The very microsecond Li Ke snapped awake, he realized his immediate situation was incredibly dangerous .
To put it more accurately—
"You are seriously playing with fire here!"
Li Ke muttered, gently pinching Shinobu Kocho's chin. He took a sharp, deep breath as his eyes traced the delicate contours of her face, fully preparing to take action.
"Lord Li Ke..."
Shinobu stared back up at him, her chest thrumming with a profound sense of nervous anxiety. She couldn't clearly parse her own chaotic emotions—failing to map out whether this feeling was genuine romantic affection, a vulnerable warrior submissively tethering herself to a superior powerhouse, or simply a calculated desire to secure his miraculous aid.
But there was one truth she understood with absolute clarity: regardless of the pacing, there was no escaping him now.
Her destiny had been irreversibly sealed the exact moment Li Ke laid out his terms for their transaction.
Unlike other modern women, her path wouldn't follow the traditional courtship framework of falling in love before entering a marriage. She was bound to a reversed paradigm—marrying him first, and learning to love him along the way.
Fortunately for her, Li Ke's baseline persona happened to align perfectly with her preferences. She naturally favored men who were intensely responsible, possessing the raw desire and strength to firmly grasp everything within their control.
Yet, staring directly into his face, she still felt a wave of helpless disorientation. Part of her deeply yearned to experience the standard romance of the modern era—to go on normal dates, watch movies, and build a conventional relationship. But their world had fractured, and the brutal reality of their circumstances left no room for luxuries.
Yes. Even though she had spent the entire night finalizing her mental preparation, the exact second Li Ke's intense gaze locked onto her eyes, she still couldn't stop a sudden spike of raw fear from surfacing within her chest.
Was it truly the right choice to yield her entire existence to this man?
What if he went back on his word down the line?
What if he eventually grew bored and abandoned her completely?
With a body as severely compromised as hers, was an intimate union even a safe idea?
Would he truly, permanently bring her older sister back to life?
Had she actually thought this through before walking into his quarters this morning?
A relentless avalanche of doubts, worries, and racing thoughts violently bombarded her consciousness all at once. Li Ke, however, had absolutely zero intention of waiting for her to sort through her internal panic. While Shinobu was still trapped in a state of vulnerable hesitation, he smoothly leaned down and captured her thin lips.
The taste of Shinobu was incredibly unique. Her tongue was easily the most petite and delicate specimen Li Ke had ever encountered, making even Toph's feel noticeably larger by comparison—then again, the Earthbender was notoriously wild in her execution.
Shinobu was, without a doubt, the most intensely shy and completely dazed girl he had ever held. It was as if she had never once factored the concept of being kissed into her bleak timeline, completely unaccustomed to being treated like a desirable human woman.
As their breaths fully synchronized, the faint moisture of their kiss carried an exceptionally unique, sweet floral fragrance across his palate. Li Ke didn't need to guess the origin of the scent; having spent the past two days constantly breathing in her aura, he recognized the distinct, intoxicating flavor of wisteria instantly.
What he hadn't anticipated, however, was that this woman's sweetness was incredibly rich, carrying a deep, satisfying flavor that strongly reminded him of Tsunade's.
During the kiss, Li Ke didn't rush into any unnecessary movements; he simply focused entirely on drawing out the flavor of her delicate lips, savoring the sweet fluid that was heavily infused with the fragrance of flowers.
Yet, as Li Ke continued to press his advantage, even the shiest of girls would eventually be forced to push back. Stripped of air, Shinobu's tongue began to flutter as gently as a real butterfly, trying to resist his overwhelming dominance. Regrettably for her, her resistance was entirely futile. The immense lung capacity she usually maintained through her advanced Breathing Style was thoroughly dismantled as Li Ke relentlessly claimed her breath, leaving her standard composure in a state of absolute, staggering peril.
This was especially true when Li Ke's massive, robust frame pressed completely over her petite body. The height and weight disparity created a stark visual—resembling a delicate butterfly pinned beneath a sheet of glass, evoking a profound sense of fragile, melancholic beauty and utter helplessness.
As her breathing rhythm was thoroughly shattered, her baseline physical strength—which was already quite limited—plummeted right back to its natural state without the active enhancement of her Total Concentration Breathing.
The very same physical limitation that left her unable to decapitate a demon even with a sword was completely useless against a powerful force like Li Ke. Even as her pale, slender hands pushed weakly against his chest to resist the pressure, her efforts amounted to absolutely nothing.
