Chapter 256: A Night for Three

Shizune opened the door.

She stood at the entrance, slightly bending over to take off her high heels.

Shinho stood behind her, silently admiring his secretary in her black stockings and tight skirt.

A sudden thought crossed his mind.

"Shizune-nee."

Shinho stepped forward and gently pressed his right hand against the fabric of her skirt.

The material felt soft and supple beneath his fingers.

"I'm changing my shoes," Shizune shot him a glare and said.

"I need your help with something," Shinho cleared his throat and said sincerely.

"What do you need help with?" Shizune placed her heels into the shoe cabinet and turned to face him.

With a slight push, Shinho pulled her into his arms, their bodies pressed close together.

Shinho lowered his head and slid his hands under her skirt, feeling the smooth texture of her stockings.

"Tsunade-sama is here. You can do whatever you want later tonight," Shizune yelped in surprise, grabbing his wrists and whispering nervously.

Shinho leaned in and whispered something into her ear.

Shizune's pupils constricted instantly.

"That's impossible!" she instinctively refused.

"Shizune-nee..." Shinho kissed her lips lightly and asked, "Are you sure?"

"Even if I agree, Tsunade-sama won't!" Shizune huffed in frustration.

"I'll handle sensei," Shinho assured her with a firm gaze.

Under his burning, expectant stare, Shizune's resolve began to waver. Her grip on his clothes tightened.

Even though she knew he was coaxing her, she couldn't help but feel swayed.

Shinho stepped forward and embraced her tighter, their lips pressing together once more.

Shizune's hesitant expression quickly melted into a dazed one.

The next second, her body stiffened as she hastily pushed Shinho away.

She turned, only to see Tsunade standing there with an amused smirk.

Hearing the door open but seeing no one enter, Tsunade had come to investigate, only to stumble upon their intimate moment in the entryway.

"I-I'm going to cook!" Shizune stammered and fled to the kitchen, flustered.

"Good evening, sensei," Shinho greeted Tsunade with a smile.

"How can you be so shameless?" Tsunade asked, raising an eyebrow at his nonchalant demeanor.

"Why should I be ashamed?" Shinho replied seriously, "We're family, aren't we?"

"Scoundrel!" Tsunade stomped on his foot in irritation.

Shinho felt the softness and coolness of her bare sole but paid it no mind.

His gaze shifted downward, to her full, rosy lips.

"Wait—" Tsunade's expression changed, but it was too late.

Her words were cut off by Shinho's kiss.

Unsurprisingly, he breached the castle gates.

Tsunade shot him an exasperated glare.

He had just kissed Shizune and now moved on to her.

But soon, she pushed aside all distracting thoughts.

Her loose neckline exposed a glimpse of fair skin that heaved slightly with her breathing.

Shinho's hands crept upward, testing the weight of her "honesty."

"Later... Tonight," Tsunade finally managed to break free.

In that moment, she understood exactly how Shizune felt earlier.

"Hmm," Shinho withdrew his hands from under her clothes.

Tsunade was a little surprised.

He's being obedient today?

Tsunade plopped down on the couch, looking content as she crossed her long, shapely legs.

"So, what's your plan regarding the Akatsuki and the alliance of the great ninja villages?" she asked.

"There's no need for any grand plan. We'll just fight," Shinho replied, lying beside her with his head resting on her shoulder.

"You may be powerful, but Konoha can't match their combined forces," Tsunade said with a slight frown, "A single mistake could result in heavy losses."

"Don't worry. That won't happen," Shinho assured her, resting his chin on her shoulder. His gaze wandered downward to the snow-white expanse below.

"If you say so." Tsunade didn't question him further.

She trusted Shinho more than Shizune did.

Besides, as Hokage, Shinho wouldn't recklessly endanger Konoha.

"Is it that mesmerizing?" Tsunade chuckled as she noticed where his gaze had settled.

"It is," Shinho replied sincerely, "Every part of you is beautiful."

Hearing him emphasize "every part," Tsunade suddenly thought of something, and a faint blush appeared on her cheeks.

Shinho was momentarily stunned, instinctively swallowing as he looked at her.

At that moment, she was like a ripe peach exuding a tantalizing fragrance.

But it wasn't time yet, he would have to endure for now and wait for the night's grand plan.

…

Nightfall came.

The last rays of sunlight faded completely from the sky.

Shizune emerged from the kitchen carrying bowls and chopsticks.

She cast a glance at Shinho and Tsunade, who were sitting close together, and couldn't help but feel a pang of envy.

It wasn't jealousy, it was admiration.

Shinho always showed his affectionate side when he was with Tsunade.

But when he was with her, he was so domineering.

Not that she disliked it, she just wished he'd lean on her sometimes too.

Shizune suspected it was because of her figure.

Shinho loved to bury his head in Tsunade's embrace.

She sighed softly and said, "Come eat."

Dinner was as simple as always, without extravagance or waste.

After finishing the meal, Shizune tidied the table and carried the dishes back to the kitchen.

"Sensei, have you mastered those forbidden medical techniques yet?" Shinho asked, looking at Tsunade lounging on the couch.

He was referring to the technique they obtained from Shinno.

"Already mastered them a while ago."

Tsunade cast a glance at him and asked, "Are you worried that something might happen to me in the upcoming war?"

"With your strength, sensei, nothing will go wrong," Shinho shook his head and replied.

