More than an hour had passed before the two finally came to a stop.
Lying in the aftermath of their intense union, Yugao couldn't help but feel bewildered. She was surprised at herself—at how long she had endured. Somehow, her body had grown accustomed to this strange sensation… as if she had accepted it.
She sighed quietly, her thoughts drenched in shame.
How could I… how could I actually crave his scent—right there, of all places…?
Before she could spiral further into her own thoughts, she turned toward the man next to her.
"Ryosuke… take me to your place."
Hearing her sudden request, Ryosuke Uchiha blinked in surprise, utterly confused. Was this… her offering herself up? Without him even initiating?
"Of course," he responded smoothly, hiding his own astonishment behind a confident smile.
Training could wait—it was important, yes—but the "Many Children, Much Fortune" system rewarded him for forming bonds like this. Every time they were together, he grew stronger in more ways than one.
Not to mention… he was feeling full of energy again.
Their union didn't just satisfy his physical needs—it actually enhanced his chakra reserves thanks to the synergy with the system. Ryosuke had already discovered that such "connections" acted like natural catalysts for growth.
Before long, he led Yugao to his own home—his private space.
As they arrived, Yugao Uzuki, despite having taken the initiative earlier, now felt uneasy. She was nervous. Of course, she wasn't completely fearless. She tried to calm herself, silently coaching herself with deep breaths.
Just close your eyes. It'll be over in a blink…
She lay on his bed, arms open, making herself vulnerable.
The next day.
Yugao slowly stirred awake.
Her face still carried a residual flush—soft pink across her cheeks. She opened her eyes, and as memories of last night came rushing back, she froze in a storm of emotions.
What had happened last night was not just a casual fling.
She felt like she'd been completely merged into his body. Ryosuke hadn't simply overwhelmed her—he had sustained it far beyond her expectations. She had even lost consciousness halfway through.
She sat up in bed, a mess of conflicting feelings swirling inside her.
She hated to admit it… but she'd enjoyed it. Deeply. That feeling of being overpowered, consumed—why had she found it so intoxicating?
Am I a degenerate woman? she wondered. Is something wrong with me?
After all, she had once despised this man.
And now? Here she was, her body still remembering his touch, her mind still replaying the sensation of their connection.
Was she broken?
Shaking her head, she tossed the thoughts aside. She didn't have time to be confused. She needed to find Ryosuke.
She had a mission. And more importantly, she needed to find out his secret.
The Third Hokage had tasked her to get close to Ryosuke, to uncover what made him so strong. And now… she had given her body, endured all that… she needed something in return.
Just then, Ryosuke stepped into the room.
Yugao saw him and immediately pulled the blanket tighter around herself. Her face turned a deeper shade of red as she snapped, "Where have you been?!"
Ryosuke, ever casual, noticed her reaction and chuckled. "Come on, we've already played around. No need to be shy now."
"I just stepped out for a bit. What, you missed me already?"
Yugao bit her lip. Yes, her body had missed him… far more than she wanted to admit. He'd studied her thoroughly last night—like a shinobi unraveling a secret scroll.
And now, the nerve of him to act like she had fallen for him?
She swallowed her pride.
"Yes," she said softly, "I… I did miss you."
She paused, then continued with an air of determination.
"Can you tell me your secret now? I want to be strong—strong like you."
She hesitated before adding, "Maybe then I won't pass out so easily… next time."
Ryosuke internally sighed. So that's what this was about after all… not love, just ambition.
But he couldn't blame her. This world rewarded power above all else. And the secret of his strength—the systems—couldn't be revealed.
Still, he owed her something, especially after what they'd shared.
"I already told you before," he said. "All I do is train. That's it. And I just… keep getting stronger. It's not a lie. It's just that my body's different from others—my constitution is unique."
He smiled gently. "What takes others months—or years—takes me days. Because I get stronger every single day."
That wasn't a complete lie. His Auto Cultivation System did exactly that: passively enhancing his physical and chakra stats through routine training. His body was quite literally a cheat engine in human form.
Yugao frowned. "You really expect me to believe that?"
Ryosuke shrugged. "You've seen me. Do I look normal?"
She did give him a once-over.
Yes, he was tall, handsome, and built like a god. But aside from that… wasn't he still human?
Well… maybe one part of him was definitely above human average.
She remembered reading somewhere in a book that the male average was around 30 minutes at most. But Ryosuke? He went far beyond that. So far, in fact, she blacked out halfway.
But… no. That alone couldn't explain his power.
So she challenged him.
"We've already… done that, and you're still lying to me?"
Ryosuke laughed, scratching his head. "I get it. It sounds made-up. But you're welcome to stay by my side and see it for yourself. Give it a month—you'll see how fast I grow."
Of course, he wasn't going to spill the truth about his cheat systems. But if she stayed close, he was confident he could win her over for real.
He smirked.
As long as we keep sharing the same "bathwater"… I've got time on my side.
Yugao's eyes narrowed.
A month? She didn't have a month. Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, had already started putting pressure on her. If she didn't return with answers soon, it might have all been for nothing.
She clenched the sheets tighter.
I gave him everything… and all I get is this vague nonsense about "training"?
Still, something about him… the confidence, the way he moved, the sheer power he possessed—it didn't feel fake.
"Is this… really true?" she asked, her voice soft, uncertain.
Ryosuke looked her dead in the eye. "Of course. I'd never lie to you."
Her heart skipped a beat.
Could it be true? Could someone really be born with such a body… a constitution so rare that even the Five Great Nations had never heard of it?
She hated it—but she was starting to believe him.
She had given him her body. And based on his desire, his appetite for her… he likely wasn't lying. He wanted her. There was no advantage in deceiving her now.
Still, she had paid a steep price—emotionally and physically.
And now I have to return to the Hokage with this absurd story… that Ryosuke is just special by nature? That's going to go over well…
She shuddered. Her body was still sore. And somehow… a little bit hungry again.