Ultimately, just as Shinobu felt like she was on the verge of losing consciousness, Li Ke finally broke the embrace. He panted slightly as he looked down at her, her breathing completely derailed by the intensity of his kiss.
Shinobu's face was deeply flushed, her vision swimming with dizziness. It wasn't just a lack of oxygen; while Li Ke had been claiming her breath, she had similarly been absorbing his intense presence. Having everything she rigidly relied upon—from her Breathing Style to her daily armor of stoic pride—forcefully unraveled by a man triggered an entirely new, foreign sensation within her. She no longer offered even a shred of resistance; instead, as Li Ke looked down into her eyes, she silently reached up and parted the collar of her yukata, elegantly baring her neck to him.
"Please... be gentle..."
She whispered the words, a stray tear gathering at the corner of her eye. Yet, her expression bore no trace of resentment or grievance; it was filled entirely with a quiet, profound expectation.
Li Ke didn't waste any words. He lowered his head and pressed his lips against Shinobu's slender, snow-white neck, kissing and sucking gently on her sensitive skin.
"Ah…!"
Shinobu let out a soft, surprised moan. At the same time, Li Ke lifted her petite body with ease, pulling her onto his lap so she was straddling him. Her body immediately went limp, like a boneless doll, collapsing against his chest. Her beautiful head swayed weakly like a reed in the wind.
Li Ke's hands moved skillfully. He pulled open the obi sash of her kimono with deliberate slowness, savoring the moment. The wide belt loosened and fell away, allowing the thick, layered fabric to slide off her shoulders. The heavy outer garment gradually slipped down her arms and torso, pooling around her waist like flowing water, fully revealing her small yet incredibly voluptuous body underneath.
Her breasts were shockingly large compared to her delicate, petite frame — almost obscenely so. Two heavy, perfectly shaped mounds of soft, pale flesh sat proudly on her chest, far too big for her tiny 1.5-meter body. They were full, round, and naturally perky, with a beautiful teardrop shape that made them look even heavier. The smooth, milky skin seemed to glow under the dim light, and her small, cute pink nipples were already stiff with arousal, sitting atop the massive swells like delicate cherries.
Even without pressing them against him, Li Ke could feel their sheer presence and fullness. As his hands roamed across her smooth, pale back and slipped under her arms, the sides of her massive tits brushed heavily against his fingers — incredibly soft, warm, and overflowing with plush, yielding flesh. They jiggled slightly with every breath she took, the weight and softness making his palms itch with the urge to grab them fully. The deep, inviting valley between her breasts looked warm and inviting, begging to be touched, squeezed, and buried into.
Shinobu's face turned a deep shade of red as she felt his hungry gaze devouring her exposed chest. She instinctively tried to shrink back, but Li Ke's strong hands kept her close, continuing their exploration of her body.
He couldn't resist. One hand slid lower, easily tugging down her pants along with her underwear. The fabric glided down her smooth thighs, fully exposing her plump, round ass. Li Ke immediately grabbed one soft cheek with his large hand, sinking his fingers deep into the elastic flesh. It felt like squeezing a water balloon filled with warm, supple jelly — incredibly soft yet bouncy and full.
"Ha…" Shinobu's breathing grew heavier.
Li Ke pushed her down onto the bed, spreading her slender legs wide apart. Her private garden was now completely exposed to him. What greeted his eyes made him smile with dark amusement.
Despite being called "Butterfly," her pussy looked more like a blooming flower. A neat patch of soft purple pubic hair framed a delicate, pink slit that was already glistening with dew. When Li Ke gently ran his finger along her folds, they parted obediently, revealing intricate, layered pink petals and a small, glistening clit that resembled the heart of a rose.
"Really… You say you like wisteria flowers, but down here you're a perfect little rose," Li Ke murmured, his voice low and husky.
A flawless, delicate rose.
Shinobu bit her lip hard, her face burning with a mix of shame and nervousness.
"Lord Li… Lord Li Ke… do you… not like it?" she asked timidly, her voice trembling.
Li Ke didn't answer with words. Instead, he slowly dragged his finger up and down her slick folds, coating it with her juices. Then he pulled down his own pants, freeing his thick, throbbing cock. Under Shinobu's wide, shocked gaze, he pressed the swollen head against her tiny pink entrance.
"No," he said with a hungry smile. "I like it very much."