"Yeah, cause I don't really want to be."
Maki's mother nods firmly, "Exactly. Max would lead our clan, strengthen it with powerful children, and then step back to let Maki take over as the official clan head. He wouldn't have to do much except provide his... genetic contribution." The Zenin women giggle nervously.
Maki's face turns bright red as she realizes the implications of her mother's words. "Mother! Are you seriously suggesting that Max just... just sleep with all of us to produce heirs and then leave?" She looks at Max, her eyes wide with embarrassment and anger.
"I mean, I wouldn't leave leave I would stick around give help with advice and if any of you would need me, I would have a way for you to contact me."
Maki's mother nods in approval at Max's response. "See, Maki? He's not just some brute who would take and leave. He's offering his protection and guidance even after the... breeding." The Zenin women murmur in agreement, their earlier hesitation fading away.
"Maki As a show of good faith I'm giving you a A power up." Before she could react Max touched her chest, using his curse energy to Take away all of her cursed energy and amplify her heavily restriction, getting her as strong, if not stronger than Toji he took the cursed energy into himself, leaving her without Cursed energy, boosting her heavenly restriction.
Maki's eyes widen in shock as she feels her cursed energy suddenly disappear, replaced by an overwhelming sense of power. She staggers back, her body buzzing with newfound strength. When she looks down, she sees that her heavenly restriction has been significantly amplified, rivaling even Toji's. "What..."
Maki looks down at her body in disbelief, watching as her physique changes right before everyone's eyes. Her previously slim figure becomes more muscular and powerful, like a high-level sorcerer. Her mother and cousins gasp, impressed by Max's display of power.
"You're welcome."
Maki flexes her hands, feeling the raw power coursing through her veins. She looks at Max with a mix of confusion and gratitude. "Why... why would you do that for me?"
Mai steps forward, her eyes narrowed at Max. "What did you gain from this? You took her cursed energy, didn't you?" She crosses her arms.
"Yes, and that was what was holding her back. Your cursed energy was making you weak no matter how much you train with it or how fast or power freak out with it. You wouldn't be as powerful as you are right now So you're welcome."
Mai's face turns red with anger, but before she can retort, Maki speaks up, her voice filled with newfound confidence. "Wait, Mai... he's right. My cursed energy always felt like a burden, holding me back no matter how hard I tried to improve. Now, I feel unstoppable," Maki finishes, a small smile appearing on her face as she punches the air experimentally, creating a small shockwave that makes everyone in the room jump back except for Max. Her mother and cousins stare at her in awe, finally understanding the extent of Max's gift.
"Trust me now."Maki nods vigorously, her trust in Max solidified by his unexpected gift. Mai, however, remains skeptical, her arms crossed over her chest. "So, let me get this straight. You're saying Maki's cursed energy was actually making her weaker?" She asks, seeking confirmation from Max.
"Yes, and I was partly because of you in fact, you see when you two were born you got majority of the cursed energy while she got little to none which weakened her If she was born with no cursed energy, she basically would've been another Toji, but since she had it and made her weaker than she should've been."
The room falls silent as everyone processes Max's explanation. Mai's expression turns thoughtful, her arms uncrossing slowly. Maki looks shocked and hurt that Mai might have inadvertently weakened her by birth. Their mother steps forward, her voice gentle but firm. "Is this true?" She asks Max directly.
"Why would I lie about this?"Maki's mother winces, guilt washing over her face. "I... I didn't know." She looks at Maki, then at Mai, remembering how she favored Mai when they were children. "We always pushed Maki harder, never understanding why she couldn't catch up to you, Mai."
Mai looks away, unable to meet her sister's eyes.Maki's mother turns to Max, her eyes pleading. "Can you... can you do the same for Mai? Remove her excess cursed energy and boost her restrictions like you did for Maki?" She asks hesitantly, knowing she's asking a lot from Max.
"it doesn't work like that you have to be born with it mai wasn't."
Maki's mother's face falls, disappointment clear on her features. Mai looks up, her expression unreadable. "So what you're saying," Mai begins slowly, her voice carefully controlled, "is that Maki was always meant to be stronger, but my very existence made her weaker?" The room grows tense as everyone waits for Max's response.
"I wouldn't say that exactly but yes."Mai's face twists in a mix of anger and guilt. She turns to Maki, her voice shaking slightly. "Maki... I'm sorry." Before Maki can respond, Mai suddenly lunges at Max, her hand extended in a swift punch aimed at his face. "And what about you?!"Mai's face twists in a mix of anger and guilt. She turns to Maki, her voice shaking slightly. "Maki... I'm sorry." Before Maki can respond, Mai suddenly lunges at Max, her hand extended in a swift punch aimed at his face. "And what about you?!"
He easily catches her fist. " What are you talking about now?"
