"Perfect timing, Kiyoka. Prepare today's afternoon tea."
The moment he returned home, Soji checked the time and instructed his butler.
"Yes, Master."
Hyuga Kiyoka had already grown accustomed to this.
She had originally thought today would be an exception, but unexpectedly, her master had still returned at this exact time.
This habit had truly seeped into Soji's bones.
Only after basking comfortably in the sun in the courtyard and enjoying a delicious afternoon tea did Soji have the time to consider what had happened today.
The other matters were easy enough to deal with. Kurenai Yuhi and Kurama Yakumo would naturally report them to the Third Hokage.
But as for Sakura...
"Heh, just an Inner Demon, and with such petty tricks, you thought you could fool me? How naive!"
A faint smile hung on Soji's lips as he recalled the interesting thing he had discovered when Kurama Yakumo dispelled the genjutsu and he glanced at Sakura.
Inner Demon Ido's cunning had indeed been somewhat unexpected, but trying to pull little tricks in front of Soji was nothing more than showing off before an expert.
"No wonder Kurama Yakumo was able to reintegrate and absorb Inner Demon Ido so easily. So this fellow had already prepared a backup plan!
But with only that tiny bit of power left, influencing a girl like Sakura, who has such great talent for genjutsu, won't be so easy!
I wonder whether you'll grow strong again within Sakura's body, or whether Sakura will instead accept that power?
I'm really looking forward to seeing that."
Soji continued muttering to himself about the "interesting matter" he had discovered.
Of course, to Soji, it truly was an amusing diversion during an otherwise boring time.
But for Sakura, it was an undeniable crisis!
Still, crises sometimes came with great rewards.