Kawaki and three others, along with a dog, waited in the tree until the construction team finished work, but they didn't see a single soul.
"It seems they're not going to make a move today."
"Let's come back tomorrow."
Kawaki said as he stood up on the slender branch without showing any sign of falling.
"What if they never make a move?" Tsunade voiced her doubt, staring straight at Kawaki's upright figure with her beautiful eyes.
Sakumo and Natsuki kept silent, quietly waiting for Kawaki's answer. Only the Ghost Mastiff looked around uninterestedly.
Kawaki was standing high above. His eyes almost got fixed on a certain part of Tsunade's body. It was only after hearing Tsunade's question that he came back to his senses and spoke.
"For now, it's just probing."
"Let's set a three - day limit. If there's still no movement..."
He habitually kept them in suspense.
"Come on, if you don't tell us, I'll kick you," Sakumo was clearly fed up with this show - offy younger brother. The irritable White Fang had emerged.
"Cough, cough," Tsunade pretended to cough to hide her smile.
"Alright, I'll tell you. On the fourth day, we'll let the construction team start large - scale construction. But doing so will inevitably cause casualties among the civilians. I hope this old fox will show up in these three days."
Kawaki sighed as he spoke. In the ninja world, civilians were ultimately the most vulnerable.
"Well, there's no other way. We'll just do our best then," Tsunade isn't over - compassionate. Knowing the cruelty of the ninja world, she can only try her best to reduce civilian casualties.
After hearing his younger brother's speech, Sakumo gracefully leaped forward and gradually disappeared. Natsuki and the Ghost Mastiff followed closely behind.
"Let's go back and have a meal, Tsunade - chan."
"Okay."
The two walked side by side towards the Hatake family's place.
"Tsunade - chan, what's your dream?" Kawaki casually asked, using a well - known line.
"Me? Oh, it's me?" Tsunade was a bit slow to react. What was a dream? Would having twins count? A boy like Kawaki and a girl like herself. As she thought about it, her face began to flush.
"Who else could it be if not you?" Kawaki looked around and shrugged.
"I don't have any dreams. This is good enough," Tsunade suddenly spoke coyly, which made Kawaki a bit uncomfortable.
"I think you should have a lofty dream," Kawaki imagined Tsunade in a Hokage robe, thinking it might be quite interesting.
"What kind of dream?" Tsunade just went along and asked.
"You're destined to become the Hokage. Only you can inherit the village built by the First and Second Hokage. You can safeguard their hard - won achievements. I think Lady Mito would also like to see that," Kawaki said seriously, imposing three major responsibilities on Tsunade and stunned her.
"Really? Me, becoming the Hokage?" Tsunade still sounded skeptical. Me? The Hokage? Can Konoha afford my mistakes?
"Yes, it's you. I think your future husband and children will be proud of you. What do you think, Tsunade - chan?" Kawaki was using manipulative persuasion on Tsunade, almost frying her brain.
"I think..."
"
"I can do it. I'll work hard."
Tsunade was completely fired up. The twins would be proud of having a mother who is the Hokage.
Her husband would also be proud of her. In an instant, becoming the Hokage had become her lofty dream.
"Then, what's your dream, Kawaki-kun?"
"My dream is to be proud of you."
Kawaki stared into Tsunade's eyes, his voice gentle, and the love in his eyes almost overflowing.
"We're almost there."
Tsunade felt embarrassed under his gaze, blushing all over her face. She took the lead and landed on the land. They were not far from the Hatake family.
Everything should be in moderation. Kawaki didn't press on with his words.
He followed Tsunade leisurely, looking at her voluptuous figure in front, smiling cheerfully.
They entered the house and went to the dining room.
Sakumo and Natsuki were already seated. The Ghost Mastiff was even gobbling up the beef.
Seeing Kawaki come in, it dragged its food bowl and disappeared from the dining room.
The dog and Kawaki couldn't be in the same room.
Kawaki arranged for Tsunade to sit next to him, and the dinner began.
After downing three cups of soy - sauce flavored drinks, everyone started chatting.
The atmosphere became lively.
"Aniki Sakumo, do you think I can become the Hokage?"
Tsunade was obviously very enthusiastic about becoming the Hokage now. Taking advantage of the alcohol, she wanted to see what others thought.
"Cough, cough."
Sakumo didn't know why she had such a ridiculous idea.
Can Konoha afford your failures?
Isn't Orochimaru stronger than you?
"You drank too fast, too fast."
"You're of the direct bloodline of the Senju clan. There's no doubt about your qualification to be the Hokage."
Sakumo organized his words, not mentioning whether Tsunade could actually become the Hokage.
"I think you can. Tsunade, you can be the first female Hokage of Konoha."
"Set an example for our female ninjas."
Natsuki was also a heroic woman. Saying so, she clinked glasses with Tsunade and took a drink.
"Don't worry. We'll be your strongest backing."
"Just go all out. I'll support you from behind."
Seeing that his PUA effect was good, Kawaki came up with a tender policy, using both methods at the same time.
If Tsunade were a modern person, she'd say: "All my feelings are in this drink."
Hearing what Kawaki said, Sakumo's jaw almost dropped. Dude, are you serious?
Going to such great lengths to chase a girlfriend?
In comparison, his own pursuit of Natsuki was so shabby.
At this moment, Tsunade didn't see anyone else. She held Kawaki's hand that was on her leg.
"I'll make you proud of me."
After saying that, she filled Kawaki's cup and drank one herself first.
The atmosphere was right there. Kawaki had to drink.
He tilted his head and finished the drink in one gulp.
He held Tsunade's hand back, and their hearts seemed to get closer.
"Do you have any plans?"
Sakumo couldn't bear to see Tsunade being fooled around by his younger brother. This clearly looked like his own past self.
After all, as his older brother, he was the first victim of the PUA technique.
Now, as long as Kawaki dared to give him a pep - talk, he'd dare to splash him with the so - called "pep - talk juice".
"I..."
Just having determined this lofty dream, Tsunade's mind was full of enthusiasm, but she had no steps in mind.
Seeing that the situation was not right, Kawaki looked at his older brother and signaled with his eyes: "Do you want me to be childless?"
Then he opened his mouth, saying, "I've already made a plan for you."
Tsunade's confused eyes seemed to find a support, and they brightened up.
"First, many Ninjas have been rescued by you, so you have a good foundation with the people."
"Second, after the hospital is built, you can focus on taking care of civilians to boost your popularity."
"Third, a great war is about to break out. You can make a name for yourself during it."
"Fourth, take out Sarutobi and make everyone accept you as the Hokage."
Of course, Kawaki only thought about the fourth point and didn't say it out.
After accomplishing the first three points, the position of the Fourth Hokage would be pretty much hers.
"Kawaki-kun, I'll follow your advice."
Tsunade listened to these points, which were clear and well - organized, and highly approved of Kawaki's plan to make her the Hokage.
Sakumo began to suspect that Kawaki might have considered becoming the Hokage himself because he wanted to court his wife.
That's why he gave up his original plan.
Looking at the loving look in Kawaki's eyes when he looked at Tsunade, he became more and more certain of his conjecture.
That's exactly what happened. Nothing can slip past my eyes, Sakumo Hatake.
Satisfied, he poured himself a glass of drink, and his proud expression was impossible to hide.
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