Even the mature and steady Tsunade was caught completely off guard by the sudden turn of events.
For a brief moment, neither of them reacted. They remained frozen in that position, as if time itself had stopped.
Sora's physique was extremely powerful after years of Water and Fire Tempering, and having just woken up early in the morning, he was completely unprepared for such an intimate situation.
He had never been this close with a woman before, and the unexpected contact made his usually calm heart stir with unfamiliar emotions.
Heat spread through his body, and the clarity of his thoughts became slightly blurred.
A strange impulse rose within him, something he had never experienced before.
As the two of them remained in that position without separating, the strange feeling intensified.
Driven by instinct, Sora moved first.
What began as an accidental contact gradually deepened into a lingering kiss.
Tsunade, who had been momentarily stunned, suddenly realized what Sora was doing, and her face instantly turned red.
However, for reasons even she could not fully explain, she did not push him away immediately.
By the time she realized things had gone too far, the simple embrace had already turned into something far more intimate.
Perhaps it was instinct.
Even though Sora had no experience with such things, his body seemed to respond naturally.
For that moment, both of them seemed to forget their identities, their ages, and the countless boundaries that existed between them.
From her initial surprise and hesitation, Tsunade gradually stopped resisting.
In truth, Tsunade was just as inexperienced.
Their kiss lasted several long minutes before the two finally separated, both breathing slightly heavier than before.
Surprisingly, Tsunade did not explode in anger. That alone was incredibly rare.
Perhaps it was because Sora had been close to her since childhood, or perhaps it was because he had already become someone irreplaceable in her life.
Instead of arguing or distancing themselves, the two remained close together.
Neither of them mentioned what had just happened.
Yet that unexpected moment was deeply engraved in both of their hearts.
No matter how much they might pretend nothing happened, it was something that could never truly be forgotten.
"Sora, I want to soak in the hot spring, so can you carry me there?" Tsunade said calmly.
She had already regained her composure.
Years of war and countless hardships had forged an incredibly strong mind. On the surface, she behaved as if nothing unusual had occurred.
However, her tone carried a faint trace of playful softness.
"Mm," Sora replied quietly.
Although he lacked Tsunade's life experience, he had grown up surviving on the edge of life and death.
His mind was also incredibly firm. To him, that kiss had been unexpected, but it did not change Tsunade's place in his heart.
Both of them silently shared the same understanding.
Allowing something like that to create distance between them would be foolish.
When they stepped outside, Shizune immediately rushed forward.
"Is Lady Tsunade alright?"
"Shizune, Mom wants to soak in the hot spring," Sora said calmly.
"You've been guarding here the whole time, and even though you have great stamina, you shouldn't push yourself like this.
Go rest for a while. I'll bring you some food later. Leave Mom to me. No one will be able to harm her."
Sora's tone returned to its usual calm confidence.
As he spoke, the memory of Tsunade's pale yet determined expression from yesterday resurfaced in his mind.
Without realizing it, he held her slightly tighter.
Tsunade seemed to sense the subtle change in his emotions.
A faint softness appeared in her eyes as she allowed him to carry her in a princess carry, resting her head gently against his shoulder.
At that moment, she felt an indescribable sense of comfort.
Since Sora's room was the most luxurious suite in the inn, it had its own private courtyard and hot spring, allowing them to relax in complete privacy.
Soon, steam slowly rose from the hot spring.
The warm water quickly relieved the tension in their bodies.
"So comfortable," Tsunade sighed softly.
Leaning against Sora, she closed her eyes and allowed herself to relax.
The two of them remained there quietly for a long time.
After soaking for a while, they began massaging each other's shoulders to ease their fatigue.
This was something they had done many times before.
In the past, whenever Sora returned exhausted from training, Tsunade would use a special chakra-based massage technique while they soaked in the hot spring.
This method allowed his body to recover quickly and greatly strengthened his physique.
Over time, the two of them developed this habit.
After every intense training session or battle, they would relax in the hot spring and help each other recover.
"He's really grown up," Tsunade thought quietly.
As a Medical Ninja, she could easily sense the physical changes in Sora's body.
Instead of feeling embarrassed, however, she felt a strange sense of pride.
Gradually, the earlier awkward atmosphere faded away, replaced by a warm and peaceful intimacy.
The next day, after Tsunade had fully recovered, Sora told her about the strange changes that had occurred during his Water and Fire Tempering in the Land of Waves.
Tsunade almost panicked when she heard it.
She immediately examined his body thoroughly, worrying even more than when she faced her own fear of blood.
Only after confirming that the changes brought him benefits rather than harm did she finally relax.
"It seems you've gained a blessing in disguise," Tsunade said thoughtfully.
"Creating a new technique or developing a Bloodline Limit is always a dangerous path filled with unknown risks. As far as I know, when my Second Granduncle created one of his techniques, he nearly injured his soul.
However, danger and opportunity always coexist. This accident may have been dangerous, but it helped you discover the path you should follow."
She looked directly at Sora.
"Trust your body. Trust your judgment. And trust your instincts. You've already reached a stage where I can't guide you any further."
After saying that, Tsunade walked toward the training area where Shizune was waiting.
For many years, Tsunade had not fought seriously.
Although her chakra and strength were still there, years of inactivity had made her somewhat rusty.
If she wanted to return to her peak state, she needed to fight again.
With Shizune as her sparring partner, and with Tsunade's extraordinary understanding of the human body as a Medical Saint, it would not take long for her to regain her full strength.
The legendary kunoichi of the past was about to return.
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