Ryōsuke's current lifestyle was completely relaxed.
During the two months since returning to the village, his physical attributes had increased by another 60 points.
Although he now had to complete five sets of the One-Punch Man workout just to increase his physical attributes.
It took a bit more time, but as long as he could improve, it was a good thing.
Besides, he didn't have much else to do right now.
His days consisted of nothing more than working out and picking up girls.
While he was busy with the ladies, his chakra reserves continued to skyrocket, increasing by at least thirty units over the past two months.
His strength was growing every single day.
He had absolutely no worries.
Life was incredibly carefree.
Now that Ayame was pregnant, he had to return to the single life.
Today, he took a rare trip to the Leaf Village's barbecue restaurant to enjoy some grilled meat.
It was a rare opportunity to enjoy his long-lost single life.
Naturally, he didn't need to worry about Ayame and Konan.
Ayame had long since quit her job at the ramen shop.
Since neither of them was showing much yet, they could still take care of themselves.
Once their bellies grew larger, Ryōsuke planned to hire dedicated staff to serve them.
The flavor of the barbecue at this restaurant was absolutely the best in the Leaf Village.
All the ingredients used were fresh.
Ryōsuke chose a seat by the aisle.
He focused entirely on grilling and eating his meat.
Sprinkling on some chili oil as it grilled made the aroma even more pungent and appetizing.
And, of course, there was fine wine.
Just as he was relishing his meal,
a woman poked her head out from the aisle.
"Lord Ryōsuke."
Ryōsuke looked up at her.
She had her hair tied in a thick ponytail, wearing a hollowed-out fishnet suit underneath a yellow vest.
"You must be Mitarashi Anko."
Anko's face lit up with joy.
"Lord Ryōsuke actually knows me?"
"May I sit with you, Lord Ryōsuke?"
To think such a prominent figure would recognize a nobody like her.
She felt deeply grateful to the man before her.
Ever since Lord Ryōsuke crushed Danzō and the Third Hokage, the village had implemented new regulations.
People like her, who were associated with the rogue ninja Orochimaru, were no longer strictly monitored once it was proven they had no ongoing ties to him.
Not only that, but the path to promotion had been opened for her.
She was no longer suppressed because of her connection to Orochimaru.
She had even become a Jōnin now, and it was all thanks to the man sitting in front of her.
Naturally, Ryōsuke had no objections.
Anko was wearing such revealing fishnet clothing that her excellent figure was fully on display.
At a glance, she looked like someone who would be exceptionally good at bearing children.
"Have a seat. Let's drink and eat some barbecue together."
His single life was going to end in just a few hours.
He wanted to make Anko his.
Hearing this, Anko happily sat down.
She was quite thrilled to have the honor of sitting with such a great man.
After all, the man before her was undoubtedly the strongest in the village today.
Even Lady Tsunade, one of the Sannin, couldn't compare to him.
The reason Lord Ryōsuke hadn't become the Hokage was probably for the sake of the village's peace.
Such righteousness was truly admirable.
The two drank and ate meat together, striking up a casual conversation.
The more Anko drank, the more she enjoyed herself.
She felt that the man in front of her didn't put on any airs at all.
He was just like an ordinary colleague, and they clicked perfectly.
Eventually, Anko drank until she was a bit dizzy.
Ryōsuke looked at Anko's state.
He knew it was time to head back; the sky had already grown dark.
He, of course, wasn't drunk.
Even though they had consumed roughly the same amount of alcohol.
His constitution was far beyond that of an ordinary person.
He left his seat and helped Anko up.
"Let's go. It's time to take you home."
Anko, however, was a bit dazed.
"Don't go, I can still drink. It's rare to have this much fun."
Ryōsuke ignored her protests, supporting her as they walked to the counter. He paid the bill and led her out of the barbecue restaurant.
Anko was drinking to the point of being delirious; there was no need to listen to her.
Once outside, Ryōsuke asked Anko,
"Where is your house?"
Anko still had a shred of lucidity left. She looked at the street and pointed in a certain direction.
Ryōsuke supported her and started walking.
More than ten minutes later, Ryōsuke finally helped her to a house in the outskirts.
It was a simple two-story house.
Looking at the pitch-black interior, it seemed no one else lived there.
He fished the keys out of Anko's pocket, unlocked the door, and helped her inside.
He turned on the lights and guided Anko to lean back on the sofa.
Looking at Anko's flushed face, Ryōsuke knew she was heavily intoxicated.
He needed to sober her up.
He glanced around, noticing some scattered underwear and other messy items.
He spotted some tea leaves inside a cabinet.
He walked over, grabbed a nearby cup, and brewed some tea.
Once it had cooled slightly, he brought it over to Anko.
"Here, drink this. It'll help you sober up."
Anko could still understand him. She took the teacup and began to drink.
She gulped it down.
After finishing it, her mind cleared up a bit.
Her large eyes stared intently at Ryōsuke.
"Lord Ryōsuke, how can you be so handsome? You're so incredibly charming."
With that, she stood up, moved closer to Ryōsuke, and buried her face in his chest.
"Lord Ryōsuke's scent... it's so captivating."
Ryōsuke smiled slightly.
"Then, are you willing to be my woman?"
"I am. Ryōsuke, why don't you stay in my room tonight?"
Anko agreed with great excitement.
She threw her arms around Ryōsuke, dropping the cup from her hands.
Fortunately, Ryōsuke was quick enough to catch it, preventing it from shattering on the floor.
Ryōsuke felt that Anko was still a bit dazed. When it came to female ninjas from his own village, he didn't really want to take advantage of them while they weren't fully lucid.
"You're drunk, Anko. Have a few more cups of tea before you answer me."
But Anko refused.
"Why drink more tea? Right now, I just want to bite Lord Ryōsuke."
She stood on her tiptoes and bit his neck.
Ryōsuke felt a slight sting, followed by a wet sensation.
He decided there was no need for more tea.
Even in her drunken state, he could still see Anko's true feelings.
It seemed his charm was simply too great.
He picked Anko up and walked into the inner room, which appeared to be her bedroom.
Along the way, he conveniently placed the cup on the table.
The night passed in silence.
Around noon the next day.
Sunlight spilled against the window, filtering through the gap in the curtains and shining onto Anko's face.
Anko slowly opened her eyes.
Her head ached slightly, and her body felt limp and sore.
A pair of large hands was still wrapped around her.
She was instantly stunned.
*Damn it, who did this to me?*
*Whoever dared to do this to me, I'll make sure his bloodline ends here!*
She looked up, only to see Lord Ryōsuke.
*Huh?*
*What's going on?*
*Why is Lord Ryōsuke in my bed?*
The urge to jump out of bed and beat the living daylights out of the person beside her vanished instantly.
Her face flushed an even deeper shade of red.
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