Yuhi Kurenai slowly regained her composure, her face involuntarily flushing with heat.
She bit her lip, wanting to offer an explanation, but in the end, she could only manage a wry smile.
Fortunately, the atmosphere did not become awkward as a result.
Just then, Wu Ying emerged carrying the dishes.
The air seemed to freeze for a fraction of a second, plunging the room into silence.
Suddenly, Anko spotted the dumplings Karin was holding, and with an excited little trot, she hurried right over to stand in front of Karin.
This lively display broke the stifling mood in the hall.
Once all the dishes were neatly arranged, Wu Ying was just about to tell Kaoumi to go fetch Lady Tsunade and Shizune when Lady Tsunade briskly swept through the doorway.
Shizune followed close behind, gently reminding her:
"Lady Tsunade, please mind your posture."
Wu Ying hurriedly pulled out a chair and invited Lady Tsunade to sit down, and the meal officially began.
The only sound left in the entire room was the chewing of food.
Sensing something amiss, Lady Tsunade glanced around the table. Both Uzuki Yugao and Yuhi Kurenai were keeping their heads slightly lowered.
Yuhi Kurenai, in particular, was feeling a complex swirl of emotions inside.
With a look of surprise, Lady Tsunade asked:
"What's wrong with everyone?"
As she spoke, she rubbed her temples, then looked at Wu Ying and continued:
"That old stubborn fool Onoki has arrived too.
And Rasa is here as well. Now we're just waiting …
Chapter 120