Entering the bathroom, Kushina slowly removed the clothes on her body.
Steam gradually filled the air, and a hazy layer of mist formed over the glass partition.
She stood beneath the showerhead as warm water flowed down along her fiery red hair, slipping over her smooth shoulders and neck, then tracing the curves of her body all the way down.
Gento stared at the scene before him, his gaze fixed.
The sound of running water echoed in the bathroom.
Kushina closed her eyes, letting the hot water wash over her body, hoping to soothe the inexplicable restlessness in her heart.
Yet as she washed, the loneliness within her only grew stronger.
Her movements gradually changed.
Her breathing became somewhat rapid, and the flush on her cheeks deepened.
She opened her eyes, her gaze unfocused, carrying a trace of desire that even she was unwilling to acknowledge.
She bit her lip, trying to steady herself, but her body reacted instinctively beyond her control.
Of course, she had no idea that she was being affected by the special effect attached to the Indulgence Apartments.
Gento's expression gradually shifted into shock as he watched her actions.
He hadn't expected that Kushina, who appeared bold and fiery on the surface, would have such a side in private.
But on second thought, it made sense.
As the Fourth Hokage, Minato Namikaze had long been occupied with duties and missions, leaving him with very little time to stay by Kushina's side.
A young wife, alone at home; when the night grew deep and quiet, any loneliness she felt could only be handled by herself…
Watching Kushina's figure in the scene, Gento's breathing also grew heavier.
At that moment, a voice suddenly sounded by his ear:
"What are you smirking at?"
Gento abruptly turned his head.
He saw Kurenai Yuhi standing by the bedside at some unknown point.
She wore a thin nightdress, the light purple fabric soft and delicate, faintly revealing the fair skin beneath.
The hem only reached mid-thigh, exposing a pair of slender, straight legs.
The neckline was a bit open, below which rose full, gentle curves.
Her long hair draped over her shoulders, making her delicate face appear even more alluring.
Her eyes carried a hint of laziness, and a faint, teasing smile rested on her lips.
Clearly, Kurenai had come again in the middle of the night because she wanted him.
Gento was already burning with desire. Seeing her like this, how could he possibly restrain himself?
Without another word, he reached out, pulling her into his arms. Amid her startled cry, he directly dragged her onto the bed.
"Mm don't"
Before Kurenai could react, she was already pressed beneath him.
Gento wrapped one arm around her waist, yet his gaze remained fixed on the system's display before him.
In that display, Kushina's figure remained hazy and enticing.
While watching the scene in Kushina's bathroom, Gento began to run his hands over Kurenai's body.
Kurenai's breathing gradually became uneven, soft murmurs escaping her lips:
"Mm… you're terrible…"
...
Over the next dozen days, Gento almost watched Kushina's "late-night benefit" on time every night.
He noticed that Kushina went to the bathroom more and more frequently, and each time she stayed longer.
That unfocused gaze, those suppressed soft sounds…
All of it showed that the restlessness in her heart was becoming harder and harder to suppress.
Gento knew that if this continued, sooner or later he would be able to win her over.
What he lacked was only an opportunity.
Gento even began considering whether to have Mikoto help give him a push.
...
On this day, the door to the office was knocked.
"Come in."
The door opened, and Itachi and Shisui walked in.
Behind Itachi was another person.
It was the retainer of the Feudal Lord from the Land of Hot Water who had issued the commission last time.
And in Shisui's hand, he was carrying someone.
That person was tightly bound by black sealing techniques and was thrown onto the ground by Shisui.
His silver-gray hair was disheveled, his face smeared with dirt and blood.
The Jashin cult necklace hanging from his neck was crooked, and his signature red triple-bladed scythe was nowhere to be seen.
It was none other than Hidan, captured by Shisui.
He lay on the ground, still shouting curses nonstop:
"Damn it! You bastards!"
"How dare you treat me like this!"
"I am a devout follower of Jashin!"
"This is blasphemy against Jashin!"
"Lord Jashin will not let you off!"
Itachi and Shisui stepped forward and knelt on one knee before Gento:
"Clan head, the mission to capture Hidan has been completed."
The retainer also hurried forward, his face full of smiles, his tone filled with admiration:
"Clan Head Gento! The Uchiha clan's ninja are truly incredible!"
"Our Land of Hot Water previously commissioned so many ninja, yet none of them returned alive, let alone capturing this madman!"
"Who would have thought that once your people made a move, they subdued him in just a few exchanges!"
Hearing this, Hidan struggled to raise his head, glaring viciously at the retainer:
"Shut up! You insect! Once I break free of this seal, you'll be the first one I sacrifice!"
