Uzuki Yugao immediately retreated.
She did not know why, either.
Perhaps... she had been frightened by Hyuga Sho's blatantly predatory gaze.
She quickly entered the streets and alleys.
As someone from the ANBU, Uzuki Yugao knew the terrain of these shadowy areas extremely well.
Hyuga Sho followed close behind, his figure as elusive as a ghost.
In the dark alley, Uzuki Yugao suddenly turned around and threw a small stone.
Just as it was about to hit Hyuga Sho... he suddenly disappeared.
"?!"
Uzuki Yugao froze and immediately looked around.
For quite some time... there was no sign of Hyuga Sho.
Just as she cautiously began walking toward the mouth of the alley...
The moment she turned around, Hyuga Sho appeared right before her!!
"Ah~!"
Uzuki Yugao let out a soft cry of surprise.
"Gentle Fist..."
Hyuga Sho spoke coldly.
"Eight Trigrams Palms...!"
Uzuki Yugao was struck.
"Ugh..."
The world spun around her as she staggered backward.
Splash...!
The sound of rushing water flowing through the sewers reached her ears.
Uzuki Yugao trembled violently, her knees turning inward as her entire body shook.
When she raised her head again and tried to counterattack...
Hyuga Sho had already vanished without a trace.
This time, he never appeared again...
After noon, Gekko Hayate returned to his residence after completing his report.
He went next door and knocked on Uzuki Yugao's door.
Knock, knock, knock.
After knocking for a while, Uzuki Yugao finally came out.
It was obvious that Uzuki Yugao had changed clothes again.
Gekko Hayate was somewhat puzzled.
She wore one outfit for only half a day?
Uzuki Yugao's unusual behavior drew a little of his attention.
"Hayate..."
Uzuki Yugao forced a smile.
"Yugao, did something happen?" Gekko Hayate asked.
"No... nothing..."
Uzuki Yugao shook her head.
*If the White