"So, what is it?"
This was a private setting, an ordinary family dinner.
It was still the same group of people, with Hitomi clearing away the dishes and chopsticks.
Seeing Tsunade looking distracted, Mimi asked her about it, everything as normal as ever.
Tsunade took a deep breath and said, "It's nothing."
What a piece of trash, asking when you already know.
"Is it trouble at work?" Mimi continued, looking unconcerned.
"More or less." Tsunade looked at Mimi as she spoke.
"If it's really too difficult, you could always give up temporarily. That might be the wisest choice." Mimi looked at Tsunade seemingly casually, her words carrying a hidden meaning.
I'm advising you to give up, idiot.
"If the problem isn't solved, simply giving up won't accomplish anything," Tsunade said.
"Is that so?" Mimi said. "Then good luck. I can't help much with problems at work."
"As long as you don't get in my way, I'll thank the heavens," Tsunade said with a smile.
"You make it sound as though I'm always messing things up." Mimi laughed. "Who would get in the way of your work?"
What a piece of trash, lying through her teeth with her eyes open.
Tsunade opened and closed her mouth, then said, "Then there's nothing to worry about."
Mimi nodded. "Hopefully."
The evening news played on the television. Chiri glanced around at the subtle atmosphere and narrowed her eyes slightly, deep in thought, while Hitomi swiftly cleared the dining table and hummed a cheerful tune.
"Here is the latest news."
"The Animal Breeding Center fire that occurred at around nine o'clock last night has made new progress."
"According to the investigation by the Konoha Military Police Force Fire Brigade, the incident was an accidental fire."
"It was caused by an unidentified explosion resulting from a