CHAPTER 493: CHAPTER 340 THE SENIOR BROTHERS OF THE ONE-MIND ONE-SWORD STYLE

When I came home in the evening, I just happened to bump into Hanamaru Hanabi coming out of the bathroom.

Her face was still flushed, and she was wearing a white shirt that Uesugi Sakura had worn before.

The button above the collar wasn’t fastened, revealing dewy collarbones with some remaining water droplets.

At the same time, the buttons below the shirt were also unfastened, exposing creamy skin at the angle in the middle, with the shirt clinging to her slender waist, and her cute navel was faintly visible beneath the connecting buttons.

The little navel had noticeable grooves, slick and watery, with a soft red hue.

Beautiful as it was, Uesugi Sakura could only see the word ’temptation’ on this adorable little belly.

The white shirt was significantly oversized for her, covering her bottom and just perfect to cover the top of her thighs.

From Uesugi Sakura’s perspective, he couldn’t tell if she was wearing pants, but her legs emerging from the shirt were so white, excessively delicate, with a touch of cherry blossom pink in the soft, bouncy skin.

The freshly bathed little Hanabi noticed his gaze on her belly, shyly trying to cover it with her hands, whispering, "You can’t look."

"I’ve already touched it."

"Even if you’ve touched it... you can’t look."

With a hand on his chin, Uesugi Sakura smiled and said, "Wearing this when I’m coming home, are you trying to seduce me on purpose?"

"Just happened to meet you, Sakura-kun..." Hanamaru Hanabi said hurriedly as she moved around him.

Uesugi Sakura blocked her path, and she stopped quickly, a breeze carrying a fragrant scent reaching him.

He sneaked a glance down toward her legs... no pants spotted... panties or not... maybe yes, maybe no.

She didn’t wear underwear at home before, and when she’s home alone after a bath... probably the latter.

Suddenly, curiosity piqued him.

"Where are you going?"

"Dry my hair..."

As soon as she said this, she lowered her head and bypassed him to the bedroom.

Uesugi Sakura followed, and with a click, the door closed.

Inside, Hanabi exclaimed, "Sakura-kun, wait a bit before coming in."

The sound... was both weak and shy...

Uesugi Sakura understood, the little Hanabi just in a white shirt earlier, indeed had—

A few minutes later, he turned the doorknob, followed her, and stood at her side.

Seeing her pick up a hairdryer, he moved forward to hold her wrist.

"Let me help you dry your hair."

Hanamaru Hanabi nodded gently, agreeing.

Uesugi Sakura stood behind her, lifting her short hair and drying it layer by layer from the inside out.

The heat shouldn’t be too high, as it could damage the hair.

Her hair, five strands could match a single one of Sakura’s, very fine and soft, making Sakura somewhat envy such delicate hair.

"Were there any interesting things today as a witch?"

After thinking carefully, Hanamaru Hanabi answered, "The Shrine Master taught us how to wear and fold the Witch Dress, and using cinnamon leaves to bless and exorcise for the visitors. Today’s task was to collect old amulets, which means cleaning the amulets with salt, and then we recycle them for the guests’ misogi. The sun was very strong today, an elderly lady asked if we were hot while we worked, we all said no, and she smiled saying ’because you are still young’, and treated us to some water."

"Seems like a rich experience, still thought it was like a waitressing job."

"Of course, it’s very busy! Basically no time to rest."

Uesugi Sakura laughed and said, "Oh, you’ve worked hard."

"Sakura-kun... when you say it, you sound very gentle."

"’Very gentle’ is said when you can’t find any strengths in someone."

"Hanabi is serious about it."

"I’m not joking either."

...

The hairdryer blew slowly, whirling through the girl’s exquisite short hair.

"Did Sakura-kun ask about the Hook Jade?"

"I asked, but Senior Sister Sakihara really doesn’t seem to know."

Hanamaru Hanabi didn’t ask further.

"Sakura-kun... can you turn into a cat and sleep with Hanabi tonight...?"

Uesugi Sakura tilted his head to look at her profile, "Do you like the cat more than Sakura-kun?"

"How could that be... I just want to pet it..."

"Haha, I understand that feeling too."

"So can you?"

"Reluctantly agreed."

After drying her hair, Uesugi Sakura transformed into Uesugi Cat as requested by Hanabi.

He walked lazily into the bedroom and found Hanamaru Hanabi standing by the bed, hands behind her back.

Was she planning a surprise?

Uesugi Cat lifted his head to look at her.

Of course, from the cat’s perspective, couldn’t resist the curiosity to check beneath the white shirt where her white legs emerged.

Unfortunately, she had already worn safety shorts.

And Hanamaru Hanabi, with a soft smile, pulled out a plush ball from behind her and waved it at him.

Uesugi Cat stepped back.

Little Hanabi actually... played a trick...?

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The time moved to the next morning.

After breakfast, Aei and Chiaei left home with Hanamaru Hanabi.

When Uesugi Sakura returned to the bedroom to change clothes, he caught sight of the plush ball lying quietly, the threads pulled loose.

Playing with her last night exhausted him, turning into a cat wasn’t all that great.

As usual, Uesugi Sakura also took the train to Bushin Dojo today.

The disciples practiced as usual. Practicing Sword Dao requires Qi Union, which means shouting loudly.

So the noise and sweat are inevitable.

Uesugi Sakura changed shoes at the entrance, bowed to the dojo, and then walked in.

"Sakura."

"Vice Master." Uesugi Sakura slightly inclined his body to bow.

Sakihara Matsue, though from the older generation and practices Sword Dao, doesn’t seem to demand too formal etiquette, signaling a casual greeting is enough.

"In a while, your two senior brothers will come over."

Uesugi Sakura asked, "Really here to make trouble for me?"

"Are you afraid?" Matsue laughed.

"Not really, just think that since we are all students of the same senior, mutual respect is better."