Chapter 93: What did he do to make you like this? Me! (Please subscribe!) Today, Xia Ri Hong was out shopping with her best friend, Anko. "Looks like we have to buy clothes for the child again. Why do kids grow up so fast?" Anko complained with a sad face. "Every day, I'm buying clothes for him. What about my nice clothes?" Xia Ri Hong glanced at Anko and said, "You're pregnant, what do you want to wear?" Without hesitation, Anko replied, "Of course, crop tops, fishnet stockings, black stockings, white stockings, pleated skirts, and camisoles--" "Hold on! Are these things you can wear now?" Xia Ri Hong was confused. "And why does it sound like the things Xia Yan likes to see..." "Of course, Xia Yan likes them!" Anko confidently said. "If we can't catch a man's attention, what's the point of wearing clothes? We might as well not wear anything!" Xia Ri Hong (→_→): "But if I remember correctly, you're pregnant... Can you still wear these? Maternity clothes would be more suitable!" "Maternity clothes don't show off your figure," Anko pouted. "You still need to have a figure to show off," Xia Ri Hong couldn't help but say. "Look at your belly before you speak!"
Anko was already pregnant, and her belly had grown big. Although it wasn't at its largest yet, it was obviously not suitable for wearing those clothes! "Tch." Anko pouted and tugged at her belly, dissatisfied. "Can only look, can't buy. It's really troublesome!" "It's so uncomfortable to see cute little dresses but not be able to wear them... Red, how about we just go home directly? Let's not buy clothes for the child either, so I don't have to feel uncomfortable looking at all those clothes I can only look at but not wear." Xia Ri Hong helplessly covered her forehead. "No, you go back if you want. But I made a promise to your baby that I would buy her new clothes!" "Red! You're so good to her?" Anko was shocked. "We've known each other for so many years, and you've never bought me a new piece of clothing. Why are you buying her clothes and not me?!" "No, I'm jealous. Red, if you don't buy me a piece of clothing too, then... then... then I'll lie on the ground and won't get up!"
Speaking, she was about to lie down on the ground. Xiri Hong: She's already a mother, why is she still so unreliable? The Uchiha clan doesn't have to worry about food and clothing, and there are specialized nannies to help take care of the children. But as a mother, it is natural to prepare clothes and food for the children and give them extra care. However, Anko is an exception. She has a big heart and has entrusted her own child to Xiri Hong. Instead of focusing on raising her child, she is now jealous of the other children. "Anko, you're almost like a second mother to the child, can't you be more mature?" Xiri Hong said helplessly, "Do you know what your child calls me? They call me Mom Hong!" "But what does she call you? She calls you sister!" "Anko, what does that mean? Do you understand?" After a moment of contemplation, Anko happily said, "That means I look younger than you!" Xiri Hong silently stared at Anko's head. She pondered from which angle she should start in order to beat up Anko as much as possible without harming the child in her belly...
"Alright, alright, don't be like this!" Anko pouted and said, "I came here to buy clothes for the child... If you don't want to give me clothes, can't I give you some?" Anko does care about her own child. She also prepares clothes and toys for her own child like any other child. It's just that she herself is like a child who hasn't grown up... Xiri Hong felt a wave of powerlessness - she not only had to take care of her own two children, but also Anko's child and Anko herself.
And now, Anko is about to give birth to her second child, and her workload is obviously going to increase again. But at this moment... "Hong? Anko? Long time no see," a familiar voice came, and Yuhi Kurenai frowned. "Asuma... it has indeed been a long time," she said. The person who came was none other than Asuma. He had a cigarette in his mouth, and his smile, which couldn't be hidden by his bushy beard, was revealed as he walked over. "Hong, what have you been busy with lately? It feels like I haven't seen you in a long time..." "Stop!" Yuhi Kurenai couldn't help but interrupt: "Put out your cigarette first!" "Huh?" Asuma was taken aback. "Sure, what's wrong?" "Are you blind?" Yuhi Kurenai took a deep breath. "Anko's belly is already showing, and you're smoking right next to her?" "Can't I show some care for women?" She gave Asuma an angry look. Smoking has a huge impact on women. Didn't you see Anko take several steps back after seeing you? "Um... sorry, Hong, I really didn't notice this..." Asuma felt a bit embarrassed. Normally, with his abilities, he shouldn't have missed this issue. But it had indeed been a long time since he last saw Yuhi Kurenai, and in his excitement, he overlooked this problem. "Don't apologize to me, apologize to Anko!" Yuhi Kurenai sighed deeply. "Where has your decency gone?"
Xia Yan has never been like Asuma. Not to mention smoking around pregnant women, he even ensures that every wife of his is happy when pregnant. No matter what the concubine does, he never shows any anger towards her. In Xia Yan's words, this is called "ensuring the physical and mental health of pregnant women in order to give birth to healthy babies." Men should be generous and accommodating in such situations! Look at Zhen Yan, and then look at Asuma... "Truly... a world of difference!" thought Yu Ri Hong to herself. Asuma frowned, feeling somewhat unwilling. But it was indeed his fault, so he apologized to Anko. It was originally a small matter, so Anko naturally forgave him. However, they still kept their distance—Asuma smelled of smoke, which is not good for the baby, so it's better to stay away! Although she was somewhat dissatisfied with Asuma, they were still friends after all. "What have you been up to lately?" Yu Ri Hong sighed in relief and asked.
