Prologue: Marriage annndddd... Honeymoon... sort of...

-I see... That is indeed a piece of very good news...

Tsunade covered her eyes with the back of her palm while tears leaked from them.

Ash got up from his seat and sat beside her on the bed and covered shoulders with her left hand while holding her hands with his right. After a few seconds, Ashborn said,

-It's okay to cry and shed one or two drops of tears of joy. No one is watching you, except for me. Let it all out. Don't worry, I shall stay beside you through both difficult and happy times.

As he took her head and gently put it on his shoulder, she said,

-Who the hell is crying *sniff* *sniff* you brat? I have a bug in my eyes...

-In both eyes at the same time?

Ashborn asked gently. She replied,

-Yes... *Sniff* in both eyes at the same time. *Sniff* Cause crying is for brats like you...

-Yes, yes. I understand. My princess fiancée is a strong woman...

Ash consoled her tapping her head. After pampering her like that for a few minutes. She raised her head and said while rubbing off her tears she said,

-Thank you, very much, my dear. For all of it. Fixing my accelerated ageing problem. Finding me a way back home. You actually went completely over the line and shared your prowess with me. I don't know what to say about this.

-Well, consider it your wedding gift okay. As a princess, you lack neither wealth nor status. So, I thought it would be a fitting gift for my princess.

Hearing that Tsunade's cheeks reddened. Then she said shyly,

-So, as a sign to show that your gifts are appreciated...

She gave a small peck on his lips and said,

-Before marriage just this once, OK?

But just as she was about to pull back, Ashborn captured her shoulders as still they still remained close to each other and their breaths continued to hit their counterpart. Ashborn had a mischievous smile plastered on his face,

-Umm, what are you thinking?

Tsunade asked with a little indignation. He answered,

-Too short, too little, not enough, not satisfied...

-Oh no you don...

Again she couldn't complete her sentence as her lips were held captive by the bandit in front of him. She struggled to get out a little at first then just resigned herself. Seeing her submission, Ashborn captured the chance and pushed his tongue inside hers exploring it violently. Tsunade's eyes snapped open due to the new sensation as she instinctively held the temporal region of Ashborn's head.

Their make-out session continued for 10 to 15 minutes only taking an occasional small pause for the purpose of replenishing their breath and just as his hand was about to go down the line of her beauty bone instinctively...

At that moment Shizune entered the room while saying...

-Tsunade sama, since you are awake you should come out. the plumber is here to fix the... the... the...

As she saw the scene of them being at such a compromised situation her brain short-circuited mildly. She robotically said,

-Sorry. For. interrupting. I. Shall. Leave. you two. To. Whatever. You. Are. Doing. Also. Lunch. Is. In. One Hour. Finish. Up. Before. That.

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That evening Ashborn, Tsunade and Shizune were having dinner together at a restaurant.

-So, you destroyed all the cc cameras, traffic cameras, and even destroyed all the data banks containing footage of that night. How did you even do that?

Tsunade asked while taking a bite from her appetizer.

-I manipulated a hacker to log into the police department's database to find the servers and made him infect those servers with malfunction virus to fry them. In the end, he even doesn't remember why he did it.

Ashborn answered while gracefully eat a spoonful of Thai soup.

-How do you even know a hacker?

-I am Vegas boy, OK? Though I am not proud of it, I have some connections in some not-so-friendly but useful circles.

-That is very... surprising coming from a goody-two-shoes like you.

-Oh please. I just want *everyone* to live peacefully and avoid unnecessary bloodshed. Besides, I am not some naive fool who thinks peace can be achieved and maintained without some amount of exercising of strength. As long as redeemable lives are not lost, I am okay with it.

Tsunade was really taken aback hearing this as she said,

-Ok, I certainly thought you are a...

Tsunade voluntarily stopped there, but Ashborn completed the rest.

-peace blabbering fool?

-DON'T READ MY MIND! It's embarrassing!

-What is embarrassing? The things that you plan to buy for our honeymoon... or things that you plan to do on our honeymoon...

-Do you want me to punish you that much, brat?

-Uuu, I didn't you were into that stuff.

Shizune released a sigh of depression as she said,

-If you want to hit on each other that much, then why didn't you left me at the apartment and made me the third wheel instead? [Tonton at the background: Oink Oink]

-Ooo, is little Shizune jealous? Don't worry, your sensei is going to find a nice man for you...

