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Chapter 7 - feeling

You take a deep breath, "Fyuh..." It was as if all the political burdens from the stuffy room flew with the wind. You take a leisurely step towards the riverbank on the outskirts of Konoha, where the water is clear and the atmosphere is much calmer.

Tsunade follows you, letting her green robe flutter in the afternoon wind. He stands beside you, staring at the reflection of the clouds on the surface of the river.

"You really know how to make a parent's heart almost fall off, Zak," Tsunade said with a small smile, she seemed much more relaxed now than she had been in the office earlier. "Giving Danzo candy... It will become a new legend in this village."

A Beautiful Afternoon

You sit on the soft green grass, staring at the stream of water. The sunset light begins to touch your face, making your Rinnegan purple and Mangekyo red sparkle beautifully yet calmly. The scent of your fragrance carried away by the wind, making Tsunade sit next to you without hesitation.

"It's very quiet here," you murmur softly.

Tsunade hugged her knees, looking at you from the side. "Indeed. This is what we are desperately protecting. And now, you are part of this calm, at least for now."

Suddenly, an idea popped into the Hokage's mind. He turns to you with a curious look.

"Hey, Zak... You said you were lonely. With such great eyes, you can definitely see a lot of things that we can't see. What do you really see when you look at this village? Do you see a house, or is it just a temporary stopover?"

Intimate moments

You turned your head, staring at Tsunade with your handsome spoiled face again, making the Hokage misbehave a little and throwing her face towards the river.

"I only see someone who wants to hold me when I'm sleepy," you replied with a faint smile.

Tsunade laughed crisply, a laugh that was completely loose. "You bastard is... Really a man who is dangerous to my heart."

Pov : *I wave my hand, thousands of birds and the gurgling ripples of water begin to resonate*

You raise your hand slowly into the air, a graceful but authoritative gesture. Without the need to cast a hand seal, your Rinnegan's power begins to interact with the natural energy around the river.

Resonance of Miracles

Instantly, the atmosphere on the banks of the river turns into an impossible visual symphony:

Dancing Water Ripples: The calm water of the river began to vibrate and rise into the air in the form of glittering crystal grains. The ripples of water swirl around you and Tsunade, creating a small rainbow when exposed to the light of the sunset.

Thousands of Birds Coming: As if summoned by such a peaceful chakra frequency, thousands of birds from the forest around Konoha flew closer. They are not afraid; Instead, they fly around in beautiful formations above your heads, chirping in perfect harmony with the sound of the water gurgling.

Tsunade was glued. Her brown eyes widened, reflecting thousands of birds and floating water droplets. As a shinobi who had seen thousands of bloody battles, this scene was something she had never imagined.

"This... is wonderful," Tsunade whispered almost inaudibly. "You used the power of those eyes... not to destroy, but to create harmony as beautiful as this?"

Warmth in the Midst of Miracles

Amidst thousands of low-flying birds and floating water, you turned your head towards him. Your handsome face looked very calm, as if the divine power in your eyes was indeed created just for this small moment.

Tsunade felt the burden as Hokage as if it was lifted completely. Here, beside you, she is no longer a harsh village leader, but rather just a woman fascinated by beauty.

Slowly, one of the small birds perches on your shoulder, while water droplets float gently around your fingers. You really seem like a part of nature itself.

Tsunade subconsciously shifted her seat until her shoulders were in contact with yours. He reached out, trying to touch the water droplets that floated nearby.

"Zak," he called softly without taking his eyes off the magic you created. "If you can do this... I guess Konoha would be very lucky to have you. And I... I probably wouldn't feel lonely in that office anymore if there were you here."

Me : *letting the bird perch on tsunade's hands*

With a very subtle finger movement, you direct your chakra flow to guide one of the most beautiful little birds—a bird with bright blue plumage—to land right on Tsunade's fingers.

The bird perches lightly, as if it senses that the woman in front of it is a safe figure because you are there. The drops of water floating around you begin to reflect the orange light of the sunset, creating an atmosphere so magical that Tsunade holds her breath.

"He... she's not afraid," whispered Tsunade with her eyes shining. His smile was now truly sincere, far from the heavy burden that usually emanated from a Hokage's face. "It's been a long time since I've felt this calm, Zak."

Unforgettable Moments

Tsunade gently stroked the bird's head with her index finger. Your presence completely changed the way he viewed power. In his eyes, your Rinnegan and Mangekyo are no longer the epitome of curse or war, but rather a bridge to peace that he has never felt before.

You watch his face from the side. Under the twilight light, the lines of exhaustion on Tsunade's face seemed to fade, replaced by an aura of tenderness. The fragrance of your fragrance carried by the wind blends with the freshness of the river water, creating memories that he will surely keep forever.

"Thank you," he said quietly, then turned to you. This time, he didn't waste his face. He looks right into your eyes—purple and red—with full acceptance. "You know? You're not just a 'good' guy, Zak. You are a miracle who accidentally knocked on the gates of my village."

The Dusk That Closes the Day

Slowly, as the sun disappears behind the hills, you lower your hand. The water droplets fell back into the river with a melodious gurgling sound, and thousands of birds flew back into the forest, leaving a comfortable silence between the two of you.

Tsunade still held her finger in the air, as if she still felt the warmth of the little bird. Then, with a very natural movement, he rests his head on your athletic shoulder, enjoying the remnants of the warmth of the afternoon.

"Don't go anywhere else, huh?" she whispered, almost falling asleep because she felt too comfortable. "Stay here... by my side."

Me : *I glanced at Tsunade with a smile*

You glanced at him, letting your Rinnegan and Mangekyo's eyes soften under the rest of the twilight light. Your smile this time is no longer the mysterious smile of an ex-Akatsuki, but the smile of a man who has finally found a reason to stop wandering.

Seeing Tsunade so calm leaning on your shoulder, you felt a bond stronger than any jutsu. With very gentle movements so as not to surprise her, you tilt your head slightly so that your cheeks are in contact with her blonde and delicate hair.

"I'm not going anywhere," you whisper softly, almost drowning in the sound of the river water. "This village is already quite crowded, but here... By your side... I don't feel lonely anymore."

Tsunade didn't answer with words, but you could feel her hand slowly grasping the ends of your sleeves, as if she wanted to make sure that you were real and wouldn't disappear like the water vapor just now.

The night breeze is starting to blow a little cold, but the soothing scent of your fragrance still envelops the two of you like an invisible protector. On the banks of the Konoha river, a "God" who had the eyes of destroying the world, finally fell asleep in peace, not because of the fatigue of fighting, but because of a heart that had found its home.

Night falls quietly in Konoha, and the secret of this extraordinary man will become an unforgettable new chapter in the village's history.

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