Uzumaki Kasui sniffed carefully again, countless images flashing through her mind.
In the end, they stopped on Karin's figure.
It was a bit like the scent on Karin's body, but also a little strange, yet she could not figure out what exactly was strange about it.
"Forget it, anyway it won't be anything bad."
Seeing that she could not make sense of it, she could only turn around and go back inside.
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"Mm~ Hm~ Hm～"
She had just reached the living room when she heard her daughter humming while taking a bath in the bathroom.
"This girl, is she really that happy?"
Uzumaki Kasui shook her head and smiled, though there was a faint trace of envy in her heart.
She walked to the bathroom door, picked up the clothes that had been casually tossed into the laundry basket, and carried them toward the washing machine.
"Karin, I'll take these clothes of yours to the washing machine first."
"Oh, okay."
Karin's humming stopped, and she replied.
"Hmm… huh?"
She had only taken two steps when her footsteps suddenly stopped.
She seemed to smell that strange scent again, so she took the clothes Karin had changed out of from the basket and checked them one by one.
Very quickly, her expression became quite something.
Because in her hand right now, she was pinching a triangular piece of silk fabric.
———
"You're back so early today?", Uzuki Yugao looked at the hurried Aoba with some surprise, 'Even earlier than yesterday.'
"I came back to wash my hands and change clothes. I still have to go out later," Aoba scratched his head a bit awkwardly.
"Where to?", The other girls who had been chatting all looked over as well, instantly making Aoba feel the pressure multiply.
"Going out so late, don't tell me you're going to flirt with some other girl again?", Yugito said suspiciously.
"Uh! Kurenai-nee asked me out for a drink."
Aoba said truthfully. When he left Yuhi Kurenai's place the day before yesterday, she had told him to come find her for another drink after he finished his dates with Tenten and Karin.
Thinking of this, he added another sentence, "Probably because we didn't have enough last time, so she wants to drink together again."
"You're sure it's just drinking?", Konan raised her brows slightly and asked coolly.
"It should just be drinking, I guess," About this, Aoba could not guarantee anything. After all, the two of them were already a couple now, and it was normal for some pleasant things to happen.
"Heh! So you really are going to flirt with other girls," Yugito puffed out her cheeks.
Looking at Yugito getting jealous again at the slightest disagreement, Aoba felt a bit helpless.
"I'll go back to my room to change clothes first."
"Wait!"
Hearing the call, Aoba stopped again and turned back to look at Uzuki Yugao who had called him, "Yugao-nee, is there something else?"
Uzuki Yugao tilted her head and asked, "Will you come back tonight?"
"Uh… I should come back, I think?"
Aoba's answer was still full of uncertainty.
This made the girls frown involuntarily. It was not the answer they wanted, but Uzuki Yugao still said, "Alright, go change your clothes."
"Oh."
Aoba awkwardly went back to his room.
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But when he came out again after showering and changing clothes, he paused slightly, "Did Kurotsuchi and Fu go back so early today?"
Kurotsuchi and Fu were both people who could not sit still and liked lively atmospheres. Usually they would stay at his place until they were almost asleep before leaving.
It was not even seven o'clock yet, which was clearly a bit abnormal.
"Mm, they went back first. After all, what comes next isn't very convenient for them to be present," Uzuki Yugao replied seriously.
For them, this kind of thing could be considered a daily, indispensable training.
It wasn't that they were obsessed, but truly for training.
Because it really could increase their strength. As long as they took one bite a day, their chakra would grow by a large margin, so it was something they definitely could not miss.
It was just that their current strength was still not enough, so they could not eat too much. Otherwise, no matter what, they would have to let Aoba support himself against the wall as he walked out.
"Ah, this!"
———
Aoba left home, and fortunately, with the barrier space, he basically did not waste any time.
However, he did not head straight to Yuhi Kurenai's place, but instead walked toward Tsunade's house.
Later on, Yuhi Kurenai might drink herself senseless. If that happened, he would definitely have to stay behind to take care of her, so it was better to finish all the proper business first.
But since the timing was earlier, the other girls would certainly ask about the reason. Aoba naturally told them the truth.
After finding out, aside from squeezing Aoba dry with resentful looks, the women did not show much surprise.
After all, everyone knew Yuhi Kurenai was Aoba's team leader, and also a gorgeous, mature beauty full of temperament.
With Aoba's kind of beastly personality, how could he possibly let go of meat that was already at his mouth.
Of course, there would definitely be someone who reacted with unusual excitement.
"So, you and Kurenai have already confirmed your relationship?", Anko widened her eyes, throwing her entire weight onto Aoba, looking extremely excited.
Her sudden move also shoved Yugao, who was eating ice cream nearby, to the side.
The ice cream almost slipped out of her mouth, making Yugao frown and shove her back in dissatisfaction.
Aoba promptly wrapped an arm around Anko's slender waist and said with a smile, "I guess that's about right."
Anko's eyes seemed to be shining as she continued, "Then that means today you're going to take Kurenai down?"
"No."
Aoba shook his head, "Kurenai-nee asked me to go drink with her."
Anko suddenly realized, "Then looking at it this way, it's Kurenai who plans to take you down."
"..."
Aoba was momentarily speechless.
Anko spoke again with great interest, "How about I go with you later? Perfect timing, I'm off tomorrow, so I can drink with you guys too. That Kurenai actually used training as an excuse to beat me up last time, I've wanted to bully her back for a long time!"
As she spoke, a wicked smile appeared on her face.
Already thinking in her head about what pose to put Kurenai in that would embarrass her the most.
When the time came, she would let Kurenai see who the real big sister was.
Hearing this, the corners of Aoba's mouth twitched uncontrollably, 'Why did Kurenai beat you last time? Don't you have any idea yourself?'
"No, and besides, Anko-nee, you definitely won't last until then!"
After decisively refusing, he snatched the half-eaten ice cream from Yugao's hand and stuffed it into Anko's mouth.
Stopping her from talking, leaving her only able to raise her hands and feet in protest.
———
After Anko and Yugao had both eaten and drunk their fill, Aoba arrived at the door of Yuhi Kurenai's home.
It was still the dim stairwell corridor.
Aoba raised his hand and knocked.
After a brief silence.
Click!
With the sound of the lock turning, light from inside the room shone onto him.
"Wh-why are you here so late?"
Yuhi Kurenai looked a bit embarrassed, and also a little ashamed, because her current outfit was very bold.
She was only wearing a red low-cut camisole nightdress, and one could vaguely see black underwear underneath.
Aoba opened his mouth, stared straight into the abyss, and asked, "Kurenai-nee, were you waiting for me?"
"Why would I be waiting for you?", Yuhi Kurenai rolled her eyes. Though she denied it, her gaze did not dare meet his.
Hearing this, Aoba looked displeased and deliberately said unhappily, "Then does Kurenai-nee usually open the door for other people wearing this outfit?"
"How could that be!"
Yuhi Kurenai immediately blushed in embarrassment and anger, subconsciously raising her hand to cover the abyss at her chest.
"Then why did Kurenai-nee open the door wearing this?", Aoba asked seriously.
"I… I…", Yuhi Kurenai did not know how to answer for a moment. Facing Aoba's earnest gaze, she finally spoke in a voice as soft as a mosquito.
"Fine, I was waiting for you, alright?"
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