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Chapter 209 - Chapter 209: Ino's Proactive Move

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Hokage Office.

"Sasame, everything has been taken care of," Kurenai Yuhi bowed slightly, putting away the documents on the table. At close range, Sasame inevitably caught a glimpse of her side profile. At the same time, a refreshing fragrance wafted towards him.

"Is that rose?" Sasame asked abruptly.

"Huh?" Kurenai Yuhi didn't react immediately, but noticing his gaze, her heart skipped a beat.

"I just smelled a rose scent," Sasame asked with a smile, seeing her reaction. "It must be coming from you, Kurenai-san?"

"It's rose perfume," Kurenai Yuhi blinked and replied.

"Rose? Does Kurenai-san have someone she likes now?" Sasame's lips curved. "If so, I can help, you know."

"No!" Kurenai Yuhi's face showed a hint of panic, and she quickly shook her head.

"No?" Sasame asked tentatively, "Kurenai-san, what are your standards for a boyfriend?" Kurenai Yuhi was slightly startled. Does he have something in mind? She instinctively tucked a strand of hair behind her ear, trying to hide the unnaturalness of her expression.

"Why do you ask?"

"I'm just curious," Sasame said casually. "I want to know what kind of man a beautiful woman like Kurenai-san would like." Kurenai Yuhi immediately became extremely tense. What did that mean? Did he have ulterior motives? Kurenai Yuhi hesitated and then said, "I don't have very high standards. Just someone who is good enough to me and my mother."

Mother? Sasame had no impression. He only remembered her father, Shinku Yuhi, who died in the Nine-Tails' attack. It had to be said, that name was quite careless. Was there a sibling named Taiku Yuhi?

"Kurenai-san is practical," Sasame thought for a moment. It seemed there was nothing particularly wrong with that. In the original work, she wasn't very active, focusing on being a good wife and mother. Kurenai Yuhi fell silent at his words. A moment later, she said, "Because I'm worried my mother will be left uncared for if something happens to me."

"I'm sorry," Sasame noticed her slightly downcast mood and quickly said, "I didn't mean anything by it." Kurenai Yuhi looked at him and couldn't help but smile. At this moment, he truly looked like a younger brother, not the Hokage.

"Speaking of which, Sasame, do you have someone you like?" Kurenai Yuhi suppressed the flutter in her heart and seized the opportunity to ask.

"I quite like Teacher," Sasame thought for a moment. "She's beautiful, has a generous and straightforward personality, and a great figure." Kurenai Yuhi's eyes immediately widened. Of course, she understood that Sasame meant he liked women of Tsunade's type, not Tsunade herself. After all, their generational positions and relationship were there. Kurenai Yuhi was surprised, or rather, shocked that she perfectly fit these three standards. As for directly complimenting her figure, if someone else said it, it might seem perverted. But coming from Sasame, it was genuine. Kurenai Yuhi subconsciously tightened her grip on the documents.

If it's true, should she accept? She didn't feel "love" for Sasame, but she certainly had a good impression of him. After all, with such an outstanding young man, it was inevitable to have had such thoughts. Kurenai Yuhi felt she probably wouldn't refuse. Thinking of this, her face flushed slightly.

"Sasame, want to leave work together?" Kurenai Yuhi asked, looking down at the documents. Sasame was about to agree when the door opened, and Ino Yamanaka excitedly rushed in.

"Sasame-kun..." She only noticed Kurenai Yuhi then, paused for a moment, and greeted, "Kurenai-san."

"Oh, it's Ino," Kurenai Yuhi felt a little disappointed. A hard-won opportunity was just interrupted. Sasame is truly popular. She suddenly felt a sense of crisis. However, she still didn't act on it.

"Hokage-sama, I'll take my leave now," Kurenai Yuhi bowed slightly, turning to leave with good manners. She temporarily couldn't bring herself to openly compete with a younger girl. And she was worried it might cause Sasame to dislike her. After all, he had just said he liked women with generous and straightforward personalities.

"Sasame-kun, I learned the Mystical Palm Technique!" After Kurenai Yuhi closed the door, Ino Yamanaka immediately leaned in, her delicate face full of smiles.

"Congratulations," Sasame looked at her youthful and beautiful appearance, praising her. "To be able to master the Mystical Palm Technique at your age, you are definitely a genius."

"Compared to Sasame-kun, I'm still far behind," Ino Yamanaka said modestly, but she couldn't suppress the joy in her heart, her smile becoming even brighter and more charming. Compliments from others were one thing, but these came from Sasame-kun. She naturally couldn't help herself.

"I don't know medical ninjutsu, though," Sasame subconsciously reached out and pinched her cheek. After doing so, he realized his mistake. This wasn't Hinata Hyuga. Ino Yamanaka immediately froze, looking at him, her face instantly flushing crimson. Although their relationship was good, they had basically never had intimate contact. His action just now was undoubtedly unexpected by Ino Yamanaka.

"Sorry," Sasame withdrew his hand. "I just found you too cute earlier, so I couldn't resist."

