Tsunade arrived at the hospital and went to the underground research room alone.
She took out the data and Hashirama's cells from the Storage Scroll.
At this stage, there was no one she could trust as her assistant. So she had to handle everything by herself first.
She sorted out the data systematically and put the Hashirama's cells back into the Freezer.
After organizing the piles of data and leaving the hospital, it was almost mealtime.
Tsunade started walking towards the Hatake family's place.
There was a variety of rich food on the dining table.
Thinking that he wouldn't be able to eat such good food on the battlefield, Kawaki wished he could set up another table.
When Tsunade arrived, the banquet began.
"I'm planning to take Nawaki with me tomorrow."
Kawaki just mentioned it to Tsunade at this moment.
"Then I'll leave him in your care."
Tsunade showed no emotion. Nawaki had long wanted to go to the battlefield, and now there was just this opportunity.
With Kawaki taking him, the danger was greatly reduced, so Tsunade didn't want to stop him.
"Don't worry. I'll be there."
Kawaki reached out his hand and put it on Tsunade's.
Now they didn't care if others saw them.
Nawaki lowered his head and ate meat, pretending not to see.
Minato watched with great interest, with a red - haired girl in his mind.
He had been so busy with his training recently that he had neglected her.
He decided to blame Kawaki for this.
"You can send me news through Katsuyu Sage."
Tsunade was using Katsuyu Sage as a messenger.
"Okay, let's drink."
Kawaki picked up his wine cup, and the three of them drank it all in one gulp.
Natsuki had switched to drinking milk because she was pregnant.
Wine was a good thing. The atmosphere became lively and less oppressive.
In the end, Tsunade drank too much, whether intentionally or not.
Minato was rather coy and followed Nawaki back to the Senju family's place.
He said he came to say goodbye to Kushina and would return the next day.
One (Nawaki) left, and a more important one (Tsunade) stayed. Kawaki really made a great profit this time.
Under Sakumo's shocked gaze, the still - sober Kawaki carried Tsunade back to the room.
The words "a disgrace to the family" were stuck in Sakumo's throat and he just couldn't say them.
He remembered that before he got married to Natsuki, he would blush just holding hands. It's really frustrating when comparing with others.
Kawaki returned to the room and gently laid the drunk Tsunade on the bed and took off her windbreaker.
She was still muttering unconsciously, "Come back safely."
At this moment, Kawaki had no other thoughts. Looking at the fair and somewhat innocent face in front of him.
He gently kissed her on the forehead and slept beside her.
He fell asleep holding her soft body.
Meanwhile, Minato was coaxing the angry Kushina at the Senju family's place.
He firmly blamed Kawaki for everything. Who would have thought that the "little sun" had this side too.
"Don't be angry. It was all because my teacher asked me to develop Ninjutsu.
"I just didn't have the time."
"Tomorrow I'm going to the battlefield with my teacher, so I came here to say goodbye to you."
Minato was all smiles trying to please her. Kushina turned her back to him, pouting, obviously not satisfied with Minato's way of apologizing.
"I'll be leaving early tomorrow. Won't you even look at me?"
Minato used his ultimate move: act weakly.
Kushina just couldn't bring herself to be heartless. She turned around and looked at Minato in front of her.
"I'll go see you off."
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The next day, Tsunade woke up in Kawaki's arms.
Feeling the big hand on her body, she quietly removed it.
"You're so restless even when you're asleep."
She turned to look at Kawaki, who still had his eyes closed, and brushed her light-yellow long hair under his nose.
She only took it away when he reached out to grab it. Unexpectedly, Kawaki suddenly opened his eyes and hugged her tightly in his arms.
"I'm really irritated early in the morning."
"Don't provoke me."
Kawaki curled up the corners of his mouth and held Tsunade even tighter.
The [White Rabbit] was squashed flat.
"Ouch, I have to get up."
Tsunade felt something strange on her abdomen. Her face blushed with shame, and she quickly got out of Kawaki's embrace.
Then she dashed out of the door.
"Coward."
Kawaki scolded with a low laugh. He rolled his neck and then got up too.
During breakfast, Nawaki and Minato were carrying their backpacks, and Kushina was following behind.
After breakfast, it was almost time to gather and set off. Sakumo took the package that Natsuki had packed up, and the two bid farewell to each other reluctantly.
"I'll wait for you to come back."
The battlefield was ever-changing. Natsuki just hoped that he could return safely.
"Wait for me."
Rarely, Sakumo kissed Natsuki gently on the forehead in front of everyone.
All the things Kawaki needed were put in a [Storage scroll], and he even gave this scroll to Minato to hold.
It's only right for a disciple to do some work. That's fair.
Kushina looked at Kawaki, who had his hands empty, with disdain. He didn't act like an elder at all.
"Minato, take care of yourself."
Minato nodded heavily.
"I'll miss you."
After saying this, Kushina shyly turned around. Minato was also very excited.
"I'll miss you too."
Without saying a word, Kawaki gave Tsunade a big hug first.
"If you really miss me, let's meet at the Shikkotsu Forest."
Well, the [Reverse Summoning Jutsu] has become a dating tool.
Neither of them showed the due respect to the Katsuyu Sage.
At the door of the Hatake family, the two groups of people separated.
Finally, Nawaki got a head - pat from his sister and a word: "Obey your big brother."
Otherwise, he would be the loneliest one.
When they arrived at the village entrance, a large number of Jonin, along with Chunin and Genin, had already gathered.
"Kawaki-kun, Sakumo-kun."
A figure with a shiny middle - parted hairstyle, Dai, appeared in front of Kawaki.
As expected, Aniki had called his good buddy whom he had only known for a short time.
"Dai, let's go."
At this time, Orochimaru had already given the signal to move forward.
A large group of Konoha ninjas started heading towards [The Border of the Land of Rain].
Kawaki took out a map of the Ninja World from somewhere. From Konoha to the [Land of Rain], it would take about two days for a Jonin to travel at full speed.
But now it was a large - scale troop, including Genin and supplies. It would probably take at least half a month for the march.
The [Land of Rain] is located at the border where the [Land of Fire], the [Land of Wind], and the [Land of Earth] meet.
It is adjacent to the [Land of Grass], and there is also the [Land of Taki] between it and the [Land of Iron] besides the [Land of Grass].
Kawaki couldn't understand why [Hanzō of the Salamander] would attack others without any reason. Was he just bored?
The Land of Rain is known for its frequent rainfall and numerous valleys. Although the number of Rain ninjas is relatively small, under the iron-fisted rule of Hanzō of the Salamander, they are battle - hardened warriors, especially proficient in assassination and intelligence - gathering.
Based on the map and the information he had learned from the original plot, Kawaki Hatake decided to go ahead first. The large troop was too slow. Leading the troops was Orochimaru's responsibility, and it had nothing to do with him, Kawaki Hatake.
He called Sakumo and Dai, took the two little ones with him. After greeting Orochimaru, they started to leave the main force.
Along the way, they were self - sufficient and ate plenty of wild game. Kawaki's storage scroll unexpectedly had a set of kitchen utensils, which made Sakumo, the cook, look at him differently.
This younger brother of his is really a born - to - be - served guy.
As the older brother, he even had to cook for his younger brother. Where could he go to complain about this?
After a week of forced marches, the group finally crossed the border of the Land of Fire and entered the Land of Rain.
Following the address given by Orochimaru, they found the location where Konoha's vanguard negotiation team was stationed.
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