I Survived in Anbu to Become Super Kage

It was noon at the Crane Moon Izakaya, and customers were sparse.

Kyoi sat disconsolately behind the counter, idly flipping through the ledger in front of her.

Where had he been these past few days? Why hadn't he come to see her?

Remembering how his movements had grown faster and faster a few nights ago, she felt a sudden blush creep onto her beautiful face.

She had witnessed him growing stronger—both in his strength as a ninja and his masculine vigor.

Perhaps he had taken on a mission and left the village.

Two traveling merchants entered the izakaya.

"Boss, a bottle of sake."

Kyoi heard the voice before she saw them, and her heart suddenly clenched.