After saying that, Ino felt a bit regretful. She was afraid she had scared Nojuro Ryun.
The ability of the Yamanaka clan allowed one to use their own spirit to occupy another's body and control their heart.
For young people accustomed to peace, this was a rather repulsive ability.
In the Warring States period, it wouldn't be strange if the Yamanaka clan was seen as cultists.
What surprised Ino was that, not only was Ryun not scared, he instead smiled and asked in return, "I don't know the specific ninjutsu of the Yamanaka clan, but I am aware of the general combat style of the Yamanaka clan."
"But just like the Mystical Palm Technique, it can be used like a kunai to cut an enemy's throat, or it can be used as a scalpel to treat a comrade's injuries."
"The difference lies in whether the person who masters this technique is an enemy or a friend."
Ryun held Ino's wrist, and under her surprised gaze, pressed her palm against his own chest, saying, "Ino, you are my friend. I trust you, so I can entrust my body to you."
"Please, I'm counting on you."
After saying that, without waiting for Ino's agreement, Ryun closed his eyes.
His heart beat calmly and powerfully in the palm of Ino's hand. The sound, like beating drums, echoed in Ino's ears, causing her face to gradually steam up.
Fortunately, Ryun didn't see this scene, otherwise she didn't know how she would hide it.
A few seconds later, Ino let out a long breath and said, "Since you're not afraid, then I'll begin. Don't regret it later when I read your memories."
"If you want to read my memories, you're welcome to. Although my memories might not be very pleasant."
Ryun said calmly. He wasn't worried about Ino reading his memories.
The current Ryun already knew how to use some curse mark techniques to protect his thoughts.
These ninjutsu from Sunagakure might be useless against Yamanaka Inoichi, but they were still not something Ino could break through.
Moreover, just as Ryun expected.
Although Ino threatened with her words, her chakra flowed carefully through Ryun's meridians, showing not the slightest sign of wanting to enter Ryun's brain.
Among the Konoha 12, Ino was actually the most considerate one, knowing how to carefully maintain friendship between people.
And so, under Ino's guidance, Ryun's chakra finally flowed through the correct meridians.
By the time Ryun gradually could refine chakra on his own, half an hour had already passed.
[Ding, half-hour chakra connection with high-potential female ninja Yamanaka Ino completed. Pheromone collection finished.]
Seeing the prompt before his eyes, Ryun showed a satisfied smile.
While Ino carefully completed the Hokage's task, Ryun was also trying to take Ino's pheromones.
Now both of them got what they needed. It could be said it was mutually beneficial and a win-win.
Ino had long since withdrawn her hand, but she still sat quietly cross-legged opposite Ryun, this time appreciating Ryun's face from the front.
When Ryun's eyelashes fluttered, showing signs of waking up, Ino hurriedly turned around and picked up her teacup, pretending to admire the beautiful scenery on the ceiling.
"Thank you, Ino."
Ryun sincerely expressed his thanks.
Although Ino teaching him chakra was no longer much help for improving Ryun's strength, it gave Ryun a reason to use chakra normally.
More importantly, Ino was the second female ninja to proactively deliver her pheromones to him.
Ryun decided that in future simulations, he would definitely let Ino properly taste the flavor called happiness.
"No need to be so polite. It was just a small effort."
Ino drank her tea in one gulp and said, "Since you've learned to refine chakra, I should take my leave."
"I'll see you out."
"No need, I'm much stronger than you!"
"This has nothing to do with strength. Besides, I also want to go to the Yamanaka family flower shop to buy something."
"Huh... okay."
Ino originally thought Ryun was just making an excuse, but upon seeing Ryun take money, she realized he wasn't lying.
"What do you want to buy? Our shop only sells flowers and some crafts."
"I want to buy some flowers to decorate my bedroom. Any suggestions?"
"Eh, you have such a hobby..."
Ino looked at Ryun in surprise, then became interested and started counting on her fingers, telling Ryun about the recommended products at the Yamanaka Flower Shop.
Ino didn't like learning flower arrangement, but that was just a teenage girl's nature wanting to play a bit more.
In reality, she had shown interest and talent in flowers and running the flower shop since childhood.
By the time the two, chatting and laughing, arrived at the Yamanaka family flower shop, they saw Yamanaka Inoichi coming out with a serious expression.
"Dad, it's so late. Are you going on a mission?" Ino asked upon seeing this.
Inoichi's suspicious gaze swept over Ryun and Ino, especially when looking at Ryun. It seemed like he had an impulse to use the Mind Body Switch Technique on Ryun.
Ino saw through her father's thoughts. The corner of her mouth curled up in a fox-like smile, saying, "Ah, Dad, let me introduce you. This is my new friend, Nojuro Ryun."
"By the way, my grandmother said he would be an honored guest of our Yamanaka family!"
"Hello, Uncle."
Ryun spoke calmly. Inoichi could only force out a smile and say, "A very dignified young man. It's so late, yet you troubled yourself to see Ino home. I'm really sorry."
"I will properly educate her, make her understand propriety, and not cause trouble for others so late at night."
Inoichi only had Ino, this one daughter, and naturally doted on her immensely.
Unfortunately, Yamanaka Inoichi, who could read other people's minds, couldn't figure out the thoughts of his rebellious teenage daughter.
And his earnest fatherly love only made Ino feel suffocated.
So Ino simply grabbed Ryun's arm and said, "I didn't cause any trouble for Ryun-kun at all, right, Ryun-kun?"
Ryun looked at Ino's fox-smiling face, then at Inoichi's increasingly dark face. How could he not understand he was caught in the conflict between this father's desire for control and the daughter's rebellious phase.
So what should he do?
Be a peacemaker between the two, or choose a side?
The answer, of course, was to stand firmly on Ino's side.
Because Ryun believed that currying favor with Inoichi would not improve his relationship with Ino.
But if he built a good relationship with Ino, even if Inoichi disliked Ryun, he would still become Ryun's ally.
This was the helplessness of a father with only one daughter.
So Ryun spoke up, "Ino is the most considerate and serious girl I have ever met. Having such a friend is my good fortune."
Ino had been prepared for Ryun to yield when facing Inoichi. After all, Inoichi was a famous Jonin in the village. Just standing there, his presence was extraordinary.
But Ryun stood by her side without hesitation. This made Ino's gaze towards Ryun momentarily freeze.
But this caused the forced smile on Inoichi's face to collapse, turning into a face full of black lines.
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