At the Yuhi residence—
When Akira returned from Root—
He discovered that although Anko had not left, she was already asleep.
Thus, he headed directly to Kurenai Yuhi's room and set up a barrier.
"Akira Ren, you're back!"
Kurenai Yuhi, who had just been awakened—
Rubbed her sleepy eyes lightly.
Upon seeing the handsome figure she had longed for day and night—
She became overjoyed and took the initiative to hug Akira Ren.
This bad little brother had not forgotten her after all. He still remembered to come see her first after returning.
"Red Sister…"
Looking at Kurenai Yuhi in her purple spaghetti-strap nightdress, stunningly beautiful and incomparably seductive—
A trace of burning desire rose within Akira as well.
He wrapped an arm around her soft, slender waist.
Already thoroughly familiar with her, he greedily captured that unforgettable sweetness.
"Akira Ren, you womanizing idiot…"
Breathing softly—
Kurenai Yuhi's face flushed crimson, her beautiful eyes watery.
Holding Akira Ren's devastatingly handsome face in both hands—
Her eyes revealed indescribable resentment, affection, and infatuation…
Although the two had already done everything within the spiritual world—
Strictly speaking, they still had not truly crossed the final line.
However—
Anko's interference had changed Kurenai Yuhi's thoughts.
Afraid she would not be able to stop that shameless female hooligan Anko, who always seized every opportunity—
As the first woman by Akira Ren's side—
Kurenai Yuhi at least wanted to have Akira Ren's first time.
"Remember this, little troublemaker… you mustn't forget your big sister…"
The utterly enchanting beauty—
Already somewhat lost in passion—
Climbed atop him and took the initiative.
Songbirds danced amidst spring scenery.
…
Morning.
Golden sunlight streamed diagonally through the window.
The beautiful couple sleeping in each other's embrace gradually awoke.
Because things had only ended after the "plum blossom bloomed thrice," Kurenai Yuhi felt somewhat soft and weak.
She refused Akira Ren's treatment.
As though treasuring something precious—
She carefully folded and stored away the bedsheet stained with a touch of crimson.
"Akira Ren…"
Seeing Akira looking at her with smiling eyes—
Her face flushed faintly red.
"Red Sister, you're so beautiful!"
Looking at Kurenai Yuhi's gorgeous and captivating face, Akira could not help becoming momentarily entranced.
He stepped forward, embracing the beauty in his arms as he sincerely praised her.
"Little troublemaker, you sure know how to sweet-talk…"
Kurenai Yuhi smiled softly.
Her heart filled with joy and sweetness.
Naturally, she sat in Akira Ren's lap and leaned against him.
After taking that final step yesterday—
Their relationship had already become truly intimate beyond separation.
"What's this?"
Kurenai Yuhi's beautiful eyes suddenly narrowed slightly.
She noticed the fruit sitting on the bedside cabinet.
It resembled a red apple—
Yet was covered in spiral patterns.
It looked strangely mysterious, almost as though it radiated an irresistible magic that tempted people to eat it.
Akira must have brought it back yesterday.
However—
Her attention yesterday had been entirely focused on this little man.
She had not paid attention to anything else.
"It's called a Devil Fruit… explaining it would be troublesome. I specially brought it back as a gift for you, Red Sister…"
Akira smiled as he explained.
"As for its exact effects, you'll understand after eating it."
"Though… it tastes a little terrible."
The process of cultivating Artificial Devil Fruits was ultimately somewhat cruel.
There was no need for Kurenai Yuhi to know.
Of course—
Perhaps in the future, they might vaguely guess where the Artificial Devil Fruits came from.
But by then—
It likely would no longer matter.
"Devil Fruit?"
Kurenai Yuhi was rather surprised.
Such a strange name combined with this unusual appearance truly did seem peculiar.
"Compared to its appearance, the taste is even worse than you'd imagine. But compared to the benefits you gain, that price is completely negligible…"
Akira smiled as he asked,
"So? Will you eat it?"
Kurenai Yuhi, who trusted her little man completely, did not hesitate in the slightest.
Smiling softly, she replied:
"Since it's a gift from you, Akira Ren, then of course I'll eat it."
Picking up the fruit and wiping it clean—
Under Akira Ren's encouraging gaze, she took a bite.
"…"
The next moment—
Her beautiful face instantly turned green and purple.
She tightly covered her mouth, barely suppressing the urge to vomit.
Her ruby-like eyes glared resentfully at Akira Ren.
"It tastes awful!"
This little troublemaker was not pranking her, was he?
How could something in this world taste so horrible?
"Red Sister, once the bow is drawn, there's no turning back…"
Akira said seriously.
"Since you've already started, you need to finish eating it."
Unlike conventional Devil Fruits—
Although even one bite of this Artificial Devil Fruit would still take effect and cause a complete transformation of a person's genes—
If it was not eaten entirely, the effect would likely be greatly reduced.
"Fine…"
Seeing that Akira did not seem to be joking—
Kurenai Yuhi could only close her eyes and endure that indescribable taste.
Bite by bite, she finished eating the fruit.
"Phew…"
A long while later—
She finally recovered and sighed in relief.
"What exactly is this thing?"
Kurenai Yuhi looked at Akira in confusion.
"Judging by the taste alone, it definitely deserves the name 'Devil Fruit.'"
"You'll know very soon."
Akira merely smiled mysteriously.
Seeing him deliberately keeping secrets—
Kurenai Yuhi shot him an annoyed glare.
She could only wait patiently.
Sure enough—
Not long afterward—
Kurenai Yuhi's expression suddenly changed.
Her ruby-red eyes became suffused with crimson chakra.
She stared at Akira in disbelief.
"This…"
"Mm. This is a forbidden technique I personally developed using Wood Release powers even superior to the First Hokage's. Combined with the genes of Kekkei Genkai users, it produces fruits capable of granting others bloodline limits…"
Akira smiled lightly and nodded.
Looking at Kurenai Yuhi's eyes overflowing with red chakra—
He explained bluntly:
"The ability you obtained, Red Sister, is the 'Red Eyes,' a dōjutsu that vanished into history back during the Warring States Era. It was once known as the nemesis of the Byakugan."
"As for how powerful it truly is…"
"I believe you've already experienced it yourself."
"This isn't an illusion. It's completely real."
Staring at Akira before her—
Like an X-ray, she could clearly see through his body.
His organs, nerves, blood vessels, tissues—
Even his chakra pathway system—
All were visible at a glance.
Then instinctively—
Her gaze swept toward other areas.
Passing through countless obstacles—
She could even see the increasingly lively streets outside, where crowds of people were already bustling with activity.
"It really can directly see through objects…"
Kurenai Yuhi was utterly shocked, her disbelief overwhelming.
"And I feel like… there are other abilities too!"
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