Haku in Women's Clothing

Shi Xiu felt a slight jolt in his heart upon hearing Haku's question, and it was only then that he recalled Haku hailed from a remote village in the Land of Water, a place perpetually blanketed in deep snow.

In that village, due to the frequency of war, the villagers were filled with fear and hostility toward those who possessed a Kekkei Genkai.

However, Haku's mother possessed such a bloodline limit, and she knew all too well that this special ability could bring disaster upon their family.

Thus, she carefully buried this secret deep within her heart, guarding it for many years.

Days passed as peacefully as still water, and Haku's family lived a tranquil and carefree life.

Yet, the gears of fate were turning in silence. As time went on, Haku gradually grew up, and the power of the Kekkei Genkai hidden within his body began to slowly awaken.

Finally, one day, this power could no longer be concealed; Haku had actually inherited his mother's Kekkei Genkai!

Haku's father inadvertently noticed something strange about his son, and after some probing, he was shocked to discover that his wife possessed a Kekkei Genkai.

Fear and greed instantly consumed his heart, for he was terrified that it would bring total destruction upon the entire village.

Driven by this fear, Haku's father gathered a group of ignorant villagers and charged toward their home with aggressive intent.

It was a dark night, with howling winds and torrential rain.

When Haku's mother saw her husband charging into their home with a mob, her heart sank to the depths of despair.

Before she could even offer an explanation, those irrational people ruthlessly raised their weapons and cruelly murdered her.

Fresh blood stained the floor, and the air was filled with a nauseating, metallic stench.

The bloodthirsty crowd did not stop there; they turned their gaze toward the young and helpless Haku.

Just as Haku's father swung his blade, preparing to strike Haku down, the boy, in a state of extreme terror, unleashed a power he had never known before.

His eyes widened, and his body radiated a bone-chilling cold. In an instant, countless sharp ice needles appeared out of thin air, shooting toward everyone present like lightning.

A chorus of screams erupted as those vicious, wicked people fell one after another into pools of blood, none of them spared.

In the blink of an eye, Haku had used his own Kekkei Genkai to kill all his enemies, but in doing so, he had also lost his beloved parents forever.

Overnight, Haku went from a cherished child to a helpless orphan.

Afterward, Haku wandered aimlessly through the streets and alleys of the Land of Water, ragged and starving, surviving only by begging, until he finally met Zabuza.

Haku gazed quietly at Shi Xiu, watching as the man fell into a silent contemplation after hearing his question.

For a fleeting moment, a glimmer of hope that could not be concealed flickered deep within Haku's eyes.

Just then, Shi Xiu finally returned to his senses.

A faint smile tugged at the corners of Shi Xiu's mouth as he reached out, gently stroking Haku's soft hair, and spoke slowly.

"There is no need to care too much about the thoughts of others. If you encounter those who speak ill, simply kill them. Because for people like that, only death can make them truly behave."

Haku was slightly stunned after hearing this unexpected answer from Shi Xiu.

Clearly, even he had not anticipated that Shi Xiu would give such a response.

However, before Haku could react further, Shi Xiu had already taken his slightly petite hand, still wearing a smile as he spoke.

"Do not take others to heart. You must remember, since you have chosen to become my blade, you absolutely cannot be so sentimental."

Upon hearing this, Haku bowed his head slightly, his expression respectful and his tone firm as he replied, "I understand, sir!"

Following this, Shi Xiu led Haku toward the Furo Bathhouse. This bathhouse was the largest of its kind in Konoha Village.

With a smile, Shi Xiu gently pulled Haku's hand as they walked inside.

At that moment, a staff member in a neat uniform noticed the arrival of guests and immediately greeted them with a warm smile, walking toward Shi Xiu and Haku with a light step.

His gaze first landed on Shi Xiu, nodding politely, before shifting to Haku.

However, unlike the cliché plots often found in novels, this staff member did not show the slightest bit of contempt or disdain for Haku's somewhat disheveled appearance.

Still, when the staff member learned that the person before him—who looked as delicate and cute as a girl next door—was actually a boy, a flash of surprise could not help but cross his eyes.

But this surprise was fleeting, quickly masked by his professional demeanor.

Shi Xiu then led Haku to the changing room. Once inside, Shi Xiu took off his coat and hung it on a nearby rack, then began to unbutton his shirt.