Tsunade said teasing, then asked,

-By the way, what happened to that store lady? Because of whom both us almost died literally.

-Oh, I healed her wounds and dropped her at her home. I erased her memory of the night with her felling asleep at her home and waking up in the morning. But since I have blown up her store, I wired some money in her account.

-How much did you give her?

Tsunade asked.

-I didn't really care, I just put a 9 and dropped some zeros after it. Wait let me check.

He took out his new phone and checked his account transactions and said,

-It should be 900,000$... no, it is actually, 9M$. Huh, lucky her...

-You can't be serious...

Tsunade said with disbelief.

-Well, I certainly am.

Saying he showed her the phone where it clearly showed a transaction of 9M$ to an account. But when her eyes went to remaining balance she wanted to pluck out her eyes, wash it then put it back to her eye socket again and check the numbers again. It showed 89M$+

-Honey, I think we need to talk...

Said Tsunade with a stoic voice.

-What is it, honey?

Ashborn asked back.

-Why did you hide such a big matter from me?

-Hide what?

-[vein popped at her forehead.] Well, I don't know. You being a filthy rich for one. Who knows what else you are hiding from me.

-Ow, it just never came up. Why would I hide that? Besides, those are not money earned by me, They are dirty money left behind by my father as child support. Or at least that's what my mother told me.

Tsunade asked back,

-Then why didn't you treat your mother with that?

-I did spend around a million treating her in one of the best hospitals. But her disease was too rare without any dependable treatment around to cure her. As a minor back then, I couldn't force the issue anymore when she discontinued the treatment. Now, that I think back, that was actually a form of release for her from that hellhole. Anyway, why are you so upset about it? We are going to leave anyway so, that money is meaningless either way. Might as well give it away for some good karma.

Tsunade remembered something as she asked,

-Oh that reminds me, can you open up a portal right now to our world?

-Theoretically, yes. Practically, if I don't want to create a supermassive black hole instead of an Einstein-Rosen bridge in the middle of The USA, I should wait until I absolutely control and fine-tune my origin mana. It would take six months at the latest. Not more than that.

Shizune confusedly asked,

-What's an "Einstein-Rosen bridge"?

-Oh sorry, it's the nerdy term for a wormhole. You guys most probably came into this world through one in the first place.

-Since when do you become an expert Astro-physicist?

Tsunade asked raising her brows,

-Have you forgot? I am a fictional entertainment enthusiast. Of course, I would know some real science to understand science fiction stuff.

[Urgh, I am seriously reconsidering my life choice now.] grimaced Tsunade inwardly. But of course, she wasn't serious.

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After some time, Shizune asked with a tone mixed with very faint jealousy,

-So, when are you planning to get married? Before we return or after?

-Either is fine by me.

Answered Ashborn who didn't find anything wrong with her tone but it didn't escape Tsunade's ear. She declared while observing Shizune,

-Let's get it done with as early as possible. Knowing how much of a wolf you are, I don't think I shall remain chaste that long with you around. Rather than disappointing my late elders in havens, I think this would be better.

Clenching her fists Shizune suddenly said,

-Says the one who wasted away over 15 years of her life drinking and gambling, Lord first and second must be very proud of you...

Both Tsunade and Ashborn stopped eating as they froze. After quite a few second of silence, the atmosphere suddenly became very heavy. But the expected outburst from Tsunade never came. She calmly put down her fork and knife and said after wiping her lips.

-Shizune, I care for you as my own family and you know that. But that does not mean you can comment on my private life like that.

-Well I am sorry, Tsunade sama. I didn't know you would become such a chaste lady at the first sign of the Samurai in the shining armour. Looks like I didn't know you too well. Just don't forget... Without me looking out for you at every turn, with your drunkard nature, you would have long since become public property.

-Wo, Shizune chan. She is your sensei. Why are you...?

-I apologize for causing such a scene. [said with bowing of apology] Now if you will excuse me. I am full. So, I shall take my leave.

Saying that Shizune left leaving her only half-completed meal behind. Ashborn didn't even understand what just happened. He dumbfoundedly looked at her departing back. After she left, he looked at Tsunade who restarted her meal.

-Well, you are surprisingly calm and unconcerned.

Ashborn said.

-Calm, yes. Unconcerned, absolutely no.

-How can you be calm after this?

