"I have to say… Akira, you've really become more and more impressive…"
Inside the living room—
Kurenai sighed softly.
She sat on the sofa with her long legs crossed—
Her wavy black hair cascading loosely behind her.
The red slip dress traced her graceful curves—
Perfectly highlighting her alluring figure.
Her tall, slender body—
Paired with her delicate features and flawless fair skin—
Made her look irresistibly captivating.
Those ruby-like eyes—
Carried a hint of helplessness—
As she gazed at the impossibly handsome young man before her, saying softly:
"But… I understand your kindness, and I truly appreciate it. You've already done more than enough for me…"
What Akira described—
Was undeniably tempting.
Though she did want to become stronger—
Kurenai felt she already owed him too much.
She didn't even know how to repay him.
She couldn't bring herself—
To accept even more from him.
"No… this is far from enough!"
Akira moved closer—
Taking Kurenai's soft hand.
Looking into her beautiful face—
He smiled gently:
"Kurenai-sis is someone very important to me."
"Is that so?"
Seeing the seriousness on his face—
Kurenai's heart trembled slightly.
A faint smile appeared.
She gently cupped his handsome face—
Shaking her head:
"But that still won't do… Akira, when you grow up, you'll have your own life…"
"Even if we're like siblings, we should keep some distance. You can't help me without limits, understand?"
Looking at his perfect face—
She couldn't help but wonder—
Which lucky girl would end up with him in the future.
At that thought—
Her chest tightened slightly.
A trace of loss surfaced.
"If even between us, you want to keep things so distant…"
Akira didn't hold back.
Just like before—
He pulled Kurenai into his arms.
Their foreheads touched—
Their eyes met.
"Akira…"
That face so close—
Those deep eyes—
Made Kurenai's cheeks flush slightly.
But the next moment—
A smile flickered in Akira's eyes.
He suddenly leaned in—
"Mmm…"
Before Kurenai's widened gaze—
He captured those soft, enticing lips.
No matter how she struggled at first—
She couldn't break free.
"Hah… hah…"
After a long while—
Kurenai finally caught her breath.
Her beautiful face was flushed—
A mix of embarrassment and anger—
As she glared at him:
"You little brat… you actually…!"
Her first kiss—
Had been taken just like that—
By this troublesome boy.
"My feelings… don't you understand yet, Kurenai-sis?"
Akira didn't retreat.
He held her hand—
Pressing it against his chest.
His gaze—
Locked deeply onto hers.
"Akira…"
Kurenai's heart trembled.
But thinking of their age difference—
She instinctively tried to retreat:
"But… we…"
"After all this time together, do you still think I'm just an impulsive child?"
Akira held her firmly—
Looking straight into her eyes.
"What kind of child has as many bad thoughts as you?"
Kurenai rolled her eyes—
Lightly knocking his head.
She had always known—
Akira was mature beyond his years.
Not like an ordinary boy.
Since childhood—
He had always found ways—
To take advantage of her.
And somehow—
She had foolishly gone along with it.
Never truly refusing him.
"Then what are you still worried about?"
Akira asked.
"I'm more than ten years older than you… in a few years, I'll be nearly thirty…"
Kurenai forced down the stirring in her heart—
Speaking seriously:
"By then, I'll grow older… but your life is only just beginning."
As she spoke—
Her heart felt heavy.
She couldn't deny—
As someone who appreciated beauty—
And had a soft spot for him—
She had, without realizing it—
Developed feelings for this young man.
It was no longer just a simple "older sister-younger brother" bond.
Otherwise—
She wouldn't have repeatedly allowed—
His intimate closeness—
Unable to refuse him.
But—
The large age gap between them—
Felt like an insurmountable barrier.
"I already have a way to keep Kurenai-sis young forever…"
Akira smiled confidently:
"You don't need to worry about that."
He wasn't joking.
Even setting aside his unfinished forbidden techniques—
With the Soul Transformation Technique—
He could personally help her—
Regularly using the Strength of a Hundred Seal—
To regulate her body—
Keeping her youthful.
"R-really?"
Kurenai widened her eyes—
Looking at him in disbelief.
"You'll know if you try."
Akira smiled faintly.
The next moment—
His spirit form emerged instantly.
Kurenai felt her vision blur—
And suddenly—
She found herself in a strange space.
Looking around—
Then at Akira—
She was filled with shock.
"This is your mental world, Kurenai-sis…"
Holding her gently—
Akira smiled:
"S-rank forbidden technique—Soul Transformation Technique. I've already mastered it."
"With it, I can directly control your body. With precise chakra manipulation, I can even help you form the Strength of a Hundred Seal…"
"Even if your chakra control isn't sufficient, and your medical knowledge is lacking—preventing you from doing it yourself…"
"As long as I periodically take over and help regulate your body, you can stay young forever—just like Tsunade."
"Soul Transformation Technique!?"
Kurenai was stunned.
She had never heard of such a jutsu.
But just hearing "S-rank forbidden technique"—
Was enough to know it wasn't simple.
"So, Kurenai-sis… don't belittle yourself…"
Looking at the stunning woman before him—
Akira felt his heart stir.
Gently holding her beautiful face—
He couldn't resist leaning in again—
Capturing her lips once more…
"Mmm…"
"Akira… don't…"
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