Chapter 141: Thoroughly Settling Yekura Too!
Kushina's first thought was that the "sister" Oborotsuki mentioned must be Terumī Mei.
This meant that the women had already realized long ago that it was only a matter of time before Oborotsuki claimed the Fifth Mizukage.
They had probably even privately started treating Terumī Mei as one of their own.
Hearing Kushina's words, Oborotsuki could only shake his head with a wry, helpless smile.
After a brief pause, he explained:
"No, it's not her."
"But Terumī Mei is one too…"
"Wow! Hōzuki Oborotsuki!"
"You shameless playboy! I was just teasing you and you actually went and did it for real?!"
"When and where did you pick up another vixen? Spill it right now! Otherwise, you're in for it today!"
Kushina immediately switched to her fiery, fierce mode, glaring menacingly at Oborotsuki as she threatened him.
At the same time, her hands resumed their previous movements.
In an instant, the overwhelming sensation hit Oborotsuki like an electric shock. He gritted his teeth against the urge and managed to say:
"It's Yekura."
"Yekura?"
Kushina's movements paused.
Ever since getting involved with Kirigakure's affairs, Kushina, Konan, Yūhi Kurenai, and Mayumi had all become somewhat familiar with what was happening in the village.
They naturally knew Yekura's current situation.
"That Sunagakure kunoichi? You plan to bring her into the family too…?"
Kushina snapped out of her brief shock and gave Oborotsuki a meaningful, appraising look.
"You really are a hopeless womanizer!"
"You won't even let a prisoner go!"
Kushina couldn't help rolling her eyes.
"A prisoner? I don't see her that way."
"Yekura is a good girl. She was just serving her village—caught up in circumstances beyond her control."
"Now that she's in Kirigakure, she's one of us. Her power is useful to us."
"And besides, I've already discussed this with Terumī Mei…"
Oborotsuki's serious explanation made Kushina a little impatient.
She waved her hand, cutting him off:
"Alright, alright, alright!"
"You don't actually need to explain all this to us. After all, you carry the huge responsibility of reviving the Hōzuki clan."
"How you handle things is up to you. If you think it's appropriate, of course we won't object to your decisions."
"But…"
Kushina spoke seriously up to this point, then her expression suddenly turned mischievous.
"What?"
Oborotsuki looked at her strangely.
"You've got so many wives… can you even handle it?"
Kushina asked with a teasing, meaningful smile.
"…You don't need to worry about that."
Oborotsuki immediately gave her a powerful, confident response, letting Kushina feel an unprecedented level of strength.
Kushina gripped that hot, incredibly firm arm and looked up at Oborotsuki in astonishment:
"You really are freakishly gifted…"
"You just finished 'training' not long ago and you've already recovered this quickly?"
"Isn't this exactly what you wanted?"
Oborotsuki grinned wickedly. His hands began to wander again.
Earlier, Kushina had clearly underestimated him.
She dared to ask a man to his face whether he could handle it?
That was nothing short of blatant provocation!
Since that was the case, he naturally couldn't let her look down on him. Oborotsuki decided to teach her a proper lesson.
"Hmph…"
Feeling Oborotsuki's powerful force, Kushina let out a pained hum.
But that only made Oborotsuki even more excited.
"Scared now?"
"If you were scared, you wouldn't have dragged me in here for private 'conversation'!"
Kushina defiantly lifted her chin and puffed out her chest in response.
"Today I'll make you understand what regret really means!"
With those words, Oborotsuki launched a fierce assault.
Time passed unnoticed.
Meanwhile, in the dark part of Kirigakure's ANBU prison, Yekura—who had been waiting anxiously for Oborotsuki to visit—had spent a full day and night in anticipation.
She was waiting to tell him the good news.
Yet no matter how long she waited, the man she longed for still hadn't appeared.
Having not slept all night, Yekura began to worry.
"Could it be… he doesn't want me anymore?"
Yekura thought about her origins and her current situation.
The more she thought, the more anxious she became. She desperately wanted to see Oborotsuki. The longer she went without seeing him, the more insecure and paranoid she felt…
Finally, late into the night, exhaustion overtook her. She drifted in and out of shallow, restless sleep.
Suddenly, she felt someone standing beside her.
She jolted awake and turned around—only to see Oborotsuki.
Afraid it was a dream, Yekura rubbed her eyes.
After focusing carefully, she confirmed it really was him.
She immediately sat up in joyful surprise.
"You…"
"Why were you gone so long?"
Yekura asked with a small pout, looking at Oborotsuki with a mix of joy and grievance.
"Ah… after returning to the village, I had to leave immediately for another mission. I came straight to see you as soon as I got back…"
Oborotsuki smiled and gently stroked Yekura's hair.
"Everything's basically arranged."
"In two days, once I finish my current tasks, I'll personally come take you home."
"But there's one thing I need to tell you in advance so you can mentally prepare."
Oborotsuki gently cupped Yekura's soft face with both hands, looking earnestly into her captivating eyes as he smiled.
"What is it?"
Yekura was still feeling insecure.
She could never return to Sunagakure.
And here in Kirigakure, she was still an outsider.
Whether she would truly be accepted by the people here was still uncertain. These unknowns made her feel deeply unconfident.
"I have several concubines. In the future, everyone will live together. I hope you can get along peacefully with them."
Oborotsuki figured that sooner or later Yekura would find out anyway.
Rather than letting her discover it herself, it was better to be upfront.
Hearing this, Yekura froze.
"You… you already have several wives…?"
Yekura took a step back in disbelief, looking Oborotsuki up and down.
She seemed genuinely surprised.
After all, Oborotsuki looked younger than her by a few years. At his age, many ninja were only just beginning to date.
And yet he already had several wives?
"Is it because… of the heavy mission and responsibility you carry?"
Yekura suddenly realized, feeling a pang of sympathy for Oborotsuki.
She stepped forward again and gently caressed his face:
"It must have been so hard on you… carrying all this alone…"
"But don't worry. From now on, let me walk beside you."
"It doesn't matter how many concubines you have. What matters is that you know, Oborotsuki—no matter what happens, I will never abandon you. For your ideals and goals, I'm willing to help you revive the Hōzuki clan!"
"Oh, and I have some good news to tell you too…"
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