-Then what do you expect me to do? Snap at my only pupil for getting jealous over my fiancé who had been my only mental support for over a decade? Besides, I was expecting something like this from the morning after she watched us like that.

-She is your family more than a pupil and I am her friend. Why would she be jealous of me being... Oh lord, don't tell me it is what I think it is.

-Well, took you long enough genius.

Tsunade said with a sarcastic chuckle. Then she continued,

-But don't worry. I shall have a girl to girl talk with her when we return. Everything should be fine after that.

-Are you sure you don't need my...

-As I said, I will handle it. Somethings are better left alone to the mother of the house. Do you understand or I need to repeat myself... And don't even think about eavesdrop on our conversation if you know what is good for you.

-Yes, mam!

-Good boy, that is one of the things I like about you.

[Did I just got praised like a pet?] Ashborn thought at the last sentence.

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That night when they returned, Ashborn couldn't sleep until midnight. At first, there was a heated exchange of words between master and pupil. But the room was protected by sound-dampening barrier seals. So, he couldn't make out the words as he wasn't allowed to actively eavesdrop. But then the sounds changed to Shizune's muffled crying and Tsunade's comforting tone. Lastly, it turned into oh so recognizable sounds to all the males of the universe coming from Shizune.

[-Oi stupid author, don't tell me they are doing what I think they are doing? (Ashborn)]

[-You never know until see with your own eyes. Maybe your ears are playing tricks on you. Go check it out if you want confirmation. (Author)]

[-But I confirmed it today morning. Tsunade *is* straight. She won't be assaulting her only pupil right? (Ashborn)]

[-She can be bisexual. If you think how many years she lived single and consider all other factors... (Author)]

[-Okay stop, stop, stop. Stop corrupting my mind. Coming to you was a mistake. Now, I can't get the picture out of my mind. (Ashborn)]

[-And you are welcome. (Author)]

[-SCREW YOU. (Ashborn)]

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Next morning, when Ashborn wakes up he couldn't believe his eyes. The gloomy Shizune's mood took 180-degree turn as she happily prepared breakfast while humming some tunes. While Tsunade's was checking news feed on her iPhone.

[Why do I feel like I just got cucked...]

((Author): Because you probably did...)

[Fuck off and get out of my head... ]

((Author): Don't forget to send me pictures when you get to join in the action...)

[I swear in the name of GOD, I am gonna...]

-Why are you grumpy, Ash? That is totally unlike you.

Tsunade asked seeing him mumbling something on his own. Shizune from the kitchen said,

-He probably didn't get a good night sleep. Don't worry, Ash san. I shall help you with the arrangement of the wedding. After all, it is my master's wedding the only family I have left. So where are you having the wedding? Here or Vegas?

-Whatever my dear said I am ok with it. If she says she wants to have it at the longest sea beach in the world or the highest valley in the world, I shall have it arranged. [Now whispering to Tsunade] What the hell did you feed her last night? She is acting like your talking Tonton.

Ashborn said. Tsunade whispered to him,

-Nothing much. Just gave her some incentives and made her some promises. [Back to high volume] I like the sound of the longest beach in the world. It's been a while a have been to one. Let's be done with both marriage and honeymoon with this opportunity. So, we will have a court marriage here and then have our wedding reception there two days later. I don't like the idea of getting married in front of the statue of a man getting tortured to death and a traditional Japanese wedding is too gaudy for my taste. Will you see that everything is arranged Shizune?

-Leave it to me, Tsunade sama.

Ashborn whispered to Tsunade,

-What did you promise her? And why do I feel like I am not going to like it?

-Oh trust me, you are going to like it. As you are going to be the one fulfilling the promise.

-Ya that makes me even more worried.

[(Author: You know you will love it. Why bother denying it?) ]

[-Why are you still here...]

Ashborn screamed in his mind as he was forced back in reality by Tsunade's question,

-Ash? Are you listening?

-Oh sorry... I spaced out with an unpleasant thought. What were you saying?

-Shizune is asking about the final location? There is not a single unquestioned longest beach. If we go for the longest as it is without considering any other factor, it is Praia do Cassino, Brazil...

-Denied...

-Just because it has Cassino in the name?

-Yes, what are our other options?

-If we consider the longest unbroken natural sandy beach... wow, that's a surprise, it's a beach situated in the Indian subcontinent, Cox's Bazar. How do you even pronounce the country name? It's Bang-La-Desh, I think...

