"Hehe, Sister Kurenai's cooking always hits the spot!"
It was just a simple homemade meal.
Only Ren and Yūhi Kurenai were eating together.
But Ren was clearly enjoying himself.
Beauty is a feast for the eyes, the ancients were absolutely right.
"You little flatterer. You say that every time—you're making me embarrassed!"
Kurenai smiled as she spoke.
Although she said that, a satisfied smile still appeared on her beautiful face.
Watching Ren—handsome and youthful—as he ate heartily, she found her own appetite increasing as well.
Normally, she paid careful attention to maintaining her figure.
But today, she ended up eating a little more than usual.
"Sister Kurenai, speaking of which… Asuma has been pursuing you for so long. Haven't you felt even a little moved?"
After finishing the meal Kurenai had prepared, Ren helped wash the dishes while casually asking.
In reality—
Someone with impure intentions had already perked up his ears.
"Although Asuma is a good person, and he's strong as well…"
Kurenai said helplessly while cleaning the house.
"But I really don't feel anything for him. I only see him as a friend."
"And I don't like men who smoke."
She admitted that Sarutobi Asuma was impressive in both strength and background.
He came from the prestigious Sarutobi clan and was the second son of the Third Hokage.
But she wasn't the type of woman who admired wealth and dreamed of marrying into a powerful family.
After all, she herself was already an elite chūnin.
With a few more years of experience and training, she might even become a jōnin.
Her life was comfortable.
There was no need to force herself.
When it came to romance—
Feelings were the most important thing.
There was also something she didn't say aloud.
Compared to mature men like Asuma…
She actually preferred younger types.
Someone she could pamper.
But such an unusual preference felt far too embarrassing to admit.
"Hey then, Sister Kurenai… what about me?"
After washing the dishes and drying his hands, Ren grinned and suddenly hugged her.
At only eight years old, he tilted his head up.
His gaze rose past the towering peaks before him—
Looking straight at her beautiful face.
With a completely serious expression, he asked,
"Do I meet your standards for a partner?"
"You?"
Kurenai didn't get angry.
Looking down at that face—still a little childish yet unbelievably handsome—
She pinched his nose and laughed.
"You're a little heartbreaker, that's for sure."
"You're definitely my type."
She wasn't lying.
Her friend Anko, who used to be carefree and constantly liked teasing her in rather questionable ways—
Had been completely "corrected" the moment she saw handsome little Ren.
That girl had been eyeing him for quite some time.
"Then Sister Kurenai can marry me in the future!"
Ren said with an innocent expression.
"Alright."
"When you grow up, if you don't mind that your big sister has become an old lady, then I'll marry you."
Kurenai smiled brightly and didn't refuse.
She simply treated it as childish talk and didn't take it seriously.
"Sister Kurenai will never become an old lady."
The scheming little fox grinned.
"You should've seen Sister Tsunade today. She's already dozens of years old, but she still looks like an eighteen-year-old!"
Strength of a Hundred Seal.
An S-rank medical sealing technique that Tsunade had developed herself.
Once mastered, a diamond-shaped mark would appear on the user's forehead.
It allowed precise chakra regulation, enabling instant healing, increased power, and enhanced speed.
A skilled user could even regulate the chakra stored in the seal to maintain youth and keep their body functioning at peak condition.
In the original timeline—
Even decades later, when Tsunade was already seventy or eighty years old—
She still looked young.
All thanks to that S-rank sealing technique.
And Ren had already set his sights on it.
After all—
It was basically a cheat for eternal youth.
What?
Insufficient talent?
Not enough chakra control to master the seal?
For him—
That wasn't a problem at all.
"Oh? Really?"
Kurenai looked surprised.
She had met Tsunade before, but since Tsunade left the village, she hadn't seen her again.
Calculating the age—
Tsunade should be well over forty now.
But Ren wouldn't lie.
"As expected of the legendary medical ninja…"
Kurenai said with admiration.
"That ability to stay young is enviable."
Women loved beauty.
Who wouldn't want to stay young forever?
Pinching Ren's cheek, she said with a hint of envy,
"Lady Tsunade is a medical ninja after all. It's normal that she takes good care of herself."
"It's fine."
"I'm Sister Tsunade's disciple now. Once I learn all her beauty-preserving methods, I'll teach them to Sister Kurenai too!"
Ren grinned.
In reality—
Even if he handed Kurenai the full Strength of a Hundred Seal, she probably wouldn't be able to master it.
But he had a bold idea.
He remembered how the Fourth Hokage had sealed the Nine-Tails inside Uzumaki Naruto.
Using two Four Symbols Seals to form the Eight Trigrams Seal, the leaking chakra of the Nine-Tails was gradually converted into Naruto's own chakra.
So what if—
He extracted the Strength of a Hundred Seal completely…
And sealed it into someone else's body like a tailed beast's chakra?
Would that allow others to indirectly use its power?
Of course—
That idea would be extremely difficult to implement.
But he had plenty of time.
With enough research, it might be possible.
"Then I'll be counting on you."
Kurenai laughed, though she didn't really take it seriously.
"Of course."
Ren stepped back, leaving her warm embrace.
Looking at her beautiful face, a sly glint appeared in his eyes.
"I've even thought of our daughter's name."
Kurenai: "…"
Were kids nowadays really this mature?
"You little rascal."
"You're thinking too far ahead for someone your age. Talk about it again when you grow up."
She couldn't help laughing as she flicked his forehead.
But—
Why a daughter instead of a son?
"Sister Kurenai, do you still have a mission this afternoon?" Ren asked.
"No."
After finishing the cleaning, Kurenai stretched lazily.
"I've been busy all morning. I finally have the afternoon free."
"I'm definitely taking a nap."
"Lack of sleep is a woman's greatest enemy."
As she stretched—
Her graceful curves were displayed perfectly.
And unfortunately—
Only Ren had the privilege of witnessing the scene.
"Hehe…"
The small figure suddenly jumped onto her soft back.
Wrapping his arms around her fair neck, he shamelessly clung to her.
"It's been a while since I spent time with Sister Kurenai."
Turning her head, Kurenai looked at the cute, handsome face filled with hopeful eyes.
She simply couldn't refuse.
Pinching his cheek affectionately, she said,
"Alright. Today I'll grant your little wish."
"But no wandering hands."
Ever since he was little, whenever he had the chance, this boy would sneak into her blanket and treat her like a pillow.
But with those adorable eyes—
It was impossible to say no.
"Got it! I won't!"
Ren nodded excitedly.
In this cold world—
Only Sister Kurenai's embrace could truly warm the heart.
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