Tsunade opened her eyes.
After getting up and washing, she opened the refrigerator and saw the breakfast Haruki had left: sushi and milk.
Tsunade shook her head and didn't bother to heat it up. While biting the sushi, she walked to the table and saw the note Haruki had left.
"Hmph, can't you say it yourself? Don't you understand?"
She finished the sushi, drank the milk, and left the room.
Akihabara was bustling.
But Tsunade was not in the mood to enjoy it and reached the school faster than usual.
There was a knock at the office door.
Haruki, who was writing at the desk, looked up.
"Good morning."
His voice was filled with joy and appreciation.
Tsunade's slight dissatisfaction vanished.
She snorted lightly, "It's already noon."
Haruki closed the door and smiled, "The day doesn't start until I see you."
"Sweet talker."
Tsunade rolled her eyes and picked up the notebook on the desk. "What are you writing? Natsu Organization's Honor and Disgrace?"
"Part of the study meeting content."
Seeing her mention this, Haruki began to explain.
"In addition, there are our organization's goals, principles, and implementation plans."
"I see."
Tsunade had already understood his aspirations during the trip to the Sand Village.
Now, seeing these contents, she wasn't very surprised.
Haruki watched her serious look and couldn't help but laugh, "I haven't finished writing yet. If you have any suggestions, feel free to mention them."
After reading for a while, Tsunade looked up.
"Uh...no gambling?"
"For you, as long as it doesn't harm the organization, it's fine."
Haruki hurriedly said, hearing her aggrieved tone.
Tsunade was silent, not wanting to make things difficult for Haruki.
"I'll try to quit."
Haruki was slightly stunned and couldn't help but kiss her on the cheek.
Hmm, very understanding.
"What are the implementation plans?"
"The first step is to completely change the mindset of our members. We must unite as one. The second step is Minato's military plan. I intend to send him to the Land of Fire; his talents shouldn't be confined to Konoha. The third step is to help you become Hokage."
Haruki did not hide anything and revealed his preliminary plans.
Long-term goals were out of reach for now.
Even these three steps would take years to accomplish.
Just the first step alone would be very difficult.
Fortunately, the members of their organization were young and receptive to new ideas, unlike the old fossils of the feudal era, like Hiruzen Sarutobi, who would accuse you of spreading falsehoods and throw you in prison for torture.
Haruki had long understood that to truly break free from feudal thinking, mere words were not enough.
It was too idealistic.
Moreover, the common people's level of education was insufficient.
This was also why there was a second-step plan.
He needed Minato to lead by example.
Haruki answered Tsunade's several questions.
He suddenly realized that her thinking seemed to be aligning more with his own.
It was as if Tsunade had been attending his classes.
But he was sure that besides occasional spying from Hiruzen Sarutobi, there was no one else in his classes.
The only explanation was that Tsunade had privately read, even studied, the materials he had written.
Haruki thought for a moment and said, "How about you lead a section in the study meeting?"
"Me?"
Tsunade was caught off guard; she hadn't expected Haruki to say that.
"Yes, you."
"I can't do it. I'm just a novice myself; I can't mislead others."
Tsunade shook her head quickly. She had no fear teaching at the ninja school, but making mistakes in a study meeting would surely embarrass Haruki.
"You're more than capable. Don't worry."
Haruki reached out to tuck her hair behind her ear and said softly, "The study meeting is not a school. Everyone, both on and off stage, is learning. You'll understand our organization's theories and ideas better through teaching."
Tsunade met his gaze.
His black eyes reflected her image.
For some reason, she felt very reassured.
She nodded involuntarily.
Then she realized she had been charmed by him.
What can i do about it?
Even before she became Hokage, she was still considered a 'female beauty'.
"Let me think about what you'll teach."
Haruki naturally wouldn't let her be embarrassed. Although she would lead the study, he would rehearse with her in advance.
The reason he did this was to enhance her prestige within the organization.
The Natsu Organization couldn't be a one-man show.
"We're in the early stages, so nothing too deep."
Haruki pinched her cheek, not knowing why she suddenly looked at him so infatuatedly.
But he liked it.
"Just focus on the purpose of our Natsu Organization. Why help the common people? How about that?"
Tsunade thought for a moment. From being around Haruki, she had a good understanding of this.
"But you have to help me."
She raised her head, holding Haruki's wrists, her face pressed against his warm palms, gently rubbing.
"Of course."
Haruki felt her smooth, fair skin.
At this moment, Tsunade was like a little kitten attached to its owner.
They said nothing more.
Enjoying the rare warmth and tranquility.
"I just remembered something."
Haruki, feeling tired from standing, picked up Tsunade. As she exclaimed, he spun around and sat her on his lap.
"Don't scare me like that!"
Tsunade playfully nudged his chest with her elbow.
Haruki laughed and wrapped his arms around her waist.
Her well-toned body had no trace of fat.
"After summer vacation, I plan to take Kakashi, Obito, and Rin to various places in the ninja world for social surveys, mainly in the Land of Fire. Do you want to go?"
Haruki leaned against her, gently sniffing the faint fragrance.
"Of course!"
"Where do you want to go?"
Tsunade immediately fell into deep thought.
A few minutes later, she was full of hesitation.
"What if I want to go everywhere?"
"You're so greedy."
Haruki remembered her dreams. He feared this kind of answer the most. Random or all-inclusive requests were the hardest to handle.
But Tsunade wasn't just anyone.
"We'll go wherever we end up."
Tsunade smiled at his words.
She didn't argue.
The important thing wasn't the place but who she was with.
"Okay."
Tsunade leaned into Haruki's embrace, her eyes gazing at the distant scenery outside the window.
The sun was just right.
Everything seemed like a dream.
Then she felt something and quickly broke free from his embrace.
"What are you thinking? This is the office!"
"Ahem, natural reaction."
Haruki shrugged, helpless.
Tsunade glared at him.
"I have to go to class. You can suffer here alone."
"Hey, hey, are you that heartless?"
Haruki protested loudly, but Tsunade had already run off.
She was still very traditional at heart.
Haruki continued writing the Natsu Organization's materials.
An hour later, there was a knock on the door.
With Haruki's permission, a tall, burly young man entered.
He was dressed in light armor, in a samurai style.
"Lord Haruki, the Daimyo requests your presence."
"Alright."
Seeing his attire, Haruki was not surprised and readily agreed.
He had been planning to talk to the Daimyo anyway.
Since the Daimyo had extended the invitation, he wouldn't refuse.
The Daimyo lived in Akihabara.
This wasn't his previous residence.
But after attending Haruki's engagement ceremony, he liked the architectural style and the wide roads suitable for his fleet of carriages. For various reasons, it was the best place.
Haruki saw the Daimyo at the Sword Art Online-themed hotel.
The luxurious hall was filled with a table of Japanese-style food.
"Haruki, sit."
The Daimyo waved at him from afar, smiling warmly, without any pretense.
Haruki wouldn't be fooled by his amiable attitude because he knew it was relative.
For an ordinary ninja, the Daimyo wouldn't be so approachable.
But for figures like Hiruzen Sarutobi and Danzo Shimura, he always maintained a good attitude.
After Haruki sat down, the Daimyo clapped his hands, and music started playing.
A dozen beauties in Asuna elf costumes entered and began dancing.
"..."
Haruki twitched his mouth. As expected of the nobility, they knew how to enjoy life.
But why cosplay Asuna?
It gave him a sense of disorientation.