The proprietress's remark caught Liuli off guard. She blinked, cast a puzzled glance at her own chest, then turned back to the woman with a slightly awkward smile.
"Huh? Developing quite well?" Liuli softly repeated the woman's words, a faint blush creeping onto her face.
Not gonna lie, I like hearing that!
Liuli looked down at herself. It was true; her chest had developed remarkably well, full and firm, appearing quite striking for her age.
She felt a touch of shyness, yet it was mingled with a hint of pride.
She recalled her usual diet and exercise habits; perhaps these small daily details were what granted her such a healthy and beautiful figure.
She gently touched her chest, feeling the soft, resilient skin.
"Hiss... this feels so strange..."
It was a marvelous experience, making her feel that her body was something truly wonderful and precious.
Seeing this, the proprietress beamed, unable to hide her delight; she didn't seem to realize her words had made Liuli uncomfortable.
But watching Liuli's movements, she knew the girl was starting to like it!
She continued to enthusiastically pull Liuli's hand, saying, "Yes, Liuli, you've developed so well. It's clear you pay close attention to your diet and exercise. A figure like yours would look stunning in the clothes from our shop. Come on in and take a look."
Liuli was pulled into the shop by the woman's enthusiasm, hanging her head in embarrassment, not knowing what to say.
The shop was filled with a dazzling array of clothes, various styles and colors interwoven to create a captivating fashion dreamscape.
Liuli found herself in this colorful ocean, feeling dizzy and mesmerized, as if she had stepped into a tempting magical world.
Holy crap! This is a women's clothing store. Damn it, I've been played. Liuli realized too late.
But her gaze was tightly drawn to a slim-fit dress. The cut of the garment was like an artist's brushstroke, every line fluid and elegant, as if it could effortlessly trace the graceful contours of a woman's form. Liuli gently touched the dress; the fabric was as soft as a cloud and as delicate as silk. She felt as if she could sense the way it would cling to her skin, promising an indescribable pleasure.
A surge of intense desire welled up in her heart, imagining herself wearing this dress.
The dress seemed to possess a life of its own, tightly wrapping around her body and accentuating her perfect curves.
She could almost see herself wearing it, dancing gracefully under the lights. That elegant posture and charming aura filled her with an unprecedented sense of confidence and beauty.
Liuli's mind couldn't help but conjure up more images, imagining herself in various styles of clothing, showcasing her charm before a camera.
Liuli shook her head frantically, trying to wake herself from that seductive dream. She took a few deep breaths, struggling to calm the excitement and anticipation within her.
Wake up, Liuli! You're a man! She muttered to herself, trying to use this to keep a clear head.
Just then, the proprietress noticed Liuli's awkwardness and confusion. She walked over with a smile and said in a gentle voice, "Liuli, are you feeling overwhelmed? It's alright, take your time. Every piece in my shop is carefully selected; there's bound to be something that suits you."
Liuli gave the proprietress a grateful look and nodded.
She knew she had indeed lost her composure, but the woman's empathy made her feel a touch of warmth.
A glint appeared in the proprietress's eyes as she secretly rejoiced. She could see that Liuli was interested in these clothes—this was a golden opportunity.
She picked up the pink dress Liuli had been touching, held it against her, and said, "This dress suits you perfectly. The pink is so fresh and matches your temperament beautifully. Plus, this style is very trendy; you'll look amazing in it."
Liuli looked at the pink dress in the woman's hands, a flicker of hesitation in her eyes.
Her mind raced with wild speculation: Wear it? Or not? I'm already a girl now anyway... even if I was a man before I transmigrated! But this pink dress... it's like the peach blossoms of spring, swaying gently in the breeze, as if it carries a heart-stirring magic.
Liuli's thoughts drifted back to the moment before she transmigrated. She had been a carefree man, never imagining she would one day become a woman (a trap).
However, fate was truly mysterious. An accident had brought her to this strange world, turning her into a real girl.
Although she was uncomfortable at first, gradually, in the Naruto World, she had accepted this new identity and started to enjoy life as a girl.
Now, facing this pink dress, Liuli's heart was full of conflict and struggle.
She wanted to wear it to showcase her feminine charm, but she worried that her masculine heart wouldn't adapt to such attire.
Yet, just as she wavered, a voice echoed in her heart: You're already a girl now, so why not give it a try? Why worry so much?
The voice felt like a warm current, heating Liuli's heart.
She took a deep breath and made up her mind.
That's right, I'm a girl now anyway?!
Why hesitate so much? Just wear the sexy clothes!
Liuli waved her hand grandly and declared with heroic spirit, "Proprietress, I'll take them all!"
Hearing Liuli's bold words, the proprietress's eyes flashed with surprise, which immediately transformed into overflowing joy.
As expected of a young lady of the Uchiha Clan, even her shopping style is so extraordinary. Truly magnificent!
She immediately and nimbly packed up the dress she was holding along with several other carefully selected items, handing them to Liuli with both hands.
