"There is nothing wrong with paying." He was nothing if not enthusiastic about this. The boundaries, though uncertain now, were dissolving after years and years of feeling unknowingly constrained by them. Having that gate opened was so freeing and he felt lighter and happier than he had in a long while. And to see Obito interacting with one of his most precious people, one of his children? Gai felt like his families were all finally merging into one.

He had no idea the worries or jealousy Tenten felt and if she had voiced them, he would have assured her everything would be fine. How could they not be? He and Obito had been dancing around this for years! This was just a dream finally come to fruition! And Kakashi, who had been elusive and always just out of his grasp was finally allowing himself to be loved. Tenten and Obito (and Kakashi and Lee and Neji) had always been part of the same family, even if they didn't know it all this time. There was no need to be jealous. None! It was beautiful. Gai could cry...but he wouldn't. Really.

Gai piped up as Tenten talked about her teammates. "They have excellent teamwork, Hokage-sama! Both on and off the field. You should really utilize them as a team more often! Just imagine all they can do! And such good friends! They are my little stars!"