Three Inches of Humanity, Like a Whale to the Sea!

Kurenai stayed up all night reading The Interpretation of Dreams and Beyond the Pleasure Principle. Her heart remained unsettled for a long time.

"I thought I understood him well enough, but it turns out I had only seen the tip of the iceberg. He may seem careless on the surface, but his inner world is so vibrant..."

Kurenai pressed a hand to her chest. "The things I forgot must be related to him. Otherwise, whenever I saw his cold eyes, this place wouldn't ache faintly."

Dawn shone through the gap in the curtains onto the floor, and Kurenai left her room.

"First, I'll complete the mission he gave me. If it's me now, I should be able to do it..."

In a private room, Kurenai sat facing Kabuto.

Kurenai said calmly, "Next, I'll use genjutsu on you. Relax your mind, and consciously do not resist in any way..."

Kabuto nodded. "Understood. I also want to find that island as soon as possible and stop the atrocities of my other self..."

"Then let's begin."

Kurenai formed hand seals.

Demonic Illusion: Falling Cherry Blossom Dream Technique—Modified!

Whoosh!

Kabuto's gaze gradually grew vacant. Cherry blossom petals seemed to drift before his eyes, his eyelids became heavier and heavier, and they slowly closed as he fell into hypnosis...

This Falling Cherry Blossom Dream Technique had been improved by Kurenai. Though she was the caster, she would not interfere with the world within the genjutsu. She merely served as a guide.

Kurenai's ruby-like eyes gleamed as her voice rang calm and distant. "Now, imagine that you are a homeless traveler. Before you stretches an endless sea, its surface reflecting the afterglow of the setting sun. Seagulls fly in flocks, the sound of the tide rises, and the waves carry away your troubles. Who do you