Though Uchiha Yin had phrased it as a question, his tone was so stern that it left no room for refusal.
Chapter 557: A Visit
Kurotsuchi could only nod obediently. "Master Yin, I won't slack off. Don't worry about me—just go!"
She said it with a smile.
Uchiha Yin had always been delighted by how sweet and sensible Kurotsuchi was.
He nodded in satisfaction and vanished on the spot.
Uchiha Yin used Space-Time Ninjutsu to appear right in front of Konan.
As soon as his vision cleared, he saw Konan crouching on the floor, picking up the pieces of a broken cup.
A small cut on her finger was still bleeding.
His heart ached at the sight. In a flash, he was beside her.
He reached down and pulled Konan to her feet.
Konan was strong, but she was no match for Uchiha Yin.
And she had been so lost in thought that she hadn't noticed him arrive.
Now that he had pulled her up, they stood looking into each other's eyes.
Konan looked at him, hurt plain on her face. Tears brimmed in her beautiful eyes.
Guilt washed over Uchiha Yin as he drew her against him. "I'm sorry. I haven't been there for you these past few days."
His words made Konan feel even worse. She could no longer hold back her tears, and they spilled down her cheeks.
Uchiha Yin gently wiped them away.
Then he softly stroked the bun atop her head.
"Come on, don't cry. If you keep crying, it'll break my heart."
He said it with a playful smile, and Konan, who had only wanted a little affection, broke into a smile.
Relieved to see her smile through her tears, Uchiha Yin smiled too.
He held Konan close, turned, and sat down in a