Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

"There's not much time left until the New Year, and once I become Hokage, there won't be much time left."

Shirokumo Aoba found an excuse that would be acceptable to Yuhi Kurenai.

"Humph!"

Kurenai Yuhi let out a soft hum and pouted somewhat displeased.

Hmm... Is it true that mature older women often have this childlike side when they get drunk?

Baiyun Qingye, as if possessed, poked the other person's face.

Kurenai was stunned, feeling dizzy and unsure how to respond.

Should we poke it back?

"It's getting late."

Bai Yunqingye quickly withdrew her hand and stood up.

"I've finished my drinks, I should go now."

"Ah... oh."

Kurenai slowly came to her senses and didn't say anything, but she felt a little disappointed.

Many of the things and possibilities she had imagined did not happen.

That bastard is incredibly patient.

Given the other person's emotional intelligence, it's impossible that they couldn't see what she was thinking.

Or is this guy playing hard to get with her, waiting for her to make the first move?

Damn it, how could she possibly go out of her way to date a younger man, especially as a mistress?

Kurenai Yuhi was very resolute in her heart.

But as Baiyun Qingye walked out, he also stood up and silently followed behind her.

Just as she heard the door open, she suddenly reached out and grabbed the other person's collar.

"What's wrong?" Bai Yunqingye looked at her in confusion.

what happened?

Kurenai didn't know what was wrong with her; she was thinking about an older man dating a younger woman, and the action she had just taken was involuntary.

Why did you take the initiative to pull at his clothes? Was it because you couldn't bear to part with him?

I need to find a reason to say something...

Yuhi Kurenai's mind was in turmoil, and she lost her composure. She stood motionless, still clutching the hem of Baiyun Qingye's clothes.

"Uh... goodnight."

Bai Yunqingye turned around and looked at her intently.

Is that all?

Kurenai hesitated for a moment, then reached out to straighten the other person's collar. "Be careful on the road."

The next moment, Bai Yunqingye grabbed her outstretched wrist, and she pressed her whole body against his chest.

"Blue...Blue Leaf?"

Kurenai looked up at the other person, her eyes filled with panic.

"Sister Hong, you've given me such hints, wouldn't it be too clueless of me if I didn't react?"

Baiyun Qingye stared at those panicked eyes.

"When...when did I give you a hint?"

Kurenai Yuhi guiltily avoided eye contact.

Bai Yun Qingye smiled and said, "Sister Hong, if you don't like it now, you can push me away!"

After saying that, he pressed his lips to Yuhi Kurenai's.

Kurenai Yuhi stared blankly, then felt her lips being taken into someone's mouth.

She didn't resist, she just closed her eyes.

If an old cow eats tender grass, so be it; if she's tenth, so be it; she's definitely not the youngest.

It's better than constantly overthinking and worrying about gains and losses.

She herself didn't know what was going on, and nothing earth-shattering or dramatic had happened between them.

At most, she'll have a little brat who argues with her all the time in her daily life, an annoying person by her side when she's drinking alone, and not just Red Bean when she celebrates her birthday. She'll also have a powerful backer when she's on a mission.

But real-life emotions are rarely as dramatic and romantic as depicted in various stories; most are subtle and pervasive.

These seemingly insignificant things in daily life, merely minor changes, ultimately build a bridge between two hearts.

However, Kurenai eventually pushed the other person away because she was almost out of breath.

"So, does this mean Sister Hong has accepted my confession?"

Baiyun Qingye looked at the other person's slightly swollen lips. Despite being quite clumsy, she was determined to gain the upper hand. She was truly a competitive and adorable older sister.

Kurenai was idly rubbing her lips with her index finger, seemingly savoring the sensation she had just experienced.

After hearing his words, she immediately came to her senses.

Then she glared at him, pushed him out the door, and slammed the door shut.

Baiyun Qingye was a little confused. Could it be that the experience just now was not good enough?

Just as he was thinking, the door opened again, and a rosy-cheeked head peeked out.

"After you've finished with Tiantian and the others, then... then come drink with me!"

After struggling to finish saying those words, Kurenai closed the door again.

Then, as if exhausted, he slowly slid down against the door.

The empty house didn't seem as lonely as it used to be.

So what if he's a jerk? They've already kissed, what else can you say?

Let's just assume he goes there to practice his skills...

Kurenai Yuhi pouted and couldn't help but sigh.

That's the only way she could comfort herself; she was already deeply involved.

After hearing what Kurenai Yuhi said, Shirokumo Aoba, who was standing outside the door, naturally understood what the other person was thinking.

As he relaxed, he used the Flying Thunder God Technique to leave the spot.

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"Why are you so late? You smell strongly of alcohol. Did you go drinking with Hinata and the others?"

Uzuki Yugao couldn't help but frown, clearly disliking the smell of alcohol on Shirokumo Aoba.

Bai Yun Qingye scratched his head awkwardly and answered truthfully, "No, I just went to see Sister Hong before going home and had a couple of drinks with her."

"Red?"

When Uzuki Yugao heard that it was red, she didn't say anything.

After so many years of friendship, she had already accepted the other person as one of her own, so what else was there to say?

She was a little puzzled as to why Baiyun Qingye hadn't won him over yet.

Is Yugito taking a bath right now?

Shirakumo Aoba noticed the pattering sound coming from the bathroom.

"You want to shower with her?"

"I ask you this in confusion," said Uzuki Yugao.

"More or less, I happen to need to talk to her about something."

With a mischievous grin, Shirokumo Aoba walked towards the bathroom.

He is actually a very petty person.

Although Uzuki Yugao and Konan were somewhat confused, they also followed behind.

Chapter 587 Hot Spring Trip

Early the next morning.

While Yugito was still limping around at home complaining about his sore legs, Shirakumo Aoba had already left Konoha with Sakura and Ino and arrived in the Land of Hot Springs.

Sakura and Ino have been exploring Konoha to their hearts' content with Shirakumo and Aoba for the past few years, and this is also to avoid being at the same time as Yakumo and Tenten's date location.

After some deliberation, they chose to leave Konoha and come to the Land of Hot Springs.

The reason they came here was because of the kimonos that Shirokumo Aoba had given them.

Kimono seems to have been highly valued by women in the ninja world.

Both Ino's mother and Sakura's mother could tell where the kimono came from just by touching it.

The two thus confirmed that Shirokumo Aoba must have been to the Land of Hot Springs.

Then the two decided to meet in the Land of Hot Springs.

They were all wearing the kimonos that Shirokumo Aoba had bought for them, including him.

At the same time, with the New Year approaching, and given that Hot Springs Country is a completely tourist-oriented country, the shops along the streets have already begun preparing for the New Year's fireworks festival.

It was still morning, and Shirokumo Aoba already saw many girls wearing yukatas strolling around the streets.

However, the three of them did become a focal point on the street.

Because the style of kimono is very different from yukata, coupled with her outstanding temperament and appearance, as well as the special combination of one man and two women, she naturally became the focus of attention.

However, Baiyun Qingye didn't care about this. She just led the two girls and wandered aimlessly through the streets, surrounded by the chaotic noise of the crowd.

The clatter of wooden clogs echoed continuously, delicate handbags swayed back and forth on wrists, and cheerful conversations mingled together...