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"It seems so!" Chinatsu exclaimed after studying Kirito carefully with her bright, inquisitive eyes. "Big brother, you're so handsome—much more handsome than my dad."
Kirito froze for a moment, caught off guard by her comment. "Do you know who your dad is?" he asked gently.
Chinatsu shook her head, her cheerful expression fading into a look of loneliness. "I don't know. I've never met my dad. Mom says he's an ugly monster. She doesn't want him because he's too ugly."
Kirito's heart ached at her innocent words. "Do you miss your father?" he asked, his tone soft as he reached out to gently stroke her head.
A family of three—a couple and their young son—walked by at that moment, their laughter filling the air. Chinatsu watched them with wide eyes, her gaze lingering on the little boy. She nodded fervently. "I do."
A warm current ran through Kirito's heart. Before he could respond, Chinatsu suddenly started crying, her wails attracting the attention of passersby.
"Mom! Mom is lost!" she cried, clutching her pet pig, Tonton.
Kirito sighed inwardly. "No, you're the one who got lost," he thought, but he crouched down to comfort her. "Okay, don't cry. How about I help you find your mom?"
Chinatsu hiccupped through her sobs and wiped her tears with her tiny hands. "But Sister Shizune says I can't go with strangers."
Kirito chuckled softly. "Then I'll stay here with you until they come to find you. Does that sound good?"
Chinatsu nodded hesitantly. "Okay. Thank you, big brother."
Kirito's heart clenched at her trustful eyes. He hesitated, then asked, "Chinatsu, what if I told you I'm your dad?"
Chinatsu tilted her head, a look of disbelief crossing her face before she burst into laughter. "Big brother, you're funny! That's impossible."
"I'm serious," Kirito said earnestly, hoping for a glimmer of recognition in her innocent gaze.
Chinatsu puffed out her cheeks and shook her head. "I don't want you as my dad."
Kirito blinked, taken aback. "Why not?"
The little girl leaned closer and whispered conspiratorially, "Big brother, don't be fooled by my mom's beauty. She's actually a fifty-year-old woman. She drinks, gambles, and she's super violent. You wouldn't want her."
Kirito's lips twitched at her candid words. Before he could respond, Chinatsu blushed slightly and added, "But… if you really want a girlfriend, you could wait until I grow up."
Kirito stared at her, utterly baffled. "What is going on here?"
At that moment, a familiar voice called out, "Miss Chinatsu, there you are!"
Chinatsu perked up immediately and waved her small hands. "Sister Shizune! I'm here!"
A black-and-gray-clad figure approached, holding the ever-reluctant Tonton in her arms. Shizune's short black hair framed her face, which hadn't aged a day in the past four years. She still looked as dependable as ever—except for the panicked expression on her face.
"Miss, why are you wandering around again?" Shizune scolded gently, though relief colored her tone. When her gaze fell on Kirito, however, she froze. Her eyes widened, and a flush quickly spread across her cheeks. "You… you're…"
Kirito smiled warmly and waved. "Long time no see, Shizune."
Before Shizune could respond, her flustered state worsened. Blood trickled from her nose, much to her embarrassment. "Why now of all times?" she thought, recalling their previous encounter and the complications that had followed.
Tsunade arrived moments later, striding purposefully toward them. "Shizune, what's taking you so long? Didn't I tell you to find Chinatsu and head back to the hotel? We need to leave Tansho Street immediately."
Shizune stammered, pointing at Kirito in shock. "Lady Tsunade, it's… it's him!"
Tsunade's sharp gaze followed Shizune's trembling finger, and her expression shifted from confusion to astonishment.
"Hey, Tsunade. Long time no see," Kirito greeted casually, waving with a calm smile.
Chinatsu tugged on Kirito's sleeve, her curiosity piqued. "Big brother, you know my mom and Sister Shizune?"
"Of course. We're more than just acquaintances," Kirito replied, glancing at Tsunade. "I'm also your—"
Before he could finish, Tsunade grabbed his arm in a vice-like grip. "Shizune, take Chinatsu back to the hotel. I'll deal with this," she ordered sharply. Without waiting for a response, she dragged Kirito away, disappearing into a nearby alley.
Chinatsu watched them go with wide eyes. "Sister Shizune, what's going on?"
Shizune sighed, a weary smile on her lips. "It's… complicated. I'll explain when Lady Tsunade comes back."
Tonton squealed in agreement, as if echoing Shizune's sentiment.
Tsunade pulled Kirito into a secluded alley, her grip on his arm unwavering. Once they were away from prying eyes, she released him and crossed her arms. Her amber eyes burned with a mix of frustration and confusion. "All right, you bastard. What are you doing here?"
Kirito leaned casually against the wall, his expression as calm as ever. "I came to see you, of course. I didn't expect to discover that we have a daughter. Since our last meeting here on Tansho Street, I—"
Before he could finish, Tsunade's fist slammed into the wall behind him, shattering it into rubble. "If you dare bring up that night again, I'll kill you right here!" she growled.
Kirito remained unfazed, his smile unwavering. "What do you expect me to do? What's done is done. And for the record, that was my first time. You can't just pretend it never happened."
"First time? Responsibility?" Tsunade let out a disbelieving laugh. "Are you seriously saying I should take responsibility for you?"
Her amber eyes narrowed dangerously, but beneath her fiery glare, there was a flicker of something else—an emotion even she couldn't fully understand.
"You're the one who should take responsibility!" she snapped, though her voice wavered slightly. "You disappeared for years while I raised our daughter alone. And now you show up out of nowhere?"
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