ASFUCITWON Chapter 149: The Senju Family's Gratitude

"It's no problem," Reiji said softly.

"After all, you are my precious little sister."

Hearing that, Kushina's eyes widened.

Kushina paused for a moment before finally breaking into a wide smile, happiness radiating from her face.

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"Alright, I'm going now."

Reiji's voice sounded calm as he stepped down from the bed.

Mito, who had been observing Reiji, finally asked with curiosity, "Are you going to leave like yesterday?"

Mito's gaze was gentle yet filled with curiosity.

When Reiji first arrived in Konoha fifteen days ago, he appeared out of nowhere without any signs of his arrival.

It wasn't a coincidence; rather, Reiji used a high-level Fuinjutsu that allowed him to teleport in an instant.

The technique was indeed remarkable—a masterpiece in the art of sealing—but it also had its limitations.

Its use drained a large amount of chakra, making it not something to be used carelessly.

If only Reiji were closer to the Uzushio Village, he wouldn't have to rely on this technique.

A Simple Teleportation Portal would have been sufficient to move to the desired location much more easily and efficiently.

However, the reality was different.

The distance between Konoha and Uzushio was too great. This meant that, whether he liked it or not, Reiji had to use the energy-draining teleportation Fuinjutsu instead.

In the silence that enveloped the room, Reiji suddenly glanced to the side and opened his mouth, "Ouh! Hey, little rascal!"

Reiji's voice instantly broke the silence, startling someone in the room.

"Ah? What?! Don't call me a little rascal!" Nawaki immediately turned with an annoyed expression.

Nawaki's brows furrowed, and his gaze seemed to demand an explanation for the name he disliked.

However, Reiji merely grinned slightly, as if enjoying the boy's reaction.

Without further ado, Reiji extended his hand and produced a small object.

Instantly, a dim light from a black metal caught Nawaki's attention.

"A bracelet?" Nawaki murmured, frowning in confusion.

Nawaki took the object from Reiji's hand and examined it more closely.

The bracelet looked simple but had a unique design—a small flame emblem engraved on its surface.

"What kind of bracelet is this?" Nawaki asked, his voice filled with confusion.

Reiji looked deeply into Nawaki's eyes before answering, "Wear it. Promise to always keep it on."

Reiji's serious tone made Nawaki pause for a moment.

Then Nawaki glanced at the bracelet, then back at Reiji's face.

There was something in the young man's gaze—something that made Nawaki hesitate to refuse.

After a few seconds of confusion, Nawaki finally nodded. "Alright... I promise to always wear it."

Upon hearing those words, Reiji's expression changed slightly.

A small smile appeared on Reiji's lips—not a usual grin, but a rare expression of satisfaction.

"Good," Reiji said briefly.

Suddenly, another voice sounded from the corner of the room.

"Thank you... I will definitely repay this debt."

Tsunade, who had been silent until now, finally spoke up.

Tsunade's eyes were fixed directly on Reiji, and although her voice sounded flat, there was sincerity in her tone.

Reiji glanced at her briefly, then replied casually, "... Whatever."

Mito smiled faintly and added, "If you need anything, just say so."

Not wanting to be left out, Nawaki also slightly bowed his head and said sincerely, "I also want to thank you... for saving Grandma."

Reiji merely sighed lightly before saying, "Yeah, anyway, I'm leaving now. Take care of yourself, Kushina!"

"I know!" Kushina immediately responded, but her expression was slightly pouty.

Even so, there was something in Kushina's eyes—an emotion that was hard to define.

As those words were spoken, Reiji closed his eyes, taking a slow breath.