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Chapter 248: New Year, Good Fortune
🕑 Added 2025-08-03 18:22:51 +0000 UTCMorning.
It was snowing outside. Konoha Village looked a little gloomy.
But today was the New Year Festival, and the atmosphere was particularly lively. The weather didn't affect the celebrations.
Tsunade was fast asleep. Because she was pregnant, she didn't cling to him like an octopus as she used to. She was lying in bed, and the dim light couldn't hide her beauty.
Sasame leaned in, kissed her cheek, and said, "It's time to get up."
Tsunade's eyelashes fluttered, but she didn't open her eyes. "Why are you here?" she asked. She remembered that Sasame had gone to Shizune's room last night.
"Are you still half-asleep?" Sasame played with her small hand; its soft texture was indescribably warm.
"Oh," Tsunade became a little more alert. Sasame always snuck back in the middle of the night. Although she had told him many times not to, it still had no effect. This made Shizune seem a little pitiful. Sasame felt that sleeping with Tsunade was more comfortable. After all, she was a voluptuous beauty.
"It's the New Year Festival. What kind of gift do you want?" Sasame got out of the blanket and asked.
"I don't want anything," Tsunade squinted her eyes at him. "I already have everything I want. Just come back tonight and watch the fireworks with me."
"Okay," Sasame put on his clothes, nodded, and asked, "What do you want for breakfast?"
"Ramen," Tsunade closed her eyes again. "Call me in a little while."
Sasame shook his head helplessly. What a lazy life. But on second thought, this was how she was in the original work. She was only slightly more diligent when she was Hokage.
Sasame opened the door and went to the bathroom. "So early?" he asked, finding Shizune already in the kitchen making breakfast.
"It's a habit," Shizune glanced at him, her face slightly flushed. Unless she was physically exhausted, she always went to bed early and woke up early.
"My sister said she wants ramen," Sasame chuckled and entered the bathroom. The toothpaste was already squeezed, and the cup was filled with hot water. He was startled for a moment, then realized Shizune had done it. Her personality was quite different from Tsunade's; she was closer to Uzumaki Ena's. Quiet and gentle. Sasame hadn't received this kind of treatment before. But lately, his status had risen sharply. Perhaps this was the transformation from a younger brother to a husband.
After Sasame finished washing up, the ramen was almost ready. After all, it didn't take long to cook. Sasame then went to wake Tsunade up. After about ten minutes, breakfast was finished.
"Go and come back soon," Tsunade cupped his face, kissed his lips, then released him. "Shizune."
"Huh?" Shizune was startled, but a moment later, she understood what she meant. Her face turned crimson. "N-no..."
Sasame took a few steps forward and pulled her into his arms. Their lips met. Shizune's body clearly stiffened. She was still unaccustomed to being so intimate with Sasame. Even though she knew everything, she would feel awkward with Tsunade present.
"I'm leaving now," Sasame didn't do anything else. Otherwise, he wouldn't have enough time today. Time management truly was a science.
He activated the Flying Thunder God Jutsu.
Sasame appeared at the Land of Waves Daimyō's palace. Because it was the New Year Festival, the decorations were noticeably different. Uzumaki Ena was directing things in the courtyard. Sasame thought for a moment and didn't disturb her. He turned and walked to his backyard.
"Where's the cat?" Sasame pushed open the door, but didn't find the black cat he adopted. He raised an eyebrow, and his exceptional hearing caught the sound of water coming from the bathroom. Bathing in the middle of the day? Sasame was puzzled and walked to the bathroom door.
"Meow... meow meow... meow..." A series of meows could be heard over the rushing water. They sounded both suppressed and yet a little pleased. Sasame opened the door. The black cat's body instinctively stiffened, and she curled into a ball.
"Did I scare you?" Sasame crouched down behind her and slowly stroked her smooth, wet back. Then he picked up a towel and began to scrub. He was quite experienced at bathing. He thoroughly washed her from head to tail. The black cat had completely turned red. Finally, she left the bathroom with trembling legs. It's worth noting that Sasame didn't do anything else. As for the black cat's glare at him, it was as if she wanted to eat him alive.
