"Missionary, Cowgirl, Doggy Style, 69…"
These unfamiliar terms flooded Johuto Seibuta's confused mind.
"Is it really this complicated?" Johuto Seibuta blushed as she weakly asked, feeling a bit overwhelmed. "It seems harder to learn than taijutsu…"
"Clan Leader, you don't need to be afraid. It's actually not that difficult. Most of the time, it's spontaneous, no specific moves required. Men are responsible for the physical work, and they also determine the duration…"
"How long exactly?"
"Well... the shortest is about a minute, but it can last up to an hour or more."
"An hour?"
Hearing this, not only Johuto Seibuta but also the other women around her were astonished.
"Sister, you truly married a good man…"
"I'm so envious…"
"Sigh… My husband has never been that impressive!"
"Same here, I guess I don't have that luck in this lifetime."
"Ladies, please don't say that. What good is there in envying me? All the men of Johuto are dead. Whether they were quick or not, we're now back at the same starting line. As for the future, whether the men we meet are skilled or not... we'll just have to see. It's a new beginning."
"Wait, wait… hold on!"
Johuto Seibuta curiously asked, "It sounds like the longer the better? Doesn't it get tiring? Just watching makes my legs ache!"
"Hehe…" The women covered their faces, laughing, and shook their heads, "Clan Leader, you'll understand someday…"
Johuto Seibuta: "..."
Meanwhile, in Sea Country, on Dairyo Island.
Kaijin and Kaisei were showing Natsuhane around the village.
This was Natsuhane's request. Since he had become the country's lord, he wanted to understand the people's living conditions and the economy firsthand. Rather than listening to reports in the office, he preferred to see everything with his own eyes.
After walking through several streets, Natsuhane realized that Sea Country was indeed impoverished.
Most villagers made a living by fishing, with almost no other sources of income. The shops were mostly seafood stores and fishing gear shops. The strong smell of fish made Natsuhane feel nauseous after just thirty minutes.
Feeling frustrated, Natsuhane asked, "Kaijin, Kaisei, isn't there any other kind of business district?"
"Well…" Kaijin and Kaisei exchanged a look, their faces breaking into knowing smiles.
"There is! There is! Lord Natsuhane, we'll take you to a place we guarantee you'll like!"
"Alright, lead the way. Don't disappoint me…"
"Rest assured, you won't be disappointed, hehe…"
After winding through a few more streets, they arrived at a row of pink-lit houses.
The buildings in this area were significantly more luxurious than the previous seafood stores. Clearly, the owners were wealthier.
"Tsk, tsk…"
Natsuhane, being quite experienced, immediately recognized that this area was special, harboring hidden delights.
"Kaijin, Kaisei, is this what I think it is?"
Natsuhane squinted, pretending to be unsure.
Kaisei grinned mischievously, about to nod, but Kaijin quickly intervened, firmly denying it:
"No, no, Lord Natsuhane, you misunderstand. Dairyo Island has been awarded the title of 'Civilized City' year after year. How could we have such indecent businesses here?"
"We may be poor, but we have our principles!"
"Oh? Really?" Natsuhane chuckled, pointing to the houses, "Then what's with the pink lights and the scantily clad women standing outside each establishment? Don't tell me they're the owners, or that they're simply hot and need to dress lightly…"
"Well… this…" Kaijin scratched his head awkwardly, his mind racing for an explanation. After a brief silence, his eyes lit up, and he quickly explained:
"These establishments offer lodging services. Travelers from other countries who come to do business in Sea Country often stay on this street."
"And the women at the door?"
"They're just people who can't afford the room fees."
"Can't afford the room fees?" Natsuhane was puzzled. "If they can't afford to stay, why are they hanging around? Do they get paid for standing there?"
"Hehe, you don't understand, Lord Natsuhane. This is Sea Country's unique lodging service called 'Shared Bed Service…'"
"Shared Bed Service?" This new term piqued Natsuhane's interest.
"Yes…" Kaijin paused before continuing, "Since lodging in Sea Country is expensive, many can't afford it. So the owners came up with the idea of double occupancy…"
"A man staying at the inn can choose a lady from those waiting outside to share a room. They each pay half the room fee. This way, both have a place to stay for the night and save money. Isn't it great?"
"Well…" Natsuhane finally understood.
It was essentially a euphemism for a brothel, similar to the entertainment districts in the Land of Fire.
"How much is a room for a night?"
"Around fifty thousand ryo per person."
Fifty thousand ryo was equivalent to the reward for a C-rank mission in Konoha.
Natsuhane snorted, "Not cheap…"
"Hehe, it's a seaside resort, after all."
"Lord Natsuhane, would you like to try it? The rooms are quite nice!"
"Especially that establishment over there. They've recently received a batch of new girls from the Land of Fields, quite exotic and lovely."
"They look so pitiful without money for lodging. We should help them…"
Kaisei and Kaijin's smiles grew more lecherous.
"Hmph, it seems lust knows no age.
No matter the world, while men's personalities may differ, their interests are often the same.
"I suppose a little trial wouldn't hurt. But let's be clear, those new girls from the Land of Fields are mine!"
"Well… alright…"
Kaijin and Kaisei's smiles faltered slightly. Though reluctant, they couldn't refuse their lord's demand.
They'd have to settle for older women…
Natsuhane wasn't actually interested in the girls.
He wanted to see firsthand what this 'Shared Bed Service' was about.
And why these seaside rooms were so expensive.
Besides, he didn't want foreign women sleeping on the streets. It was unsafe, especially dressed so lightly…
Half a day passed.
Natsuhane dressed and descended from the second floor.
"Indeed, this 'Civilized City' lives up to its name. Worth every ryo…"
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