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"My right eye, as you know."
When talking about his right eye, Uchiha Yoru directly looked at Tsunade without mincing words, showing a look that seemed to say she was responsible, which made Tsunade laugh in annoyance.
"The awakened Dojutsu: Takamagahara, a space-related Dojutsu. Wherever my sight reaches, I can instantly move there, very similar to the Flying Thunder God technique."
Hearing about this Dojutsu, Tsunade showed a look of realization, "No wonder you appeared out of nowhere, without a trace. It really is a space-time ninjutsu."
"The range of my sight is where I can instantly move to, without the need for markers like the Flying Thunder God technique. In this respect, it surpasses the Flying Thunder God, but in places out of my sight, the Flying Thunder God can move instantly using its own markers, so it falls short in that aspect."
"No, your ninjutsu must have a range limit, right? Otherwise, if you look at the moon, are you saying you could instantly move there?" Tsunade burst into laughter, her tone teasing.
Facing Tsunade's teasing, Uchiha Yoru laughed casually, "The farther the distance, the more chakra it consumes. As long as one has enough power, it might not be impossible to move to the moon."
"Kid, that's a big claim you're making," Tsunade chuckled lightly, then looked into his dark eyes. She couldn't help but be momentarily dazed and involuntarily stretched out her hands, caressing his eyes.
"Puppy, you need to take care of your eyes. The Mangekyo Sharingan is powerful, but it also consumes a part of your ocular power. Although your awakening of the Wood Release has enhanced you, you still shouldn't overuse it."
Facing Tsunade's comforting words, Uchiha Yoru narrowed his eyes, showing a look of enjoyment, and nodded, "Puppy? I still prefer it when you used to call me 'big brother'."
The relationship between the two was somewhat delicate, always treading a fine line. No matter what he did, Tsunade never crossed that line.
After all, the union of Senju and Uchiha isn't just about them; it would trigger a series of chain reactions.
With a 'bang', a cloud of smoke passed, and Tsunade, who was just a beautiful, well-endowed woman, suddenly turned into her youthful appearance, the same as when they first met.
"Do you still want now? This is something only a beast would do."
Tsunade, in her youthful appearance, provocatively said, while Uchiha Yoru stepped forward, gently stroking her soft blond hair, laughing, "Come on, call me 'brother', and I'll buy you candy, be good."
"Freak!"
"Sweet and salty, fierce and tender, wolf and puppy, can tease and attack, forever eighteen years old, any man would love."
"Puppy, call me 'sister' and let me hear it."
Under the night sky, the light inside the house suddenly went out as they played around.
In the sudden darkness, Tsunade's eyes narrowed, and then she felt a familiar body embrace her, and she found herself in a familiar embrace.
Uchiha Yoru, in the darkness, greedily smelled Tsunade's scent, looking at Tsunade who stopped struggling, he understood everything.
"Just like this, I want to hold you. Maybe then, there won't be so many regrets."
Two people embraced each other, not knowing when the window was opened, the beautiful moonlight shone through, stars twinkled all over the sky, the air quality of the ninja world was still quite good, the stars and crescent moon under the night sky were truly beautiful.
The two of them cuddled together like this, like lovers under the night sky, admiring the sea of stars.
Uchiha Yoru felt a different kind of solidity, and an enchanting scent that he was somewhat obsessed with, yet he sighed inwardly.
Tsunade still couldn't accept it, her body stiffened just now without resisting, probably thinking of repaying the favor of the last time she was saved, and then changing her mind to let go or suppress it justifiably.
Although she despises the upper echelons of the village, she absolutely does not want to watch the village fall into discord with her own eyes. After all, her identity is too sensitive, and her actions can bring a new direction to the village.
If her selfishness led to a disaster for the village, she would not forgive herself.
"It's okay, don't feel guilty, I volunteered at the beginning, just like now, accompany me to watch the moon and stars tonight, and after dawn, we owe nothing to each other, you are still the Sannin Tsunade."
Without any coercion or emotional manipulation, what she felt was a gentle and elegant air, very comfortable.
"You little devil."
Tsunade, feeling no pressure, showed a smile. For the first time, she could lie so openly and relaxed in someone's arms. For the first time, she felt a sense of protection, as if she also needed this kind of protection that a woman needs.
She opened her heart, lazily leaning against the broad and strong chest, her eyes a bit hazy as she looked at the stars and moonlight outside the open window.
"I've only watched it in Grandpa's arms when I was a child, never again. The world of ninjas is really tiring."
