By the time Naruto and Nawaki Senju returned together, Jiraiya had already dispelled his Summoning Jutsu. Watching them approach, he smiled. "So, what were you two whispering about so secretively? Mind letting me in on it?"
Nawaki Senju grinned. "Jiraiya, we don't have to tell you our secrets, do we? You should worry about yourself first. Naruto just told me you still like peeping on girls while they bathe, just like before. You'll never win my sister over that way."
Before Jiraiya could say anything, Tsunade lost her temper. She knocked Nawaki Senju on the head and snapped, "Nawaki, you're just a kid! Since when did you become such a busybody? You even dare tease your own sister now? You've got some nerve!"
Seeing Tsunade get angry, Nawaki Senju immediately surrendered. "I won't do it again! Please let me off this once, Sis. My wonderful sister, I know you're the best."
Tsunade huffed. "Hmph. Just this once. How dare you make fun of your sister? Do it again, and I'll teach you what happens when you ask for trouble."
Nawaki Senju put on an ingratiating smile and was about to beg Tsunade for mercy again when he suddenly froze. Reluctantly, he said, "Looks like I have to go, Sis. I hope next time I can really stay and spend some time talking with you. There's still so much I haven't told you."
Tsunade froze at Nawaki Senju's words. The thing she had dreaded most had happened after all. Although she had known beforehand that their reunion could only be temporary, she had still hoped it would last a little longer.
Seeing her expression, Nawaki Senju smiled. "It's all right, Sis. We'll only be apart for three months. You lost me for so many years, and you still got through them,