Chapter 46: The Border of the Land of Rain
Tsunade arrived at the hospital and went straight to the underground research lab, alone. She retrieved the data and Hashirama's Cells from a storage scroll, meticulously sorting the documents into categories and returning the cells to the freezer. With no one she could fully trust to assist her, she handled everything herself. By the time she finished organizing the materials, it was nearly lunchtime.
She left the hospital and headed to the Hatake Clan's residence.
At the house, the table was already laden with an impressive spread of food. Kawakaze, thinking about the lack of luxuries on the battlefield, felt the urge to set up another table just to indulge one last time.
When Tsunade arrived, the meal began.
"I'm bringing Nawaki with me tomorrow," Kawakaze informed her casually.
"Then I'll leave him in your hands," Tsunade replied, her expression calm. Nawaki had long wanted to join the war, and with Kawakaze watching over him, she felt less worried.
"Don't worry, I'll take care of him," Kawakaze assured her, placing his hand over hers.
With no one else around to witness the gesture, Nawaki kept his head down, focusing on his food, while Minato silently observed with a knowing look. His thoughts drifted to the red-haired girl he had been neglecting due to his training, and he silently blamed Kawakaze for the distraction.
"If you have any news, pass it on through Katsuyu," Tsunade said, planning to use her summoning as a messenger.
"Understood," Kawakaze replied. "Now, let's drink!"
He raised his sake cup, and the group shared a toast. Nayuki, due to her pregnancy, sipped on milk instead. As the sake flowed, the atmosphere grew lighter, lifting the weight of the impending war.