Natsuki took out the Summoning Storage Scroll and sealed Ōtsutsuki Isshiki inside.
In theory, a Summoning Storage Scroll could not hold living beings.
But as a member of the Ōtsutsuki Clan, Ōtsutsuki Isshiki neither aged nor died, so being stored inside would not affect him.
Natsuki opened a Spatial Gate and returned to the Giant Manta Ray.
Konan instinctively looked toward him.
"Minato Namikaze and Nagato's operations are going smoothly. There's no need for us to keep following them."
After a moment's thought, Natsuki spoke.
He had joined the purge to find Ōtsutsuki Isshiki.
With Namikaze Minato and Nagato's strength, clearing out some rogue ninja and bandits was complete overkill. He had nothing to worry about.
"All right."
Konan nodded.
She had a vague idea of what had happened, but she did not ask any further questions. The two returned to the Hokage Office in Konoha.
"Konan."
After sitting down, Natsuki suddenly asked, "Do you remember everything I taught you yesterday?"
Konan froze.
What had he taught me yesterday?
She thought carefully, then remembered, her face flushing slightly.
"I need to check what you've learned."
Natsuki spoke with a smile.
Konan's heart immediately began to race.
After a moment's hesitation, she walked up to Natsuki.
Under his gaze, she bent down and offered him her soft lips.
She steadied herself and imitated what Natsuki had done yesterday, reversing their roles as she began her lesson in lips and tongues. Natsuki did nothing, simply watching her beautiful, flushed face.
After an unknown amount of time, a dazed Konan straightened up.
She bit her glistening lips, her thoughts in disarray.
Natsuki caught her hand and pulled her into his arms.
He reached up and gently stroked her cheek.
Not daring to look at him, Konan closed her eyes, her breathing growing increasingly