Konoha, Land of Fire.
The sun shone brightly overhead.
Just as the heads of Konoha's major and minor clans were gathered in the centrally located Hokage Building to deliberate Nawaki's proposal.
Within an ancient clan compound tucked away in a remote corner.
A beautiful blonde woman in a loose kimono slowly walked onto the veranda. Her eyes narrowed slightly as she glanced at the tall figure sitting at the far end, then drawled lazily.
"Kid, why did you suddenly decide to join something like the Konoha Military Police Force?"
Hearing her words, the figure sitting cross-legged did not move, merely answering in a very calm voice.
"Naturally, it's to revive the Senju Clan, Sister."
At his words, Tsunade frowned, clearly unconvinced. She curled her lips disdainfully and said.
"Brat, do you think I'd believe something like that!?"
"How could a lazy guy like you possibly do something like that? Besides, Grandpa's original goal was achieved long ago. Why do you need to worry about it?"
Hearing her words, Nawaki turned his head slightly. A gentle smile slowly appeared on his calm face as he said softly.
"Then just take it as a passing whim, Sister. Besides... there's no harm in going, right?"
At that, Tsunade slowly walked up to him and crouched down in front of him.
Her brows furrowed slightly as her beautiful eyes stared intently at Nawaki's smiling face. Then she suddenly reached out, grabbed his cheek, and pulled it outward.
Caught off guard by her actions, Nawaki's forehead twitched with black lines as he mumbled.
"It hurts... hurts..."
Tsunade paid him no heed, tugging hard at his face while muttering to herself.
"He's obviously my little brother, so why does it feel like he's suddenly become a completely different person!?"
Hearing that, Nawaki struggled free from her