Chapter 14: Aftermath

Sasuke and Yasaka returned to their home, with Yasaka holding onto Sasuke's arm, finding comfort in the closeness between them. Before they reached home, they were met by Yasaka's team of skilled yokai, who had efficiently cleaned up the scene, erasing any traces of the recent fight. They also brought back the numerous containers that held the smuggled items.

"I will have to inform Amaterasu-sama about this situation as a group of rogues are targeting the Shinto pantheon," said Yasaka. She knew the Shinto Pantheon was neutral in the supernatural world, but the fact that a group of rouges were able to easily smuggle war items was red flag.

Sasuke nodded and thought, "Amaterasu will most likely have a better idea of the group coming into her territory." Over these few months, Yasaka and her helped him settle in this world. "Trusting her seems to be no problem now, as she will also be my key to reviving my family."

"Yasaka, it's best I extract Victor's memories before you contact Amaterasu. He will most likely have the name of the group he was a part of." Sasuke suggested. "I know you are a capable leader. You must have already figured out that the original owner of these items purpose are."

As Yasaka's mood turned serious, she and Sasuke found themselves seated on a couch, with Yasaka resting her head on Sasuke's shoulder. "Thanks, Sasuke, you are really helping me out so much."

Sasuke replied smoothly, "This was an agreement we made, but I am also happy to help you." However, Yasaka had another way to show her appreciation. She sat up straight and playfully offered Sasuke a lap pillow, tapping her thighs as an invitation.

Sasuke was taken aback by the unexpected gesture and didn't quite know how to respond. With a simple sound of affirmation, "Hn," he accepted Yasaka's offer. Yasaka giggled joyfully as Sasuke laid his head on her thighs. She began to stroke his hair, providing him comfort and enjoying their presence together.

Sasuke, with his head resting on Yasaka's thigh, felt a deep sense of relaxation. "Her thighs fell really soft. Do couples do these things?" Sasuke thought that the sensation of Yasaka's fingers stroking his hair was incredibly soothing. However, he still had conflicting thoughts about Yasaka loving him back.

Thoughts about Yasaka's feelings for him and the complexities of their relationship momentarily faded away. Sasuke surrendered himself to the comfort and tranquility of the moment, his body succumbing to a state of deep relaxation.

As Sasuke's eyelids grew heavy, his body gradually let go of its ninja-trained vigilance. He found himself drifting into a peaceful slumber, guided by the gentle strokes from Yasaka. A serene smile graced Yasaka's face as she watched Sasuke's eyes close. "Sweet dreams, Sasuke," she whispered, bringing her face closer to his and planting a tender kiss on his cheek.

Following his actions, Yasaka, too decided it was time to rest. With Sasuke by her side, they both peacefully drifted off to sleep, embracing the warmth and wholesomeness of their shared moment.

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As the morning sun gently illuminated the room, Sasuke's eyes began to flutter open. Confusion washed over him as he realized he couldn't recall falling asleep. His gaze met Yasaka's face, adorned with a beautiful smile and her golden hair glowing in the sunlight. "Good morning, Sasuke," she greeted him in an adorable manner.

Recalling the lap pillow he had received, Sasuke quickly got up and sat next to Yasaka, expressing his apologies for inconveniencing her. "I'm sorry for disturbing your sleep, Yasaka. I'm sure you didn't get much rest," he apologized sincerely.

Yasaka couldn't help but giggle, well aware of Sasuke's limited understanding of romantic dynamics. "I had a wonderful night's sleep too, Sasuke. You don't need to worry. I enjoyed it just as much as you did," she reassured him with a mischievous wink.

Blushing slightly in embarrassment, Sasuke acknowledged his own enjoyment of the experience. "Well, in any case, let me meet the captured leader as I anticipated," he insisted. However, Yasaka playfully wagged her finger from side to side. "No, no, we have to have breakfast first," she interjected, emphasizing the importance of starting their day with a shared meal.

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After breakfast, in the dimly lit underground corridor, lined with fortified cells, Sasuke and Yasaka made their way towards a specific cell. The atmosphere was eerie, with only the flickering torches casting faint light on the stone walls.

Each cell was heavily guarded by layers of magical spells, ensuring the prisoners had no chance of escape. These cells were designed to contain even the most powerful beings, capable of housing ultimate-class individuals.

Inside one of the cells, Sasuke and Yasaka stood before the captured leader of the group they had apprehended. The man appeared lifeless, his face was dull and devoid of any signs of life or communication since their arrival.

Sasuke, not caring about Victor's condition, made his way to him. He placed his hand on his head and activated one of his Rinnegan abilities. Harnessing the power of the Human Path, Sasuke focused his chakra and let it flow through his hand and into the man's consciousness.

As he released his grip, a blue soul emerged from the man, accompanied by agonizing screams. Sasuke absorbed the soul, acquiring Victor's memories. With a thud, the lifeless body collapsed to the ground. Sasuke remained silent, his mind filled with the memories he had just obtained.

Sasuke completed the process of absorbing the memories but felt a sense of disappointment as he sighed deeply. The information he obtained from the man's memories was minimal and of little use.

Yasaka observed the entire ordeal in silence. Her previous knowledge of Sasuke's power did not prepare her for witnessing his soul-related ability. "I cannot wait to know about you, Sasuke," she thought affectionately.

"Any useful information, Sasuke-kun?" asked Yasaka. But Sasuke had been creating many scenarios combining Victor's memories and correlating them to the containers. With a serious expression, he nodded as he deduced the organization's true objective.

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