At the same time, Shi Xiu did not forget to turn his head, teasing Haku with a playful tone: "Haku, your appearance is truly deceptive! Anyone who sees you would mistake you for a girl nine times out of ten!"

Hearing this, Haku, who was in the middle of undressing, paused his movements.

After a brief moment, Haku slowly lowered his head, his voice low as he replied, "Sir, you are teasing me again..."

Shi Xiu slowly removed his clothes, picked up a clean, soft bath towel, and skillfully wrapped it around his waist.

Then, Shi Xiu picked up a wooden basin, gently patted Haku's soft hair, and said with a smile, "I'm heading inside first; you hurry up too!"

Haku's gaze could not help but fall upon Shi Xiu's naked torso, where broad, solid shoulders led down to a lean, toned waist, and his abdomen was defined by clear, eight-pack abs.

Haku looked away discreetly, turning his head slightly as he replied, "Understood, sir!"

Shi Xiu gently pushed open the half-closed door, and in an instant, a thick cloud of steam rushed toward him like a mist.

Shi Xiu strode forward without hesitation, heading straight toward the hot spring, and soon stepped into the warm water.

He had been rushing about for the past few days. Although he hadn't engaged in many intense battles, it had still left Shi Xiu feeling physically and mentally exhausted.

At this moment, he only wanted to soak in the steaming hot spring, fully enjoy this rare peace and comfort, and completely relax his taut nerves.

Just then, Haku walked into the room on tiptoe.

Shi Xiu merely cast a faint glance at him, unable to help but sigh inwardly.

It had to be said that Haku's frame was truly slender, and combined with his petite build, it was no wonder others always mistook him for a girl.

Haku walked slowly to Shi Xiu's side and gradually submerged his body into the warm spring water.

In an instant, an indescribable sense of comfort surged like a tide, rapidly sweeping over his entire body. It felt as if countless gentle little hands were stroking every inch of his skin, leaving one intoxicated and unable to pull away.

Haku couldn't help but let out a soft, delicate moan. Shi Xiu, who had been resting with his eyes closed nearby, was startled by the sound. He snapped his eyes open and turned his head toward Haku, his face full of surprise.

At this moment, Haku seemed to realize that his reaction just now had been a bit unseemly.

Haku hurriedly lowered his head, not daring to meet Shi Xiu's gaze, and gripped the stones on the edge of the pool tightly, appearing somewhat restless and uneasy.

For a time, the atmosphere became exceptionally awkward; the two of them just soaked in the hot spring in silence, neither speaking a word.

Time ticked by second by second, and aside from the sound of trickling water and the occasional birdcall, there was no other noise.

After a long while, it was Shi Xiu who finally broke the silence.

Shi Xiu stood up, stretched his limbs, and said to Haku with a smile.

"Had enough of a soak? How about I scrub your back, and then we go buy some new clothes together?" With that, Shi Xiu walked toward Haku.

Only then did Shi Xiu snap back to reality. He should have taken Haku to buy clothes first before coming to bathe. But since things had reached this point, he could only make amends for the oversight.

A long time later, Shi Xiu and Haku both walked out of the Furo Bathhouse with flushed faces.

Shi Xiu took Haku's small hand and headed straight for a nearby clothing store without hesitation.

The shopkeeper had a sharp eye; the moment he saw customers approaching, he immediately greeted them with a beaming smile.

"Welcome! Are you two here to pick out some clothes? I wonder what style you might be looking for?"

Shi Xiu didn't answer the shopkeeper's question, but instead pointed to Haku beside him and turned to the shopkeeper, saying, "Please help him pick out two outfits."

The shopkeeper followed the direction of Shi Xiu's finger, and when he saw Haku clearly, his eyes lit up, and he couldn't help but exclaim, "Wow! What a super cute little girl!"

Hearing the shopkeeper's blunt praise, Shi Xiu couldn't hold it in and burst out laughing.

Shi Xiu quickly reached out a hand to gently stop Haku, who was about to explain, and said to him with a smile, "Hmm, then let's start by picking out two pretty dresses for him."

After saying this, Shi Xiu turned his gaze toward the shocked Haku and continued in a tone tinged with anticipation, "Just wear them this once; just wear them once so I can have a good look."

Haku's beautiful, large eyes were filled with a complex mix of emotions. He stared at Shi Xiu in silence, and time seemed to stand still in that moment.

After a long while, Haku finally sighed softly, then slowly opened his mouth and said, "If that is the case... as long as you are happy, sir."