Time had moved into July.
Early morning.
When warm sunlight spilled into the room, Natsuki opened his eyes.
He took a deep breath before lifting his head from Yakushi Nonō's soft embrace.
Natsuki glanced at the sunlight outside the window, then lowered his gaze to Yakushi Nonō.
Yakushi Nonō was sound asleep, her chest rising and falling gently with her breathing.
Natsuki reached out.
Chakra flowed into her, helping ease her fatigue.
This was something he made sure to do every morning.
Natsuki was actually quite considerate toward women.
But Yakushi Nonō was far too accommodating, always giving a hundred and twenty percent whenever they carried out a mission.
The only way to ease this situation was—Uzumaki Kushina.
His relationship with her had reached the final step.
Uzumaki Kushina's birthday was coming up soon.
He intended to make the first move.
Yakushi Nonō had taken the initiative. If Uzumaki Kushina had to do the same, could he still call himself a man?
After feasting his eyes, Natsuki withdrew his hand.
A moment later, Yakushi Nonō woke up.
She instinctively sat up, exposing her graceful body to the air.
Natsuki stared at her without blinking.
Although they already knew each other intimately, he could never get enough of such a lovely sight.
Yakushi Nonō noticed his gaze.
A smile appeared on her face, and she stretched.
Natsuki was momentarily mesmerized.
The way her curves swayed with that movement was quite a sight.
Yakushi Nonō blushed and bit her lip.
"Time to get up."
Natsuki patted her shoulder as he spoke.
"Mm."
Yakushi Nonō got out of bed and put on her clothes.
After washing up, the two of them went to Tsunade's house for breakfast.
Once breakfast was over, it was time for work.
Tsunade and Yakushi Nonō went to Konoha