"All right, I agree. I'll go back to Konoha and take the position."
At Tsunade's words, Jiraiya finally felt his anxiety ease. He plopped down on a rock, chuckling foolishly.
Son Goten felt weak all over, his whole body slumped in Tsunade's arms, though his little hands were still restlessly roaming around her waist.
"That's more like it, wifey. You'll be the Hokage, and I'll be the Hokage's husband. With us working together as husband and wife, who would dare object?"
Tsunade looked down and glared at him, then raised a hand and flicked the little boy's forehead.
"Quit running your mouth. I'll settle this score with you once we get back."
The group packed up and set off for Konoha.
Since Tsunade had piled up debts everywhere over the years and was now going back to become Hokage, she naturally had to indulge in one "farewell spending spree" in a town along the way.
Stalls of every kind lined the town's streets. Son Goten's eyes shone as he clutched a skewer of glistening grilled meat in his left hand and carried a large bag of steaming three-color dango in his right.
"Dad's ramen is delicious, but a change of pace is nice once in a while."
Son Goten offered his muffled assessment while stuffing daifuku into his mouth.
His adorably innocent little face, paired with his utterly serious manner of eating, was devastating.
Several wealthy ladies passing by stopped in their tracks, their eyes lighting up as they wished they could take the adorable little boy home.
"Oh my, what a handsome child. Come here, big sister has some sweets for you too."
A lady dressed in lavish silk bent down and smilingly offered him a box of expensive treats.
Son Goten showed no hesitation. Taking the opportunity to