Chapter 172 » Mikoto's Little Trick! Time is Running Out, Master!

"Ahhh! Master! Slow down a bit, will you?"

"Huff, huff, huff!!"

The fierce wind whipped against Tsunade and Kushina's faces. This sensation of free fall almost made them nauseous.

Woosh!

And suddenly, everything stopped.

Their bodies felt much lighter, the falling sensation vanishing. It wasn't until Yusuke spoke that they understood what had happened.

"You scream too loudly." He chided near their ears, causing both to calm down slightly, "Is this better?"

Looking around, Tsunade saw everything upside down as they fell. Still, the sight reminded her of their first flight, with the blue sky and approaching clouds.

Kushina, experiencing this peaceful view for the first time, felt her heart rate slow. Her grip on his arm tightened.

Changing their position, Yusuke now appeared to be "lying down", with the two women clinging tightly to him above. Remarkably, the wind — which should have been unbearably strong — felt like a cool breeze thanks to his chakra barrier.

"I want a reward for my kindness."

Clearly, he wouldn't let this go without some mischief. He was enjoying himself, after all!

"Hmph!" x2

Kushina and Tsunade snorted in unison, tempted to pinch him for his antics. Yet, they could only comply with his request.

While one occupied his mouth, the other began her ministrations further down.

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Several minutes later, on the rooftop of the ANBU headquarters in Kirigakure.

"Phew..." Yusuke let out a gentle sigh. He lowered his head, looking at Tsunade and Kushina who were tightly hugging him, "Alright, you two. We've arrived at our destination. You can let go now."

The two women slowly opened their eyes.

After giving him a satisfactory reward, they had been gazing at the distant landscape while using him as a pillow. With the breeze and the view, along with his hands caressing their heads, they had fallen asleep — even if it was just for a minute or two until they landed.

That's why they were now looking at him angrily for having disturbed their sleep!

"Still looking? If you keep it up, I swear... Want to bet I'll take you for another high-altitude operation?" He whispered gently near their earlobes, sensing the looks from Kushina and Tsunade.

The moment his words fell, the cheeks of both women simultaneously turned bright red!

They wanted to fly again, but not for that reason! Did this man never get tired?

"Hmph!!" x2

The two left without looking back. They both knew if they didn't leave now, it was quite possible that Yusuke would really grab them and take them back up into the sky. At that point, they truly wouldn't have anywhere to escape to.

Tsunade and Kushina, covering their burning cheeks, quickly made their getaway!

"Tsk tsk..." Yusuke clicked his tongue, glancing at the retreating figures of his women.

He then raised his head and leapt upward!

Bang! Bang! Bang!

In an instant, he broke the sound barrier, flying directly towards Konoha at several times the speed of sound!

After all, Mikoto was still waiting for him in Konoha.

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Konoha. Inside a high-class luxury reception room.

Mikoto stood gracefully by the window, her face flushed red as she waited for Yusuke to come pick her up.

Originally, he had planned to leave Tsunade in Konoha waiting for him. He would then take Mikoto and Kushina, the two best friends, to Kirigakure first.

However, Mikoto suggested that she would stay here to tidy up properly, letting Yusuke take the other two back first.

And now, in the spacious luxury room, only she remained.

Bang!

A loud gust of wind sounded above Konoha!

Soon after, a figure slowly descended from the sky, landing in front of the window.

Yusuke looked at Mikoto standing by the window.

Hm? Something's not right. The smile on this woman's lips and that slightly dangerous curve — what could this mean?

He slowly landed in front of her, gazing into her beautiful eyes filled with love.

"What's wrong? Could it be..." Yusuke gently extended his right hand and pinched her cheek.

"Mmm..." Mikoto skillfully took a step forward and hugged him, burying her head in his chest, "During the time you took Tsunade to Iwa, I... missed you so much."

In her voice, there was a hint of jealousy.

"Ah, Mikoto. It's still this after all." Yusuke raised an eyebrow, "First sending Tsunade and Kushina away, and then…"

Mikoto glanced lightly at him.

"Master~ We don't have much time, you know."

He casually waved his hand.

"No rush. It's fine if we go back a bit later."

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Kirigakure. Another week had passed.

In a forest near the edge of the village, atop a huge rock.

"Black Zetsu, have you sensed Kakuzu and Sasori?" Obito's voice now carried a hint of impatience.

He didn't know when Yusuke would return to Kiri. Therefore, the speed of this tailed beast capture operation had to meet three criteria: fast, precise, and ruthless!

Yet now, even the first "fast" criterion had not been achieved.

"No sign of them..." Black Zetsu shook his head slightly. Then, in a low, hoarse voice, he added, "Could it be... Kakuzu and Sasori have discovered our true purpose? So... they chose to desert at the last moment?"

His analysis made Obito's expression even grimmer. He slowly raised his head, looking at the dimly lit sky.

"Wait until sunset." He muttered, "If they still haven't arrived here by then, I'll use the Projection Technique to contact them."

Black Zetsu, hearing this, also remained silent.

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"Big Brother Kisame, Kirigakure is way more impressive than my Iwagakure! Coming here feels like I've arrived in heaven! Yeah!"

At the gates of Kirigakure, Deidara was returning with Kisame and Mangetsu from Konoha.

At this moment, he saw the magnificent Kiri and was completely stunned! This level of prosperity far exceeded his understanding!

Even Konoha probably couldn't compare to the current Mist Village, right?

The legendary Village of the Bloody Mist was said to be filled with darkness everywhere. Yet now, it was such an extremely luxurious place. Could this really be that "Village of Darkness"?!

"Let's get moving." Kisame glanced at Deidara behind him.

This guy's personality was way too excitable, wasn't it?

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