As the Netherworld gradually began to operate smoothly, Shun's soul, as the Lord of the Netherworld, grew stronger.
While walking side-by-side with Temari, Shun suddenly noticed a peculiar change.
He could actually "hear" Temari's inner thoughts. This feeling was both unfamiliar and wondrous.
'The sunset today is beautiful. I wish I could walk like this with lustful uncle forever.'
At first, he thought it was an illusion, but after multiple attempts, he confirmed that the refinement of the Netherworld's rules and the feedback from soul energy had actually awakened in him an ability similar to mind-reading.
"Shun, what are you thinking about?"
Temari saw him suddenly stop, his eyes a bit dazed, and couldn't help but reach out and touch his arm.
The soft touch on his arm brought Shun back to his senses. "Nothing, I just feel like I'm in good shape lately. Come on, let's go see the children."
Temari held his arm, and the two walked intimately side-by-side.
"Temari, don't mess around, we're about to see the children."
"What are you afraid of? I'm your fiancée, what's wrong with being close?"
Shun smiled and squeezed her palm as they walked forward.
Temari followed his gaze, her lips curving into a smile. "Hearing you say that, it's as if you've already seen them. Oh, by the way, what if the children don't like me?"
Her tone carried a hint of imperceptible nervousness. After all, she was just three years older than Hamamaru, Sasuke, Karin, and the others. Appearing suddenly as an "elder" inevitably made her worry about creating a rift.
Shun stopped and looked into her eyes, seriously saying, "No, they won't. You're so gentle, they'll only like you. Besides, I'm here."
He took her hand and walked quickly towards the training ground.
Before they even got close, they heard Naruto's cheerful shout. "Sasuke, look at my Rasengan!"
This was followed by Sasuke's cold snort. "Naruto, your move is too slow! Watch how I break it!"
The sounds of their punches and kicks, the clash of Chakra, mixed with the cheers of others, made for a lively scene.
Karin stood three meters away from them, occasionally frowning and shouting, "Be gentle, don't get hurt!"
Hinata stood next to Karin, clutching the hem of her clothes, nervously staring at the two.
Ino and Sakura sat on the stone steps nearby, touching up their makeup with small mirrors.
Shikamaru lied on a stone platform with his arms as a pillow, a blade of grass in his mouth, an expression of "what a bother" on his face.
"Uncle Shun!"
Spotting the two approaching, Naruto and Sasuke immediately stopped fighting.
"Who is this sister? She's so pretty. Is she a new classmate here to train with us? My name is Namikaze Naruto, and I'm the man who will become Hokage."
Sasuke put away his Chidori and walked over to Karin, his gaze on Temari carrying a hint of scrutiny.
Karin blinked curiously, quietly tugged on Sasuke's sleeve, and whispered, "Sasuke, who is this older sister? She seems very close to father."
Hinata walked over quickly, her hands clasped in front of her, bowing slightly. "Hello, I am Hyuga Hinata, please take care of me."
As she spoke, her cheeks were as red as ripe apples, and her eyes dared not meet Temari's gaze.
Temari took a deep breath, a confident smile on her face, and her voice clear and bright. "Hello everyone, my name is Temari, I'm from Sunagakure, and I'm Shun's fiancée."
After she finished speaking, she deliberately linked her arm with Shun's and gently swayed it, as if emphasizing their relationship.
As soon as she said this, the place instantly erupted.
Naruto's eyes widened, his mouth agape enough to fit a fist.
He stretched out his arm, pointing at Temari, and stammered, "Temari-nee, you look about my age, at most sixteen, right? How did you become uncle Shun's fiancée?"
Temari was amused by his reaction and reached out to ruffle his hair. "Kid, I am indeed over sixteen. According to the laws of the Land of Wind, women can marry at sixteen, so it's perfectly normal for me to be Shun's fiancée. Besides, age isn't an issue. What matters is that we love each other."
Sasuke's brow furrowed even more. He subconsciously looked at Karin and saw that she looked embarrassed.
Karin leaned into Sasuke's ear, her voice very low. "Why didn't father say anything beforehand? Temari-nee is beautiful, but she's only a few years older than us. Are we going to have to call her 'Mom' or 'Auntie' later? It feels so awkward."
Sasuke frowned slightly, his eyes somewhat complex. "This isn't that unusual, after all, our father has always been very lustful. It's just that Temari-nee is indeed too young."
Just then, Ino stood up from the stone steps with a "whoosh." She stuffed her small mirror into her pocket, and quickly pushed past Naruto, her eyes sparkling with admiration.
"Shun-sama, you are strong and gentle. After I turn sixteen, I'll definitely be very pretty too, so can I also become your fiancée?"
Shikamaru helplessly clutched his forehead, his heart full of resignation.
Ino's infatuation is acting up again, she actually dared to flirt with Shun-sama.
The blade of grass fell from his mouth, and he quickly stepped forward to grab Ino's arm, pulling her back forcefully. "Ino, don't be ridiculous. Shun-sama already has a fiancée, what you're saying is very rude."
"Shikamaru, let go of me, I'm not being ridiculous." Ino broke free from his hand, still staring at Shun.
"Is it wrong to like someone? Shun-sama is so outstanding, I don't know how many women dream of marrying him, so it's perfectly normal for me to like him."
Sakura covered her mouth and chuckled, leaning over to Yakumo to whisper, "Ino is still so bold, and Shun-sama really is very charming."
Yakumo smiled and nodded, her gaze falling on Ino, secretly admiring her. 'Ino is so brave. I also want to confess to Shun-sama. Damn it, why don't I have Ino's courage?'
Shun clapped his hands, attracting everyone's attention and said, "Alright, everyone, stop messing around. Temari is indeed my fiancée, and we genuinely love each other. From now on, she is your elder, and you must treat her with respect. If you have any Ninjutsu questions, you can ask her, her Wind Release is very powerful."
After speaking, his expression turned gentle as he calmly said, "Ino, thank you for your affection, but I already have Temari, and you are still young. You will meet someone more suitable for you in the future."
Upon hearing this, Ino, though a bit disappointed, merely pouted. "Shun-sama, I won't give up easily."
Shun patted Shikamaru's shoulder and said, "Shikamaru, you all continue your training. We'll watch from the side for a bit, then leave."
After speaking, he and Temari walked to the shade of a tree to chat, and after a while, they left hand-in-hand.
On the way, Temari leaned on his shoulder. "Shun, the children are so cute. I think I've fallen in love with this place."
"As long as you like it, this will be your home from now on."