Mai struggles against Max's grip, but his hand is like iron, completely stopping her powerful punch. "What's in it for you?!" She demands, her voice rising. "Why would you help Maki like this? What do you get out of it? You took her cursed energy, you're using her!" The other Zenin women murmur in agreement, suddenly suspicious again.
"This was a simply a show a good faith that I am Not a bad person."
Mai stops struggling, her eyes widening slightly at Max's words. She looks at him closely, searching his face for any sign of deceit. Maki watches the exchange with a mix of shock and gratitude, unsure what to make of Max's actions. Their mother steps forward, her voice soft but firm. "Is that truly all it was?"
"Yes, my first came here. I came to get the soul splitting sword after fighting my way to the mansion. I came upon this room, and the meals were to say the least abusing and Or about to rape, the women and I killed The men afterwards they showed me where the soul is putting sword was I took it and then took care of the hunting party that just came back and then we started talking and that's when you came."
The room falls silent again as everyone absorbs Max's explanation. Mai slowly pulls her hand back, freeing it from Max's grip. She looks confused, her earlier anger dissipating. "So... you're not here to cause trouble or take advantage of us?"
"For the final time no."
Maki's mother breathes out a shaky sigh of relief. "Then I owe you our gratitude - and our clan's loyalty." She bows deeply before Max, the other Zenin women following suit. Maki hesitates, then does the same, still processing her newfound strength.
Mai stands awkwardly, still unsure about Max. "So... what happens now?" she asks quietly.
Max smirks slightly at Mai's question, his eyes glinting with amusement. "Now? You all decide what happens next. I'm not here to dictate terms or demand anything from you. I simply wanted to show that I'm not the monster you might have thought me to be."
Maki's mother stands up straight, her eyes sparkling with newfound respect for Max. "Well then..." She begins, pausing to think for a moment. "Perhaps we should offer you a place to stay for the night? As a token of our gratitude and good faith?"
"Fine."Mai shoots hers and Maki's mother a disbelieving look, clearly surprised by her hospitality towards a stranger, especially one as powerful as Max. However, she remains silent as the other women quickly prepare a guest room for Max. As they leave him alone to settle in, Mai pulls her mother aside.
"Mother, are you sure about this?" Mai whispers urgently. "He could be lying about his intentions. What if he's planning something? We barely know anything about him." Her mother pats her hand reassuringly but firmly. "Mai, look at what he did for Maki."
Mai sighs heavily, running a hand through her hair in frustration. "I know, I know. But it's hard to trust someone who's killed so many people, even if they had good reasons." She glances back towards the guest room, her brow furrowed in thought.
" I know and that's precisely why I'm happy. He agreed to stay with all the male members of our clan dead we need someone like him to at least impregnate one of us and hopefully they'll be a male to repopulate the clan."said the mother.
Mai's eyes widen in shock at her mother's blunt statement. She turns to face her fully, lowering her voice even more. "Mother! You can't be serious. You want him to... with one of us?" Her mother nods calmly. "Yes, Mai. Our clan needs heirs."
Mai shakes her head, clearly uncomfortable with the idea. "But Mother, he's a stranger. We don't know anything about him aside from his fighting abilities and that he killed our clan's men. What if he's dangerous? What if he doesn't want children?" Her mother smiles softly.
"Mai, my dear, you worry too much. If he was dangerous, he would have shown it by now. And as for wanting children... well, most men want heirs, especially one as powerful as him. Besides, it's not like we're asking him to marry one of us."
Mai's mother continues, "It would be a simple arrangement. One night with one of our women, and if she gets pregnant, we'll take care of everything else. It's the best chance we have to ensure the survival of our clan." She pauses before adding softly, "And Mai..."
"Yes?" Mai replies, her arms crossed over her chest as she listens to her mother's persuasive arguments. Her mother's expression turns thoughtful. "If you're worried about the physical aspect... you could volunteer yourself." She suggests casually, catching Mai completely off guard."Yes?" Mai replies, her arms crossed over her chest as she listens to her mother's persuasive arguments. Her mother's expression turns thoughtful. "If you're worried about the physical aspect... you could volunteer yourself." She suggests casually, catching Mai completely off guard.
Mai's eyes widen in shock and disbelief. "What?! Mother, no! I can't just... offer myself to him like that!" She stutters, her face flushing red with embarrassment and outrage. Her mother sighs patiently. "Mai, think about it rationally." She begins gently.
"You're the strongest among us, aside from Maki now. You have the best chance of bearing a healthy male child. Plus..." She hesitates before continuing, "You've always been more open-minded about such matters than your sister." Mai opens her mouth to protest but no words come out.
"Mother, are you saying that because I'm not as innocent as Maki, you want me to whore myself out to him?" She snaps softly, her voice filled with hurt. Her mother's eyes narrow slightly. "Don't twist my words, Mai. I'm merely suggesting that you--"Mai suddenly turns and walks away, not wanting to hear anymore. "I'll think about it!" She calls over her shoulder, her voice trembling slightly. As she leaves, her mother sighs heavily, knowing that Mai will likely agree in the end, even if reluctantly. She turns back to the guest room, a small smile on her face.
