"Dave~ ah~" Dave lay in Tsukimi's arms as she gently scooped a spoonful of rice and brought it to his mouth with a warm smile.
"Ah~ mm~ Tsukimi, your skills are getting better and better." Dave opened his mouth, ate it, and looked at the girl in front of him with a smile. This was the life he wanted—so happy.
"Giggle~" Tsukimi smiled with a blush, then continued feeding Dave gently.
She felt life was wonderful now too.
Ever since getting engaged to Dave, her father wasn't as strict with her anymore.
Instead, he'd shifted that strictness to her younger brother, but she didn't say anything.
In her view, boys should be as gentle and strong as Dave.
Or as handsome and powerful as the clan leader.
It was good to let Kagami train more.
Uchiha Kagami: You're truly my sister...
"Mua~ Tsukimi is getting cuter and cuter." Looking at the red face before him, Dave couldn't help leaning forward for a kiss.
"Ah! Da... Dave... Dave..." Little Tsukimi's already red face turned even redder.
"Hehe, come on—you eat too." Dave chuckled twice, got up from Tsukimi's arms, took the rice bowl from her hand, scooped a spoonful, and held it to Tsukimi's mouth.
"Mm..." Tsukimi hummed like a mosquito and slowly opened her cherry lips.
Being with Dave... so happy... so happy...
Unlike the happy vibe in this corner, the other students in the class radiated endless resentment.
And this resentment seemed strongest from the trio over there... Hiruzen, Danzo, Kagami...
Did they have to shove it in our faces during lunch? Were they going to let us live???
"Ahhhh!! How can we stand this!! Dave and Tsukimi are bullying us too much!!!" Hiruzen pointed angrily at the dog-food-spreading duo and roared.
"Exactly!! It's hopeless!! How can they protect Konoha like this!!" Danzo was indignant too.
"Brother-in-law is amazing. He seems so happy with my sister... but... but... this is too much!!" Even Kagami, the brother-in-law, felt a bit angry. Did you two have to show off right in front of us??
Dave seemed to sense the massive resentment and slowly turned to look at them. The disdain in his eyes hit the three hard.
Did that look mean: three singles?
"Ahhhhh!! I'm gonna kill him!!!" Hiruzen felt Dave's deep contempt for him as a single guy.
Kagami and Danzo quickly held him back. Kagami because Dave was not only his brother-in-law, but his sister was there too—what if he beat Dave to death and made his sister a widow? This kid knew a lot?
Danzo because the whole class was watching—it'd be embarrassing.
At that moment, Dave shuddered hard—his chakra had suddenly increased! He'd unlocked new plants!
Red Hot Chili Pepper, Chomper, Cherry Bomb, Snow Pea, Repeater.
Dave stood up immediately, excitement all over his face.
"Dave? What's wrong?" Seeing Dave suddenly stand, Tsukimi was startled too.
"Ah!"
"Hahahaha, Tsukimi—you're really my lucky star!" Dave hugged Tsukimi happily and kissed her hard.
Suddenly, the class fell silent.
All eyes focused on Dave. Tsukimi in his arms blushed and lay motionless.
"What are you looking at? Never seen a young couple being affectionate?" Dave glared at the crowd and shouted.
Everyone was silent... slowly turning away... Dave... we can't handle this...
In the office, Tobirama sensed the situation and was so angry he nearly ground his teeth...
After school that night...
Dave held Tsukimi's little hand as they walked down the street. Every day, he'd walk Tsukimi home.
The two would be affectionate along the way...
"Wait, Tsukimi—something's off." Just as they strolled happily on the path, Dave heard a strange noise behind them.
Tsukimi was startled too and held her breath. Dave pulled her behind a nearby bush and looked toward the sound. Several black shadows emerged from the opposite rooftop, holding a black bag.
After they left for a few seconds...
"No, those aren't Konoha ninjas. I'll follow and check. They must be carrying something stolen from Konoha. Tsukimi, head back first." Dave said calmly to Tsukimi.
"No, Dave—it's dangerous. Let's go back together and find the clan leader and the others." Tsukimi shook her head anxiously. They were just five- or six-year-old kids. If Dave followed and got in danger, she'd cry forever.
"No—their speed suggests they're just genin. They're still a ways from your compound. By the time we get there, they'll be long gone." Dave shook his head.
"It's okay—don't worry about me.
Don't you have a phone? I'll follow first.
Call Uncle Madara and tell him to back me up.
Uncle Madara—don't you know how strong he is? These guys' speed is like a snail's to Uncle Madara.
Plus, you're underestimating me a bit—don't worry."
Dave hugged Tsukimi and said with a smile.
"Then... be careful. Just tail them and wait for the clan leader!" Tsukimi sniffled in Dave's arms. She was scared... really scared... afraid Dave might leave... what would she do then...
"Trust me!" Dave imitated Might Dai and gave Tsukimi a thumbs up, then let go. A few jumps, and he followed.
Tsukimi just stared blankly at Dave's retreating figure, her heart pounding.
Then Tsukimi quickly pulled out her phone and called Madara.
"...The user you dialed is currently unavailable." Brother Roku's recorded voice came from the phone.
"Why isn't the clan leader answering?!" Tsukimi was nearly in tears from anxiety.
And on Uchiha Madara's side...
"Hashirama! Even with your Senju girl group! You'll never beat me!! In dancing! I, Madara, am the strongest!!" Uchiha Madara was sweating, facing off against Senju Hashirama in a dance battle.
"Madara! I'll never give up!!" Senju Hashirama roared, his face red.
The two just led their clans' girl groups in dancing... and the surrounding villagers danced along.
The uplifting music and the white legs drew all the villagers' attention...
No one noticed the phone by the speaker vibrating constantly...
But after Tsukimi called several times and Madara didn't answer, the little girl was so anxious she cried. She wiped her tears and remembered the clan leader was probably dancing with Lord First Hokage over there, so she ran that way.