A cool stream of chakra entered her body through the acupoints.
Immediately, wherever that coolness passed, warmth surged up from deep within her body.
Her dried-up meridians were like land long parched, greedily absorbing this warm energy.
She was surprised to find that her previously exhausted chakra was slowly recovering.
Not only that, even its circulation had become faster and smoother than before.
"This technique… is it ninjutsu?" she asked softly.
Gento nodded:
"This is a medical ninjutsu I invented. It can clear the body's chakra points, accelerate chakra flow, and even heal hidden injuries."
He leaned close to her ear, his warm breath brushing against her earlobe:
"So, does my technique feel good?"
Konan's ears turned red.
She nodded lightly, her voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz:
"Mm… it feels very comfortable."
Gento let out a mischievous laugh:
"There's even better to come."
His hands continued to move, pressing onto the acupoints on her back.
Between her shoulder blades, along both sides of her spine, above the small of her back…
Every acupoint was attended to.
His technique was skillful, his strength perfectly controlled, as Yin-Attribute chakra continuously flowed into Konan's body.
Konan only felt her back growing warmer and warmer.
That warmth spread along her meridians to her entire body.
The hidden injuries left by past battles tingled, as if something was slowly repairing them.
"Mm… ah…"
She couldn't help letting out soft, intermittent moans, her voice carrying an uncontrollable sense of pleasure.
Gento's palm rested on her back, feeling the smooth, delicate skin and the gradual relaxation of the muscles beneath it.
His hand slowly moved down along her spine, his fingertips brushing past her waist.
Konan's body trembled slightly, yet she did not move away.
"Will this spot… feel good too?" he asked softly.
Konan blushed, not answering, only nodding lightly.
Gento's hand continued downward, pressing onto the acupoints at her waist.
The moment his fingers applied pressure, her body trembled again.
"Don't… there…"
Her voice carried a hint of pleading, yet hidden within it was also a trace of anticipation.
Gento did not stop, his fingers gently circling at the hollow of her waist.
That aching, swelling sensation spread from her waist, making her whole body go limp.
He took the opportunity to pull her closer, his other hand gently caressing her cheek.
Konan closed her eyes, the blush on her face deepening.
…
Two hours later.
Konan leaned contentedly in Gento's arms.
Her eyes were closed, her cheek pressed against his chest, feeling his steady heartbeat.
For her, a war orphan who had grown up without enough food or warmth, whose memories were filled with pain, the time spent with Gento was the happiest in her life.
If possible, she even wished time could stop at this moment forever.
Gento gently stroked her light blue short hair and asked softly:
"Tell me about the important intel of the Akatsuki."
Konan opened her eyes and nodded obediently:
"At present, the most important matter for the Akatsuki is overthrowing Hanzo of the Salamander's rule."
"That masked man who calls himself 'Madara Uchiha' said that the rule of the Hidden Mist is already on the verge of collapse, and before that happens, the organization must find a proper base."
Gento nodded.
Konan continued:
"The operation to overthrow Hanzo will be launched within two years."
Gento's expression shifted slightly.
After thinking for a moment, he said:
"After you return, continue gathering intel on the Akatsuki. When the time is right, pass the information to me."
Konan nodded without hesitation.
After these two hours of close interaction, her body and mind completely belonged to Gento.
She would carry out any of his orders without a shred of indecision.
After leaning in his arms for a while longer, Konan reluctantly stood up.
She changed back into her original clothes, the Akatsuki cloak with black background and red clouds.
Before leaving, Gento pulled her into his arms again and gave her a deep kiss on the lips.
"Mm…"
A soft murmur escaped Konan's lips.
After they separated, Gento instructed:
"Come back to report intel whenever you have the chance."
"If the information is useful, I'll give you a proper 'massage' again."
Thinking of the earlier "massage," Konan's cheeks, which had just cooled down, flushed again.
"Yes!"
She lowered her head and turned to leave.
…
One day later.
Land of Rain, Akatsuki base.
Konan passed through layer after layer of corridors and arrived at the lowest level.
In the dim space stood the massive Gedo Statue.
Beneath the statue, Nagato leaned against a special apparatus, emaciated, his back covered with black rods.
In front of him stood a man wearing an orange spiral mask.
Seeing Konan enter, a flash of excitement appeared in Nagato's eyes:
"Konan! You're alright!"
His voice was hoarse and trembling:
"That's great… I thought…"
Konan looked at Nagato, a trace of complicated emotion flashing through her eyes, though it vanished in an instant.
She said calmly:
"That Gento Uchiha only has strange ninjutsu. His actual combat strength isn't very strong."
"After a fierce battle with him, I found an opportunity to escape."
The masked man beside them stared fixedly at Konan, his gaze sinister:
"Oh? Can you describe the details of your battle?"
Konan's heart tightened.
She knew she was being suspected.
Just as she was about to explain–
Nagato suddenly spoke, his tone carrying displeasure.
"Madara Uchiha, Konan would never betray me. There's no need to doubt her!"
The masked man was silent for a moment before letting out a cold snort:
"It had better be so."
He paused.
"Also, don't forget our ultimate goal."
After speaking, his figure distorted and disappeared into a ripple of space.
Konan looked at Nagato, her gaze growing more complicated.
Once upon a time, they had shared the same goal.
But now…
She already had a new place to belong.
She would help Gento achieve his goal, and then remain with him forever.
…
Meanwhile-
A system notification sounded in Gento's mind:
[Ding! Congratulations to the host for completing Dual Cultivation with a kunoichi!]
[Evaluating the aptitude of the Dual Cultivation partner…]
[Evaluation complete.]
[Dual Cultivation partner: Konan.]
[Partner No.6: Konan]
[Aptitude: S]
[Overall Evaluation: S-rank!]
[Claimable: S-rank Family Treasure Chest ×1]
"Open the chest!"
Gento chose to open it right away.
[Chest opened. Distributing rewards…]
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