As Gento's command was issued-
Konan's body, out of her control, slowly walked toward him.
Konan's chakra had been depleted, making her unable to maintain the Transformation Jutsu, revealing her original appearance.
She wore the Akatsuki cloak of black with red clouds. The fabric was loose, yet it could not conceal the graceful curves beneath.
Her light blue short hair was adorned with a pale purple paper flower at the end, making her cold face appear even more exquisite.
Right now, Konan's brows were soft like mist, her nose straight and elegant, her thin lips pressed together, carrying a hint of stubbornness and coldness.
Despite that, Gento knew that her cold expression right now was all a façade.
Because he could catch a trace of fear and panic in those light orange eyes.
Beneath the cloak, her figure was faintly visible.
The full curves at her chest slightly lifted the fabric, while the rope tied at her waist outlined a slender waist that could be grasped in one hand.
At the slit of the robe, an occasional glimpse of her fair calf could be seen, its lines smooth and graceful.
Even in such a disheveled state, she still exuded a cold, restrained, yet inexplicably alluring aura.
Gento looked at her with great interest, his gaze undisguised.
Under his gaze, Konan felt extremely uncomfortable and finally became completely flustered:
"You… what are you going to do!"
Her voice no longer carried its usual calm coldness.
The situation before her had already slipped out of her control.
She knew all too well what fate awaited a kunoichi who fell into enemy hands.
Having grown up in war since childhood, she had seen too many women humiliated after defeat.
Those heart-wrenching screams, those desperate eyes, those bodies discarded like rags afterward…
At the thought that she might face the same fate, Konan shuddered.
Gento looked at the beauty he had long desired and no longer waited.
He reached out and pulled Konan into his arms.
"Ah!"
Konan's body stiffened as she struggled violently:
"Let go of me! Don't touch me!"
Gento, however, said with a wicked smile:
"The more you struggle, the more excited I get."
As he spoke, he reached out and lifted Konan's chin.
That cold face was now right in front of him.
She bit her lip tightly, her brows furrowed, her eyes filled with fear and resistance.
Her fair cheeks reddened from struggling, adding a touch of delicate charm.
Looking at her moist lips, Gento could no longer hold back and lowered his head to kiss her.
"Mmph!"
Konan's eyes shot wide, desperately trying to struggle.
But the Fivefold Yin Control Rings restrained her body firmly, leaving her unable to move.
She could only allow this man to do as he pleased.
Gento held her waist with one hand while the other moved to her cheek.
Her skin was delicate and smooth.
He gently pinched her face, the soft sensation stirring his heart.
Konan's struggle grew weaker and weaker, tears welling up in her eyes.
After a long while, their lips parted.
Gento looked at the woman in his arms, her eyes reddened and glistening with tears.
He took out the Mangekyo Dojutsu Copy Card, which had already copied Kotoamatsukami.
The Fivefold Yin Control Rings could only control the body.
What he truly wanted was to obtain Konan's heart.
Seeing the card in Gento's hand, the fear in Konan's eyes deepened:
"What are you going to do to me!"
She tried desperately to struggle, but could only move futilely.
Gento looked at her, his tone suddenly turning serious:
"Following Nagato and the others, your ending will be miserable."
He recalled Konan's fate in the original story.
Killed brutally by Obito, her body sinking into the sea.
That scene made his heart ache inexplicably.
"Submit to me, Konan."
He looked at her seriously:
"I will use my own way to achieve the peace in the shinobi world that you desire."
Konan bit her lip, her eyes full of stubbornness:
"In your dreams!"
Gento sighed:
"That's not up to you."
As he spoke, he placed the Mangekyo Dojutsu Copy Card in front of Konan.
The card slowly disappeared, turning into specks of light that merged into her forehead.
Konan's eyes instantly became empty.
Gento immediately began altering Konan's thoughts:
"You acknowledge my ideals and obey me in all things. You have no feelings toward any man other than me. You are an undercover agent I have placed within the Akatsuki."
As his words fell-
Konan's vacant eyes gradually regained their light.
She blinked and looked at Gento.
The fear and resistance were gone, replaced by a heartfelt attachment and trust.
Gento raised his right hand, and the Fivefold Yin Control Rings flew back into it.
Konan felt no sense of incongruity about the current situation.
Instead, she directly threw herself into Gento's arms, wrapping her hands tightly around his waist:
"Gento-sama…"
She buried her face in Gento's chest, her voice gentle.
Feeling the soft warmth of her body in his arms, Gento felt reassured.
He gently stroked her light blue short hair:
"Having you go undercover in the Akatsuki must have been hard on you."
Konan lifted her head, her eyes filled with love as she looked at him:
"As long as I can help Gento-sama, I don't feel wronged at all."
Looking into her light orange eyes, Gento felt a warmth in his heart and lowered his head to kiss her again.
This time, Konan's body was no longer stiff.
She responded to Gento awkwardly.
Her hands climbed up onto his shoulders.
But her kissing was quite inexperienced, her movements clumsy like a girl who had never known such things.
After a long while, their lips parted.
Konan's cheeks were flushed, and her breathing had become rapid.
Her usually cold eyes were now filled with a watery glow, clearly stirred.
Just as Gento was about to go further.
"Ahem."
A cough came from behind.
Gento turned around to see Mangetsu Hozuki standing not far away with his younger brother, looking at them expressionlessly.
Interrupted at such a moment, Gento sighed helplessly.
He released Konan and said softly:
"I'm going out for a moment. I'll be right back. Stay here and wait for me."
Konan nodded with a blush on her face.
…
Gento led the Hozuki brothers out of Yomotsu Space.
When they emerged, they were already among a group of coastal reefs.
Waves crashed against the rocks, sending up white spray.
Not far away was a concealed sea-eroded cave, which was the agreed rendezvous point with Orochimaru.
He brought the two of them into the largest cave.
The interior of the cave was spacious, dry, and well-ventilated.
Several torches were stuck into the rock walls, their flickering flames casting shifting light and shadow across the space.
Orochimaru, Itachi, Mei, Ao, Chojuro, and the others were already waiting there.
Seeing Gento bring in the Hozuki brothers, everyone present let out a sigh of relief.
Mei spoke first, praising him:
"As expected of the Uchiha clan, who have recently been favored by many clients. Your efficiency in completing missions is impressive."
"I thought we'd have to wait until the latter half of the night."
Gento did not engage in small talk and spoke directly to Mangetsu:
"This time, I saved you and your brother's lives."
"So, you must pay a price for that."
Mangetsu did not speak, just looking at him.
Gento continued:
"Our Hidden Gento Village can shelter you."
"But you need to join the Uchiha's Anbu and work for me."
Mangetsu fell silent for a moment, then slowly nodded.
Now that the Hozuki clan had been slaughtered by the Fourth Mizukage, he had nowhere to return to.
He had personally witnessed the strength of this Uchiha, enough to protect him.
And the condition he proposed was not unreasonable.
"Alright."
Gento continued:
"Also, your younger brother needs to be handed over to Orochimaru to cooperate in researching your clan's Kekkei Genkai."
Mangetsu's expression turned fierce at that:
"You want my brother to be used for someone else's experiments?"
He instinctively pulled Suigetsu behind him, a surge of killing intent rising from his body.
His younger brother Suigetsu was his bottom line.
He would never compromise!
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