Chapter 35 - Part 3

"I don't deserve you."

"Now you are just saying it."

"Yeah, I am just saying it," Jay chuckled, "but…I am glad…you are my wife."

Tsunade took a deep, satisfied breath, kissing his cheek, "Now, can we go out there and give my answer?"

"Yes, and the answer is that you will lead them," Jay sat up, looking over to her, "Ok?"

"No. I just—"

She barely sat up when he covered her lips with his own, locking them. He gently pulled away, "It took a lot of effort to ensure that you are voted to be the Leader. There were other choices, Kisuke Urahara. Isshin Kurosaki. Byakuya Kuchiki. I am sorry I didn't think that Dan in the team would affect your decision so much. I guess…I am not that great a planner now that I can't connect to people emotionally. I try."

"You arranged it," Tsunade narrowed her eyes.

"Handpicked the team," Jay shrugged, "They are not too weak, not too strong, and still growing, and have something to do with you, and will follow your lead. Renji and Rukia were a few people you first met when you woke up in Soul Society."

"Ikkaku and Fu both admire you for your sheer strength that rivals Kenpachi because of the enhancement from Ten-Tails."

"Nawaki and Toshiro, because of their rivalry, and also because I know how much you wanted Nawaki around. Also, both of them have potential, an insane one at that. Especially with Nawaki getting that sword."

"Rangiku is your best friend and is missing a piece of her soul, but I know something that could fill that and enhance her powers. I need time."

"For medical necessities, Dan, for obvious reasons. Rin because of her Fate. And Hanataro for his diligence," Jay said, narrowing his eyes, "The other positions remain in the hand of Central 46. In case they want to put someone on your Team."

"You should have asked me," Tsunade hugged him, closing her eyes, "Why do you even want me to lead this team? Others seem like a much better idea."

"Because…you are the one I trust," Jay stroked her neck, "If someone is going to hold the power of one of the strongest teams in the future. I want it to be you."

"One of the strongest?"

"Top ten."

"Really?" Tsunade raised her eyebrows.

"Yeah."

"Wait, so which one of them is my Queen?"

"That…I left it for you to decide. You can get it from one of them. Or someone else entirely."

"Will you be my Queen?" Tsunade lovingly whispered.

"Yeah, no," Jay refused, and the romantic aura disappeared.

Tsunade pressed her lips flat, glaring at him, "No?"

"I have another team…I got an invitation," Jay winked, "It sounds so much interesting. Your team will be busy, but I won't be."

Tsunade groaned, "Fine. I'll play along. I'll wait and see. It still doesn't solve our problem. I can't be in there when people might talk…about you."

"Hm," Jay cupped her cheeks, nuzzling his nose against her, "Let's see. For now…choose your Queen, and give the business to her. Now that you are making a Peerage. You can submit your application to the Mayor and your plans for the headquarters. I have an idea."

"Wait, we have to wait for my queen, the one I want as my Queen isn't here."

"Oh, Shizune, she's here."

Tsunade raised her eyebrow, "Excuse me?"

"I made sure anyone and everyone you can choose to be your Queen is here. Shizune was at the top of the list."

"You are a beast," Tsunade kissed his lip, "My beast."

Later, Downstairs,

"With Shizune being my Queen. She will handle everything, the day-to-day duties. Though I want to be nearby, I am thinking about two side-by-side buildings with a connected penthouse. I, with my husband, will be staying in the penthouse. His Peerage will be living in one building, and mine in another. Is that accepted," Tsunade looked at them all.

"Yes, it is," Toshiro let out a breath of relief, "Thank you so much."

Tsunade breathed out, nodding, "Good."

"Wait…so you called me all the way…so you could throw all the work at me," Shizune, who was called over and was hearing the whole thing widened her eyes, "Tsunade-sama!!"

Tsunade shrugged, "Why else would I call you?"

"Before you all start celebrating," Renji interrupted them, "Are you forgetting that if you want combined Headquarters, then this irresponsible guy would have to make a Peerage of his own?"

"Oh, yeah, about that," Jay waved his hand, "You guys stay, have dinner. I'll go around and collect my Peerage."

"Collect your peerage? No one even knows where everyone is. Our senses don't work in this city? Most areas block them."

"Yeah, I was given address by the interested parties," Jay smiled, walking out of the house, "I'll have my Queen meet with Shizune's. To make the final plans, ok?"

"Yes," Shizune sulked, answering.

"Well then. I'll see you later, wife," Jay smiled, walking out.