After the report to Hiruzen Sarutobi regarding the Second Ninja War, Tsunade stepped out of the Hokage Building alongside Orochimaru, Jiraiya, and the White Fang.
But the mont she reached the entrance, her brows furrowed.
The brat wasn't there.
It was unlike Guts to not wait for her, and the absence nagged at her.
She asked around and eventually found a patrolling ninja who inford her that Guts had wandered off toward the training grounds outside the village—with Kurenai Yuhi.
With a scowl tightening on her face, Tsunade made her way there.
When she arrived, what she saw nearly made a vein pop in her temple.
Under the shade of a tree, Guts lay comfortably in Kurenai's lap, completely passed out, while the girl sat frozen like a deer caught in a genjutsu.
Furious, Tsunade marched over and yanked Guts up by the ear.
"Wha—?!"
Guts jolted awake, twisting around to see Tsunade looming above them.
Kurenai, cheeks flushed red, covered her face in panic. She looked as if she was about to explode from embarrassnt.
"S-Sorry! I have to go—ho! Right away!"
Kurenai stamred, springing to her feet and dashing off without waiting for a reply.
Now, only the two of them were left.
"Did I interrupt your little romantic picnic?"
Tsunade asked, her voice sharp with sarcasm and a not-so-hidden smirk.
Still rubbing his ear, Guts looked up and grinned.
"If you're jealous, you can lend your lap next ti. Might be more comfortable, actually…"
His eyes shalessly trailed down her long legs.
Unlike the lean, delicate look most girls aid for, Tsunade's legs were toned, full of strength and elegance—undeniably the kind n dread of. Lying on them would be a privilege.
Thud!
A solid fist slamd into his shoulder, making him grunt. Tsunade hadn't used chakra, but even without it, she packed enough power to leave a bruise.
"Try that line again and I'll rearrange your teeth," she growled.
Guts plopped down onto the grass and casually patted the spot across from him.
"Alright, alright. So, what's the big deal?"
Tsunade sat down, still fuming, and looked at him seriously.
"The Third told . Soone from Root saw you visiting White Fang the other day. That alone is enough to put a target on your back."
"Let guess. Danzo's pissed?" Guts asked, unconcerned.
Tsunade gave a sharp nod.
"More than pissed. Suspicious. That old snake doesn't like people he can't control. You showing initiative, making connections—it makes you dangerous to him."
"So what? He's gonna spread rumors? I don't have a reputation to ruin."
"No. If Danzo wants to deal with soone like you, he won't bother with words. He'll go for sothing direct."
"Assassination?"
Guts said it flatly, as if talking about the weather.
Tsunade didn't answer, which said enough.
He sighed, leaning back on his elbows.
"Well, I don't have family for him to use against . Maybe Might Duy and Guy. You, maybe. Kurenai. That's about it."
"Exactly why I'm not taking chances," she said.
"You'll be moving in with . Starting today."
Guts blinked. "Huh? Wait—cohabitation?"
"Don't flatter yourself!" she snapped.
"I'm just keeping an eye on you so you don't get gutted in your sleep."
He looked at her for a mont, then smirked.
"Well, it's not the worst deal. Better than my rundown apartnt, that's for sure. Princess Senju's mansion, huh? Sounds cozy."
An hour later, they stood in front of her estate.
Tsunade opened the door and pointed at a room down the hall.
"You'll stay in my brother's old room. Mine's across from it. If you so much as touch the doorknob to my room, I'll bury you where you stand."
"No thanks,"
Guts said, already walking toward the room next to Nawaki's.
"I'll take this one."
Tsunade blinked. "That's not the one I told you—"
"I'm not trying to replace your brother,"
Guts called back from inside the room.
"That room's got too much history. I'll take the empty one."
Tsunade stood there for a mont, watching his figure disappear inside, then sighed.
He really was a strange kid.
Stubborn, reckless, shaless—and smarter than he let on.
She shook her head and closed the door behind her.
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