"Yes, now let's be unrestrained for a while, tonight there's no Senju or Uchiha, only you and me."
Sniffing the pleasant scent, not knowing what shampoo was used, but it really smelled good, and for the first time, he could play with it so freely.
Her jade hands, painted with red nail polish, were being played with by someone. This time Tsunade also let go of everything, nestling in a man's arms, and she muttered to herself, "I didn't expect to hook a little milk dog."
"Do I really count on eating soft rice?"
Both were unyielding in character, but both were also smart.
So both chose silence, each carrying numerous honors but also shouldering their own pressures and missions, so they both chose to be honest about their bottom lines.
But almost tacitly, neither of them was angered.
Uchiha Yoru also showed a relaxed expression, this time he was truly relaxed. Since the Nine-Tails incident, his heart had always been tense, never relaxed a bit, this was the first time so relaxed.
He is human, he gets tired too, and Tsunade gave him a different feeling, because both are smart.
Similarly, the philosophy Uchiha Yoru believes in is never about conspiracy, but about upright and open schemes.
For example, if Tsunade were really taken hostage, would he do that? Yes!
Because he knows, once he betrays his heart, his beliefs will collapse, and he will lose himself too.
Looking at the sea of stars, Tsunade thought of something and suddenly burst into a brilliant smile, "I didn't expect that the most serious time I would watch the stars and moon as an adult would be through a window."
Indeed, the two lay half-reclined on the tatami, looking at the starry sky through a not-so-large window, seeming a bit funny yet warm.
Looking at the way he held her in his arms as if he didn't want to part for a moment, her eyes suddenly showed a touch of sadness.
The responsibility of Senju, the responsibility of the Sannin, the beliefs of Grandpa, Second Grandpa, and the Senju in protecting the village, she carries too much, so much that she dares not easily release her emotions.
Under this guilt, Tsunade actually slowly turned her head, and those hands, soft as warm jade, slowly embraced the arms that had made her feel warmth and ease for so many years.
With her jade hands painted with red nail polish, Uchiha Yoru squinted his eyes in enjoyment, completely displaying the composure of Liu Xia Hui who remains unmoved while sitting in a lady's embrace.
Determined to achieve great things, how could one lack willpower!
Even under various temptations, and even with an indecent atmosphere in the room accompanied by blush-inducing sounds, Uchiha Yoru still restrained his desires and impulses.
A man can be lustful, but a man who aspires to achieve great things must learn to control his desires.
With disheveled clothes, a pair of black high heels were thrown aside. The toes, soft as jade and painted with red nail polish, exuded a youthful aura, prompting Uchiha Yoru to quickly change the subject.
"Such beautiful feet should really be in stockings. These high heels are a bit outdated, too. When you leave tomorrow, switch to a pair with thinner heels. And with such beautiful feet and legs, you should wear stockings."
Pfft~ Pfft~
Uchiha Yoru's teasing made Tsunade furious. This kid was really troublesome. How could he be so determined? What's all this about?
Couldn't he just cooperate and stop at dawn?
But Uchiha Yoru appeared to be gritting his teeth in determination. Don't move! He won't move no matter what!
He still knows the difference between momentary and lasting satisfaction.
As the old saying goes, impatience spoils great plans. To succeed, one must make sacrifices. No one succeeds by taking things lightly.
And his goal is the entire sea of stars.
If he can't resist now, the things he'll have to do in the future may lead to encounters where they are not enemies but also not allies. He is not foolish.
…
After dawn, only traces of the chaos remained in the hotel.
As the sunlight streamed in, Uchiha Yoru sighed in relief, his face relaxing as he looked at the empty room and the lingering scent in the air.
"It looks like it's time for me to leave."
Remembering last night, he shook his head with a headache, "Indeed, a mature Tsunade is extraordinary, I almost lost control."
Had he crossed the line last night, he didn't know what would happen, but their relationship would probably never be the same. So, he had been controlling himself.
Under the sunlight, outside the town's gate, a figure proudly walked away.
Sizzle~
A popsicle extended and contracted in the air. The gallant Tsunade unusually massaged her sore cheeks, feeling an unpleasant taste lingering in her mouth, which made her visibly annoyed.
"Damn brat, so troublesome."
With a bang, the summoning beast Katsuyu appeared, along with the long-separated Shizune.
Seeing the gallant Tsunade, Shizune respectfully greeted, "Lady Tsunade, it's been a long time."
Since following Tsunade, it was the first time Shizune had been apart from her for so long. As a sentimental woman, her eyes showed indescribable emotions.
