene from the very beginning. She hadn't wanted to interfere when Tobirama was just pacing, but if he was going to disturb the two inside, she would have to step in and stop him!
This instant activation of the Adamantine Sealing Chains could probably make even the Ten-Tails tremble. Damn, these chains were so thick, large, and long. How could anyone break free!?
Tobirama struggled continuously, but the Adamantine Sealing Chains not only restrained movement but also sealed chakra. His physical strength couldn't even compare to Hashirama's, so how could he break free from these chains!?
All he could do was struggle with muffled grunts, which made Mito sigh in exasperation. "Alright, stop grunting. Your granddaughter is fine, she's just exhausted and fell asleep. Ryun is a good boy; he didn't cross the line. He's also tired and fell asleep."
"The two of them are just sleeping on the bed, fully clothed. What are you making such a fuss about!? Listen carefully, Tobirama, I'll release the seal in a moment, but you must keep your voice down. Understood?" Mito threatened.
Tobirama nodded. Mito snapped her fingers, and the chain over Tobirama's mouth loosened. He said helplessly, "Sister-in-law~ How could you be so careless? Even though the two children are engaged, a lone man and a lone woman together, dry firewood near a flame—it's easy for accidents to happen."
"Aren't you worried..." Tobirama trailed off.
"Worried about what? After you and your brother died, only my grandchildren and I were left in the Senju clan. It was Ryun who chose to shoulder the future of the Uchiha, Senju, and Uzumaki clans, working tirelessly."
"It was also his appearance that turned Tsuna from being picky to being full of love in her eyes."
"What do you want me to worry about? Such a good child, not only immensely talented but also completely devoted to Tsunade. He never fools around with others. You couldn't find someone like him even with a lantern. I'm very at ease with Tsunade being with him."
"Moreover, he has repeatedly emphasized that he will wait until after marriage to engage in intimate relations, and he has acted accordingly, maintaining this until now. The two of them are just a bit physically close. What exactly are you worried about!?" Mito said irritably.
Tobirama was stunned, then lowered his head, not daring to speak. Just the first point left him unable to respond. Yes, his brother was dead, and he himself had died at the hands of the Gold and Silver Brothers. The Senju clan had lost its helmsman. If Tsunade couldn't hold on, the Senju clan would surely disappear into the long river of history.
If not for Uchiha Ryun, the Uzumaki clan might have been carved up by various countries by now, becoming mobile blood bags or sources of sealing techniques.
These two points alone left Tobirama speechless, let alone the other personal matters.
Sensing that Tobirama had calmed down, Mito withdrew the Adamantine Sealing Chains and let out a sigh. "Alright, I'll keep an eye on things here. You go back first."
With that, Mito sat on a nearby stone bench, crossing her legs and looking toward the room.
With the enhancement of the Divine Mind's Eye, Mito could see everything, including the two in their slumber—one clinging to the other's neck, the other gently kneading a thigh while holding close.
Tsk, tsk, the sour-sweet smell of young love~ Why didn't Hashirama have this kind of romance? Mito sighed.
"Sister-in-law, could you tell me about what Uchiha Ryun has done during this time?" Tobirama sat on the other side and asked seriously.
What he knew about Uchiha Ryun's deeds came from books, which might not be detailed. So he wanted to ask his sister-in-law, who should know more.
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