Kenshin immediately pulled Aya into his arms and kissed her, then pointed to Natsumi and said: "Meet Natsumi—she will live with us now."
"Natsumi, this is my wife Aya and my son Ichiro."
"Hello, Natsumi…" Aya said uncertainly, not fully grasping that Kenshin had brought a second woman home. She knew he would eventually bring many women who would all bear his children, but facing it in person stirred mixed feelings.
"Hello, Natsumi-san," Ichiro greeted, scratching the back of his head.
"Pleased to meet you, Aya, Ichiro," she replied with a smile, holding Kenshin's hand.
"Sorry, I need to train…" Ichiro said and turned toward the gym that adjoined the living room. The awkward situation embarrassed him, so he quickly left.
Seeing Kenshin remove his shoes, Natsumi followed suit and then froze, unsure what to do. Kenshin took her hand and led her to the kitchen. Aya wanted to leave—she clearly wasn't in the mood for new acquaintances—but Kenshin took her hand too and dragged both girls into the kitchen.
After a hearty lunch and an hour-and-a-half heart-to-heart talk, Aya's attitude toward Natsumi improved. She was horrified at how viciously the mother of the dead teammate had deceived her, and Aya felt genuine sympathy for her new "sister."
Learning of the death of Aya and Kenshin's second son, Natsumi in turn felt pity for the seemingly fragile girl and shared their grief, hugging them both.
Kenshin didn't want his women to quarrel, so he did everything possible to help them find common ground. After an hour and a half of conversation, Kenshin and Natsumi headed to the gym while Aya began preparing dinner.
For the next three hours Kenshin, alongside Ichiro, listened to a lecture on basic chakra interaction. Almost the entire "lecture" consisted of abstract descriptions that Kenshin, who possessed no chakra, couldn't fully grasp.
He understood only superficially, and his guesses about the physical capabilities of chakra users were confirmed. Natsumi explained in detail how chakra affects every cell of the body, but for Kenshin it remained a dark forest.
The main things he took away were three key parameters related to chakra:
1. Chakra Quality – determines physical strength and the power of executed techniques. One of the most important parameters for a shinobi's growth.
2. Chakra Quantity – determines how much chakra a shinobi can expend on techniques. Those with large reserves can use more powerful techniques or enhance ordinary ones by pouring in extra chakra.
3. Chakra Control – determines mastery of chakra manipulation and is crucial for reaching Kage level. Excellent control allows low- and mid-level techniques to be performed with a single seal or none at all. It also slightly improves physical attributes by more efficiently nourishing muscles and organs.
As soon as Kenshin understood these three properties, he felt a signal from the system and looked at Ichiro's status.
Name: Nakayama Ichiro
Age: 20
Talent Level: 16
Chakra Quality: 2
Chakra Quantity: 3100
Chakra Control: 42%
"Hmm, quality 2, quantity 3100… is that a lot or a little?" Kenshin wondered and decided to check Natsumi's status.
Name: Nakayama Natsumi
Age: 20
Talent Level: 14
Chakra Quality: 3
Chakra Quantity: 4200
Chakra Control: 58%
Seeing Natsumi's status, Kenshin was surprised at the completeness of the information—when he had looked at Aya's status before, he saw only name and age.
He was glad to finally have a kunoichi who understood chakra. Starting tomorrow, Natsumi promised to teach Ichiro hand seals and several fire techniques.
Before leaving the city, Kenshin had visited a shinobi supply store and bought affinity test paper. Ichiro's element turned out to be fire, just like the hot-tempered Natsumi. Kenshin wasn't surprised—his son had awakened the Uchiha clan's dojutsu, and they were always renowned for fire techniques.
After family dinner, Kenshin took Natsumi to the bathroom and explained how the faucets and shower worked. The girl was delighted with such advanced methods—even in the luxurious brothel water was heated the old-fashioned way and served by quick-handed maids.
Kenshin showered with Natsumi, helping her wash and reveling in the incredible curves of her trained body. The girl enjoyed the reaction she provoked in her man and kept bending over, pressing her ass against his large cock.
Kenshin sensibly decided it wasn't the best time for sex and only playfully caressed Natsumi's magnificent body—her breasts, ass, and pussy. Natsumi in turn paid special attention to Kenshin's large cock, washing it several times and even kissing it goodbye.
The newlyweds dried off, put on white fluffy robes and house slippers, and headed to the bedroom.
Learning that Kenshin wanted her to sleep in the same bed with him and Aya, Natsumi tried to dissuade him and asked to wait at least a few days until they got used to each other, but Kenshin was adamant. He had no intention of discussing the acceptance of new women with his wives, so Natsumi silently followed him into the bedroom.
When they entered, Aya was already in her nightgown, lying with a book. She glanced at Kenshin and Natsumi; her eye twitched—she realized they had just showered together. In that moment she felt a small stab of jealousy and hurt, thinking she had become unnecessary and Kenshin had found another girl.
Kenshin noticed Aya's displeased expression, sat on the edge of the bed, stroked her head, and asked: "Aya, sweetie, what's wrong?"
"Nothing… except that I'm defective and you don't need me anymore!" Aya declared, spilling all the emotions that had built up during the day.
"What nonsense? Of course I need you, and you're not defective—what does that even mean?" Kenshin asked in shock, not understanding what had come over her.
"It means now you have a kunoichi and you'll make children with her and forget about me!" she said, tears streaming from her eyes.
"My God, of course not! You're not defective—you gave me a son with Sharingan, remember?" he asked, cupping her tear-streaked blue eyes in his hands and kissing her soft cherry lips.
"Mmph…" Aya moaned, savoring the kiss. She was filled with conflicting emotions—lingering sadness mixed with joy at Kenshin's affection flaring in her petite chest.
Kenshin kissed Aya for another minute, then broke the kiss and looked at Natsumi, who didn't know where to put herself.
"Come here," he said, and she instantly approached the bed.
"Since you girls don't want to be friends on your own, you need a push. Natsumi, kiss Aya," he commanded.