Although Orochimaru rushed toward Nawaki the moment he noticed the Exploding Tag, it was already too late.
Just as Nawaki stared blankly at his feet, awaiting death's arrival, an orange-red shadow instantly appeared above him and scooped him up.
With a loud "boom," the floor where Nawaki had been standing was blasted into a deep crater.
Although Charizard had lifted Nawaki at the last moment, the shockwave from the Exploding Tag's explosion still left him severely injured.
Hayato Ren immediately laid Nawaki on the ground and began administering first aid.
Orochimaru walked over to Hayato Ren's side, watching the scene with a furrowed brow.
He had personally promised Tsunade that he would ensure Nawaki's safety.
If Hayato Ren hadn't reacted in time, Orochimaru wouldn't have known how to face Tsunade.
After half an hour of emergency treatment, Nawaki's condition finally stabilized.
Orochimaru couldn't help but ask, "How is Nawaki's condition now?"
Hayato Ren wiped the sweat from his forehead. "He's not in danger of dying at the moment, but we'll need to bring him back for my teacher to examine him properly."
Orochimaru nodded, picked up Nawaki onto his back, and carried him back to the Leaf camp.
Meanwhile, Tsunade was pacing back and forth at the camp's entrance. For some reason, she had been feeling restless all day, as if something bad was about to happen.
Only when she saw Hayato Ren return unharmed did her anxious heart settle back into place.
But before she could feel relieved for even two seconds, she spotted the unconscious Nawaki on Orochimaru's back.
Tsunade hurried forward to take Nawaki, then immediately began examining his condition.
Fortunately, although Nawaki remained unconscious, he was no longer in critical condition.
After performing some basic treatment, Tsunade arranged for ninja to escort Nawaki back to the Leaf Village.
After all, what Nawaki needed most now was proper rest and recovery.
The constantly rainy weather of the Rain Country was clearly not conducive to wound healing.
By the time everything was arranged, it was already late at night.
Tsunade let out a heavy sigh and dragged her weary body back to her tent.
Though her body wasn't particularly tired, the emotional rollercoaster had left her mentally exhausted.
"Has Nawaki been taken care of?" asked Hayato Ren, who had come to wait for Tsunade after Konan fell asleep.
Tsunade nodded, then slowly stepped forward and gently embraced Hayato Ren, burying her face in his chest.
After a long silence, Tsunade's voice softly emerged. "Thank you, Ren. If anything had happened to Nawaki, I would have..."
Hayato Ren gently stroked Tsunade's head as he held her, responding softly:
"Why say thank you between us? This is what I should do."
After a long while, Tsunade suddenly lifted her head and said with slight annoyance:
"At a time like this, can't you control yourself? You just had to ruin the atmosphere."
Hayato Ren showed an awkward smile on his face.
"This isn't my fault, it's just that teacher, your charm is too great. You deeply attract me at all times."
Tsunade didn't respond, only her cheeks slightly flushed.
Looking at Tsunade's shy and delicate expression, Hayato Ren only felt his mouth go dry.
So, he leaned his head forward, seeking sweet relief to ease the dryness in his mouth.
A long time passed before the two took their next action.
However, since both were driving a motor vehicle for the first time, everything was done with extreme caution.
Afraid that any mistake might cause a traffic accident.
But both Hayato Ren and Tsunade were naturally talented individuals. So they quickly became proficient.
...
At this moment, Tsunade was lying on top of Hayato Ren, fast asleep.
Although Tsunade's physical condition was extraordinary, after all, she had no experience last night, so her body was still somewhat fatigued, which was why she hadn't woken up yet.
Hayato Ren didn't disturb Tsunade either, remaining completely still as he quietly watched her sleeping face.
After who knows how long, Tsunade's eyes fluttered slightly, then slowly opened.
After opening her eyes, what greeted Tsunade was Hayato Ren's handsome face.
Because she had just woken up, Tsunade hadn't yet figured out the current situation.
She reached out and patted Hayato Ren, then asked somewhat groggily:
"What are you doing here?"
Before Hayato Ren could answer, Tsunade's pretty face instantly turned as red as fire.
Clearly, she had remembered everything that happened last night.
Last night, she had actually half-resistingly gone along with Hayato Ren and done such things.
This was truly a case of an older woman taking advantage of a younger man. Even with Tsunade's current mental state, she couldn't help but feel embarrassed.
After a long while, Tsunade finally calmed her emotions, then looked at Hayato Ren.
"What would you say our relationship is now?"
A triumphant smile appeared on Hayato Ren's face.
"Of course we're a couple. Teacher, after you've done all sorts of things with me, you're not thinking of backing out now, are you?"
Hearing this, Tsunade couldn't help but roll her eyes and said with annoyance:
"I really need to tear that mouth of yours apart, otherwise who knows how many women you'll harm in the future. I don't know who you learned from - your skills aren't great, but you have more tricks up your sleeve than anyone."
As she spoke, Tsunade pulled out a kunai and began gesturing with it near Hayato Ren's face.
Under normal circumstances, Hayato Ren would have been excited. But at this moment, looking at the expression on Tsunade's face, Hayato Ren only felt a cold wind blow through him, his back soaked with cold sweat.
After brief consideration, Hayato Ren carefully took the kunai from Tsunade's hand and said:
"I'll talk to Kushina about this. How about making you the main wife?"
Hayato Ren's shameless behavior successfully made Tsunade's anger boil over.
If Hayato Ren had no connection with Kushina, she would have castrated him right then and there for daring to dream of having multiple women at once.
But the problem was, Hayato Ren and Kushina had established their relationship before she came into the picture.
If she forced Hayato Ren to break up with Kushina, wouldn't that make her the despicable one who stole her own student's lover—an old cow trying to eat young grass?