At that moment, Konan was staying at an inn with Ajisai and the other girl.
The moment Ajisai learned that she had advanced, she ran straight back to the inn, found her Angel, and happily wrapped her arms around Konan's arm.
"Angel, thanks to your Explosive Tags, I was able to pass the second test."
Only then did Konan remember that before the exam, she had casually stuffed Ajisai a scroll of Explosive Tags she had made herself.
Still, that was not much to Konan—only around ten thousand or so. Over the years, whenever she had nothing to do, she would make a few Explosive Tags by hand and save them for later use.
By now, she could no longer remember how many she had made. Conservatively speaking, there were probably hundreds of billions.
But in Konan's eyes, that small amount of Explosive Tags could not have done much. Since Ajisai had managed to advance among over a thousand ninja, she must have put in plenty of effort herself.
With that thought, Konan raised a hand and affectionately stroked Ajisai's hair, using the same gesture that man had used on her when she was little.
Ajisai's cheeks immediately flushed red. She was like a bubbling teapot, just short of letting out a contented purr, like an adorable little kitten.
"Angel is the best~"
Konan smiled helplessly and lightly tapped Ajisai on the forehead.
"I told you, while we're in Konoha, call me Lady Chiori."
"But since it's just the two of us here, I'll let it slide this time. Don't forget again next time."
As soon as she finished speaking, Konan sensed Nagato's Reverse Summoning Jutsu.
"I have something to take care of. I'll head out for a bit."
With that, she swiftly left behind a Paper Clone to keep