Takumi didn't expect that after returning, Yugito would still have such strong emotional fluctuations.
Regarding this, Takumi didn't have a good solution either.
He could only help her adapt to life here as quickly as possible.
If he could help her make a few more friends, that would naturally be best.
And the best choice for making friends was naturally Kurenai.
Kurenai was currently the woman with whom he had the closest relationship, and she was also very tolerant.
Because she had always kept in mind what Takumi had tricked her into believing – that he was a descendant of the Sage of Six Paths.
All along, no matter what unimaginable abilities or strength Takumi displayed, in Kurenai's eyes, it was all perfectly natural.
It was because she always firmly believed that Takumi was the legendary descendant of the Sage of Six Paths.
Otherwise, Takumi's abilities simply couldn't be explained.
But Kurenai never told anyone about this.
This was considered a little secret between her and Takumi. She could share Takumi with other women, but she didn't want to share this unique little secret she had with Takumi with others.
As for this matter, Takumi had long since forgotten about it.
"Another day, I'll introduce you to a few people. They are the ones I trust most here."
Takumi said softly with a comforting smile. "If you feel lonely next time I go out on a mission, go find them. That way, you won't feel so alone."
"Alright."
Although she didn't want to in her heart, Yugito also knew she had no choice.
For Takumi to stay in Konoha permanently, it would only be possible when he became Hokage.
Otherwise, as a Konoha's Shinobi, he had to carry out missions for Konoha.
That was a Shinobi's mission.
To protect the weak, to protect the village.
Yugito, also being a Shinobi, understood this very well.
"Alright, I'll make you a delicious dinner. After a few days away, you look like you've lost weight."
He pulled her to the dining table, sat her down, and then went to the kitchen to start busying himself.
"Haven't you been eating properly these past few days?"
Takumi busied himself, speaking without turning his head. "Not eating properly won't do. You're still at an age where you need to grow."
"If you accidentally get sick, I'll be worried."
"When we have children in the future, how will you feed them?"
"So, you must eat regularly, and remember to do some self-massage and maintenance, got it?"
He prattled on.
Behind him, Yugito propped her head on her hands, gazing dreamily at Takumi's back.
At this moment, she felt a sense of happiness surrounding her.
It was a feeling she hadn't experienced for a very, very long time.
As for what Takumi was saying,
She seemed to hear it, yet also seemed not to take it in.
She just absentmindedly stared at Takumi's back, a sweet smile on her lips.
At that moment,
The door opened.
Someone tiptoed in.
It was Kurenai.
After entering, she heard Takumi talking.
She immediately guessed that Takumi must have a guest.
Normally, she might have directly left, not wanting to disturb Takumi's receiving guests.
But Takumi had just accomplished such a feat, making her impatiently eager to see him.
So,
Although it didn't quite suit her personality, she still quietly came over.
Her footsteps were very light, after all, she was a Jonin.
Following the sound of Takumi's voice, she arrived at the living room and saw a figure sitting at the dining table with her back to her.
"Perfect timing. I was originally planning to bring Yugito to find you."
Takumi said without turning his head.
He had long since sensed her arrival through his Observation Haki the moment Kurenai entered.
"Watching" Kurenai tiptoe in without Yugito noticing, he couldn't help but secretly chuckle, then suddenly said this.
No matter how immersed Yugito was, she was instantly startled awake at this moment.
She abruptly stood up, turned around, and saw Kurenai.
This wasn't their first meeting.
Back when she and Rin were here, they had met Kurenai once.
At that time, Takumi had also wanted Kurenai to join them.
But Kurenai had refused.
Now seeing Kurenai, although she felt a bit awkward, she quickly adjusted.
"Hello."
Kurenai was the first to extend her hand. "I didn't mean to intrude just now. I just wanted to see who Takumi-kun's guest was. I didn't expect it to be Yugito-san."
"Hello."
Yugito shook hands with Kurenai a bit woodenly.
"Don't be so formal. We're family."
Takumi said with a smile. "I was originally planning to take some time to introduce Yugito to you. This opportunity is perfect."
"By the way, Kurenai-nee, have you eaten yet?"
He still didn't turn around.
Through his Observation Haki, he could see everything clearly.
"I came over planning to eat with you."
Kurenai said with a smile.
If it were just her and Takumi, she would definitely have gone to help.
But now with Yugito here, and Takumi deliberately mentioned twice about bringing Yugito to find her, he must have a special intention.
Thinking carefully about Yugito's situation, she vaguely understood.
So, she initiatively showed friendliness by sitting next to Yugito and taking Yugito's left hand in hers.
"Yugito… may I call you Yugito?"
She smiled gently, seeking Yugito's consent.
"Ye-yes."
Yugito replied, stunned.
She still hadn't quite recovered.
Originally, it was just her and Takumi alone, but now suddenly another person had appeared.
Unconsciously, a little disappointment crept into her heart.
But this disappointment was quickly swept away by Takumi's earlier words: "We're family."
"You can also call me Kurenai."
Kurenai said with a smile. "Don't be nervous. Like Takumi-kun just said, we're family. No need to feel restrained."
"It was also my negligence before. Knowing that you know very few people here, I overlooked this point."
"You must have been very lonely these past few days, right?"
She bluntly revealed Yugito's recent situation.
This wasn't cruelty on her part, but her intention to touch Yugito's heart in the fastest way.
If Yugito was willing to open her heart, this was the quickest method.
And with Takumi present, a direct approach might have a higher success rate.
Sure enough, upon hearing the word "lonely", Yugito's eyes immediately turned red.
Seeing this, Kurenai immediately gently pulled her into her arms, using her broad embrace to accept her grievances. "Don't cry, don't cry."
"From now on, you can come to me anytime. I won't let you feel lonely anymore."
Looking at the girl silently crying in her arms, Kurenai felt extremely heartache.
"I think you might as well just move next to me."
Takumi smiled as he placed the two finished dishes on the table. "It's more convenient to be closer. What kind of family lives so far apart?"
"Mm, okay."
Kurenai decisively nodded in agreement.
Before, she had still planned to be cautious, after all, there was still an age gap between her and Takumi.
If her relationship with Takumi were exposed, in the eyes of others, their relationship might seem strange.
So she had always publicly said that she regarded Takumi as a close younger brother.
If she moved next to Takumi now, suspicious people might think she had other ideas.
But she couldn't care about that now.
Anyway, people would find out eventually.
And probably some people had long since seen through the relationship between her and Takumi.
At least Hiruzen definitely knew.
After all, initially, there were quite a few Anbu around Takumi.
Under the surveillance of those Anbu, she frequently entered and left Takumi's home, or Takumi frequently entered and left hers, and always stayed out all night.
Any normal person would know.