The ambiguous atmosphere in the lounge continued, but outside the council hall, a figure quietly appeared.
Mabui, carrying a stack of documents to be processed, had just reached the hall entrance when she saw papers scattered all over the floor. Those were the Land of Fire immigration reports Yūgao had delivered that morning, now somewhat creased from being stepped on, with a familiar black folder lying nearby.
Mabui paused, her eyes narrowing slightly. As Shun's female secretary, and more so as his lover hidden by his side for over a year, she was all too familiar with this kind of atmosphere.
Yūgao was always meticulous and would never let documents scatter carelessly. Connecting this with the faint sounds she had heard from inside the hall just now, Mabui immediately understood most of it.
She tiptoed into the hall, not disturbing the people in the lounge, and quietly knelt down to pick up the scattered documents one by one. As her fingertips brushed over the writing on the papers, her thumb unconsciously caressed them, further solidifying her resolve for tonight.
Her thoughts drifted back to last year, when she and Yugito had just been brought to the Land of Water. Shun held their hands and earnestly said he would make them his queens. But they looked at each other, and both saw worry in the other's eyes.
They both came from Kumogakure . If they truly became queens of the Land of Water, they would inevitably be used by those with ulterior motives, who would claim Kumogakure was colluding with the Land of Water. At that point, not only would they fail to protect their homeland, but it might even trigger a larger war.
In the end, they demonstrated through their actions that they were willing to stay by his side as his lovers.
They initially thought this would secure Kumogakure's temporary peace, but as Shun accelerated his pace in pacifying the Ninja World, their hearts grew increasingly anxious.
Especially this time, Shun, in order to mediate the Land of Fire war, not only beat Fourth Raikage A and Killer Bee, who are still in the hospital, but also issued a harsh threat: "I will destroy Kumogakure and the Land of Lightning."
This statement hung over their hearts like a knife, making them extremely worried about their homeland.
Only by carrying his child, by becoming someone he truly can't let go of, will we have a chance to persuade him to show mercy.
Mabui neatly arranged the documents on the long table in the council hall, her fingertips repeatedly caressing the paper edges. This thought grew increasingly firm in her mind.
She glanced at the closed door of the lounge, took a deep breath, and turned to wait in the corridor outside the hall.
Time passed bit by bit, and the sunlight in the corridor gradually shifted westward, changing from dazzling golden-yellow to soft orange-red.
Mabui stood for over two hours, her feet growing somewhat numb, before she finally heard the lounge door open.
Click!
Shun walked out, holding Yūgao's hand. Yūgao's cheeks were still flushed, and upon seeing Mabui standing in the corridor, she instantly became flustered.
She quickly released Shun's hand, lowered her head, and said in a low voice, "I... I still have documents to process, I'll head to the office first."
With that, she quickly left as if fleeing, even forgetting to pick up the documents she had left in the council hall.
Mabui watched Yūgao's retreating figure, then bowed slightly, her tone natural yet with an imperceptible closeness. "Your Excellency, these are the Land of Water Elder Council proposals to be processed this afternoon, and... tonight is Yugito's birthday. She hopes you can go over tonight."
Shun nodded. Subconsciously recalling Yugito's gentle demeanor, his mood brightened.
"Alright, I'll go over after I finish these documents."
He glanced at the documents in Mabui's hand and then instructed, "Please organize the immigration reports Yūgao left behind for her. Have her give them directly to me tomorrow."
As he spoke, he lightly kissed Mabui's forehead, making her heart skip a beat.
"Yes."
Mabui respectfully agreed, watching Shun walk into the council hall.
— — —
In the evening, inside a luxurious mansion near the Land of Water royal palace.
Yugito, dressed in a light pink outfit with a white camellia tucked into her beige-brown hair, was arranging cakes and wine glasses around a table.
Seeing Shun walk in, she quickly composed herself, a gentle smile appearing on her face.
"You're here. Please, sit down. The food is freshly made and still warm."
Shun walked to her side, his fingertips gently tracing her earlobe, his movements practiced and tender. "I apologize for being late. You seem to have something on your mind?"
Yugito's body stiffened, then she nodded lightly, her voice carrying a hint of grievance. "I heard... you injured Raikage-sama and Bee, and even said you would destroy Kumogakure."
Shun held her hand, gently caressing it in his palm and said, "Foolish girl, that was a deterrent. If I didn't scare them, the Land of Fire mediation agreement wouldn't be signed. If the war spread, Kumogakure would be in even more danger."
He gently pulled Yugito into his embrace, feeling her faint scent, and then lightly kissed her.
Yugito didn't press further, resting her head on his shoulder, enjoying this moment of peace.
Mabui sat nearby, quietly watching the two, occasionally refilling their wine glasses, her eyes always observing Shun's reactions. She knew that the main event tonight would be after the birthday celebration.
After the birthday cake was finished, the night was already very deep.
Mabui found an excuse to leave first, giving Yugito a subtle glance before she went.
After Mabui left, Yugito gently embraced Shun's waist from behind, her cheek pressed against his back, her hands softly caressing his abdominal muscles.
Her voice was gentle and carried a hint of dependence. "Tonight... will you stay? I live alone, and it's a bit lonely."
Shun pulled her into his embrace. He lowered his head to kiss her forehead gently, then followed her nose to kiss her lips.
"Yes, I'll stay with you."
He gently carried her into the bedroom, held her in his arms, and tenderly spoke of her kindness to him.
After a while, Yugito completely relaxed, snuggling into his embrace, and actively kissed his lips.
The two gradually entered an intimate state, and Yugito was exceptionally proactive that night.
Late at night, Shun was holding the sleeping Yugito.
Suddenly, the blanket was gently lifted, and a familiar figure quietly slipped in. This person carried a faint fragrance.
It was Mabui.
Before he could speak, Mabui actively leaned into his embrace, her hands wrapped around his waist.
Her fingertips gently traced his abdominal muscles, her voice trembling slightly. "Shun, I can't sleep... Thinking about Kumogakure makes me anxious."
Shun gently caressed her cheek and said, "Don't worry, I have it under control."
Mabui looked up, her eyes full of seriousness and a hint of plea.
She actively kissed his lips and said, "Shun, Yugito and I... both want to have your child. We know we shouldn't tie you down with a child, but we really have no other choice. Only by becoming the closest people to you can we feel at ease."
Yugito stopped pretending to sleep. She turned and kissed Shun.
***
40 Advanced Chapters on
patreon.com/alex_1000