Chapter 189: Tenten is Too Sweet; the Word 'Sweet' is Written on Her Body
The Tenten in the simulation had already learned everything she needed to. The rest was just about patiently waiting for her strength to grow and then mastering the jutsu through practical application, which wasn't something he could do for her in the simulation.
What he could simulate was her physical condition before the bloodline feedback. Therefore, arduously practicing the Flying Thunder God in the simulation was meaningless for her.
Thus, Akiyama Makoto ended the Dream Inheritance, and they both opened their eyes back in reality.
Tenten was still a little groggy, but then she shot bolt upright, clamped her legs shut, and looked at him with a face full of shame and anger.
He put on an innocent expression. "I didn't secretly do anything to your body."
"Isn't doing it in the dreamscape the same thing?!"
Tenten thumped her forehead against his chest, then grabbed her change of clothes and rushed to the bathhouse. Her intentions were clear.
Anko's head then poked out, her face full of pleasant surprise. "You actually... resolved it?"
"What do you mean, 'resolved'? I just helped Tenten sort out her emotions."
Anko gave him a thumbs-up. She was completely and utterly impressed. Now that he wanted more girlfriends, she had nothing more to say. On the contrary, she couldn't imagine what kind of person would be worthy of having him all to herself.
"Alright, I'll need you to continue standing guard for a bit."
He glanced at the sky, worried that Tenten's parents might come looking for her. He had already fought Ino's parents and grandmother; he couldn't just beat up Tenten's parents as well.
"What are you going to do—don't tell me you're going to the hot spring with Tenten?"
"Of course I'm giving her the True Spirit Seal!"
Anko gave him a suggestive look. He wouldn't deign to speak with such a vulgar person. He was going to implant the True Spirit Seal in her. It was just more convenient in the bathhouse, wasn't it?
"Get oooooout!"
Tenten shrieked. She was in the middle of her shower and threw a bath bucket at him.
"I'm here to scrub your back!" he said.
"I don't need your help!"
"Ahem. Actually, I'm here to observe your body to determine how to properly apply the True Spirit Seal."
"Really?"
"Absolutely."
"Then... what were Sakura and Ino like, at that time?"
"Them? One was wearing pajamas and the other was in a swimsuit. They weren't wearing much more than you are now."
Tenten rolled her eyes, but finally turned her back to him and nodded. Leaving her back exposed to him was the limit of her tolerance.
He didn't make any extra moves, either. He was just here to deepen their relationship and give her the Yin Seal. That said, it's a real pity not to tattoo a dragon on this back.
Maybe I'll just make her Yin Seal a blue dragon on the left and a white tiger on the right... Ouch!
Tenten blocked her front with one hand, and reached back with the other to twist his chin. "You're definitely thinking something weird, aren't you?"
"I was thinking about our daughter."
"You... you bad man! You're using Tenshi as a shield again!"
"Alright, no more joking. Tenten, you really should think about what kind of mark you want."
"That... I've actually already thought about it."
"Oh? What is it?"
"...I don't want to say."
He let out a puff of laughter. "If you don't say it now, when will you? I still need to think about how to design the pattern. You have to give me some time."
She sighed, placed a hand on her forehead, and slowly said, "Tian." (Sweet)
"What?"
It was so short that he felt he hadn't heard clearly.
"I mean, the character for 'sweet.' Is that... not okay?"
"Pfft. It's fine, why wouldn't it be? It's just—you really want a word?"
She shot him a glare. "Actually, I originally wanted to use the character 'Zhen' (from his name). But now I've changed my mind. I want the character 'Tian'!"
He sighed. "Alright, I know. You like our child the most. I can only be number two."
She nodded. Then, seeing him fall silent, she thought he was angry. She cleared her throat. "In the future, I'll definitely have to put my child first. But before that, I still like you the most."
"I don't believe you. Not unless you give me a hug."
