Looking at the longing expressions on Yahiko and Nagato's faces, Jiraiya's mouth twitched a few times.
"Actually, ninjas don't need those fancy things. Practicality is the most important thing. It's not that I can't afford a flying dragon, but toads are more cost-effective."
...
After saying goodbye to Jiraiya, Kenji and the other three led the ninjas in the camp back to Konoha.
After learning that Jiraiya was going to stay in the Land of Rain, Hiruzen Sarutobi only revealed a helpless smile.
He knew his three problematic students' thoughts better than anyone else.
Finally, under Tsunade's gaze that seemed like she was going to eat him, Kenji carried Kushina back to his house.
Of course, there was also a little tail following behind them.
Although Konan was now a proper Konoha villager, she didn't have her own house in Konoha.
If Kenji didn't take her in, Konan would probably have to resume her old job of sleeping on the streets.
However, Konan's head was filled with doubts at this time.
Wasn't Kenji-oniichan's girlfriend Tsunade-sama? Why did a red-haired big sister suddenly appear now... The world of adults was really puzzling.
After returning home, Kushina looked at Konan with some curiosity, then extended her hand.
"Hello, Konan. Kenji told me about you in his letter. My name is Kushina. Please take care of me in the future."
Konan placed her hand on Kushina's hand, revealing a somewhat shy smile.
"Kushina-neechan, please take care of me in the future."
After hearing Konan call her "neechan," Kushina's face immediately lit up with joy.
This was the first time she felt like she had become an "adult."
Then, she excitedly dragged Konan around, even leaving Kenji behind.
...
Late at night, in Kenji's room.
Kushina looked at Kenji, who had already closed his eyes, and suddenly said quietly:
"Kenji, don't you have anything you want to say to me?"
Kenji opened his eyes, looking at Kushina's expressionless face, responding in a somewhat uncertain tone:
"I... I love you?"
Kushina put her hand under the covers and pinched Kenji's waist hard.
"Don't you have anything you want to confess to me?"
Kenji's eyes suddenly became erratic. Although he had prepared himself to confess to Kushina, he didn't expect this day to come so quickly.
After a brief thought, Kenji jumped out of bed.
Under Kushina's surprised gaze, he immediately performed a dogeza on the floor.
After all, in Japan, there was no problem that a dogeza couldn't solve. If it didn't work, then do another one.
"I'm sorry, Kushina. I did something wrong. Please forgive me."
Looking at Kenji on the floor, Kushina snorted coldly, saying in an annoyed tone:
"I didn't expect you to be so charming, that you even managed to hook up with Tsunade-sensei. If I didn't say anything, were you planning to keep it from me forever?"
Kenji quickly walked to Kushina, revealing a flattering expression.
"Actually, I was planning to confess to you tomorrow. Who knew that our Kushina was so smart that she saw through it right away."
"Hmph, don't underestimate a woman's intuition in that area. Besides, when you hugged me today, Tsunade-sensei's expression was as if she wanted to eat me. Only an idiot wouldn't know what was going on between you two."
After that, Kenji said sweet words for a long time, and finally regained the right to return to the bed.
However, just as the two were planning to sleep, Kushina suddenly said out of the blue:
"How far have you and Tsunade-sensei gone?"
Kenji immediately responded without thinking:
"Just a kiss. My first time is of course reserved for you. Let's sleep. We have to help Konan with the enrollment procedures for the ninja academy tomorrow."
Kushina looked at Kenji suspiciously. After looking for a long time without finding any flaws, she slowly closed her eyes.
The next morning, after eating breakfast, Kenji's "family of three" headed towards the ninja academy.
Konan was holding Kenji's left hand and Kushina's right hand. Walking on the street, they really looked like a family.
Of course, it would be even more like it if Kenji and Kushina looked more mature.
Arriving at the ninja academy, Kenji saw an unexpected person.
"Nawaki? What are you doing here, you guy?"
Looking at Nawaki in front of him, Kenji couldn't help but reveal a curious expression.
Nawaki clearly didn't expect to meet Kenji here. An excited expression immediately appeared on his face.
"Kenji! I was thinking of finding you after class. I haven't thanked you for saving me yet. If it weren't for you, I might have become..."
"There's no need to say so much between you and me. After all, you can be considered my brother-in-law."
Kenji glanced at Kushina and Konan in the distance, then said softly.
Hearing this, a puzzled expression immediately appeared on Nawaki's face.
"It's not that I'm saying anything, but what's so good about that old woman? Her temper is bad, she's lazy and greedy, and she likes to drink and gamble. Isn't that a total spendthrift? Kenji, you're so handsome and so strong, how can you fall into her hands? Are you being taken advantage of? Don't be afraid, I'll help you get justice."
Looking at the somewhat indignant expression on Nawaki's face, the expression on Kenji's face suddenly became strange.
He never expected that Tsunade would be this kind of person in his younger brother's eyes.
He just didn't know how many months Nawaki would have to stay in Konoha Hospital if Tsunade knew what he said.
"Alright, stop saying those nonsense things. What are you doing here? And it seems like you've become a teacher."
Hearing Kenji ask this, the expression on Nawaki's face suddenly became erratic.
"After that near-death experience, I realized that I'm different from geniuses like you and Minato. The probability of me becoming Hokage is even smaller than my sister quitting gambling. Since that's the case, it's better to devote myself to Konoha's education, and it's also amazing to train a Hokage."
Looking at the somewhat lonely expression on Nawaki's face, Kenji was silent for a moment, then reached out and patted his shoulder.
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