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Chapter 130 The Life I Want, Water Sand Cutting
Chapter 130 The Life I Want, Water Sand Cutting
Sawtooth left, leaving only Sosuke and Kaori in the hall.
The atmosphere quieted down.
Kaori stood there, somewhat worried. She didn't know what her fate would hold.
"Boss, I—"
"sit."
Sosuke pointed to the sofa.
Kaori sat down, her back ramrod straight.
"I've already taken care of the punishment for you in advance."
Sosuke picked up a document.
"Given that you carried out an S-rank mission alone to infiltrate the Land of Rain and gather intelligence, the village has decided to rescind your death sentence."
Kaori breathed a sigh of relief.
"but----"
Sosuke then changed the subject.
"Because of your previous violations, you can't return to the Dark Division. Your name has been removed from the Dark Division's roster."
Kaori's eyes dimmed slightly.
That was the place she had fought for half her life, the symbol of her glory. Now, it's all gone.
"However, this is also a good thing."
Sosuke walked up to her and handed her a new document.
"This is your retirement application form. I've already filled it out for you and stamped it."
"The reason is that the chakra pathways were damaged due to battle wounds, making it impossible for him to continue carrying out ninja missions."
"The village hasn't approved your retirement, but they've allowed you to take a leave of absence—an indefinite leave. In other words, it's semi-retirement."
Kaori took the paper.
Semi-retired.
For a ninja, this means the end of their career.
But for a mother, this means—
"You can go home now."
Sosuke's voice softened.
"You can pick Xiyan up from school every day, teach her swordsmanship, and sleep with her."
"You are no longer a tool of Konoha. You are simply an employee of the Takaya Trading Company, my protector, and Yugao's mother."
Kaori's tears fell onto the paper.
"Thanks----"
She choked up.
"Really—thank you so much."
Sosuke reached out and gently wiped away the tears on her cheeks.
"Go take a shower. Wash away the fatigue of the journey."
"Get a good night's sleep tonight."
Kaori nodded.
She bowed deeply, then went up to the second floor. Her steps were much lighter.
The bathroom was filled with steam.
Kaori sat in the bathtub.
Hot water washed over her shoulders, carrying away the chill and fatigue that had accumulated over the past month.
She looked at her own body.
This body is covered in scars. Some are old, and some are new.
It's a ninja's badge of honor, but also a woman's flaw.
"it's over----"
She closed her eyes and rested her head against the side of the tub.
No more running around in the rainy night, no more worrying about being shot from behind.
This sense of security almost made her fall asleep in the bathtub.
*Splash* She stood up and dried herself.
She changed into a clean white yukata.
She went back to her bedroom.
Push open the door.
Sosuke was leaning against the headboard, reading a book. He had removed his blindfold, revealing his eerie left eye.
This was the first time she had ever seen this terrifying eye with her own eyes. But she remained calm.
Hearing the door open, Sosuke put down his book.
"Are you done washing?"
"Um.
""
Kaori was a little shy.
Although they had a relationship, it was more of a contractual agreement, a distorted form of catharsis.
Now, they live a peaceful life. This atmosphere is more like that of a married couple.
She walked to the bedside and knelt down.
Her long, damp hair cascaded over her shoulders, exuding the scent of shower gel.
"Boss, your eyes—"
She looked into Sosuke's left eye. The white snake seemed to be dormant, coiled motionless in its eye socket.
"Is it scary?"
"No." Kaori shook her head.
She reached out and gently touched the cold eye socket with her fingertips.
"It is part of your strength. It is also the price you paid for survival."
"It breaks my heart."
Sosuke grabbed her hand.
"Don't worry about it. This eye is very useful."
He pulled Kaori into his arms.
Kaori obediently nestled against his chest.
"Now that the saw teeth are gone, isn't it unsafe here?" she asked softly.
"Won't."
Sosuke's hand slid down her back.
"Ryoma is still here. The Anbu are still here. You are here too. And—"
"I am no longer someone to be slaughtered."
The yukata slipped off.
Under the warm yellow light, this ninja's body, honed through countless trials, bore many scars.