"You want me to hug you when I'm like this? Your motives are impure!"
"No?"
"Hmph..."
She snorted, but then suddenly turned around, covered his eyes, and gave him a wet hug.
Just as he was about to savor her scent, splash! She had already jumped into the water, hiding her body. Only her little head was exposed, and she was even sticking her tongue out at him.
He shook his head. Did she think a little trick like that would be enough to escape? He hadn't even given her the Yin Seal yet.
He, to her indignant gaze, also got into the water, then beckoned to her, pointing at his lap.
Her face was a mask of grief, but she still slowly moved over and sat down. By this time, however, she had already retrieved her yukata.
He didn't continue to play around with her, but let her lean against him and began to implant the True Spirit Seal.
Seeing him get serious, she let go of her thoughts, closed her eyes, and focused on the feeling.
As the web-like sealing formula traveled throughout her body and then suddenly contracted, the character "Sweet" (甜) appeared on her stomach, slightly to the left of her navel. The main body of the seal was at the bottom right of the character.
Then, before she could even begin to observe it, he began to input the first wave of Yang chakra.
She let out a muffled groan, turned, and buried her face in his shoulder, biting down on his hair. She was already used to the feeling of his chakra entering her body. But it seemed that with the True Spirit Seal, the experience was a little different. Was it because the feeling of being infused with life force kept her body in a state of maximum comfort?
It was just as Ino and Sakura had said: life force was the body's favorite power.
And so, he continued to pour Yang chakra into her until midnight. Her body had become scorching hot.
Only then did he stop and gently shake her shoulder.
"Mako, don't mess around... our baby just fell asleep."
He didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Seeing no sign of her waking up, he simply dried her body, picked her up, and used the Flying Thunder God Technique to return to her room.
"Big Sister Anko, did her parents come by?"
"Nope!"
Anko's voice came from outside the window. "I even looked in the direction of her house. Nothing happened over there."
"It seems they don't know she's here, or she gave them a heads-up in advance."
He nodded. In that case, he could let her stay without worry.
He settled her in, and was just about to go and rest, when she grabbed his hand.
This scene... felt very familiar.
He looked back. She had wrapped herself tightly in the blanket, her eyes shining. "That... you don't have to do what you did with Anko. But can you... just hold me?"
"You just gave me the True Spirit Seal. If you leave just like that, isn't that too heartless?"
He really wanted to say that a True Spirit Seal was not the same as a child.
But seeing the slyness in her eyes, he knew that this was just a girl's way of acting spoiled.
What else could he say?
He lay down beside her, outside the blanket, and held her tightly.
She also snuggled into his embrace, her head pressing against his chin, and a contented smile appeared on her face.
Outside the window, Anko peeked in. This scene made her feel a little envious. Although she had been the first to "eat the sweet fruit," it also meant that she could never go back and eat the "green, unripe fruit" with him.
Fortunately, he knew to cherish this time.
At the same time, another person's encounter was a bit more miserable.
Anko flew up to the top of the wall and looked into the darkness in the distance. "Yo, still not going back? If you're really bored, we could go for a drink."
Uzuki Yūgao walked out of the darkness, her expression somewhat helpless.
She had been ordered to protect him, but now he had Anko as a permanent resident. The two of them were about equal in strength; in a death match, she might even be inferior to Anko.
Over time, she had naturally been discovered by her, which made her position very awkward.
If she were just carrying out a mission, it would be fine. But she understood that the Third Hokage had sent her here for more than just that. So, even though she had been discovered, she couldn't go back.
What on earth was she supposed to do?
"Don't make that face. I have to go and prepare for the Chūnin Exams soon, so we'll have to rely on you to protect him. That's why we can be friends first!"
Hearing the "Chūnin Exams," Yūgao's expression changed slightly.
This time, Konoha was holding the exams jointly with the Sand Village. Everything in her dream had already been half-prophesied. Would the other half also come true?
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