September 23rd, clear weather.
As usual, after having breakfast, Hanekawa headed to the Anbu base.
"Lord Hanekawa."
Haru, who had been waiting for a while, approached him.
"Has Shinno made any new moves?"
Hanekawa glanced at her and walked toward his office.
"He infiltrated the Hokage building last night."
Haru followed behind him and reported.
"What did he do?"
Hanekawa raised an eyebrow and asked.
"Nothing."
Haru paused before adding, "I suspect he was scouting the area."
"Hmm."
Hanekawa replied indifferently, "Don't worry about him."
The Hokage building, as the center of Konoha, was not only guarded by Anbu year-round but also filled with numerous traps and barriers.
Shinno was clearly preparing to steal sealing techniques.
"Understood."
Although Haru didn't fully understand, she didn't ask further.
"Did you find the person I asked you to look for?"
Hanekawa suddenly remembered something and asked.
He was referring to Jugo.
Jugo was about the same age as Sasuke Uchiha, maybe a year or two older, and had already been born.
Although his strength wasn't remarkable, he had a unique ability.
He was naturally capable of absorbing natural energy, essentially an uncontrollable Sage Mode.
If he stayed in an area with strong natural energy for too long, he would enter a berserk state, unable to control his urge to kill.
Orochimaru used him to develop the Cursed Seal.
Although the Cursed Seal was an inferior version of Sage Mode, it could be controlled and didn't require the innate talent for Sage Mode.
In theory, it could be mass-produced.
In the original story, it wasn't mentioned where Orochimaru found Jugo, but it was likely in the Land of Rice.
Given his orange hair and orange eyes, finding him wasn't impossible.
"Apologies, Lord Hanekawa, we haven't found him yet."
Haru said with some embarrassment.
"It's fine."
Hanekawa waved his hand. "Take your time. You'll find him eventually."
Although the Land of Rice was a small country, its population wasn't small.
Finding a baby with specific characteristics wasn't easy.
But as long as Jugo was in the Land of Rice, they would eventually find him.
The only concern was if he wasn't there.
"Is there anything else?"
Hanekawa entered his office.
"Half an hour ago, Inoichi Yamanaka, the head of the Yamanaka clan, came by."
Haru handed him an invitation. "This is for you."
Hanekawa opened the invitation and raised an eyebrow.
It was an invitation to a luncheon at the Yamanaka clan to celebrate the birth of his daughter, Ino Yamanaka.
As the Hokage's advisor, he technically didn't have to attend.
After all, Ino was his junior.
But whether he attended or not, the Yamanaka clan had to extend the courtesy.
The Ino-Shika-Cho trio had gained their position as Hokage advisors thanks to Hanekawa's suggestion.
"You may go."
Hanekawa closed the invitation and said.
"Yes."
Haru bowed slightly and left.
Hanekawa placed the invitation on the desk and, after some thought, decided to attend.
The Ino-Shika-Cho trio had always been supporters of the Hokage.
As the Hokage's student, he could help Tsunade strengthen her ties with them.
Of course, there was another reason.
This was Ino Yamanaka!
One of the Konoha 12 in the original story.
Both sentimentally and logically, he had to join in the celebration.
After finishing his paperwork, Hanekawa headed to the Anbu training ground.
After so much training, he was only missing one of the seven kekkei genkai: Storm Release.
In the original story, there were three ninja who could use Storm Release: Darui, Hiruko, and Madara Uchiha.
Madara Uchiha used Storm Release once after becoming the Ten-Tails Jinchūriki and mastering the Six Paths Sage Technique.
Hiruko learned Storm Release through the Chimera Technique.
The only true user of Storm Release was Darui.
Storm Release combined Lightning and Water Release.
Lightning Release techniques were fast and destructive but hard to control.
By adding Water Release, the Lightning Release chakra could be controlled like water.
In simple terms, Storm Release was electrified water and flexible lightning.
The first Storm Release technique Hanekawa learned was Storm Release: Thundercloud Wave.