Asuma made an effort to change the subject and smiled, saying, "I recently went to the border of Rock Shinobi Village and had a fight with the Rock Shinobi... Those guys were no match at all. Once I broke into their ranks, it was a complete massacre." He boasted loudly, trying to enhance his own image. If one didn't know his level, his boasting about the massacre would be comparable to the Fourth Hokage! Yu Ri Hong cautioned, "Asuma, you've said too much... It's better to keep the mission information confidential!" Although Asuma's words were mostly self-praise, the remaining information could still be discerned by others.
In order to maintain confidentiality, Konoha also has corresponding confidentiality rules. "No problem!" Asuma waved his hand carelessly, "Anyway, the conflict on my side has already come to an end, so there won't be any leaks!" However, Yuhi Kurenai glanced at Asuma with deeper suspicion. Does the end of the conflict mean there can be no leaks? The confidentiality rules for ninjas require that secrets be kept until death! If it were just alone with oneself, some secrets could be known by ninjas of a certain level. But now they were in a commercial street! "Hey." Yuhi Kurenai frowned, showing some dissatisfaction with Asuma. Asuma had violated the rules more than once or twice, but obviously no one would specifically blame a child of the Hokage for that. Asuma continued to boast for a while, and then asked, "By the way, what have you been busy with, Kurenai?" "I've been teaching the Uchiha clan genjutsu," Yuhi Kurenai brought up her initial excuse. "Still teaching?" Asuma frowned, "It's been over two years, and you haven't finished yet?" "Well, now I have more work with the children's genjutsu enlightenment," Yuhi Kurenai nodded. "No, isn't that inappropriate?" Asuma furrowed his brow, "That's Shaihiko! He's an old pervert! It's said that he changes wives every day..." Yuhi Kurenai was somewhat dissatisfied and said, "Those are all rumors! Don't talk nonsense!"
With Uchiha having such a large number of wives and concubines, considering the accuracy rate, how can one change partners every day? It's just a rumor! "No, Yuriko, you don't understand!" Asuma shook his head, with a disdainful expression, and said, "That guy has a bad reputation. With so many beautiful women around him, he must have used some shady means..." "Asuma, don't judge a person's character based on rumors alone!" Yuriko said somewhat displeased. "How many times have you actually seen Hayato? I've known him for so long and I haven't seen him use any means!" "Is that so?" Asuma breathed a sigh of relief. "That's really good then..." "But that person's reputation is not good, and it's not suitable for you to continue staying with the Uchiha... You've been teaching for long enough, it's better to withdraw!" Withdraw?
If it was before, Yuriko had indeed prepared herself to withdraw. She even planned to bring her child with her in the form of "adopting an orphan." But now... Yuriko seemed to have gradually become accustomed to the Uchiha's life. Eating delicious food from the Uchiha, sleeping in warm rooms, listening to Hayato's gentle and soft words of love, watching the children grow up little by little. Should I really withdraw? Yuriko suddenly felt conflicted. She had become somewhat accustomed to the Uchiha's life, and her body instinctively didn't want to leave her comfort zone. But her independent nature was telling her - you should already leave the Uchiha and bring the children back home. Unfortunately, her body was sending signals of refusal.
The constant confrontation between the two made her increasingly irritable. However, Asuma did not notice the irritability of Yūhi Kurenai. He continued, "Kurenai, let me arrange a teammate for you. I feel that my previous teammate's relationship with me is not very good, so I'll kick him out and let you join!" "If your team is doing well, then I won't join," Kurenai replied, her expression even more irritated. Asuma's action of forcibly pulling her out of her comfort zone only further aggravated her irritability. "It's fine, leave it to me!" Asuma confidently said, "Anyway, I don't like him either. I'll kick him out and bring you in, it works out perfectly!" Kurenai became even more frustrated. "He is your teammate, can you really do that? Don't bother me, let me handle it myself!" "Indulging a teammate with a bad relationship, what if there are coordination issues?" Asuma snorted, then said to Kurenai, "Don't worry, I'll start working on it now. I'll have results within a week." "I said, I can handle my own affairs!" Kurenai became even more frustrated, her voice showing some impatience. This time, Asuma finally heard the tone in Kurenai's voice. His brows furrowed and he couldn't help but say, "Kurenai, you don't want to leave the Uchiha, do you?" "I—" Kurenai opened her mouth. Yes, she really didn't want to leave the Uchiha. Here, she felt extremely relaxed. There was the warmth of children, the gentleness of Natsuhiko. She didn't need to consider anything else. The Uchiha seemed to isolate all the bad things from the outside world, leaving only a space that resembled an ivory tower. This made Kurenai feel very content.
Asuma noticed the hesitation in Yūhi's eyes, and immediately a surge of anger rose within him: "Yūhi, what's so good about the Uchiha? Why do you suddenly not want to leave?" "I am..." Yūhi felt even more troubled in her heart, but found it difficult to speak. "Did that guy, Natsuhiko, do something to you?" Asuma became furious instantly. "I knew that guy wasn't a good person. I'll bring the security team and arrest him right now!" "What reason do you have to arrest someone?" Yūhi couldn't help but speak up. "Can't your temper, young master, be controlled?"
However, Asuma was struck as if by lightning. "You dare to insult me?" He widened his eyes and stared at Yūhi. "You dare to insult me because of him?" "Damn it! Have you also been deceived by that guy? I shouldn't have let you become a genjutsu teacher! Now even you have fallen for his tricks!" "Yūhi! What did Natsuhiko do to make you like this?" Asuma glared at Yūhi, as if seeing a traitor. Yūhi noticed his gaze, but it only fueled her anger. What relationship do I have with you? On what grounds do you always interfere in my affairs? On what grounds do you always make decisions for me? The anger broke through the limits of rationality. What did he do to make you like this? Yūhi retorted directly in her anger. "It's me!"