It was the next morning where Shang got his answers about Koharu’s emotions.

As a married woman, she should be bearing children for Shang but after all these years of trying, Koharu is still unable to get pregnant. Thinking that it might be her fault that she could not conceive, Koharu kept the problem to herself and continue her daily life with Shang.

Some time later, her Utatane clan noticed that there are no children recorded from Koharu’s side and send her parents to find out the reason.

At that time, Shang should be still at home, facing Koharu’s parents with her but one of his students, Might Duy was near the edge of death from mastering Hachimon Tonkou no Jin (Eight Gates Released Formation) and Shang was forced to rush from home by his teammates, Sakumo and Momoko, to save him. Koharu has no choice but to face the pressure from her parents alone.

During the gathering, three suggestions were given to her.

The first suggestion was to allow Shang to take in another wife so that the bloodline of his clan can be carried on.

The second suggestion was to divorce Shang as Shang no longer has a job, and he only stays at home, feeding on Koharu’s hard-earned salary. Koharu’s parents feel that Koharu deserves better and tells her to find another partner if needed.

Third suggestion was to adopt a child from the Konoha Orphanage.

Thinking about the suggestions which are laid out before her, Koharu accepted them and told her parents that she will discuss them with Shang when he comes back.

After her parents left the house, Koharu mentally throws the suggestions aside.

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Koharu’s thoughts: He is my man. Why should I let him go or let him have another woman!? Who are you to decide for me !?

With those thoughts in her mind, Koharu lied to Shang about the meeting when he returns.

As time passes, the stress inside Koharu continues to build up from her daily work as a councilor, the pressure of her parents’ routine visit and the guilt of keeping secrets from Shang.

Koharu finally breaks down when Homura and Hiruzen jokes with her about being useless. She started to daze during work and if not for her aides, Momoko and Maki, she could have make fatal mistakes which the Noble Clans could make use of.

Shang: My stupid woman, why did you not tell me all of this?

Shang says while having her in his arms.

Koharu: I am scared.

Shang: Scared? Scared of what?

Koharu: I am scared of losing you, your love and everything.

Koharu buries herself onto Shang’s chest.

Shang: Don’t worry. I will always be with you.

Koharu: Really?

Koharu looks up at Shang.

Shang: Yeah, really.

Koharu: I mean really really?

Shang:...Trying to be funny with me, huh. Looks like you are in need for a little punishment.

Shang says while trying to grope Koharu.

Koharu: Kyaaa! You will never catch me.

Koharu runs off before sticking her tongue out at Shang.

Shang is left alone in the room, and he then lies on the bed silently.

Shang’s thoughts: Time to pay a visit to Orochimaru.