"I just won't wear it, I won't satisfy your strange tastes."
Tsunade patted Haruki's head and smiled, "Give up on your idea."
"Don't touch a man's head casually."
Haruki grabbed her mischievous hand, stood up, and said, "Today, I'll take you to Golden Jade Union."
"Eh? Why can't I touch a man's head?"
Tsunade was led outside, her big eyes full of curiosity.
"You'll understand after we get married."
Haruki glanced at her without explaining, instead looking at her fingers.
"What!"
Tsunade pouted in dissatisfaction, hating riddles.
"Do you like rings?"
Haruki gently stroked her ring finger.
"If it's from you, I'll like it."
Tsunade blinked and her pout turned into a smile.
"Not bad, you're getting good at saying things like that?"
Haruki looked at the beautiful scene in front of him and couldn't help but think of Zixia Fairy's sweet single-eyed smile.
"We're getting engaged, so I'll let you have a taste of happiness."
Tsunade pretended to be calm, meeting Haruki's gaze with an air of righteousness.
"And after we get engaged?"
Haruki looked away and pulled her towards the newly opened Golden Jade Union store.
Through the combined efforts of Uchiha Mikoto and Hyuga Kasumi, artificial diamond research succeeded.
The Sharingan paired with the Byakugan yielded excellent results.
Of course, Mikoto's efforts were also commendable.
Being able to maintain the temperature of a fire release within a certain range, such control surpasses that of a Chunin.
Haruki believed that with the right opportunity and enough chakra, a pair of Mangekyo Sharingan, never recorded in the original work, would be born.
After receiving a letter from Rasa the day before, Haruki asked Hyuga Kasumi to choose a shop as the starting point of Golden Jade Union in Konoha.
"After engagement?"
Tsunade was stunned at first, then turned her head to look at a distant building, suppressing her anxiety, "We'll talk about it then."
"Oh."
Haruki turned his head, only seeing her side profile. In the sunlight, her jawline was extremely beautiful.
"Ahem."
Tsunade couldn't stand the intense gaze and quickly changed the topic, "What are we doing at Golden Jade Union?"
"To choose an engagement ring for you."
"Engagement ring?"
Tsunade was intrigued by the term and asked curiously, "Is that a custom in your place?"
"Yes, worn on the left ring finger, it symbolizes a bond of hearts."
Haruki raised her hand and smiled, "You should know the left hand connects to the heart."
Tsunade's eyes brightened, girls naturally love romance, and a ring undoubtedly struck a chord with her.
"I really want to see your hometown."
She sighed, imagining a place unique enough to raise someone like Haruki.
Unfortunately, he said his hometown no longer existed in this world.
The implication was clear.
Tsunade knew Haruki became a wandering orphan due to war; naturally, his hometown was destroyed.
Haruki smiled.
They stopped in front of a spacious store.
It wasn't open yet but still attracted many onlookers.
The letters shone like moonlight.
Golden Jade Union
It exuded a dreamy feel.
Haruki pushed the door open, the shop's interior arranged similarly to those in his previous life. Various ornaments were displayed under transparent glass.
Since the gold from the Sand had not arrived, diamonds dominated the display.
It gave the illusion of stepping into a fairytale crystal castle.
Tsunade instinctively covered her mouth, her eyes sparkling like the diamonds.
"How is it?"
Haruki showed a proud smile, knowing no woman could resist the charm of diamonds.
"Expensive!" Tsunade blurted out.
"...Will you gamble away for a long time with these?"
"Yes, yes."
Tsunade nodded in agreement, but seconds later realized something was wrong.
"I mean... um, they're pretty."
"Isn't it too late to say that now?"
Haruki was silent for a few seconds, sounding somewhat depressed.
"Are you angry?"
Tsunade tiptoed to hug him, her chin resting on his chest, looking up at him.
"It's my fault."
She squirmed, moving against him, "Forgive me, okay?"
Suddenly becoming a soft girlfriend.
Haruki swallowed instinctively.
Feeling her pressing against him, he nodded.
At this point, what couldn't be forgiven?
Tsunade laughed, taking a half step back, light on her feet. She lifted her chin, her smile barely contained.
"I've found your weakness."
"What weakness?"
Haruki leaned on the counter, searching for the right ring. He had measured her ring finger earlier.
"Not telling you."
Tsunade seemed very happy, twirling in front of him.
"Stingy."
Haruki handed her a diamond ring, different from the usual with no prominent diamond, instead adorned with tiny star-like diamonds embedded in a silver band.
"Um."
Tsunade instinctively extended her left hand, fingers slightly spread.
"Don't sell it if you lose a gamble."
Haruki teased, holding her wrist.
"How could I?!"
Tsunade looked at the ring on her finger and resolutely refuted his words.
"I'll never take it off in my life!"
"Save such words for the engagement, otherwise you might be speechless then."
Haruki pinched her cheek and couldn't help but kiss her.
"Hmph, don't underestimate me!"
Tsunade was used to such intimacy and had no reaction, even thinking of reciprocating.
But being looked down on, she abandoned the idea.
Haruki didn't know what he missed. He smiled, "I look forward to it."
"Wait and see, I'll surprise you."
Tsunade put on a determined expression, at least talking big here.
A strange sense of competitiveness.
"Okay."
Haruki shrugged, "Do you want another ring?"
"No, I like this one." Tsunade said.
"Kasumi, please put it on the tab." Haruki called to Hyuga Kasumi at the back door.
"Yes... okay."
Hyuga Kasumi blushed, having seen all of Haruki and Tsunade's interaction.
The Hyuga clan had more traditional customs, and to her, their behavior was overly bold.
She and Hiashi Hyuga were formally respectful.
"...."
Tsunade, always playful with Haruki, had lost the vigilance of a ninja, not noticing Kasumi.
Luckily, she got used to Haruki's teasing.
Otherwise, in the early days of their relationship, she would have run away.
"Also, Kasumi, according to Rasa and Hyuga Saori's speed, they should arrive this afternoon. Organize a group of Hyuga ninjas to reference my gold jewelry designs for crafting. We will officially open on August 2nd."
"Understood." Kasumi replied.
"Eh? Aren't we getting engaged?" Tsunade couldn't help but look at Haruki.
"Also an advertisement, it won't affect our engagement ceremony. On the contrary, as the first couple to wear wedding rings, everyone will remember us when they get engaged or married. I want my princess to shine."