Smoke and dust gradually cleared over the ruins left by the battle.
Jiraiya stood amid the rubble, covered in dirt, struggling with both hands to pull the exhausted Naruto out of a pit.
"Easy... easy, Pervy Sage! My back's about to break." Naruto grimaced in pain.
Jiraiya shot him a glare and snapped, "You little brat, weren't you pretty impressive when you charged in just now?"
Naruto chuckled foolishly. Though he was covered in injuries, his eyes were full of excitement.
Elsewhere, Tsunade stood on Katsuyu's back, her previously unfocused eyes now fully clear.
She looked down at the little boy who had his arm around her slender waist as though it were perfectly natural.
Not only did Son Goten show no intention of letting go, he went even further, practically hanging off her.
His chubby little hands were now pressed against the edge of the astonishing curves concealed beneath her green outer robe.
"Wifey, feeling any better? Your heart's still beating a little fast." Son Goten tilted his head up, his adorably innocent young face brimming with "concern."
The blush had yet to fade from Tsunade's cheeks. She gritted her teeth and reached out to push the brat away.
"You little pervert, the fight's over. Let go already!"
Son Goten shook his head with complete conviction.
"No can do. The doctor said this condition can easily recur. I have to monitor your temperature and heart rate at all times."
Tsunade was so angry she laughed. This brat really could make up nonsense without a moment's hesitation.
Just then, Naruto staggered over, waving his fist with a boastful look.
"Boss! Did you see that? My Rasengan knocked that Four-Eyed Guy's teeth right out!"
As he spoke, Naruto gazed expectantly at Son Goten, looking just like a puppy begging for a