"Is that so?"
There was more bewilderment than anything else in Haku's Byakugan eyes, because as far as she knew,
a confession only had two possible outcomes: acceptance or rejection.
But Lord Natsuki had neither accepted nor rejected her. Instead, he had told her to grow up a little more before thinking about it again.
"Then... does Lord Natsuki like the way I am now?" Haku asked nervously.
Natsuki sized Haku up. After reincarnating, her figure had changed slightly.
Her black hair cascaded like a waterfall, and her petite frame was the sort that easily stirred one's protective instincts. It could be said that she was very cute.
At that moment, Natsuki first turned to glance at the door, then answered without directly addressing the question. "Haku has always been cute."
Haku blinked, then suddenly relaxed.
"Lady Tsunade didn't lie to me..."
Natsuki gently raised a finger, signaling for Haku not to speak.
He flew soundlessly to the door, his feet never touching the ground, then abruptly pulled it open.
Three figures tumbled inside at once.
"Ah..."
"Ow!..."
"Thud..."
The three were Sasuke, Naruto, and Kimimaro...
Natsuki folded his arms across his chest, his gaze sweeping over the three of them.
"Never mind Naruto and Sasuke, but Kimimaro, why are you here too?"
Naruto and Sasuke scratched their heads awkwardly.
What did he mean, never mind them???
Kimimaro normally would never do something like this, but he had been a little worried about Haku as well.
His expression was somewhat unnatural too. "I'm sorry, Lord Natsuki."
Natsuki knocked Kimimaro on the head. "I didn't tell you to apologize so seriously."
Kimimaro: "..."
He had no idea what expression he should make.
Natsuki shook his head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.
Forget it.
Then Natsuki looked at Naruto and