Shizune said from the kitchen as she looked through her phone.

-Well we can settle for Ninety-mile beach in Australia if you don't like going to a third world country.

Shizune concluded.

-Are you looking down a country just because they are poor?

Ashborn asked.

-No, I didn't mean it like that. It is your and sensei's reception we are talking about. I was thinking about your personal comfort.

-Whatever... What do you say, Tsunade?

-Let's go with Cox's Bazar, in the Bang-La-whatever it is...

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So, Shizune continued to arrange everything. Next week, they had their marriage registered. In truth, they didn't need to as they shall leave this world anyway, but they did it anyway for their peace of mind.

After that, they, as a couple, visited Ashborn's mother's grave.

-Hey mom. Guess who's here? Ya, it's your son. Can you guess, who is with me? Yes, the girl I told you about last time. Guess what, your little Ash is a married man now. Haha. Everything was so sudden that I... didn't manage to come beforehand to inform you that I am about to get married. I apologize for that. You will forgive me, right? Yes, yes, I will bring your grandchildren here once they come into this world. Don't worry. Dear, mother wants to talk to you.

Ashborn said with a heavy voice. He was fearing this would happen. He always visited his mother's grave once a month. But whenever he came, it felt like she was talking with him. He didn't hear any voice back in those days, only felt it in his mind. He always ignored it thinking maybe his longing for his mother playing tricks on him. But now his entirety is unleashed, he knew they weren't a hallucination. His resting mother indeed spoke with him in those days. And now, he can even clearly hear her. It took his entire will power to not raise a shadow of her mother's remains. He just wanted to see her, to touch her, to hug her for once, to show her the love of his life, his dear wife. Alas, he knew his mother wouldn't want that.

Hearing his words, Tsunade stepped forward as she held her husband's hand.

-Hellow mother-in-law. I hope you are resting in peace.

Suddenly a sweet female voice rang in her mind which said,

[Oh my dear lord, look at you! My Ash indeed has good eyes. Are you a princess?]

She confusedly looked around then looked at her husband only to see him nodding in approval. She realized what was happening as Ashborn already let her know about his abilities. One of them would be communicating with the dead.

-Mother-in-law sure can joke. I would be nothing in front of you.

Tsunade said. She saw her picture with Ashborn when he was little and she was like a fairy.

[Hmhm, a sweet talker I see. Did you sweet talk my boy into this? But that doesn't matter. I trust my boy's choice. Since he chose you over all other women of the world, then that means you possess something all other women in the world don't have. You are unique and priceless to him. I hope, for the rest of your life, you can cherish him, just like he cherishes you.]

-Yes, Mother-in-law. You have indeed raised a splendid son. I shall cherish him for the rest of my life.

[You two didn't do the deed before your marriage, did you?]

-Ah... no, we didn't? I had to use all of my strength to hold him back sometime.

She said chuckling.

[Well, when you return home, give him a good ear pulling for trying such nonsense, and say that, it was from mother. Ash... my joy and my pride. Probably the only good thing I managed to produce in my life of living. He can be an airhead sometimes, but he has a good heart. And I made sure he doesn't inherit his father's character or conduct. Don't worry, you will find an absolute faithful and caring husband in him. Ha, the sorrow of being a mother. Now my baby boy finds another woman and shall forget about me slowly. But all good things must come to end, just like this life. So, until we meet in haven, please take care of him for me. Though I am amongst the dead now and my prayer holds no weight, I pray you two pass a happy and peaceful life. May God bless you, my daughter.]

-Yes, Mother, I pray that may we meet in haven.

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Having total access to Ashborn's fund, Shizune went all out. Booked a full private beach resort for a week for the occasion. Tsunade didn't have any close friends or relative that can attend so she only settled with some neighbours. Ashborn had the people he helped and some of his graduation life classmates. Since Ashborn sponsored everyone's trip A-Z, very few denied.

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-When I had a beach in mind, this is not what I meant.

Tsunade said while massaging her temples before the scene laid in front of her. Tomorrow is the wedding reception and all the guests have already arrived. As Shizune was taking care of most of the things, she wanted to carefree for once came to the beach outside of the resort for sightseeing. But what she saw baffled him. The conservativeness of these people is even putting her to shame. It's a good thing that they booked a private resort.

-What are these people's problem?

She mumbled while Ashborn beside her said,

-You know what, I like it better here. Instead of all the males here ogling my wife, I would rather have you bathe in full dress.

