The words were spoken casually, but Tsunade heard a hint of displeasure in them.
She shot Uchiha Yin a helpless glance and thought, You're not a child anymore. Are you really going to hold a grudge over something like this?
Tsunade picked Tenten up and said gently, "All right. I'll spend a little time with you today, but you'll have to go home at lunchtime. Otherwise, your family will worry."
Tenten had never expected Lady Tsunade to pick her up. She froze in the middle of wiping away her tears.
She nodded obediently. Getting to meet Lady Tsunade already felt like a miracle, and she didn't want to trouble her for too long.
At Tsunade's words, Uchiha Yin flashed to her side. He lowered his head, brought his mouth close to her ear, and whispered so only she could hear, "What's the rush to send Tenten away? Do you want some time alone with me?"
Tsunade hadn't expected Uchiha Yin to come so close. Caught off guard, she felt his warm breath brush her ear.
The ticklish sensation made her draw in her neck. A blush rose to her cheeks as she chided him, "There's a little girl right here. Don't say things like that!"
Uchiha Yin said nothing. He simply followed them into the house with a knowing look on his face.
Sitting in Tsunade's arms, Tenten looked utterly confused. "What's wrong, Lord Yin? Lady Tsunade?"
Uchiha Yin didn't answer. He just kept walking inside.
Unable to get an answer from him, Tenten turned her questioning gaze on Tsunade.
Under Tenten's stare, Tsunade grew even more uncomfortable. "It's nothing. We were wondering whether a bad person might snatch you on your way home."
Tenten didn't doubt her for a moment. She sat up a little straighter, looked Tsunade in