Sasame appeared in Uzumaki Ena's room. He lay on the bed, closed his eyes, and waited. Because it had been like this in previous years. Not long after, Uzumaki Ena pushed open the door. Seeing him, she immediately smiled. She burrowed into the covers, poked her head out, and lay on top of Sasame. "How long have you been here?" she asked. A fragrant scent filled his nostrils. Sasame's spirits lifted. "I just finished bathing the cat."
"No wonder your clothes are wet," Uzumaki Ena's face showed realization. "You can get sick if you don't dry yourself properly." She returned under the covers. Sasame closed his eyes. As expected of a good wife and loving mother. Soon, his entire body was completely dry. Not only that, but he also had her same fragrance.
"Are you feeling much better?" Uzumaki Ena asked tiredly.
"Yes," Sasame rubbed her hair. "Do you want a gift for this year?"
"No," Uzumaki Ena looked at him, her eyes shining. "I already have everything." This answer was almost identical to Tsunade's. Sasame suddenly smiled. "Thank you. I'm very satisfied with your gift."
A blush appeared on Uzumaki Ena's delicate face. "Do you want another gift?" she asked.
"You're asking for trouble," Sasame patted her plump bottom. "One gift is enough. We can talk about the next one later."
A moment later, he appeared in the Land of Snow.
"What are you looking at?" Sasame found Kaguya Ōtsutsuki in the study.
"A yokai," Kaguya Ōtsutsuki said concisely.
"A yokai? Why are you interested in that?" Sasame leaned in and looked. The title was Tengu and a Child.
"I'm not interested," Kaguya Ōtsutsuki shook her head.
"If you're not interested, why are you reading it?" Sasame took the book from her and flipped a few pages, his eyes lighting up. Hachishakusama and a child. Hmm, a child again. In legend, tengu would abduct lost children. Hachishakusama was even more cruel; she would inflict a severe curse on children before devouring them.
"When you arrived, I lost interest." Kaguya Ōtsutsuki stood up and looked down at him, her lips curving. Like the legendary Hachishakusama, she bared her fangs and came down on him directly.
"I... have things to do," Sasame said with great difficulty, his voice muffled, and stated his request. Kaguya Ōtsutsuki nodded. The Amenominaka was activated. Sasame began his journey of suffering once more. But Kaguya Ōtsutsuki was clearly easier to deal with. Her thoughts were too pure and simple. Besides chakra, there was only Sasame. Everything else was irrelevant.
Sasame pushed open Mikoto Uchiha's door, his legs trembling. There was no one inside. He didn't mind, closed his eyes, and took a nap.
A moment later.
Mikoto Uchiha pulled back the blanket and lay on her side, watching him. A faint, strange smell emanated from him. She gritted her teeth, a little jealous for some reason. He had only just arrived in the afternoon. This meant she wasn't the first, or even the second. Mikoto Uchiha reached out and hugged him. She leaned against him, and an inexplicable sense of security came over her. Rationally, she knew she was doing something wrong. But that's just how humans were; maintaining rationality was a luxury.
Sasame hugged the mature and soft body pillow. "Do you have any thoughts on how to awaken Sasuke's eyes?" he asked.
"Thoughts?" Mikoto Uchiha looked at him, confused.
"Although Sasuke has Satori sealed inside him, he still needs emotional stimulation to awaken his eyes," Sasame said, curled up in her warm embrace.
"Satori isn't enough?" Mikoto Uchiha was slightly startled.
"From what I've seen, it's probably not enough," Sasame shook his head. "And you know Sasuke; he won't be able to wait that long."
"But how can we give him emotional stimulation?" Mikoto Uchiha frowned, no longer caring about Sasame's mischievous hands. Emotions, after all, were either negative or positive. Based on her own experience, negative emotions were more potent. For example, the death of the person he cared about most. But Mikoto Uchiha would naturally not be as ruthless as Itachi Uchiha. Besides, the person Sasuke Uchiha cared about most was her, and maybe his friend Naruto Uzumaki. She couldn't possibly kill anyone. As for positive emotions, that was even more difficult. A promotion, a raise, a confession, a marriage, and so on. Sasuke Uchiha didn't lack any of these. His greatest desire was to become stronger. To awaken the Mangekyō Sharingan. If this condition was met, he would naturally have immense emotional stimulation. But this was a paradox.
"You certainly don't want anything too extreme," Sasame pretended to ponder. "What could possibly shock Sasuke?" Mikoto Uchiha remained silent. She couldn't think of anything. But then she noticed Sasame's expression. After all these years, she had some understanding of him.
