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Hiroshi looked at him, his heart pounding. "I don't care!" he said in a firm voice, his eyes filled with determination. "What matters is that she survives. If this is what has to be done, then do it!"
Haruto remained impassive, a faint, enigmatic smile playing on his lips.
"Well... since it's like that."
Without another word, he discreetly opens his statistics panel, the lines of information displayed before him in a blue glow. He decided to use some of his Faith points immediately, preparing himself to be in the best possible physical shape for the treatment. After all, he had every intention of spoiling little Hana.
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Profile Updated:
Name: Haruto Kamizuki
Age: 22
Unique Skill: Absolute Hypnosis
Faith Points: 573 → 393
Current World: Naruto
Statistics :
Chakra points : 160 (chakra * 10) → 200
Strength: 6 → 10
Agility : 5 → 10
Spirit: 10
Chakra: 16 (strength + spirit) → 20
Charm: 6/10
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A wave of power swept through his body, every fiber of his muscles seeming on the verge of exploding. His reflexes instantly became sharper, comparable to those of a predator ready to pounce. He clenched his fists, feeling an overflowing energy coursing through his veins like an uncontrollable torrent.
"That's better," he murmured to himself with a satisfied smile, closing the interface.
Haruto placed a hand on Hiroshi's trembling shoulder.
"Let's go convince your wife," he said calmly but firmly. "The treatment must begin immediately. We can't afford any delays."
Hiroshi swallowed hard, his chest heavy as he tried to imagine how he could even bring up such a topic with Hana. His throat tightened at the thought.
Haruto, on the other hand, appeared utterly composed, as though everything was perfectly normal—a mere professional duty. However, he does his best to hide the bulge in his pants, threatening to burst, betraying thoughts far less professional than he wanted to reveal to Hiroshi, at least not yet.
A short time later, Haruto and Hiroshi stood before Hana at the dining table. She was peeling vegetables with apparent tranquility. When she saw them approaching, she smiled warmly, a natural radiance lighting up her face.
For Haruto, it was like a shockwave. An almost irresistible temptation to leap on her seized him momentarily, but he forced himself to stay composed.
Hana's smile faded quickly as she noticed the grave expression on her husband's face.
"Hiroshi, what's going on?" she asked, concern evident in her voice.
Hiroshi hesitated, searching for the right words. He glanced at Haruto, who remained silent, waiting for him to speak.
"Hana…" he began, his voice trembling slightly. "There's something important I need to tell you. It's about your health."
Hana slowly set down the knife she was holding, her face tightening with growing anxiety.
"My health?" she repeated, visibly troubled. "Hiroshi, what's wrong?"
Haruto stepped forward, cutting in smoothly.
"Miss Hana," he began, his calm but serious tone immediately capturing her attention. "Do you remember yesterday when I told you I was a traveling doctor, attacked by bandits?"
Hana nodded slowly, her brow furrowed in confusion.
"Well, the truth is slightly different." He paused, carefully choosing his words. "Your husband had concerns—serious concerns—about your health. He suspected you might be suffering from a rare illness. He hired me to confirm his fears and to try to help you."
Hana's eyes widened slightly.
"You lied to me?" she murmured, her gaze darting between Haruto and Hiroshi as her hands gripped the edge of the table.
Hiroshi quickly stepped in, his voice pleading.
"Hana, I didn't want to scare you, especially not without knowing for sure. It was to protect you."
Haruto took over again, his tone grave.
"Unfortunately, the results confirm your husband's suspicions. Your condition is critical, and immediate action is necessary. Without intervention, your chances…"
He let the sentence hang in the air, leaving the unsaid consequences looming ominously.
Hana turned pale, her breathing quickening.
"What do you mean? What kind of intervention?" she asked, her voice trembling.
Haruto sat across from her, his intense gaze locking onto hers.
"It's complicated, but your condition requires a very specific treatment, something that very few people can provide. Fortunately, I'm able to help. But I need your full cooperation."
Hana stared at Haruto, her world seemingly collapsing around her.
"Listen to me carefully," Haruto said, his voice calm but firm. "Your condition is much more severe than you think. Without quick action, your life is in danger."
Hana froze, her mind struggling to process his words. Her hands tightened on the table's edge.
"But… I don't feel that bad. I mean, I'm tired, but…"
Haruto shook his head gently, cutting her off with a gesture.
"This isn't something you'll feel like an ordinary illness. Your vital energy is depleting at an alarming rate. It's a rare condition and, unfortunately, fatal. Your body needs a unique type of energy—something only one in a million people can produce."
Hana's eyes widened, a mix of shock and incomprehension on her face.
"A unique energy…?" she whispered.
Haruto nodded slowly.
