The daughter he had raised so carefully…
Was about to be taken away without a word.
Outrageous!
The relationship between a father and his future son-in-law had never been good—
And seeing his precious little girl drift toward another man?
Unbearable.
This time—
The "yellow-haired delinquent" had kicked the door in.
"Dad, why are you being so rude to the Hokage?"
Before Uchiha Ren could even speak, Tsunade stepped in front of him, elbowing her father repeatedly.
"It's fine," Ren said calmly. "Lord Momoka and I just have minor disagreements at work."
"I'm the Hokage. I'm used to it."
His tone was relaxed.
Selfless.
Perfectly performed.
"You—you… Uchiha Ren, you have no shame!"
Senju Momoka nearly exploded.
Konoha had long become Ren's domain.
The Jonin council?
A formality.
Since taking office, everything Ren wanted—
Succeeded.
Everything he didn't—
Failed.
Opposition existed.
But very little.
Anyone who resisted him paid the price.
The most obvious example—
The Senju Clan.
Marginalized for nearly two years.
Only recently allowed back after surrendering completely.
And now—
Ren was acting like the victim?
"Lord Hokage… you're amazing…"
Tsunade looked at him with admiration.
In her eyes, Ren was just like her grandfather Senju Hashirama and great-uncle Senju Tobirama—
A great Hokage.
She had no idea how terrifying his authority truly was.
And now—
She thought he was enduring injustice behind the scenes.
Her admiration only grew.
"Dad, you should be more respectful… and gentle with Lord Hokage."
Another elbow.
Momoka felt like his soul was leaving his body.
Respectful?
I'm one step away from kneeling already!
We risked everything with the Hashirama Cells experiment—
Still lost!
Signed humiliating agreements!
And now he's the victim?!
Where is justice?!
Ren glanced at Momoka—
And smirked.
While Tsunade wasn't looking—
He even made a face at him.
This feeling…
Was incredible.
Like kicking open an old man's door—
Taking his valuables—
Then walking away with his daughter.
"I… Tsunade, come home with me!"
Momoka couldn't stay here any longer.
He had to talk to her.
Explain what kind of person Ren really was.
A monster.
A predator.
As Hokage—fine.
As a son-in-law?
Absolutely not.
…Unless Ren called him "father."
Then maybe—
Just maybe—
He could consider it.
And any child—
Must carry the Senju name.
Of course—
Ren would never agree.
At best—
They'd address each other however they pleased.
"Come on, Tsunade," Momoka insisted.
"No."
She shook her head immediately.
"I'm training with Lord Hokage this afternoon."
"No!"
"I'm your father—you will listen to me!"
The authoritarian patriarch appeared.
"I won't!!"
She hid behind Ren.
Ren sighed internally.
No wonder "delinquents" could steal daughters so easily.
Parents like this practically handed them over.
Wait… I'm the delinquent?
Thanks for the assist, old man.
"Lord Momoka," Ren said gently, stepping forward, "if Tsunade wants to train, let her."
"You trust my strength, don't you?"
Momoka's teeth clenched.
Uchiha Ren, you…
…
…
He couldn't do anything.
Ren was his superior.
And Tsunade refused to budge.
"Hmph. We'll talk when you get home!"
Momoka stormed off.
"Dad, are you eating your bento?" Tsunade called out with a giggle.
"I'm not eating!!"
He left in fury.
"Then I'll take it," Ren said calmly.
Momoka snapped.
He dragged Ren aside.
"If you do anything inappropriate to Tsunade…"
"I'll turn against you—even if you're Hokage!"
"Relax," Ren said casually. "I have standards. I see her as a little sister."
"…Though she is quite pretty. She'll be beautiful when she grows up."
"We're close in age too."
"Not a bad match."
"Bastard!!"
Momoka nearly lost control.
Ren simply smiled—
And walked into his office with Tsunade.
Downstairs, a crowd had gathered.
Watching.
Eating gossip like it was a feast.
"Disperse!"
Momoka roared.
Then left.
His bento gone.
His daughter… slipping away.
—
Inside the office.
"Lord Hokage, your snacks are still as good as ever."
"You should eat proper meals," Ren said. "Snacks aren't enough."
"Who made this?" he asked.
"I did!"
"Impressive."
"Of course!"
They chatted casually.
Ren was about to try her cooking—
Click.
The door opened.
"Ren, I brought you lunch!"
Uchiha Hikaru walked in, holding a carefully prepared bento.
She had spent the entire morning on it.
Then—
She froze.
Another girl.
Talking with him.
Offering food.
The atmosphere—
Instantly froze.
Ren sensed danger.
But his expression remained calm.
It was just two girls.
What was there to fear?
He had done nothing wrong.
"Ah, Hikaru. This is Tsunade, daughter of the Senju Clan head."
"Her father lost his appetite, so…"
"I see."
"And this is Uchiha Hikaru," Ren added.
"Oh~"
The tension eased—
Slightly.
But their eyes met.
And in that instant—
They understood.
Rival.
"Try mine," Hikaru said, placing her bento down.
"I made it just for you."
Another gaze.
Sharp.
Focused.
Ren remained calm.
Two bentos?
Easy.
"I'm actually very hungry today."
"One isn't enough."
He opened both.
A bite from each.
Balanced.
Fair.
Perfectly neutral.
"Both are excellent," he said.
No favoritism.
No bias.
"Ah… I'm full."
Two servings.
A bit too much.
"Was it good?" Hikaru asked softly.
She leaned in—
And wiped his mouth with a handkerchief.
Ren blinked.
…Aggressive today.
"Very good."
She smiled faintly.
Satisfied.
Tsunade stepped forward immediately.
"And mine?"
"Also very good."
"Then I'll make it for you every day!"
She had decided—
To advance further.
"My father's portion?"
"I'll make his too."
"If he scolds me, I just won't cook for him."
Ren said nothing.
Let her.
Just a bento.
"Hmph. I'll make one too!" Hikaru added.
"Sure, sure."
Ren smiled.
For Konoha—
He sacrificed so much.
Just as the strange tension lingered—
The door opened again.
"Lord Hokage!"
Nara Shikaku rushed in.
Ren nearly sighed in relief.
Tsunade was harmless.
But Hikaru—
If she got angry?
That would be a problem.
Still—
Everything was under control.
Her affection was high.
And in this world—
One man, multiple partners—
Wasn't unusual.
Especially among the strong.
Ren even boldly suggested—
"Let's all go watch the moon together."
"To promote harmony between the Uchiha and Senju."
For Konoha.
For peace.
Absolutely not personal.
"Lord Hokage… are you busy?" Shikaku asked hesitantly.
He clearly didn't want to get involved.
No, Shikaku.
You came at the perfect time.
"Not at all," Ren said immediately.
"Konoha's affairs come first."
"You must have something important."
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