[The Day After]
When Aoba woke up from his sleep, Terumi Mei was still sound asleep.
He glanced at the already empty medicine bottle placed on the bedside table and couldn't help but take in a cold breath.
'This medicine really is terrifying.'
Last night Terumi Mei was completely like one person worth two, her individual combat power had increased exponentially.
But even if it was two Terumi Mei, she still wouldn't be his match.
Aoba, being pressed underneath, felt a little uncomfortable and moved his body slightly.
"Mm~", Seeming to have sensed his movement, Terumi Mei also woke up from deep sleep, rested her head against Aoba's chest, and rubbed her sleepy eyes, "Aoba, are you getting up this early?"
"Teacher gave me a task last night, later I still have to go tell Kurenai-nee and the others."
Aoba pinched Terumi Mei's face, "You continue to sleep a little more."
But Terumi Mei shook her head and hugged him even tighter, "No need, I also have to leave later."
"...", Aoba didn't say anything and instead took out a scroll from the bedside.
"What's this?", Terumi Mei looked at the scroll and tilted her head in confusion.
Having just gotten up, she seemed a bit silly and cute.
"Open it and see," Aoba said with a smile.
Terumi Mei obediently opened it and subconsciously read the five big characters written on it out loud.
"Magic Lantern Body Technique?"
"What is this… hm?", Terumi Mei read the contents behind and her eyes gradually widened.
In her heart it felt more and more unbelievable.
Magic Lantern Body Technique is also one of the abilities of the Rinnegan.
The possessor of the Rinnegan can receive "thought waves" sent out by others, amplify these thought waves, and then display them in the form of illusions in a specific place.
This was something Aoba temporarily researched last night in the sealed space after Terumi Mei exhausted herself and fell asleep.
'Have to say, the Rinnegan sure is convenient.'
As long as one is in the ninja world, no matter how far the distance, it can do video calls.
"Aoba, this ninjutsu…"
"If you miss me, just tell me, as long as I have time, I'll come over immediately," Aoba's smile was gentle.
"Mm…", Terumi Mei's eyes sparkled, and she kissed him again.
If her body allowed it, she'd already want a round of morning training.
Even the best field will rot if you plow it too much.
After leaving the bedroom, Aoba gave the same scroll to Uzuki Yugao and the others, one copy each.
"Our class has a commission next, we'll need to leave the village for a while."
"Just finished the Chunin Exams yesterday, and today there's already a commission?", Uzuki Yugao was a little surprised.
Aoba nodded, "Teacher told me last night. It's a pretty important commission."
"I wanted to tell you all, but in the end…"
In the end, after taking a bath and coming out, everyone was gone.
They all glanced at Terumi Mei.
They had purposely left the time for her alone because she was leaving Konoha today.
Terumi Mei, being stared at, looked a little embarrassed.
Uzuki Yugao and Konan didn't make it hard for her either. After all, the other party was leaving Konoha today.
"Since you're leaving the village, you must be extra careful. Your current popularity is even higher than the Hokage," Uzuki Yugao reminded.
"Mm, I will," Aoba then said to Konan and Temari, "Konan-nee, Temari, if you feel bored staying at home, you can also ask teacher to rearrange a ninja squad for you."
"Mm."
The two both nodded to show they understood.
After saying goodbye, Aoba left the house. He still had to find Yuhi Kurenai.
Since it's receiving a commission, according to proper procedure, it should be handed over by the leading jonin.
After finding Kurenai, he still had to go look for Hinata and Yakumo and the others to gather.
If he went to Hinata and the others first, it would probably delay quite a bit of time.
He had been to Yuhi Kurenai's home before, so he knew where she lived.
Crossing the streets that were gradually becoming lively, he went upstairs and arrived at the door of Yuhi Kurenai's home.
He knocked on the door.
After waiting for a moment without a response, Aoba knocked again.
"Went out this early?", Aoba muttered softly, then knocked again. This time there was finally a response.
"Coming, coming."
"Didn't I give you the key…", From inside the house came a slightly annoyed, still sleepy voice.
As the door opened, that drowsy voice suddenly stopped, and the sleepy eyes instantly became clear.
Aoba also froze in place.
The one who opened the door was Yuhi Kurenai, only now her appearance was a bit… too homely.
Red nightgown, one strap slipped down to her shoulder, the skirt revealing round fair thighs and tight calves, with slippers on her feet.
Standing close, Aoba could clearly smell a faint scent of alcohol.
"Kurenai-nee, did I disturb you?"
Aoba didn't know where to look.
Have to admit, he usually underestimated Yuhi Kurenai too much.
"Uh… n-no."
"Come in first."
Aoba's voice brought Yuhi Kurenai back to her senses. She spoke awkwardly, her voice a little tight, her face flushed red, not sure if from drinking or embarrassment, while stepping aside.
"Um…", Aoba hesitated for a moment but still walked in.
As expected, it was a mess again.
"Ahem, after I came back last night I drank a bit. Since there was nothing today, I planned to clean up in the morning."
'Why does he always come when it it messy?'
'Won't he end up thinking I am a messy woman?'
'All the dignity of an adult is gone.'
Yuhi Kurenai felt her face heat up and had the urge to cover her face and run.
"I see," Aoba didn't mind, 'If living alone, being a little casual is fine. But hearing her earlier words, it seems she isn't living alone?'
"Kurenai-nee, I think you should change your clothes first."
Although it was a feast for the eyes, he still reminded her.
Yuhi Kurenai realized something, looked at herself and hurriedly pulled up her slipped nightgown strap.
That made her look even more flustered and shy.
"Just find a place to sit, I'll be right back."
Leaving these words, Yuhi Kurenai dashed into her bedroom.
Aoba looked at the sofa and coffee table piled with things, thought for a bit, and started helping to clean up.
Of course, he only touched what he could clean. He absolutely didn't touch anything he shouldn't.
At this moment, the sound of the door lock turning was heard.
The next moment, an energetic yet slightly silly-sounding voice came to his ears.
"Kurenai, I bought breakfast and came back… Aoba?"
The voice also suddenly stopped.
"Anko-nee, good morning."
Aoba, holding a liquor bottle he was tidying up, greeted Anko.
However, Anko narrowed her eyes, looking at him with a half-smile.
After putting down the breakfast she was carrying, she slowly walked toward him.
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