Chapter 25: Kurenai Yuhi Joins the Queue

After the incident, Natsuhane hurried to Konoha Hospital. He was deeply concerned about Akishi Inuzuka's safety. Fortunately, Akishi was not in any serious danger, but she was very weak. She had spent over five exhausting hours in labor to bring their child into the world safely.

When Natsuhane walked into the hospital room, Akishi immediately asked, "Natsuhane! I heard someone tried to kill you while I was giving birth. Are you alright? Let me see if you're hurt…"

Natsuhane smiled, walking to her bedside and turning around to show he was unharmed. "Heh, see? I'm perfectly fine. I'm more worried about you. The doctor said you expended a lot of energy during childbirth. Don't get excited, just rest."

Seeing that Natsuhane was indeed okay, Akishi let out a sigh of relief. "Who tried to kill you? Have you found out? They must have a lot of guts to attack you in the village! Once I recover, I'll make them pay!"

"Haha, didn't I tell you not to get worked up? You just need to focus on getting better. The matter is resolved; it was Danzo who wanted me dead."

"What?" Akishi's pale lips parted in shock. Though weak, her expression was filled with surprise. "Why would that old man Danzo want to kill you? Wait, something doesn't add up…"

Realizing the inconsistencies, Akishi's expression turned contemplative. Knowing Danzo's methods, if he truly wanted Natsuhane dead, it seemed impossible for him to survive.

Natsuhane gently kissed her forehead and explained everything that had happened, including the secret of Danzo's arm covered in Sharingan.

Akishi was stunned, taking a long time to process the information. She had always known Danzo was not a good person, but she never imagined he had committed so many atrocities against the Uchiha clan. Being married into the Uchiha meant she was now one of them, and a deep-seated hatred for Danzo began to grow within her.

But more than anything, she was amazed at Natsuhane's strength. "Husband, you're so powerful…" Akishi felt a surge of pride, not upset that Natsuhane had hidden his strength from her. She understood that he had done so out of necessity.

"I'm glad I married the right man…"

After this incident, she was certain that her family, the Inuzuka clan, would no longer resent her for marrying Natsuhane.

Natsuhane grinned mischievously and whispered in her ear, "Of course, don't you know how strong I am?"

Akishi's cheeks turned crimson at his words. Since becoming pregnant, they had not been intimate for a long time, and she missed it terribly. With Natsuhane's teasing, she felt a longing she couldn't ignore.

"Help me up. I'm still capable!"

"Eh?"

A minute later, Natsuhane was at the hospital entrance. He had "escaped" from the hospital. Although he was tempted, his last bit of rationality told him it wasn't right, considering Akishi's fragile condition.

"Akishi, don't blame me. It's for your own good…"

Feeling restless, Natsuhane thought, "I need to calm down. Maybe I should go home and get some sleep. But who should I turn to tonight?"

It had been a while since he took a new wife. Among his thousand wives and concubines, most had either just given birth or were pregnant.

"It's not about who to turn to; there's no one I can go to right now."

Deciding to return to his old ways, Natsuhane headed to the busiest street in the village. If he found a woman he fancied, he would charm her as he used to.

Not for any reason other than to "calm his fire."

No, it was for the revival of the Uchiha clan!

He reached the bustling street but felt something was off.

"What the hell?"

Not a single woman in sight, only pairs of men giving him either envious or admiring looks.

"Seriously, what's going on? This is ridiculous…"

Feeling the intensity of their stares, he decided to head home and rest after a sleepless night.

"Alright, I'll just get some sleep. It's been a long night."

Disappointed, Natsuhane made his way back to the Uchiha compound. As he approached, he saw a large crowd gathered at the gate.

"Damn!"

His heart skipped a beat, fearing it was Danzo's remaining forces coming for his family. His eyes turned red with killing intent.

"If they dare harm my family, I'll fight Konoha itself if I have to!"

He rushed to the gate, only to be stunned by what he saw.

The crowd consisted entirely of women, a stark contrast to the deserted street he had just left.

"Well, this is a surprise!" he exclaimed inwardly.

It was clear they were there for the "interviews."

Among the crowd, one figure stood out—a familiar, alluring silhouette with curled black hair, red lips, long legs, and a hint of black fishnet stockings.

"Kurenai Yuhi? She's here for the interviews too?"

Natsuhane couldn't believe his eyes. The renowned genjutsu specialist, Kurenai Yuhi, was standing among the women. Her presence added an unexpected twist to an already surreal day.