Chapter Summaries

Uzumaki Chenhao and Chun Muzi settled into the last available room, where they planned to wash up and rest before shopping the next day. Uzumaki Chenhao felt excited about sharing a room with her but resolved to keep his composure.

• Uzumaki Chenhao offered Chun Muzi the bed and said he would sleep on the floor, while Chun Muzi remained silent and blushed.
• Uzumaki Chenhao unlocked the room, and he and Chun Muzi brought in their gear and locked the door.
• Chun Muzi admired the spacious room, then jumped onto the large bed and said she wanted to sleep in and recover her energy.
• Uzumaki Chenhao sat beside the bed and silently reminded himself to restrain his excitement.
• Chun Muzi talked with Uzumaki Chenhao about bathing and resting before shopping the next day.
• Uzumaki Chenhao gathered their gear out of the passageway and said they were ready to rest.

Uzumaki Chenhao and Chun Muzi settled into their room for the night, with Chenhao offering her the bed and himself the floor. While Chun Muzi bathed, Chenhao tried to distract himself by watching the lively village street, then lay down on the bed for a while before sleeping on the floor.

• Uzumaki Chenhao offered Chun Muzi the bed and said he would sleep on the floor.
• Chun Muzi went into the bathroom to bathe while Uzumaki Chenhao waited in their shared room.
• Uzumaki Chenhao blushed at the sound of the running water and distracted himself by watching people on the brightly lit street.
• Uzumaki Chenhao decided to lie on the bed for a while before taking his place on the floor.

Uzumaki Chenhao rested on the hotel bed and reflected on how much he had changed and how much he trusted Chun Muzi. After noticing the frosted-glass bathroom and worrying about bathing while she was nearby, he went in once Chun Muzi finished.

• Uzumaki Chenhao lay on the soft bed and thought about his relationship with Chun Muzi and the secret he had shared with her.
• Uzumaki Chenhao noticed Chun Muzi's silhouette through the frosted-glass bathroom wall and turned away, embarrassed.
• Uzumaki Chenhao worried that Chun Muzi would see him bathing and tried to calm himself by the window.
• Chun Muzi finished bathing, came out in a bathrobe, and told Uzumaki Chenhao the water was ready.
• Uzumaki Chenhao looked away from Chun Muzi and hurried into the bathroom to bathe.

Uzumaki Chenhao and Chun Muzi shared a room after failing to find another place to stay, and Chenhao bathed while Muzi prepared blankets for him on the floor. Neither could sleep, and the chapter ended with Muzi inviting Chenhao to join her in bed.

• Uzumaki Chenhao drew the bathroom gauze shut and bathed while Chun Muzi arranged blankets on the floor for him.
• After bathing, Uzumaki Chenhao thanked Chun Muzi for preparing his sleeping place, and they settled into separate spots in the room.
• More than an hour later, Chun Muzi asked Uzumaki Chenhao if he was asleep, and he said he was still awake.
• Chun Muzi invited Uzumaki Chenhao to sleep beside her on the bed, and when he hesitated, she told him to come up.

Uzumaki Chenhao and Chun Muzi slept in the same bed, and Chun Muzi cuddled up to him during the night. Chenhao woke the next morning with Chun Muzi sleeping on his numb arm.

• Uzumaki Chenhao and Chun Muzi agreed to sleep on opposite sides of the bed.
• After Chun Muzi fell asleep, she turned toward Uzumaki Chenhao and wrapped her arms around him.
• Chun Muzi told Uzumaki Chenhao she only wanted to hold him and sleep, and he settled down beside her.
• Uzumaki Chenhao put his hand on Chun Muzi's back, and they fell asleep in each other's embrace.
• Uzumaki Chenhao woke in the morning, noticed his arm was numb, and realized Chun Muzi was sleeping on it.

Uzumaki Chenhao woke beside Chun Muzi after they had shared a bed, then left the inn to look for breakfast while she was still asleep. Chun Muzi woke shortly after he left and blushed as she remembered what she had said and decided the night before.

• Uzumaki Chenhao carefully pulled his arm from beside Chun Muzi, covered her shoulders with the blanket, and watched her continue sleeping.
• Uzumaki Chenhao got dressed and decided to let Chun Muzi rest while he searched for breakfast.
• Uzumaki Chenhao left the inn with the other room key and began looking through the village for somewhere to buy breakfast.
• Chun Muzi opened her eyes after Uzumaki Chenhao left and hid beneath the blanket, embarrassed by her words and decision from the previous night.

Chun Muzi woke after sharing a bed with Uzumaki Chenhao and felt embarrassed about sleeping in only a bathrobe, while privately enjoying the closeness. As Chenhao went to buy breakfast, Chun Muzi got ready and tried to prepare herself to face him.

