Although Yugao was an ANBU member and Minato Namikaze's subordinate, Lin Yu still chose to rendezvous with Samui and the others halfway instead of taking her directly to the Eternal Life Base.
In the Land of Lightning, towering peaks soaring into the clouds were common, and the mountain paths were winding and rugged. Ordinary people would never visit the Land of Lightning for tourism; one wrong step could lead to a village-wide funeral and a wife remarrying.
"Why are you so slow, Lin Yu?"
Since they weren't part of an organization or on a diplomatic mission, Yagura's address for Lin Yu was no longer "Boss." Perhaps it was because something was about to happen soon, which made her subconsciously want to close the distance between them.
Lin Yu smiled and greeted Samui and Yagura, "Sorry, I saw a bunch of ants blocking the road on the way..."
Samui crossed her arms, her gaze directed towards the shadows of the trees behind Lin Yu, and pouted, "I think it was a beauty blocking the road."
Yugao appeared from behind a tree with a blank expression, saying faintly, "I am under orders from the Hokage to observe Master Lin Yu's every move at all times. You can just pretend I don't exist."
Samui from the Hidden Cloud Village and Yagura from the Hidden Sand Village were both top beauties in the Cloud and Sand, respectively. As an ANBU ninja, Yugao had naturally seen their profiles.
But looking at this, it seemed they also had something going on with Master Lin Yu.
Thinking of this, Yugao's eyes became angry again. She thought she wouldn't have to listen to that enchanting voice after leaving the village, but unexpectedly... she had still underestimated Lin Yu!
Samui rubbed her slightly aching shoulder and said with mild dissatisfaction, "I only booked three concert tickets, I'm not taking care of hers!"
Another beautiful woman with a cool temperament from the Hidden Leaf. It was highly likely she would be taken by Lin Yu soon.
Samui was indignant. Didn't he see the two beauties already in the organization?!
Instead of going for the ones who were ripe and even willing to tie themselves up and be fed to him, he had to seek out others. Wasn't the "home-grown" flower just as fragrant!
Yugao said coldly, "I am not interested in any concerts. I am simply following orders."
"I hope so!"
Seeing that Samui and Yugao were on the verge of a confrontation, Lin Yu quickly stood between them to ease the atmosphere.
"Why don't you two fight?"
Yugao: ...
Samui: ...
Both women turned their heads and snorted coldly. They hadn't felt particularly fond of each other when they first met.
Yugao was angry, mistaking them for Lin Yu's women and fearing they would bother her again tonight.
Samui's reason was simpler. She didn't even know what number she was in line. If this purple-haired woman surpassed her, wouldn't Samui lose face!
Yagura stood to the side without speaking. Despite her fiery personality, she appeared quite shy at this moment, her palms already sweating the moment she saw Lin Yu.
They had only met a short while ago, so why was she so nervous? Yagura covered her slightly flushed face and took a few breaths, forcing herself to calm down. She absolutely couldn't let them see through her!
*Slap*, a hand landed on Yagura's shoulder, causing her to instinctively cry out.
"Yagura, are you feeling unwell?" Lin Yu frowned. Why did Yagura seem different from usual today?
"That, that... I..."
Already harboring a secret in her heart, and now being stared at by her target, Yagura, who was not good at lying, immediately became stammering.
"Yagura, she, she's got her period!"
Seeing her good sister in trouble, Samui immediately ran over and stood in front of her.
This woman Yagura, she was usually so dependable, why was she so flustered when it came to important matters.
"She's got her period?" Lin Yu didn't react at first. But upon seeing Yagura's slightly flushed cheeks, he suddenly thought of that thing women got every month.
No wonder he felt Yagura was acting strangely. So that was the reason.
Lin Yu gave a knowing look and said, "Do you need any help? My medical skills are quite..."
"Mind your own business when it comes to women's affairs!"
Samui spat fiercely, her expression looking cute but fierce. If this guy really tried to help, wouldn't they be exposed!
"Yagura, let's go, don't mind him!"
"Mhm..."
Yagura responded softly and was then pulled by Samui into the Land of Lightning.
Lin Yu was bewildered. Samui from the organization was usually not like this. She spoke very little and was quite nice to him, sometimes even warming his hands.
What was wrong with her today? Could she also be on her period?
"Yugao, let's follow them. Samui and Yagura are actually quite nice people, you..."
Yugao snorted and glided past Lin Yu, her body disappearing into the surrounding woods.
Could Yugao also be on her period?
...
Two days later, the four arrived at the Hidden Cloud Village, built atop a mountain peak. Since Lin Yu and the others hadn't concealed their movements, the Fourth Raikage, Ay, personally greeted them at the entrance.
There was no other way. After witnessing the strength of the Leaf ninja and Lin Yu, Ay had to admit that this era belonged to the Leaf. However, this did not mean that the Hidden Cloud would submit to the Leaf.
Upon seeing Samui, Ay felt a slight awkwardness, but it was fleeting. He would never regret the decision he made back then.
Samui's gaze was calm. Upon returning to the Hidden Cloud Village, she felt neither resentment nor joy. Perhaps there was resentment in the past, but it had long since dissipated with her more than ten years of experience in the Eternal Life Organization.
Samui even felt grateful to the Raikage for helping her find an organization that gave her a home-like warmth.
Suddenly, Samui zoned out for a moment. When Lin Yu specifically asked for her back then, did he already have intentions towards her?
Damn him! He had been eyeing her ten years ago, so why was it so difficult for him to even touch or kiss her now!
"You said... you are here to watch a concert?"
Ay looked horrified. Even though Killer Bee was his favorite sworn brother, he wouldn't dare to listen to that torturous concert. It would drive one mad!
Lin Yu's smile remained unchanged, "That's right, but there are four of us and only three concert tickets. I wonder if you could..."
*Smack!*
A stack of concert tickets appeared in Ay's hand. He said helplessly, "I have to promote it for him, even more than for myself. Don't even talk about selling them, I can't even give them away. These are all for you."
Knowing the purpose of Lin Yu and the others' visit to the Hidden Cloud Village, Ay didn't linger and returned to the Raikage's building with Tsuchidai and others.
Lin Yu glanced at the concert time and said to the three, "There's still some time before the concert. I'll go see if there are any earplugs... and drinks and snacks!"
"No!"
Upon hearing Lin Yu was going to buy drinks, Samui immediately interrupted, "Yagura and I will go for the drinks. You take your little follower woman to buy food, and book a hotel. Splitting up will be faster!"
Without waiting for Lin Yu's agreement, she pulled Yagura and disappeared into the crowd.
Lin Yu's expression was strange. Samui definitely had a problem. Going to see Killer Bee's concert was the biggest mistake. Could anyone listen to that thing?
It would be more practical to buy some earplugs first.
"Yugao, let's go. Let's get a room first."
"One room?"
Yugao pointed at herself in disbelief, angered, "Do you want me to sleep on the roof!"
"If that's the case, then sleeping together isn't impossible..."