NOVEL NEXT Chapter 72: Morning Episode (R18)
In the blink of an eye, Shino was awakened by the unique alarm he had set. Suck. Suck. Suck.
The alarm sound sent an electric jolt surging up his spine, urging him to perform his morning activities and daily routine.
First, he went to the bathroom. After letting out the morning load, he waited for his pink toothbrush to be rinsed before thoroughly cleaning his mouth.
Next he would enjoy a hearty breakfast, cooked by Karina – a master chef harnessing all the culinary skills from his memories and her own research.
Naturally, during Karina's cooking, Shino would also help out, mostly with simple tasks such as buttering the muffin, stirring up a batch of fresh whip cream, presenting raw cucumbers to Karina, and washing raw cherries or grapes.
After breakfast was the invigorating morning exercise.
Here, Shino could finally arouse his untamed vigor, putting more effort and using more force to exercise his strength.
He would go through a myriad of intensive exercise positions, most done while carrying an extra weight, optimized to extract the most profound results with the least exertion, allowing for a symphony of additional exercises within the same confines of time.
To ensure the effectiveness, Shino made sure to channel his very essence into each exertion, embracing a symphony of effort and unleashing his latent strength with an intensity that defied the boundaries of the ordinary.
And so, Shino found himself enraptured with his morning exercise while he awaited the broadcasting of the morning's episode of live-action Naruto.
"Ha… ha… ha…"
Oh, those were the gasps from his training coach, Karina.
Why was she gasping like that? Well, because she was exhausted.
This was an inevitable consequence. After all, the training regimen was meticulously tailored to the contours of his own stamina, and the endurance of this esteemed training coach of his simply can't keep up...
Shino stared at Karina who was still persistent in guiding him, unfazed by the shroud of sticky sweat that clung to her curvaceous body. Wow, so dutiful and diligent.
Since this is the case, he also needs to work harder!
Shino's hands seized the silky smooth exercise balls, their supple surfaces yielding beneath his rough squeeze. "Ahnnn~"
Ignoring the superfluous cry, Shino embarked on an arcane journey, harnessing the balls' yielding resistance to train his fingers, a necessity for refining puppet controlling techniques...
Of course, as a disciplined man, Shino's training naturally encompassed more than the delicate aspect of finger strength.
While his fingers underwent training, he did not forgo the realm of hip training, where the hidden power of his core lurked.
So, he swung his hips in a natural rhythm, driving forward with such a force that would ensure his exercise would have deep, deep effects.
Needless to say, he also made sure to train his hip in every angle.
Shino had to make sure his hip muscles were thoroughly trained, lest he ends up like the Hidden Rock village's old man Onoki, always pulling his hips. It'll be awkward in the future if he declares 'let the world feel stain', just to pull his hips afterwards.
"Ha… ha… ha…" It seems Karina was really exhausted.
"Karina, rest for a bit." Dropping a cryptic suggestion, Shino roughly guided the his beautiful training coach, Karina, settling her in a side-sitting position, "I'll train alone."
Grasping onto the balance stump, Shino delved once again into the depths of his hip training, summoning forth an intensified fervor that surpassed all previous endeavors!
"Nngh- Nngh- Nngh-"
The resting Karina's gaze remained transfixed upon him, her eyes wide with a veil of misted tears, probably due to the shame of having to sit out the rest of the training.
Her yearning to rejoin the training seemed to stoke Shino's inner fire, causing him to drive his hip forward with increasing intensity and speed.
When he felt the tension building beneath his hips and a symphony of tingles reverberating through his limbs, he knew his rigorous exercise was effective!
"Karina, how is the progress of the search for the giant bee?"
[Umph- Lord Shino, the whereabouts of the target Suzumebachi have been ascertained. Currently drones are being deployed to analyze the environment and Karina is developing a strategy for covert apprehension. A transport drone has been deployed for pickup, and the estimated arrival time is approximately one week. Karina can display a real-time estimate for Lord Shino if he so desires.]
"No need-" Suddenly, Shino felt a surge of electrifying energy course through his spine. He felt his veins throbbing and the tension in his muscles.
Shino knew he had reached his limit.
With the knowledge that venturing further could teeter on the precipice of injury, Shino still embraced the allure of risk, propelling his hip forward in a final audacious gambit, resolute on shattering the limit!
"Mmph?!"
An electrifying surge surged through the very depths of Shino's being, a current of energy that ignited his senses and kindled a thrilling dance of heightened awareness within his veins.
He could feel a sensory feast of pulsating sensations enveloping his lower limbs and hip, a contrast between fiery heat and coolness. He knew he has broken the limit, his profound strength has risen once more!
Concluding the arduous rite of his exercise, a cascading feeling of relief gradually washed over Shino.
When his hips relinquished their tension, Shino stepped back and relaxed, letting the residual torrents of excess energy continue their beguiling descent, seamlessly draining away.
Moments later, Shino's gaze became ensnared by the captivating trainer before him.
Karina's face was now flushed with a rosy hue and glistening from a thick layer of sticky sweat.
Beckoning his attention was her parted lips, gasping for precious air, revealing the profound impact of the resting time he had bestowed upon her.
Clearly, the rest time did not allow her to recover much. She deserved better, but... there was still work to be done.
Shino settled upon the sofa, his proud gaze imbued with a chilling aura of cruelty as it danced across the holographic interface showing the intricate analysis of his exercise. "Karina, clean up the gym."
What once began as the imposition of uncompensated overtime upon the beautiful souls has now morphed into an insidious decree that even forced the weary ones to continue their labor.
Hearing his command, even when the weight of fatigue threatened to consume her, Karina still humbly crawled toward the sweat-drenched exercise bar for she understood the duty that awaited her...
Even if she couldn't oversee every moment of Shino-sama's training, she bore the responsibility of restoring the gym to its pristine state, ensuring its readiness for the upcoming events.
While Karina went about her cleaning duties, Shino's gaze rested on the holographic display that ignited his innate passion.
It wasn't long before Shikamaru, the master strategist, assembled the ranks of genin, a convergence of exceptional talents comprising of Naruto, Choji, Kiba, and Neji.
"Hmm, the morning show is about to start." Shino's deep eyes glanced down at the red-haired beauty, watching and feeling her tongue roam around, "Karina, is everything in place?"
[Yes, Lord Shino. Everything is ready.]
"Good. After picking the leeks, the clone projects can finally truly commence. Karina, what is the progress on the required supply for the project?"
[Lord Shino, the estimated collected percentage is 11%.]
"Oh. Then you'll have to work harder, Karina."
[Understood, Lord Shino. Karina is always at your service.]
"Then…"
Let the operation commence.
