Konoha's Mission Master

"So, you went out and worked hard all night, and what you got was Sister Qingshan's exclusive item?"

Masako Mori interpreted Yakumo's words using her own ideas.

"Probably about right." Yakumo nodded.

"Okay... I understand. I'll give this ring to Sister Qingshan after breakfast. You should rest after breakfast."

Masako Mori quickly composed herself and became gentle and considerate.

"Thank you."

Yakumo handed the Ring of the Void Emperor to Mori Masako with a smile on his face.

This expression of gratitude is due to Masako Mori's generosity, or perhaps her understanding.

"These are things you can't control."

Mori Masako accepted the Ring of the Sky Emperor, sat up, and decided to take a shower first. She then took her clothes and headed to the bathroom.

"I plan to give the Devil Fruits to my friends today, and then embark on a brand new adventure in six months," Yakumo said to Mori Masako's retreating figure.

"Does the fact that Sister Aoyama has her own special item mean we'll bring her along on our next adventure?" Masako Mori asked without turning her head.

This question left Yakumo somewhat silent. He spread his soul energy as much as possible, while also expanding his perception of Mori Masako's emotions. He hoped to get the answer in advance before responding.

But he couldn't sense any emotion from Masako Mori; this was the result of deliberate control, like building a protective shield around her brain.

Yakumo was unaware that Mori Masako could also sense his emotions and even vaguely perceive his thoughts. This special connection... stemmed from a promise of love and from protecting each other with one heart.

Two special tools allow Masako Mori to see into Yakumo's heart. Once she clearly understands Yakumo's thoughts, she naturally stops worrying about... whether Yakumo and Reiko Aoyama are innocent.

"I understand. You want me to decide this matter? Then I'll tell Sister Qingshan about it and let her consider it."

Masako Mori smiled and said to Yakumo.

"That's fine too."

Yakumo stopped dwelling on the matter, but he was puzzled as to why Mori Masako could block his perception of emotions.

In terms of the intensity of soul energy, Masako Mori could not compare to him.

........

After breakfast, Yakumo returned to his bedroom to recover his energy through sleep, as the intense battles of the past few days had inevitably left him mentally exhausted.

Lying in bed, you fall asleep in less than a minute; the Life Mastery skill can instantly put your brain cells into a resting state.

At eight o'clock that evening, Yakumo opened his eyes from his bed.

A slight sweep of soul energy revealed that Mori Masako was practicing hand seals and chakra flow in Wood Release ninjutsu on a chair under the eaves. After more than thirty days, she could already barely use a few of the more basic Wood Release techniques.

That's enough. Masako Mori's fighting style is definitely focused on close combat, and Wood Release ninjutsu is mainly used for support.

This greatly enhances Masako Mori's adaptability to various environments. For example, she can use Wood Release to create underground fortresses that are easy to live in, or use plants created by Wood Release ninjutsu as tools for nighttime defense.

Yakumo stood up and went to the window. The sun had already set, and the silver moon was crescent-shaped, emitting a somewhat cold moonlight.

Even though it was dark, Yakumo could still see the distant view of Konoha Village. He could see that the commercial streets were still bustling with people, and drunkards with flushed faces and reeking of alcohol were staggering away from the tavern.

The casino next door was still bustling with activity.

Most of the active ninjas in Konoha have their own quirks, which they use to release their stress and negative emotions.

For example... Tsunade's gambling addiction, and Jiraiya's womanizing.

But now Tsunade no longer gambles, and Jiraiya no longer spies; both of them have undergone earth-shattering changes.

As one of the legendary Sannin, Orochimaru's repeated resurrections have thrown the entire ninja world into chaos.

After a long while... Yakumo rubbed his stomach and decided to find a late-night snack, heat up a cup of milk for Mori Masako, and inquire about Aoyama Reiko's decision.

Fifteen minutes later, Yakumo came downstairs with grilled meat and hot milk and sat down in the rattan chair next to Mori Masako.

"Would you like something? I've prepared a lot of... grilled ribs."

"No, I'm on a diet right now."

"Come on, you're not fat."

Yakumo looked Mori Masako up and down, and replied that he had no chance of getting this easy question wrong.

"Okay, then I'll eat something..."

Mori Masako's nose twitched as she sniffed the aroma in the air, and her mouth involuntarily watered. After struggling for two seconds, she put down her notebook, picked up a piece of grilled meat, and put it in her mouth.

"It smells delicious, really good."

Yakumo thought to himself, "Didn't you say... you weren't going to eat it?"

"By the way, what was Aoyama-nee's response after obtaining the item...?"

