17 Ch. 17

--Zach POV--

It's been a couple of days since the whole debacle with Ryan. Tsunade told me what happened, and how she used a fire jutsu to burn him to ashes and set the block on fire destroying any evidence. That took a lot of weight off my shoulders, but then again I could just run away to the Naruto world and never come back.

Today is the first day that Doctor Tsunade released me from her tender care and cleared me to work again. I hesitated a bit on going out because I really did LOVE to be in her TENDER care, it's become a favorite pastime of mine. But, all things must come to an end and the world waits for no man.

After getting dressed, I grabbed my laptop and kissed Tsunade goodbye. She replied with a grab to my ass and swatted me away, damn tease I'll show you later. During the last couple of days, the tires and rims were delivered to the inn. Shizune had already delivered them to the workshop so I was ready to start completing the build.

Entering the workshop I looked around and it was pretty much just how we had left it. Setting the laptop down I opened it up and pulled up the secret designs I had made for the Humvee. Pulling up for the designs for the enchanted leaf spring suspension that would nullify the bumps in the cab I began to make four separate sets.

That took me most of the day to complete and run a chakra metal wire into the cab so it would hook up with the rest of the system. Next, I hooked up the already made brake system and put on the four tires.

Right as I finished putting on the last tire I heard the door to the workshop open and saw Tsunade standing in the doorway. I froze and started to sweat bullets. I didn't work late, I've been watching my time!

Tsunade: "No, you're not late I just wanted to walk back to the inn with you."

I let out a deep breath that I didn't know I was holding. Smiling at her I wiped my hands on my clothes and walked to her enveloping her in a hug and a kiss. I then dragged her into the shop to show her what I had made.

After riding in a car I could see Tsunade's curiosity peak more at the truck. As I showed her around it I opened up the cab and helped her inside. Walking over and sitting in the passenger seat and started to explain how it worked. Showing off my prowess and "knowledge" of how the truck works.

Zach: "So, the basics of this truck is pretty simple. You hold onto the steering wheel and pour chakra into it. The more you pour the faster you will go. Turning the steering wheel left or right, well you turn the vehicle that direction. You press this button here to switch between going forward and going in reverse. The pedal on the floor is used to slow you down to a stop pretty fast. It's better to gently apply the break than just slamming on it. Fire her up and give it a try! The Humvee is on blocks so everything will work, you just won't move."

With a twinkle in her eye, Tsunade pumped chakra into the steering wheel starting the engine. She started to pump more and more into it making the engine go faster. You could hear all 4 tires spinning. Telling her to try turning left and right to get the feeling of it. Finally having her stop inputting chakra and test out the brakes.

To say she had a blast was an understatement. Tsunade also came to the same conclusion that Shizune did with the engine. Swearing to me that I better keep my mouth shut about it or it'll be the dog house forever. I just nodded to myself and made the gesture of locking my lips.

She gave a quick laugh and leaned over the center console and kissed me. After the first kiss, I couldn't stop. We had the first makeout session in a car in the Naruto world! It's great being pioneers!

It was starting to get late and our stomachs interrupted our makeout session. So we decided to head out and grab a bite to eat. We found a little stall that had grilled meat and chose to eat there. I've come to find out that stalls are the best place to find the best food. Kind of like in my world where the hole-in-the-wall restaurants have the best food.

After an exquisite dinner, we walked back to the inn for the end of the night fun. On the way, Tsunade started to complain about missing alcohol.

Tsunade: "I would kill for some sake right now, it's been too long since I've had some!"

I just gave her a death glare. Yeah, that's right, I learned this one from you. How do you like the taste of your own medicine?

Zach: "If you do that you'll be in the dog house."

HA! Man, this feels good, no wonder she threatens me all the time. She looked at me like I'm an idiot. Damn, I still need to master that one, I'll add that to my training!

Zach: "Oh yeah I forgot but I kind of got something for you!"

Tsunade looked at me like I grew a new head, that's a new one. What it's not like it's the first time I got her something!

Tsunade: "What is it?"

Zach: "Well, I know you're a medical genius so I downloaded a bunch of medical textbooks from my world. They range from Neurology to Podiatry." (A/N: Holy crap I googled medical books because I was gonna have him "buy" the books for her. It blew my mind that some of them are in the thousands of USD. Yeah, homeboy ain't got that kind of money left so he just "acquired" them wink wink.)

The strange look that she was giving me changed to a more lovey look as I was telling her what I got for her. With that, she molded into my side as we reached the inn. Walking up to the room I placed the laptop down on the table and went over to the bed to lay down. I was beaten after working all day for the first time in a couple of days.