Yes, all the people here either swimming or sunbathing, all of them are fully dress hardly showing any skin.

-Are you sure, you were born and raised in Vegas?

Tsunade asked exasperatedly.

-Yes, 100%. My mother raised me very well.

-Indeed, she did.

Tsunade shook her head. As they roamed around went to and fro between three different tourist spot as the beach was over 120 Km long. They took pictures, ate local foods, rode horses?! (Author Note: I really couldn't believe this one until I saw proof. If you go to Cox's Bazar, you get to ride horses along the beach.) You know typical couple stuff. But when it was nearing evening Tsunade realized something and despaired,

-Not a single restaurant sells any type of wines here openly? What the hell is the meaning of this?

-Wow, even I am finding it weird. They must possess one steel-like self-restraint to keep away from such a lucrative business. Don't worry, I think we would find some from the resort. But you must keep moderation.

Ashborn commented.

-Well, no thanks to you, I can't get drunk anymore.

Tsunade grumbled. As it turned out her new physique directly burns through any kind of negative effect on her body even before she realizes it. She cannot turn it off, it is a fully automatic process. So much for being drunk.

So, they returned to the resort.

And no they haven't consummated their marriage yet. First, they travelled all day yesterday. Though they weren't Jetlagged, surprisingly the horny man wanted to wait until the reception. So, they just cuddled and slept their first night as a couple together.

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The next day, the wedding reception preceded without a hitch. All Ashborn's friends and acquaintances were very happy for the couple, except for Priscilla. Ashborn practically had to highjack her to make her attend the ceremony. She was so furious when she first heard he was marrying Tsunade, her first reaction was to punch him in the nose as hard as she could, only to fracture her hand. So, in the excuse of treating her hand, he made her take a vacation and had her come with them. Otherwise, he knew she wouldn't come. And if Shizune was the closest thing to Tsunade's family, Priscilla was his. He couldn't imagine his wedding without her.

Priscilla was very sulky about it going as far as to say, "What does she have that I don't? I bet my ass is more round than hers?" But Ashborn somehow managed to calm her down a little. He may or may not have used a tiny bit of magical suggestion, but no one needs to know that.

There were heated exchanges between Tsunade and Priscilla quite a few times. Ashborn was praying to sustainer of the entirety of the Omniverse in 100 differents names to let him pass this tribulation without any scene. Good thing is, Tsunade managed to pacify Shizune (with some shady deals) beforehand. Otherwise, it really would have been a bloody marriage.

So, the ceremony came to conclusion. The guest wished them well and went to their rooms as the newly married couple went to their nuptial chamber as a long night was awaiting them.

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[Ashborn: Okay you weird fucks. I normally don't like cursing but today, I am at my limit. Those who were looking for R18 scene here. Don't you have any shame? Would you want to film your bridal night and share it with the entirety of the world? Well, guess what, I DON'T. Just like the author, every single one of you people is a freaking sicko and pervert. If I realize anyone of you tried to peep on my time with my wife, no matter where you hide in the multiverse, (*Ominous BGM*) I will find you and I will feed your schlong to Kamish, and that includes you, especially you, Author. If I find you in my head during that time... Just remember, You won't be able to close your eyes even in death.]

[Author: Ahaha, I am your wingman, remember?]

[Ashborn: Get. Out.]

[Author: Ahaha... dear shinobis and levellers. Looks like Ashborn means business this time. So let us get back to the story while they are at it. I like my little brother right where it is. ]

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Ultimately the resort company didn't manage to make that much profit from the seven-day emergency booking as they were supposed to. The reason, 5 different king-size luxury beds broke after the reception ceremony. By the time the couple left. All the buildings had cracks on them, ultimately forcing them to reconstruct the whole lodging facility. During those 5 days, entire Cox's Bazar felt faint tremor on the ground except for the time of Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.

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To be continued...

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A.N: Peace and blessings to all shinobis and levellers.

Did you guys know the word "fiancé" and "fiancée" are pronounced the same way, which is ["fee"+"yon"+"say"], though they are different words meaning male and female betrothed? Man, French is a confusing language.

With this chapter, the freaking long prologue comes to an end and lovey-dovey time is over for now. From the next chapter. Get ready to let loose some sweat and blood. And not in a sexual way.

Peace.

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Update 1: please go check Auxilary volume, for discussion chapter.