Uchiha Yin had said he had something to take care of, but he had already dealt with almost everything. The only thing left was a visit to the Konoha elders.
Yin had never liked dealing with those rigid old men. He grimaced and decided to put it off until tomorrow. One more day wouldn't matter. It wasn't as if they dared do anything to him.
Yin could afford to be that confident.
So he went back early, hoping to rest for a while. Less than five minutes later, someone knocked on his door.
"Come in," Yin said softly. The door creaked open. He raised his head and saw Kurenai Yuhi standing there, her expression solemn.
It took Yin a moment to remember what he had said to her earlier: he had told her to come find him.
Yin sat up slightly and leaned against the headboard. The desire Kaguya had stirred in him, which he had never quite shaken off, began to flare again.
Kurenai had made up her mind before coming over. But now that she was here, she couldn't help feeling nervous.
Then she heard Yin say softly, "Come here."
As if under a spell, Kurenai walked toward him step by step, without the slightest hesitation.
She was deeply embarrassed, but her expression gave nothing away.
She still looked as cool and untouchable as ever.
Seeing that expression now, however, wiped away Yin's urge to protect her. All he wanted was to break through that aloof composure.
His expression gradually cooled. "Does that look mean you've really made up your mind?"
Kurenai had been frightened already. Seeing the look in his eyes made her feel even more hurt.
But her stubborn pride kept her from saying a word. She simply stood there with the same cool expression.
"Yes,"