Chương 19: Chapter 19: Kurenai’s Care
"Kiyoshi…"
At this moment, a crisp voice came from afar.
The familiar voice immediately made Kiyoshi aware of the person's identity.
Turning around to look at the newcomer, his eyes lit up.
He smiled and said, "Kurenai-neechan!"
The newcomer had long, glossy black curls and a beautifully delicate face, with ruby-like eyes that sparkled.
Her graceful figure was charming, and she approached Kiyoshi with a bright smile.
It was none other than his neighbor— Kurenai.
"Sorry, I'm a bit late today…"
Kurenai was carrying some groceries, resembling the ideal wife.
"It's not late at all! I was just about to look for you!" Kiyoshi replied with a smile.
Lunch today was just the two of them, so a little delay didn't matter.
Lately, his grandmother's health had been declining.
She hadn't had much of an appetite these days and could barely eat.
Having two meals in a day was already good, as she mostly didn't want to eat at noon.
Even for breakfast and dinner, she would only take a few bites before being unable to eat anymore.
She couldn't force her, after all.
"Kurenai-neechan, has Asuma been bothering you again?"
Kiyoshi swiftly took the groceries from Kurenai's hands and asked, "If he doesn't give up, I'll help you teach him a lesson!"
"Little brat, don't meddle in adult affairs!"
Kurenai lightly tapped Kiyoshi on the head.
Looking at his face that could charm countless girls, she couldn't help but pinch his cheek.
With a teasing smile, she said, "Last time Asuma treated us, you ate like a bottomless pit!"
"He hasn't dared to invite me to dinner again since then!"
If she hadn't seen it with her own eyes, Kurenai wouldn't have believed it.
Kiyoshi's appetite was even more exaggerated than that of the Akimichi clan.
Asuma Sarutobi, a renowned Jonin, had his hard-earned mission rewards wiped out in one meal.
Asuma's face had changed at that moment.
Not only because the expenses exceeded his expectations, but also because he hadn't brought that much money with him.
Seeing his awkward expression almost made her and Kiyoshi burst out laughing.
They had to hold back their laughter and pool their money together to help settle the bill.
Because of this incident, perhaps Asuma felt a bit embarrassed.
Or maybe he realized there was no future between him and Kurenai.
He seemed to have genuinely given up on pursuing her.
He rarely appeared in front of her anymore.
Even when they occasionally bumped into each other on the street, he would just awkwardly nod and quickly walk away.
But that was fine; at least she could have some peace.
After all, they were once classmates at the ninja academy.
And besides, Asuma was not only a Jonin of Konoha but also the son of the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen.
She couldn't be too harsh; it wouldn't be right to be cold towards him.
"Hey, who told him to act all generous?"
Kiyoshi wasn't boasting.
If he really wanted to eat to his heart's content, with the absurd digestion ability of the Wood-Wood Fruit, the Akimichi clan's appetite would be child's play in comparison.
If food could be supplied endlessly, he could eat Asuma into bankruptcy.
"Pfft…"
Upon hearing this, Kurenai couldn't help but chuckle, her eyes filled with fondness as she looked at Kiyoshi, whom she had come to treat like a younger brother.
With her manicured fingers, she gently poked Kiyoshi's forehead, saying, "You're full of tricks!"
"Alright, enough of that!"
Kurenai laughed as she pinched Kiyoshi's face.
She brushed aside a stray lock of hair and asked with concern, "How's Granny Azumi doing today?"
"Not so well; she's already gone to bed. She said there's no need to call her for lunch!"
Kiyoshi shrugged helplessly.
...
"What?"
In the kitchen, Kurenai was about to shoo Kiyoshi away to help.
But after a moment, she was startled by Kiyoshi's news.
Turning around, she looked at him in disbelief. "You became Lady Tsunade's disciple? You're not joking with me, are you?"
"Yeah! Grandma used to be from the Senju clan, and she's an old friend of Lady Tsunade.
She sent someone to call her back, and when Tsunade saw my talent, she agreed to take me as her disciple!"
Kiyoshi nodded and explained casually.
"Granny Azumi was from the Senju clan?"
Kurenai's eyes widened in shock.
For a moment, she found it hard to believe.
"I just found out recently!"
Kiyoshi nodded.
He moved a stool over and sat outside the kitchen, admiring Kurenai, who looked charming in her apron, exuding both beauty and grace.
She was the epitome of a virtuous wife and loving mother.
"That's fantastic!"
Kurenai took a deep breath.
Seeing Kiyoshi didn't look like he was joking, she naturally chose to believe him without too much doubt.
She smiled and genuinely felt happy for Kiyoshi.
"Kiyoshi, your talent is extraordinary, and having a renowned teacher like Lady Tsunade will surely lead to limitless achievements in your future!"
Having known him for so many years, she was well aware of how impressive his talents were.
At not even eight years old, he had already mastered the Shadow Clone Jutsu, a B-rank ninjutsu, and could effortlessly perform high-level A-rank Jutsus like the Rasengan.
He could even make hand seals with one hand.
Though he was still just a kid, his chakra amount was more exaggerated than hers, who was an elite Chunin—at least several times more.
So far, she had never seen Kiyoshi run out of chakra while practicing medical ninjutsu.
If Kiyoshi hadn't mentioned that he didn't want to draw too much attention and asked her to keep it a secret, during gatherings with Might Guy, Kakashi, Asuma, and others, Kurenai would have surely bragged about him.
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Chương 20: Chapter 20: Joyful Flattery
"Ehehe, Kurenai-neechan, your cooking really hits the spot!"
It was a simple homemade meal, shared just between Kiyoshi and Kurenai. Yet, Kiyoshi savored every bite, clearly enjoying the moment.
His eyes sparkled with genuine delight as he ate, making Kurenai smile.
