Chapter 52

Hana observed Akira, her emotions were a mix of hope, desperation, and a tinge of apprehension. She was acutely aware of the seriousness of her granddaughter's illness and the limited resources of their village. The worry etched on her face deepened as the village chief pleaded with Akira to accept their offer.

Hana recognized the depth of her father's concern, his aging features reflecting the weight of their predicament. She understood that their meager funds were solely reserved for emergencies, such as when bandits threatened the village. The loss of her husband had already burdened their family, and now with her granddaughter's illness, the situation had become dire.

As Akira, disguised as Master Rio, advised them on the complexity of her granddaughter's condition, Hana keenly observed the doctor's every word and action. She caught the secret glances directed at her, specifically at her breasts and waist. While the village chief remained oblivious, Hana sensed the hidden intentions beneath Akira's facade.

Realizing that their financial means were insufficient to support Akira's extended care, Hana felt a wave of desperation wash over her. She understood the significance of their request and the potential impact it could have on her granddaughter's life. Yet, she also recognized the imbalanced power dynamics at play. The veiled hints from Akira, combined with her suggestive gestures and words, left Hana with a growing sense of unease.

Hana hesitated, her gaze shifting between her father and Akira. She bit her lower lip, torn between the desire to secure the best possible care for her granddaughter and the discomfort of the hidden implications. Finally, she made a decision. Kneeling before Akira, she pleaded for her to stay, her voice filled with a mix of hope, vulnerability, and a hint of coyness.

Silently, Hana rose from her submissive position, she seized the opportunity to subtly reveal a part of her right breast and her delicate white neck. Blushing, she continued to plead with Akira, emphasizing that they would take care of all her needs. Hana hoped that by offering such enticements, they could secure Akira's commitment to stay and provide the necessary medical attention.

Meanwhile, Akira, caught off guard by Hana's unexpected display, made a gulping sound, momentarily affected by the provocative gesture. Composing herself, she accepted Hana's plea with politeness, masking her true intentions behind a veneer of professionalism.

As Hana stood before Akira, her emotions remained complex and conflicted. She clung to the hope that Akira's expertise would save her granddaughter's life, even as she grappled with the compromising position she found herself in. Beneath her determined facade, Hana couldn't shake off a nagging sense of unease, questioning the potential consequences of their arrangement and the true motivations behind Akira's actions.

An hour later, Akira left the side of the village chief granddaughter, seeing his worried expression she chose to begin her first step of the plan.

" It's as I have expected, I would need to constantly monitor her situation and update her prescription depending on her condition. But there is hope in completely curing her... As for the previous payment, < sight > Forget it, you should just use the money to provide the medical herbs, I will consider this as a learning opportunity, fortunately, these are common, rare ones can accelerate the process but your situation is not suitable. "

Akira's explanation gives the family hope for the future but Hana's expression was slightly nervous.

Taking advantage of the good mood, she invited them for a small massage session, at first they refuse but with her gullible tongue and the fact that she will eat and drink with their own money, the village chief reluctantly accepted.

Lying in his bed, the village chief completely relaxed under her massage while Hana was watching her, but it wouldn't stop Akira's actions of silently knocking him out.

" Miss Hana, the village chief is tired and has completely gotten to sleep, seeing his condition I say that today he will have the best sleep in his life, now it's your turn let's go to your room. "

Akira's actions didn't give Hana the chance to refute, under the calm and polite smile that was in front of her Hana could only comply, trepidations about her family's future overwhelming her.

Akira didn't let her thoughts fly, " Just lay down on the mattress please, and leave the rest to me. "

Hana obliged, still keeping her kimono but Akira didn't stop her.

Pressing her hands on her back, Akira focused on massaging her while giving her uncomfortable pain in a location before relaxing her and making it slightly pleasant.

The process continued for three hours and then Hana was also asleep, living Akira alone awake in the house.

Assured that they are asleep, she unlocked her chakra before summoning three Shadow clones.

Akira didn't need to talk before they understood their mission.

A reconnaissance while taking note of any passing Uchiha.