Ryun held Tsunade's hand as they walked into their private villa. The sky was already dark, and both were slightly nervous—one a pure, inexperienced young man from the 21st century, the other a young woman marrying for the first time and unsure of what to expect.
They sat side by side on the master bedroom bed, neither speaking. Then, Tsunade mustered her courage, took a deep breath, and said, "Ryun... husband, I, I'm going to wash up first!"
After saying that, she took a white towel from the cabinet and walked toward the bathroom.
Ryun replied, "Mm." His eyes followed Tsunade's swaying figure, his throat tightening. He gripped his own clothes nervously.
Some time later—what happened next is self-explanatory, so no need to elaborate.
This continued until noon the next day. Tsunade now lay on Ryun's chest, a satisfied smile on her face.
Ryun, however, lay awake, staring at the ceiling. He didn't understand: last night, he had been dominant at first, so why did he start struggling to keep up later?
He had a Sage Body and even a perfect Sage Mode—how could this be? Was it really a matter of innate talent? And this was only the first time!
He suddenly felt like asking Hashirama Senju for advice—how did he handle the Uzumaki clan's physical stamina?
Just then, the phone rang. "Hello?" Ryun answered without checking the number.
"Ah, Hokage-sama, I hope I'm not disturbing you by calling at this hour?" Recognizing the voice immediately, Ryun understood.
"Not at all. Is there something you need, Advisor Mitokado?" Ryun asked with a light laugh. Homura Mitokado really knew how to pick his timing.
"It's like this, Hokage-sama. The Konoha School has been renovated and is ready for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. I thought this occasion should be reserved for you, Hokage-sama." Homura's tone was ingratiating. After the previous warning and Danzō's subsequent advice, he had come to understand that the current Konoha was not the same as when Hiruzen was in power. To maintain his position, he needed to focus on practical work.
So, within less than five days, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane had worked around the clock to successfully renovate and rebuild the Konoha School.
Ryun replied, "Alright, I'll head out right away." He got out of bed slowly, careful not to wake the person beside him. As he dressed, he noticed a trace of blood on the sheets and smiled faintly.
Just then, Tsunade sat up. "Husband, where are you going so early?" Rubbing her sleepy eyes, she spoke coyly.
Early? Ryun glanced at the bright sun outside, puzzled, but answered honestly nonetheless. "The Konoha School renovation is complete. They've asked me to attend the ribbon-cutting ceremony."
"Wife, would you like to come along?" Ryun asked with a smile, casually giving Tsunade's slender waist a gentle pinch.
Tsunade shook her head. "You go ahead. Let me help you get dressed."
As she tried to stand, her legs felt weak. Remembering the passion of last night and this morning, she blushed, her face growing warm.
'Husband is so amazing, nothing like what Master Biwako said about lasting less than ten seconds! I'll have to discuss this with Master Biwako later!' Tsunade thought.
Elsewhere, Hiruzen Sarutobi, lying back in his recliner, suddenly felt a chill down his spine. He quickly sat up and inspected the chair—nothing seemed wrong.
He lay back down, but the uneasy feeling lingered, refusing to fade.
Seeing Tsunade's condition, Ryun quickly stopped her from getting out of bed. "Rest well. After how intense things were last night, you must be uncomfortable."
Tsunade felt warmth in her heart. She lay back down, and Ryun gently tucked her in.
Tsunade suddenly said, "Husband, a kiss~"
Ryun paused, then smiled and lightly pecked her lips. "Be good. Wait for me to come back. Get some more sleep; by the time you wake up, I'll probably be back."
Tsunade nodded. "Mhm, mhm. Go on, my Hokage husband!" She waved as she spoke.
Ryun felt like he had reached the peak of life. He smiled. "Alright~"
He opened the closet, inside which were his Hokage robe and hat. He quickly put them on and left the villa.
Tsunade closed her eyes and fell back asleep.
Ryun, dressed in his solemn Hokage robe, walked with steady steps through the bustling streets. The sunlight shone on him, highlighting his tall, upright posture and authoritative presence.
This time, he was attending the school's ribbon-cutting ceremony as the Hokage, so he had dressed formally to showcase his dignity as a leader.
People on both sides of the street looked at him with awe, whispering about this young and powerful Hokage.
Ryun first went to the Hokage's office, where Hatake Sakumo had been waiting for some time.
Seeing Ryun, Sakumo immediately stood up, bowed respectfully, and began reporting on the events since yesterday afternoon.
Sakumo detailed the departure of the four Kage. As far as he knew, apart from the Third Raikage, the other three Kage had left with smiles on their faces. They had also behaved very well within the village, causing no trouble.
However, Sakumo specifically mentioned that the Third Raikage had glanced several times at the little one, Hyūga Hizashi, before leaving.
Hearing this, Ryun frowned slightly, thinking to himself, 'That old man still hasn't given up his malicious intentions!'
A flash of cruelty passed through his eyes, but he quickly concealed it.
Ryun said calmly to Sakumo, "Pass this message to Hyūga Sekijō. Tell him to be extra vigilant. Also, let him know that if he encounters any problems, he should come to me immediately."
"After all, out of respect for Hizashi, I can't let his family come to harm..."
Sakumo promptly replied, "Yes!" and quickly turned to carry out Ryun's order.
Ryun naturally clasped his hands behind his back. His posture was as straight as a pine tree, and his Hokage robe fluttered slightly in the wind, giving him an air of mystery.
His eyes were deep like pools of water, as if concealing endless secrets and power, making others afraid to look directly at him.
His voice was low and forceful, carrying a hint of warning. "Third Raikage, I hope you don't stir up trouble. Otherwise, even if a peace agreement has been signed, I will not show you any mercy."
However, in the next instant, Ryun's demeanor changed completely. His previously tense body relaxed, and a faint smile appeared on his face, making him seem approachable again.
"Alright, enough of these unpleasant topics," he said lightly. "I have other matters to attend to—like going to see the future flowers of Konoha."
With that, he turned and walked away, his steps light yet steady, as if filled with confidence and hope for Konoha's future.
At this moment, Ryun's face glowed with vitality and high spirits.
He was very satisfied with the current state of Konoha, because he deeply understood that the rise and fall of a village depended on the growth and development of its younger generation.
If the youth are strong, the nation is strong. Only by nurturing an outstanding younger generation could Konoha truly prosper.
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