"It's okay!" Hearing Takeru's inquiry, Hinatsuru quickly shook her head.
Seeing this, Takeru could only bring her to the kitchen. Then, as Hinatsuru skillfully washed and cut vegetables, Takeru and the others showed surprised expressions. Finally, Hinatsuru even proactively requested to stir-fry a few dishes.
Seeing the perfect in color, aroma, and taste dishes, Takeru sighed with emotion that her culinary skills were much more outstanding than Karin's and Miki's current level.
"So fragrant!" Miu and the others, having finished washing, came out and smelled the aroma of the food.
Having undergone massive training, everyone was now starving.
However, before eating, Takeru introduced Hinatsuru to everyone.
Upon learning that, besides Hinata who was already confirmed as the head disciple, the second and third disciple positions weren't confirmed yet, Hinatsuru also said she wanted to compete for the second disciple position.
Takeru naturally didn't mind this, and the rules didn't change: whoever extracted Chakra first would become the second disciple...
After the introductions, everyone quickly ate the delicious food. Tasting Hinatsuru's cooking, Takeru couldn't help but sigh with emotion, as Hinatsuru's culinary skills were no worse than his own.
After dinner, Takeru took everyone back to their homes. As for Hinatsuru, her home was in Kanagawa. Takeru couldn't go there directly now, so he asked Hinatsuru for her phone and directly called her mother.
According to Hinatsuru, her father had married into their family, so her mother was in charge at home.
Hearing this, Takeru was stunned. No wonder he felt something was off during their first meeting… that was the reason.
"Hello, this is Hinatsuru Akina. May I ask who is calling?" As the call connected, Akina quickly inquired.
"Sorry to disturb you. This is Nara Takeru." Hearing her words, Takeru spoke directly.
"Takeru-san, is Ai with you?" Hearing Takeru's words, Akina paused, then hurriedly spoke.
"Mhmm, she arrived at my place around noon today. But I only got home tonight and learned about her running away from home." Hearing Akina's words, Takeru sighed lightly.
"Is that so? She's with you? Then I'm relieved. My daughter has caused you trouble this time. I apologize sincerely." Hearing Takeru's words, Akina on the other end sighed in relief.
"You're welcome."
"By the way, could you let me speak with Ai?" Akina soon requested again.
"Of course." Hearing her request, Takeru directly handed the phone to Hinatsuru beside him.
"Mom!" Taking the phone, Hinatsuru weakly called out.
"Ai, you went too far this time. I'll come get you tomorrow." Akina directly scolded Hinatsuru.
"No! I've already become Takeru-nii's disciple. I won't go back!" Hearing Akina's words, Hinatsuru quickly said.
"What? You said you became Takeru's disciple?" Hearing Hinatsuru's words, Akina on the other end was stunned.
"Mhmm, Master has already agreed." Hearing her mother's surprised words, Hinatsuru added.
"I see. In that case, Ai, promise me you'll at least bring your Master home periodically. As for school, I'll transfer you there." After hesitating, Akina on the other end said something that surprised even Takeru.
"Yes! Thank you, Mom!" Hearing her mother compromise so quickly, Hinatsuru was puzzled but still happy.
"Mhmm. But if you can't persevere, you have to come home obediently, understand?" Hearing Hinatsuru's excited words, Akina spoke directly.
"I understand. I will definitely persevere!" Hearing Akina's words, Hinatsuru said seriously.
"Alright, give the phone back to your Master." Hearing her daughter's assurance, Akina had Hinatsuru return the phone to Takeru.
"Hello."
"Takeru-san, regarding Ai's matter this time, I've truly troubled you. If there's anything you need help with, I will do my best." Hearing Takeru's voice, Akina spoke directly.
"That's not necessary. However, Akina-san, is it really okay for you to let Ai stay here like this?" Hearing Akina's words, Takeru inquired directly.
