After arranging for Yamato to enroll and leaving her in the care of his disciple Itachi, Kizaru was finally able to enjoy some peace and quiet.
This time, Kizaru didn't rush back to the Pirate World. Instead, he stayed home and spent some time with Tsunade and their two children.
Tobirama, who was in charge here, knew that Kizaru's visits were rare. He made sure no one and nothing disturbed him, giving Kizaru and Tsunade plenty of time together.
As the saying went, absence made the heart grow fonder. Kizaru and Tsunade hadn't been apart for long, but the couple was deeply in love. Without a hint of shame, they left the children with Keiko and spent a few days enjoying each other's company. The details were best left unmentioned.
A week later, even Kizaru was having trouble keeping up and was preparing to leave the Naruto World. Tsunade, meanwhile, was positively glowing after basking in the warmth of their love.
At their home, Tsunade had taken a day off and, dressed in her usual casual clothes, personally cooked Kizaru lunch.
In the living room, Kizaru sat on the wooden floor, playing with the two children. They could already stand and were taking their first unsteady steps.
The children had inherited the best of Kizaru and Tsunade's genes. They were sturdy and well-developed for their age, and both were bigger than ordinary children.
After playing with them for a while, Kizaru went to the dining table at Tsunade's invitation. He looked at the meal spread across it—not especially lavish, but wonderfully homey—and couldn't help smiling. A fresh wave of reluctance washed over him.
Fortunately, just then, Kizaru's kidneys protested, bringing him back to his senses. He braced one hand against his lower back and gave it a few gentle knocks.