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After Sasame washed the dishes, he returned to the living room and found Tsunade staring blankly on the sofa.
"What are you thinking about?" he asked, sitting beside her.
"I feel like Mikoto was a bit strange today," Tsunade said, leaning naturally against his shoulder.
"Strange? How so?" Sasame's heart skipped a beat. Did she discover something?
"Just a feeling, you know?" Tsunade tilted her head, her eyes narrowing as she stared at him for a moment before turning away.
"Oh," Sasame leaned into her ear and exhaled. "I felt you were a bit too obvious today too."
"Huh?" Tsunade rubbed her ear, her eyes showing confusion. "Was I?" She believed she had been very restrained.
"Of course you were," Sasame smiled. "Your eyes, full of affection, were probably noticed by her."
"Then... what do I do?" Tsunade's body trembled, her face alternating between pale and red. Panic and shyness mixed together. She couldn't imagine how she would face Mikoto Uchiha if she found out about them.
"It's fine. Even if Aunt Mikoto saw something, she wouldn't believe it," Sasame said, looking at her rarely adorable expression, then leaned down and kissed her cheek. Anyway, Mikoto Uchiha already knows, and she wouldn't dare say anything. Otherwise, she'd be severely punished.
"It's all your fault!" Tsunade exclaimed, blushing with anger. She instinctively raised her right hand and elbowed him. Sasame was hit in the chest by her arm. Hmm, felt nothing. Instead, Tsunade's exaggerated movement allowed Sasame to catch a glimpse of a beautiful sight. His gaze followed her collar, and a radiant light immediately burst forth from the deep valley within.
"Hmph, you're such a pervert," Tsunade noticed his gaze, pouted, and asked, "Why are you never serious?"
"What are you talking about?" Sasame chuckled. "Looking at beautiful scenery helps you live longer."
"Nonsense," Tsunade glared at him, then reached out and pinched his waist, twisting it. "If Mikoto finds out, you're dead!"
"I'm truly wronged!" Sasame couldn't help but retort. "You're the one who was exposed, so why blame me?"
"Are you not listening to me now that you're Hokage?" Tsunade got up and sat back down, causing a magnificent ripple.
"Of course I listen to what my sister says," Sasame said, smiling as he embraced her.
"Then it's your fault today," Tsunade said unreasonably.
"Yes, it's my fault," Sasame's right hand naturally moved down, finding her plump thigh. "I'll apologize to you right now." Tsunade was slightly startled, and a look of alarm appeared on her face. She wanted to escape but couldn't.
Night fell. Shizune opened the door.
"I..." She suddenly sniffed; a faint scent permeated the air. Instantly, her face turned scarlet. Shizune took a deep breath and quickly retreated to her room. She knew it would be another sleepless night.
The next day. Sasame yawned and bumped into Shizune.
"Didn't sleep well last night?" he asked, noticing Shizune's grim complexion.
"..." Shizune glared at him, said nothing, and hurried to the restroom. Sasame rubbed his chin, suddenly remembering he'd been too engrossed yesterday and forgotten to set up a soundproofing barrier. What a sin. He finally understood why Shizune would react that way. But since it was done, there was nothing he could do.
After breakfast, Sasame went to the Hokage Office. Mainly because Tsunade was sleeping in. With only him and Shizune at home, it felt quite awkward.
"Sasame," Kurenai Yuhi knocked and entered. "Two ninjas from the Hidden Mist Village are here. They say they want to see you."
"Hidden Mist Village?" Sasame was startled, a little surprised. But he quickly remembered what it was about: an alliance. After all, Lady Mizukage Mei Terumī had paid with her first kiss. In addition, there was a Byakugan.
"Have them go to the conference room," Sasame waved his hand.
"Yes," Kurenai Yuhi turned and left. Sasame waited for a moment, then headed to the conference room. He opened the door and saw two people. One was quite familiar: Ao. The cyclops, with his right eye covered, which was a Byakugan. One of the Hidden Mist Village's most renowned Jonin. Sasame had once fought alongside him. However, he had worn a mask then, so Ao didn't know. Now, also due to Sasame, he had become a true cyclops. But he himself didn't have too many complaints. As a ninja, his love for the Hidden Mist Village surpassed the value of a Byakugan. The other was a shy-looking young man. Blue short hair, wearing glasses, carrying two large swords. Chōjūrō. The future Sixth Mizukage. One of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist, user of the Twin Swords: Hiramekarei. Sasame hadn't quite expected to see him. It seemed the Hidden Mist Village indeed had no one else to rely on. Mei Terumī had been forced to train youngsters. Unfortunately, Chōjūrō couldn't handle the heavy responsibilities. Thinking about it, the Hidden Mist Village was even worse off than the Hidden Sand Village. At least they had Gaara. And later, after Kankuro inherited Sasori's legacy, he became a strong fighter. The Hidden Mist Village, apart from Mei Terumī, would be hard-pressed to find a second. However, now, thanks to Sasame, they also had Zabuza Momochi and Haku, which was a stroke of luck.
"Hokage-sama," Ao immediately stood up and greeted him. "It's a pleasure to meet you. I am Ao, and this is Chōjūrō."
