Early morning.
In her sleep, Tsunade felt a weight against her chest.
She instinctively opened her eyes.
"Why are you acting like a little kid?"
Seeing Natsuki buried in her bosom, Tsunade couldn't help teasing him.
At her words, Natsuki lightly scraped his teeth against her.
Tsunade immediately frowned.
She sighed helplessly and gently stroked Natsuki's head, a dazed look coming over her face.
Looking back on how their relationship had progressed, it truly felt as though she had been dreaming.
But she knew perfectly well that this was no dream.
"It's time to get up. If we stay here too long, Kushina and the others will find out."
Tsunade collected herself, steadied her breathing, and reminded him. "They'll find out sooner or later."
Natsuki lifted his head and spoke.
Tsunade froze.
She hadn't intended to tell Uzumaki Kushina and the others.
Natsuki's sudden remark left her at a loss.
Just as she was about to speak, Natsuki sealed her lips.
Tsunade's body trembled.
When she came to her senses, she couldn't help glaring at him.
But Natsuki paid no mind to that. He only knew how to persuade her physically.
In moments, Tsunade lost the ability to think, her head spinning.
Nine in the morning.
Natsuki carried Tsunade into the living room. It was empty; Uzumaki Kushina, Yakushi Nonō, and Nawaki had all left for work.
"Where is everyone?"
With her chin resting on Natsuki's shoulder, Tsunade asked out of instinctive curiosity.
"Before you woke up, I told them not to wait for us."
Holding her soft bottom, Natsuki spoke with a smile.
"Were you lying to me just now?"
Tsunade asked, momentarily taken aback.
"No."
"I meant what I said," Natsuki replied seriously.
"I... we... shouldn't make this public."
After a moment's hesitation, Tsunade spoke.
"Why shouldn't we?"