"Ryuuto, are you always this dangerous when you fight? Let me come on missions with you next time!"
Susan's voice carried a mix of admiration and worry. She couldn't bear the thought of seeing the man she cared about get hurt, not even a scratch.
"Fool, am I not enough of a powerhouse already?"
Ryuuto's hand gently caressed Susan's cheek, his aura radiating warmth and quiet dominance.
"Besides, those idiots outside? Not even worth my time. Relax, trust me."
"Well… brother, you really are the strongest!"
Katie Dee nodded eagerly, then rolled her eyes, staring at Ryuuto with playful expectancy.
"By the way… have you learned any of your fun new tricks yet? Hurry up and show us!"
"Hehe… you really want to see it?"
"Of course! Don't hold out on us!"
Food forgotten, Susan and Katie Dee squeezed close on either side of Ryuuto.
"No problem," Ryuuto said with a snap of his fingers, his eyes glinting mischievously. The energy made Susan and Katie Dee nervous but excited—they could feel he was holding back nothing.
"Alright… I'll only perform this once. Promise, your eyes will be opened!"
Forbearance! Body Replacement Technique!
A handprint appeared in the air, and with a pop, a cloud of white gas enveloped Susan and Katie Dee. When it cleared, they were sitting next to a wooden stake. Ryuuto? Gone.
"Whoa… how is this possible?!"
Susan and Katie Dee scrambled to their feet, scanning wildly.
"Brother, where are you hiding?"
"Hehe… I'm on the ceiling!"
Both girls looked up in astonishment. Ryuuto was upside down, legs braced to the ceiling, smiling casually like it was the easiest thing in the world.
"Wow! Ryuuto, you're amazing!"
Katie Dee clapped her hands in delight, eyes sparkling.
"Susan, hurry! Let's try standing up there like brother!"
"Okay!" Susan grinned, conjuring a force field that lifted both herself and Katie Dee into the air.
"Brother… how do you do it? Can you be as creative as me?"
"I might not make force fields, but I've got Yamato's techniques. Stronger than this, and even more OP in battle. It's like slicing vegetables—it's that easy."
Ryuuto's grin widened as he struck a dramatic pose.
"Alright then… let's play hide-and-seek!"
"Yay! Brother, you have to find us!"
Susan and Katie Dee exchanged excited glances. Rare moments like this—just fun with Ryuuto—were too precious to waste.
"Bring it on! Hide with all your might, I'll find you no problem."
Crossing his arms, Ryuuto radiated confidence, fully in command of his new character's skills.
"Go ahead, hide! Don't let me spot you at a glance!"
Susan smirked and vanished using her invisibility powers, while Katie Dee, holding Susan's hand, disappeared alongside her.
Ryuuto's eyes opened. And then, astonishingly… he saw them.
"Hey! I thought you were hiding? Why are you just standing there invisible? Underestimating me, huh?"
"Brother… you actually see us?!" Katie Dee covered her mouth in shock, heart racing with excitement.
Susan's eyes widened, meeting Ryuuto's gaze.
"Ryuuto… your eyes…"
"Haha, relax! This is Sharingan. Its power is beyond imagination. Any enemy… no place to hide. Naturally, I can even see you in invisible form!"
Ryuuto steadied himself on the ceiling, sticking effortlessly like a gecko, then reached out to scoop Susan and Katie Dee into his arms.
"See? Fun, right?"
"Brother, you're incredible! My eternal idol!"
"That's it for today. Time to wash up and sleep separately. I've got morning class tomorrow!"
Laughter lingered as they returned to their rooms, hearts full of joy and excitement.
The next morning, Ryuuto finished breakfast and instantly High-speed moved like a Leaf Hurricane to Gwen's house.
Gwen emerged in a neat, beautiful dress. Ryuuto waved cheerfully.
"Hi! Morning! Did you sleep well?"
"Well… I missed you a little. I even dreamed about watching a movie with you!"
Gwen clutched her handbag, cheeks pink with shyness, glancing up at him nervously.