Naruto: Starting with Tsunade

Chapter 437 Let's Get Married

Tsunade's eyebrows furrowed, and she appeared dejected.

Aokiji pulled Tsunade down into a chair, and, wearing black gloves, massaged her shoulder: "How does this position feel?"

Tsunade listened with some confusion: "W-what do you mean?"

"That's the Hokage's position."

On the way, Tsunade was still grieving over her brother's death and only now seemed to have recovered somewhat, bringing up the matter: "Speaking of which, what was the story behind them calling you Hokage-sama the whole way?"

"Literally, I am now the Hokage."

Tsunade was taken aback: "You're the Hokage?"

"Why not?"

After a brief moment of surprise, Tsunade remarked with some emotion, "No, I'm just feeling a bit sentimental..."

Aokiji said nonchalantly, "If you want to be the Hokage, I can give you the position."

"Are you kidding me?"

Without a moment's hesitation, Aokiji replied, "No."

Tsunade knew Aokiji wasn't joking, and shook her head in refusal.

"Why? Didn't you always want to be Hokage?"

"Just like you said, people always change, don't they?" Tsunade sighed, lowering her eyes. "After experiencing all this, I've realized that there are things in life more important than being Hokage. Besides, everyone recognizes you; how could I possibly usurp your position?"

Aokiji wanted to say that the villagers didn't agree with him, but rather feared him and had no other choice.

"Oh well……"

Aokiji didn't force the issue, as persuasion was useless. He changed his request, asking Tsunade to become the captain of the Fourth Division, specializing in medical ninja work. This was a position Aokiji had specifically reserved for Tsunade.

Tsunade was hearing this term for the first time and looked confused: "Fourth Division Captain, what's that...?"

Aokiji gave him a general overview, as well as some of the village's future policies, such as social insurance and housing fund, and ID cards.

Tsunade was pleased with her boyfriend's actions: "You're doing great! You're becoming more and more competent since becoming Hokage."

"You can refuse the position of Hokage, but you can't refuse me the position of captain of the fourth division, can you?"

Tsunade said worriedly, "But I don't know any of you."

"It's okay, it's enough that I know you."

"You're being too domineering. This will give people the impression of nepotism. You're the Hokage, you need to set a good example," Tsunade joked. "Be careful people don't say you're a dictator behind your back."

Aokiji disagreed, so what if he favored his relatives?

Abilities can be cultivated over time, but trust is the most difficult thing to cultivate.

Of course, he couldn't say this directly to Tsunade; he had to be more tactful.

"What I mean is, I know your medical ninjutsu very well. Although you were young, you were already the best medical ninja in Konoha at that time, and you don't deny that, do you?"

"What? Asking that makes me sound like I'm bragging."

"As the saying goes, when recommending a worthy person, one should not avoid those who are less capable; you should not refuse."

"You really know how to talk, as always."

"I'm just stating the facts."

"Sigh, okay, I'll give it a try."

If she didn't accept it, Aokiji would definitely continue to persuade her, so Tsunade reluctantly agreed: "By the way, speaking of which, what about Sarutobi-sensei? Now that you're Hokage, is he retired and enjoying his old age at home?"

The green pheasant looked troubled and was killed by me.

"What's wrong?"

Seeing Aokiji's expression, Tsunade recalled the look of terror on Nawaki's face when she asked him a question, and her heart skipped a beat: "Could it be...?"

Aokiji nodded in agreement.

Tsunade covered her throbbing forehead with her hand. It seemed that sometimes being alive wasn't all that was good. Everything around her had changed and become unfamiliar. Her younger brother, elders, and teachers had all passed away one after another.

Just then, a hand grasped hers. The hand was icy cold, and she could clearly feel it even through the glove, but she felt a sense of warmth from it.

Let's get married.

Tsunade gazed quietly into those clear eyes.

The person in front of me said, "What we've lost, we can rebuild."

It was a very simple sentence, but to Tsunade it was more sweet than any romantic words, and tears welled up in her eyes.

