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Aoba carried the tea back over, looking at the two who were politely exchanging words, feeling very puzzled.
In the past, whenever Tsunade saw him bring back other girls, although nothing showed on the surface, she would actually display an appropriate amount of jealousy behind the scenes.
'So why this time, when facing Seramu, is there not only very little jealousy, but instead a feeling of mutual appreciation, like regretting not meeting sooner?'
'Could it be because Seramu also practiced the Yin Seal?'
'Or maybe because both of them are leaders who wholeheartedly want to retire?'
'Or is it because, in some sense, the two of them can be considered people of the same generation?'
Just like Aoba's final guess, that was exactly how Tsunade was thinking.
Whether it was Shizune or Konan, or even Uchiha Mikoto, they could only be considered her juniors.
When Tsunade faced them, it was like being reminded of her age at every moment.
But Seramu was different. Seramu had already been a mother twenty years ago.
If you really counted it, the two of them were about the same generation.
So when Tsunade saw her, that feeling naturally disappeared, and her impression immediately improved a lot.
And Seramu's thoughts were similar to Tsunade's.
Back then, she thought that her age was so much older than Aoba's that she didn't even dare to express her feelings.
It wasn't until later, when she heard that this guy not only had several girlfriends at home, but even one who was nearly forty years older than him, that she finally made up her mind internally.
And after another twenty years of settling her thoughts, she completely firmed up her resolve.
So whether it was the Yin Seal, or Seramu's very existence, she was filled with gratitude.
In short, the two of them chatted so happily that Aoba and Sara, sitting to the side, couldn't find any chance to get a word in.
Sara was already listening herself sleepy, her little head bobbing up and down, looking extremely cute.
"Sara seems a bit sleepy. How about I take her back first so she can rest for a bit," Aoba suggested after seeing how Sara looked.
Sara jolted awake the moment she heard that and quickly nodded.
Seramu glanced at the clock on the wall and suddenly realized, "It really is about the usual time for Sara's midday nap."
"In that case, Aoba, you take this girl back first."
Tsunade said to Aoba, then added a reminder, "But remember to come back before work this afternoon."
"Huh?"
"Huh what?"
Tsunade suddenly put on a stern face and reminded him unhappily, "Did you forget who Shizune and Mikoto took leave because of?"
"Alright."
Only then did Aoba remember this.
But even if he didn't come to help in the afternoon, he'd probably be dragged around Konoha by Sara anyway.
Coming to the office to help Tsunade handle work was basically the same as going on a date with Tsunade.
To Aoba, there wasn't much difference between the two.
Or rather, when staying with Tsunade in the office, it was actually more relaxing, and there were quite a few perks.
After all, they always say when you're full and warm, thoughts…
After Tsunade slept enough, she would always be more active, and then go back to sleep again.
Aoba led Sara away, while Tsunade and Seramu continued chatting.
Only this time, the topic shifted to adult matters.
———
"Sensei, I want to go to the restroom."
Just after leaving the office, Sara tugged on Aoba's hand and stopped.
"Then I'll take you to the public restroom."
"Mhm."
Aoba didn't choose to return to the office. Anyway, the public restroom in the Hokage building wasn't far.
But when they reached the restroom, Sara didn't go in. Instead, she directly turned around and hugged him.
"Sensei… here, there probably won't be anyone coming over right now, right?"
"Hm?"
Aoba froze when he heard that, not understanding what Sara meant.
He only felt that the girl's face buried against his chest was extremely hot.
"Mm!"
Sara puffed up her cheeks and lifted her head, looking at Aoba with pitiful eyes.
"Sensei, did you forget what you promised me just now?"
Aoba was stunned, and instantly understood.
With some helplessness, he cupped Sara's small face and asked seriously, "Are you sure you want to do it here? A girl's first kiss is very important."
Aoba felt like he was holding a furnace, it was even a bit hot to the touch.
Although Sara was shy, she still nodded firmly.
She didn't want to wait anymore. Even though she also wanted to find a perfect time and place, wasn't earlier better?
Only what you have in hand truly belongs to you.
"Alright then."
Aoba didn't hesitate any further. He had never been the type to drag things out. Once he made a decision, he wouldn't waver.
He lowered his head and leaned in.
Warm breaths brushed against each other's faces.
Although Sara was very proactive, her movements were extremely clumsy.
She didn't even know where to put her hands, sometimes holding onto his waist, sometimes wrapping around his neck.
Fortunately, with Aoba guiding her well, it still counted as a pretty good experience for her.
There was no awkward situation of teeth bumping into lips, or teeth knocking against each other.
When the two of them finally separated, Sara's pretty, cute face was already dyed with a vivid color like her long hair, her beautiful eyes unfocused.
Her whole body seemed to have lost its strength, softly collapsing into Aoba's arms.
"How does it feel?"
Aoba helped wipe the corner of her mouth.
Sara recovered a bit, her face red as she stammered, "Very… very comfortable. I want to do it once more."
"Then let's do it once more."
Aoba smiled and leaned in again.
Sara closed her eyes once more.
———
Aoba directly used Flying Thunder God and appeared in his bedroom.
Sara was already curled up in his arms, looking like she had fallen asleep.
It could only be said that an adult's kiss was still too stimulating for Sara. Aoba hadn't expected her to actually pass out in a daze.
At the moment, Kin and Yugito were no longer in the bedroom, and the traces Yugito had left earlier had all been cleaned up by Kin.
Only after making sure there were no other strange smells did Aoba put Sara on the bed.
Then he walked out of the bedroom.
Kin was washing dishes in the kitchen. Yugito was lying on the sofa. Uzuki Yugao and Karin had already left.
"Kin, if you keep spacing out, you'll have to mop the floor again later."
He walked into the kitchen, looked at the sink that was almost overflowing, then glanced at Kin who was lost in thought, and couldn't help but remind her.
"Huh? Ah!"
Kin snapped back to her senses when she heard his voice, noticed that the water was about to overflow from the sink, and hurriedly turned off the faucet.
"I'm very sorry, Lord Aoba."
After apologizing, she resumed washing the dishes, not daring to look at him even once the entire time.
Seeing her reddened ears, Aoba knew that she still hadn't fully gotten over what happened in the morning.
"After I left, did Yugito bully you anymore?"
Kin's ears turned even redder.
"No… no. Yugito still hasn't spoken to me at all until now."
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