Tsunade had slid into the chair at the table and went to the folder on the desktop where the books were and started to study them. Seeing her going to study I felt a little pride with the gift I gave her. Getting up I came up behind her and kissed the crown of her head.

Zach: "I'm gonna hit the hay first, don't stay up too late ya hear?"

Tsunade grunted in reply and waved me off. I shrugged it off, she was in her own little world, and went to sleep.

Click click click

Click click click click click click

Click click click

What time is it damn? Looking at the clock that read 0300 I groaned and wiped my face. Patting the bed around me I didn't find Tsunade in bed. Sitting up and looking around I saw her in the same spot I left her. Sliding out of bed I sleepily walked over to where she was typing away on the keyboard. She's so engrossed with what she was doing she didn't notice me come up behind her.

Zach: "Do I need to set rules for you too when studying?"

Tsunade jumped a bit when I spoke. She turned around and gave me a sheepish grin and scratched the back of her head. I just came to her side and scooped her up out of the chair. Carrying her to the bed while she was play struggling along the way.

I unceremoniously dump her in the bed and crawl in behind her wrapping her in my arms and pulling her in tightly. After a minute she finally gave up and relaxed and went to sleep. I followed behind her not too long later.

The next day I woke up being the little spoon for once with soft pillowy goodness on my back. Today was going to be a good day. Sneaking out of bed so I don't wake Tsunade, I got ready for the day. Before leaving, I kissed her on her forehead.

Arriving at the workshop, I was ready to finish the Humvee project. All I had left to do is add an enchant for A/C and a heater because it's the greatest invention ever. Then add a nifty enchant that I could put on the hood on the hood that would use chakra coming off the engine to filter it to the A/C and heater. (A/N: Living in Texas, air conditioning is a godsend.) Then finally put the glass panes that Shizune bought for the windows and windshield. Should be half a day's work at the most! Then the fun starts with trial runs!

--Sometime later--

After putting the windshield in I started to do a little happy dance when I heard the door open. Looking over I saw Shizune who was just the person I was looking for!

Zach: "Hey Shizune! Just the person I was looking for! Help me get this thing down from the blocks, and let's test this baby out!"

Shizune: "Wow it's done already? I just came here to bring you lunch since Tsunade's busy with studying."

Nodding my head I ran to the front of the truck waiting for her to get here. As soon as she arrived I placed my hands on the front of the car and started pushing. She followed suit and pushed with me. With a loud clang and bang, the truck was on all 4. Running around to the passenger side I hopped in excited for the first drive of this baby! Shizune clambered into the driver seat and adjusted it to her liking.

Giving her the basic rundown as I did with Tsunade, Shizune was just as quick on the uptake.

Directing her how to back out was simple and painless. As we got onto the street was when the fun started to happen. I decided we should go pick up Tsunade for a joyride!

The one thing I'm grateful for is putting in an "Oh-Shit" handle above the doors. Come to find out, Shizune is a speed demon. If it wasn't for her ninja reflexes I'm sure we would have crashed into something or someone.

Arriving at the inn, I hopped out of the truck and ran inside and into our room. Seeing Tsunade at the computer studying away I ran up to her and picked her up. With a squeak and fists lightly knocking on my chest, she started to protest. That is until we reached outside and she saw Shizune in the driver's seat of the Humvee. (A/N: I can't wait till I move them to Konoha. I keep wanting to write "home" -_- We're getting there folks!)

Tsunade: "SHIZUNE GET IN THE BACK SEAT I'M DRIVING!"

Tsunade jumped out of my embrace and ran around the truck to the driver's seat. I swear she looked like a kid running down the stairs on Christmas morning. Seeing Shizune scrambling into the backseat I let out a chuckle and hopped into the passenger seat.

An hour later we pulled up to the workshop. My face was gaunt, and my skin pale. If Shizune was a speed demon. Tsunade would be the Demon Lord of Speed!

Tsunade: "That was a blast! We're taking this everywhere! The A/C was the best idea ever! Thank you so much, Zach, I love you so much!"

I slowly moved my gaunt and pale head and slowly nodded to her.

Tsunade+Shizune: "Zach? Zach? Zach?!?!?" (A/N: Snake? Snake? Snaaaake?! Damn Otacon annoying as hell.)

(A/N: Hey guys I'm getting ever so closer to the Chunin exam. I'm debating if I should have them stay in Tanzaku and follow canon with meeting Orochimaru and fuck em up. Or just leave Tanzaku to show up at the village when they dispatch Naruto and Jiraiya. I'm leaning more towards just showing up, due to the fact that A: She's preggers and B: She's already over the hemophobia. Thoughts and opinions?)

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