Chapter 149:
In the early morning, a sliver of sunlight slipped through the gap in the window, casting a warm glow into the room.
Orochimaru stirred, feeling the warmth of the sun. Tsunade, resting her head on his arm, slowly opened her eyes, a contented smile on her face.
"Awake so early?" she murmured.
"It's not that early," Orochimaru replied. "Do you want breakfast?"
"Whatever you feel like making," she said with a soft laugh.
"Then hand me my clothes," he said, reaching out.
"Forget it. Why don't you just stay and chat with me a little longer?"
"...All right," he said with a faint smile, settling back down.
After a night of restless energy, Orochimaru felt oddly calm. He had entered a kind of "sage mode," his mind clear and his impulses at rest. They talked idly for a while before finally getting up, grabbing a quick bite, and freshening up.