Those scars did not ruin her beauty; instead, they added a kind of broken allure.
"Is your injury healed?"
Sosuke's fingers traced a new scar on her ribs.
"It doesn't hurt anymore."
Kaori hugged him tightly.
"As long as I'm by your side—it won't hurt."
The night was deep.
Outside the window, the cold wind howled, but inside, spring was in full bloom.
This is a belated consolation.
For Kaori, this was the greatest reward she had received after crawling back from hell.
She is this man's woman.
This sense of belonging allowed her to completely open up, both physically and mentally, and accept everything about Sosuke.
the next day.
When Kaori woke up, it was already noon.
The seat next to me was empty.
She got up and dressed. Her body ached a little, but the fatigue was gone, and she felt full of energy.
She walked out of the room.
Laughter came from downstairs. It was Xiyan's laughter.
"Hahaha! Amazing! This little water bird can actually fly!"
Kaori walked to the top of the stairs.
In the hall, Sosuke was sitting on the sofa.
A crystal-clear waterbird floats on his fingertips, circling around the evening glory.
Xiyan clapped her hands excitedly, trying to catch it, but the waterbird nimbly dodged.
This is a transformation of the Water Escape technique.
Sosuke is using this method to practice self-control and, incidentally, to amuse the children.
"Mom! You're awake!"
Yugao saw Kaori and called out happily.
"Uncle Sosuke is amazing! He can do magic tricks!"
Kaori watched this scene with a gentle gaze. This was the life she wanted.
"woke up?"
Sosuke dispersed the water birds, and the water flowed into the cup next to him.
There's some food left in the kitchen. We can just heat it up and eat.
"Um.
""
Kaori walked downstairs.
"I'm taking Xiyan to the hospital for a follow-up check-up this afternoon."
"Go. I'll have Ryoma send two insect clones to follow you. Even though it's in the village, be careful. Don't hold a grudge against him for what happened last time," Sousuke instructed.
"Yes."
Kaori entered the kitchen.
Sosuke watched her retreating figure before looking away.
The cozy time has come to an end. Next up is work time.
He stood up and walked towards the basement.
Chiba was already there waiting for him.
"Mr. Sosuke."
Chiba held a data report in his hand.
"Research on the nature transformation of Water Release chakra has made new progress."
"Oh? What's the progress?"
"The high-pressure water jet theory you mentioned earlier."
Chiba pointed to a steel plate on the lab bench.
There is a small hole in the steel plate, with a smooth cut.
"If we rely solely on chakra compression, it consumes too much energy and is difficult to sustain."
"But I discovered that if other media are added to the water—"
Chiba picked up a small bottle. It contained silver powder.
"Metal powder".
"If we don't just use water, but instead use a high-speed flow of water to move metal powder—"
"This becomes water-jet cutting."
"Cutting power increased tenfold, chakra consumption reduced by half."
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Sousuke's eyes lit up. This was the allure of scientific ninjutsu.
No longer limited to traditional chakra clashes, but using physical and chemical principles to improve ninjutsu.
Moreover—metal powder is readily available to him!
"Then let's give it a try."
Sosuke walked to the lab table.
"I want to transform my water escape technique into an indestructible saw."
But in the shadowy corner of Konoha.
root base.
Danzo listened to his subordinates' report.
"Has the serrated edge left Konoha again?"
"Has Kaori Uzuki semi-retired? Become a housewife?"
Danzo sneered.
"Sousuke Takaya—so composed. He protects his weakness—"
"You think I can't do anything to you just like that?"
-
Danzo leaned on his cane, a sinister glint in his single eye.
"The battle at the front is intense, and Konoha needs more manpower."
"Sousuke Takaya—your title of Special Jonin didn't come for nothing."
"I'll show you that no one in this village can escape unscathed."
"Pass down the order."
"Prepare a new recall order."
"This time, I want him to deliver supplies to the northern battlefield, which is the most dangerous place."
"If he dies on the battlefield—then his legacy and the results of his clandestine research will all go to the Root. Even the Dark Guard cannot stop me—"
"However, before that, the restraining order against him must be lifted—"