Aomi gently embraced Tsunade.
Though the action was somewhat ambiguous, the technique was gentlemanly and didn't touch any inappropriate places.
Yet even so, Tsunade's heart softened, and her entire body temperature began to rise...
Such a coincidence!
Before Aomi walked into the barracks, Tsunade was thinking about Aomi...
Her student's shoulders have quietly borne more and more responsibility and pressure as his abilities have grown.
In addition to dealing with the Hidden Mist's offensives, he has to run around like a firefighter, such as assisting at the Hidden Rock Battlefield...
Not to mention, now he has to single-handedly manage Konoha's aerial bombing unit and Root...
Back then at the Hidden Rain Battlefield, Tsunade, Jiraiya, and the others faced Hanzo as a team but couldn't defeat him, earning the humiliating title of "Sannin."
Tsunade couldn't imagine how Aomi, the one carrying Konoha on his shoulders, led the village to suppress the Ninja World Alliance Army...
But these things are out in the open, concerning the village, righteousness, and the collective.
When the night is quiet, Tsunade thinks more about the future between her and Aomi.
Though they are named as mentor and student, in fact, they don't have a true mentor-student relationship.
Upon careful reflection, Tsunade discovered that she, as a mentor, hadn't taught Aomi any respectable ninjutsu.
Instead, Aomi is like a beacon, shining into Tsunade's darkest and most confused moments, starting from a bowl of chicken soup, to covering for her during the battle with Kakuzu, and then interacting daily like family...
Not only was Tsunade's hemophobia healed, but also her broken spirit.
She, as the mentor, is the one being taught, deeply captivated by the other's charm.
Combining with what Uzumaki Mito once said — "When the time is right, if you have concerns, just deal with your granduncle, then spend time with Aomi..."
Tsunade often thinks, after the war ends, Aomi might be an adult, then there will be a chance for a new relationship to unfold in a different identity.
But Tsunade is also worried because she can't determine whether Aomi thinks the same as her...
Aomi has a gentle and equal demeanor towards every friend, helping everyone as much as he can, and Tsunade isn't exceptional.
Recalling the bits and pieces of their past together.
Tsunade realizes Aomi seemingly never had feelings beyond mentor and student towards her, or any slight overstepping behavior...
This makes her very frustrated.
But today, the progress suddenly accelerated!
No matter how gentlemanly Aomi's embrace was, from any angle, the act of a student hugging a mentor from behind is inappropriate!
Tsunade's face gradually reddened as she turned around in a panic, not knowing how to respond.
Aomi still carries Senju Tobirama's chakra within, if things go too far now, Tsunade feels uneasy...
It's a very strange mindset.
Tsunade is both concerned that her relationship with Aomi won't progress afterward, and doesn't want it to progress too quickly before the issue with Senju Tobirama's chakra is resolved...
After a moment of thought
Tsunade gently grabbed Aomi's hand, which he had wrapped around her, softly responding a little, pretending as if nothing happened, teasingly saying:
"We just saw each other not long ago... did you miss me?"
Aomi noticed Tsunade's noticeable rise in body temperature and the barely detectable tremor in her voice, slightly curling his lips.
He simply and decisively released his hands, nodded:
"I missed you, Tsunade Sensei."
Upon hearing this, Tsunade felt a surge of joy, but soon felt anxious because of Aomi's abrupt actions.
Why so straightforward?
Not even a little tug!
If you insisted on hugging me, it's actually not impossible, after all, I'm not stronger than you...
Tsunade felt very conflicted inside and turned her head to look at Aomi.
A tremor in her eyes.
Just a few months, yet Aomi's transformation is significant.
If before, Aomi was considered a handsome boy, despite being well-built, there was always a bit of boyishness...
But now, instead of a boy, it's more fitting to describe him as a young man, a man.
After the advancement of the Otsutsuki Bloodline, Aomi used Lightning Release Chakra combined with Medical Ninjutsu to temper his body day and night, further optimizing from his muscles to his skeleton, his physique extremely proportional and pleasing.
And the red-white hair color, combined with Aomi's physique, invisibly exudes an indescribable nobility...
As if an immortal descended!
[Ocean's Enchantment]: Your charm strengthens when dealing with female creatures seeking reliance, lonely hearts, and longing for companionship!
Tsunade was momentarily spellbound as she gazed, and at this moment —
With the additional talent from Terumi Mei, Aomi amusedly watched Tsunade's unblinkingly stare, is this going to have hearts in her eyes?
"Tsunade Sensei, Tsunade Sensei?"
Under Aomi's soft call, Tsunade realized her loss of composure, hurriedly coughed, and with a puzzled expression asked:
"Aomi, what's up with your hair..."
"Nothing much, Tsunade Sensei, merely part of practicing Sage Mode."
Aomi smiled warmly, signaling her not to worry, gently explaining:
"Everything is within my control, no need to worry."
Tsunade thoughtfully nodded.
She was initially worried that the white hair had something to do with her granduncle...
But since Aomi said it's under control and related to Sage Mode, it should naturally be fine.
However, just to be safe, once the war ends, she must immediately proceed with the sealing concerning Senju Tobirama...