Back in Konoha.
Danzo could sense that Kaguya was staying in the residence he had prepared for her.
"You go on ahead," he said as he gently set down Yūhi Kurenai from his arms.
She gave him a grateful look, which only made things more awkward for Danzo.
Even though he hadn't personally taken action, she'd been kidnapped because of him.
It had been Kurenai herself who asked to return to Konoha, and only then did Danzo realize the extent of it all.
Rising up on her toes, she planted a kiss on his cheek.
"When you miss me, come find me. I'll always belong to you."
Her crimson eyes shimmered with emotion as her striking figure vanished at the end of the alley.
...
Danzo appeared at the Senju residence. Even though he didn't see his child directly, the bond of blood was unmistakable—such a strange and profound feeling.
"You're back, sir."
Shizune stepped forward with a respectful bow after spotting Danzo.
"Lady Tsunade is with the young master in the courtyard. I'll take you there," she said, gesturing politely before leading the way.
Watching Shizune's back as she walked ahead...
She's really grown up.
A mix of joy, nervousness, and anticipation bubbled in Danzo's heart. He straightened his back slightly and slowed his pace, wanting to savor the moment.
Of course, Danzo had already sensed everything from the beginning. Even the night he parted ways with Tsunade, he had noticed Shizune lingering outside the door.
But Shizune was Tsunade's right hand, and if Tsunade found out he was messing around with someone so close to home, she would blow a gasket.
Besides, while Shizune was graceful and charming in her own way, Tsunade—well, she was more his type.
"What are you doing here again?"
Tsunade looked at Danzo with her usual impatience as Shizune brought him over. She glanced up only briefly before turning her attention back to calming the baby in her arms.
But beneath that annoyed tone, Danzo could clearly sense the happiness, the longing, and the warmth she was trying to hide.
"I got held up a bit. Came straight here as soon as I got back to see you and the baby."
Danzo stepped closer and poked at the chubby cheek of the baby in Tsunade's arms, who was gobbling down his food.
The infant frowned and turned his head in protest, shaking it while still holding onto his food pouch.
"Sir, I'll take the young master to sleep," Shizune said as she gently interrupted the baby's meal, plucking him from Tsunade's arms.
The baby opened his mouth, about to cry, but she quickly and expertly popped a pacifier in.
With a few soft slurps, he calmed down.
Watching as Shizune rocked the baby and carried him away, Danzo muttered, "Still too young."
"Why are you looking at Shizune like that? I'm warning you—don't even think about it," Tsunade said as she adjusted her robe, eyeing Danzo warily.
"Relax. You know I've always liked your type."
Danzo grinned as he wrapped his arms around her and pulled her down onto the seat beside him.
"Who knows what your type is? You're always chasing something new..." she grumbled, but she leaned against him anyway, relaxing into his embrace, her eyes half-closed in comfort.
"Did you miss me?"
"What's there to miss? Who knows where you've been messing around."
Danzo smirked at her stubborn front and let his hands wander.
He leaned in, biting gently on her soft earlobe. "I missed you a lot..."
"Mmm~" Tsunade let out a soft moan and shot him a sideways glance.
"Those sweet words only work on girls like Shizune."
Despite her trembling lashes and the flush on her cheeks, Tsunade still played hard to get—even though both her heart and body clearly enjoyed it.
No... today, he would assert his rightful place as the man of the house.
If her mouth kept lying, he'd just ignore it.
He moved past her ear and started kissing down her neck.
...
By the next afternoon, the room was steeped in the lingering air of lust.
Tsunade lay sprawled across the bedding, completely boneless, like melted wax.
Her pale, voluptuous body looked like something out of a Greek oil painting—Venus herself brought to life.
Knock knock knock.
"Come in."
The door opened and Shizune entered, holding the baby in her arms. The moment she saw the scene in front of her, her face flushed deep red, and she almost forgot to breathe.
She quickly stepped inside, shut the door behind her, and placed the baby into the cradle.
Then she walked over to the bed and gently pulled the covers over Tsunade's exposed figure.
Next, she opened the window to let in some air.
She picked up the scattered clothing from the floor and tossed them into a laundry basket.
Returning to the bedside, she saw Tsunade still lying there in the same limp pose.
"Lady Tsunade, the young master needs to feed. He can't live off powdered milk forever."
Tsunade finally opened her eyes lazily, her expression seductive and half-asleep. She turned on her side, propping her head up with one arm, and yawned.
"If only you could nurse him for me... Bring him over."
Shizune blushed bright red.
The baby, newly placed in her arms, seemed absolutely starving—latching on and eating greedily.
Shizune carefully held him, worried he might choke from gulping too fast.
Tsunade watched her child suckle, a lazy, motherly smile playing on her lips.
Shizune, meanwhile, couldn't help but stare at Tsunade with curiosity.
The change was unbelievable. Danzo had only been back for one night, and yet...
Tsunade seemed like a different person.
She felt mellow, gentle—even her temper had softened. And the things she'd said earlier...
"Shizune... Shizune..."
"Ah! Yes, my lady?"
"What are you daydreaming about? He's finished—go mix him some formula."
Only then did Shizune realize the baby had drained the milk. His little hands were pawing and tugging, trying to coax out more.
His face was all scrunched up, on the verge of crying.
Flustered, Shizune hurried to soothe him and began mixing formula.
Tsunade lay in bed, unmoving, watching Shizune scurry around with disinterest.
Finally, once the baby had been fed and put to sleep, Shizune looked over at the bed.
"You didn't help me at all, Lady Tsunade."
Tsunade stretched out lazily and replied, "I just don't feel like moving today. I might not move at all."
Even her voice was slower than usual.
Still lying on her side, with no effort to cover herself despite being exposed, she didn't seem to care in the slightest.
"My lady~" Shizune sighed, stepping forward to gently pull the covers up over her again before leaving the room.
...
Before long, she returned with a basin of warm water.
Seeing that Tsunade had already fallen into a deep sleep, she set the basin beside the bed.
Carefully, she began wiping down her body.
Shizune's face grew redder and her breathing heavier as she worked.
There were so many marks left by Danzo—there was no need to be a trained intelligence ninja to figure out what had happened.
"Mmm... Not again... Go find Shizune... I'm dying..."
Shizune froze instantly.
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