The gaze was mutual.

As Samui studied Gojo Kaigetsu, he was also scrutinizing her, this woman highly suspected of being a spy from the Hidden Cloud.

From the moment he laid eyes on her, Gojo Kaigetsu confirmed her identity-Samui, a ninja from the Hidden Cloud.

And the reason was simple…

She was simply too impressive.

Her physical presence was overwhelming, rivaling even the strongest, like Tsunade in her prime. It was clear that Samui possessed extraordinary potential.

If he hadn't seen it with his own eyes, Gojo Kaigetsu might have doubted that someone so exceptional could come from the Hidden Cloud, a place known more for its rugged warriors than for producing such a formidable and captivating individual.

Her features were delicate yet cold, her gaze as sharp as a blade, seemingly judging everything around her.

She had short, golden hair that brushed her shoulders, and her pale skin stood out, creating a striking visual contrast. Every subtle movement and expression spoke of a calm and composed female ninja.

Each detail perfectly matched Gojo Kaigetsu's ideals.

But more than that...

"Ahem."

Gojo Kaigetsu cleared his throat, curling his fingers slightly as he pushed aside the unusual thoughts.

His original plan had been to capture the Hidden Cloud spy and interrogate her thoroughly. But seeing that it was Samui, a woman from the Hidden Cloud, his plan began to change.

A spy...

'She doesn't know I'm aware she's a spy. I can use this to my advantage, feeding her false information to mislead the Hidden Cloud.'

'Later, I could mix in some real intel to gauge the Hidden Cloud's reaction through her response.'

'She's not just a spy; she's a valuable asset I can exploit!'

Gojo Kaigetsu would never admit that his change in plans had anything to do with how well Samui's appearance aligned with his tastes.

Of course, he couldn't make his interest too obvious. By this point, she was likely already a seasoned ninja. If his performance was too clumsy, she might see right through him.

Having made up his mind, Gojo Kaigetsu decided to gradually win Samui over.

But first, he needed to understand what had caused this unexpected change in events, leading to Samui's early arrival in Konoha.

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Through the black blindfold, his special technique, Six Eyes, quietly activated, allowing Gojo Kaigetsu to see the hidden 1.5 units of chakra within Samui's body.

'Ah, I see. It seems she's using some secret technique to conceal herself from the Byakugan, but it can't hide her from Six Eyes.'

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Miss Gojo. My name is Gojo Kaigetsu."

Gojo Kaigetsu flashed a gentle smile that could melt the coldest hearts. He walked towards Samui, who had risen from the bed, and shook her hand briefly yet politely.

'So, it really is him, Gojo Kaigetsu.'

'The intel wasn't wrong; Gojo Kaigetsu is indeed just a middle-ranking ninja.'

"It's really you, Kaigetsu."

Samui's refined, cold face showed the complex emotions of someone reuniting with a long-lost family member. Her voice trembled slightly, and her right hand slowly reached out as if wanting to touch Gojo Kaigetsu's face but stopped short, respecting the gap between their supposed identities.

'This woman's acting is…'

Gojo Kaigetsu had always believed that a kunoichi's acting skills were proven by whether they could deceive male ninjas while undercover. If they could, they were true masters of their craft. But Samui's performance made him reconsider his assumptions.

If it weren't for his special eyes and the knowledge he had, he might have believed that Samui truly was his relative.

"Well, while I'm not opposed to finding a relative from the Land of Flowers, Miss Gojo, we've never met before. I've been in Konoha since I can remember."

"In this case, how can we be sure we share the same bloodline?"

'As expected, he's not easy to deceive.'

Samui had anticipated this reaction and immediately recited the information the Hidden Cloud had gathered about Gojo Kaigetsu's parents. The details matched perfectly.

Gojo Kaigetsu listened, taken aback by how well the information fit, making it almost impossible to refute the claim.

Firstly, the Gojo family was just an ordinary civilian family, without any special bloodline techniques to confirm identities. Secondly, Samui had crafted the identity of a distant relative, making her story difficult to dismiss. It was like implanting a memory of a non-existent family member.

If Gojo Kaigetsu had been from a prestigious clan, the Hidden Cloud wouldn't have risked such a bold move to make contact with him.

But Gojo Kaigetsu was perceived as a middle-ranking ninja who had risen through connections, a fact deeply ingrained in the Hidden Cloud's strategic mindset.

"I see… Miss Gojo, it seems you are my relative!"

Gojo Kaigetsu clapped his hands together as if struck by a sudden realization. He even wiped at his eyes, pretending to brush away non-existent tears.

He spread his arms wide as if inviting this supposed long-lost relative into a heartfelt embrace.

'If I don't take advantage of this situation, I'm no better than Danzo!'

Samui blushed slightly, a momentary flicker of hesitation in her eyes. Although she had anticipated that going undercover in another village would require personal sacrifices, she hadn't expected it to happen so quickly…

Deep down, Samui sighed but quickly adjusted her mindset. She also opened her arms, ready to embrace Gojo Kaigetsu warmly.

She knew that her figure, far surpassing that of her peers, held a particular allure for a grown male ninja.

'Everything is for the mission.'

'Using my charm to lower Gojo Kaigetsu's guard is necessary. Only then can I fully integrate into Konoha, gather intelligence, and support the Hidden Cloud in the event of war.'

Samui believed that while a jonin's impact in war might be limited, infiltrating the enemy's leadership as a mole could be as powerful as having an elite warrior on the battlefield.

Gojo Kaigetsu closed his eyes in contentment, resisting the urge to make any inappropriate sounds.

After a long pause, Gojo Kaigetsu finally took Samui's hand with a look of deep affection.

"Since you're part of the Gojo family, tomorrow I'll introduce you to my work."