Let's make a harem in Naruto- CH-15. Purchasing a skill

"If your muscles are very stiff, it means you need to use more force, and don't just pinch and release. Move your fingers more."

"Um... um, I'm so sorry!"

When Rem heard Rasa's words, she felt that the strange sensation in her body suddenly intensified. It was so overwhelming that she almost made an involuntary noise when she spoke.

Rem glanced at Rasa cautiously and noticed that his expression remained unchanged. She secretly breathed a sigh of relief and focused on the massage, trying to ignore the sensations coursing through her body.

Rasa carefully closed his legs and observed Rem's expression out of the corner of his eye. He noticed that she was fully concentrated on the massage and didn't seem to notice anything unusual about herself. Although her face was flushed and she was sweating profusely, Rasa assumed it was a normal reaction to physical exertion.

After all, the room had no fan or air conditioner, and the temperature was around 24 degrees Celsius. In such conditions, it was natural for Rem to be red-faced and sweaty after massaging his shoulders so vigorously, right?

Despite the urge to act on his impulses, Rasa's rational side reminded him that it wasn't the right time. Although Rem's favorability toward him had reached eighty, and he estimated that she wouldn't object if he made a move, they had only known each other for less than two hours. This pace felt too fast for Rasa, even though he considered himself a bit of a deviant.

Before starting his official work, he had consumed all kinds of explicit literature, adult games, and X-rated movies. Yet, the idea of their relationship escalating so quickly made him uncomfortable. He hadn't fully understood Rem yet, and he might not for several more days.

Of course, if Rasa had known about Rem's current physical state, he would have acted without hesitation. To distract himself from his urges, he continued reviewing the documents in his hand.

"Master Rasa, what do you think?" Rem's technique had improved significantly by now. As a skilled puppeteer, her hands were naturally dexterous. The reason she hadn't adjusted her approach earlier was simply due to a lack of experience in this area. But after Rasa's reminder and with the passage of time, she had gradually mastered the skill. Now, her ten fingers could perform six different motions on Rasa's shoulders simultaneously.

"Of course, it's no problem." Rasa replied casually, assuming Rem was asking about her massage technique.

"Really? That's great. I was thinking that if you weren't sure, I would visit Aoki's house tonight and take care of things."

"Although various intelligence reports suggest you have little chance of winning, since you say so, I feel reassured."

Rem's eyes shone with admiration and excitement as she answered happily, her hands unconsciously applying a bit more pressure. She had been in contact with Rasa for over an hour now, and her trust in him had reached a fanatical level. Even before meeting him, her favorability had already been at eighty, which was considered fanatical. After more than an hour of interaction, her favorability hadn't increased further, as reaching beyond eighty points in daily interactions was extremely difficult. Even life-and-death situations might only raise it by a point or two.

Fifty points of favorability alone could make someone a lifelong friend, someone you'd trust with your life on the battlefield. It could also translate into a romantic relationship that defies family opposition and lasts for centuries. Despite this, the past hour had allowed Rem to understand Rasa better, and she didn't even consider doubting him, fully believing his words.

"What... Oh, yes, tomorrow's competition won't be a problem as long as there are no major emergencies." Rasa replied smoothly, quickly recovering from his initial misunderstanding. He added, "Tomorrow's competition will be fair and square, so please don't do anything underhanded."

Although Rasa wasn't entirely sure of Rem's strength, he knew she was young and held the position of deputy commander of the Shadow Guard, which spoke volumes about her capabilities. Even if she couldn't defeat Aoki in a direct confrontation, she could certainly disrupt his condition before the competition.

"Rem understands! In tomorrow's competition, Rem will ensure no one interferes with Master Rasa!"

"Oh, by the way, from now on, just call me by my name. No need for 'Master' or formal titles. It feels too distant."

Rasa closed his eyes and whispered. Although he had gradually adapted to the rules of this world and relaxed his moral boundaries, he disliked being addressed with honorifics by those close to him. It felt strange and impersonal. Rasa had already decided that Rem would be his future partner, though he was still unsure how to proceed. He planned to wait a few more days to get a better sense of the situation before making his move.

Rasa's scoundrel nature was becoming increasingly apparent.

The blush on Rem's beautiful face deepened, resembling a ripe crab. She smiled sweetly, her eyes sparkling, and replied in a gentle voice, "Understood."

The two then engaged in casual conversation. The setting sun cast its rays through the window, creating two long, overlapping shadows in the room.

An hour later, Rasa watched as Rem disappeared into the distance. He closed the door and stretched, finally relaxing after she was out of sight. The past hour had been the most enjoyable conversation Rasa had ever had with a member of the opposite sex. Before this, his interactions with women had been limited to brief, routine exchanges. The incident with Pakura didn't count—that conversation had lasted only a few minutes before being interrupted by Aoki.

As Rasa reminisced, he couldn't help but recall the soft, elastic sensation against the back of his head. He smiled, sat back in his chair, and opened the system exchange interface. He began raising the favorability of the nine individuals from eighty to one hundred. After a series of operations, he exchanged for a high-quality fruit that doubled favorability. By midnight, their favorability would reach two hundred.

Rasa now had a total of one thousand skill points. Once the favorability doubled, including Pakura and Yasha, his skill points would reach around two thousand the next day. With this in mind, Rasa browsed the exchange page for items that could quickly enhance his strength.

He first excluded expensive and complicated items like the Mangekyō Sharingan and Rinnegan on the first page. They were not only costly but also required additional exchanges, such as the Uchiha bloodline. Moreover, using these abilities now would raise too many questions. How could he explain suddenly possessing such powers? Claiming to be a mixed-race individual?

Rasa turned to the second page and found the Uchiha Pure Blood Body priced at one thousand skill points. He glanced at it briefly before continuing his search. After a while, he stood up and stretched, looking out the window at the now-darkened sky. He touched his stomach, realizing he was hungry, and decided to grab a meal.

After a quick dinner, Rasa sat cross-legged on the bed in the master bedroom on the second floor, frowning slightly as he scanned the exchange interface. By now, he had reached page seventy. Although he had come across many interesting items, most were related to women or economics, with little to help improve his combat strength. Either the prices were too high, or the items weren't particularly useful.

Rasa's frown deepened as he continued scrolling, skimming ten lines at a time. After a while, he suddenly jumped up and clapped his hands in excitement. Fortunately, he managed to restrain himself from shouting anything strange, simply clapping to vent his enthusiasm.

He took a few deep breaths to calm down, then sat back on the bed, legs spread, hands resting on his thighs, staring intently at the air in front of him.

[Exchange]

[Page 123 (123/900 billion)]

[Perfect Replacement (One thousand skill points, can replace all the strength of the character. Note: Only works on characters with all memories...)]

After reading the description, the excitement on Rasa's face gradually faded into calmness. He had been thrilled at first, but the last line of the description changed everything. Without that limitation, this skill would have been incredibly cost-effective.

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