"If it's Takeru-san, there's absolutely no problem. If Ai is in any danger, I believe you won't stand idly by, right?" Hearing Takeru's words, Akina spoke directly.
"Naturally, I wouldn't stand by." Hearing this, Takeru shook his head.
"That's good enough. Moreover, we believe in Takeru-san's strength to protect Ai well. As for Ai's training, please don't go easy on her. Regarding the trouble caused to Takeru-san, my husband and I will visit to express our gratitude another day." Hearing Takeru's words, Akina spoke directly.
"Alright, I understand." Facing Akina's trust, Takeru smiled helplessly.
Then, after exchanging a few more words, they hung up.
"Wonderful, Master! Mom agreed!" After Takeru hung up, Hinatsuru excitedly threw herself into Takeru's arms, cheering.
Miu beside them, seeing Hinatsuru's action, also looked somewhat puffed up...
"Onii-chan, so will Ai also live in our home from now on?" Miu directly asked.
"Mhmm." Looking at Miu's expression, Takeru could only gently stroke Miu's smooth golden hair to calm her.
"Alright, Ai. Go wash up first. Since your mother said to train you properly, I won't go easy on you, understand?" After calming Miu, Takeru turned to Hinatsuru and spoke seriously.
"I understand!" Facing Takeru's words, Hinatsuru showed no fear but was filled with confidence.
"Good. Then tonight, I'll teach you meditation. Although you're three days behind Hinata and the others, it's not too late." Looking at her, Takeru spoke again.
"Yes!" Hearing this, Hinatsuru nodded again.
Although she left without notice, Hinatsuru had brought a change of clothes, so there wouldn't be an issue with no clothes to change into.
However, she didn't have pajamas. Since her figure was similar to Miu's, she could wear Miu's.
After Hinatsuru finished washing, Takeru had her sit on the living room sofa and began explaining Chakra and imparting the Chakra Extraction Technique.
As for Miu and the others, they were doing their own training nearby. Nen and Chakra Training had one similarity: after physical exercise, training afterward was more effective.
On Takeru's side, as he continuously explained the Chakra Extraction Technique, he keenly noticed Hinatsuru's eyes directly changed from blue to blue-violet. In this state, Takeru also noticed Hinatsuru's concentration became even more concentrated, which greatly surprised him.
Looking at Hinatsuru, she herself didn't seem to realize her difference. Takeru didn't remind her but quickly told her the complete Chakra Extraction Technique.
After finishing, Takeru just watched her. After a while, her eyes returned to light blue, and she blinked at Takeru.
"Master, are you finished?" Hinatsuru asked curiously.
"Yes. Ai, how much did you remember?" Looking at Hinatsuru, Takeru asked directly.
"Mhmm, seems like I remembered it all." Closing her eyes to think, Hinatsuru spoke directly.
"Is that so? Are there any parts you don't understand?" Hearing this, Takeru inquired directly.
"There are two places." Hearing this, Hinatsuru asked about the doubtful points.
Hearing her questions, Takeru found they were very crucial points. Then, Takeru quickly explained them to her. Hearing Takeru's explanation, Hinatsuru fell into thought again.
"Alright, Ai, start meditating first." Looking at the contemplating Hinatsuru, Takeru directly reminded her. Compared to thinking, meditating now would help her understand better.
"Yes!" Hearing Takeru's words, Hinatsuru quickly nodded, then sat there and closed her eyes.
Watching Hinatsuru enter meditation within over ten minutes on her first try, Takeru showed a surprised expression. It seemed Hinatsuru's aptitude was much more outstanding than Takeru imagined. Also, the eye change made Takeru feel very interested.
Perhaps this world itself had many peculiar things. It's just that Takeru had been in a remote corner before, so he wasn't aware of many things.
Or perhaps it was just an isolated case. After all, even in Takeru's past life, many people possessed special abilities.
Takeru was also very looking forward to how far Hinatsuru's special ability could take her in her training.