Tsunade downed another mouthful of sake, her words slurred as she muttered drunkenly,
"Kairen, tell me... am I useless or what? I said I'd protect you, but the moment I see blood, I completely lose it!"
Kairen gently brushed his fingers through Tsunade's hair and softly replied,
"From now on, I'll be the one to protect you."
Tsunade's delicate hand rested on Kairen's shoulder as she hiccuped,
"To be... protected by a Genin like you, how humiliating!"
Kairen smiled and replied,
"What's so humiliating about that? Isn't it natural for a man to protect a woman?"
Tsunade's cheeks flushed red as she laughed,
"You? A man? Don't make me laugh—you're barely even a boy!"
Kairen's tone carried a hint of teasing menace.
"My Hundred Transformations Technique can change my form, you wanna give it a try?"
"Try... try my ass, you little brat... you're... as indecent as Jiraiya... maybe even worse. I think... you'd actually make a better student for him than I ever was…"
Her words trailed off as soft snores replaced them. Within moments, she was fast asleep.
Kairen lifted Tsunade into his arms, carried her on his back, and told Shizune and Kurenai to follow him to find an inn.
As they walked along the street, Kairen couldn't resist giving her a few playful bounces on his back.
He told Shizune and Kurenai that he was out of money, so they could only afford one room at the inn.
After laying Tsunade on the bed, Kairen was just about to make his move when Shizune and Kurenai pressed down on his arms from either side.
"Hmm~"
Wolon and Fenchu, his two small companions, had already betrayed him. They pounced on him, pinning down his legs with their furry paws.
Shizune's eyes sparkled with amusement.
"Tsunade-sama told us to keep an eye on you, so we're not letting you do anything improper!"
Kurenai covered her mouth and giggled softly.
"Kairen, you really shouldn't provoke Tsunade-sama anymore. If she wakes up, she'll kill you."
Kairen explained with complete sincerity,
"I really am broke! That's the only reason I booked one room. Why won't you believe me? We're all just sharing the same bed—it's good for bonding, right?"
"Yeah, sure!"
The two girls didn't believe a word of it. Left with no choice, Kairen made himself a makeshift bed on the floor, scooped up Wolon and Fenchu, and used them as pillows—first as a headrest, then as a body pillow.
"Hmm~"
"You two little bears, I just started raising you, and already you've turned against me. Fine, just be my pillows!"
As the night deepened, Kairen rested his head on the squirming belly of Wolon and slowly drifted into sleep.
...
While Kairen slept, his body remained in the form of his youthful self. His Hundred Transformations Technique was still active, allowing his chakra to flow continuously.
Within that circulating chakra, strands infused with mental will began looping on their own, slowly developing a new technique.
"Detected: Developing a ninjutsu. Recording template!"
"Ninjutsu development 10%..."
"50%..."
"100%!!"
"Ninjutsu successfully developed. Please name the technique!"
"Huff... huff..."
"Shadow Clone has self-named the technique. Genjutsu parallel consciousness recorded into the Ninja Genjutsu Scroll!"
Kairen's Shadow Clones, ever restless, began stirring within his mind, their thoughts echoing.
"Great! Now we can all chat together!"
"What's there to talk about this late? Go to sleep! I need my energy tomorrow for my art!"
"Don't sleep yet! The boss seems to be dreaming. Let's help him fulfill that regret about not visiting Paradise before!"
"How boring!"
"I'm not interested in women. I'd rather study how to act in a way that guarantees I get beaten up."
"You idiots never think about the boss. If none of you are going, then I'll go myself!"
"Boss, give me permission! I'll help make your dream come true!"
...
In his sleep, Kairen dreamed grand dreams of spring and autumn—beautiful women from all over the world filled his grand harem as he laughed with unrestrained delight.
Suddenly, a voice called out to him. Without a care, he waved it off and barked,
"Go away! Don't bother me!"
The Shadow Clone representing lust received his command. That impure chakra gathered and began circulating through Kairen's body, slowly seeping into the air before coalescing into a Kairen with dark circles under his eyes.
The Lust Clone looked down at Kairen's smiling face, quickly grasping his intent.
He picked up Kairen and placed him directly in the large bed shared by Tsunade and Yūhi Kurenai.
"Boss, I'm your most loyal clone. Not like those other flashy good-for-nothings who only care about themselves."
Another voice retorted in his head,
"Shut up, you degenerate. Keep talking and I'll make you an idiot on the spot."
"Petty tricks like yours—how are they any different from a eunuch in the palace?"
"Naruto, Sasuke, don't get cocky. One of these days, the boss will steal both your moms."
"Shut your mouth! Just because I act like Naruto doesn't mean I share his obsession with Kushina!"
"You'll see..."
With a flicker, the Lust Clone vanished from the room. A few instant steps later, he appeared before Paradise of Bliss.
He gazed at the explosion-scented tavern, wiped the drool from his mouth, and murmured,
"Boss, I'm the embodiment of your desire. Now, it's time to fulfill your ultimate craving."
The Lust Clone's body expanded, his height rising to 1.8 meters. The dark circles under his eyes faded. His build became muscular, his face strikingly handsome. Dressed in fine white silk, he looked every bit the refined nobleman.
He even used chakra to conjure up a thick wad of cash, slipped it into his pocket, and swaggered confidently into Paradise of Bliss.
The madam of the house greeted him with a honeyed tone,
"Oh my, such a fine gentleman! Welcome to Paradise of Bliss. Tell me, which of our girls has caught your eye?"
Before she even finished speaking, more than a dozen beautiful courtesans appeared from the back, their kimonos elegant, their movements graceful and enticing.
She began to introduce them one by one,
"This here is our top girl—Miyuzu. Her flute performance is the best in all of Paradise of Bliss!"
"And this is Kayoko."
"We also have…"
After listing more than a dozen girls, she noticed the young man's hungry gaze and thought to herself, Ah, a spoiled young heir sneaking out for his first taste.
"Sir, do any of these ladies interest you?"
"I'll take them all!"
"What?!"
The Lust Clone swallowed hard, pulled out the thick bundle of bills, and slammed it down on the table.
"I said I'll take them all!"
The madam stared, dumbfounded, as he led the dozen courtesans into a private room.
Only after a moment did she come to her senses, muttering under her breath,
"No way, I'd better keep an eye on that one!"
Inside the private room, the Lust Clone had women on both sides of him.
He asked one of the girls in his arms,
"So, how much do you make in a day?"
The courtesan froze. No one ever spoke so bluntly here—clients usually came seeking refined elegance, not business transactions.
"Sir, it's just a humble establishment. We don't charge much per day."
"Oh."
And with that, the real show began.
...
No one knew how long it lasted. Eventually, the Lust Clone's vision darkened, his chakra unable to sustain itself any longer. With a faint poof, he burst into white smoke and vanished.
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