But to her surprise, Uchiha Yin did not mind at all. He even took the initiative to comfort her.
In the end, he had given her such a valuable gift.
It left Rin Nohara feeling warm inside.
Thank you, Master.
"Rin, we should head back too," Nohara Na said, taking Rin's hand.
"Okay, Auntie. Let's go back," Rin said with a smile.
Uchiha Yin strolled leisurely back home.
Some time had passed since the Chunin Ninja Exams, and the Daimyo and Nobles had all left Konoha.
No one was crowding outside Uchiha Yin's door anymore, either.
"Yin, you're back. How did the disciple-selection gathering go?"
Hearing the door open, Mikoto came out of the kitchen.
She wore a simple apron.
Uchiha Yin's breath caught as he stared straight at her.
If he was not mistaken, Mikoto was wearing nothing but that apron...
"Eyes up, eyes up." A faint blush colored Mikoto's face, though she also looked a little proud.
They had been together for years, but whenever Uchiha Yin's gaze settled on her, Mikoto still felt her face grow warm.
"Mm. The gathering went very smoothly. It was only a small matter, though, so that's hardly surprising." Uchiha Yin wrapped his arms around Mikoto from behind.
"Hmph. Don't think we can't tell what you're up to..." Mikoto said, lightly patting the arm he had laid across her stomach.
After Uchiha Yin made the spatial bracelets, he had given one to each of them. Now he had given them to Rin and Kurenai as well.
Mikoto did not believe for a second that Uchiha Yin had no ulterior motive.
"Oh? What am I up to?" Uchiha Yin asked, looking puzzled.
"Mmm." When she felt Uchiha Yin lightly brush her navel, Mikoto instinctively covered her stomach and bent forward.
That small movement