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In Sosuke's house.
Just like before, it was clean and tidy.
Warm sunlight shone through the window onto the bed, and long black hair spread over the sheets, revealing a slender neck and white shoulders.
Suddenly, a soft murmur came from under the sheets.
"Mmm..."
Then, half of a delicate and pretty face emerged, breathing lightly like a beautiful princess.
Sosuke was awakened by this slight moan and slowly opened his eyes. He looked at the girl beside him and couldn't help but show a helpless expression on his face.
It's Kyōka Suigetsu again, becoming more and more outrageous. No matter how many times I've told her, she never listens and always reveals herself.
Without paying attention to her, Sosuke got up and started getting dressed.
Standing on the floor, Sosuke had his upper body bare.
Over the past year, he had grown taller compared to before, and his upper body muscles were more defined and sturdy.
If Sosuke looked quite thin wearing his loose miko robes, only by taking off his clothes could one see how perfect his muscles were.
The explosive power contained in his physique was probably only known to Might Dai, who frequently sparred with him in taijutsu battles!
However, over this past year, Sosuke had only been on the defensive and never attacked.
At this moment, Kyōka Suigetsu lying on the bed quietly opened one beautiful eye and secretly glanced at Sosuke, who was getting dressed.
Sosuke didn't turn around but spoke softly.
"Kyōka Suigetsu, have you seen enough? I just talked to you a few days ago. Why are you still appearing and sleeping next to me like this today?"
Sosuke felt quite helpless about this. He felt like he was losing his authority in front of Kyōka Suigetsu, always contradicting his own words.
"There's no way around it. As the will of the blade, I need to constantly feel your presence, Sosuke. Undoubtedly, sleeping by your side when you're sound asleep is the best choice. It won't interfere with your life, and it will prolong my existence."
Kyōka Suigetsu explained with a slightly flushed face in all seriousness.
Hearing her words, Sosuke chuckled and shook his head. He naturally didn't believe her.
"Let's not make this a habit. I've noticed that I've been too gentle with you all this time. If it continues like this, I won't let you off so easily."
"Well, today is the day of the Chunin Exams. Hopefully, it will be interesting. You should also get ready early."
After saying that, Sosuke lightly put on his thick-framed glasses and walked away with a straight posture.
On the bed, Kyōka Suigetsu clutched the sheets with both hands, her face slightly red. She gently closed her eyes, and her cheeks lightly touched the bedding that still retained Sosuke's body temperature.
Lord Aizen... to have such a tangible contact with you... it feels really good... this is the world I want to exist in, right?
...
Walking on the streets, many uncles and aunties from the village warmly greeted Sosuke.
"Sosuke! I heard today is a very important exam for the ninjas. Are you going to participate?"
"Yes, Uncle Kaso."
Sosuke replied with a smile.
"Then you have to work hard! Uncle believes in you! Good luck!"
Uncle Kaso, a middle-aged man, grinned at Sosuke.
"Our Sosuke is so outstanding! Why would he need an old man like you to believe in him? This kind of exam is a piece of cake for Sosuke, isn't it?"
Mrs. Yoshisan retorted to Uncle Kaso with a hint of irritation, then smiled brightly at Sosuke.
"It's an honor to be trusted by you, Mrs. Yoshisan."
Sosuke said gently.
"See, Sosuke knows how to talk. You're just too modest, young man."
"No matter what, you must do your best in the exam. Don't embarrass us here."
"I will do my best, don't worry, Aunt Yoshisan." Sosuke responded with a light smile and continued walking slowly.
Along the way, he maintained a gentle smile, facing every lovely villager.
If in the past, only a small area of villagers knew Sosuke and liked him very much.
But since he and Might Dai had been busy with missions in the village for a while because of Shimura Himiko's task, he had almost become a celebrity in the village.
The villagers also became familiar with the details of his past for some unknown reason.
Since then, the villagers of Konoha knew that there was an outstanding genius young ninja named Sosuke!
After getting in touch with Sosuke through missions, every villager grew fond of his gentle and sunny personality and his humble and generous character.
Walking slowly on the streets of Konoha, Sosuke smiled on his face, but there was a strangely ambiguous smile at the corner of his mouth.
Has Danzo's plan already begun... Although it's very childish, unexpectedly... it has worked quite well... the trend of public opinion...
Sosuke thought to himself like this, but he became more interested in how things would develop in the future.
He arrived at the eastern part of the village, the place he had agreed upon with Might Dai.
Just as Sosuke had just stabilized his position in place, a black shadow suddenly flashed behind him!
"Rock Avalanche Fist!"
With a loud shout, a fist wrapped in bandages, carrying a chilling fist wind, whistled towards Sosuke!
Due to its super-fast punching speed and the terrifying power it contained!
This punch even produced a booming sound!
But Sosuke's smile remained unchanged. His body suddenly moved to the left, moving so fast that it left an afterimage in the original position!
When the punch shattered the afterimage, Sosuke firmly grabbed the arm of the shadow, gently bumped it forward with his shoulder, and then threw it forward with his hand as his shoulder moved slightly forward.
The shadow flew forward at an even faster speed!
It was about to crash into the wall of the building ahead.
"Crack!"
Only to see the shadow firmly standing on the wall, revealing a bright smile as it looked at Sosuke.
"Impressive, Sosuke! My attack ultimately couldn't even touch you and was easily resolved."
The shadow turned out to be Might Dai.
Compared to a year ago, he had become more solid and robust!
He still wore that green tight-fitting outfit, with the wrist and ankle guards, but the weight and intensity were no longer the same as before.
His hands were wrapped in bandages mainly due to the intense training he underwent.
Sosuke didn't advise him on this matter.
In Sosuke's eyes, when it came to a heart that wanted to become stronger, no matter who it was, it was not his place to interfere.
He looked at Might Dai and smiled gently.
"Dai, your attacks are still so monotonous."
"I have never given up on my training in basic strikes, and the Rock Avalanche Fist is a powerful technique I realized from those strikes... It's just that you, Sosuke, are too strong." Might Dai blushed a bit upon hearing Sosuke's words and hurriedly explained.
Sosuke found it amusing but didn't bring it up again.
"Let's go. Since we've already been reported by Himiko-Sensei, let's see how interesting the Chunin Exams will be."
Sosuke said softly to Might Dai.