The retainer frowned slightly, glanced at him, then continued speaking to Gento:
"Our Feudal Lord, after learning of your clan's ninja strength, intends to sign a long-term protection contract with your clan."
"I wonder what Clan Head Gento thinks?"
Gento raised an eyebrow:
"A long-term protection contract?"
"Yes."
The retainer nodded.
"Every year, Feudal Lords and nobles from various countries come to the Land of Hot Water for vacation. Ensuring the safety of these distinguished guests has always been a headache for our lord."
"And since our country follows a policy of peace, the ninja of Yugakure have long switched to the tourism industry. When it comes to fighting… they're truly not skilled."
He paused, looking at Shisui with admiration in his eyes:
"Our lord holds this ninja's strength in very high regard."
"If your clan is willing to dispatch ten experts like him, we are willing to pay twenty million ryo per person per year!"
Hearing this, the corner of Gento's mouth twitched slightly.
Shisui was Kage level!
Ten experts like Shisui?
Talk about asking for the moon.
There weren't that many Kage-level experts in all of Konoha.
Yet he didn't explain, instead falling into thought.
The Land of Hot Water; every year, Feudal Lords and nobles from various countries went there for vacation.
If the Uchiha's Anbu could serve as guards for these distinguished guests, not only could they earn money, but they could also hear quite a few secrets from the mouths of those Feudal Lords during the process.
Profit and intelligence gathering at the same time.
Moreover, if they encountered a suitable Feudal Lord candidate, it would also be convenient for Shisui to directly use Kotoamatsukami to control them.
However, he didn't agree immediately. Instead, he showed a troubled expression and frowned:
"To be honest, our Uchiha clan does indeed have an organization called Anbu, directly under my command."
"There are more than twenty members in it, each one a powerhouse like Shisui."
Hearing this, Shisui and Itachi couldn't help but glance at Gento before quickly withdrawing their gazes, their expressions unchanged.
The retainer, however, believed it completely, his face lighting up with delight:
"In that case, Clan Head Gento, drawing ten people from your Anbu shouldn't be a problem, right?"
Gento shook his head and sighed:
"What you may not know is that when a Feudal Lord travels, it is often the best opportunity for those with ill intentions to strike."
"Serving as a guard for a Feudal Lord means being prepared at any moment to face assassinations, ambushes, or even war. The level of danger is extremely high."
The retainer's expression grew solemn as he nodded.
As a close aide to a Feudal Lord, he understood this deeply.
Gento continued:
"To be frank, every member of my Anbu is an elite of the Uchiha clan, each one having awakened the Sharingan."
"They are all my close kin, brothers in arms! I truly can't bear to send them on such dangerous missions…"
Hearing this, the retainer showed a regretful expression.
"Sigh, since Clan Head Gento is unwilling, then…"
Gento suddenly changed his tone:
"Ahem! What I mean is…"
"The price needs to go up!"
The retainer was stunned.
He stood there for quite a while before reacting, his expression shifting from regret to surprise, then from surprise to helplessness.
He quickly calculated in his mind, then finally gritted his teeth:
"How about this! Thirty million ryo per person per year!"
"That's the highest price I can offer! What do you think?"
Hearing this, Gento's face immediately broke into a smile as he extended his hand:
"In that case, a pleasure working with you!"
The retainer let out a sigh of relief, shaking his hand with a wry smile and nodding.
Then he took his leave:
"I'll head back first. Someone will come later to formally sign the commission contract with your clan."
Gento nodded, politely seeing him off.
After he left, Shisui immediately stepped forward, taking out a sealing scroll from his robe and presenting it with both hands:
"Clan head, this is the reward for this mission."
Gento waved his hand:
"No need. From now on, the income from Anbu missions will be kept by you and used as operational funds for the Anbu."
Shisui was momentarily stunned, then nodded:
"Yes!"
Gento continued:
"Also, for that long-term protection mission in the Land of Hot Water, select ten sharp individuals to carry it out."
"When guarding the various Feudal Lords, stay alert. Pay attention to their conversations, gather intelligence, and send it back to the clan regularly."
A glint flashed in Shisui's eyes as he replied solemnly:
"Yes!"
After giving his instructions, Gento finally turned his attention to Hidan on the ground.
Hidan was glaring at him viciously, still muttering curses under his breath.
Gento crouched down, looking at him with a calm tone:
"I'm very interested in your ability."
Hidan was stunned for a moment, then broke into a ferocious grin:
"Hahaha! Interested? Of course! The power granted to me by Lord Jashin would naturally shock mortals like you!"
"So, what? Do you want to join our Jashin Cult?"
Gento ignored him and continued:
"On the contrary, I want you to join us."
Hidan's eyes widened:
"Who do you want me to kill?"
Gento stared at him and slowly spoke two words:
"Danzo Shimura."
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