A Blissful Time in the Hot Springs (Daily Life Arc)

Itachi had no choice but to set out again with the Anbu on another mission. He'd originally wanted to spend more time learning ninjutsu from his clansmen.

But once he left, he might be traveling for another ten days or so. Anbu missions really loved treating ninja like monkeys.

At least Anbu ninja had a guaranteed base salary.

Itachi kicked at a stone helplessly. If he saved up more money, he'd eventually be able to buy what he wanted.

"How about this? I'll treat everyone to a hot spring soak as thanks for all the care you've shown me as colleagues."

They stopped in front of Special Hot Spring Story.

Itachi addressed the group, immediately drawing cheers from everyone.

They were on an official assignment, after all. They shouldn't wear themselves out too much.

"Is this really okay? We're out here on a mission."

Kakashi hesitated slightly, but the next second, the others had already thrown their arms around his neck.

"Come on, we're just taking a little time to enjoy ourselves."

"Yeah, it'll be fine."

"Relax a little. Once we leave this place, we won't even be able to eat in peace."

"That's right, Captain. Don't be so heartless."

Itachi listened with a cold smile as Kakashi was surrounded. The Sharingan in his eyes spun continuously. Just moments ago, he had used his eyes to make the necessary adjustments to the people around them.

The Sharingan could control genjutsu.

It could also make subtle, gradual adjustments, even stirring up love, hatred, and other emotions.

By now, he had basically hollowed out Kakashi Hatake's authority and position. Taking over the entire Anbu was still a pipe dream, but at the very least, he needed to establish an Itachi Faction—and even a Uchiha Faction—on the outskirts.

The Uchiha Clan would reclaim its power!

Itachi arrived at the changing room. According to the hot spring's rules, guests had to wash themselves first to keep the water clean, help their bodies adapt to the temperature, and make it easier to absorb the minerals in the spring water after washing away sweat and grime.

"Little handsome, did you get separated from your mother? Please change over here."

A middle-aged woman in an orange kimono gave a slight bow and smiled brightly at Itachi. Where had this little young master come from?

He was so adorable despite being so young. With that fair, tender skin and those delicate features, he had to be the child of some wealthy noble family.

Someone like him should have bodyguards nearby, shouldn't he?

"But there are signs for men and women here. Which side should I go to?"

Itachi's watery, harmless obsidian eyes instantly captured the mature woman's heart.

She nearly couldn't resist scooping up the little prince and showering him with kisses.

"Normally, you should go wash on the men's side. Of course, since you're still a child, it's fine either way."

The mature woman answered with a beaming smile. Running into such a handsome little boy really lifted her mood.

She handed the little prince a small wooden bucket for his clothes and sighed softly. If this child were a little younger, she could pick him up and fuss over him to her heart's content. If he were a little older, perhaps she could...

At that thought, the woman in the kimono bit her index finger.

"What a shame. I wish this body could grow a little faster. Otherwise, it's really frustrating."

Itachi slowly moved through the white mist, doing his best to suppress the restless expression on his face. He could vaguely feel his nose starting to itch as well.

He suddenly understood Jiraiya the Toad Sage's peculiar tastes.

What normal man could withstand this?

And it was a mixed bath, too. He really wanted to grow up quickly and help the Uchiha Clan expand its influence. In this world, capable men weren't forbidden from marrying several wives.

The daimyo were like that, each one indulging in every luxury while enjoying the peace that ninja had brought to their world.

It all depended on whether their bodies could handle it.

A beardless man couldn't be trusted with serious work.

"Wait, that's—!"

Amid the enchanting scene before him, Itachi suddenly saw an incredibly dazzling flash of white pass in front of him. The sway nearly made him dizzy.

Was that... the world's greatest bust???

Oh my god.

Could he really run into her here?

His heart stirred with excitement, but he quickly calmed down. Konoha had always been half an enemy to him; it was simply that neither side had completely torn off the mask yet.

Still, Princess Tsunade might not be impossible to win over. At that thought, Itachi hurriedly shook his head, trying to clear it.

"Yo, little Itachi, why are you here?"

The sudden soft, slick contact sent a thoroughly comfortable feeling through his entire body.

It was like touching the finest mutton-fat jade, its smooth surface carrying a lingering warmth. This was simply heavenly.

"Big sis, I-I'm already half-grown up. Please don't treat me like that."

Itachi found himself stammering. Perhaps it was because of the steam, but when he turned around, he saw the remarkably bold Oda Misuzu. Both their cheeks were flushed red, like the evening sky.

"That's right, you're already half-grown up. I really shouldn't be so rash, should I?"

Oda Misuzu laughed softly, her voice like silver bells. Many of the girls nearby turned their attention in this direction, and all kinds of shrieks immediately rang out.

After all, that was a boy.

And a child with abs had appeared in this den of female hooligans' bathhouse.

There was a saying that women were six times as lustful as men; they just tended to be reserved and didn't show it most of the time.

Especially when that harmless face already carried the features of a true handsome man. It was hard to imagine how many girls would fall for him once he grew up.

A girl killer.

[System Notice]

[Congratulations, you have obtained the achievement: Maiden's Caress]

[Congratulations, you have obtained the achievement: Beauties' Screams]

[Congratulations, you have obtained the achievement: Beauties' Sweet Kisses]

[Congratulations, you have obtained the achievement: Lipstick Collection Site]

[Congratulations, you have obtained the achievement: Beauties Can't Let Go]

[Congratulations, you have obtained the achievement: The Man I'll Marry When He Grows Up]

[Your physique: -1]

[Your looks: +2]

[Your stamina: -2]

[Your energy consumption: -3]

A whole string of notifications flashed before him like red warning lights. Itachi felt overwhelmed, but the sight before him was enough to make any man lose his composure.

This was truly the highlight of his life.

If only girls could like him like this for the rest of his life.

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PS: I'd like to hear everyone's opinions and ideas. Tell me what you'd like to see, and I'll consider it before writing it in.

Of course, don't get me thrown in jail.