However, the attacker clearly overlooked one issue - people's physical constitutions differ greatly.
For Hayato Ren, who had long used his own body to test drugs, the concentration and purity of this dosage were completely insufficient.
At most, it could only make him feel somewhat drowsy.
However, the familiar Chakra behind him made Hayato Ren keep his eyes closed, pretending to be unconscious.
He wanted to see what exactly Mikoto was plotting, going to such extremes.
Looking at Hayato Ren lying peacefully on the bed in "serene" sleep, Mikoto's face showed a resentful expression.
She had originally thought Hayato Ren would come to her room early, but she had underestimated his moral integrity.
His appearance, fresh from bathing, clearly indicated he had been playing with Kushina before coming to her room.
Compared to Kushina, was she just a backup option?
Thinking this, Mikoto's eyes suddenly became hollow.
Although she had said before that she wouldn't compete with Kushina for anything.
Still, this feeling of being treated as a backup option made Mikoto's stomach ache faintly.
But perhaps this was better - at least she wouldn't feel guilty about what she was about to do next.
Mikoto then produced four handcuffs from somewhere and locked Hayato Ren spread-eagled on the bed in a "big" character shape.
Feeling the cold sensation on his wrists and ankles, Hayato Ren slightly furrowed his brows.
He never would have imagined that Mikoto, who usually appeared so gentle and refined, would play so wildly in private.
Just then, a resentful voice suddenly whispered softly in Hayato Ren's ear.
"Ren, I know you're not asleep."
Hearing this, Hayato Ren could no longer pretend to sleep and had to open his eyes, showing a somewhat bewildered expression.
As soon as he opened his eyes, he met a pair of Three Tomoe Sharingan.
"Haha, Mikoto, what are you trying to do? Stop joking around and release me."
Looking down at the sheepishly grinning Hayato Ren beneath her, Mikoto questioned expressionlessly:
"Did you come here after being with Kushina? Do you look down on me that much? Am I just your backup option between you two?"
"It's not like that, Mikoto, let me explain, mmm..."
Before Hayato Ren could finish speaking, Mikoto silenced him with her foot.
She placed one foot on Hayato Ren's chest and the other on his face.
"Ren, you womanizing pervert. You don't even cherish having such a good girlfriend like Kushina, yet you dare to make moves on me and Teacher Tsunade. Someone like you only cares about yourself. You truly deserve divine punishment! Accept your punishment."
However, there was one thing Mikoto hadn't considered.
What she thought was "punishment" - trampling harshly on Hayato Ren's self-respect - was not punishment for Hayato Ren, but rather a "reward."
After a long while, Mikoto looked down at Hayato Ren with a disgusted expression.
"To think it would be this easy—you're nothing but a complete weakling~ I really don't know what Kushina and Tsunade see in you. Someone like you should be locked in the basement, only allowed to see me."
Mikoto held her cheeks with both hands and uttered words that sent chills down Hayato Ren's spine.
After speaking, she pulled out a small black whip from behind her and swung it forcefully a few times, producing several sharp "crack, crack, crack" sonic snaps.
Then, with her free hand, she rubbed Hayato Ren's head as if petting a dog and said with a half-smile:
"Let's play a game. Guess what I'm going to do with this whip next?"
Hayato Ren showed a strange expression on his face. Although he enjoyed being stepped on by beautiful women, that didn't mean he was a masochist.
Playtime was over. Faced with Mikoto's unusual behavior, he had no choice but to strike back with full force.
Hayato Ren exerted a slight force with his body, and the four handcuffs restraining him instantly shattered.
Shaking his arms, he looked at Mikoto, whose expression had frozen, and revealed a "sunny" smile.
"Playtime is over, you inherently evil Uchiha brat. Prepare to face judgment."
Mikoto swallowed hard and forced a stiff smile.
"Ren, can we make peace? That was just a little joke I played on you."
"What do you think, my dear Mikoto? If apologies were enough, what would the village need the Garrison for?"
In the end, Mikoto reaped what she sowed.
Originally, Hayato Ren had intended to be gentler, considering Mikoto was still a novice on this path.
However, after what had just happened, he cast that thought aside.
Daring to tie someone up and talk about locking them in the basement? This was no ordinary rebellion—it called for a heavy-handed response to reestablish husbandly authority and solidify the family hierarchy.
Hayato Ren even tested the whip on Mikoto and found that it only sounded intimidating. When it struck a person, it caused no real harm, leaving only a faint red mark.
It could honestly be called a novelty item. He had no idea where Mikoto had gotten it from.
Finally, when a dazed Mikoto raised the white flag in surrender, Hayato Ren let her off.
...
The next morning, Hayato Ren glanced at the foolishly grinning Mikoto in his arms and decided to get up.
Who knew what Mikoto was dreaming about to be smiling like that, even drooling all over Hayato Ren.
Considering that Mikoto's physical endurance was considerably weaker than Kushina's, Hayato Ren had no intention of waking her. It was better to let her rest a bit longer.
After brushing his teeth, Hayato Ren went down to the first-floor living room.
Konan was obediently eating breakfast in the dining room, seemingly ready to head to school soon.
"Well, if it isn't Ren? Why are you up so early today?"
Seeing Kushina sitting on the living room sofa, greeting him with a smile, Hayato Ren slightly furrowed his brows.
In his memory, Kushina was not someone who liked waking up early.
Like Tsunade, Kushina was one of those who usually missed breakfast.
And today he actually woke up earlier than me—when something's abnormal, there must be a reason behind it.
Thinking this, Hayato Ren couldn't help but ask:
"Don't tell me you were involved in Mikoto's actions last night too?"
Hearing this, Kushina's eyes immediately began darting around nervously.
Because the potion and handcuffs Mikoto used last night were all provided by her, all for the purpose of seeing Hayato Ren make a fool of himself.
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