Uzumaki Mito's eyes lit up; he had asked the right person. She had witnessed Uchiha Ryun's rise and the development of his romantic relationship with Tsunade.
In daily life, she often boasted to the wives of various clans, "My future grandson-in-law has the makings of a Hokage."
Seeing that Tobirama Senju was being so agreeable, Uzumaki Mito strategically took a sip of water. "Ahem, since you asked, as your elder sister-in-law, I will tell you."
Tobirama sat up straight, focusing his attention. He intended to memorize every single word his sister-in-law said next, to carefully analyze Uchiha Ryun's character.
"The story begins at the Konoha mobilization rally during the Second Shinobi World War..." Uzumaki Mito began recounting Uchiha Ryun's deeds.
Tobirama reacted with surprise, sighs, and occasional amused disbelief.
He was surprised by Ryun's military strategies, impressed by his adept diplomatic skills and political maneuvering, and amused by the reason for Ryun's Sharingan awakening—it was actually out of fear of death, which angered him into unlocking the one-tomoe.
As he listened, Tobirama, who already felt grateful to Ryun, now found himself filled with even greater goodwill toward him. He hadn't realized the guy was this remarkable.
Uzumaki Mito suddenly stopped and took a sip of water. "They're waking up. I'll stop here for now."
Tobirama was taken aback but nodded. "Alright. Since you're keeping an eye on things here, sister-in-law, I'll take my leave." After speaking, he glanced toward Tsunade's room, then channeled chakra, executed the Flying Thunder God Technique, and vanished on the spot.
Uzumaki Mito nodded, looked toward her granddaughter's bedroom, and continued drinking tea outside, enjoying the gossip. Youth is wonderful; her granddaughter is fortunate.
Looking at Uchiha Ryun's physique and... Uzumaki Mito smiled slightly.
Tsunade slowly woke up. Her eyes opened, blinked, filled with surprise and shyness. Uchiha Ryun was actually lying right beside her!
She was even holding onto his neck, and they were pressed so close together! Instantly, Tsunade's heart began pounding wildly.
She suddenly felt a warmth on her leg and slowly looked down. Her head spun with dizziness. Ryun, Ryun's hand was actually on her thigh, and he was squeezing it occasionally!
This... this... Tsunade's heartbeat quickened even more, her breathing grew heavier, and her warm exhales brushed against Uchiha Ryun's face, causing him to frown slightly.
Seeing this, Tsunade quickly calmed herself. She observed Uchiha Ryun's breathtakingly handsome face, her lips curling into a smile as she thought, 'Long eyelashes, fair skin, a sharply defined face, and a perfectly proportioned waist.'
Finally, Tsunade's gaze settled on Uchiha Ryun's lips. She swallowed hard and, almost as if bewitched, leaned in closer, then gave them a quick, light peck.
In an instant, her eyes widened, and her face flushed crimson with embarrassment because Uchiha Ryun had opened his eyes. He then smiled and said, "My lady, a kiss?"
Without waiting for Tsunade's response, his left hand held the back of her head, his lips pressed against her red ones, while his right arm wrapped around her waist.
With a soft muffled sound from Tsunade, the two became lost in the moment, utterly captivated.
After a long while, Uchiha Ryun pulled away, a glistening strand still connecting them. Tsunade's eyes were dazed, her face flushed, her body completely limp, unable and unwilling to move.
"My lady, what's wrong?" Uchiha Ryun asked with a smile.
"Hmph!" Tsunade snorted, turning away. She would never admit that she had been kissed into a daze by Uchiha Ryun! She had her pride, after all!
Uchiha Ryun didn't tease her further and slowly began to get up. But Tsunade turned back to him, pouting. "What? Leaving right after kissing me?"
Uchiha Ryun was taken aback as he looked at Tsunade. Her expression was like that of a resentful wife watching a man who had gotten what he wanted and was now leaving without a second thought.
"Ahem, Tsunade, we aren't married yet," Uchiha Ryun sighed, soothing her as he stroked her soft hair, murmuring softly.
"Mmm, then don't go. Stay and sleep with me. We won't do anything, okay? I just want to hold you!" As she spoke, Tsunade stretched out her arms, blinking at Uchiha Ryun.
Uchiha Ryun looked at Tsunade, who was acting cute, and finally sighed. He took off his Hokage robe, hung it on the clothes rack, and, wearing his black inner attire, slowly lay back down on the bed.
Tsunade grinned, hugging Uchiha Ryun tightly and nuzzling her face against his chest. Suddenly, she said, "Ryun, hold me~"
Uchiha Ryun slipped his arm under Tsunade's neck, then turned and pulled her close. Tsunade's eyebrows raised slightly, and then her slender, jade-like fingers began tracing circles on Uchiha Ryun's chest.
Uchiha Ryun was amused by Tsunade's actions. "Tsunade, aren't you going to sleep? You won't be able to wake up tomorrow~"
"I'm not sleeping! I've slept enough already. I'm not tired!" At this moment, Tsunade shook her head like a rattle drum. She wasn't going to sleep; with a handsome man by her side, how could she possibly think about sleeping?
"Then what will it take for you to sleep?" Uchiha Ryun asked.
"Take me shopping tomorrow! We're getting married, and there's still so much we haven't bought!" A sly glint flashed in Tsunade's eyes.
Uchiha Ryun thought for a moment, then finally nodded. "Alright, tomorrow I'll have Luming, Seifū, and Meigetsu handle the administrative duties. I'll make a call."
Tsunade nodded and loosened her embrace. Uchiha Ryun smiled, got up, pulled out his small phone, dialed a number, and after three beeps, the call connected. Luming's listless voice came through.
"Hello? Hokage-sama? Is there something you need?" Luming asked.
"Ahem, Luming, here's the thing. I have some matters to attend to tomorrow. You, along with Seifū and Meigetsu, go directly to the Hokage's office and handle the administrative duties. I'll give you a raise!" Uchiha Ryun said with a laugh.
Nara Luming was taken aback and instantly became alert. "Wait, Hokage-sama, on the very first day, you..." Then he heard Tsunade's voice, "Ryun, aren't you done yet?"
Immediately, he swallowed the words he was about to say. Uchiha Ryun covered the phone. "Ahem, Tsunade, don't mess around~"
But he didn't know that Nara Luming had very good hearing and caught those words. He swallowed hard. So that's how it is. The Hokage-sama has "important business."
After pacifying Tsunade, Uchiha Ryun spoke into the phone again, "Ahem, Luming, I'll pay you triple salary. I definitely won't shortchange you."
To his surprise, Nara Luming laughed and said, "It's my honor to share your burdens, Hokage-sama. Please, attend to your matters first."
"Alright, alright. Luming, I knew I could count on you!" After saying that, Uchiha Ryun hung up the phone and looked at Tsunade, who avoided his gaze.
"Done. My lady, what were you going to say earlier?" Uchiha Ryun asked with a slight smile.
Tsunade had only meant to play a prank, but now that Uchiha Ryun had finished the call, she felt a bit embarrassed. "Um, well, let's sleep! Yes, Ryun, let's sleep!"
Uchiha Ryun chuckled mischievously. "Now it's my turn to be wide awake!" He then pounced onto the bed and began playfully wrestling with Tsunade, occasional exclamations of surprise filling the room. (Just ordinary playful wrestling, don't overthink it.)
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