Chapter 3

The Night Visitor

Back at the hokage tower, Tsunade hardly focuses on the paperworks. She thinks of what would might be the best way to fully eradicate and defend Konoha and other villages as well. She manages to focus but still she could not help thinking about Jiraiya. It is passed seven o'clock. She was about to leave the room. She stood and walk towards the door. When she hold a grip at the doorknob, it opened and it was Shizune.

"Lady Tsunade, I was just to inform you that tomorrow morning, you need to go to the meeting with the other Kage's, Jiraiya-sama had set it. The meeting would be about the uniting all the Great Villages power to eradicate Akatsuki. You must rest and be prepared."

"Ok, Shizune."

She then escape the room. Shizune notice that she seems very tired and exhausted than from the usual.

"That dummy. He is seriously want to get me. Still keeping his cool even I already confessed to him. " Tsunade smiled as she thought.

As the night takes over, Tsunade walks from home to rest and get ready for tomorrow's duty. When...

"Tomorrow morning, cooperate well. I know you Tsunade." Jiraiya said as he lingers to Tsunade's home.

"Jiraiya! Why are you here outside my house?" Tsunade was surprised.

"Why? Do you want me inside?" He said teasingly.

"You idiot! What do you think of me?"

"Great ofcourse, hahahaha!"

"Idiot!" Tsunade's epic expression whenever Jiraiya did something annoying.

"Ahhh Jiraiya!" Pointing her red polished fingers to him. "You planned my meeting for tomorrow huh? I'm the hokage now you know! You should have consulted me first! She added afterwards.

"Yeah that is why I got everything ready for you. It's for your convenience my hime!"

Tsunade glared at him as if she was ready to throw him her ever punch!

"Okay, okay I'm sorry." Jiraiya apologized for he does not want to get beaten again by her especially he'll be off for a mission tomorrow morning too.

Tsunade leaned back her position into normal state.

"I guess I shall say goodbye to you for now." Jiraiya said with a in a thoughtful manner.

Tsunade seems anxious. She experienced a sudden snap to everything about losing him once.

"I guess I must also say that to you properly." Tsunade lowered her head for she was scared and uneasy. "I'm grateful to you also Jiraiya." She whispered still looking down the pavement.

Jiraiya looked at her with compassion. "I know." He heard her whisper. "I should set now." Jiraiya added after a few minutes of silence then he turned off her and walked.

Tears slowly brew inside Tsunade's eyes and swiflty fall down to her cheeks. This time she is not drunk. Her mind is clear. She wanted to take a step forward and follow Jiraiya but then she still cannot. She knows Jiraiya would not stop and it is her duty to become strong. She knew that because she is the hokage as Jiraiya said. All of those thoughts make her sad because she is paralyzed, she cannot do anything about her realized feelings for him. She thought about it over and over. Tsunade looks so down and left crying. But then as she thought about it, a sudden thought make her move. Incoming tears had come to its end. She thought of saying something to him and it is to say goodbye to Jiraiya! She have not said it yet as she recalled. So, without any further thoughts she had decided to rush towards him who is not that far yet. She could still see him from her distance. Taking her first step and then stopped. Still feeling doubtful until she recovers...and... Tap! Her other foot moved forward until she moves as she leaves the trees behind. She is now very certain and strong towards her action to catch him up. Faster and faster as much she could, she runs towards him and stopped. "Jiraiya!" She called at about a meter of distance enough for him to hear her. He stopped walking after his name was called out. He turns around and felt a sudden warm feeling on his chest. Tsunade held him tightly with her arms at his back. Jiraiya felt Tsunade's embrace and it was bliss. He stared at her. Their body as one. He wears a surprised look that eventually became earnestly passionate. He did not mind but he thought of this. He did not put so much attention to what he thought. Slowly he raise his arm and run through Tsunade's waist to her back and his other hand at the back of her head. Tightly, he caressed her body. Tsunade let Jiraiya enveloped her body. It lasted for quite some time. Staying on that situation for five minutes, they felt each other's presence quite vividly. Strong feelings feel the air by that time until they pushed themselves to each other enough for their eyes to meet. "I'll take you home." Jiraiya broke the silence and walked back to Tsunade's home. She followed and slowly he managed to put his hands on her shoulders for comfort. She could still hear her silent gasps result of her crying lately as they embraced. As they walk, undeniably she felt safe and satisfied. They now standing again in front of the gate of her home. Jiraiya withdraw his hand from her shoulders and faced her enough to see her face. "We are here. Let's take this further." Directly and in quite straight manner, Tsunade saw through him and his eyes with passion. They stare for some time and Tsunade faced to the gate and walked away from him opening the gate. "Take yourself in Jiraiya." Standing on his feet and moved towards her and they both passed the gate and now walked through enter the door. Lights are off, wind blows as they enter. The door closes gently.

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