Chapter 206: The Children are Asleep, Now It's Our Time
Akiyama Makoto's body trembled as he stared at Kurenai Yūhi in disbelief.
What had she just said?
They were just four simple words, but they were like two claps of thunder.
The first word, "Honey," he could understand. It meant the defenses around her heart had finally loosened.
But the name that followed... that was the name of his and her child from the simulation.
How could she know about what happened in the simulation?
He hadn't even used the Dream Inheritance on her yet. Could it have been... because of the chakra connection just now?
In Naruto, chakra connections could transmit thoughts and ideas; he was well aware of this. But only a very small number of people could do it. Or rather, it was limited to Jinchūriki and those powerful ninja whose chakra contained spiritual power that was strong and pure enough for information to be transmitted.
Wait a minute. Didn't he currently meet the conditions of having sufficiently strong and pure chakra and spirit?
Although he wanted to humbly say no, it was clear that he couldn't deny it anymore.
His spirit, needless to say, was already at Genjutsu 10. In addition, after so many simulations and the development and use of spiritual secret techniques, he had even created the Super S-rank ninjutsu, the True Spirit Seal. Even if his real-world self hadn't reached a stat of 10 yet, he was probably very close.
As for his chakra reserves and their purity, his physical body might still have shortcomings, but with the supplement of Cell Activation, although he couldn't reach the First Hokage's monstrous level of regeneration, he had already surpassed most people in the ninja world.
So, the truth was that he had unintentionally transmitted some fragments of his memory to her.
Then... could Hinata and Karin have had the same experience?
This matter was not dangerous to him. In fact, it might even help to stabilize his relationships with the girls around him. In essence, it was a low-level Dream Inheritance that didn't consume simulation attempts. In the future, he could use this method to more easily teach ninjutsu knowledge and combat skills to those around him.
Although the efficiency would certainly be much lower than using the official function, it could save on simulation attempts!
As he continued to simulate at a high intensity, his stock of attempts was gradually dwindling. He had to put "acquiring more attempts" back on the agenda. A method that could save attempts was naturally a high-value one.
But... he still needed to do some experiments on the specific principles of this method.
He looked at Hinata and Karin, who were still unconscious, and naturally turned his attention to Kurenai. She was still in a daze, the perfect subject for this.
He then took her hand, pulled her into his arms, and infused her with both Yang and Yin chakra, fusing the two with his loving spiritual power. Finally, he said gently, "Shinku is asleep. Now it's time for just the two of us."
"So..."
The moment his words fell, she kissed him, seeming even more impatient than he was.
The sound of splashing water echoed. He untied her sash, and then melted into her.
A long time later, she gradually became still. He then used the Flying Thunder God to send her to her room.
She looked at the change in her surroundings, and was even more convinced that this was a dream. Only a dream could explain all this. Otherwise, when had he learned the Flying Thunder God?
Sleep, sleep. When I wake up, everything will be back to normal tomorrow!
With this mindset, she slowly closed her eyes. As for the strange feeling in her body, she dismissed it as a strange experience in a dream, completely ignoring how she, a genjutsu master, could have such an uncontrollable dream.
He looked at the now truly-asleep Kurenai with a strange expression and shook his head helplessly.
He had originally planned to win her over today, and hadn't been opposed to using some forceful means. But he hadn't expected this to happen. Under these circumstances, did this count as consensual?
Even if it doesn't, I'll make it consensual.
He then returned to the bathhouse. He still had to deal with the two girls who were "pretending" to be asleep.
After his figure disappeared, the "sleeping" Karin and Hinata secretly opened their eyes. They then saw each other peeking, were startled, and quickly closed their eyes again. But then, the two of them opened their eyes again, peeked at each other, and finally, as if reaching a mutual understanding, began to giggle.
"The Family Head is gone. Can we go back to our rooms now?" Karin asked curiously.
Everything that had just happened had been a huge shock to her. After all, she had only just arrived at his house. Who knew she would see so many impactful scenes?
But she still tried hard to maintain a calm expression, to pretend that she wasn't surprised at all. Because the person in front of her was Hinata, a girl who was clearly extremely intimate with him. She couldn't lose face in front of her.
When it came to competitiveness, Karin's temper was in no way inferior to Sakura's.
"Ah... Mm, I think so."
Hinata also replied in a panic, then sat up and looked down at the True Spirit Seal on her stomach. Tenten and the others had said that he would hold her and sleep for a night afterward. She had already prepared herself.
But... was he drawn away by my teacher?
Hinata looked at her own figure again. It's still not enough!
At this moment, if Tenten, Ino, and Sakura had known what she was thinking, the three of them would have definitely fainted from anger.
"By the way, Karin, don't tell anyone about what happened today! Although Kurenai-sensei and Makoto-kun have liked each other for a long time, someone will get angry if they find out."
"Ah, I get it, I get it. There must be someone who likes the Family Head, and someone who likes Kurenai-sensei. I've heard of this kind of plot." Karin acted as if she was unconcerned.
But as his figure appeared again, she could no longer remain calm.
She quickly covered her eyes, still considering whether she should pretend to faint.
Hinata had already fainted in his arms. But from the rapid rise and fall of her chest, it was clear she was faking it.
He poked her forehead. She let out a soft cry, then opened her eyes and looked at him with anticipation.
He would not disappoint her. "Shall I carry you back to your room?"
"Mm!"
"Karin?"
"Ah! Family Head! I can go back by myself—!"
Her words had just fallen when she, along with him and Hinata, arrived in her room.
"Wh-What ninjutsu is this?"
Although she had just seen him and Kurenai disappear, she had thought it was a Body Flicker or some other technique. But now, she seemed to realize that her Family Head was even more amazing than she had imagined.
"The Flying Thunder God Technique. The one the Fourth Hokage used. You've probably never heard of it?"
He had thought her knowledge base was too narrow. But the next second, she was looking at him with shining eyes. "Family Head, you really are the most amazing person! You even know a jutsu like this!"
"What I know is far more than you can imagine."
He then patted her head. "Rest well. In a few days, I'll teach you some fighting techniques. You'll become strong in the future, too."
"Mm."
Karin blushed and lowered her head, not daring to look at his face. Otherwise, she was afraid she would be so moved she would cry again.
After he left with Hinata in his arms, she looked with a longing gaze at the spot where he had just disappeared. When would she be able to enjoy the same treatment as Hinata?
No, just Hinata's treatment wasn't enough—she wanted to be like Kurenai-sensei and enjoy even more intimate treatment!
On his end, he carried Hinata back to her room.
He had originally planned to take a bath first. After all, he had just had a "great battle" with Kurenai. But Hinata just held onto him and wouldn't let him leave. It was no use, no matter what he said.
"It's okay, Makoto-kun. I don't mind... I'm just worried that if you leave, you won't come back!"
She said she didn't mind, but her heart was already filled with a faint sourness. She had agreed to let Kurenai observe, but she was the protagonist today. How could she let her teacher steal this night of peaceful sleep with him?
"Don't worry."
He no longer insisted, lying down with her and pressing his forehead against hers. "We'll be together all night tonight. Because I still have many, many things to teach you."
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