Screen fades back in:
The moment Nagi realized what kind of "bath tool" Samui had been using on him, he froze on the spot.
But when he finally came to his senses and tried to stand up—
Samui didn't give him the chance.
She wrapped her arms around him from behind and pressed close, moving slightly so that her "bath tool" brushed across every part of Nagi's back.
The sensation from behind made Nagi feel strangely unsettled.
His mind began to grow hazy.
Although it felt comfortable, he knew things would become very dangerous if this continued.
Just as Nagi tried to pull away, Samui suddenly released him.
Before he could even sigh in relief, she turned his body around to face her.
Samui herself was experiencing unfamiliar feelings.
Unlike Nagi, she understood what those emotions meant.
But she didn't dislike them—in fact, she even found herself quietly enjoying them.
Her voice trembled slightly.
"Nagi… now it's time to wash the front."
Hearing that, Nagi immediately retreated.
"No need! Really, no need! I can wash the front myself!"
For some reason, Samui suddenly seemed very dangerous to him.
Seeing Nagi's shy and innocent reaction, Samui felt a strange mixture of guilt and excitement. Even someone as composed as her found her heart beginning to race.
But she quickly regained her calm.
Picking up a towel, she spoke gently:
"Alright, Nagi. This time I'll just scrub your back normally. Don't be scared."
"Really?"
"Really."
Nagi hesitated for a moment, then nodded and sat back down on the stool.
This time Samui behaved properly and quietly wiped his back with the towel.
…
When she finished, Samui left the bathroom.
Nagi let out a deep sigh of relief.
When Samui had hugged him earlier, it felt as if all the strength had drained from his body.
For the first time, Nagi realized how terrifying girls could be.
But then he thought about the days he trained with Naruko, Satsuki, and Hinata.
Sometimes they would attack him from behind during sparring practice, even hugging him while doing so—but he had never felt anything like this.
"Yeah… Naruko and the others are much safer."
Naruko, Satsuki, Hinata: We actually wish you'd think we're dangerous!
Nagi dried himself off, blew dry his hair, got dressed, and left the bathroom.
Screen fades to black.
Later
By then, Shizuka and Ameno had returned from shopping, and Atsui had also finished his errand.
At dinner, Nagi and Samui sat next to each other.
Although they looked completely normal while eating, Shizuka and Ameno both sensed that the atmosphere between them felt slightly strange.
As for Atsui—
He was completely focused on devouring his food.
After dinner, everyone cleaned up and stayed the night.
Nagi originally intended to sleep in the guest room, but Atsui enthusiastically dragged him into his own room.
Judging from his excitement, the guy clearly still had a lot he wanted to talk about.
A Few Days Later
After several days, Nagi and the others bid farewell to Kumogakure.
Before they left, the Fourth Raikage had people prepare a huge pile of local specialties as gifts.
Nagi stored everything inside a Sealing Scroll.
Amid the farewells of many Cloud ninja, the four of them departed.
On the Ship to the Land of Hot Water
During the voyage, Ameno walked over to Nagi.
"Do you need something?" Nagi asked.
"Could I… feel your chakra again?"
"Of course."
To be safe, Nagi used a simple Medical Ninjutsu on her while letting her sense his chakra.
At first Ameno looked thoughtful, then slightly confused.
"Proctor…?"
"Hm? What is it?"
She shook her head.
"Nagi, your chakra feels strangely familiar. Warm… powerful… and very reassuring."
"Thanks for the compliment. But what did you mean by 'proctor'?"
Ameno shook her head again.
"I'm not sure either. But whenever I feel your chakra, I get the sense that… I've finally found you."
"Is that so?"
"Maybe we knew each other before."
"Maybe."
After a while, the two of them sat down and began practicing Water Release chakra fusion again.
As Ameno felt their chakras blending together, the feeling in her heart became clearer and clearer.
Looking at Nagi, she thought quietly:
I don't know why I can't remember clearly…
But I can feel it.
Nagi… you're someone very important in my life.
Reactions from the Shinobi
Rasa:
"Case closed! Hahaha! Looks like our village's Ameno will also be Nagi's future wife!"
Chiyo:
"Mm. Ameno vaguely remembered the 'proctor' through Nagi's chakra. That basically confirms it."
Tsunade:
"Haha, well done Nagi. I actually like Ameno quite a bit."
Ameno:
"Um… Nagi…"
Nagi :
"Ameno, please take care of me in the future."
Fūma Shizuka:
"That's great! Ameno, Captain Samui! Now we can really become sisters! Nagi, you're amazing!"
Watching the screen, Shizuka couldn't help envying the friendships in the future timeline.
Now it seemed clear—
Nagi had married them all.
Husband, you're incredible!
Ameno:
"..."
Samui:
"..."
Both of them were stunned by Shizuka's bold statement.
Kakashi Hatake:
"Wait… does that mean the three girls from the International Class all become Nagi's future wives?"
Jiraiya:
"Damn it! Nagi, your luck with women is unbelievable! Nagi—no, Senior Uncle, please accept this disciple's bow!"
Tsunade:
"Heh. Jiraiya, everyone can see what you're really thinking."
The Screen Continues
Hokage Office — Konohagakure
Since the Raikage had upgraded the mission to S-Rank, Samui's team submitted the mission report directly to the Hokage rather than the mission administration office.
Minato Namikaze skimmed through the report before speaking to everyone.
"I've already heard the details from Kumogakure. I didn't expect a C-Rank mission to escalate into something like this."
"I'm very glad that all of you returned safely."
"Please rest assured—we will strengthen mission monitoring procedures in the future."
"And just like the Raikage, I will officially classify this mission as S-Rank. Your rewards will be issued shortly."
…
After Minato explained a few more matters, the members of the International Exchange Class collected their payment and left.
Once they were gone, Minato turned to Chōza Akimichi.
"Chōza, take a look at the detailed report from this mission."
"Understood."
The burly shinobi accepted the report and began reading.
"Although the report doesn't say it explicitly… Nagi's strength…"
Minato thought for a moment.
"A being that even the Raikage and Kumogakure's forces couldn't defeat was ultimately killed by Nagi."
"That boy's strength may have already reached—or even surpassed—ordinary Kage level."
Chōza nodded slowly.
"It's hard to believe… but the evidence is right here. And the Raikage isn't someone who would lie about something like this."
Minato stood and gazed out the window.
"It seems… the future of Konoha is very bright."
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