Chapter 56: Hanzō’s Treacherous Scheme
"The baby is developing well," Tsunade said as she led Nayuki out of the bedroom.
"I'm relieved to hear that. Thank you." Nayuki touched her stomach, a budding sense of motherly love showing in her expression.
"You don't need to be polite with me," Tsunade replied warmly.
"Haha, we'll be family soon enough," Nayuki said matter-of-factly, her straightforwardness causing Tsunade to blush slightly.
"Let's go. Kawakaze is waiting," Tsunade said, guiding Nayuki back to the living room.
"Don't worry, both the baby and your sister-in-law are perfectly fine," Tsunade assured Kawakaze.
"Stay for dinner tonight. It's been a while since we've had a drink together," Kawakaze suggested with a nod, his tone light but his motives unclear.
"Okay," Tsunade agreed without hesitation.
That evening, Tsunade and Kawakaze drank to their hearts' content, the lively atmosphere easing Nayuki's mood. It had been a long time since the household felt so cheerful. Unsurprisingly, both Kawakaze and Tsunade ended up drinking too much.
In the end, the scheming Kawakaze was too drunk to act on any malicious intent. Nayuki tactfully arranged for someone to carry the two drunks to Kawakaze's room.
The next morning, Tsunade woke up in Kawakaze's arms. She barely reacted—this wasn't the first time. With a calm expression, she pushed his large hand off her, only for it to find its way back as if it had a mind of its own.