"Is this really necessary...?"
Hyuga Rimei shifted uncomfortably, her beautiful and dignified face tinged with an alluring blush.
At this moment, her maid outfit, already altered by Hyuga Natsu, revealed a pair of long legs clad in black stockings.
Since it was her first time wearing black stockings, Rimei felt extremely uncomfortable.
The exposure of her long legs, a stark contrast to her usually conservative attire, made her feel very awkward.
"Of course it's necessary."
"Lord Shishou always asks me to wear this."
"If you really want to win Lord Shishou's favor, you must cater to his tastes."
After saying this, Natsu snipped again with her scissors, cutting a large opening at Rimei's waist, revealing her slender midriff.
"Ah~!"
Rimei trembled as the fabric at her waist was cut away, her face growing even redder with embarrassment.
Seeing Rimei's reaction, Natsu's eyes lit up, and she unconsciously licked her lips.
Although she initially wanted to help her mistress, she now found herself enjoying the process of dressing up and teasing Rimei...
Because, seeing the dignified yet slightly embarrassed Rimei in such a state was just too enticing!!!
It made her want to kiss her.
"Isn't this going too far?" Rimei's voice was barely a whisper, her face flushed.
"Lord Shishou likes this kind of thing," Natsu replied casually.
"Really?"
"Of course, it's true."
...
In the study of the base.
Shishou was rubbing his forehead, deep in thought.
Although using animal farms could provide him with energy to upgrade his bugs, farming animals required a vast amount of feed.
Currently, in the ninja world, where many civilians were starving, there wasn't enough surplus food to feed livestock.
Even though the Land of Demons had started using fertilizers, its small size couldn't meet Shishou's needs.
Unless he could further promote fertilizers and pesticides across the ninja world.
However, to do that, he couldn't avoid dealing with the Five Great Nations.
"Maybe I can approach Kirigakure and Kumogakure, and have Mei Terumi and Yugito Nii help promote these."
"That way, I can promote fertilizers, recover funds, and produce grain for purchase."
Thinking this through, Shishou decided to focus on the Land of Water and the Land of Lightning.
He had no acquaintances in Sunagakure or Iwagakure, and he didn't want to deal with the Third Hokage of Konoha.
But Kirigakure and Kumogakure were ideal.
Mei Terumi, the Fifth Mizukage, could facilitate the implementation of fertilizers in the Land of Water.
And in Kumogakure, with Yugito Nii, he might be able to negotiate a deal.
With these thoughts, Shishou made up his mind to visit Kumogakure in the Land of Lightning.
It had been a while since he last saw Yugito Nii, and the Two-Tails' chakra should have recovered by now, allowing him to 'harvest' again.
Or rather, 'harvest' some cat fur!
Moreover, it was time to begin Yugito Nii's senjutsu training.
He could use this to negotiate with the Fourth Raikage.
Trading senjutsu knowledge for the promotion of fertilizers—there was no reason for the Fourth Raikage to refuse.
Knock, knock, knock!
Just as Shishou was deep in thought, Hyuga Rimei, meticulously dressed by Natsu, walked in with a cup of tea.
"Lord, please have some tea."
Rimei placed the tea in front of Shishou, feeling a bit awkward.
Although Natsu had taught her how to subtly showcase her charm, the moment she saw Shishou, she became nervous and forgot everything Natsu had taught her.
However, she felt her effort wasn't entirely wasted because Shishou was staring at her intently.
"Why are you wearing that outfit?"
Shishou looked at the 'revealing' maid outfit Rimei was wearing, astonished.
He couldn't deny that Rimei was not only beautiful but also had an excellent figure.
Every part of her body was perfectly proportioned, with elegant curves.
She didn't look like someone who had given birth to children.
Of course, for Shishou, having children might be a bonus?
"I-I got my clothes dirty, and this was the only thing I could find in Natsu's room,"
Rimei stammered, sneaking a glance at Shishou, "Lord, don't you like it?"
Seeing Rimei sneaking a glance at him, Shishou raised an eyebrow.
Was this woman trying to seduce him?
Hmm, probably not.
After a moment's thought, Shishou shook his head internally.
Rimei was always gentle and dignified, with a cool demeanor, and he was usually the one teasing her. She would never take the initiative to seduce him.
However, her glance just now was indeed filled with charm.
As for whether Rimei's outfit was actually Natsu's, Shishou didn't doubt it.
After all, he had bought many maid outfits for Natsu, in all sorts of styles...
Shishou then said to Rimei,
"Tomorrow, I'll take you and Natsu shopping for clothes. You can choose whatever you like."
"For now, just wear this outfit."
"Hmm, it's quite nice."
After speaking, Shishou gave Rimei another look before disappearing from the room.
He was afraid that if he stayed any longer, he might not be able to resist taking Rimei right there.
He had promised not to touch her, and he intended to keep that promise.
He didn't want Rimei to resent him and resist, which could jeopardize his Tenseigan plans.
"Lord..."
Seeing Shishou leave, Rimei's face was filled with disappointment.
She had failed again!
Looking at the empty study, Rimei bit her lip.
Should she talk to Mikoto about this?
Mikoto had been by Shishou's side for a long time and should know what kind of woman he liked.
That way, she might be able to cater to his tastes.
With these thoughts, Rimei left the study, carrying the tray.
...
In Konoha.
At Tsunade's house.
Using the Flying Thunder God technique, Shishou appeared in the courtyard and headed straight for Tsunade's room.
As he passed through the living room, he noticed that Tsunade was entertaining a guest.
Jiraiya?
Seeing the white-haired man with the 'oil' symbol on his forehead protector, Shishou raised an eyebrow.
He didn't expect to meet the legendary Sannin, Jiraiya, here.
"Shishou."
Shizune, who had been peeking at Tsunade and Jiraiya, quickly pulled Shishou aside.
"What's going on?" Shishou asked, nodding toward the guest room.
Shizune sighed and shook her head.
"What else could it be? Lord Jiraiya heard that Lady Tsunade returned to the village."
"He's here to confess to her again."
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