"N-no... it's fine," Ino Yamanaka said nervously, lowering her head, her voice trembling. "I... I really liked it." However, the latter part was so soft it was almost inaudible. But fortunately, Sasame's strength was astonishing, allowing him to hear it perfectly clearly. So he looked at the flustered Ino Yamanaka and ruffled her head again. Ino Yamanaka's body immediately tensed, her heart pounding. But unlike Hinata Hyuga, she didn't faint. On the contrary, an unspeakable sense of joy surged within her.

Yay! I'm going to get him! I'm faster than Sakura! Ino Yamanaka's lips couldn't stop smiling. "Sa... Sasame-kun, want to go home together?"

"I was just about to leave work," Sasame casually tidied his desk and said, "Let's go." Although he hadn't had time to accept Kurenai Yuhi's offer, Ino Yamanaka wasn't bad either. The two left the Hokage Office. Sasame had been using the Flying Thunder God Technique before and hadn't walked for a long time. Occasionally walking felt quite good.

Ino Yamanaka stood beside him, her eyes subconsciously looking at his hand. So beautiful, I want to hold it. She bit her lip, her face full of hesitation. Just then, she noticed a carriage approaching. Ino Yamanaka immediately took Sasame's hand, pulled him back a step, and warned, "Sasame-kun, be careful." Although she had bravely taken a crucial step, it was already her limit.

"Thank you," Sasame smiled. Ino Yamanaka's small hand was very soft. And it was slightly sweating, feeling quite warm. It had to be said, compared to Hinata Hyuga's shyness, Ino Yamanaka was more proactive. This was somewhat similar to Sakura Haruno. In the original work, both of them were quite direct in pursuing Sasuke Uchiha.

"N-no... it's nothing," Ino Yamanaka saw that Sasame didn't let go, and secretly rejoiced. Although she herself was startled by her own actions, the result made it worthwhile. The two walked hand-in-hand for a while, then Ino Yamanaka quickly withdrew her hand because two acquaintances were walking towards them.

"Hokage-sama!" Shikamaru Nara immediately dropped his lazy expression and quickly bowed in greeting.

"Ho... Hokage-sama," Choji Akimichi was more casual, chewing potato chips while calling out.

"Are you two done with school?" Sasame nodded and asked.

"Yes, school ended early," Shikamaru Nara returned to his lazy expression. He glanced at Ino Yamanaka. If he wasn't mistaken, the two seemed to have been holding hands just now. Something's going on here. If they could get the Hokage, it would undoubtedly be a huge boon for their Ino–Shika–Chō trio.

"Choji and I are going to eat first, so we won't bother you," Shikamaru Nara pulled Choji Akimichi and quickly ran off. Ino Yamanaka, however, blushed furiously. But she noticed Sasame said nothing and immediately became happy.

"Sasame-kun, want to come to my house for dinner?" Ino Yamanaka quickly stepped forward and took his hand.

"Another day," Sasame thought for a moment and said.

"Okay!" Ino Yamanaka felt no disappointment at all; her previously tense mood gradually recovered, and she acted normally. They walked along, chatting and laughing.

"Goodbye, Sasame-kun!" Ino Yamanaka waved her hand.

"Hmm," Sasame watched her lighthearted figure and couldn't help but smile. Then he used the Flying Thunder God Technique and returned home.

"Sis..." Sasame called out while changing his shoes.

"I heard you," Tsunade replied casually. Sasame walked over and found her slumped deep in the sofa. However, her ample figure made the scene particularly impactful and vivid. Sasame lifted her feet and sat down, then placed her fair feet on his lap. He reached out and gently massaged the top of her feet. Tsunade instinctively pulled her legs back, but it was useless; she could only let her smooth feet be played with.

"Did Jiraiya look for you today?" She rolled from her side to face him, her eyes on Sasame, a smile on her lips. His expression was so serious and gentle. She really liked that feeling of being cherished.

"No," Sasame shook his head and asked, "When did he get back?" Speaking of this, he was a little surprised. He thought Jiraiya would come find him immediately. Tsunade thought for a moment, then looked displeased. This clearly meant Jiraiya didn't believe her words, or rather, didn't trust Sasame. Was Mount Myōboku truly more important than Konoha? It made him doubt the Hokage himself.

"Do you know why Jiraiya has been traveling around the ninja world all these years?" Jiraiya didn't believe Sasame, but Tsunade did, even unconditionally.

"No," Sasame shook his head. "I'm quite curious myself. Was it a mission given by the Third Hokage?"

"It was a mission from Mount Myōboku," Tsunade sighed. "He's been following the Great Sage Toad's prophecy, searching for the Child of Prophecy who can save the ninja world."

"Did he find him?" Sasame held Tsunade's ankle, feeling her delicate skin, then tickled her palm.

"Ticklish!" Tsunade's body trembled, and she glared at him. Due to the unusual stimulation, her toes curled up.

"Of course not," Tsunade continued. "If he had found him, he would have returned to Konoha long ago. But coming back this time, he thinks you fit the description of the Child of Prophecy."

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