As soon as Tsunade made the decision, the journey of the three came to an end.
They found a nearby restaurant and enjoyed a hearty dinner.
With her usual no-nonsense attitude, Tsunade instructed Shizune and Karin to pack their belongings and check out immediately.
Half an hour later, in the ruins of the Land of Whirlpools.
Kiyoshi used the Flying Thunder God Jutsu, bringing Tsunade, Shizune, Karin, and others from the Land of Fire's capital back to this familiar place.
"The Land of Whirlpools…. back here again." Tsunade murmured as she surveyed the desolate area around them.
It was already past eight in the evening. A full, bright moon hung in the sky, casting a silvery glow over the barren landscape.
Shizune and Karin were both surprised, they hadn't expected to return here so soon, less than two weeks after their last visit.
"Well, let's make ourselves comfortable here first. Wood Style: Four Pillars House Jutsu."
After a glance around, Tsunade spoke, clapping her hands together as she began forming seals.
Before Kiyoshi could make a move, she slammed her hands onto the ground, summoning a three-room wooden house that rose steadily from the earth, situating itself before the group.
With another series of seals, Tsunade made glowing flowers bloom on the walls of the wooden house and surrounding trees, casting a warm, soft light that illuminated the area.
While it wasn't quite as bright as daylight, the scene was far better lit than it would have been with candles—comparable to the warm glow of household lamps.
This was a technique that Kiyoshi had developed in combination with Wood Style, focusing on functionality for daily life and enhancing the Four Pillars House Jutsu with a natural, pollution-free light source that was both energy-efficient and cost-effective.
"It's late, so let's rest here tonight and renovate the place tomorrow," Tsunade said with a satisfied clap of her hands, admiring her handiwork.
Kiyoshi nodded, smiling. As long as Tsunade was willing to settle down, he was happy with her decision.
After all, she'd been wandering for so long, taking her apprentices wherever she went, without a stable place to live.
While it was a carefree lifestyle, after over a decade of such a life, it was only natural to feel a sense of compassion for her.
"It's getting late. Let's all get some rest." Tsunade stretched with a yawn, displaying her impressive figure, before patting her sore shoulders.
"Tomorrow morning, Kiyoshi, take Shizune and Karin back to Konoha."
Seeing a rare moment of free time, Kiyoshi looked at Shizune and grinned, "Shizune-senpai, let me guide you in some training."
Shizune's cheeks flushed, but the opportunity to spend time alone with him was welcome, especially after she had just entrusted herself to this younger man.
She smiled softly, "Thank you, Kiyoshi."
"Alright, then…." Tsunade gave Kiyoshi a brief, annoyed glance as Shizune's gaze lingered on him with fondness, but she made no move to interfere.
Tsunade was fully aware of her own role in Kiyoshi's life, she'd never entertained the thought of marriage with him.
She merely saw Kiyoshi as a casual lover, and in her mind, their relationship would remain secret.
For years, Shizune had followed her loyally, moving from place to place, without complaint or desire for recognition.
Seeing her go with Kiyoshi left Tsunade with a slight pang of reluctance. Shizune was a girl with such a pure heart that even Tsunade couldn't bring herself to feel jealous.
Soon enough, Tsunade claimed the master bedroom without hesitation.
After a bath, a tired Karin quickly retired to an adjoining room to rest, collapsing on her futon and drifting off to sleep.
Earlier that day, she had accompanied Tsunade and Shizune on house calls and later to the casino, where she'd acted as Tsunade's assistant.
Exhausted, she fell asleep almost immediately.
Meanwhile, Shizune followed Kiyoshi to "train" in their usual way.
"Senpai, you're looking more and more beautiful." After two hours of "training," Kiyoshi, as usual, proceeded with a careful and gentle massage treatment on Shizune.
With Tsunade's techniques passed down to him, his medical skills were nearly as refined as hers, and he applied precise chakra manipulation to enhance the effects.
"Really? It's all thanks to you, Kiyoshi." Shizune, weak and blushing, lay there, her face flushed as she resisted meeting his gaze.
The sensation was intensely comforting, and she shivered as he continued his work, pressing gently yet firmly with his warm chakra.
"Kiyoshi."
"Yes?" he responded, his eyes glinting with amusement as he leaned close and whispered a suggestion in her ear.
"What? Together?" Shizune's cheeks flushed even deeper, and her heart began to race.
Gently, he pressed his hand on her shoulder and asked with a smile, "Would you not want to?"
"I…. of course not, it's just." Flustered and out of options, Shizune, like a little lamb before the wolf, relented with a soft murmur, "Alright. but don't cause any trouble."
"Of course, senpai. Don't you trust me?" he replied, smiling.
Shizune gave him a side-eye, still blushing.
Her shy, reserved demeanor had unwittingly made her fall completely under Kiyoshi's spell, and even Tsunade wasn't immune to his playful advances.
His reputation for getting into mischief wasn't without merit.
It wasn't clear how long had passed, but when Shizune finally emerged from her bath, her face was glowing with a rosy flush.
Despite his invitation to stay, she politely declined, stepping out of his room as quietly as she could, her legs trembling slightly, almost losing her balance.
"You pervert…. not staying with Shizune, and you're back here already?" Tsunade spoke from the master bedroom.
She had been tossing and turning, wondering if he would come to her, and now here he was, slipping under the covers to nestle close.
"Hehe, senpai's too shy and ran back," Kiyoshi said with a grin, glancing at Tsunade's pendant as he settled next to her.
"Hmph, that foolish girl…. only she would fall for your sweet talk, not even knowing which way is up," she huffed, playfully pinching his nose with a hint of jealousy.
However, she was pleased to notice that he'd had the decency to clean up before joining her.
While she could tolerate Shizune's presence, she preferred that Kiyoshi come to her fresh, without the lingering scent of another woman.
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