That familiar voice... it sounds like... Uchiha Kaoru?
Upon hearing Uchiha Kaoru's voice, Sato Hideaka, who had been drying his hair with a towel, suddenly looked rather strange. What did Uchiha Kaoru want with him at this time, and why was he speaking so loudly... as if he was afraid of being overheard?
Upon opening the door, one could see Uchiha Kaoru timidly in the doorway...
Her long, straight, flowing black hair cascaded over her shoulders. Uchiha Kaoru's eyes, as black as glass, seemed to hold a hint of shyness. Two faint blushes graced her flawless white face, and her chest swelled slightly. Dressed in her ninja attire, she resembled a flower bud about to bloom.
This guy's appearance is starting to look more and more like a cute, long-haired, black-haired anime girl!
Seeing this scene, even Sato Hideaka was stunned for a moment before he reacted and asked, "Um, Uchiha Kaoru, what do you need me for?"
Uchiha Kaoru's cherry blossom-pink lips parted slightly a few times, as if she were having some difficulty speaking. Her porcelain doll-like face turned serious, as if she had made up her mind, and she said, "Um... um, could I use your bathroom for a moment?"
"The bathroom for showering? Doesn't every room have its own bathroom? Why are you using mine...?" Sato Hideaka scratched his head, completely bewildered, which was one of the reasons he had been single for so long in his previous life.
Uchiha Kaoru's face flushed red, as if steam were rising from her skin, and her voice suddenly changed as she said, "My bathroom curtains... there aren't any curtains at all! How am I supposed to take a shower like this... Amegakure!"
"Oh, I see. Please come in then..."
Sato Hideaka nodded, somewhat enlightened, and stepped aside to let Uchiha Kaoru enter the room. Because Amegakure is shrouded in rain year-round, sunlight is extremely scarce; therefore, bedrooms and bathrooms are usually located near the sun, which is where the street meets the sun...
Now, the Sunagakure are closely monitoring this window. With several unfamiliar men scanning the area and no curtains to block the view, it's no wonder that Uchiha Kaoru didn't dare to take a bath in her own room and instead came to this side of the room.
"Well then, Hideaka- kun..." Uchiha Kaoru bowed slightly, expressing her gratitude with impeccable manners.
"Yes, you're welcome. It's just some business. You can go now."
Sato Hideaka response, then returned to the bed, sat cross-legged, and began to think, resting his chin on his hand.
Uchiha Kaoru gently pursed her lips, then slowly moved into the bathroom. Soon after, the sound of running water could be heard from inside, presumably the sound of Uchiha Kaoru a bath.
"Knock knock knock--"
The door was knocked on again, this time with considerable force; the knocking was quite heavy.
"Ghost, open the door for me! Open the door now!"
Outside the door came Tsunade Senju's standard, hearty voice. Sato Shu, who was deep in thought, was startled by the various noises emanating from Tsunade Senju. He instantly sprang to his feet, changing from a sitting to a standing position on the bed.
I feel like our personalities clash! I can enter her room silently, but she almost broke the door when she entered mine!
Sato Hideaka quickly put on his shoes and said hastily, "Okay, Tsunade- sensei, I'll open the door right away. Don't break someone else's door."
Just as Sato Hideaka got out of bed to open the Tsunade Senju, the sound of water pattering in the bathroom suddenly stopped, becoming completely silent!
In the steamy bathroom, Uchiha Kaoru, her entire body flushed red from the hot water, was on the verge of tears. She never expected that while she was simply using the bathroom in Sato Hideaka's room to take a shower, Tsunade Senju would actually come to her room.
As the eldest sister of the Uchiha Clan, she naturally had her own etiquette to learn. If Tsunade of the Senju Clan found out that she was taking a bath in a man's room, it would probably be a huge blow to the Uchiha Clan!
If word of this gets back to the village, Uchiha Kaoru will be too ashamed to face anyone...
Thinking of this, Uchiha Kaoru somewhat troubled and shy, hugged her chest with her fair arms and slowly squatted down, revealing only her fair back, her rounded thighs, her slender and smooth legs, and her toes like pearls, with cherry blossom red nail polish on her nails.
Her long, straight black hair, completely soaked, clung loosely to her pink back.
Her eyes seemed to glisten with shame and indignation!
Seeing that Sato Hideaka was opening the door so late, Tsunade Senju looked at him with some confusion and asked, " Sato Hideaka, why did it take Hideaka so long to open the door? You didn't go to sleep so early, did you...?"
" Tsunade- sensei, do you think I'm as carefree as you? This is Amegakure territory, and there are Sunagakure ninjas right next door. Do you think I'd be that stupid?" Sato Hideaka Tsunade Senju and shrugged helplessly.
Tsunade Senju right hand, ready to tap Sato Hideaka Sato Hideaka on the head, but he cleverly dodged it. His right hand twitched awkwardly in the air for a moment before Tsunade Senju asked, somewhat embarrassed:
"Who do you mean by being so carefree? I'm actually quite meticulous despite my rough exterior. This princess, a veteran of many battlefields, can detect the slightest movement... By the way, Hideaka, what do you think Hanzo meant by placing our accommodations next to the Sunagakure ninjas?"
"Whatever the meaning, placing the ninja villages of our two great nations together is nothing more than an attempt to bring the conflict between the two countries into the open, and then take advantage of the situation to sell them at a higher price... With such a rare commodity, Hanzo naturally wants to maintain a certain air of importance." Sato Hideaka curled his lip, somewhat disdainfully.
Hearing Sato Hideaka's words, Tsunade Senju immediately relaxed, patting her chest and saying, "Since they haven't sided with the Sunagakure, we still have a chance... My only worry before was that Hanzo had already finalized a contract with the Sunagakure before we arrived."
"Hanzo, the Hanzo, is a cautious fellow. His thoughts... he probably wouldn't dare let the renowned Chiyo figure them out. After all, the neighboring countries are likely already aware of the war between Sunagakure and Konoha."
Sato Hideaka shook his head. Hanzo the Salamander was able to control the chaotic Amegakure in the Land of Rain for so long, even while surrounded by the three great nations. He was definitely not a simple character. If Nagato didn't have the Rinnegan, he definitely wouldn't have been able to take him down so easily.
While Sato Hideaka and Tsunade Senju were talking, Uchiha Kaoru, completely naked and squatting on the floor of the bathroom, didn't dare to utter a sound. She kept praying in her heart, hoping that Tsunade Senju wouldn't notice her presence, wouldn't notice her presence... and that she would leave Sato Hideaka's room quickly! (To be continued.)