Chapter 71 - Debt

Senju Residence

Living room

– He's back. Mito said, looking up from writing the seal.

– Where is he?! – Tsunade abruptly got up from her chair

– Walking towards the Kage residence…–

– I'm going after him! Tsunade stomped belligerently, but Mito's voice stopped her

– Wait. –

– What?! Tsuna replied sharply, turning to face her grandmother.

The woman's narrowed eyes clearly hinted that she was dissatisfied with such a harsh tone – What ba? – already much calmer and quieter, the girl asked

– Calm down, Tsunade. You shouldn't do stupid things with hot…–

– But bah! Do you really want to let him get away with it!? – Tsuna stamped her foot – He went off alone to fight with an entire village and didn't even ask our opinion! We were all worried about him all this time! –

– Hush. – Mito pointed to a chair nearby – Sit down. –

Tsunade looked at her grandmother's face for ten seconds until she finally sat down – Okay –

– We both know Tetsuya very well, but for some reason only you forget that he is not an ordinary man. In every sense. –

– Bah… –

– Wait. – Mito raised her hand – I understand that you are unhappy with his action. Kushina and I are also unhappy, but you will not achieve anything by making a scandal. –

Tsunade, having given up, sighed – Then what should we do? –

Mito smiled slightly, squinted like a fox – We don't need to do anything. Tetsuya will do everything himself. –

Tsuna frowned, tilting her head to the side

– Both you and I know that he sincerely loves us, and that's the main thing. He will punish himself. You just need to… –

Hokage's Office

At that moment, Tetsuya had just teleported with the help of the flying thunder god directly into Hiruzen's office.

A traveler between worlds has never made such a cowardly retreat before.

Sensing how tense his "younger brother" was, Tetsuya drove the blood from him with the help of a technique – "It was very dangerous... and scary. Of course, Orochi is now a very sweet and beautiful girl, but inside everything remains the same." –

Sarutobi choked on his pipe when he looked up and noticed Tetsuya in front of him – Kha, kha, kha. Wow. Do you want to kill me?! –

"It's not my fault you're so skittish. – the guy who still felt cold sweat on his back grinned – The task is completed, Hokage-sama. –

– Yeah. Thank you for reporting to me, a week after completion. – Hiruzen "muttered", looking displeased – What have you been doing all this week? –

– As promised, I fertilized the lands of the land of Fire. – the guy shrugged his shoulders

– Really? That's great! Of course, I guessed from the information I received what you were doing, but hearing it from you is quite another matter. –

– Now the country of Fire can reduce the price of food, both for its citizens and for other countries, right? –

– Ffff... – Hiruzen let out smoke from his mouth, looking at the student intently – For the citizens of the country of Fire, the prices will certainly decrease… As for selling to other countries… The Council… –

– The Council can say whatever it wants. – Tetsuya Sarutobi interrupted – As long as you are Hokage and as long as I support you, your word is the law in Konoha. Especially now. –

A minute of silence, during which Hiruzen constantly "smoked" – ... Tetsuya, why do you care so much about our neighbors? –

Uzumaki smiled slightly and narrowed his eyes, tilted his head to the side, showing that he did not understand what Kage was talking about.

– Oh. – Sarutobi sighed, rolling his eyes – No need to play. What a habit, you're a "Shinobi God", and you behave like... like a Jiraya. –

Tetsuya chuckled, and Hiruzen scratched his head – Okay, really a bad comparison. –

– Okay. Uzumaki shrugged his shoulders and instantly became serious – Sensei, what do you think about the unification of the Shinobi world? –

For ten seconds Sarutobi looked into Tetsuya's eyes – It's impossible. –

– It may be impossible for someone, but not for me. –

- hm. Tetsuya, you are very strong, no doubt, but will you be able to withstand the strength of all the villages if they unite? And even if you can stand it, don't forget that there will be just huge losses on all sides. –

– The world does not have to be united by force. –

Hiruzen looked at the student with irony.

– Don't look at me like that when you need to. I'm the best diplomat. –

– Even your father couldn't do it…–

– I'm not Hashirama. Tetsuya interrupted him with a frown – Hashirama Senju was a strong but naive shinobi. He made many mistakes, thinking that people like him would only want peace and prosperity. –

And silence again. A minute. Two. The third one is almost over…

– Okay, do what you have to do. No one will be able to stop you anyway, so it remains only to support you. –

– Thank you, sensei. I didn't doubt you. Keep the gift. – a bottle of Sake appeared from Tetsui's seal. Personally did. –

With a habitual movement, Hokage quickly took the bottle and hid it in the table. The distinct sound of glass hitting glass said that Sarutobi kept a real collection…

- thanks. – the old man smiled contentedly – Good luck to you to survive at home. Tsunade was very unhappy. –

– I'm aware of that. Tetsuya sighed and left the office.

