At Uzumaki Keiko's teasing remark, Guren's face turned instantly crimson.
"I—I'm going back to my room!"
With that, she vanished from the sight of Uchiha Raizen and Keiko in a flash.
Once Guren was gone, Keiko looked at Raizen with a flirtatious smile. "Is Raizen-sama planning to stay the night again today?"
Raizen smiled. "Newcomers have arrived. I need to host a welcome feast for them. I won't be heading back tonight."
"Wonderful! I'll have the staff prepare the banquet immediately." Keiko's eyes lit up. As long as Raizen stayed, she would have another chance to repay him for saving her life.
Guren sprinted back to her room, her face flushed. Being teased like that by Keiko right in front of Raizen had left her incredibly embarrassed.
Looking at the bottle of Papaya Nutritious Juice in her hand, she felt a mix of excitement and skepticism. Could this tiny bottle of liquid really produce immediate results? Beautifying skin and enhancing one's figure were every woman's dream.
With a heart full of doubt and hope, she popped the cap and took a small sip. The taste was sweet, with a hint of papaya and a creamy milk undertone. It was delicious—easily the best drink she had ever tasted. After all, it was worth a million Ryo.
Without further hesitation, Guren downed the rest of the bottle in one go.
Soon, the effects began. Her skin felt as if it were perspiring, and a dark, oily film began to seep out of her pores. She wiped a small patch of the grime away, revealing porcelain-white skin beneath. It worked—her skin was noticeably fairer. Furthermore, she could see her chest developing right before her eyes.
Guren was overjoyed. A million Ryo was well-spent. Though she hadn't grown quite as much as Keiko yet, she was satisfied. She could always buy more from Raizen once she earned more money.
She twirled in front of the mirror, admiring her newly defined curves, before heading to the bath. Each room was equipped with its own private hot spring, which was very convenient.
After scrubbing away the impurities and drying off, Guren returned to the mirror. Looking at her snow-white skin and vibrant figure, she was ecstatic. She looked exactly like a radiant eighteen-year-old girl, her face full of youthful collagen. No matter how hardened a kunoichi might be, no woman is immune to the allure of beauty.
Even though she had paid for the juice, Guren felt a deep surge of gratitude toward Raizen for being willing to sell it to her. After dressing, she stepped out of her room with a bright smile.
In the main hall, Raizen saw Guren and noticed the affection level above her head had jumped from 70 to 80.
"Thank you, Boss Raizen," Guren said, bowing deeply.
In that bow, Raizen caught a glimpse of snow-white skin.
"No need for thanks. You paid for it; it's yours by right," Raizen said, quickly averting his gaze with a polite smile. To maintain a good impression, he couldn't appear overly lewd; a drop in affection would be counterproductive.
When he had purchased a Red String for Keiko earlier, he noticed a system note: if affection drops too low, the string's effect might weaken or vanish, and the target might turn hostile. He needed to keep that score climbing toward 100, which represented eternal loyalty.
"I've asked Keiko-san to prepare a feast. The kitchen is almost ready. Go and call the others over!"
Guren nodded. "I'll go right now."
Before long, she returned with the other four women. When they looked at Raizen, their eyes were burning with intensity. Raizen checked their scores; every single one had skyrocketed to over 80. He surmised Guren had told them about the juice.
"Everyone, please sit! The food is coming up," Raizen gestured.
The four women sat around him, their fervent gazes making even the thick-skinned Raizen feel slightly embarrassed.
"Hahaha, why are you all staring at me like that? Even I have a limit to how much staring I can handle before I get shy," Raizen joked.
"Raizen-sama, we will work very hard!" the four women said in unison.
Raizen nodded in approval. "Mhm. Let's all work together to build a beautiful life."
A moment later, Keiko arrived with a team of servers carrying the dishes. Raizen signaled her to come over.
"Do you have further instructions, Raizen-sama?" she asked with a smile.
"Go and call Sakurako and the others as well," Raizen said. "Let's have a big, lively meal together."
Keiko nodded and hurried off. Soon, a stream of beauties filed into the room.
"Greetings, Raizen-sama." "Good evening, Raizen-sama."
The eighteen women from the Grass Village bowed to him one by one, their expressions deeply respectful. Raizen responded with a satisfied nod.
"Everyone, take a seat! Eat and drink your fill today. Let's celebrate!"
Sakurako sat beside Raizen and whispered into his ear, "My Lord, Sakurako hasn't seen any signs of a baby yet. Please... work a little harder with me tonight."
"Deal!" Raizen replied, winking at her.
Uzumaki Keiko watched this with a hint of gloom. She began to wonder if she should use some "special methods" of her own to secure Raizen's attention and finally repay that life-saving debt.
As the feast progressed, Raizen used the occasion to perform his "magic." He tied the Partner's Red Strings on all the women under the guise of entertainment. Under the influence of the strings and their already high affection, no one questioned his motives; they simply cheered for his "amazing" magical skill.
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