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The wedding was simple, without any big banquet, and only about ten people attended to offer their blessings.

But that's enough for the two of them.

Izumi stood next to Itachi, who was dressed in a black suit, feeling somewhat uncomfortable.

Both Orochimaru and the Fugaku family have been acquainted with Aokiji and Tsunade since the beginning, so their presence at the wedding is not a problem. But what about her?

Itachi Uchiha noticed Izumi's unease and reassured her, "Relax a little. Since Uncle Aokiji invited you, he must consider you one of his own."

Quanmei was flattered and overwhelmed. What did she do to deserve such favor from Aokiji? Was it just because she was a member of his clan and his secretary? These titles probably weren't enough.

She looked at Itachi Uchiha, hoping she could give a more accurate answer.

Itachi lowered his head and whispered, "If there's a chance in the future, I hope you can stand by my side."

The implication was clear. Quanmei blushed and lowered her head shyly, not daring to look at him.

No, I need to muster up my courage.

Izumi mustered her courage and reached out to take Itachi's hand. Then, she touched something soft.

Wow, Itachi's hands are so soft and tender, I really want to touch them every day... uh...

This texture feels a little strange.

Izumi followed the feeling in her hand and looked over.

At that moment, her hand was not holding the weasel's hand, but the face of a little boy, which startled Izumi.

Sasuke glared fiercely.

Izumi chuckled awkwardly, "Sa-Sasuke, what are you doing here?"

Sasuke snorted, ignoring the stinky woman who wanted to steal his brother, and pouted, "Brother, this guy was acting suspiciously just now, he seemed to have ill intentions towards you."

You wretched woman, I won't let you steal Nissan away.

Sasuke secretly made a vow.

Izumi:……

It turns out that the real obstacle between her and Itachi was this brother-obsessed guy.

Mikoto and Fugaku, the parents, witnessed this scene and could only manage a helpless, bitter smile.

After the wedding ceremony was over, Orochimaru approached Aokiji and asked, "How did it feel?"

"What else can I feel? It's still the same as before."

The two of them don't need to get married to prove anything; marriage is just a formality.

Wearing a pristine white wedding dress, Tsunade feigned anger, saying, "Hey, what do you mean? It's only our first day of marriage, and you're already tired of me?"

Aokiji said with a long face, "It's only the first day, and you're already henpecked. Can you please stop doing this?"

"What did you say? You dare to talk back, huh?" Tsunade reached out and grabbed Aokiji's ear.

"Ouch~ It hurts, it hurts, have mercy!"

The guests burst into laughter, and the air was filled with a joyful atmosphere.

The wedding was held at home, and after everyone left, only the newlyweds remained in the room.

Normally, the next step is the joyful time of "openness and honesty" and making love.

Unfortunately, Aokiji's body is too cold right now, so this matter will have to be postponed for the time being.

Aokiji sighed deeply, feeling quite annoyed.

You can't eat a duck that's already in your mouth.

Tsunade said sweetly, "What's wrong, honey? With such a beautiful woman as your wife, why are you sighing?"

Aokiji was taken aback: "What did you call me?"

Without hesitation, Tsunade replied, "My husband."

Qingzhi suddenly realized it and kept saying "oh" several times, but he still didn't get used to it.

"Stop just saying 'oh,' you should start calling me something now."

"Wife?"

"Yes, it's calling."

"Wife."

"It's calling."

"Wife."

"continue."

"Ah, still yelling?"

"What, you're tired of it?"

"How could that be? Even if you're tired of me, I could never be tired of you."

"Hehe... You're smart to know what's good for you."

Aokiji chuckled mischievously to himself, "Now you want me to call you 'wife,' but later it'll be 'wife' calling you that!"

The moment this idea popped into my head, it was like a bucket of cold water being poured on it, instantly extinguishing the flames that Aokiji had ignited.

Gan.

In his current state, what can he possibly do?

(End of this chapter)