• Chun Muzi woke up, realized she had slept in only a bathrobe, and blushed as she remembered sharing a bed with Haohao.
• Chun Muzi wondered whether Haohao had noticed her outfit and reflected on how close they had been without anything improper happening.
• Uzumaki Chenhao went to a village breakfast shop to buy buns and porridge after a long stretch of eating food from the mountains and compressed rations.
• Chun Muzi changed clothes, washed her face, and put on makeup while Chenhao was away.
• Chun Muzi admired her appearance, recalled the previous night with embarrassment, and resolved to get used to being around Haohao.

After sharing breakfast, Uzumaki Chenhao and Chun Muzi rested together at their lodging. Chun Muzi fell asleep in his arms, and they planned to go out when the afternoon heat eased.

• Uzumaki Chenhao returned with buns and porridge, and he and Chun Muzi ate breakfast together.
• Chun Muzi thought Uzumaki Chenhao had not noticed that she was not wearing anything underneath when they slept.
• Uzumaki Chenhao suggested they rest and go out in the afternoon because the weather was hot.
• Chun Muzi asked to lie down and hold Uzumaki Chenhao, and he moved closer to embrace her.
• Chun Muzi drifted back to sleep in Uzumaki Chenhao's arms.

Uzumaki Chenhao and Chun Muzi spent the day resting together, enjoying their growing closeness. They woke in the afternoon and prepared to go shopping once Uzumaki Chenhao was up.

• Uzumaki Chenhao watched Chun Muzi sleep and thought about improving his strength to protect her and his family.
• Uzumaki Chenhao planned to take Chun Muzi shopping that afternoon and visit Quiet Lake the next day.
• Uzumaki Chenhao and Chun Muzi fell asleep together and slept until two or three in the afternoon.
• Chun Muzi woke, admired the sleeping Uzumaki Chenhao, and went to the bathroom to fix her hair and makeup.

Chun Muzi kissed the sleeping Uzumaki Chenhao, then both of them pretended not to notice while privately reacting to the kiss. The two stayed apart as Chun Muzi watched the busy street and Uzumaki Chenhao tried to calm himself.

• Chun Muzi finished fixing her makeup and admired the lively street outside before looking over at Uzumaki Chenhao, who was asleep.
• Chun Muzi debated kissing Uzumaki Chenhao, then leaned down and kissed him on the lips before retreating to the window.
• Chun Muzi tried to calm her racing heart and believed Uzumaki Chenhao had not noticed the kiss.
• Uzumaki Chenhao sensed a brief touch on his lips and realized Chun Muzi might have kissed him, but kept his eyes closed so she would not feel embarrassed.
• Chun Muzi watched the street as her heartbeat settled and wondered whether the kiss had been Uzumaki Chenhao's first as well.

Uzumaki Chenhao and Chun Muzi got ready to go shopping after resting together, both pleased but uncertain about their feelings. Chenhao privately remembered Muzi’s kiss and looked forward to the evening, while Muzi believed he had not noticed her earlier thoughts.

• Uzumaki Chenhao pretended he had just woken up and asked Chun Muzi to go out with him.
• Chun Muzi agreed and privately felt relieved that Chenhao had not noticed what she had been thinking.
• Uzumaki Chenhao washed up and remembered that Chun Muzi had kissed him, blushing as he recalled it.
• Uzumaki Chenhao returned from the bathroom, and he and Chun Muzi agreed they were rested and ready to go shopping.

Chun Muzi and Uzumaki Chenhao left their inn to explore the village’s busy shopping street. They browsed at an easy pace, planning to find food later when they became hungry.

• Chun Muzi finished packing, and she and Uzumaki Chenhao locked their room before leaving the inn.
• Uzumaki Chenhao and Chun Muzi commented on the lingering summer heat as they stepped onto the street.
• Uzumaki Chenhao noticed that few children were shopping, and Chun Muzi agreed that the places for children were probably elsewhere.
• Uzumaki Chenhao took Chun Muzi’s hand, and they decided to explore the shops before looking for food.
• Chun Muzi and Uzumaki Chenhao continued shopping and buying things together.

Uzumaki Chenhao and Chun Muzi explored a lively village market and watched an acrobatic performance. The chapter ended with Chenhao still holding Muzi up and thinking about her weight.

• Chun Muzi and Uzumaki Chenhao admired the unusual goods and remarked that the village seemed wealthier and more popular than Konoha.
• They headed toward the crowded, lively part of the street, expecting to find entertainment.
• When Chun Muzi could not see over the crowd, Uzumaki Chenhao lifted her so she could watch the performers.
• Chun Muzi watched an acrobat and clown perform and felt the show helped her forget her troubles.
• Uzumaki Chenhao continued holding Chun Muzi and reflected that she was light and that he liked her figure.

Uzumaki Chenhao rested after carrying Chun Muzi on his shoulders, and she massaged him while they shared affectionate words. They teased each other about her first kiss and his admission that it had been his first kiss too, leaving them both happy and closer.

