"The fetus is developing very well."
Tsunade came out of the bedroom with Nayuki.
"Then I can rest easy. Sorry to trouble you."
Nayuki rubbed her belly, the first stirrings of maternal love already taking shape.
"No need to be so polite, sister-in-law."
"Haha, we'll all be family from now on."
Nayuki's blunt words made Tsunade blush.
"Come on, Kawafune is still waiting."
Tsunade took Nayuki back to the Living Room.
"Don't worry. Both sister-in-law and the baby are perfectly healthy."
"Stay for dinner tonight. It's been a long time since we drank together."
Kawafune nodded and invited Tsunade to stay for drinks, his intentions far from innocent.
"Alright."
Tsunade agreed without a second thought.
That night, the two drank to their hearts' content. Nayuki was relaxed as well; the house had not been this lively in a long time.
As expected, both Kawafune and Tsunade got drunk.
The ill-intentioned Kawafune lost his ability to make a move, and Nayuki thoughtfully had someone carry the two drunks to Kawafune's room.
The next day, Tsunade woke up in Kawafune's arms.
She was already used to it. This had happened several times now.
With a calm expression, she removed the large hand draped over her.
Kawafune's hand seemed to have a navigation system installed.
Before long, it accurately found its way back.
Tsunade began to wonder whether he was actually awake.
She turned around, leaned close to Kawafune's face, and blew a breath at him.
Kawafune frowned, rolled over, and turned his back to Tsunade.
"What a pervert."
Tsunade quietly got up and headed for the bathroom with a smile on her face.
By the time Kawafune woke completely, he thought he had slept alone.
After breakfast, he accompanied Tsunade to the hospital. Even while she conducted research, Kawafune stayed by her