"Tsunade, you should know that leaving without a word after forming a relationship like this would hurt Wuye deeply."
Kaguya's concern was uniquely cold.
Tsunade remained silent.
"The so-called responsibility and honor are things you forced upon yourself. Why must you live such a difficult life?" Kaguya continued.
At last, Tsunade turned her head and glanced at her.
"What? Can't let go?"
Kaguya did not wait for her to speak. As if she knew what Tsunade wanted to say, she continued on her own, "Your life no longer belongs to you alone. I hope you remember that."
Tsunade froze for a moment.
Kaguya extended a finger like white jade and pointed inside. "Although Wuye has many concerns, he is an extremely persistent and resolute person. If you want him to forget you, that is absolutely impossible."
"And I'm certain," the corners of her lips seemed to curve, though perhaps they did not, "that when he sees you next time, he will punish you severely."
Punish...
For some reason, color suddenly returned to Tsunade's pale face. Who knew what she had thought of.
She nodded to Kaguya, feeling a little better.
Watching her departing figure, Kaguya asked again, "Aren't you going to take someone with you?"
"No..."
Tsunade's voice was frighteningly hoarse. "I'll take Shizune with me. Tell Wuye."
"Shizune? Who is that?" Kaguya asked curiously.
"Kato Dan's niece. Wuye planned to take her as his disciple, but he never had the time," Tsunade said.
Kaguya frowned. "If she is someone Wuye wants, why are you taking her away?"
Tsunade tugged at the corner of her mouth, but still could not manage a smile. "I just don't want you to gain another love rival. Konan from the Land of Rain is a cautionary example."
Kaguya: "..."
"Kaguya, now that I'm gone,