Chapter 217: In the Hot Springs

Chapter 217: In the Hot Springs

Soi Fon and Yoruichi reached their destination, the hot spring pool. Even after a century, the water cascading into the natural pool still retained the same warmth.

“Those days I spent training here to become strong...” Yoruichi whispered, an undeniable hint of nostalgia in her voice. “A century has passed, yet I haven’t reached my limit.”

Her ceiling had further expanded with her Hollowification. She didn’t mind learning new abilities as long as they were fun. Thankfully, she had the perfect companion to educate her in Hollow abilities while keeping her entertained.

Disappointment filled Soi Fon's eyes as she shook her head. “You haven’t reached your limit because you grew weak away from battles.”

Yoruichi laughed, her eyes sparkling with amusement. “Wait for this out-of-shape young lady to beat the crap out of you.”

Soi Fon let out a disdainful snort before she started removing her Shihakushō.

Yoruichi transformed back into her original form and playfully dipped her toes into the warm water. “Ahh~, it feels so nice.”

And with that, she took a plunge into the hot spring, splashing water over the surprised Soi Fon. “What ya standing there for?”

Soi Fon raised her arm and pointed at the twitching cat ears on Yoruichi’s head. “Yoruichi-sama... Are those real?”

“Huh? These?” Yoruichi asked as she pinched her ears. “You saw me transform from cat to my true form. Where did I get the time to put these on?”

“But...”

“You’re wondering why I have them in the first place, right?”

Soi Fon slowly nodded her head. “You didn’t have them before.”

“I also wasn’t an exile before.” Yoruichi shrugged before revealing a grin. “They look cute, though.”

“Indeed...”

“I can’t wait to tease—” Yoruichi suddenly paused as her Reiatsu spiked, making the water quiver. Her eyes narrowed as pulled at her cat ear. “This baka neko.”

Her Hollow self was the embodiment of a wild feline, so it had a natural aversion to water. The aversion was so strong that it made her Reiatsu unstable — the Hollow self did her best to take control of Yoruichi and pull her out of the water.

“Yoruichi-sama?” Soi Fon asked, bewildered. “What’s happening to you?”

Yoruichi ignored the confused Soi Fon and crossed her arms, stubbornly remaining seated in the hot spring pool. “Get used to it, for I’ll not move an inch.”

Soi Fon moved out of Yoruichi’s line of sight and undressed completely, wrapping a white towel around herself. She had bathed with Yoruichi before, but she didn’t feel at ease with the current Yoruichi.

Yoruichi’s unhinged laughter echoed behind Soi Fon. “I won’t let you become a dirty cat who never cleans herself!”

{Partner, kiss Yoruichi. The simp would literally explode.}

‘Not now.’

After taking off all his clothes, he reclined in the position beside Yoruichi, who proudly and unabashedly revealed everything to him.

He revealed a faint smile. “One of these days you’ll pay for your seduction.”

The side of her eyes crinkled — an unmistakable sign of joy. “You couldn’t sleep without checking on me.”

Kazuya sighed. “I thought you were caught by him, and were fighting for your life.”

Yoruichi paused, her expression turning solemn. She yanked him closer, sandwiching his arm between her soft, jiggling tits. “My other self was throwing a tantrum over water. She became calm when you came. It’s as if she likes having you by her side.”

Kazuya blinked in surprise. His last interactions with Yoruichi’s Hollow weren’t the brightest as he had brainwashed her to sleep and let Yoruichi take control of her body.

Somehow he became the Hollow’s favorite person.

{It’s simple, Partner. She likes strong, dominating men.}

He couldn’t argue with Nami’s logic when proof was before him — Yoruichi’s Reiatsu had indeed returned to its normalcy now that he joined her in the hot spring. The Hollow cat truly found his company pleasant.

“Did you seduce her when I was sleeping?” Yoruichi whispered in a honeyed, almost sensual voice. “You can say it to me. I won’t judge you.”

The alluring former assassin devised her first honey trap to extract his secret. She, however, forgot she was dealing with a man who had plentiful experience with women of three realms.

“I prefer you over a kitten,” he whispered, his voice captivating the catgirl, and pressed his lips against her wet neck. “Because I adore you.”

Yoruichi took a shuddering breath, gripping his arm tightly. Her breath hiked, her heart pounding in her chest. “Kazuya, I have something to tell you.”

He swallowed hard, feeling a sense of anticipation building in his mind. The excitement she displayed gave him a kindling of hope — that Yoruichi was ready to confess her love for him. The chances of everything being a playful attempt to tease him were considerable, but he was willing to take the chance.

With glazed eyes, she glanced up, her gaze unfocused and distant. “Kazuya, I want you...”

A/N: Soi Fon in the background

Meanwhile Yoruichi in the background

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