Sasuke wasn't angry about this.
Without leaving the village, he would never have been able to see his brother again.
Nor could he have returned to the village with his brother.
He was still deeply grateful to Zhou Cheng.
Calling him Boss had certainly been worthwhile.
He always looked out for Sasuke.
Thank you, Boss!
"All right, we're here today to enjoy some good food."
"Let's set everything else aside for now!"
"Even if you don't trust them, don't you trust Zhou Cheng?"
"When has he ever let you down?"
Hearing that, the Jonin all relaxed.
They couldn't help but respect Zhou Cheng.
They trusted him deeply, too.
Tsunade, meanwhile, keenly noticed something unusual about Kurenai Yuhi.
"Kurenai, are you pregnant?"
The moment she said that, everyone fell silent.
Pregnant?
Oh my God!
Isn't Teacher Kurenai still unmarried?
Whose child is it?
Then everyone caught on and turned toward Asuma Sarutobi, who was smoking off to the side.
Kurenai nodded happily. "Yes!"
"I'm pregnant with Asuma's child."
"The baby came as quite a surprise, so we're rushing to arrange the wedding!"
"You all have to come!"
Asuma had heard their conversation, too. He put out his cigarette and walked over.
His face also wore a happy smile!
"Asuma, you sly dog!"
"You're the first among us to get married and become a father!"
"Congratulations!"
Jiraiya spent a moment in a daze, staring blankly at Tsunade, the woman he had always adored.
Perhaps he was imagining married life with her.
Everyone's teasing left Kurenai a little embarrassed, her cheeks flushed.
"Anko, you're not that young anymore, either. Is there anyone you like?"
Anko pursed her lips. Why drag me into this?
She ate a dumpling, her eyes inadvertently flicking toward the kitchen.
Kurenai, who was watching her, naturally caught that movement.