• Uzumaki Chenhao lowered Chun Muzi from his shoulders and asked to rest.
• Chun Muzi led Uzumaki Chenhao to the roadside, sat him down, and massaged his shoulders.
• Uzumaki Chenhao praised Chun Muzi and promised to cherish her, while she said she would take care of him.
• Uzumaki Chenhao asked why Chun Muzi had been embarrassed, and she explained that being lifted in front of a crowd had embarrassed her.
• Chun Muzi scolded Uzumaki Chenhao for teasing her after her first kiss and told him to take responsibility.
• Uzumaki Chenhao confessed that the kiss had been his first too, and Chun Muzi blushed as they agreed not to discuss it further.

Uzumaki Chenhao and Chun Muzi enjoyed the lively village and talked about returning to Konoha after their rest. They resumed shopping for interesting things to bring back to where they were staying.

• Chun Muzi told Uzumaki Chenhao that performers were entertaining the village crowd, and they agreed to enjoy the peaceful days while they could.
• Chun Muzi reassured Uzumaki Chenhao that they would return home to Konoha after leaving the village, and he said he missed home.
• Chun Muzi stood up and asked Uzumaki Chenhao to continue shopping for unfamiliar things.
• Uzumaki Chenhao got up, offered to pay for anything Chun Muzi wanted, and suggested buying things to enjoy during their stay.
• Chun Muzi agreed to look for interesting items to take back with them.

Uzumaki Chenhao and Chun Muzi spent the day shopping, enjoying the village and buying many things. They returned to their lodging, where Chenhao rested while Chun Muzi sorted their purchases.

• Uzumaki Chenhao complained to Chun Muzi that shopping all day was exhausting for him.
• Chun Muzi explained that shopping while buying things kept her from feeling tired.
• Chun Muzi thought about the gifts she had bought for Uzumaki Chenhao without telling him.
• Chun Muzi suggested they return to their lodging, and Uzumaki Chenhao eagerly headed back with her.
• Uzumaki Chenhao sat on the bed and said he needed to rest and soak his aching feet while Chun Muzi organized their purchases.

After a day of shopping, Uzumaki Chenhao and Chun Muzi looked forward to spending the evening playing the board games they had bought. Chun Muzi began sorting their purchases while Uzumaki Chenhao went to soak his sore feet.

• Chun Muzi and Uzumaki Chenhao talked about how much they had bought during their shopping trip and how energetic Chun Muzi still felt.
• Chun Muzi brought out several board games and said she had missed playing them since childhood.
• Uzumaki Chenhao asked Chun Muzi to teach him how to play, and she agreed.
• Uzumaki Chenhao stood up to soak his feet and told Chun Muzi she could take a bath afterward.
• Chun Muzi placed the board games on the bed and began sorting through their purchases.

Uzumaki Chenhao soaked his aching feet after a long day of shopping while Chun Muzi organized their purchases and prepared a necklace as a secret gift for him. An hour passed with Chenhao still in the bathroom and Chun Muzi still sorting their things.

• Uzumaki Chenhao filled a basin with hot water and soaked his feet, reflecting on their hotel stay and their spending.
• Chun Muzi sorted their purchases and thought about the necklace she had secretly bought for Uzumaki Chenhao.
• Chun Muzi placed the necklace in a gift box on the table and waited to give it to him.
• Uzumaki Chenhao continued soaking his feet while Chun Muzi organized their belongings for an hour.

After soaking his feet, Uzumaki Chenhao joined Chun Muzi as she studied the rules for their board games. Chun Muzi gave him a necklace he loved, and she was relieved that he liked her choice.

• Uzumaki Chenhao finished soaking his feet and found Chun Muzi had organized their purchases.
• Uzumaki Chenhao sat beside Chun Muzi as they struggled to understand the board-game instructions.
• Chun Muzi remembered the gift she had bought and led Uzumaki Chenhao to a necklace box.
• Uzumaki Chenhao opened the box, admired the necklace, and told Chun Muzi it suited him.
• Chun Muzi was relieved and happy that Uzumaki Chenhao liked her gift.

Uzumaki Chenhao happily accepted Chun Muzi’s necklace and reflected on how much he enjoyed being with her. He planned to visit Mirror Lake with her the next day and waited for her shower to finish so they could play a board game.

• Uzumaki Chenhao thanked Chun Muzi for the necklace and told her he would treasure it.
• Chun Muzi felt relieved that he liked the gift, then went to shower.
• Uzumaki Chenhao put on the necklace and admired it, comparing it to Naruto Uzumaki’s necklace.
• Uzumaki Chenhao watched people outside and planned to take Chun Muzi to Mirror Lake the next day.
• Uzumaki Chenhao returned to the bedside and read the board game instructions while Chun Muzi showered.