A Sudden Confession, Leaving Him Dumbfounded

"Kaguya, how long do you think it will be before Teacher comes back this time?"

"Kaguya- nee, I think we should wait a bit before confessing. What if the teacher ignores me?"

"Kaguya..."

In the plaza of the Twilight Ninja Village.

Kaguya remained steadfastly in the plaza, awaiting Uchiha Kei's return.

Originally, there was only her, but in the last few days, there has been another person.

Hyuga Hanabi!

Two days ago, after being encouraged by Kaguya, the young girl ambitiously planned to confess her feelings to Uchiha Kei as soon as he returned.

But after a few days of cooling off, she started to have second thoughts.

Although Uchiha Kei had never taught her Ninjutsu, the two were not far apart in age.

But he was, after all, her teacher...

Teacher...

Will you accept her?

"As long as you don't regret it, you can do whatever you want."

Kaguya smiled faintly, her voice soft.

"I'll regret it if I don't confess!"

Hyuga Hanabi quickly said something, then became conflicted again.

"But I'm afraid if I confess, we won't even be able to remain master and apprentice, and then I'll regret it even more..."

After the girl finished speaking, she immediately became depressed.

Kaguya smiled, stood up, picked a beautiful flower from the flowerbed beside her, and handed it to Hyuga Hanabi.

"Pick a flower petal, and see if fate will allow you to confess your love."

Hyuga Hanabi was taken aback, but then she understood what Kaguya meant.

Hyuga Hanabi accepted the flowers listlessly, somewhat hesitant.

"Confess... don't confess... confess... don't confess..."

When she plucked the last petal, Hyuga Hanabi's face scrunched up in a grimace.

"Kaguya- nee... are you not going to confess... or... or should I try picking another one?"

Kaguya patted her head. "Actually, you already knew the answer when you picked the first petal."

Hyuga Hanabi was taken aback, then nodded as if she understood.

"Buzz--"

A dark blue portal suddenly appeared in the center of the square.

"Teacher!"

"Owner!"

As soon as Uchiha Kei stepped out, two beautiful figures rushed into his arms.

"What's wrong? Has something happened in the village?"

Uchiha Kei looked puzzled.

He wasn't surprised at all by Kaguya's actions.

But Hyuga Hanabi...

Isn't she usually so arrogant?

Kaguya lifted her head from his embrace, smiled sweetly, took two steps back, and encouraged Hyuga Hanabi with her eyes.

Hyuga Hanabi's face flushed red as she kept encouraging herself mentally.

A long time.

"Teacher!"

Hyuga Hanabi mustered her courage and lifted her head from his embrace.

"Um?"

Uchiha Kei sensed something was wrong, but couldn't quite put his finger on what it was.

"I... I... I..."

Hyuga Hanabi stammered for a long time, unable to finish her sentence.

Uchiha Kei chuckled and patted her head. "Just say what's on your mind. This isn't like you, Hanabi."

The mere mention of "little Hanabi" made Hyuga Hanabi suddenly a little anxious.

"Don't call me Hanabi! My name is Hyuga Hanabi!"

Uchiha Kei was taken aback, then quickly corrected himself, "Okay, okay, Hyuga Hanabi."

After saying that, Uchiha Kei loosened his grip on Hyuga Hanabi slightly, and couldn't help but sigh.

It was fine before; Hyuga Hanabi was just a slightly arrogant little girl.

He's somewhat similar to Uchiha Sasuke, but his personality isn't as stubborn.

In short, she is a very lovable little girl.

But now...

Feeling the intense pressure on his chest, Uchiha Kei had to admit it.

The little girl from before...

You've grown up!

"Teacher, I like you."

Hyuga Hanabi mustered her courage and looked up at Uchiha Kei earnestly.

Uchiha Kei was immediately stunned.

Then a happy smile appeared on her face, "Hanabi are so cute, even the teacher likes Hanabi!"

Hyuga Hanabi was excited at first, but then she realized what was happening.

"Oh dear, it's not the kind of affection a teacher has for a student, it's... it's..."

Uchiha Kei looked at Kaguya pleadingly.

Kaguya chuckled softly and stepped forward. "Hanabi, Master just got back and must be very tired. How about... we talk about whether we like it or not another day?"

Hyuga Hanabi may be a little arrogant, but she is still very sensible.

Upon hearing this, he could only helplessly let go.

Watching Uchiha Kei run away as if fleeing, Hyuga Hanabi looked at Kaguya with a sullen expression.

"Kaguya- nee, does Teacher... do he not like me?"

Kaguya comforted her by taking her hand.

"How could that be? Little Hanabi is so cute, Master will definitely love her."

"But... I feel like the teacher still treats me like a child, even though I'm already all grown up."

Hyuga Hanabi was still looking down unhappily, her toes pacing restlessly on the ground.

"The owner has treated Little Hanabi like a child for so many years, so it might be hard for them to adjust to it all at once."

Hyuga Hanabi could only nod helplessly.

Uchiha Kei ran all the way to his own doorstep before daring to stop.

Patting his chest with lingering fear, Uchiha Kei wore a wry smile.

"This little girl has grown up! She's so bold now, it scared me to death."

He understood what Hyuga Hanabi was trying to express.

They are, after all, model 21st-century youths born under the red flag and raised in the spring breeze.

Even if you've never eaten pork, haven't you at least seen a pig run?

However, Uchiha Kei for Hyuga Hanabi were truly only those of a master and disciple.

Regarding romantic relationships...

It's still a bit lacking.

"Hey, who is the First Twilight Shadow Lord hiding from?"

Just as Uchiha Kei was still in shock, a pleasant voice came from behind him.

Uchiha Kei was startled and quickly turned around.

"Um... Oh, it's Mei Terumi. What brings you here?"

Behind him, Mei Terumi with one hand on her hip, her long, straight, and white legs partially visible.

Golden hair covered half her face, revealing only one green eye.

A blue blouse, revealing a voluptuous chest!

"What? After all these years, the First Twilight Shadow is not welcoming?"

Mei Terumi licked her lips provocatively, her eyes filled with a predatory intent.

Uchiha Kei swallowed hard.

Today...

Is it because I'm destined to be plagued by romantic entanglements?

First came the Hanabi, then Mei Terumi...

If only I had known...

Spend time with young Naruto in the old timeline...

Isn't it good?