As the saying goes, absence makes the heart grow fonder.
The next day, Kawaki and Tsunade woke up at noon.
It was another sleepless night last night.
"Good morning!"
Kawaki squeezed his palm, propped his head up with the other hand, and looked at Tsunade beside him with affection in his eyes.
"Good morning, my foot!"
"I've already told you no more, but you just wouldn't listen."
Tsunade gave him a disdainful look and slapped his hand away.
She sat up, the quilt slid off her body, and she stretched herself widely.
Her perfect upper body was fully displayed in Kawaki's sight, firmly capturing his attention.
Kawaki licked his lips. "Let's do some more morning exercises."
"Your morning exercises, my eye! Get up!"
Tsunade dodged Kawaki's grab in a flash, picked up the clothes on the ground and started to put them on.
"Fine."
Watching the beautiful sight gradually being covered, Kawaki shifted his gaze.
There was a bit of frustration on his face as he slowly began to put on his clothes.
Seeing his pathetic look, Tsunade's lips curled up slightly.
She slowly moved closer and gave him a gentle kiss on the cheek.
"Be good. I'll play with you tonight."
Kawaki was like he had been injected with pep - talk juice and instantly perked up.
"Then it's a deal."
He even sped up the pace of getting dressed.
In the blink of an eye, he was fully dressed and standing beside Tsunade.
"You'll never amount to much in your whole life."
Tsunade stuck out her little finger and pinched a tiny bit of her fingernail as if to show his insignificance.
The two looked at each other and smiled. It was a peaceful moment.
After going out and finishing washing up, they came to the dining room.
"Young man, learn to be moderate."
Sakumo was sitting at the head of the dining table and glanced at Kawaki.
Since Natsuki gave birth to the child, Sakumo had been feeling a bit out of sorts.
The three kids were holding back their laughter. Only Konan was still confused, not knowing what the others were laughing at.
"Don't worry about me. I'm in great shape."
Kawaki wasn't the least bit embarrassed and casually sat down in his seat.
But Tsunade blushed deeply.
Natsuki gave Sakumo a glare. He just can't keep his mouth shut.
When they just got married, he wasn't any better than Kawaki.
"I'm just being kind."
Seeing Natsuki looking angry, Sakumo explained sheepishly.
"Uncle~"
Kakashi in Natsuki's arms stretched out his hands towards Kawaki, asking to be hugged.
"Be good. Uncle will carry you."
With a face full of doting, Kawaki got up and walked over, then picked Kakashi up.
"Don't give him anything hard to eat."
Natsuki reminded worriedly. As long as Kakashi wanted, Kawaki would feed him anything.
"Got it, sister - in - law."
Kawaki promised and fed Kakashi a mouthful of egg custard.
"Go have your own child. What's the deal with always holding my son?"
Sakumo was being unreasonably jealous.
"I like it. It's none of your business."
Kawaki retorted casually.
Seeing that the two brothers were about to start arguing again.
"Shut up!!"
"Eat your food!!"
Natsuki and Tsunade spoke up at the same time.
"Sure thing."
The two big men glared at each other and stopped arguing.
"Hey~"
The four kids just couldn't hold it in anymore and all burst into muffled laughter.
"Eat up properly. You're just kids, but you're already so nosy."
Kawaki scolded them, looking a bit embarrassed.
"Got it, teacher."
The four kids obediently agreed. They truly loved this family atmosphere from the bottom of their hearts.
After that, neither Sakumo nor Kawaki said another word.
Only Natsuki and Tsunade chatted about daily life.
After the meal, everyone started to disperse.
Sakumo went to find his good buddy. Natsuki carried Kakashi in her arms and headed to Yūhi Shinryu's place.
Minato greeted everyone and then headed to the Senju family. Only the three kids stayed at home.
"Nagato, come to the hospital with teacher's wife, okay?"
Tsunade ruffled Nagato's red hair. He was still as shy as ever.
He didn't look cold - hearted like in the original plot at all.
"Okay."
Nagato nodded, and his red bangs swayed.
"I'm taking Nagato away."
"Teach your disciples at home."
Tsunade assigned a task to Kawaki to prevent him from causing trouble in the laboratory again.
"Go ahead, go ahead."
Kawaki waved his hand, put his hands on Yahiko's and Konan's shoulders, and the three of them headed to the martial arts training hall.
"Teacher, I heard you went to Kumogakure this time."
Yahiko was bold. He dared to ask things that others wouldn't.
"Yeah."
Kawaki replied with a single word, waiting to see what else Yahiko would ask.
"Did you fight with the Raikage? Is he powerful?"
Yahiko's eyes lit up. He had heard that the Raikage was very powerful.
He wanted to know whether the Raikage or the teacher was more powerful.
"Of course the teacher is more powerful."
Konan flattered with a smile. She was much more outgoing than in the original plot.
"Haha~ You're such a little flatterer."
Kawaki tapped Konan on the head.
"Ouch~"
Konan pretended to hold her head and let out a cry.
"Stop pretending. The teacher didn't even use much strength."
Yahiko mercilessly exposed Konan's exaggerated act.
"Humph~"
Konan gave Yahiko an annoyed look, and her pouty lips could hang an oil bottle.
"We had a fight. It was a draw."
Kawaki paid no heed to their little squabble.
He was being quite honest. He really hadn't won or lost against the Raikage.
"Then I'll defeat him with my own hands in the future."
Yahiko patted his chest confidently. Konan looked at him with star - filled eyes.
"Good ambition."
Kawaki didn't pour cold water on him. Instead, he smiled and encouraged him.
Yahiko can't become Deva Path Pain. It'll be really tough for him to reach the level of the Third Raikage.
"Yahiko, I believe in you."
Konan also cheered him on. The little unpleasantness just now was already forgotten.
"I'll work hard."
Yahiko instantly felt full of strength.
Among the three, it seemed that his talent was a bit lacking.
Now Konan's strength was no less than his, not to mention Nagato, who was like a person with a cheat code.
He didn't even feel like challenging Minato.
"There's still plenty of time. Just work hard."
Although Yahiko might not be that powerful, he still had his own merits.
He had strong charisma and a sense of responsibility. He could be a good leader.
"I got it, teacher."
Yahiko seriously promised his teacher. He couldn't disgrace his teacher.
Otherwise, he'd be too ashamed to mention his teacher's name when going out in the future.
"Alright, today I'll give you a practical combat lesson."
Kawaki had been worrying about what to teach them. Now, he came up with an idea.
With a Flying Thunder God[b]Flying Thunder God[/b], he brought Yahiko and Konan to an unknown training ground.
"Are we two going to fight against you?"
Yahiko pointed at himself and Konan, then at Kawaki.
His eyes were full of disbelief. How on earth did you come up with such a crazy idea?
Kawaki countered, "Yeah, any problem?"
"Umm, no problem."
Yahiko stammered as he agreed, already picturing the scene of being thrashed by Kawaki.
It would be okay if he got beaten, but Konan is still young!!
"Teacher, you gotta go easy on us."
Konan knew she couldn't resist and gave a pitiful look.
"Don't cry later, alright?"
Kawaki booped Konan on the nose. She was so cute!!
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