"It's no problem. It's my duty to assist the Clan," the female servant replied with a slight smile, her expression remaining calm and professional.
Although it seemed like an ordinary conversation at first glance, their words held a deeper meaning.
The mention of the Genius Fuinjutsu Master by the servant earlier was not a coincidence.
It was part of a carefully crafted plan by Keito, who had received suggestions from Reiji.
Reiji believed that if they showed a small gap in their defenses, Konoha would unconsciously lower their guard and reveal more of their own vulnerabilities.
In this way, the Uzushio Village could observe and better understand Konoha's weaknesses.
Even though Reiji knew that Jiraiya and Tsunade were good people, they were still shinobi from Konoha.
No one could guarantee their complete loyalty to Uzushio.
Therefore, Reiji decided to play a little trick to test them.
Moreover, by making Uzushio Village appear to have a weak point, there was a high possibility that Konoha would feel more confident and lower their level of vigilance.
And that would be when Uzushio would have the opportunity to move more freely without too many obstacles.
Then, the three men dressed in all black quickly left, moving swiftly and silently towards the Clan Head's residence to report on the recent events.
Meanwhile, the female servant returned to her work as usual, as if nothing had happened.
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Time passed quickly.
The long-awaited day finally arrived—the day Kushina would begin learning Fuinjutsu from Reiji.
At Reiji's residence, he was currently sitting relaxed at the dining table, enjoying a plate of warm rice paired with fried eggs and spicy fried chicken.
The savory aroma of the dish still lingered in the air, creating a cozy atmosphere in the simple yet neatly arranged home.
As he savored the last bite, Reiji leaned back in his wooden chair and let out a soft sigh.
His eyes glanced out the window, where the morning light began to illuminate his yard still damp with dew.
"Ahh... nothing is better than good food to start the day," Reiji murmured contentedly.
However, Reiji's enjoyment was short-lived.
Just as he was about to relax for a moment, a knocking sound came from the front door.
The knocks were quick and rhythmic, indicating that the person behind the door was very eager.
Reiji set down his glass, stood up, and walked towards the door.
When Reiji opened it, Kushina's bright face greeted him immediately.
The girl stood upright with an enthusiastic expression, her eyes sparkling like a child eager to play.
"Brother Reiji! Good morning!" Kushina exclaimed with a wide smile, her voice full of energy.
"Yes, good morning... You came this early?" Reiji raised an eyebrow, slightly surprised.
"Of course! I want to become very strong!" Kushina replied, clenching her fists with determination.
Reiji could only smile faintly at Kushina's enthusiasm.
However, before Reiji could say anything, he felt an intense gaze that suddenly made the air around him feel heavier.
As if something was pressing down on him.
A light sweat formed on Reiji's forehead.
With a sense of caution, Reiji turned towards the source of the gaze—and there stood a girl with her arms crossed in front of her chest.
"Hmm... So I'm not being welcomed?" Karina's voice sounded cold, her eyes narrowing slightly as if demanding an explanation.
Reiji blinked a few times before finally letting out a small, albeit awkward, laugh. "Haha... Welcome as well, Karina."
"Hmph!" Karina huffed and turned her face away, then without further ado, she stepped into Reiji's house.
"Hey! Why are you just coming in like that?" Reiji protested, trying to stop Karina.
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