"How do you have that kind of potion?" Kushina's eyes lit up, and she subconsciously asked.
No woman doesn't love beauty, and widows are no exception.
"I funded Master Orochimaru's research to develop it. It was just developed not long ago. I'll give you a box. It's taken orally," Kageyama Kogetsu said, flipping his hand and handing over a beautifully crafted box.
Kushina reached out to take it, then pulled her hand back halfway.
"Don't think that just because you give this to me, I'll... I'll be with you. Minato is much more important than this."
Kageyama Kogetsu said disdainfully, "Tch, see, you're overthinking it again, aren't you?"
"Am I that kind of person?"
"It's a free gift. I'd give it to you whether you were good or not."
Only then did Kushina take it with peace of mind. They both seemed to remember something and suddenly looked up, their gazes meeting.
"Hey, how did you get involved with Orochimaru again?"
"He's an S-rank rogue ninja. It would be terrible if outsiders found out."
Kageyama Kogetsu smiled, "Outsiders won't find out. Besides, it doesn't matter if they do."
"A rogue ninja is different from a rogue ninja. Even Lord Hokage was soft-hearted enough to let Orochimaru go."
"If Master Jiraiya and Master Tsunade were to run into him, they probably wouldn't have the heart to be ruthless either."
"With my status in Konoha, even if Lord Hokage found out, he would just say a few words. It's fine."
"By the way, here's another box. This one is for Karin."
Kushina took the box and smiled, "Karin respects you so much for a reason. She's always speaking well of you."
"What good things does Karin say about me?" Kageyama Kogetsu was inwardly moved and said with a beaming smile.
After a moment of silence, Kushina said selectively, "She told me not to blame you, that you're innocent."
"Karin really has good judgment," Kageyama Kogetsu praised.
"Pah! I think she's mistaken about you. You even... with Mikoto..."
"Confess honestly. How many girls have you harmed after colluding with Danzō?" Kushina's expression was serious, as if she were interrogating a criminal.
Kageyama Kogetsu said with a look of disgust, "Ew... what do you mean by 'colluding'? That sounds so bad."
"We just have a deal. I do one thing for him in exchange for one thing. My standards are very high. Not just any woman can catch my eye."
"In all these years, I've only done three things for him, and they were all within my bottom line."
It's just that my bottom line is not very high. I've already done two outrageous things, strictly speaking, three, each more outrageous than the last.
Fortunately, in the eyes of outsiders, my bottom line is very high. I'm a man full of the Will of Fire.
"Hmph, not high at all. You even laid a hand on me and Mikoto," Kushina snorted, puffing out her cheeks.
Kageyama Kogetsu said with a wronged expression, "I've been wronged!"
"Sister Mikoto was forced by Danzō at first, but I didn't force her later."
"You know her situation. She willingly followed me for the sake of Sasuke and the Uchiha clan. Of course, my charm was also an important reason."
"Ew... narcissistic!" Kushina feigned disgust.
"I'm just telling the truth, okay? I don't know how many young girls and married women in the village like me, and I've always been chaste."
"If I were really a lecher, the number of girls I've been involved with over the years would probably form an enhanced battalion."
Kushina was speechless for a moment. This guy's popularity was indeed very high. Every time he walked down the street, countless girls would greet him proactively...
"I didn't force you either, did I, Sister Kushina?"
"Speaking of which, it was you who deliberately seduced me..."
"Ah!" Kushina cried out, quickly putting the box aside and reaching out to cover Kageyama Kogetsu's mouth.
"Nonsense! When did I deliberately seduce you? I was... I was forced to," Kushina retorted, her face red.
Kageyama Kogetsu stuck out his tongue. Kushina retracted her hand as if she had been electrocuted and gave him a reproachful glare.
"Even if you were forced, you didn't have to do it that way. The atmosphere wasn't right. You could have just asked me for help or told me the truth."
Kushina couldn't refute the former because at that time, she didn't have enough courage to get straight to the point.
"I didn't dare to take the risk. Naruto was in Danzō's hands."
Kageyama Kogetsu feigned anger, "The same trick again! I'll go back and warn Danzō not to use such despicable and shameless means, or I'll unilaterally terminate the deal."
Kushina advised, "You'd better not get mixed up with Danzō."
"Alright, as long as you're with me, Sister Kushina," Kageyama Kogetsu said without hesitation.
Kushina's smiling face froze. Her red hair flew, and she said fiercely, "You're really... you're really making me so angry!"
"Ahem, the main reason I made a move was because you and Sister Mikoto are so beautiful, even more beautiful than the young girls in the village. I couldn't help it."
Kushina's pretty face flushed. She turned around and said, "Hmph, you'd better say less of these sweet words. I'm not a little girl who's easily deceived."
"This is from the bottom of my heart," Kageyama Kogetsu said, taking a step closer, as if about to make a move.
Seeing this, Kushina quickly changed the subject, "Three girls? Me, Mikoto, and who else?"
"Nonō," Kageyama Kogetsu said, as if his attention had been diverted.
"So the first one you bullied was Nonō. She's the kind-hearted director of an orphanage," Kushina said with some disdain.
"Bullied?"
"If it weren't for me, Nonō would not have had a good end."
"Nonō has another identity: a Root ninja, a spy ninja who has made a name for herself in the ninja world and knows many of Root's secrets."
"If she continued, she would either be silenced by Danzō or die on some mission. You don't know how much Nonō loves and is grateful to me."
"Speaking of which, I'm saving girls from a sea of suffering. I'm proud!"
"Sister Mikoto is fine. Her husband just passed away not long ago."
"But you, Sister Kushina, are different. As you said that night, you're lonely, lonely, and cold," Kageyama Kogetsu said with a proud and self-satisfied expression.
"Ah... you'd better get out."
Kushina couldn't take it anymore. Her ears were red, her face was as rosy as the sunset clouds. She quickly turned and pushed Kageyama Kogetsu's waist, trying to push him out...
"Alright, alright. Remember to use the potion. Don't be reluctant."
"After the expiration date, each vial, which is equivalent to the reward for a top-tier A-rank mission, will be wasted."
"So expensive?" Kushina stopped, her face surprised.
"The beauty and anti-aging effects are very obvious. How can it be cheap?"
"Then I don't want it," Kushina said after a moment of hesitation.
"Take it. I'm not paying for it. The research funds weren't given for nothing."
"Alright, I'm going."
Seeing Kageyama Kogetsu leave quickly, Kushina did not refuse again. She turned and placed the box in a more spacious place, then continued to wash the dishes in the sink.
Kushina was wearing a tight orange top and tight blue and white jeans, with a dark green apron over them. She was wearing a pair of orange slippers.
The tight clothes revealed her exquisite figure and beautiful curves. Because she was slightly bent over washing the dishes, her peach-like bottom appeared very round and perky.
Kageyama Kogetsu quietly came up behind her, gave her a light but firm slap on the peach, and then turned and ran.
"Ah... you bastard!"
Kushina was startled and cried out. She chased after him fiercely with a dripping spatula.
Unfortunately, Kageyama Kogetsu ran too fast. By the time Kushina reached the door, he was already gone.
"Damn you, bastard! Don't let me see you again!"
Kushina's eyes seemed to be on fire. She waved the spatula angrily, her red hair flying wildly, looking like a fierce mother tiger.
A moment later, Kushina calmed down, closed the door, and turned to go back inside. The corners of her mouth unconsciously curled up slightly. It seemed that some fun had been added to her monotonous life.
Pah! It's not fun. He's just a lecherous brat...
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