You Have to Eat

Of course, the outcome was obvious.

The Uchiha had failed yet again.

Fortunately, Uchiha Fugaku and Minato got along fairly well in private.

Although Minato was Hokage, he had less actual power than previous Hokage, but his presence had already given the Uchiha some much-needed breathing room.

Just as the Uchiha Dove Faction began envisioning a brighter future, the Hawk Faction, seeing the Uchiha's improving circumstances, also showed signs of softening its stance.

Uchiha Shisui and Uchiha Itachi were both products of the honeymoon period between the Uchiha Dove Faction and Konoha.

But later, a major incident occurred, plunging the Uchiha Clan into an abyss.

The Nine-Tails went berserk for no apparent reason.

And on the night it lost control, its eyes were the Sharingan.

The incident also led to the death of Namikaze Minato, who had always pursued a conciliatory policy toward the Uchiha.

Though there was no evidence, Konoha High Command suspected that the Uchiha Clan was responsible.

With Danzo driving events forward, the Uchiha Clan was forced to move to its current location on Konoha's desolate outskirts, completely marginalized.

They were also placed under surveillance by both Anbu and Root.

Danzo and Sarutobi Hiruzen had the Uchiha firmly by the throat.

As resentment grew, the Uchiha Hawk Faction gradually gained control of the clan's voice.

Fortunately, their Uchiha Clan finally had a chance now.

Uchiha Yan had just stepped out of Setsuna's courtyard.

A Uchiha clansman who had been waiting outside for a long time stopped him.

Uchiha Yan glanced at him. He was one of Uchiha Fugaku's trusted men.

He asked directly, "Did Clan Head Fugaku need something from me?"

At his words, the Uchiha clansman nodded. "Yes, Clan Head Fugaku would like to see you."

Uchiha Yan replied, "Lead the way."

Fugaku's courtyard was nearby.

The two soon arrived.

The servants had already prepared for his arrival and ushered Uchiha Yan inside.

Uchiha Fugaku had been waiting for some time.

When Uchiha Yan entered the room, he gestured for him to sit across from him.

The two sat facing each other.

Uchiha Fugaku spoke first. "The final round of the Chunin Ninja Exams will be held in the plaza tomorrow. There'll be distinguished guests, civilians, and even the Kazekage in attendance. Make sure to coordinate with Anbu on security."

Uchiha Yan nodded. "Don't worry, Clan Head Fugaku."

Only then did Fugaku remind him, "Go home and get some rest."

Uchiha Yan rose to take his leave, then returned home and opened the door.

He closed it behind him, moving so quietly that it barely made a sound.

Moonlight spilled through the window onto the living room floor, outlining the graceful figure on the sofa.

Kurenai had clearly been waiting for a long time. She had fallen asleep in a posture that looked a little tired but was still elegant.

The burgundy knit sweater she wore at home had ridden up slightly as she lay on her side.

She wore an extremely form-fitting pair of pants, and her delicate, pale feet dangled over the edge of the sofa, her toes occasionally curling slightly.

Because she was lying on her side, the V-neck of her sweater slanted to one side, revealing a broad expanse of snow-white collarbone and a rounded shoulder.

With each steady breath, her impressive curves rose and fell slightly, appearing and disappearing in the shadow of her neckline, radiating allure.

Uchiha Yan sat down beside her and pinched her smooth cheek. "Why are you here again?"

Kurenai's long lashes fluttered. She slowly opened her eyes, her beautiful gaze misty with sleep.

She sat up and rubbed her eyes. As she did, the deep neckline of her sweater offered Uchiha Yan an unobstructed view.

Then she stretched, showing off her stunning figure.

Looking at Uchiha Yan, she said with complete conviction, "I forgot my key."

Uchiha Yan was speechless.

He said helplessly, "Then how did you get into my house?"

Kurenai tilted her head at him. "I did this, then that, and the door opened."

She even gave him a wink.

Uchiha Yan's forehead was already creased with exasperation. Right, picking locks was a basic ninja skill.

He flicked her smooth forehead and said irritably, "So you really do take me for an idiot."

Kurenai covered her forehead and let out a soft cry of pain, then went limp and flopped against Uchiha Yan, slipping precisely into his arms like a cat.

"Ow, that hurt..."

She rubbed her forehead, but a sly smile tugged at her lips. Tilting her face up, she looked at him with a seductive gaze.

She reached out and traced a finger along Uchiha Yan's neck, lowering her voice.

"Yan, is this how you treat an 'old classmate' who just finished cleaning your room and then shivered on your sofa because she forgot her key?"

Uchiha Yan felt her warm, soft body in his arms, and her distinctive fragrance filled his nostrils. Without changing expression, he caught the hand that was wandering over him and said flatly, "You seemed to be sleeping pretty soundly. You were even snoring."

At Uchiha Yan's words, Kurenai wrapped her arms around his neck and shamelessly clung to him.

"I don't care. I forgot my key, so someone has to take responsibility!"

Uchiha Yan put a hand around her waist, then tickled her there.

When he suddenly attacked her sensitive spot, Kurenai squirmed in his arms. "Stop it! Haha!"

Just then, something suddenly clattered to the floor.

The key to Kurenai's house had fallen out.

Kurenai hurried to pick it up, but she was still in Uchiha Yan's arms. The moment she tried to bend down, he held her in place.

With a mischievous smile, Uchiha Yan picked up the key and waved it in front of her. "I thought someone lost her key?"

Kurenai's face had turned red all the way to her neck and earlobes.

Her earlobes in particular were so red they looked ready to bleed.

She snatched the key from Uchiha Yan and said with complete conviction, "What? You're seeing things. This isn't my house key."

Then she placed it on the coffee table.

Uchiha Yan narrowed his eyes. His other hand was already resting on Kurenai's thigh.

"So you're not planning to go home tonight?"

Feeling the warmth of his hand on her thigh, Kurenai's face colored with embarrassment.

But soon, her expression turned into something far more boldly seductive.

She sat right down on Uchiha Yan's lap and gently bit his earlobe.

The neckline of her sweater slipped even farther with the movement, and her stunning curves pressed tightly against Uchiha Yan's chest.

Uchiha Yan finally lost his restraint and swept her up into his arms.

Kurenai gasped and wrapped her arms around his neck.

Morning sunlight filtered through the blinds and spilled into the bedroom.

Uchiha Yan felt a weight pressing against his chest.

When he opened his eyes, he saw Kurenai nestled against him.

Her ample chest was completely flattened against Uchiha Yan.

Looking at her sleeping face, he couldn't resist reaching out to stroke her smooth, long hair.