Chapter 81: Kurenai Yuhi: A bath together?

Kitazawa didn't know if Kakashi Hatake was in pain or not, but he was certainly quite happy.

Within his line of sight, Kurenai Yuhi leaned forward, her snow-white arms supporting her on the coffee table, the red dress stretching outward under the tension to reveal her silhouette.

Because the distance was so close, he could smell a faint, delicate fragrance.

He didn't know if it was her natural scent or the fragrance of her shampoo.

Just then, Kurenai Yuhi suddenly raised her head.

Kitazawa subconsciously met her ruby-like eyes.

"You weren't like this before."

Kurenai Yuhi sat up straight and said, squinting her eyes.

The Kitazawa of the past wouldn't have been so bold; although he was gentle with everyone, he always maintained a certain distance.

Nowadays, he was actually capable of peeking so openly.

"People always change."

A smile appeared on Kitazawa's face.

Kurenai Yuhi looked at him, unable to help but be startled.

She suddenly discovered Kitazawa's biggest change: he was now extremely confident.

Although she didn't understand why, a confident and handsome man was truly a pleasing sight.

This was also the reason why Kurenai Yuhi wasn't angry even after being peeked at.

"I like the current you even more."

Kurenai Yuhi smiled, returned to the matter at hand, and asked: "What are your thoughts on Yakumo's second genjutsu?"

"The Talk Therapy Jutsu is meant to make the target lower their guard and eliminate mental fatigue."

Kitazawa pondered for a moment and said: "I think the second genjutsu could go a step further, making the target speak their true inner thoughts uncontrollably."

He was referencing the truth serum from his past life; this genjutsu could also be called the Truth-Telling Jutsu.

"The difficulty of the second genjutsu is obviously higher, at least C-rank, perhaps even B-rank."

Kurenai Yuhi said, lost in thought.

"It is indeed quite troublesome."

Kitazawa said with a smile: "But we have plenty of time, we can study it slowly."

"That's true."

Kurenai Yuhi nodded and asked again: "Is it still an auditory genjutsu?"

"To lower the difficulty, I think we can start from the visual aspect."

Kitazawa paused and said: "For example, modifying the Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Jutsu."

"Good idea!"

Kurenai Yuhi felt a surge of energy and said.

The Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Jutsu acts on vision; its effect is to change what the target sees.

For example, making the target mistake one place for another.

In the original story, Kotetsu Hagane had used it to make the genin participating in the Chunin Exams go to the wrong classroom.

"We could completely make the patient see Yakumo Kurama as the person they trust most!"

Kurenai Yuhi said with an excited tone.

"Not bad."

Kitazawa praised with a smile: "You react very quickly."

"I'm just expanding on your ideas."

Kurenai Yuhi looked him over and asked: "When did you become so smart?"

"People always change."

Kitazawa repeated that sentence once more.

"Do you know the Demonic Illusion: False Surroundings Jutsu?"

Kurenai Yuhi shifted her gaze and asked.

"No."

Kitazawa shook his head and said.

"It seems I can still be of help."

Kurenai Yuhi chuckled, took out a ninjutsu scroll, and asked: "Do you want to learn it?"

"No need to waste time."

Kitazawa refused: "It's enough that you've learned it."

"Alright then."

Kurenai Yuhi knew that Kitazawa excelled in Wind Release, so she didn't try to persuade him further.

Time flowed slowly.

The sunlight outside the window turned from strong to weak, leaving only a touch of red glow on the horizon.

"Come on, drink!"

Kurenai Yuhi raised her wine glass and said with an excited tone.

After a busy day, the two finished their genjutsu research, sat at the dining table, and began eating dinner.

"Cheers!"

Kitazawa smiled, clinked his glass with hers, and then downed it in one gulp.

"Ah!"

Kurenai Yuhi let out a long sigh of relief.

She sat down unsteadily, her red dress swaying, revealing her curvaceous figure.

"Fill it up!"

Kurenai Yuhi held out her glass.

Kitazawa picked up the wine pot, about to pour for her, but quickly discovered that the pot in his hand felt light.

He shook it twice; there was no longer any sound of liquid inside.

"It's finished, let's call it a day."

Kitazawa put down the wine pot and said.

"What... what did you say?"

Kurenai Yuhi stood up abruptly, face-to-face with Kitazawa, and asked.

The scent of alcohol and her fragrance rushed toward him.

Kitazawa only had to shift his eyes to see those soft, rosy lips.

He reached out, pressed down on Kurenai Yuhi's shoulders, and made her sit back down.

"The wine you brought is all gone!"

Kitazawa raised his volume and shouted.

"Then go buy more!"

Kurenai Yuhi said without a moment's hesitation.

"Not buying."

Kitazawa shook his head and said: "Drinking too much is no good."

"Huh?"

Kurenai Yuhi glared at him and asked viciously: "Are... are you buying it or not?"

"Not buying."

Kitazawa said, showing no fear.

"You... you guy, I'll remember this!"

Kurenai Yuhi's eyes grew tired from glaring, and she bit her finger, looking unwilling as she spoke.

"Alright, rest for a while, and once I finish washing the dishes, I'll take you back."

Kitazawa couldn't help but laugh.

Kurenai Yuhi hummed, stood up, walked to the sofa, and threw herself onto it.

With her movement, her full hips shook.

Kitazawa cleared the table and walked into the kitchen with the bowls and chopsticks.

Ten-plus minutes later, he took off his apron and returned to the living room.

"Time to go back, Kurenai."

Kitazawa looked at Kurenai Yuhi, who was lying on the sofa, and spoke.

"No... not going back."

Kurenai Yuhi waved her hand and rolled over, her red dress sliding slightly.

"Why?"

Kitazawa asked with a smile: "Are you planning to sleep here?"

"Is that not allowed?"

Kurenai Yuhi sat up and said: "I have to come back tomorrow anyway, so I might as well stay, too much trouble to leave."

"Are you sure?"