"Hoh? And who is that?"
Naruto closed his eyes as he leaned against the tree. "A man named Obito Uchiha. He was on fathers Genin team with Kakashi. Records say he was KIA and gave Kakashi his Sharingan. But, he's alive. After I killed Deidara he confronted me. Forced me to reveal the Hiraishin." She noticed how his nose curled in agitation. "I let my guard down for a second. The next time we meet, he dies."
Tsunade hummed at the response before taking a small swig of her sake. She pulled the bottle back and glanced at the object for several seconds as Naruto stared at her.
"Are you well, Auntie Tsunade?"
The blonde Senju narrowed her eyes in sadness before covering it up with a small smile. "Never better..." A frown formed on the teens face as he stared at the woman. Naruto reached over and gently stroked the back of Tsunade's hand as he tilted his head.
"What is on your mind?"
His question made her want to laugh. There was a ton of things on her mind. Many things. She was never an individual to show fear in the face of adversity but right now she felt like a small child. Tsunade had gone over so many things she would say when Naruto returned but everything was fleeting.
For the first time since Dan's death, she was truly afraid... She was truly terrified of dying...
Being a Shinobi, death was certain. It was the only constant in their life. Everything changes but death remained vigilant. Tsunade had never been scared of dying in all her life. But at this very moment...
"Do you... remember the day we first met Naruto?"
The blond teen furrowed his eyebrows before nodding his head. "Yes... You said I looked familiar." Tsunade's eyes closed as a small smile formed on her face.
"Back then, you were like a chibi version of your father. Pudgy little cheeks and all. You were so cute~!" Naruto raised an eyebrow as his Aunt gushed on. She began to giggle before continuing. "I knew you were special back then. That you'd accomplish so much. Your potential was incredible."
The woman's other hand came to rest on top of Naruto hand as she sighed. "That promise I made... You remember it yes?"
Naruto nodded his head at the response. "Of course."
"And you know that Uzumaki's value promises with their lives right?"
Naruto's head tilted as he stared at her in slight confusion. "Yes..." He trailed off as the woman turned towards him with a beautiful smile.
"I meant every word I ever said Naruto... Any threat to you, I'd erase. Anything you need, it's yours."
A frown appeared on the boys face as he stared into Tsunade's eyes. "Why are you saying this?" The woman ignored his question as she closed her eyes with a gentle smile. Naruto's frown grew heavier at her actions.
"I just want you to know that I'd never take advantage of you." Naruto furrowed his eyebrows in confusion at her words. What was she even talking about?
Several minutes passed by in silence as the couple remained hand in hand. Naruto wasn't sure how much time had passed but Tsunade seemed to have calmed down from whatever she was experiencing. The woman turned towards him before gently removing her hands from his hold.
"C'mon. You're probably hungry." She smiled at the boy before standing up. "I'll make ya something delicious." It was followed by a wink that made the teen raise an eyebrow.
"Before we do that, there is something that I need Auntie Tsunade." The woman blinked in surprise before gesturing with her hand.
"Like I said... Anything you need, it's yours."