Its effect was to create a thick, dark rain cloud that released lightning to attack enemies.
But what Hanekawa valued was its ability to create rain clouds.
This meant he could more easily create a rainy environment, triggering the "Rain God" keyword.
Time passed quickly, and soon it was noon.
Hanekawa stopped training and used the Flying Thunder God Technique to arrive near the Yamanaka clan.
He quickly found Inoichi Yamanaka's house.
It was quite lively.
"Lord Hanekawa!"
Inoichi, standing at the entrance, was pleasantly surprised to see him.
He hadn't expected Hanekawa to attend, given his status.
"Senior Inoichi."
Hanekawa walked over with a smile. "Congratulations."
"Thank you."
Inoichi raised his arm. "Please, come with me."
Hanekawa followed him into the courtyard.
Along the way, people greeted him.
Hanekawa looked around and noticed that most of the guests were ninja from the Ino-Shika-Cho clans.
Ninja from other clans, like the Uchiha and Hyūga, weren't present.
However, there were quite a few ninja from the Sarutobi clan.
This was because the Sarutobi clan had witnessed the alliance between the Ino-Shika-Cho clans.
Apart from them, there were some ninja who were close to Inoichi.
"Hanekawa!"
A familiar voice called out.
Hanekawa instinctively looked over and saw Asuma Sarutobi.
He smiled and waved at him.
In the original story, Asuma Sarutobi was the team leader for Ino Yamanaka, Chōji Akimichi, and Shikamaru Nara.
This was a tradition between the Sarutobi clan and the Ino-Shika-Cho clans.
Each generation of Ino-Shika-Cho teams had a teacher from the Sarutobi clan.
"Lord Hanekawa."
Inoichi stopped and said, "Please, take the seat of honor."
"Thank you."
Hanekawa didn't hesitate and sat at the head of the table.
After sitting down, he exchanged pleasantries with Minato Namikaze, Shikaku Nara, and Chōza Akimichi at the same table.
As expected, Tsunade, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Orochimaru, and Koharu Utatane—the older generation of Konoha's leadership—weren't present.
"Minato-senpai."
Hanekawa asked casually, "How is Sister Kushina doing?"
"She's doing well."
Minato smiled. "She's just a bit picky with food, but it's not a big deal."
"That's something to be envious of."
Hanekawa sighed.
"What do you have to be envious of?"
Minato shook his head. "If you wanted to get married, I'm sure many girls would be willing."
"Cough."
Hanekawa glanced around and asked, "Since when did Minato-senpai learn to joke?"
Thankfully, Tsunade wasn't here, or today would have been a disaster.
"I'm serious."
Minato blinked.
"Minato-senpai, have you thought of a name for your son?"
Hanekawa forcibly changed the subject.
"Have you read Uncle Jiraiya's novel?"
Minato paused, then quickly added, "His first novel."
Inspired by Hanekawa—or rather, Thunderfire Sword—Jiraiya had, after his first novel, resolutely embarked on a path of no return.
Though it wasn't entirely a path of no return, as with or without Hanekawa, he would have written the adult-themed *Icha Icha Paradise*.
"Is it *The Tale of the Gutsy Ninja*? I've read some of it."
Hanekawa replied.
"The protagonist's name is Naruto."
Minato smiled. "What do you think of the name Namikaze Naruto?"
Hanekawa was momentarily stunned.
He had forgotten that since Minato was alive, Naruto wouldn't take the Uzumaki surname but the Namikaze surname.
"Great name!"
Hanekawa praised.
Although he was more accustomed to the name Uzumaki Naruto, while Sasuke Uchiha could be forcibly corrected, Naruto couldn't.
After all, the importance of a surname and a given name was different.
If Hanekawa suggested Naruto change his surname, he might offend both Minato and Kushina.
In the original story, Naruto took the Uzumaki surname due to Hiruzen Sarutobi's manipulation, to better protect his safety.
Time passed in casual conversation.
After lunch, Hanekawa met the newborn Ino Yamanaka.
Babies naturally don't look like their future selves, but her light blue eyes were quite noticeable.