"Exactly. Without it, your body can't recover. Your organs will begin to fail, one by one."
She instinctively turned to Hiroshi for reassurance or answers. Overwhelmed, Hiroshi briefly averted his gaze before forcing himself to meet hers.
"That's why I asked Haruto to come," he said, his voice heavy. "He's the only one who can help you. But… the treatment…"
He hesitated, his throat tightening at the thought of saying it aloud.
"Hiroshi, what is it?" Hana asked, her voice wavering between fear and hope.
Haruto interjected calmly:
"The treatment requires prolonged contact with this vital energy. This means I need to be… close to you. Very close."
"Close?" Hana blinked, confusion evident. "What do you mean?"
Unable to stay silent, Hiroshi fell to his knees before her.
"Hana, I beg you, listen to me! The treatment requires... physical intimacy with Haruto. I know it's insane, it's too much to ask of you, but I can't lose you. I'll do anything for you, even ask this of you."
Hana sat frozen, her mind reeling from what she had just heard.
Haruto observed her reaction, noting that she didn't outright reject the idea, even though she was clearly distressed. He decided to give them some time to talk alone, warning them they needed to decide quickly before the situation became irreversible.
In his room, Haruto considered whether to use intermediate hypnosis on her. The minor hypnosis he had used the previous day, convincing her he was a great doctor, combined with Hiroshi's pleas, should have been enough to sway her.
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After half an hour, Haruto grew impatient.
He strode into the room. "Are you done or not? We need to start. We're out of time," he said impatiently, eager to satisfy his desires.
As he entered, he found them both in an embrace, comforting each other. Both were silently sobbing. Haruto couldn't help but shout. « I thought I made myself clear,» he said firmly. «There must be no more physical contact between you two."
Hiroshi immediately pulled away from his wife, turning to Haruto with a pained expression. «My dear,» he said softly, taking Hana's hand, « you need to get treated. I'll wait here for you.»
Suddenly, Haruto took Hana in his arms and carried her to the master bedroom. He placed her on the bed and slammed the door behind them. Finally.
He quickly realized that, even though her husband had given his approval and she didn't seem ready to openly refuse, it was clear she was forcing herself. Her pale, tense face, closed eyelids and jerky breathing betrayed her unease. Come to think of it, he'd be obliged to reinforce his hypnosis on her at the end of the seven days. He therefore opted for an intermediate hypnosis.
« Absolute Hypnosis »
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Your mind stat (10 points) is higher than the target's (6 points). Hypnosis is possible.
Choose the desired hypnosis level:
2. Intermediate Hypnosis (100 points)
3. Major Hypnosis (400 points)
4. Absolute Hypnosis (1000 points)
Your points: 393
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As expected, it wasn't possible to layer the same level of hypnosis twice. He couldn't simply intensify the minor effect already in place. However, looking at the available options, he noticed something: the required Faith points for higher levels seemed to have significantly decreased.
The cost of hypnosis seemed to have dropped considerably. Reflecting on it, he supposed that his efforts to persuade her and weaken her will had an unexpected effect: they had reduced her natural resistance, making the hypnosis easier and thus less costly.
A satisfied smile crossed his lips. He selected Intermediate Hypnosis (100 points) as he forced Hana to meet his gaze.
« Hana, listen to me carefully. You have no doubt that your illness comes from Hiroshi's poor-quality fluids. It's obvious, isn't it?»
Hana, her brows slightly furrowed, murmured in a weak voice:
« Yes… I… I suppose it's obvious… His fluids… they poisoned me.»
Haruto, nodding slowly, tightened his control:
« Exactly. And you know I'm the only doctor who can save you. My treatment is your only chance, isn't that right?»
« Yes… You're the only one… It's my only chance…»
A satisfied smile crossed Haruto's lips. He continued, his voice softening, becoming almost comforting:
« And Hiroshi… you love him, but you can't deny he's… let's say, unsatisfying in bed. Isn't that true?»
Hana, blushing slightly, answered hesitantly:
« It's true… I… I am unsatisfied… with him…»
« You don't need that physical intimacy with him. Your love for him can remain platonic. That feels natural, doesn't it?»
Hana, in a low voice, nodded gently:
« Yes… a platonic love… that's enough.»
« And above all, Hana, you have no reason to feel ashamed or guilty. This is just a medical treatment. Hiroshi wanted it for you. You can even allow yourself to enjoy it.»
« It's just… a medical treatment… Yes… Hiroshi wanted it… so why not…»
Haruto, finishing his work, leaned in a little closer:
« Good. And soon, you'll realize you enjoy this treatment more and more.»
Hana, a faint, serene smile on her lips, replied almost instinctively:
"Yes… I will… enjoy it more and more…»