"Long time no see, Shizune."
Seeing that Lady Tsunade didn't get angry for the first time, Shizune was somewhat taken aback and then looked up, puzzled, "Lady Tsunade, what's wrong with your voice? Do you have a sore throat?"
Hearing this, Tsunade's eyes flashed with embarrassment, cursing the damn brat internally for making her throat uncomfortable and her voice hoarse.
"Shizune, this is for you, put it on."
A set of clothes was thrown over. Only then did Shizune notice the change in Lady Tsunade, her face showing shock, "Lady Tsunade! You! You!"
"What's wrong with me?"
Tsunade looked at Shizune with some suspicion, to which Shizune exclaimed, "Lady Tsunade, your clothes."
"They're beautiful." Shizune lowered her voice on the last two words, her eyes showing uncontrollable envy.
From head to toe, Tsunade looked entirely different from before. The once somewhat old-fashioned green robe was replaced with a wide, elegant kimono.
The white kimono fluttered with hexagonal plum blossoms, its wide sleeves edged in red, also adorned with the plum blossom pattern, and her proud neck and shoulders were covered with a circle of snowy, fluffy shawl.
Her long, golden hair flew in the wind, and her golden eyes shone brilliantly. If the old Tsunade was gallant, now she was majestically elegant.
Like a noble queen high above, exuding a powerful aura, especially her innate pride and aristocratic demeanor.
Also, her feet, which once donned old-fashioned black high heels, were now in a pair of elegant and luxurious crystal stiletto heels with fish-mouth design. The crystal ribbons of the high heels wrapped around her calves, adding an extra touch of luxury.
"Lady Tsunade, are you wearing stockings on your legs?"
The observational skills of a ninja were apparent, as Shizune showed a look of astonishment, as if to say, "Lady Tsunade, didn't you used to hate this kind of troublesome thing?"
"How about it? Doesn't my outfit look good?"
Facing Shizune, the mature Tsunade wasn't the least bit embarrassed. Instead, she proudly lifted her graceful neck and confidently spun around, seemingly asking if she looked beautiful.
Shizune's amazed look said it all, but no woman dislikes being beautiful or hearing compliments.
Seeing the dramatic change in Lady Tsunade, Shizune, while feeling envious, curiously asked, "Lady Tsunade, your clothes seem a bit large, but the material and craftsmanship, especially this fluffy white shawl, is that from a snow fox? Lady Tsunade, did you plunder a noble?"
Shizune, who had always lived frugally and now saw such a big change in Tsunade, could instantly recognize the value of the materials, given her extensive experience and a woman's natural obsession with clothing.
"Lady Tsunade, why do you have a sword at your waist? Don't you usually not use ninja swords?"
Under Shizune's envious and amazed gaze, she kept asking questions, prompting Tsunade, her vanity piqued, to break into a girlish giggle.
"It's normal for the clothes to be a bit big. After all, kimonos are meant to be loose-fitting. Besides, wearing such high heels naturally makes the clothes look bigger. However, I'll need your help later to tighten and adjust them."
It was clear that Tsunade was not just unskilled at needlework; she couldn't do it at all.
At this moment, Shizune looked at Tsunade, who had undergone such a transformation, with genuine envy. The pursuit of beauty is innate in women.
Especially the beauty of a woman, as seen by another woman, brought a proud smile to Tsunade's face, and she mused to herself that the young lad had quite a unique taste.
"Lady Tsunade, you now look more like a noble than the nobles themselves, like the princess of the Land of Fire. No! More like a great Daimyo."
Watching Shizune's flattering, Tsunade couldn't help but laugh: "Shizune, I've also prepared clothes for you to change into. Let's set off."
Only then did Shizune realize she also had clothes made of precious materials. Compared to Tsunade's attire, hers was more modest, Uchiha Yoru had chosen a tight-fitting guard-like outfit for her.
A black body suit, delicate armor on the outside, a slit design below, and a pair of delicate black high heels with stockings - Shizune was stunned to see this ensemble.
"Lady Tsunade, are we wearing these clothes? Aren't they a bit too formal?"
"Too formal? This time I am representing the princess of the Land of Fire on a visit to the Land of Water."
Tsunade smiled proudly, clearly very satisfied with her attire for the trip. Indeed, that young man was really wealthy and willing to spend.
Hearing this, Shizune suddenly realized, so it was a visit to the Land of Water in the capacity of the princess of the Land of Fire. No wonder the need for such grand attire.