After saying goodbye to Uzumaki Mito, Uchiha Ying Yue strolled through the streets of Konoha, feeling unusually relaxed.
Just as he was thinking about his next training plan, he suddenly heard a familiar voice from nearby.
"Ying Yue!"
Uchiha Ying Yue looked up and saw Hyuga Ayane and Yamanaka Chinatsu walking toward him.
Both women were beautiful, with graceful figures. Their youthful, radiant presence made them stand out in the crowd.
As soon as they saw Uchiha Ying Yue, smiles appeared on their faces, and they hurried over.
"Ying Yue, you're finally back!" Yamanaka Chinatsu complained, a hint of reproach in her voice. "We haven't heard from you in months. I almost thought you'd forgotten about us."
"Yeah, we thought you'd forgotten all about your old teammates while you were away!" Hyuga Ayane chimed in, looking a little hurt.
Uchiha Ying Yue gave an awkward smile and scratched his head, quickly explaining, "Sorry. I've been helping rebuild the Land of Whirlpools lately, and there's been so much to do that I got caught up and forgot to get in touch."
Although the two women were displeased by his explanation, they understood that Ying Yue had a great deal of responsibility and said no more.
Still, their concern and affection for Ying Yue were unmistakable. Their admiration for him was especially clear after the time he had rescued them.
Hyuga Ayane sighed softly and looked at Ying Yue with a gentle expression. "We've been worried about you. Now that you're finally back, what are you planning to do next?"
"I'm planning to train in the Flying Thunder God Technique," Uchiha Ying Yue replied, his gaze resolute. "But I'll also take on some missions to keep myself battle-ready."
At the mention of missions, both women's eyes lit up. Yamanaka Chinatsu eagerly said,