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Sōsuke was unaware of everything happening within his body.
However, if he knew about the ongoing conflict between Kyōka Suigetsu and Hougyoku, he would probably feel helpless.
After all, for him,
both seemed to have been with him since his birth, growing alongside his body, holding an unusual significance.
By this time, Sōsuke, having spent such a long time with them, naturally learned some things.
For instance, Kyōka Suigetsu and Hougyoku came from other mysterious worlds.
Unlike the chakra used by ninjas in this world, people there seemed to use a power known as spiritual energy.
Through Kyōka Suigetsu's teachings, he also learned through fragmented descriptions and understanding, that by utilizing Hougyoku, he could emulate a part of the power that could only be released with spiritual energy.
As time went on, Sōsuke, though he never voiced it, was always very concerned about one thing in his heart.
That is...who exactly is Aizen...
The Lord Aizen mentioned by Hougyoku... The Lord Aizen that Kyōka Suigetsu cannot seem to let go of...
What kind of person is he, really...
Keeping everything to himself, Sōsuke grew rapidly with the help of Kyōka Suigetsu and Hougyoku, up until today.
.....
The next morning.
In the Royal City of the Land of Fire.
Within the Daimyo residence where Shiji Yuko was located.
Like a grand and vast palace, Yuko's Daimyo residence was built extravagantly, which was also prepared as a royal palace for Sōsuke.
For Yuko, she never imagined that one day, Sōsuke would appear here.
Living under the same roof as Sōsuke was almost like a lavish dream for Yuko.
In a room with a delicate layout and dignified furnishings,
Yuko suddenly opened her eyes, waking up from her sleep. The first thing she wanted to know was whether Sōsuke was still here.
She felt very uneasy in her heart, and even without bothering to wash up and dress, she walked out of her exquisite bedroom in a thin silk nightgown.
"Tap! Tap! Tap!"...
As the sound of hurried footsteps slowly echoed within the halls of the Daimyo residence.
In the wide wooden corridor, Shiji Yuko, barefoot with her black hair uncombed and falling over her shoulders, had a beautiful face with a hint of paleness.
Despite not being dressed up, the natural beauty of Yuko was still evident.
At this moment, she hurriedly walked towards a room.
"Huff..."
Arriving in front of a room, she breathed slightly heavily, seemingly a bit scared.
She looked worried, her pale hand trembling slightly as she pulled the wooden door to the left.
"Swish!"
The room was empty.
Seeing this, Yuko's heart felt somewhat sour, her worries turned into reality, and her eyes immediately filled with a downcast expression.
Her pale hand slowly fell, her shoulders trembling slightly, unable to suppress the urge to cry out loud.
Why... did you leave without saying anything again...
Do I really mean so little to you... that I'm not even worth using...
Thinking this, she could no longer control herself. She knelt on the ground like a child, covering her face with her hands, sobbing softly as tears spilled through her fingers.
At that moment,
a voice filled with a gentle smile and magnetism came from behind her.
"What's making you so sad, Yuko?"
Hearing this voice, Yuko's sobbing expression paused slightly, and she blankly turned her head to see Sōsuke standing there with a light smile on his face.
She couldn't help but quickly stand up, and like a child who suddenly sees their family after being lost, she suddenly hugged Sōsuke tightly.
Her pretty face was buried in his chest, and her voice was somewhat sobbing.
"I thought... I thought you had left...."
Hearing Yuko's voice, filled with childlike affection, Sōsuke's eyes, which were lowered, held a complex expression as he softly said,
"I just woke up early and went to admire the water lilies in the courtyard pond."
To this, Yuko just responded with a light hum, not saying anything more, just holding Sōsuke tightly, not willing to lift her head.
And Sōsuke did not rebuke her behavior.
But those deep eyes of his kept flickering, occasionally showing a trace of complexity.
On the path to the utmost heights...
Is it really... possible to have someone accompany you...
At noon, Sōsuke and Yuko ate together in the Daimyo residence.
After Sōsuke's arrival at the Daimyo residence, Yuko seemed to have transformed into someone else, becoming like a child, as if her eyes only saw Sōsuke's presence.
The red armor she wore, soaked with a heavy murderous aura, had already been taken off, replaced by a skirt that highlighted her graceful figure.
It showed off her slim curves without losing a noble temperament.
Her lips were brightly red, with two spots of rouge between her eyebrows, and her complexion was fair, making her look very charming.
However, Yuko, who appeared so enchanting to others, always cast that infatuated gaze towards Sōsuke.
After finishing the meal, in the lake pavilion of the Daimyo residence, the two were tasting tea personally brewed by Yuko.
After taking a sip, Sōsuke slightly narrowed his eyes but then gently looked towards Yuko, who was sitting obediently beside him, and softly said,
"I have to go, Yuko."
Hearing Sōsuke's words, Yuko's hand, which was holding the bamboo spoon, trembled slightly, and she looked at Sōsuke with a deep gaze.
To this, Sōsuke did not change his decision and softly said,
"I could have stayed here, waiting for the right moment."
"But it seems there are some things for which I need to find answers."
Saying this, Sōsuke slowly stood up, his gaze sweeping over the lake pavilion and looking towards the distant unknown.
His mouth corners slightly upturned, his eyes sparkling as he continued,
"This ninja world is not as simple as it appears on the surface, the enemies I have to face... may not be so weak..."
To Sōsuke's words, Yuko softly said,
"Can I... follow you... Lord Aizen..."
Hearing her words, Sōsuke glanced at her and laughed softly,
"It would be better for you to stay here if possible. The leader of the Rain Village is my subordinate."
"I need you, Yuko, to capture enough benefits for them, which is beneficial for the covert development of the Rain Village."
Saying this, Sōsuke's eyes slightly narrowed as he softly said,
"Besides, the place I'm going to... is an ancient ruin that almost no one has set foot in... Even I don't know what situations I might encounter."
To this, Yuko's gaze was somewhat downcast as she softly said,
"I understand, Lord Aizen...."
"I will wait here peacefully, waiting for your return...."
Hearing her words, Sōsuke showed a warm smile on his face, slowly reached out his hand, and gently flicked her forehead, softly saying,
"I'm just looking for some answers, rest assured....."
Feeling Sōsuke's intimate gesture, the sense of loss in Yuko's heart diminished significantly, replaced by a faint joy.
And Sōsuke did not linger any longer.
In the afternoon, Sōsuke left the place.
After Sōsuke's departure, Yuko put on her red armor again.
But the usual cold expression on her beautiful face was hard to see again.
Instead, the staff of the Daimyo residence often saw Yuko, the Daimyo herself, suddenly breaking into a beautiful smile for no apparent reason.
She would occasionally rub her fair forehead, and that naive look of mild annoyance on her face always captivated everyone.
A few days later, the royal city received some intelligence reports; several powerful forces had been wiped out overnight by unknown ninjas.
If someone observed closely, they would find that these forces all shared one thing in common: they had more or less enmity with the Daimyo residence of Yuko.
Afterwards, ninjas from the Rain Village quietly came to the royal city to contact Yuko's Daimyo residence.
The supply channels between the Rain Village and Yuko's Daimyo residence began to improve gradually thereafter.
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