"You little flatterer! You always say that, making me blush every time!" Kurenai replied with a grin, though the satisfaction on her face was unmistakable.
Watching Kiyoshi eat with such enthusiasm, she couldn't help but feel a hearty appetite herself.
Typically conscious about her figure, she found herself indulging a bit more than usual.
"Kurenai-neechan, Asuma's been chasing after you for a long time. Have you really not felt anything for him?" Kiyoshi asked as he helped wash the dishes after lunch.
Truthfully, he was more than a little curious and leaned in closely to hear her answer.
"Asuma's a good person, and he's strong too," Kurenai sighed, cleaning up.
"But I just don't feel that way about him. I only see him as a friend, and I'm really not into men who smoke."
There was no denying Asuma's strength and impressive lineage as a member of the Sarutobi clan and the son of the Third Hokage.
However, Kurenai wasn't the kind of woman who dreamed of marrying into a prominent family.
As an elite Chunin herself, she aimed to accumulate enough experience to potentially reach Jonin in the coming years. She didn't need to compromise her happiness.
When it comes to love, it's all about the right feeling, isn't it?
And there was one other thing she didn't mention. If she had to admit it, she was more attracted to younger guys—someone she could spoil.
But confessing that? Too embarrassing for her to even think about.
"So, Kurenai-neechan, how about me?" Kiyoshi asked with a grin, drying his hands after finishing the dishes.
Kiyoshi looked up at her, his gaze rising to meet hers, crossing the peaks of her chest. His expression was serious.
"Do I meet your standards?"
"You?" Kurenai wasn't angry; instead, she looked down at his youthful face, pinching his nose playfully.
"Well, I have to admit, you're a little heartbreaker. Totally my type!"
She wasn't lying. Even her friend Anko, usually so brash and always teasing, had calmed down a bit after meeting Kiyoshi. Anko had been eyeing him for quite some time.
"Well then, neechan, why don't you just marry me someday?" Kiyoshi asked with an innocent smile.
"Alright! If you still want to when you're grown up, and you don't mind having an old lady like me, I'll marry you!"
Kurenai responded with a laugh, brushing it off as the naïve dream of a child.
"You won't ever be an old lady…" Kiyoshi chuckled, clearly pleased.
"Didn't you notice? Tsunade-sama is already over fifty, but she still looks like she's eighteen!"
That's all thanks to the Yin Seal, a high-level medical sealing Jutsu Tsunade developed over the years.
Once mastered, it leaves a diamond-shaped mark on the forehead, allowing the user to regulate their chakra, instantly heal injuries, strengthen attacks, and boost speed.
The Jutsu could even slow aging and maintain peak physical condition.
And, of course, as Kiyoshi knew from his memory of the original anime, Tsunade would remain youthful for decades to come, well into her seventies, using this S-rank seal.
Kiyoshi had long set his sights on Tsunade's Yin Seal. After all, who wouldn't want the key to eternal youth?
What's that? Not enough talent or chakra control to master the Yin Seal? To him, that's no issue at all.
"Oh? Really?" Kurenai looked at him with genuine surprise.
She had met Lady Tsunade in the past, though they hadn't crossed paths since Tsunade left the village.
Considering her age, Tsunade must be in her late forties or early fifties now. But Kiyoshi wouldn't lie about something like this.
"Impressive, Lady Tsunade. That kind of skill to stay forever young is something to admire," Kurenai said with a wistful smile, gently pinching Kiyoshi's cheek.
"As a medical ninja, it's no wonder she's aged so gracefully."
After all, what woman wouldn't want to stay young and beautiful forever?
"Don't worry. Now that I'm training under Tsunade, I'll learn all her beauty secrets and teach them to you!" Kiyoshi promised, smiling.
In reality, even if Kurenai learned the complete Yin Seal Jutsu, she might not be able to master it. Still, Kiyoshi had a bold idea.
If the Fourth Hokage could use the Four Symbols Seal to restrain the Nine-Tails' chakra within his son Naruto, creating the Eight Trigrams Seal in the process, what if he could similarly seal the Yin Seal in someone else?
Could this allow others to experience the Yin Seal's effects indirectly? Though complicated, he had all the time he needed to figure it out.
"Then, neechan will be counting on you!" Kurenai chuckled, not taking him too seriously.
"Of course…"
Kiyoshi released his hold and stepped back, eyeing her with a mischievous glint. "I've even picked out a name for our future daughter!"
Kurenai blinked, momentarily speechless. Kids these days sure mature quickly.
"Getting ahead of yourself, aren't you? Think about all that when you're older," she chided, tapping his forehead with a laugh. But why was he thinking of a daughter instead of a son?
"Are you going on a mission this afternoon, neechan?" Kiyoshi asked.
"No, I finally have some free time after working all morning…" Kurenai replied, stretching her arms in a graceful arch, her body relaxing as she yawned.
"I need a good nap; lack of sleep is the biggest enemy of any woman!"
For a moment, her curves were displayed in stunning detail. Yet, Kiyoshi was the only one lucky enough to witness this scene.
"Ehehe…"
Kiyoshi swiftly jumped onto her soft back, wrapping his arms around her neck and nuzzling close.
"It's been so long since I could just hang out with you, neechan!"
Looking over her shoulder at his hopeful, charming little face, Kurenai felt her heart melt.
She lightly pinched his cheek and replied dotingly, "Alright, alright, today I'll grant you this little wish. But you have to behave!"
Since he was little, Kiyoshi had always tried to sneak into her bed whenever he got the chance, treating her as his personal pillow.
But his sweet, earnest gaze was impossible to refuse.
"Of course! I'll be good." Kiyoshi's face lit up as he nodded enthusiastically.
In a world so cold and distant, Kurenai's embrace felt warm enough to bring him comfort.
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