"She plans to participate. The combination of the Ki-Ki Fruit and the Ring of the Sky Emperor allows their abilities to amplify each other, unleashing even more terrifying power."

Masako Mori's face showed a hint of reminiscence.

"Did you see Sister Qingshan using the Ring of the Void Emperor?"

Yakumo swallowed the piece of sea king meat in his mouth and replied, while wiping the grease from the corner of his mouth with a tissue from the table next to him.

"Yes, we not only met, but we also had a friendly sparring session."

Yakumo's eyes widened slightly as he repeatedly confirmed that Masako Mori was unharmed before he quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Are you alright?"

Masako Mori rolled her eyes. She had sensed Yakumo's reaction earlier and knew that Yakumo had already confirmed it through his soul energy.

Sorry, she's an open-minded player.

"Honey~ are you asking me, or Sister Qingshan?"

Masako Mori narrowed her eyes slightly and deliberately drew out the sound.

“Of course I’m asking you,” Yakumo replied immediately.

"Neither Aoyama nor I were injured, and I even promised her that if she could defeat me one day, I would be willing to share you with her."

Masako Mori was still smiling, with a hint of expectation deep in her eyes. Suddenly, she turned her head and stared into Yakumo's eyes.

The possibility of enjoying the blessings of having multiple wives did not bring Yakumo any joy whatsoever.

To be...

Yakumo immediately sat up straight, feeling an imposing pressure from Mori Masako. This question was practically a death trap, with virtually no correct answer.

If he says he doesn't want to at all, then he's obviously lying and deceiving others. But if Yakumo chooses to accept it willingly, then he'll probably have to sleep on the sofa in the living room tonight.

"I oppose this."

Yakumo's gaze was firm and serious.

"Oh?"

A dangerous smile appeared on Mori Masako's lips.

"Don't you want Sister Qingshan to serve you with me, my dear husband?"

"Of course not."

Yakumo answered almost without hesitation, looking directly into Mori Masako's eyes, his face seemingly filled with sincerity, without a trace of deception.

"good."

Masako Mori withdrew her gaze and answered calmly. In her perception, Yakumo was not lying; this was his true answer.

In fact, she wasn't lying when she said she wanted to share with Reiko Aoyama, but she had an absolute belief that she would never lose.

In her heart, Yakumo is the strongest man in the ninja world, so Mori Masako must become the strongest woman in the entire ninja world. Only in this way... can she be worthy of him.

"So the three-person team has become a five-person team."

Yakumo secretly rejoiced that he had perfectly solved this deadly problem, and said with some emotion.

"I feel that world full of weirdos is not suitable for Shyvana."

Masako Mori expressed her thoughts.

“That’s right…that world is indeed somewhat dangerous, but there are actually more than just those two worlds that we can explore…” Yakumo replied.

"What? Is there a new world?"

Masako Mori immediately became very excited, as if she couldn't wait to explore the new world...

"There is a new world, but the level of danger is still unclear."

During this anniversary celebration, Yakumo obtained a key to a new world, a world that the game system named Hell and Death.

"Great! I want to leave as soon as possible!"

Masako Mori was completely restless and planned to explore the new world immediately, her eyes filled with eagerness.

"After I give the Devil Fruit to Kakashi and the others, I will need to guide Itachi Uchiha for a while before I can leave the ninja world and go to the new world."

Yakumo thought about it and decided to change the plan, but in any case, it would be impossible to explore the new world this year. Next year would be a good time to set off.

"Is that so? Okay then."

Mori Masako was somewhat disappointed. She lowered her head and continued to eat the grilled meat on her plate. After finishing the rest of the grilled meat, she picked up the notebook filled with the essentials of Wood Release training again.

Don't be too disappointed, there's always another chance.

Yakumo stroked Mori Masako's incredibly smooth hair and comforted her.

"I see."

Masako Mori quickly composed herself, but she still yearned for the new world. Traveling through the world on adventures and gaining energy to become stronger seemed to be an instinct etched into her genes.

A few seconds later, Masako Mori lowered her head and continued flipping through the notebook.

This notebook is a record made by Yakumo over the years in order to complete any task, and it contains many of his own understandings of Wood Release.

Recently, Yakumo has been planning to reorganize the combat system, compile it into a book, and then give the swordsmanship section to Yukotsu Chiyuki and Uchiha Itachi.

From Itachi Uchiha's perspective, he was not a reliable teacher. Not only did he entrust the basic foundation building to Yukotsu Chiyuki, but he also disappeared for two whole years.

"By the way, is there a big difference between you and Sister Qingshan?"

"What... do you really want us two to serve you?"