Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, six years had passed...
Over the past five years, Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi had both been born. Thanks to Obito's intervention, Shisui had already become his little sidekick...
At twelve, Obito was already 1.70 meters tall. He was taller than Tsunade when they stood together. Taking inspiration from Tsunade's coat, he had several similar outfits made at a tailor's shop, though his had black robes with white coats. They looked a little like the captains' uniforms from the Death God, and the white character for "one" on the black back was especially eye-catching!
Seven-year-old Shisui wore a scaled-down version of the same Death God outfit... with the number two on the back.
Four-year-old Itachi was still little, but Obito had already reserved number three for him.
That's right, Obito was planning to establish a 13th Division in the Naruto World... Just imagine having twelve people above Kage Level working for him in the future.
He was always practically bursting with joy...
After six years of development, Xiaoxiaosheng had become a well-known literary brand in the Naruto World, with a publishing house, bookstores, newspapers, and hundreds of famous signed authors. Jiraiya was worth mentioning too... The bargaining chip had been that Jiraiya would continue the Icha Icha Paradise series. Whenever Obito thought about it, he laughed himself awake... He hadn't just written Jiraiya's books; he'd even used them to freeload off Jiraiya himself...
All of this was earning Obito a considerable amount of money every moment. He'd spent quite a bit on scattered card draws, but his pitifully meager haul had convinced him to save up for one big draw.
The great ninja villages all knew Konoha had a freak—a member of the Uchiha Clan who wasn't Uchiha at all!
Rumor had it that he was as powerful as Uchiha Madara, yet instead of trying to take down the Third Hokage, he spent every day with the Third Hokage's student, Tsunade... Only Kumogakure, which was famous for its busty beauties, seemed to have made a remarkable discovery... Perhaps they could even persuade Obito to defect to their village...
Of course, the most noteworthy person of all was our big sister Tsunade...
Ever since that night on May 20 when he was seven, Obito's annual confession on May 20 had let Tsunade experience the sweetness of being in love... So this was what love felt like, what it felt like to be pursued... Though the person pursuing her looked like a child, Obito had treated her like an adult ever since they first met, and without realizing it, Tsunade had come to see him as one.
Especially now that Obito was nearly as tall as an adult. It made Tsunade forget his age...
This year, on May 20, the two of them finally joined hands in happiness. For Obito, whose soul was that of an adult, seven whole years had passed since he first met Tsunade in Year 42 of Konoha...
His mental age was nearly forty... A few years older than Tsunade's current mental age. And time didn't seem to have left a single mark on her...
White Fang, who should have taken his own life at home in the original story, was doing just fine. He had even become Konoha's Anbu Captain and one of the Third Hokage's right-hand men.
So Danzo was the foulest piece of crap after all!
To celebrate finally getting together with Tsunade, Obito invited her on a vacation to the Land of Hot Water!
The Land of Hot Water lay northeast of Konoha, bordering it and close to the coast. It was one of the few travel destinations in the Naruto World.
Besides its beautiful scenery, it was most famous for its hot springs, which were the source of the country's name!
For the occasion, Obito had secretly ordered several swimsuits tailored to fit Tsunade! Really, really well!
"Hey! Have you been feeling overheated lately? Why are you getting nosebleeds?"
Tsunade asked with concern.
Tsunade's change had genuinely surprised Obito. Ever since they'd confirmed their relationship, she had reined in her bad temper and drinking habit.
Still, the legend of Konoha's little spending prodigy lived on... He had saved countless gamblers on the verge of losing their families...
"It's nothing... It's just that you're so beautiful, Tsunade. I can't help imagining things..."
Tsunade's lovely face flushed red. Honestly, don't say it so bluntly...
Obito was rewarded with Tsunade's loving little fists, thumping him in the chest... She nearly beat him until he spat blood...
"By the way, Tsunade, while we're away, let's have Shizune stay at Rin's house. I've already talked to Rin."
"Huh? Shizune isn't coming with us?" Tsunade asked in confusion.
Only an idiot would bring along a giant third wheel! Obito thought.
"Shizune's about to graduate, so her studies are the most important thing. Sweat more in training and bleed less in battle! Don't you agree?" He took one of Tsunade's hands.
"Mm... That makes some sense. Let's do as you say, then. You tell Shizune; I don't want to be the bad guy!" Tsunade pulled her hand free.
"I'm going to pack. I'll leave Shizune to you!"
"Ugh... What a headache!" Obito said, rubbing his forehead.
What girl didn't dream of love, especially when someone as outstanding and handsome as him was around?
Shizune was with Obito day and night. Though she was usually just a gloomy little third wheel... Obito still knew she liked him. But he already had Tsunade, and getting involved with Shizune too would make him a scumbag, wouldn't it? As the dream boy of countless girls in Konoha, he would never do such a thing!
It definitely wasn't because he liked them bigger...
"Knock, knock, knock..."
"Obito, is that you? Come in," Shizune called from inside.
"Creak..." Obito slid open the wooden door and entered Shizune's room. It had gone from an ordinary childhood bedroom to a room full of girlish charm, with pink everywhere he looked...
After they sat down, just as he was about to explain why he'd come, Shizune spoke first. "Congratulations. You finally got the girl."
"...Thanks," Obito said.
"I think I'll move out tomorrow. I've been a third wheel for you all these years. You must be sick of me by now, Obito..." Little Shizune lowered her head.
Obito felt a pang of sadness and hurriedly said, "I never agreed to you moving out. We're family, and no matter how my relationship with Tsunade changes, you'll always be part of our family!"
"But... but I heard from Rin that you're going to the Land of Hot Water and aren't taking me..." Little Shizune hugged her knees and buried her face against them, sobbing.
"Well... You're about to graduate, aren't you? We were worried it might interfere with your studies..."
"Then you could've waited until I graduated and gone together with me... I only have a little over a month left before graduation..."
"That's a very good point... Shikamaru was right about one thing: women are a hassle..."
Obito said, "Wait here a moment..." Then he got up, returned to his room, grabbed one of the swimsuits he'd had made for Tsunade, and hurried back to Shizune's room.
"This is for you. When you're old enough to wear it and it fits you properly, I'll take you to the Land of Hot Water by yourself!" Obito said, pushing a paper box toward Shizune.
Shizune nervously and excitedly opened the box. Inside was a bikini, and it was obviously sized to fit Tsunade...
"Damn it! Go to hell, Obito!" Little Shizune roared, her face dark with anger.
"It's a promise!" Obito said, jumping aside to dodge the kick Shizune aimed at him. He spoke as he ran out of the room.
"Who are you looking down on?! When I grow up, I'll be even bigger than Lady Tsunade!"
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