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Chapter 164: Meeting Alleta
🕑 Added 2024-09-21 16:53:03 +0000 UTC“Nice to meet you too, Miss...?” Shikamaru stood, his sharp gaze fixed on the woman in front of him.
“Alleta,” Alleta replied briefly, but confidently.
“Nice to meet you, Miss Alleta. Is there anything I can assist you with?” Shikamaru offered a slight smile.
“Actually, I wanted to discuss some business matters with you, Mr. Shikamaru. However, I see you are busy talking with Miss Ino, so perhaps this is not the right time. Allow me to give you my business card.” Alleta gracefully pulled a business card from her bag, her eyes never leaving Shikamaru.
“I would be happy to discuss further, of course, if you are willing.” Shikamaru accepted it with a small nod.
“Certainly, I look forward to our next conversation. Miss Ino, Mr. Shikamaru, see you again.” Alleta smiled faintly before turning and walking away, leaving a trace of a delicate perfume.
Once Alleta was out of sight, Shikamaru turned back to Ino, his brow furrowed.
“That woman...?” Shikamaru asked, his tone laced with concern.
“Yes.” Ino nodded briefly.
Shikamaru had heard rumors about the woman associated with one of the Ten Families, influential families that held control over the Government Council. Shikamaru wanted to ensure that the rumors were true.
“So, what brings you here?” Ino asked, raising an eyebrow, slightly confused by Shikamaru's sudden arrival.
“The mission is complete. The item... I have already used it.” Shikamaru's response was short but clear. He was referring to the Character Card they had planned.
“Then, from now on, we will communicate that way?” Ino nodded, understanding the direction of the conversation.
“Yes, we will use that method.” Shikamaru looked at Ino seriously.
“I understand,” Ino replied while looking at Shikamaru, there was something in her eyes that made Shikamaru sure that Ino was also deep in thought.
“Has anything happened recently?” Shikamaru then asked, his voice slightly lower.
“Do you remember that woman? The one who stabbed Obito?” Ino paused for a moment before answering, her voice sounding heavy.
Shikamaru froze for a moment, confused by the direction of the conversation. His expression showed that he was trying to comprehend this new information.
“…Ah! I remember now, that woman, Arin Fauski, right?” Shikamaru initially looked puzzled, but the memory eventually flashed in his mind—the woman who had stabbed Obito, and who was later pursued by Kakashi and Kakuzu.
“Yes, that woman. She came here about a week ago. Her body was covered in severe wounds. It seems she heard about this place that could heal injuries, including burns. Perhaps that’s why she was looking for this place.” Ino nodded slowly, her expression turning serious.
“I see…” Shikamaru responded with a nod, his eyes beginning to scan the room.
Shikamaru then glanced around the Beauty Salon, checking the atmosphere. There was an uncomfortable feeling tickling Shikamaru's instincts, and he peeked out the window, observing the movements outside.
“Are they…” Shikamaru looked back at Ino, his gaze filled with questions.
“Since the news spread about the Beauty Salon, which can truly make women beautiful, many eyes have started watching this place. They haven’t done anything so far, but it’s clear there are certain intentions. This place... holds many things they desire,” Ino replied, her tone sounding cautious.
“I understand. In that case, I will take my leave. Take care, Ino.” Shikamaru nodded, absorbing the information.
“Yes, you be careful too,” Ino replied while watching Shikamaru begin to leave.
After exiting the Beauty Salon, Shikamaru walked slowly down the street. An unusual silence surrounded his steps. Shikamaru then glanced around carefully, looking for signs that someone might be following him.