"Do you have an idea?" Mikoto Uchiha couldn't help but ask.
"The New Year brings good fortune," Sasame's gaze shifted downwards, looking at her taut abdomen. "How about we have a child?"
"..." Mikoto Uchiha's body stiffened. She understood what Sasame was saying. This was indeed a good way. Not only would no one die, but it would also strengthen the Uchiha clan. Mikoto Uchiha sighed helplessly. She reached out, wrapped her arms around Sasame's neck, and leaned in. In an instant, a war was ignited. Mikoto Uchiha let out a soft groan and activated her Mangekyō Sharingan.
Heavenly Mirror!
Two hours later. Mikoto Uchiha's face was flushed, her eyes hazy, and she stared blankly at the ceiling. She placed her hands on her abdomen, silent for a long time. How to put it? If she were truly resistant, she wouldn't have agreed so easily. It could only be said that she was already deeply infatuated, unable to free herself. Sasuke Uchiha was just an excuse.
After taking a bath, Sasame returned home. He should have gone to visit Hinata Hyuga and Ino Yamanaka. But he was truly a little tired today. Besides, they were spending the New Year Festival with their families, and his presence would only ruin the atmosphere. He was the Hokage, after all.
"Sister," Sasame changed his shoes and entered the living room. "I bought you some takoyaki." Tsunade was sitting on the sofa, watching TV. But she had changed into a yukata. The New Year Festival was also a fireworks festival. Wearing a yukata was tradition. Of course, a yukata was a kimono, completely different from the yukatas they usually wore.
"Smells so good," Tsunade took a takoyaki and bit into it. "But not as delicious as yours."
"Just make do," Sasame sat beside her. "Shizune-san isn't back yet?"
"No..." Tsunade chewed the takoyaki, her words coming out in small bursts.
"Is the hospital busy today too?" Sasame said, taking one of her hands. It was fair and soft, and had a fleshy feel, like a fluffy cake. If he were a hand fetishist, he could have licked it to the bone. Of course, Sasame wasn't that kind of pervert. He was very proper, so he just held it.
"She didn't go to the hospital. She said she went on a mission," Tsunade glanced at him.
A mission? Sasame was slightly taken aback, then he understood Shizune's intentions. There were indeed missions during the New Year Festival; that was true. After all, with so many requests, there were bound to be people who worked overtime during the festival. But if Shizune didn't want to accept it, she could have refused. Therefore, her purpose was to give Sasame and Tsunade some alone time.
"When will she be back?" Sasame thought about buying her a gift as compensation.
"Tomorrow, I guess," Tsunade finished the takoyaki. It was a little salty, so she said, "Go get me a glass of water."
"I'm thirsty too," Sasame chuckled and stood up.
"If you're thirsty, there's fresh milk in the fridge," Tsunade's face flushed slightly. "There was too much, so I saved two glasses for you." Sasame was a little confused. But he quickly realized what she was saying. Cough, cough. It was the real deal. Grape milk. He drank it often. But before, it was always made by Uzumaki Ena.
Sasame opened the fridge. Indeed, there were two glasses. He took one for himself and one for Tsunade.
"Don't drink it in front of me!" Tsunade glared at him.
"What's there to be embarrassed about?" Sasame took a sip. "It's very sweet."
"..." Tsunade no longer wanted to talk to him. Although it wasn't the first time she had seen it, she felt her mind couldn't quite adapt.
"Don't you want to try it?" Sasame asked nonchalantly.
"You pervert!" Tsunade glared at him angrily. "I'm not drinking it!"
"Calm down," Sasame saw this and quickly put down the glass. He wrapped his arms around her waist.
"Behave yourself!" Tsunade immediately started laughing. "It tickles! Don't tickle me!"
"Then don't get angry," Sasame stopped. He was worried she would be too excited. During normal times, he could have enjoyed the view, but not now.
"I'm not angry," Tsunade returned to normal. "I'm used to your nonsense."
"That's good," Sasame leaned against her. "Our daughter is about to be born. Have you thought of a name?"
"Speaking of which, should she take the Senju surname?" Tsunade looked at him, her expression very serious.
"It's up to you," Sasame didn't care.
"Then forget it," Tsunade thought for a moment. "How about Chika?"
