On the path outside Konoha, the setting sun dyed the clouds crimson.
Shun and Tsunade walked side by side, the distant Hokage Rock appearing exceptionally majestic in the twilight.
Shun looked up at the statues of the past Hokage and suddenly laughed, "Tsunade, if there ever comes a day, I want you to become the Fifth Hokage."
Tsunade snorted lightly, her tone laced with self-mockery. "I have no interest in being Hokage. Buried in documents all day, how boring."
Shun's eyes held a cunning smile, and he deliberately drew out his words, "Once you become the Fifth Hokage, I'll be able to tell people that my ideal is to be 'the Hokage's man'."
After they had been together for a while, Tsunade instantly understood the meaning behind his words. Her face flushed slightly, and she raised her hand to hit him.
Shun laughed loudly and dodged. The two chased and played on the road leading to the village, as if they had returned to their youth.
As they were about to reach the gates of Konoha, a red figure suddenly darted out from beside the gate.
"Shun!"
Yukari rushed into his arms like a gust of wind, her slender arms tightly wrapped around his waist.
Her cheek pressed against his chest, her voice full of joy, "You're finally back."
Shun subconsciously hugged her, his palm gently stroking her red hair. "Yes, Yukari, I'm back."
Yukari took a deep breath in his arms, her body suddenly stiffening. She smelled it, a faint Osmanthus fragrance, a little like… the unique scent of a mature woman that Tsunade had.
She turned her head to look at Tsunade, who was standing beside them. Although Tsunade was already 37 years old, she had the Yin Seal, so she maintained the appearance of a 27-year-old.
She clutched Shun's clothes tightly, her knuckles turning white from the effort.
Yukari's heart began to tremble. Tsunade is so beautiful, her figure is also good, her strength is immense, and she's one of the legendary Sannin. She can't compare at all.
'Wuwuwu… Shun… will he not want me anymore?'
She slowly raised her head, her red eyes glistening with tears, her voice trembling slightly. "Shun, why do you smell like Tsunade-sama? Are you two together?"
Shun's expression froze, momentarily unsure how to explain, "Yukari… I…"
Tears welled up in Yukari's eyes, but she held them back, not crying out. "Tsunade-sama's figure is perfect and her strength is immense. I… I can't compare at all."
She clearly wanted to appear more mature, more generous, but her tears fell uncontrollably.
"Shun, will you not want me anymore?"
Shun couldn't stand to see her cry. These words were like a dull knife, stabbing fiercely into his chest.
He suddenly gripped Yukari's hand, his voice low and firm. "Yukari, what nonsense are you talking about? How could I not want you?"
Yukari lowered her head, her tears finally falling, hitting the ground and splashing tiny specks of dust.
"But… Tsunade-sama is so beautiful, her figure is so good, and her temperament is so noble. If I were a man, I would definitely choose her too."
Tsunade, standing to the side, looked down at her proud curves, a faint smile appearing on her lips.
But in her heart, she thought, 'This kid really got lucky, finding such an interesting girl.'
Looking at the seventeen-year-old girl with tears streaming down her face, Tsunade felt a strange pang of bitterness in her heart.
'Seriously… why am I competing with a young girl?'
She took a deep breath, stepped forward, and gently ruffled Yukari's red hair, her tone uncharacteristically gentle. "Silly girl, what are you thinking about?"
Yukari looked up, her eyes misty with tears, pointing at Tsunade.
Tsunade smiled and continued, "I'm twenty years older than you. In a few more years, I'll have wrinkles at the corners of my eyes. But you're still young, with infinite possibilities in the future."
Her voice was very soft, as if she was comforting Yukari, and also as if she was convincing herself.
Shun looked at Tsunade, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes.
He reached out and wiped away Yukari's tears, saying earnestly, "Yukari, to me, you are unique."
Yukari's tears were still flowing, but her gaze had stabilized slightly.
Tsunade looked at the two of them, suddenly feeling a little suffocated in her chest.
She took a step back and waved her hand, feigning nonchalance. "Alright, you two chat. I need to report to the Hokage building."
She turned and left, her high heels clicking crisply on the stone path.
The setting sun stretched her shadow long, making her appear somewhat lonely.
Shun watched Tsunade's retreating back, wanting to speak but holding back.
Yukari gently tugged his sleeve and asked softly, "Shun… is Tsunade angry?"
Shun was silent for a moment, then finally sighed and ruffled her hair.
"Let's go home."
Yukari nodded, obediently following beside him but her gaze couldn't help but turn towards the direction Tsunade had left.
…
Soon, the two returned home.
Yukari's cheeks were slightly flushed, and her fingers gently rubbed the rim of her teacup, seemingly deliberating her words.
Shun stood to the side, watching her with some apprehension.
Finally, Yukari looked up, a slight smile on her lips. "Shun, you've only been gone for three days, and you've already hooked up with Tsunade-sama?"
Shun was stunned, not expecting her to ask so directly.
He cleared his throat, somewhat awkwardly rubbing his nose. "Yukari, aren't you angry?"
Yukari tilted her head, her red hair falling over her shoulders, her tone light. "I'm not angry. The fact that you could charm Tsunade-sama means my man is very attractive."
Shun was speechless for a moment, sighing inwardly.
He walked over and sat beside her, reaching out to pinch her cheek. "Just as you said, I am that attractive man."
Yukari burst out laughing, a hint of complexity flashing in her eyes.
She whispered, "But Tsunade-sama is so outstanding, will you like her more?"
Shun looked at her, silent for a moment, then reached out and pulled her into his arms, his chin gently resting on the top of her head.
His voice was low and serious. "Yukari, you are different from her. I like you because you are you, not because of how you compare to anyone else."
Yukari leaned against his chest, listening to his strong heartbeat, her lips unconsciously curving upwards.
She asked softly, "What about Tsunade-sama?"
Shun paused, then finally sighed, "She is also very special."
Smelling Tsunade's scent on him again, Yukari said with distaste, "Shun, you're all sweaty now, go take a shower."
Shun tugged her hand. "How about we shower together?"