"Ao, I've heard your name. The Byakugan Killer, right?" Sasame smiled and sat in the main seat.
"Hokage-sama, you flatter me," Ao quickly waved his hand. "Compared to you, it's not worth mentioning." He and Chōjūrō had heard about Sasame single-handedly suppressing the Hidden Sand Village on their way here. The Hidden Mist Village's overall strength wasn't much higher. In other words, if Sasame wished, he could wipe them all out. Ao didn't want the Hidden Mist Village to suffer the same fate as the Hidden Sand Village. Tailed Beasts and all ninjutsu handed over. That was truly tragic. Besides, Mei Terumī had already warned them not to conflict with Konoha Village. Under various factors, Ao appeared very humble.
"Is there something the Hidden Mist Village sent you two for?" Sasame asked, knowing full well the reason.
"The Hidden Mist Village wishes to form an alliance with Konoha Village," Ao immediately stood up, took out a glass bottle, and said, "This Byakugan is our sincerity." To be honest, after knowing the Hidden Sand Village's plight, he didn't think a single Byakugan counted as sincerity. But Mei Terumī hadn't given any other instructions. Ao carefully observed Sasame, fearing he might get angry and turn hostile. If that happened, he and Chōjūrō would be in big trouble.
"Alright," Sasame smiled, inspected the Byakugan, confirmed it was okay, and said, "We can form an alliance." Ao couldn't believe his ears. It's that simple? Incredibly smooth.
"What?" Sasame narrowed his eyes slightly. "Are you still hesitating?"
"No!" Ao quickly waved his hand. "Hokage-sama was just so straightforward that Ao didn't quite react."
"Did you bring the alliance agreement?" Sasame asked nonchalantly. The real price was paid by your Mizukage herself.
"Yes," Ao took out two scrolls, opened them, and placed them in front of Sasame. Mei Terumī's name was already signed on them. As long as Sasame also signed his name, the alliance would be formed. In fact, it was just a piece of paper. Alliances and such had no mandatory effect. But the necessary procedures still had to be followed. Sasame signed both names, keeping one scroll.
"Do you have anything else?"
"No," Ao held the scroll, subconsciously shaking his head, his expression a little dazed.
"You can play in Konoha Village for a few days, or you can return to report now," Sasame's words were undoubtedly a dismissal. Ao and Chōjūrō bowed slightly, then turned and left the Hokage Office.
Sasame picked up the glass bottle and appeared in the Hyuga clan compound.
"Uncle Hiashi, a gift for you."
"Is this a Byakugan? Where did you get it?" Hiashi Hyuga's eyes widened, asking instinctively. At this moment, he even suspected Sasame had dug it up from his family's ancestral grave. But on second thought, with his strength, why would he care about a Byakugan?
"The one from the Hidden Mist Village," Sasame said casually.
"Hidden Mist Village..." Hiashi Hyuga immediately remembered Ao, the Byakugan Killer. He exhaled. A Byakugan left outside had always been a thorn in the Hyuga clan's side. But because Ao was in the Hidden Mist Village, they couldn't retrieve it.
"Thank you," Hiashi Hyuga took the glass bottle, his face sincere.
"It's a small matter," Sasame said calmly. "Consider it a return gift for taking the ninjutsu yesterday."
"..." Hiashi Hyuga was reminded again, and his heart couldn't help but ache. These two things aren't comparable. But since it was given, so be it.
"Hokage-sama, how about we hold a dinner party next Sunday to celebrate you taking Hanabi as your sister?" Hiashi Hyuga squeezed out a smile and asked.
"No problem," Sasame nodded. "I'll be there on time."
"Since it involves Hokage-sama, I plan to invite all the major ninja clans and the Jonin in the village to come," Hiashi Hyuga breathed a sigh of relief, then asked, "Is this appropriate?" Clearly, he wanted to maximize the impact of this event. After all, they had paid a heavy price; they needed to get their money's worth. Sasame didn't mind. "Uncle Hiashi, you decide." Hiashi Hyuga immediately smiled. Hinata marrying Sasame, and Hanabi becoming his sister. The Hyuga clan was completely tied to the currently strongest Hokage. For the next few decades, if nothing unexpected happened, they would remain prosperous. He was naturally happy.
Sasame returned to the Hokage Office.
"Teacher Sasame!" Naruto Uzumaki immediately jumped onto the desk, shouting, "We want to do missions!" Behind him were Sasuke Uchiha and Hinata Hyuga. No wonder he hadn't seen her at the Hyuga clan compound just now.
Sasame smiled and asked, "What kind of mission do you want to do?"
"A big mission, of course!" Naruto Uzumaki said, a little annoyed. "Why didn't Teacher Sasame take us to the Hidden Sand Village?" He was furious when he found out later. How could he not let him participate in something like that?!
"Don't be angry. Teacher will give you an S-rank mission this time," Sasame raised an eyebrow. "How about going to the Hidden Grass Village to find the Sage of Six Paths' legendary tools?"
"The Sage of Six Paths?!" Naruto Uzumaki immediately got excited. "Okay! I want that one!" Even Sasuke Uchiha and Hinata Hyuga couldn't help but look up, showing surprise.
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