Tsunade Can Hear My Inner Voice

Leaving the Finance Department, Tsunade was in high spirits, a wide grin spread across her face.

"Gai, you head back first. We'll stay here for the night, and tomorrow, we return to Konoha!"

"Yes, Tsunade-sama!"

Without Kakashi around, Maito Gai seemed listless, not even bothering to flash his signature grin.

This... actually felt kind of nice.

Kamizuki Hikari followed behind Tsunade as they wandered through the streets, occasionally stopping to buy things, looking for all the world like a loving couple enjoying their time together.

"Hikari, go buy me a bottle of water over there. I'm a bit thirsty." Tsunade said, pointing at a shop selling drinks in the distance.

Hikari glanced up, then extended his right hand.

Tsunade frowned. "What?"

"Money!" Hikari said matter-of-factly.

Tsunade's mouth twitched as she stared at him, full of complaints in her heart.