With a rare moment of tenderness to themselves, Ronglin could not resist pulling Tsunade into doing something a little naughty.
Of course, they did not go too far. It would not do if they were discovered.
"Lord Hyuga."
The meeting had been forced to end because Ronglin had fallen asleep. No one wanted to wake him, so they all quietly left. Just as Hyuga Hiashi reached the outside of the Hokage's Office Building, he stopped at Shizune's call.
"Lord Hyuga, the Fourth Hokage wishes to see you."
Shizune hurried over and conveyed Ronglin's request. Hyuga Hiashi nodded. "Thank you for the trouble, Miss Shizune."
"Not at all."
Shizune smiled and led Hyuga Hiashi back into the Hokage's Office Building, heading toward the meeting room.
"Hmph!!"
Inside the meeting room, Ronglin leaned back in his chair with a wicked grin. Tsunade snorted twice, her face flushed red, occasionally shooting Ronglin a pair of white-eyed glares.
"Lord Hokage."
Upon entering the meeting room, Hyuga Hiashi hesitated briefly before using the formal address and bowing slightly in greeting.
They were all intelligent people, so naturally they would not fuss over such trivial matters. Ronglin waved a hand and pointed to Hyuga Hiashi's seat.
"Sit. There's something I need to discuss with you."
"Yes." Hyuga Hiashi walked to his seat and sat down. As usual, his back was perfectly straight and his posture meticulous.
Actually, being around someone like Hyuga Hiashi could make one feel uncomfortable—truly uncomfortable.
No matter what he did, the man demanded the utmost precision. Even his sitting and standing posture were held to that standard. His rigidity was unbearable, especially when others were crossing their legs and chatting about something interesting, only for him to arrive and sit down beside them.
That stern, humorless face, that ramrod-straight back, those hands