Liao Wu watched Yugao hold her ground and laughed to himself.
He really wanted to lift Yugao's mask and get a good look at her face.
Was she shy, or was she flustered and annoyed?
Yamanaka Flower Shop.
Liao Wu found Ino and brought up their plan to visit Teacher Kurenai.
Ino left the shop in her mother's care, then picked out a bouquet of pink carnations as a gift.
Carnations symbolized health and safety. Ino hoped Teacher Kurenai would give birth to her child safely.
Seeing Ino's gift, Liao Wu wondered what he should bring.
How about Daji?
No, that's too direct!
Teacher Kurenai liked shochu. Should he bring her a bottle?
That won't work either. She's pregnant. She can't drink.
Ino smiled. "Naruto, why don't you bring flowers like me?"
Liao Wu shook his head. "No, we'd be bringing the same thing. This is my first time visiting Teacher Kurenai's home. I can't be careless about it."
After some thought, Liao Wu considered giving Teacher Kurenai a pair of Sharingan. They would improve her Illusion Technique.
But the moment he pulled out a pair of Sharingan, Anbu would probably come knocking to "invite him for tea."
Teacher Kurenai wouldn't accept them, either.
If he couldn't give her Sharingan, Liao Wu would give her an Illusion Technique instead.
After Mirai was born, Teacher Kurenai retired and raised her as a full-time homemaker.
When Pain attacked Leaf Village, Shikamaru had been the one to protect her.
Teacher Kurenai was a Jonin, after all—and one who specialized in Illusion Technique.
She relied on her mind, not her body, to make a living.
Liao Wu had to help her get back on her feet.
A scroll suddenly appeared in Liao Wu's hand.
Ino looked at it curiously. "What's that?"
Liao Wu made