Yes, Jinghang and Tsunade were married. The reason was simple—they "created life" together.
It all started three years ago when Jinghang led a campaign to eradicate the largest group of sand bandits in the eastern Huangfutu Desert. After his triumphant return to the village, he and Tsunade had their usual celebration. As fate would have it, the timing was just right, and Tsunade became pregnant.
Initially, neither of them was in a rush to get married. However, the situation left them no choice. Jinghang, as the Kazekage, couldn't allow his child to be born out of wedlock, and Tsunade, as the "Princess of Konoha," deserved to have her status formally acknowledged. With the encouragement of both Sunagakure and Konoha's leadership, they held their wedding during Jinghang's victory celebration.
The wedding took place at the Amber Palace, the largest hotel on the Yuexi Peninsula. It was an extravagant affair, with pavilions erected for miles and a grand procession of red carriages. Daimyō from various nations and even the Five Kage attended to offer their congratulations. The scale of the event rivaled that of the Five Kage Summit. They received a staggering six hundred million ryō in gifts, and the banquet extended across half the food street in a flowing feast. After all, the marriage of the Kazekage and Konoha's Princess couldn't be anything less than grand.
The details of the event were too numerous to recount, but one thing was certain: two people drank themselves into oblivion that day—Jiraiya, one of the Legendary Sannin, and Pakura, Sunagakure's secretary-general.
Eight months later, Tsunade gave birth to a baby boy named Jingyan.
The little one was now three years old and had just started attending Sunagakure's kindergarten. He looked almost identical to Jinghang, as if they had been cast from the same mold, except for his hair, which had a slight Tiffany-blue hue.
As the saying goes, "Three years old shows the man."Jingyan was not only bright and clever from a young age but also inherited the exceptional genes of both parents. According to tests conducted by Tsunade, the honorary head of the medical department, the boy carried Jinghang's Magnet Release kekkei genkai and seemed to have inherited his mother's superhuman strength and rapid recovery abilities as dominant traits. (For those curious about the genetics behind this, refer to Professor Zhao Shouyuan's works on genetic science.) However, as Jingyan was still young, his abilities had yet to manifest fully. His future potential was limitless.
At this moment, little Jingyan was gleefully perched on his father's shoulders, swaying back and forth. Jinghang, usually too busy with work to spend much time with him, had personally come to pick him up from kindergarten today, much to the boy's delight.
"I say, Rasa, what's the deal with you and Karuke? You've been living together for almost two years now. Isn't it time to make it official? The girl followed you all the way from the Land of Rain; you owe her that much," Jinghang teased.
"By the end of the year, I'll handle it once things settle down. When the time comes, I'll need to take leave, so make sure to approve it," Rasa replied.
"No problem! I'll give you three months off and throw in a big red envelope," Jinghang promised without hesitation.
Jinghang was quite invested in Rasa's personal matters—not just out of friendship but also because of the potential future generation. With the village currently thriving and educational resources abundant, Jinghang hoped Rasa's future children, especially Temari, Kankurō, and Gaara, could be well-nurtured. After all, they could form a significant portion of Sunagakure's next generation of elites.
After picking up Karuke from the logistics department, the group of three adults and one child happily made their way to Jinghang's villa.
"Brother-in-law's back!"
As soon as the four entered, Shinobu Senju, who was lounging on the sofa eating fruit, jumped up in excitement.
Shinobu held great respect for his brother-in-law, not only because Jinghang had once saved his life but also because of Jinghang's incredible strength and charisma. Jinghang's legendary battle against the Third Raikage during the first World Ninja Way Tournament had become a widely told story across the ninja world. Moreover, Jinghang had turned Sunagakure, once on the brink of bankruptcy, into a thriving village. For Shinobu, who aspired to become Hokage, Jinghang was nothing short of a role model.
"Uncle, carry me! Let's play the swing!" Jingyan, still perched on Jinghang's shoulders, reached out his little hands toward Shinobu.
"Alright! Let's play the swing." Shinobu extended his hands.
"Wood Release: Forest Formation Technique!"
From Shinobu's arms, wooden vines extended and intertwined, forming a wooden rocking chair in front of Jinghang.
Before Jinghang could even react, little Jingyan had already scrambled down from his father's shoulders and climbed onto the Wood Release rocking chair. Under Shinobu's control, the chair gently swayed back and forth, and the uncle and nephew duo had a great time.
Hmm, his mastery of Wood Release seems quite impressive. His chakra control is on par with the "future" Yamato (Tenzo). It looks like Konoha has been heavily investing in his training over the years. He's likely to pass the Jōnin exam this time.
"Hey, you're back! Go wash your hands; dinner's almost ready," Tsunade called out from the kitchen, wiping her hands on her apron. Despite having given birth, her figure hadn't suffered in the slightest. If anything, she looked even more radiant and alluring.
Dinner was sumptuous and delicious, and the group enjoyed lively conversations over drinks.
"By the way, brother-in-law, my master asked me to give you this letter," Shinobu said, pulling an envelope from his pocket and handing it to Jinghang.
Orochimaru?Jinghang was a bit surprised. He opened the letter, which contained only a single line:
"Let's meet in Sunagakure three months from now. Yours, Orochimaru."
It was typical of Orochimaru's cautious nature—not leaving anything too important in writing.
"What's your master been up to lately?" Jinghang asked.
"Oh, he's been holed up in his lab for years now. Ever since I became a Chūnin, he hasn't been training me in ninjutsu anymore. I have no idea what he's working on," Shinobu replied, shaking his head. He had no interest in Orochimaru's test tubes and beakers.
Research, huh? That's good. It looks like Orochimaru has discovered the wonders of life sciences. In a few years, he'll probably start conducting human experiments in Konoha. He's likely after something and needs my support. Well, that'll depend on what he offers in return.
After dinner, Jinghang asked Tsunade to take care of Shinobu and Karuke while he and Rasa retreated to the study to finish discussing unfinished administrative matters.
"So, what's going on with Iwagakure?" Jinghang asked bluntly.
"According to intelligence from Rouzhao, Ōnoki's son, Kitsuchi, and his faction have been quite restless. It seems they've also found a way to break Master Bunpuku's sealing technique," Rasa reported.
"Oh?" Jinghang immediately became alert.
Master Bunpuku's sealing techniques were among the best in the ninja world. If they managed to release that old man, it would spell trouble for Sunagakure.
"Have your intelligence division closely monitor Iwagakure's movements. Deploy Sasori's Second Division to Black Wind Fortress under the guise of field training, just in case," Jinghang instructed solemnly.
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