After making her way around the weeds, Yui spotted a beautiful black-haired woman a short distance ahead.
Yui was surprised. She had not expected Uesugi Yuri's mother to look so young, seemingly only in her teens.
Yet her bearing made it clear that she was certainly no teenager.
"Mother..."
Uesugi Yuri walked up to the black-haired woman and bowed respectfully before stepping closer in excitement. "Mother, I brought Yui here! She'll definitely be able to help you practice this ninjutsu..."
The black-haired woman paused in surprise, then turned to look behind her, where a beautiful white-haired woman in a white kimono stood.
Then she looked down at Uesugi Yuri helplessly. "Yuri, honestly... I told you not to bother her..."
"But Mother, only after you master this ninjutsu will the people of the Land of Whirlpools have another chance of survival..."
"Yuri, you..." The black-haired woman looked surprised, then shook her head helplessly. "You've grown up."
With that, she said no more. Since her daughter had already invited Yui over, she could not let that kindness go to waste. She would have to study hard.
At that thought, her lips curved into a smile, and she walked toward the woman before her.
"Hello, my name is Uesugi Io. I'm Yuri's mother. It's a pleasure to meet you..." Uesugi Io said, bowing slightly.
Yui nodded gently and helped her straighten up. "There's no need for formalities. A simple introduction will do."
"Just call me Yui!" Yui said with a nod.
Her first impression was that Yuri's mother seemed quite gentle. For some reason, being near her made Yui feel relaxed.
"Ah, Lady Yui!" Uesugi Io nodded slightly, glanced back at Uesugi Yuri, then said apologetically, "I'm sorry Yuri disturbed you, Lady Yui."
Yui was a little speechless at being called "Lady"...
*Never