Five Years Later, I'll Come Back and Marry You

Might Guy arrived at Kurenai Yuhi's doorstep.

It was a modest but tidy little house, with flowers and plants growing in the yard.

He took a deep breath and raised his hand to knock on the door.

The door opened quickly.

Standing behind it was a composed middle-aged man.

It was Kurenai's father.

Yuhi Shinku.

He wore casual clothes, and a faint look of surprise appeared in his eyes when he saw Guy.

"So, it's Might Guy."

Yuhi Shinku's voice was calm as his gaze swept over Guy.

He stepped aside.

"Come in."

"Sorry to intrude, Uncle Shinku."

Guy nodded politely and walked inside.

The furnishings were simple, carrying the crisp efficiency of a ninja household.

Yuhi Shinku gestured for Guy to sit in the living room before going to make tea.

As he moved, he casually asked, "You just got back from the Land of Rain?"

"Yes." Guy did not hide it.

"Did things... go smoothly?"

Shinku pushed a cup of tea toward Guy. His tone was flat, but a trace of concern lay deep in his eyes.

He clearly knew something, but he did not say it outright.

"Yeah, it's resolved."

Guy answered briefly without elaborating.

The fewer people who knew about these matters, the better.

Shinku nodded and did not press further.

"Kurenai's upstairs. I'll call her down."

"Thank you."

Shinku rose and went upstairs, his footsteps light.

Guy could vaguely hear a hushed conversation from above.

"Kurenai, Guy is here."

"Huh?! ...I-I'll be right down!"

There came a brief flurry of panicked sounds and hurried footsteps.

Soon, Kurenai Yuhi appeared at the top of the stairs.

She had clearly rushed down, her black curls still somewhat tousled.

She wore a light-colored camisole and shorts meant for lounging at home.

Her cheeks were flushed from haste and