Hearing words from Tsunade that were as good as a confession, even if she had not meant them as one, Shin Uchiha felt warmth flow through his heart. He rested his hand on her swollen belly, feeling the tiny life stirring inside, and reassured her.
"Don't be silly. Remember, we're about to have another member of the family. How sad would this little one be if he heard you?"
At Shin Uchiha's words, Tsunade placed her hand on her belly too, her expression softening. She turned to Shin and said, "Then, so the two of us won't be bullied in the future, you have to take good care of yourself too."
Shin Uchiha nodded. "Don't worry. Once I've finished everything I need to do, I'll take you all away to live in seclusion. When the time comes, find someone reliable to pass the Hokage position on to, and I'll step down as clan leader too. We'll live together in my space."
Tsunade had heard Shin mention some things about the future, so she had a vague idea of what he intended to do. She nodded, full of longing for their future life in seclusion. What she did not know was that, by then, there was no telling how many people would have gathered around Shin Uchiha. Those people alone might be enough to infuriate her.
Once Tsunade's emotions had settled, Shin Uchiha was about to leave to check on Yugao when Tsunade spoke, as though she could read his mind.
"Shin, I don't think it's very suitable for Yugao to stay here with me anymore."
Hearing her words, Shin Uchiha gave her a questioning look.
Tsunade slowly rose from his lap and looked at him as she explained.
"Yugao is quite far along now. The Hokage Building is crowded, with