i Terumī was around twenty years old—an age where a woman's charm was at its peak, dazzling and impossible to ignore.
Her figure was graceful, her curves alluring, and her red lips carried a natural, mature seduction that could easily draw a man's gaze.
Rin Nohara, though undeniably pretty, couldn't help comparing herself.
Her eyes drifted—just for a second—toward that overwhelming chest… and she imdiately felt pressured.
With that kind of presence, even Kurenai Yūhi probably couldn't compete, right?
After all, Kurenai was still young.
If there was anyone who could match or even suppress this… shaless Mizukage, it would probably be Lady Tsunade.
No… no, no, no!
I can't think like that!
Rin clenched her fists internally, forcing herself to straighten her posture.
So what if she's the Fifth Mizukage?
So what if her status is higher?
So what if her figure is… like that?
I… I… I…
Right!
We have more people!
Just as she was trying to rebuild her confidence
i Terumī casually turned toward Shiki, her lips curving into a teasing smile.
"Well, Shiki? Are you tempted?"
"If you are, you can stay."
"You could even bring those won from Konoha with you. I wouldn't mind sharing a husband."
"…!"
Rin's newly built confidence shattered instantly.
Like a balloon… popped.
'T-This woman…!'
'How can she say sothing like that so casually?!'
'I can't win against her… Lady Tsunade and the others… this woman is way too dangerous!'
anwhile, Shiki remained completely calm.
i Terumī… willing to share a husband?
What a joke.
Did he look like the kind of man who needed permission?
"i Terumī," Shiki said flatly, "stop playing around. I don't have ti for pointless gas."
He understood his own charm but not to the extent of believing she would fall for him this easily.
Not to ntion, he had caused quite a bit of trouble in Kirigakure.
If anything, she should be angry… not saying things like this.
So in his eyes, this was nothing more than provocation.
After all, plenty of shinobi had died because they let their impulses override their judgnt.
"Tch… what a boring man," i Terumī muttered, crossing her legs.
A glimpse of fair skin appeared between her black stockings, her tone filled with playful dissatisfaction.
Shiki didn't respond.
He had already decided—he was returning to Konoha.
Everything else could wait.
Mizukage Office
"…He's already left, huh…"
i Terumī murmured softly, her gaze slightly unfocused.
Shiki was, after all, a shinobi of Konoha and a powerful one at that.
It was impossible for Kirigakure not to keep so level of surveillance on him.
Monts ago, the ANBU had reported that Shiki had already boarded a ship and departed from the Land of Water, heading toward Konoha.
"I even said I was willing to accept other won… and he still refused…"
i Terumī pouted slightly, clearly dissatisfied.
"Am I really not charming enough?"
That shouldn't be possible.
I'm clearly better than that inexperienced little girl beside him.
Whether it's looks… breasts… or ass…
I'm obviously superior.
She puffed her cheeks slightly, her usual seductive aura now mixed with a faint trace of cuteness.
After thinking for a long ti, she suddenly ca to a conclusion.
"…So that's it."
"It must be because Konoha has more people, right?"
"They're bullying because I'm alone?"
Yes—this had to be it!
Damn Konoha… always relying on numbers.
"…Then next ti…"
i Terumī's eyes drifted slightly as she muttered,
"If I bring a few companions with … would he stay?"
She had no idea just how much the Land of Water had already changed because of Shiki.
Compared to before, Kirigakure had stabilized much earlier.
Zabuza had risen as a prominent figure, and even the Seven Ninja Swordsn now carried better reputations than before.
Many shinobi who would have defected in the past had instead chosen to stay, placing their hopes in the village.
But i Terumī knew one thing—
The next ti she t Shiki…
Kirigakure would change even more.
Land of Fire — Konoha Village
Seeing the familiar gates of the village, Rin Nohara finally let out a long breath.
She had done it.
She had escaped that shaless woman… and completed her mission.
And for that…
She had made quite the sacrifice.
"Don't forget about tonight."
Shiki's voice suddenly whispered near her ear.
"…!"
Rin's face instantly flushed red, even the tips of her ears burning.
"Mm…"
She lowered her head, her voice barely audible.
Shiki smirked faintly.
This girl had been teasing him nonstop the entire journey.
Did she really think he was so naive kid who'd get flustered just from holding hands?
…Well.
That could wait until tonight.
Even if their S-rank mission had basically turned into sightseeing—
A report still had to be submitted.
Hokage Office
Tsunade sat behind her desk, her expression unusually serious.
"Yo, Tsunade. I'm back."
Shiki greeted casually, a faint smile on his face.
"Miss ?"
Before Tsunade could respond
A gust of wind swept through the room.
And in the next instant...
"Shiki!"
Tsunade rushed forward and grabbed him, wrapping her arms around him tightly.
"I missed you so much!"
Her voice carried a rare mix of frustration and relief.
"Do you have any idea how boring it's been?! Paperwork all day, then sleep, then wake up and do it all over again—this is worse than when you went to the Land of Demons!"
"…Huh?"
Shiki blinked, clearly caught off guard.
"I was only gone for a while… was it really that bad?"
"It was!"
Tsunade shot back imdiately.
"You wouldn't understand."
"When you're here, I don't notice it… but once you're gone—"
She stopped mid-sentence.
Shiki had already pulled her into his arms.
For a brief mont, Tsunade froze.
Shizune, who was standing nearby, imdiately covered her eyes but not completely.
There was a very obvious gap between her fingers.
Tsunade's face turned red almost instantly.
Still…
She didn't let go.
After a few seconds, though, reality caught up to her.
Her expression stiffened.
…Wait.
What am I doing?
Shizune is definitely watching right now…
Her dignity…!
Gone. Completely gone.
She even rushed over and hugged him first… and acted spoiled.
There was no saving this.
"…Ahem."
Tsunade quickly stepped back, forcing a serious expression—though the faint redness on her face betrayed her.
"Shiki. There's sothing I need to ask you."
"Oh?" Shiki raised an eyebrow, clearly seeing through her but he didn't expose it.
He played along.
Tsunade imdiately felt relieved and oddly proud for her quick thinking.
Good. Saved.
She straightened slightly, her tone turning serious.
"You just ca back from the Land of Water, right?"
"You arrived at the right ti."
Shiki didn't interrupt, simply waiting.
"It's about Kirigakure."
Tsunade's expression grew solemn.
"You should already know—the Mizukage has changed."
"You might even know it earlier than we do. The Land of Water is too isolated, and our intel always cos late."
She paused briefly before continuing.
"The Fourth Mizukage… Yagura Karatachi… was a Jinchūriki."
"And yet—he died."
"…?"
Shiki's gaze turned slightly awkward.
"At his age, he was still in his pri. Logically, he should've been stabilizing the village and cleaning up the chaos."
"But instead…"
"He died without warning."
Tsunade rested her chin against her hands, her voice low.
"A Kage… dying like that…"
"That's not normal."
After all...
Kage-level shinobi weren't so easily killed.
For soone like that to die so suddenly…
It was enough to shake the entire ninja world.
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