"Liuli, you truly have an eye for quality. These clothes look like they were tailor-made just for you."
The proprietress's smile was full of sincerity and praise.
Liuli took the clothes, her heart unable to contain the excitement and anticipation. She took a deep breath to steady herself, then asked softly, "Proprietress, where is the fitting room? I'd like to try these on."
Upon hearing this, the proprietress immediately pointed to a wooden door at the back of the shop, "The fitting room is right there. Please, follow me, Miss."
Liuli followed the proprietress and stepped into the elegantly decorated fitting room.
Once the door was shut, she unfolded the clothes in her hands one by one, her eyes sparkling with anticipation.
I must face the hardships that no man can overcome; a woman must be strong! Liuli tried to salvage the dignity of her past life.
She reached out and stroked the pink dress, as if touching a soft flower.
Her fingers hooked the hem of the skirt, revealing a pair of long, charming legs, the curves outlining a perfect figure.
As she swayed the hem, it was like a blooming flower dancing in the breeze, accentuating her sexy curves.
The skirt emitted a faint fragrance, like a temptation that was impossible to resist.
Liuli stood tall and graceful.
As she slowly slipped into the dress, the soft fabric clung to her skin, outlining her perfect form and exuding an indescribable aura of sexiness.
Her white hair cascaded over her shoulders like a waterfall, rippling slightly.
After finishing with this one.
Next, Liuli tried on several other outfits. Each one left her pleasantly surprised and satisfied. She felt as if she had become a different person, more elegant and confident.
In the process of trying on clothes, Liuli couldn't help but feel a bit intoxicated. She looked at herself in the mirror; that graceful figure and charming temperament made even her own heart flutter.
"Very good, as expected of me!" Liuli said, hands on her hips.
The atmosphere in the fitting room gradually became ambiguous and sexy. Liuli gently stroked the clothes on her body, feeling their delicate texture and soft touch.
Her heartbeat quickened, and her cheeks flushed slightly, as if pulled by an invisible force.
"Damn! Still not quite used to this," Liuli muttered.
Finally, Liuli finished trying on all the clothes. She stood in front of the mirror, carefully examining her appearance. Each outfit made her radiate a different brilliance, as if she were a brand-new self.
She felt both excited and satisfied, her heart filled with anticipation and thrill.
The proprietress knocked on the door from outside and asked softly, "Miss Liuli, are you done? Is there anything I can help you with?"
Liuli snapped back to reality, collected her thoughts, opened the door, and stepped out.
The proprietress caught a glimpse of her brand-new look, a flash of amazement crossing her eyes. "Miss Liuli, you are truly beautiful! These clothes look as if they were tailor-made for you."
Liuli smiled slightly, her heart filled with confidence and joy. She thanked the proprietress for her compliments and service, then left the shop, carrying her packed clothes with a heart full of delight.
After Liuli left, a member of Root immediately took action. He knew well the threat posed by the remnants of the Uchiha Clan to Danzo, and he would not allow for any slack.
Danzo had previously dispatched Root members to closely monitor Liuli's every move.
These Root members were elites handpicked by Danzo; they were loyal to him and possessed outstanding stealth and observational skills.
While Liuli wandered through the market, a Root member followed quietly behind, maintaining a certain distance at all times to ensure he wouldn't be detected by Liuli.
He carefully observed Liuli's every move, fearing he might miss any important detail.
Liuli seemed to be in a good mood. She wove through various stalls, picking out clothes from time to time, and would admire herself in the mirror after trying them on.
"Boss, how much for this fruit? Is it sweet?" In the bustling market, Liuli picked up a bright fruit and asked the stall owner.
Her eyes sparkled with curiosity, as if she were full of anticipation for the fruit before her.
The boss was a middle-aged man with a warm smile on his face. He glanced at the fruit in Liuli's hand and replied, "Miss, this fruit was just picked from the orchard; it's very fresh. As for whether it's sweet, you'll know once you taste it. I guarantee you'll like it."
Liuli turned the fruit in her hand, appearing somewhat hesitant. She scrutinized the fruit carefully, suddenly discovered a small blemish, and pointed at it, saying, "Boss, look, this is bruised. You should lower the price!"
Her tone carried a hint of playfulness, as if she were joking with the boss.
Seeing this, the boss smiled helplessly and explained, "Oh, my dear young lady, this really is fruit just picked; it's bound to have some small flaws. Don't worry, this won't affect the taste at all. If one is truly rotten, I'll just give it to you for free."
Hearing the boss's words, a flash of craftiness crossed Liuli's eyes. She didn't seem satisfied with this and continued to haggle with the boss: "Boss, since you say that, I have to bargain even more. Look at how many fruit sellers there are in this market; I have to compare prices. If your price isn't right, I'll just have to go check out other stalls."
The boss wore a troubled expression upon hearing Liuli's words.
