The sun sank in the west.
When the workday ended, Natsuki brought Namikaze Minato and the others back to Konoha.
With the teleportation array now available, they no longer needed to stay out in the field until their missions were complete.
"Lady Tsunade."
On his way back to the Hokage Office, Natsuki spotted Tsunade, who had also finished work.
"Just back from the Land of Snow?"
Tsunade stopped and asked.
"Yes, everything went smoothly."
As he spoke, Natsuki took out a Summoning Storage Scroll. "This is for you."
"What is it?"
Tsunade paused, looking puzzled.
"Local specialties from the Land of Snow," Natsuki said with a smile. "And your favorite-alcohol."
Tsunade's eyes lit up.
She eagerly opened the Summoning Storage Scroll and nodded in satisfaction when she saw the sizable collection of bottles.
"Let's drink together tonight."
Tsunade put away the Summoning Storage Scroll with a smile.
"Lady Tsunade, isn't there any other way you could show your appreciation?"
Natsuki blinked at her as he asked.
Tsunade was momentarily speechless.
She glared at Natsuki, then, seeing no one around, leaned forward and kissed his cheek.
Before he could react, she immediately left.
She knew Natsuki too well.
Give him an inch, and he would take a mile. Natsuki couldn't help smiling as he watched her walk away.
He entered the Hokage Office.
After his day in the Land of Snow, a large pile of documents had accumulated on the Hokage's desk.
Natsuki quickly went through them.
The Ninja World was generally peaceful now, and most of the documents concerned the Ninja Village Alliance.
The rest dealt with matters in Konoha, such as the Ninja Academy.
Next month was March, and quite a few students would be enrolling or graduating.
Natsuki rubbed his chin.
A question occurred to him: should he