A Brief Separation is Better Than a Long Marriage

"Onii-chan?" Little Kaguya kicked Obito twice more, looking puzzled. Shouldn't Brother Obito be very happy right now?

"Uh... I suddenly remembered something. You two keep watching. I'm going to step out for a bit..."

Ugh! What is all this! Obito walked down the streets of Konoha. The bustling market was a stark contrast to the cold silence of Amegakure. Lively places always made him feel better; the vibrant, smoky atmosphere of daily life could dispel the gloom in his heart. It reminded him of the New Year back home—no matter how hard the year had been, the celebrations were always lively.

Obito bought two boxes of dango at a stall and ate as he walked, heading straight for the Konoha Ninja Hospital.

A mentor once said that it didn't matter if a woman was angry, as long as you had enough patience, you could always coax her back. They just wanted you to care a little more and pamper them a bit. Especially for a couple who had already shared a bed, conflicts weren't scary; as long as you knew each other well and communicated with sincerity, you would always make up.

"Obito-kun, here to pick up Lady Tsunade after her shift again~"

"Obito-kun is so handsome~ I wish I had a boyfriend who was handsome, strong, and rich too~"

"Then you'd first need to have a bosom as broad as Lady Tsunade's! You little bean sprout~"

"You're the bean sprout! Your whole family is bean sprouts!"

Obito nodded politely, ignoring the chattering girls, and ran up the stairs. He found Tsunade's office and pushed the door open.

Tsunade was sitting at her desk reviewing documents, her delicate brows slightly furrowed as she pondered, as if she had encountered a difficult problem.

Seeing Obito enter, she shot him a glance but ignored him.

"Ta-da... Your favorite dango. You must be hungry." Obito placed the dango in front of Tsunade and said.

Tsunade snapped out of her thoughts and looked at the dango with a flicker of joy, but immediately remembered she was supposed to be angry! How could she forgive him just because of a few skewers of dango?

"Not eating! Take them and give them to your 'good little sister'!" Tsunade crossed her arms over her chest and turned her face away.

"Now, now, what 'good little sister'? I only have one Tsunade-nee-chan! Come, let me feed you..."

Hmph! Not eating, not eating... I won't eat... Mmm... so delicious...

A box of dango vanished in minutes. Tsunade rubbed her stomach and sighed with satisfaction. So comfortable.

"Did you run into a difficult problem?" Obito stood behind Tsunade, gently kneading her shoulders to relieve her fatigue. He also took the opportunity to admire the beautiful scenery.

"Hmm... since when did you know how to massage? This feels so good..." Tsunade adjusted her posture to relax further, enjoying Obito's touch.

"...Does this even need learning?" Obito suddenly felt a bit guilty... Memories of his Shadow Clones flashed through his mind... Do I actually have some incredible hidden talent? Obito wondered to himself.

"We've had more and more conflicts with Sunagakure. Elder Chiyo of Sunagakure is a master of poison; their weapons are all coated in it. Our medical ninjas are helpless, and we've suffered heavy losses. I've been tasked with developing an antidote."

Obito recalled that this was mentioned when he went to save Gaara in the original story, so Tsunade must have eventually succeeded in creating the antidote.

"I believe Tsunade-nee-chan can definitely do it!" Obito said with a tone of absolute certainty.

"I just hope it's soon, so the soldiers on the front lines can suffer fewer casualties," Tsunade said.

"Let's go. Let's go to the hot springs today. It feels like it's been a while, and I really miss it." Tsunade stood up and stretched, revealing her graceful curves.

"Alright, let's go..."

Land of Hot Water, mountain villa.

After the hot spring, Tsunade's skin was white with a rosy flush, and she lay lazily on the large, soft bed, looking like a peach waiting to be picked.

Obito kicked off his slippers, slid under the covers, and wrapped his arms around Tsunade's firm, slender waist. His palms began to roam restlessly over her lower abdomen.

Whether it was due to the Yin Seal or her years of training, her skin remained as smooth and firm as a young girl's. It felt soft and comfortable to the touch.

Both were lying on their sides, their bodies pressed tightly together; the silk pajamas could not hide Tsunade's fullness and elasticity.

Obito stroked her for a while, no longer satisfied with staying on her abdomen.

In the quiet night, save for the sound of insects outside, time slipped away unnoticed.

"Mmm... I haven't forgiven you yet!" Tsunade shifted forward, as if trying to dodge something...

Obito didn't speak; he simply used his strong arms to pull her retreating body back.

"It was all a misunderstanding. I am deeply devoted to Tsunade-nee-chan. Besides, you know what my interests are..." Obito said, giving her a gentle pinch.

Obito kissed Tsunade's fair, slender neck. Even though they had shared such intimacy many times, Tsunade still felt a shiver run through her...

Obito inhaled the fragrance of Tsunade's hair and said, "Today, I'll teach you something new."

"O-okay..." Tsunade whispered huskily.

[This section has been censored by the divine beast for six hundred words...]

By the time the sky began to brighten, both were utterly exhausted. Obito tidied up casually, pulled Tsunade into his arms, and fell into a deep sleep...