Inoichi looked at Hanekawa, feeling a bit regretful.
Due to the tradition between the Sarutobi clan and the Ino-Shika-Cho clans, Ino's future teacher would likely be Asuma Sarutobi.
But if Hanekawa was willing to take her as a student, Inoichi would break tradition.
He knew the difference between a former Hokage and a future Hokage.
"Asuma, see you next time."
At the entrance of the Yamanaka clan's compound, Hanekawa bid farewell to Asuma Sarutobi and walked onto the street.
He looked up at the sky.
Lunch, meeting Ino, and chatting with Asuma had taken up a lot of time. It was already mid-afternoon.
Hanekawa headed toward the Anbu base but stopped when he passed the Kumogakure mission hall.
He thought of Samui.
She would be returning to Kumogakure in a couple of days.
After some thought, Hanekawa walked in.
The Kumogakure mission hall was no different from Konoha's, just smaller.
Mission requests were posted on the walls, and staff waited at the service counters for mission handovers.
"Atsui."
Hanekawa walked over and asked, "Are you on duty today?"
"Lord Hanekawa, what brings you here?"
Atsui quickly perked up when he saw Hanekawa. "Are you here to take a mission?"
"I need to talk to your sister."
Hanekawa shook his head. "Where is she?"
"She's in the second room upstairs."
Atsui pointed upward.
"Then keep working."
Hanekawa turned and walked up the stairs.
He stopped at the second room on the second floor and knocked.
After a moment, the door opened.
Samui's cold, beautiful face lit up with surprise when she saw Hanekawa.
"This is the first time I've entered your room through the front door."
Hanekawa chuckled.
He had always used the Flying Thunder God Technique before.
Samui immediately remembered what had happened the last time she wore a qipao.
She had promised Hanekawa she would wear a secretary outfit the next time they met.
But the opportunity never came.
Since she had already given the secretary outfit to Hanekawa and he hadn't come, she hadn't worn it.
"Hanekawa, what would you like to drink?"
Samui took a deep breath to calm her emotions and asked.
"Anything is fine."
Hanekawa sat on Samui's bed and stretched.
"I'll make you some tea."
Samui walked to the tea table and bent over.
Hanekawa raised an eyebrow.
The movement perfectly showcased her round, full hips.
He thought of a word: peach.
Samui finished making the tea and turned around, noticing Hanekawa's intense gaze.
Her heart skipped a beat.
"Hanekawa."
Samui tried to remain calm.
"Would you like some?"
Hanekawa took a sip of tea and asked.
"No."
Samui instinctively shook her head.
"The tea is good. You should try it."
Hanekawa took another sip, then put down the cup and stood up.
Before Samui could react, her lips were sealed.
She instinctively tasted the slightly bitter tea.
Hanekawa's left hand wrapped around her waist, while his right hand slowly moved down and grasped her plump buttocks.
Samui's body stiffened, then relaxed.
Her cold, beautiful face couldn't maintain its composure, and a blush spread across her cheeks. Her blue-green eyes showed a hint of allure.
"Was the tea good?"
Hanekawa asked with a smile.
Samui didn't answer. Her mind was blank, and she was instinctively breathing in fresh air.
After a long while, she finally felt alive again.
"It… it was good."
Samui whispered, not daring to look at him.
And those hands were still roaming freely over her back, making her instinctively tighten her snow-white thighs.
If she didn't, she felt she might lose all strength in the next second.
"When are you returning to Kumogakure?"
Hanekawa casually asked while squeezing her full buttocks.
"To… tomorrow."
Samui's mood dipped slightly.
"It seems I came just in time."
Hanekawa said, somewhat surprised.
"I was planning to come see you tomorrow."
Samui said, her voice trembling.
"Then wear the secretary outfit before you leave."
Hanekawa let go and took out a scroll.
It was the scroll Samui had given him last time, containing five qipao and five secretary outfits.
Hanekawa glanced through it and picked out a black secretary outfit.
"Okay."
