"Lord Liuyun, did I say something wrong?"
Given the Might family's straightforward way of thinking,
they basically just say whatever comes to mind, completely unaware that they've said anything wrong.
"No, no! You're absolutely right!"
Qingshan Liuyun smiled and patted Might Dai on the shoulder.
Wrong? Absolutely not. That was absolutely right.
"Besides, even if you were wrong, I don't think the Hokage would be so magnanimous as to blame you."
",,,"
Hiruzen Sarutobi remained silent.
Do you think I can't tell you're mocking me?
However, if Hiruzen Sarutobi were to refute this, he'd have to admit he was petty in front of everyone.
He glanced at Aoyama Ryūun, then at Might Dai's earnest expression.
Even Hiruzen Sarutobi suspected that Might Dai's "straightforwardness" might just be an act.
That was incredibly infuriating. Borderline malicious.
And so, in that eerie atmosphere, the welcoming ceremony came to an end.
The end of the Third Shinobi World War
finally restored Konoha to its former bustling state.
Although many civilians were grieving the deaths of family members on the battlefield,
many other families were celebrating reunions.
,,,
"I'm finally back!"
Opening the door and looking at the familiar courtyard and two-story home, Qingshan Liuyun couldn't help but sigh.
Having traversed the Naruto world for so many years,
Qingshan Liuyun had spent most of his time in this courtyard.
He really missed it.
"It's been so long since anyone cleaned it. It's all covered in dust!"
Tsunade, who had come with him, smiled lightly; they were finally back.
But seeing the state of the home, Tsunade still voiced her thoughts.
At that moment, Shizune, Tsunade's assistant, immediately stepped forward.
"Lord Ryūun, Lady Tsunade, leave the cleaning to me!"
As she spoke, Shizune immediately began tidying the house.
Shizune might not be considered an outstanding ninja,
but she was excellent at housework.
Her cooking and cleaning skills were impeccable.
"Then I'll do it too!"
Seeing Shizune like this, Tsunade smiled, hung her coat on the rack, and prepared to join in the cleaning.
"You have such a virtuous side?"
Aoyama Ryūun looked genuinely surprised.
As he spoke, he placed Kumoki and Sakura-ten—the two swords—onto the rack in the hall.
Now that they were home, at least Kumoki and Sakura could finally rest.
"Ha! Do you think I'm not virtuous?"
Tsunade was instantly irritated.
She rarely did things like this, but it wasn't as if she couldn't.
Seeing Tsunade like that, Shizune wisely kept her mouth shut.
Her cleaning pace quickened noticeably.
She didn't dare say a word—she didn't want to get hit.
"I never said you weren't virtuous."
"So, you like virtuous women?"
Tsunade gave Aoyama Ryūun a strange look.
If that were really the case, perhaps she wouldn't mind changing her carefree personality.
Aoyama Ryūun smiled.
"I don't have any preferences like that. No matter how you are, I like you because you're Tsunade."
"Snort!"
She gave a proud huff.
Tsunade was quite satisfied with Aoyama Ryūun's answer.
, ...
By the time the house was cleaned, it was nearly dark.
Compared to Tsunade and Shizune, Aoyama Ryūun had been acting like a lord the entire time, just watching them work.
"By the way! What about that girl Kurenai? She's not sticking to you today?"
Only then did Tsunade realize:
Yuhi Kurenai, who always followed Aoyama Ryūun around like a shadow, surprisingly wasn't here today.
"The war is over. Of course Kurenai wants to go home."
Shrugging, Aoyama Ryūun answered casually.
Kurenai's father had also returned from the battlefield.
Naturally, they would want time together as a family.
Seeing Aoyama Ryūun so relaxed, Tsunade suddenly laughed.
"I have a feeling that Shinku will be coming for you very soon."
"Why?"
Aoyama Ryūun looked puzzled.
The Yuhi family should be celebrating right now—they wouldn't have time to come bother him.
"Of course it's because you slept with Kurenai Yuhi. Once Shinku finds out, he'll lose his mind."
",,,"
Tsunade said this with absolute confidence, and Aoyama Ryūun had no way to refute it.
It… did make sense.
"Amazing!"
Just as Aoyama Ryūun and Tsunade fell silent,
Shizune suddenly gasped in shock.
She felt as if she had heard something earth-shattering.
She often trained with Kurenai Yuhi, and it wasn't the first time Kurenai had confessed her feelings for Aoyama Ryūun.
Shizune had been skeptical at first—but now she realized she had been far too naive.
"Sharp?"
Tsunade's teasing expression froze.
Slowly, she turned to look at Shizune.
"So… you want to try it too?"
",,,"
Try what? Try being with Aoyama Ryūun, like Kurenai?
Shizune subconsciously glanced at Aoyama Ryūun.
Her cheeks flushed bright red, and she immediately bolted.
"Um, Lady Tsunade, I'll head back now!"
Without giving anyone a chance to speak, Shizune ran out.
",,,"
So she actually had that idea?
Tsunade felt like she was about to explode.
Having one woman chasing after him was enough—if another joined in, there would be chaos.
Seeing Aoyama Ryūun's pleased expression only fueled her irritation.
"Keep laughing. Let's see what you do when Shinku comes after you!"
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