Anya brought Kurenai Yuhi back to his home. Of course, as they were nearly there, Kurenai insisted on getting down and stopped him from carrying her any further. Along the way, he also bought breakfast for Konan.
Just as they arrived downstairs, Konan was already waiting there. Seeing Anya, she politely walked forward and greeted, "Good morning, Teacher."
Since arriving in Konoha, Konan's mindset had changed dramatically. Her attitude toward Anya had subtly shifted too—from initial complexity to gratitude. The bitter experiences in Amegakure (Rain Village) were fading further into the past. Of course, her companions Yahiko and Nagato were unforgettable.
Anya took out some money from his pocket and handed it to her, saying, "Take this. Let me know if you need more."
After the conclusion of the Second Battle, when rewards and merits were distributed, he'd received a considerable sum—perfect for helping out his nominal student.
Konan hurriedly declined, "No, I can't take your money."
Anya smiled gently and firmly pressed the money into her hand, naturally replying, "Consider it a loan. Keep track of it, and once you become a ninja and start earning money, you can repay me."
Hearing these words, Konan tightened her grip on the money, ready to start counting immediately. Kurenai directly handed over the breakfast and said, "Konan, eat breakfast first. Since he's your teacher, it's only natural he covers your daily expenses."
"Thank you." Grateful for Kurenai's kindness, Konan accepted the meal with a radiant smile spreading across her face. It seemed just as Kurenai said—these two girls had indeed grown very close.
Well, Anya couldn't play the third wheel anymore. He turned to Kurenai and asked, "Is your dad home?"
"He should still be," Kurenai replied. Then realization dawned on her, "Oh no—you came here specifically to see my dad, didn't you!"
Joking—it'd be deadly dangerous to answer honestly around a girl, especially one still so young.
"How could that be? Of course I'm here especially for you. After all, your father and I now work in the same department. We can meet anytime—we don't need to specially go home for it, right?"
His reasoning made perfect sense, and Kurenai nodded satisfactorily. "Then go ahead and do whatever you want. I'll wait here for Konan to finish breakfast before we head to school together."
"Alright."
Anya waved goodbye to both girls, then vanished instantly with a Shunshin.
Kurenai murmured under her breath, "Hmm, leaving in such a hurry. Still pretending you didn't come here to see my dad."
Arriving at Kurenai's house, Red was indeed home. Right now, he wore casual loungewear, clearly in a relaxed mood.
Seeing Anya arrive, he happily invited him inside. The two sat face-to-face around a small table while Red poured him a cup of tea.
Slightly taken aback by the warm reception, Anya said, "Thank you, Director."
Red kindly replied, "Don't be formal at my home. We aren't on duty right now, so just call me Uncle."
Despite possessing a stern, aged-looking face, Red truly had a wonderful personality—especially toward his juniors.
Anya called out with a natural tone, "Uncle, hello! This time I came to experience your Genjutsu Space again."
Red frowned slightly. "With your current genjutsu skills, learning the Genjutsu Space technique is still unrealistic. Could there be another reason for your visit?"
"Yes." Anya unsheathed his blade, casually twirled it around, then sliced through the empty air.
This simple slash caught Red's attention, making him genuinely shocked—his eyes filled with shock at the thought. The cut was utterly silent and left no ripple in its wake—not a sound or even a flicker in the air. If not for witnessing it with his own eyes, he wouldn't have believed Anya had slashed through space at all.
He couldn't help but wonder: if Anya attacked him from behind with a strike like this, would he manage to dodge?
"Did you develop this sword technique yourself?" Red already understood its significance and spoke in an admiring tone.
Anya said with a frustrated look, "Not completely successful yet. My ideal state is to completely block all five senses, but in practice, there's always some unavoidable airflow."
Airflow? Red smiled faintly, puzzled. "How come I didn't feel anything at all?"
"Maybe because your Taijutsu isn't quite sharp enough. Although it's very subtle, my master and I can sense it. Those deeply trained in Taijutsu would definitely sense it too."
"I see," Red nodded thoughtfully. "So you want to incorporate genjutsu into your Sword Art to completely block someone's physical perception."
Anya simply nodded. Talking to someone intelligent was so much easier—one hint was enough.
After taking it all in, Red fell silent for a moment. He and White Fang both recognized the terrifying power of this sword art. Once perfected, such a technique would immediately place this young man among the top-tier assassins without question.
Seeing this hesitation, Anya didn't press further, choosing instead to wait patiently.
Red's concerns, however, differed somewhat from White Fang's. Even if Anya mastered such a sword art, he would inevitably face the most dangerous assassination missions—a burden perhaps too harsh for just a youth. More concerning to Red was the fear that this boy might grow addicted to killing and eventually go down the wrong path.
Looking at Anya filled with anticipation, Red finally decided to teach him. They hadn't spent much time together, but Red knew the boy was incredibly determined. Even if he refused now, Anya would likely keep researching on his own anyway.
"Listen well," Red became serious and focused. "The Genjutsu Space is a technique that affects an opponent's brain using chakra. Once successful, it allows complete control over the flow of chakra within their nervous system—in simpler terms, your chakra synchronizes with theirs, preventing them from disrupting their own chakra flow to break free."
"Now, give it a try."
[Genjutsu – Dreamy Space]
Just like the first time he met Red, Anya was plunged into a fresh Genjutsu Space. Surprisingly, this space resembled buildings from his past life—filled with a modern atmosphere.
He began to understand; this was the homogenization of chakra. If applied to Sword Art, it meant seamlessly aligning the movement of the blade with the body's natural rhythm—the genjutsu made this possible.
Anya lingered inside the Genjutsu Space instead of rushing out. She carefully absorbed the experience—this was a rare opportunity for a Genjutsu master to willingly share Chakra with her without reservation.
The inspiration from last night's combat practice, the insights gained while sparring with Nocturne, and her recent understanding of Genjutsu—all merged together in this moment.
Red's eyes suddenly widened in shock while channeling the Genjutsu Space onto Anya. Before her, the deeply ensnared Anya began moving on her own, instinctively wielding her Tanto and flowing through one Swordsmanship technique after another.
This couldn't be happening. Red was certain Anya hadn't broken free from the Genjutsu Space. Could this child really be nearing White Fang's level already?
Suddenly, the blade in Anya's hand flickered in and out of visibility. Gradually, it seemed to dissolve into nothingness. With the slightest flick of her wrist, the table between them split cleanly in two.
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