He knew Liuli was a smart customer who wouldn't be easily persuaded. So, he thought for a moment and made a decision: "Alright, Miss, seeing as you like this fruit so much, I'll give you a discount. If you buy this one, I'll give you another one for free. How about that?"
Liuli wore a satisfied smile upon hearing the boss's words. She nodded, indicating her agreement to the deal. Thus, she happily paid the money and left the market with the fresh fruit. The boss also let out a sigh of relief.
Liuli continued to browse other stalls.
Every scene was taken in by the Root member, and he couldn't help but feel a bit puzzled:
Could this Uchiha remnant really be this relaxed and carefree, completely unconcerned about being targeted in the village?
However, as a member of Root, he knew his duty and could not let personal feelings affect the execution of his mission.
Thus, he continued to observe Liuli patiently, waiting for the right moment to report to Danzo.
Finally, as Liuli finished picking out clothes and prepared to leave, the Root member felt the time was ripe.
He quickly left the market, returned to Danzo's mansion, and reported everything he had seen and heard to Danzo in detail.
After listening to the report, Danzo frowned deeply. He hadn't expected this Uchiha remnant to be so bold as to wander the market in broad daylight.
And to be so casual and relaxed, even buying clothes and fruit, and chatting with the villagers of Konoha.
He pondered for a moment and decided to talk to this Root member personally to learn more details.
"Are you sure she was changing clothes?" Danzo's tone was serious, almost carrying a hint of doubt, as if he were searching for an absurd yet true answer. His brows were locked, his eyes as sharp as a hawk's, staring intently at the Root member before him.
The Root member felt a chill under Danzo's gaze. He swallowed hard and replied cautiously, "It is absolutely true, my lord. I saw her walk into the clothing store with my own eyes. She came out not long after, holding new clothes with a satisfied smile on her face."
Hearing this, Danzo curled his lips into a cold sneer, a flash of mockery crossing his eyes.
He shook his head slightly, as if finding Liuli's actions inconceivable. "This Uchiha brat is truly a carefree girl. Does she think that by changing her clothes, she can slip away right under my nose? Hmph, how laughably naive."
At this point, Danzo's tone suddenly lightened. As if he had thought of something amusing, a playful smirk tugged at the corner of his mouth. "But then again, this brat certainly has a taste for the finer things. To still have the heart to go shopping for clothes at such a tense moment—it's truly admirable."
"My lord, is it possible that she was just really shopping for clothes?"
My lord, you are being too extreme!
The Root member cautiously voiced his doubt, his tone revealing a hint of uncertainty and confusion.
He couldn't help but complain inwardly, feeling that Danzo was being overly sensitive and reading too much into Liuli's actions.
After all, in Konoha, going shopping for clothes was the most normal thing in the world.
Danzo's brows arched upon hearing the Root member's words, a flicker of displeasure crossing his eyes.
He turned his head and shot the Root member a cold glare, as if trying to see right through him.
Terrified by Danzo's gaze, the Root member quickly lowered his head, not daring to say another word.
Danzo remained silent for a moment, seemingly pondering the Root member's words. He spoke slowly, his tone laced with mockery and disdain. "You think she was really just shopping for clothes? Hmph, this Uchiha brat—her intentions are not that simple."
The Root member dared not refute him and could only listen silently to Danzo's words. Although he disagreed in his heart, he dared not show it. Danzo's mind was unfathomable, and he did not want to offend him due to a moment of impulse.
Danzo continued, "She thinks that by changing her clothes, she can escape my tracking? How ridiculous. In Konoha, I am the one who holds the world in my hands. Every move she makes is under my control."
The Root member felt a sense of helplessness at these words. Isn't that Naruto?
He knew that Danzo harbored deep fear and hostility toward the Uchiha Clan, which was why he was so sensitive to every move Liuli made.
However, he also felt that Danzo was being overly tense. After all, Liuli was just a young girl; how could she possibly pose such a great threat?
Danzo did not seem to notice the Root member's helplessness and confusion, continuing to speak to himself. "Since this brat likes buying clothes so much, go notify a few people to go to the shops she visited and make inquiries. Tell her who I am—just someone who remains of the Uchiha Clan. Let her know that her every move is under my control."
The Root member was startled by Danzo's words.
He had not expected Danzo to make such a grand display of investigating Liuli's whereabouts, let alone personally threaten her.
He felt a surge of worry, fearing that Danzo's actions might provoke Liuli and cause her to put up even more intense resistance.
However, he dared not say anything more and could only silently agree.
He knew that Danzo's orders could not be disobeyed; he had no choice but to carry them out according to Danzo's wishes.
Thus, the Root member began to take action. Following Danzo's instructions, he went to the shops Liuli had visited to inquire about her whereabouts.
At the same time, he informed the shop owners and clerks of Danzo's identity and intentions, asking them to help keep an eye on Liuli's movements.
Meanwhile, Liuli was immersed in the joy of shopping, completely unaware of the troubles about to come her way.