Yuhi Kurenai's Drunken State

At dusk, after Chiya dropped Uchiha Izumi off at home, he arrived at Kozo BBQ Restaurant right on time for his appointment.

After some conversation, Chiya realized he had overthought things.

This Kozo was not that Kozo, and Kozo was not some young stepfather; they were truly just a very ordinary father and daughter.

However, it was true that Airi had an older sister, though she had not become a ninja, choosing instead to help out at the BBQ restaurant.

Though, her name did happen to be Akizuki Erina.

As for Airi's mother, she was a Konoha ninja who spent most of her time away, primarily responsible for guarding the Daimyo's wife, and rarely returned home.

After the meal, everyone went their separate ways to return to their respective homes.

Akimichi Pangci left satisfied after filling his stomach.

Akizuki Airi remained at the shop to help her family.

As for Chiya, he was currently being dragged by Yuhi Kurenai to keep her company while she drank.

Yes, Yuhi Kurenai was drunk.

Perhaps because Chiya was about to leave the team, she, who usually enjoyed a nightly drink, had indulged a bit too much and was now acting tipsy.

"Hey, hey, Chiya-kun. Time flies so fast, doesn't it? In the blink of an eye, you're about to become a Jonin, and you've grown into such a handsome young man—you don't look like a twelve-year-old kid at all."

Yuhi Kurenai held a wine glass in one hand while gently stroking Chiya's face with the other. Her exquisite features, flushed with a rosy hue and illuminated by the lights, looked even more beautiful and moving.

Just as Yuhi Kurenai said, Chiya had indeed grown much taller.

Because he practiced the Heavenly Steel Art and absorbed natural energy year-round, at only twelve years old, he already stood at one meter seventy. The childishness on his face had almost completely faded, and he had fully matured.

"Teacher Kurenai, you're drunk." Chiya picked up his tea and took a small sip, feeling somewhat helpless.

If it were any other time, facing such a great beauty as Yuhi Kurenai, he would certainly have been unable to resist teasing her or taking advantage of the situation.

After all, he was a man, wasn't he?

But now, there was less than a year left until the Uchiha Clan Downfall.

When that time came, he would have to leave for the sake of Izumi.

There was nothing left here worth lingering over.

If he were to get entangled with Kurenai, it would only bring her trouble.

At the very least, while the Third Hokage was in power, he could not afford to get too deeply involved with Yuhi Kurenai.

After all, the Konoha F4 were very cunning.

Mitarashi Anko was a living example; ever since Orochimaru defected, she had been nearly driven mad by the Konoha Interrogation Department.

This was also why, for the past six months, he had only interacted with them as a regular teammate.

"You're really insensitive; I'm not drunk at all." Yuhi Kurenai let go of Chiya, pouted her red lips, poured herself another drink, and then slammed the table, using the alcohol as an excuse to vent her grievances. "Ugh, I really want to fall in love! I'm so pretty and have such a good figure, why is it that no one is willing to come and pursue me?"

As she said this, Yuhi Kurenai didn't forget to pout her lips and sneak a glance at Chiya.

Seeing that he remained unmoved, she gathered her courage and seemed intent on pressing her entire body against him, bringing with her a fragrant breeze. "Hey, hey... Chiya-kun."

"Speak," Chiya replied, his face flushing slightly as he felt the softness of Yuhi Kurenai, her faint body scent, and the subtle aroma of alcohol in the air.

"Do you really like your teacher?" Yuhi Kurenai's lips curled up, and their bodies pressed even closer.

"Everyone appreciates beauty. You are so beautiful, Teacher; who wouldn't like you?" Chiya said candidly.

"What a cunning little brat." Yuhi Kurenai's pretty face flushed red as she avoided Chiya's gaze. She muttered this, then leaned into his ear and exhaled a breath of alcohol. "Actually... it's not impossible, you know."

As she spoke, she actually closed her eyes and leaned her red lips toward Chiya.

Just at this moment, a long-lost system notification sounded in Chiya's mind:

[Ding, congratulations to the host for triggering the Lolicon option.]

[1. Kiss Yuhi Kurenai, reward: Rasengan.]

[2. Half-reluctant, half-willing, take the initiative, reward: Lightning Style: Chidori.]

[3. Dodge, reward: Child-Mother River Water.]

[Please choose!]

Chiya: "..."

These choices were a bit too stimulating.

Although it would certainly be nice, the second option was definitely off the table—that was illegal, and he wasn't even of age yet.

But as for the first one...

Forget it, come what may. Today, this man named Teng is going to give away his first kiss.

"Teacher Kurenai, your favorite wasabi octopus is here!" Just as their lips were about to touch, quick as a flash, Akizuki Airi walked in with a tray.

Yuhi Kurenai was startled, her sobriety instantly returning, and Chiya subconsciously dodged.

"Airi, listen to me, it's not what you think." The three of them stared at each other in a daze. Yuhi Kurenai wanted to explain, but heard Akizuki Airi say: "Sorry, I seem to have interrupted you two. Please, continue, please continue..."

As she spoke, Akizuki Airi tapped her forehead, made a cute gesture, covered her small mouth, and left with a giggle.

Before leaving, she did not forget to cast a meaningful glance at Chiya.

As if to encourage him, she made a gesture of cheering him on.

Only Chiya and Yuhi Kurenai were left behind, staring at each other with wide eyes.

Yuhi Kurenai turned her face away, not daring to look at Chiya again, yet the corner of her eye still drifted toward him from time to time.

Perhaps due to the alcohol, or perhaps out of shyness, her face had turned even redder, and even her neck was stained with a crimson hue.

She covered her forehead, feeling incredibly vexed in her heart. Why? Why did she have to say such shameful things, and even nearly kiss her own student?

Just then, a system notification rang in Chiya's mind:

[Ding, congratulations to the host for obtaining Child-Mother River Water.]

"At least it's not underwear this time?" Chiya's mouth twitched violently. He looked at Yuhi Kurenai, then at Akizuki Airi, who was peeking from outside the private room, and let out a long sigh. "Teacher Kurenai, you're drunk. Let me take you home."

As he spoke, he stood up and extended his right hand toward Yuhi Kurenai.

"Oh, right. Okay." Yuhi Kurenai stood up with a blushing face, not daring to look at Chiya, but she still took his hand.

Chiya's palm was very warm, making her feel at ease.

Neither of them spoke for the rest of the way.

Chiya greeted Akizuki Airi and carried Yuhi Kurenai on his back as they walked out of the barbecue restaurant.

Yuhi Kurenai's home was located in a bustling area of Konoha, a place Chiya had visited once before.

Following the route in his memory, he soon brought her back to her house.

He took off her shoes, laid her on the bed, boiled some hot water, and tidied up the room along the way.

Finally, he helped her wash up briefly.

Just as Chiya was about to leave, Yuhi Kurenai reached out and grabbed his sleeve. "Um... thank you..."

"It's nothing. Are you feeling better now?" Chiya poured her a glass of cool water.

"Mm, much better." Yuhi Kurenai nodded and took the glass, but she didn't drink it. With some hesitation, she said, "About what happened earlier at the barbecue restaurant..."

ps: First update, seeking recommendation tickets and monthly tickets.