Compared to the Tsunade from the original storyline, the current Tsunade was far more powerful.

With the Wood Charm Gu, other Gu's in her hand, the forbidden medical jutsu, and her Yin Seal, her recovery abilities were maxed out.

Madara had not been revived, and Nagato had already joined Konoha.

The only threats to her were Obito, Black Zetsu, and the Fourth Raikage, very few ninja posed any real danger in this war.

To truly kill her was nearly impossible.

Perhaps Black Zetsu could try to outwit her with some unexpected mind games, but Shinho was confident that Black Zetsu's primary targets were either himself or Nagato.

Until then, Black Zetsu wouldn't reveal his trump cards prematurely and risk alerting them.

"That's more like it."

A satisfied smile tugged at the corners of Tsunade's lips.

Seeing her pleased expression, Shinho couldn't help but chuckle softly.

She's adorable.

Not lingering in the living room any longer, he returned to his room to continue working on his Land of Fire Development Plan.

…

Time passed.

Shinho's brow suddenly twitched.

A faint ripple spread through the air.

The next second, a flash of blue light appeared.

Ichikishima-hime's petite form materialized before him.

She performed a hand sign and pulled out a scroll.

"Master!" Ichikishima-hime said eagerly, "This is the map of Ryūchi Cave."

Following Shinho's orders, she had returned to Ryūchi Cave to retrieve it.

"Not bad," Shinho remarked as he patted her head, noticing her expectant look as if seeking praise.

Upon learning of the anti-Konoha alliance, Shinho had been devising ways to increase Konoha's odds of victory.

Aside from the Tenseigan on the moon, Ryūchi Cave was undeniably a significant potential asset.

Of the three great summoning realms, Mount Myōboku was the most active.

Its displayed strength was formidable, with Gamabunta and the other toads demonstrating astonishing combat and utility capabilities.

They could even hold their own against tailed beasts and dispatch regular ninja with ease.

Ryūchi Cave, on the other hand, had only shown a few notable snakes, such as Manda and Aoda.

In the original series, it never fully mobilized its forces.

The combined strength of Ryūchi Cave, while not necessarily surpassing Konoha or Kumogakure, was at least comparable to Kirigakure.

Shinho unrolled the scroll depicting the layout of Ryūchi Cave.

The locations of the White Snake Sage, Tagitsuhime, Tagorihime, Manda, and Garaga were all clearly marked.

It was incredibly detailed.

Ichikishima-hime had perfectly betrayed her homeland.

Shinho closed the scroll.

After his battle with Nagato, he was confident in the strength of his Six-Armed Heavenly Zombie King form.

While the precise power of the White Snake Sage was unknown, Shinho was certain it couldn't surpass that of the Sage of Six Paths.

If those sages had truly possessed such fearsome strength, they wouldn't have feared Kaguya Ōtsutsuki.

Still, to be cautious, Shinho decided to bring Nagato and Sasuke along.

"Master." Ichikishima-hime floated in front of him.

Her legs, clad in white stockings, swung nervously in the air.

Her toes peeked through the sheer fabric, rosy and delicate.

She raised her head slightly, looking up at Shinho with wide, longing eyes.

A blush tinted her cheeks.

She's really hungry, huh?

"Do whatever you want," Shinho said, diverting his gaze. "Just don't disturb me while I work."

Ichikishima-hime's eyes lit up.

She understood the hidden meaning in Shinho's words.

After a brief moment of thought, she half-knelt, her small mouth slightly open.

Her body leaned forward, her long legs bending as her cheeks puffed out in delight.

Shinho exhaled deeply.

Ignoring the diligent Ichikishima-hime, he resumed his contemplations.

The room fell silent except for the faint sounds she made.

Ichikishima-hime wiped the sweat from her forehead.

Her delicate face was flushed, beads of sweat trailing down her pale skin, past the curves of her neck, and vanishing beneath her collar.

Shinho paused briefly.

His mind went blank for a moment.

It felt like his thoughts had hit a mental dead end.

A few seconds later, he snapped back to reality.

His thoughts flowed smoothly once more.

"That's enough for today," Shinho said, setting his pen down.

Although Ichikishima-hime was charming, she didn't quite compare to Tsunade or Shizune.

Besides, he had a grand plan for tonight, if it succeeded, his bliss would reach new heights.

"Eh?" Ichikishima-hime tilted her head instinctively.

Her pale cheeks were still tinged red, and her bewildered expression made her look clueless.

"Tomorrow." Shinho traced a finger across the corner of her lips as he spoke.

Ichikishima-hime reluctantly nodded.

…

It was already 9 PM.

Shinho left his room.

In the living room, Tsunade had just finished her bath and was drying her hair.

As for Shizune, she was nowhere to be seen.

After a quick glance, Shinho headed to the bathroom.

When he returned from his shower, Tsunade had already gone back to her room.

A smile crept onto his face.

Normally, he would seek out Shizune first, then Tsunade, but not this time.

Shinho pushed the door open directly.

Tsunade was sitting on the bed, holding a pair of black stockings in her hands.

She blinked in surprise when she saw him.

What's going on?

"Where's Shizune?" Tsunade asked as she slid her foot into the black stockings.

She usually didn't wear stockings, but she couldn't resist Shinho's preferences.

So, while she didn't wear them during the day, she wore them at night.

"Shizune-nee was really tired today, so she went to bed early," Shinho replied, his gaze fixed on her every movement.