Kushina POV

With a gentle bow, Kushina excused herself, her eyes never leaving Lord Arakawa's face as she backed away slowly. As she turned to leave, the soft rustle of her mission gear and the quiet creak of the door were the only sounds that broke the silence. She slipped out into the hallway, the cool air enveloping her like a gentle caress after the warm, intimate atmosphere of the room.

As she walked, the soft thud of her footsteps echoed off the walls, a steady beat that accompanied her thoughts. She made her way to her home, her mind already turning to the task of preparing for the hot springs.