That evening, the women of the clan gather quietly in the main room, avoiding eye contact with each other as they eat silently. The atmosphere is tense and uncomfortable, everyone thinking about the same thing - the powerful man sleeping in their guest room and their clan's desperate need for male heirs.
Maki sits beside her mother, her usual confident demeanor replaced by quiet contemplation. After finishing her meal, she looks at her mother and asks softly, "So who will it be?" The question hangs in the air, unspoken but understood by all. Mai stiffens, her chopsticks pausing mid-air. The other women glance between them nervously.
Maki's mother sets down her tea cup gently. "That's up to you two sisters." She says calmly, watching them both carefully. "One of you will do this for the clan." Mai finally bursts out, pointing her chopsticks at Maki. "See?! She can do it! She's the one who got her cursed energy back! She's way more valuable now!"
Maki's eyes flash with annoyance, her face turning red. "Excuse me?! Just because he got rid of my cursed energy and made me as strong as Toji with my heavenly restriction doesn't mean I want to have his baby!" She snaps back, standing up suddenly. Mai scoffs, "Then who will? You want mother to choose?"Maki's mother sighs heavily, seeing the argument escalating. "I will." She says firmly, standing up. Both sisters turn to her in shock. "Mother?!" Mai gasps out, while Maki simply stares, mouth agape. The other women murmur softly, surprised.
"You two are arguing like children. This is serious. Our clan's survival depends on this." She pauses, looking at each of her daughters in turn. "I will be the who goes to him tonight." She declares, her voice leaving no room for argument. The room falls silent, the atmosphere thick with tension.
Mai's eyes widen in disbelief, her chopsticks clattering onto her plate. "Mother... no. You can't be serious." She stands up slowly, her voice shaking. Maki looks equally stunned, her earlier anger forgotten. "Mother, please... don't do this." She begs softly.
"I am serious." Maki's mother replies calmly, picking up a small blanket and a pillow. "I am the oldest and the most experienced. It makes sense for me to be the one." She says matter-of-factly, heading towards the guest room.
"Mother, stop!" Mai reaches out to grab her arm, her voice rising with panic. "You're almost forty! And you've never... I mean..." She trails off, unable to finish the sentence. Maki adds urgently, "Plus, he's huge!"
Maki's mother pauses, looking back at her daughters with a small smile. "I've given birth to two children, Mai. My body can handle this." She reassures her gently. "And size doesn't matter in this case anyway. The goal is just to get pregnant."she stopped before she entered the room. "but before I do, I should probably get cleaned up probably wear some lingerie."
Mai and Maki both stare at their mother in shock, their faces turning beet red. "Mother!" They exclaim in unison, covering their mouths in horror. The other women in the room giggle softly, whispering to each other. Maki's mother just laughs softly, shutting the door behind her.
In her private chamber, Maki's mother rummages through her wardrobe with surprising urgency for a woman her age. She pulls out a silk robe first - too modest. She discards it immediately and reaches deeper into the drawers.
"Where is that damn red set..." she mutters under her breath, finally finding it buried beneath her winter clothes.
She holds up the red lingerie set - a matching bra and panties with delicate lace detailing. It's elegant yet seductive, perfect for a woman of her age and experience. She quickly strips off her everyday clothes and slips into the lingerie, admiring herself in the mirror.
The bra fits snugly against her mature breasts, lifting and supporting them in a way that accentuates their shape. Her nipples are clearly visible through the thin lace, hardened slightly by the cool air and her racing heart. The panties sit low on her hips, the red fabric contrasting sharply with her pale skin.
She runs a critical eye over her reflection, smoothing out any wrinkles in the fabric. She knows she still has a good figure - her breasts are full and firm, her waist is still tiny, and her hips are rounded and womanly. "Not bad for a woman my age,"
She ties her hair up in a messy bun, leaving a few strands loose to frame her face. She applies a light touch of makeup - just some lip gloss and mascara to enhance her natural features. Taking a deep breath, she wraps the silk robe around herself, hiding the lingerie for now.
She steps back into the main room, her expression composed and confident despite her nervousness. The other women watch her silently as she walks towards the guest room where Max is staying. As she reaches the door, she pauses and looks back at her daughters one last time before pushing the door open and stepping inside.
He immediately sits up, his keen senses on alert. His eyes land on the figure standing in the doorway, and he freezes. Maki's mother stands before him in the red lingerie, the silk robe hanging loosely over her shoulders. Her hair is partly pinned up, showing off her mature beauty.
"Max," she says softly, stepping into the room and closing the door behind her. "I apologize for disturbing you so late at night." She walks slowly towards the bed, letting the robe slip off her shoulders. It falls to the ground, revealing her body in the red lingerie.