It was a big improvement. After all this time, it was the best she had managed yet.
Thinking about it, Izumi felt a surge of heartfelt gratitude toward Uchiha Yin.
Even so, she still looked tense. The thought of facing Kurotsuchi in a match weighed heavily on her.
Chapter 624: Kurotsuchi's Confession
It was not just because of the system's task. It was because of Kurotsuchi herself.
They had both been taught by Lord Yin, and Izumi did not want to fall behind anyone, least of all Kurotsuchi. In Izumi's eyes, Kurotsuchi had always been fortunate.
Though Kurotsuchi had also left her family, she had Lord Yin to look after her. He stayed by her side day and night.
Izumi longed for that kind of happiness. Deep down, she hoped that if she could beat Kurotsuchi, Lord Yin might pay a little more attention to her.
Uchiha Yin had no idea that, to a girl, earning his attention was something worth working so hard for.
If he knew, he would probably feel happy. Being needed by someone was a wonderful feeling.
With that thought, Izumi's resolve hardened, and she began her next attempt.
Meanwhile, Lord Uchiha Yin, who occupied so much of Izumi's thoughts, stood before Kurotsuchi with a solemn expression.
He had come for no other reason than to check on her training.
When he had last checked a couple of days ago, she had made some progress. He hoped to see more today.
It was not that Yin's standards were too harsh. He was worried about her; so much remained unknown.
Only by growing stronger as quickly as possible could she withstand whatever harm might come, whether to her body or her heart.
At that thought, Yin's expression grew even graver.
He was not one to gossip, but