At first, Tsunade wanted to talk about Raijin. Really, what's the point of patting someone's back when they're sleeping? But after closing her eyes, Tsunade's thoughts were inevitably drawn to Raijin's actions.
She wanted to say something, but she just couldn't get the words out. It... was quite comfortable.
Looking at Tsunade, who was sleeping sweetly in his arms, Raijin chuckled lightly, leaning against the tree behind him. He remembered when he was young, his grandmother would lull him to sleep like this.
Raijin didn't know if Tsunade liked this, but it seemed to be working well so far. His hands, which were wrapped around Tsunade, slowly crossed over each other.
Thick smoke rose, and a shadow clone appeared in front of Raijin.
Without any communication, the shadow clone silently left.
Of course, Raijin didn't intend for the shadow clone to deal with the bandits. This wasn't a mission, but a training session. The most important part of training is participation, otherwise, Tsunade's trip would be in vain.
Raijin created a shadow clone, just preparing to make something so that Tsunade could have a hot meal when she woke up.
As for why he did this, there was no particular reason. He just thought of it, and so he did it.
Leaning slowly against the tree behind him, Raijin's eyes were slightly closed, and he was also closely monitoring the bandits through his mind network to prevent any accidents.
...
After easily sneaking in, Suisei found a comfortable place to rest. Suisei felt that if nothing unexpected happened, Raijin and the others would probably take action at night.
At this time, the bandits who were enjoying the things they had robbed earlier had no idea that a sharp knife had already been placed on their necks. Until night fell.
...
Raijin looked at Tsunade, who was still sleeping soundly in his arms, with a twitching corner of his mouth. The lunch he made at noon was wasted. The dinner was already half done... so, should he wake Tsunade up?
"Is it already dark?" At this moment, Tsunade finally opened her eyes. With both hands pressing on Raijin's shoulders, Tsunade stood up.
And at this moment, as the weight on his legs disappeared, Raijin instantly opened his mouth in silence. Goodness... it's numb!
"Have you been holding this position without moving?" Tsunade, who was still somewhat groggy and gradually waking up, frowned subconsciously as she looked at Raijin's twisted face.
"You guess."
Raijin glanced at Tsunade, his hands massaging his own legs.
Seeing this, Tsunade reached out and slapped Raijin's hands away, kneeling in front of Raijin, pressing and kneading Raijin's legs with moderate strength.
"Couldn't you wake me up?" Tsunade's tone carried a hint of blame.
"There's no rush, it's okay to sleep a little longer." Raijin said, leaning against a tree, enjoying Tsunade's service while speaking to her.
Tsunade didn't say much in response, but she had to admit, she felt sweet inside.
After a good while of pressing, the numb feeling finally faded, and Raijin stood up and said to Tsunade, "Let's go, let's eat something first."
"Where?" Tsunade asked.
"The shadow clone has already prepared the meal, it's a bit far from here, this way." Raijin took Tsunade's hand and walked towards the direction of the shadow clone.
Another function of the mind network is that within a certain range, Raijin can communicate with the shadow clone without dispelling it. Very convenient.
The shadow clone prepared six rabbits, considering Tsunade's large appetite, so the shadow clone specifically caught two more.
There's also stream water that has been boiled and cooled down.
"The conditions in the wild are limited, just make do with some food." Raijin handed a roasted rabbit to Tsunade, who took it, and then Raijin handed a water bottle to Tsunade.
Tsunade took the water bottle and after a big gulp, she said to Raijin,
"It doesn't make sense, not at all, it's great to have you here!"
Tsunade's eyes were sparkling, that was the happiness that could be seen at a glance.
"Isn't it? There aren't many Uchihas who can take care of people like me." Raijin took a sip of water, raised his chin slightly, and said with a proud face.
"Can't you be a little more humble?"
Tsunade immediately slapped Raijin's arm.
"Too cruel, you are eating my food and hitting me." Raijin glanced at Tsunade and took a big bite of the rabbit in his hand.
"Can't I eat the food you made?" Tsunade immediately asked Raijin.
"Sure."
"Then can I hit you?" Tsunade continued to ask Raijin.
Raijin chuckled lightly and said to Tsunade, "Sure~sure~"
"Then can I hit you while eating the food you made?" Tsunade asked Raijin with a matter-of-fact face.
"Sure, sure, sure!" Raijin said, raising his eyebrows slightly, the simple change in tone completely changed the meaning of the almost identical words.
"Raijin!!"
Tsunade blinked, suddenly stood up, one hand holding the roasted rabbit, the other hand holding the water bottle, and pounced on Raijin fiercely.
"Don't move!" Raijin hugged Tsunade who pounced on him, his expression serious and earnest.
"Hmm?" Tsunade was taken aback, looking blankly at Raijin in front of her.
Is he angry? Tsunade thought subconsciously, and at this moment, she heard Raijin say softly, "You have something in your eye."
Raijin lay down on the ground, freeing one hand to wipe the corner of Tsunade's eye.
Tsunade's mouth was slightly open, looking blankly at Raijin.
Raijin was also looking at Tsunade with a light smile.
Tsunade blinked.
Raijin also blinked.
"Uchiha Raijin."
Tsunade's face was particularly red, and it was unclear whether it was because she had slept for a full day and was refreshed, or for some other reason.
"Hmm."
Raijin nodded.
"Why don't you go die!"
Although both of Tsunade's hands were holding things and it was inconvenient for her to take action, this did not stump the clever and quick-witted Tsunade.
A headbutt, directly smashed down on Raijin's chest.
"Ah! NO! NO...!"
...
Just as Raijin and Tsunade were frolicking and eating barbecue, Suisei was squatting on the beam of the bandit leader's room, gnawing on the dry food prepared in advance in the morning.
It's really hard to eat.
It's been almost three hours since it got dark, right? Why haven't they come yet?
Are they going to wait until all the bandits are asleep before they take action?
Is that necessary?
...
"Do you want to rest for a while?"
After dinner, Tsunade asked Raijin.
"Hmm... we'll take action in three hours."
Raijin said to Tsunade, with no other purpose, he just want to let Suisei squat for a while longer.
Knowing Suisei as Raijin did, what else could Suisei be doing by sneaking in so early?
To show off, well, that always comes at a price.
"Then you don't sleep either, just rest for a while, I'll go scout."
Tsunade nodded at Raijin's words.
Tsunade actually still wanted Raijin to sleep for a while, but time was really not enough, so she had to do this.
"No need, I've already checked it out, we can take action directly next, there's not a single ninja in there, except for Suisei."
Raijin said, grabbing Tsunade's hand, gently pulling, and Tsunade obediently leaned on Raijin.
"Then sleep, I'll watch over you."
Tsunade said, without doubting him, letting Raijin lie on her lap, and said softly.
"Is it that good?"
Raijin asked Tsunade.
"Just Sleep!"
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