Tsunade followed Uchiha Yin's gaze and saw Tenten looking bewildered, her eyes darting back and forth between them.
Tsunade's already flushed face turned completely red. She hurriedly looked away and pretended to be calm. "All right, Tenten. Be good, and I'll play with you for a while!"
Tenten was still a child. The moment she heard that her idol would play with her, she forgot every question she'd had.
She happily followed Tsunade away.
Uchiha Yin stayed where he was, watching Tenten and Tsunade play.
Tsunade was usually so mature and steady, spending her time drinking or gambling. It was rare to see her look even a little like a child.
Before bringing Tenten over, Uchiha Yin had wondered whether it was the right choice. Now, it seemed he couldn't have made a better one.
Ever since he'd met Tsunade, Uchiha Yin had known that although she appeared strong, there were things she still couldn't let go of.
Even when she was young, she had rarely looked this carefree.
Tsunade was the person Uchiha Yin held most dear. Seeing her smile so freely was everything he could have wished for.
As he watched them, Uchiha Yin began to think that perhaps letting Tenten spend more time with Tsunade would be a good idea.
Time passed quickly while they played together. Before Tsunade knew it, lunchtime had arrived.
Tsunade didn't even have to remind her. Tenten remembered on her own. "Lady Tsunade, it's lunchtime. I should go back!"
Though Tenten sounded reluctant, her gaze was firm. She seemed to have made up her mind.
Now Tsunade was the one who didn't want her to leave. She looked at Tenten and frowned for a long moment. "You don't have to rush off."
Tenten froze, delight spreading across her face as if she