Only Shinji remained in the guest room. Kurenai Yuhi had already slipped away quietly. She had come in secret to meet him, and it would have been improper for her to stay hidden for too long. After spending a tender moment with Shinji, she got up and headed to the main hall to help.
The guest room was brightly lit. Shinji sat cross-legged on the tatami, propping his cheek on one hand, his brows slightly furrowed as he sank into thought.
"Tsunade and Abbot Chūkaku both want to see me?"
He mulled it over repeatedly in his mind, then soon smiled in relief.
"It should be a good thing."
This time, he had not only saved Tsunade, but also turned the tide and protected the Temple of Fire. If he had not stepped in, the casualties in the temple would only have been more severe.
He decided to rest for a while first. It would not be too late to see them once it was fully light.
Kurenai had also told him to get some more rest.
With a thought, Shinji summoned the System Panel and began browsing through it. His gaze soon landed on the message bar above.
There was an unread notification.
He casually opened it.
[Charm +3] [Description: The host turned the tide and repelled the powerful enemies invading the Temple of Fire, earning unanimous recognition from the nobles, shinobi, monks, and others of the Land of Fire.] [Note: Your reputation is gradually beginning to spread!]
"Charm increased by 3 points?"
Shinji glanced at the Personal Panel.
[Charm: 46]
"I'm not far from 50 points now. I wonder what reward I'll get this time."
The corners of his lips rose slightly, and his heart filled with greater anticipation.
The last time his Charm