Senju Residence

"Tetsuya–sama is back!" –

– Really! –

– Welcome back! –

The few servants of the Senju residence were glad to see Tetsuya back.

Walking towards the house, he smiled and nodded to each servant, but inside he was nervous like a naughty cat.

– "They're in the living room..." – he clearly felt Tsunade and Mito – "I hope they're not too offended." –

After taking off his shoes, Tetsuya calmly walked into the living room.

When he opened the door, he was ready for anything. Screams, objects flying into his face, sharp looks. But the only thing that greeted him was silence.

Mito and Tsunade sat peacefully at the table, and closed their eyes, drinking tea.

Tetsuya cautiously approached the table, feeling very uncomfortable.

– Welcome back. Mito smiled as she poured tea for Tetsuya

– Uh, yeah. Welcome me back. – he nodded, not understanding what was going on and what to do at all.

The tea was ready and Tetsuya slowly began to drink it, while tormenting the eyes of the women in front of him.

An invisible and mystical force was pressing on his shoulders and heart. – "I didn't think that my conscience was still alive..." – Tetsuya sighed in his soul – "Infection, it's not fair... it would be better if they just yelled at me and beat me." –

– Where is Kushina? – the guy smiled tightly

Tsunade calmly replied – Oh, she's currently training with Jirai's students. They should be back soon. –

– It's good that she has friends. –

– Yeah. –

Silence again.

– "Yes, yell at me already!" – Tetsuya shouted in his head with annoyance – "Kami, I was thinking about different consequences, but I didn't even think about this. Truly ignoring is the strongest tactic in such situations." –

For some time Tetsuya endured the silence and the conscience that gnawed at him from the inside, but everything comes to an end. – Okay, that's enough for you. –

– What is it? Tsunade asked innocently, smiling contentedly inside

– Is something bothering you? Mito added

– That's enough already. Tetsuya sighed, "I understand everything, you're upset. –

– I have no idea what you're talking about. – Mito shook her head – I'm fine. My son and my man are "The God of Shinobi". His name is on everyone's lips. His power and status allows him to do things that others can only dream of. For example, you can not tell your women and voluntarily leave to fight against an entire village. We understand this, because who are we, and who are you? We are just a small addition to you. Your harem, which you can replenish at any time if you find us boring, should not dictate terms to the man in charge. We are well aware of this. –

Tsunade, looking at Tetsuya's sour and guilt–filled face, screamed in her head - "Bah, that's what you give! It's clear now why grandfather was sitting under your heel... only Tetsuya is not him and you shouldn't overdo it." –

– Mm-hmm! – the guy grabbed his head – That's enough! There is nothing like that! You are very dear to me and you know it! I didn't tell you right away because you would have started to dissuade me or would have forced yourself to come with me! The war had to be ended as soon as possible, and your presence on the battlefield would tie my hands! No need to be so offended! –

– Who is offended? I'm not offended. Maybe Tsunade? Yes, it seems not. It's okay, Tetsuya. –

Tetsuya scratched his head with effort and shook it, and then smiled slyly – Ah! You are not offended. Good. I was worried. I was thinking of begging for forgiveness. Especially for this, I made this raspberry wine as an apology. – a beautiful clay jug appeared in the guy's hand.

The indescribable sweet aroma of raspberry wine hit the women's sense of smell – But since you are not offended, I will give it to Jiraya. I heard he was very upset that I didn't invite him with me on a mission. I think this jug will make him forgive me. –

Like a tigress, Mito quickly grabbed a jug – Why would a pervert need wine? He likes sake more. There is no need to give him this jug. Really Tsunade? –

Tsuna only swallowed her saliva noisily, sniffing the outgoing fruity aroma – Aha. – the girl finally squeezed out

Tetsuya's grin widened– Oh, but you're not offended, and Jiraya is clearly upset. He could use wine, unlike you. –

– Of course we are not offended, but I think this jug will be an excellent repayment of the debt. –

– Repayment of the debt? What debt? –

– Well, how what. – Mito shrugged her shoulders – You have been gone for more than a week. For more than a week we ate what we could cook ourselves. I think this jug will be an excellent repayment for this position. –

– That's how. Debt. Just a debt and no hard feelings? –

– Resentment? What grievances? Tsunade and I didn't take offense at you. –

– And Kushina? –

– But Kushina was offended, so it's better to cook her a delicious cake. –

- OK. But before you taste the wine..." Tetsuya said slowly, squinting and smiling with anticipation, "Let's go upstairs. –

Looking at each other, Mito and Tsunade smiled at the same time – Let's go. –