Chapter 93
No one knew where Aburame Hatsuizumi had gone. Normally, she would either stay at home tinkering with her insects, wander around the surrounding forests, or go out for a stroll or patrol.
Zixu pushed open the door of Hatsuizumi's house, effortlessly dodging the large spider that dropped from the door lintel. He fanned away the dust in front of him and walked to the stone platform where she usually studied her insects.
Hatsuizumi wasn't there, but her notes were scattered carelessly on the ledge, filled with records of her various experiments on insect control and theories about combining different species for specialized functions. Among the mess, there was also a small notebook tightly locked, its cover boldly labeled Aburame Hatsuizumi's Torture Plan. Zixu didn't hesitate—since it was locked, he naturally opened it.
"Zixu-san, sneaking into a girl's room isn't exactly proper behavior, you know~"
At some point, Hatsuizumi had returned. Her hands were covered in dust, and she held two massive beetles, their sharp mandibles snapping wildly in protest. Clearly, they were her spoils from this trip.
"Nothing much, just wanted to talk. I have something important to discuss with you." Zixu put down the notes in his hand, his expression calm, as if he had done nothing out of the ordinary.
Hatsuizumi dropped the beetles into a glass jar, sealing them inside for later study. For now, she'd spare their lives.
"Hm? Go ahead, I'm listening."
She strolled over to Zixu and, feeling exhausted, collapsed onto her oversized silk-covered bed. Wrapping herself in silk like a cocoon, she gestured for him to sit down as well. It was ridiculously comfortable.
Zixu sighed at the sight of Hatsuizumi bundled up like a caterpillar and shook his head.
"Hyuga Chinano and Karin have already found clear paths for their training, and naturally, I've made plans for you as well."