Lotus Of The Leaf ~Book One~

Chapter 48! Back to Konoha!

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God, I'd never felt so relieved to be back in the village. Even if I did follow after Tsunade with an excited expression covering my face. Since the news of the new Hokage being my aunt, most Jonin and Chunin who knew took to calling me Honorable Niece. It ticked me off at first, but it constantly reminded me I had someone who loved me like a mother would. And Tsunade was happy to have me around while she attending informal meetings- she gave me plenty of pointers after each meeting made. "And don't forget- Sometimes you have to schmooze just to gain the approval of some of the elders." Tsunade reminded me as we walked towards the stairs.

"I could tell- You were downright polite in there." I mention casually. Just as we reach the entry way, Konohamaru bolts in, and slams his face right into Tsunade's chest.

"So poofy~" He hummed as a delighted expression covered his face. "It reminds me of my baby blanket." He starts rubbing his face all over her chest. Tsunade just glares down at the boy. He leaps away after a moment of my snorting to cover up my laughter. "Who are you, and what are you doing here?!" He shouts at Tsunade.

"What am I doing here?" She snapped back. "Well, what are you doing here, you pesky little runt?"

"Who's a little runt?" He seethed as his face turned bright pink. "I dare you to call me that again!"

"Oh yeah?" A snide smirk washes over her face. "So, you're a glutton for punishment, huh? You're a pesky, little runt." She mentioned again.

"I'm warning you, if you call me that again!" Konohamaru bellowed.

"Okay, okay- That's enough." I laughed as Shizune stepped over.

"She's right- You really should be going in now." Shizune reminded her. "The elders are waiting for you."

Tsunade hummed. "All right, you two. I'm coming, I'm coming." She delicately poked Konohamaru in the forehead. "You watch your step, little boy." Tsunade jeers before stepping away.

"Sorry, Ren- They won't allow you to sit in with her this meeting." Shizune mentioned.

"That's okay- I'll just wait outside." I giggle as I point to the doorway.

"I wish you'd try and behave nicely." Shizune scolded Tsunade as they walked away. "Because of course, I'm the one everybody complains to."

Tsunade hummed in annoyance as Konohamaru finally caught up. "I don't like being called little boy, either!" He bellowed. I stepped back just as Naruto came crashing in, toppling the Honorable Grandson with him. "Hey, why don't you watch where you're going!" Konohamaru shouted at him.

"Why don't you watch where you're standing?" Naruto asked as he nursed his nose.

"Is that you, Naruto?" Konohamaru asked in confusion.

"Seriously? He hasn't changed at all since you saw him last." I mention snidely.

"What the- Konohamaru? Is that you?" Naruto hummed.

"And I forget, you're both idiots." I sigh.

"SHUT IT, REN!" Naruto bellowed.

"You're Ren?! There's no way! You were a washboard the last time I saw you!" Konohamaru bellowed. A flush covered my face as I resist the urge to kick him over the head. "Anyway, long time no see, you two!" He cheered happily.

"Yeah! Ren! You see Grandma Tsunade anywhere?" Naruto asked excitedly.

"Who's Tsunade?" Konohamaru asked.

"An old lady around here with a nasty temper." Naruto explained before I could open my mouth. "Actually, she doesn't look that old, but she is."

"I've seen her, all right- Ren was with her a minute ago." Konohamaru explained.