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Within the borders of the Land of Rain.
Located in a concealed Leaf Village outpost.
Numerous Leaf Village ninjas gathered here, discreetly observing the tall figure walking gracefully on the grounds.
"Is this Captain Sōsuke... he really looks as handsome as the legends say...!!"
A female ninja covered her chest, gazing at the figure with intoxicated eyes, murmuring.
"Is this the Captain Sōsuke that Captain Tsunade has been thinking about... truly worthy of being Captain Tsunade's boyfriend! So outstanding...!!"
A slightly cold-faced female ninja pondered with a serious expression.
Captain Sōsuke was already accustomed to the onlookers, calmly walking within the outpost. Despite the curious glances from those around him, he responded with a gentle smile.
His calm and warm personality quickly won the admiration and affection of a group of female ninjas in the outpost.
Swoosh!
A figure in a green ninja tactical suit suddenly appeared on the scene.
Her golden ponytail swayed slightly in the air as her brown eyes glanced to both sides. A slightly serious and cold voice echoed on the field.
"Have you all finished your respective tasks? If not completed before nightfall, it will be handled as ninja misconduct!"
Upon hearing her words, the female ninjas who had been observing earlier quickly stuck out their tongues and disappeared in a flash.
Seeing this scene, Sōsuke, standing in front of her, couldn't help but smile. His magnetic voice spoke.
"Why the sudden seriousness, Tsunade?"
Upon hearing Sōsuke's words, Tsunade's fair face blushed slightly, her gaze avoiding direct eye contact, and she spoke softly.
"N-No... it's not serious; I just let them busy themselves with their tasks."
"And, you've come all the way here. It must have been tough staying in the Rain Village before..."
"But, congratulations on the successful negotiations. Thanks to you, Konoha was able to quickly reach a peace agreement with the Rain Village."
Seeing Tsunade deflecting his question, Sōsuke smiled faintly, not pushing further. Hearing her words of concern, he responded gently.
"Thank you, but it's all thanks to you, Tsunade."
With that, Sōsuke looked up, his eyes carrying a warm smile as he looked at Tsunade.
It seemed like he understood something from Sōsuke's warm gaze. Tsunade's face suddenly turned slightly red, and she hastily waved her hand, stuttering.
"N-No, it's not a big deal. It's all your credit, Sōsuke. How could I be of any help..."
Without explaining further, Sōsuke simply took a step towards her.
Seeing this, Tsunade was momentarily stunned.
As the figure approached, feeling the warmth in the air, Tsunade was slightly surprised and unconsciously took a step back.
But she had nowhere to retreat; behind her were the curtains of the tent.
A soft sound.
Tsunade's back pressed tightly against the curtains.
Meanwhile, Sōsuke's tall figure stood straight in front of her. He lowered his head slightly, his deep eyes squinting, his face filled with a sunny smile as he looked at her.
Thump... Thump... Thump!!
Tsunade's heartbeat instantly accelerated!
She didn't dare to lift her head easily, the fair skin on her small face covered in a blush. Turning her face slightly to the side, her voice at this moment seemed as if coaxing, rather than questioning.
"W-What... do you want to do, Sōsuke..."
At this moment, her soft voice, more like a coquettish tone, was somewhat pitiful.
Seeing her blushing face and watery eyes, Sōsuke's initially smiling expression also slightly stunned for a moment.
"I will protect you, Tsunade. Even if you blame me after the war ends, I will protect you in my own way..."
Sōsuke stood in front of Tsunade as if he could pick her like a flower. However, he made no move, just gently squinting his deep eyes and softly saying.
Obviously, hearing such words from Sōsuke at this moment, Tsunade was stunned for a moment. Then, she raised her head slightly to look at Sōsuke.
From that clear face, she saw not only the familiar presence of growing up together but also some strangeness that she had not noticed in these years.
"Sōsuke... do you... have something hidden from me? Why would you say that..."
Looking at Sōsuke's clear face, Tsunade felt a bit worried about the slight unfamiliarity she felt.
At this moment, after hearing Sōsuke's words, she couldn't help but tighten her small hand slightly, asking anxiously.
Hearing her words, Sōsuke shook his head gently, showing a reassuring smile, and said softly.
"Nothing, Tsunade. It's just that memories from the past were stirred up, that's all."
Saying that, he slowly raised his palm, lightly touching Tsunade's cheek, and spoke softly.
"The first time doing this, Tsunade, your skin is really good."
Being treated like this by Sōsuke suddenly, Tsunade's fair face blushed in an instant.
Although she didn't dislike Sōsuke's actions at all, and even liked the touch from Sōsuke, she still felt shy.
"Sōsuke...!!"
Hearing Tsunade's shy voice, Sōsuke's eyes flashed with a hint of apology. He gently lowered his hand, saying softly.
"Sorry, Tsunade, I was impolite."
"However, reminiscing can only go this far. It's time to end this war."
Saying this, he turned slowly and walked towards the tent.
After he suddenly left, Tsunade sighed slightly in relief, but in her heart, she couldn't help but wonder about the expression Sōsuke had just shown.
Thinking about that scene, Tsunade was slightly stunned, feeling a inexplicable sense of unease.
But she couldn't pinpoint where this unease came from and could only let it go.
In her heart, however, she deeply remembered Sōsuke's words.
Tsunade's eyes flashed with determination, secretly saying.
Rest assured, Sōsuke, this beautiful skin of mine....
I will always cherish it... as long as you like it...
Within the borders of the Land of Rain.
In Tsunade's outpost.
After Sōsuke arrived here.
Soon, news of Sōsuke's presence was transmitted from various intelligence systems to other outposts.
One day later, leaders from various outposts rushed to the location.
At this moment, Sōsuke's face slowly faded away from his usual gentle smile, revealing a trace of seriousness.
In a spacious tent, he formulated the overall strategic plan for the assault on the Sand Village in response to the intelligence of the upcoming battle.
Around the table were the leaders of various-sized Leaf Village outposts.
Uchiha Shino, Tsunade, Orochimaru, Kuroi, and Sanze Taku...
Sōsuke marked and analyzed various possible scenarios on the map with precision and meticulousness. His terrifying analytical ability left the people below stunned.
After listening to Sōsuke's offensive strategy and the analysis of the situation, even the elder generation of Leaf Village, who had experienced the previous war, couldn't help but give him a thumbs up.
After the leaders of each outpost returned to their respective places, a ninja asked Sanze Taku what kind of ninja Sōsuke was.
Takashi fell silent for a moment, contemplating.
After a moment of contemplation, as if recalling that day, the calm and calm young man who analyzed each battle situation clearly, he couldn't help but speak with a complex tone.
"Sōsuke... is truly a rare military genius... No, he is a terrifying genius in all aspects..."