Samui took the outfit and nodded.
She glanced at Hanekawa, her face gradually reddening, her eyes filled with shyness.
"I…"
Hanekawa was about to turn around like last time to let her change, but he suddenly froze, his eyes widening.
Samui untied her belt and removed her light gray clothes.
In an instant, her snow-white body was completely exposed to his gaze.
Hanekawa stared intently, instinctively swallowing.
Samui felt dizzy.
But she maintained the last bit of consciousness, not letting herself collapse.
"Hanekawa, do you like it?"
Samui asked, her face flushed.
"I do."
Hanekawa quickly nodded.
Samui's figure was perfect.
Now, without the obstruction of clothes, it was even clearer.
Her snow-white skin, graceful curves, slender waist, long legs, and ample bosom—every part was filled with beauty.
While Hanekawa enjoyed the view, he couldn't resist and walked up to her.
He reached out, pulled her into his arms, and gently caressed her smooth back.
This was a completely different experience from before.
"Samui, are you willing?"
Hanekawa looked down at her and asked.
"I… I am…"
Samui was slightly stunned, her eyes filled with confusion and attachment.
Seeing this, Hanekawa kissed her pink lips.
The secretary outfit she hadn't yet put on slipped from Samui's hands.
She already knew what was about to happen.
Hanekawa's hands moved down to her plump buttocks and thighs.
With a slight effort, he lifted her up.
Her body was suspended in the air.
Samui instinctively held Hanekawa tighter.
Soon, she was on the bed.
She opened her eyes, and her pupils shook.
Somehow, Hanekawa's clothes had already fallen to the floor.
She glanced at him, her face showing a bright, captivating expression.
"Samui."
Hanekawa bent down, feeling her soft body, and gradually moved closer to her face.
"Hmm."
Samui softly responded, then raised her arms to wrap around his neck.
Her eyes were filled with affection, her breathing quicker than usual, causing her chest to rise and fall.
Wherever Hanekawa looked, he saw only snow-white skin.
He kissed her lips and asked, "Are you in a hurry to leave tomorrow?"
Samui was about to answer when her body trembled.
She instinctively clenched her teeth, her eyes misting over.
Hanekawa stopped moving, his hands roaming over her body, especially her ample bosom.
"I… I'm fine."
Samui soon felt a wave of heat, her core filled and unable to stop trembling.
Seeing this, Hanekawa didn't hesitate any longer and began to savor this tempting cake.
Samui closed her eyes, her brows furrowed.
It was like a dream, sweat beading on her forehead, her fair skin turning pink.
Samui twisted her waist, unsure how much time had passed, only feeling warmth in her stomach before drifting off to sleep.
The long night passed in a haze of warmth and softness.
The next day.
Hanekawa opened his eyes.
He instinctively looked at Samui.
She was still asleep, curled up in his arms, holding him tightly.
Her delicate face still bore traces of her pleading expression.
Hanekawa reached out and brushed aside her messy hair.
Although Samui was strong, she was at most a jonin.
Hanekawa, on the other hand, with the enhancement of multiple keywords, had surpassed ordinary human limits.
Samui could only endure under his pressure.
It seemed she wouldn't wake up anytime soon.
Hanekawa shifted slightly, burying his face in her chest.
With a soft pillow and the rich fragrance, he fell back asleep.
Time passed slowly.
A knock sounded at the door.
"Sis."
Atsui stood at the door and called, "It's already 9 a.m. We need to leave!"
Samui suddenly woke up.
She looked at Hanekawa, panicking, unsure what to do.
"Stay calm."
Hanekawa smiled. "Answer as you normally would."
"Atsui, I still have something to do. Wait another hour."
Samui took a deep breath and said.
After speaking, she instinctively covered her mouth.
Her voice was hoarser than usual.
But thankfully, Atsui didn't suspect anything and left after acknowledging her.
Samui breathed a sigh of relief.
She looked at Hanekawa, wanting to say something but stopping herself, her face flushing red.
Even though they had been intimate last night, she still felt shy.
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