Already Taken Jueming's Shape

"By the way, Teacher Momoka, let's discuss the plan going forward..."

Jueming began laying out the next phase of the plan with a solemn expression.

As though he had never slapped his master earlier.

With her disciple's arm around her shoulders, Momoka Senju's gaze darted around, unsure where to look.

Though she had already lived for a century.

The first half of her life had been devoted to ending the Warring States Period and establishing Konoha.

The latter half had been plagued by Mutation.

She had never had any time for romance...

Being touched like this... by a man...

Left her heart in complete turmoil.

"So, Teacher Momoka, please close your eyes..."

"Huh?"

Upon hearing that, Momoka Senju became even more flustered.

Why did she have to close her eyes...

Why indeed...

"Sense the thing that has appeared within you." Jueming spoke seriously, as though he had not noticed his master's panic.

"Mm..."

Momoka Senju slowly closed her eyes.

Then, she noticed another change within herself.

It was the various abilities granted to her by the Grass Release System through the Grass Weapon Seed—or rather, through Jueming.

One of them.

Allowed her to take on Jueming's [shape].

In other words, his appearance.

The disguise was flawless, just like a Shadow Clone.

"You want to... catch Danzo off guard?"

Momoka Senju asked.

She would restrain Danzo.

And Jueming would seal the two Hokage?

"No, it's just for fun..."

Jueming smiled.

The plan was simply to charge in and have fun.

Everything... was already in the bag.

Battle was nothing more than entertainment.

"Most importantly... I want to make you happy, Teacher Momoka..."

Jueming gazed at Momoka Senju.

Those easily misunderstood words made Momoka Senju's heart tremble once more.

"Jueming... speak properly..."

Momoka Senju... was having a little trouble taking this.

She