Demon's Priestess

10.

Karin woke up in her room, slowly got up, and looked around. - I fell asleep with my clothes on. -

Suddenly she heard a soft knock and a familiar voice. - Karin-san? -

- Give me a moment, Hinata-san. - she replied and slowly got up from the bed. She quickly changed her outfit and combed her hair, leaving it untied.

The women stood opposite each other, Karin looked at the purple-haired woman with a gentle look, smiling gently. - Really, nothing happened and I was just about to get up. - the red-haired girl assured her, she didn't want to hear another "sorry" from the purple-haired girl. - Forgive my ignorance... - she said when she noticed a small detail. - Where did you get such a beautiful earring? -

Hinata didn't know what was going on for a moment when she remembered the silver earring in the shape of a half-moon. - Oh, my hair covers it, so no one usually notices it. - She smiled warmly and looked into the eyes of the red-haired woman. - To answer your question, I got it from a rather important friend. -

- Oh my, I'm a little jealous. - she giggled before returning to a more serious expression. - But I believe you came to me for something other than just chatting. -

Hinata stopped smiling, became gloomy, and looked away. - This may sound strange coming from me, but... I have a feeling that Ino will soon do something she shouldn't. -

Sakura, like every day, spent her morning peacefully in the clearing shown to her by Kakashi. She focused on hitting the log one after another, but it barely budged. Sakura looked at the piece of wood in frustration. - Something's wrong, I haven't been able to collect natural energy for over a month... - too focused on what she was doing, she didn't pay attention to the fact that she was no longer alone.

- You are exceptionally strong for your age, my Lady. - a silver-haired man was standing nearby. Kakashi, as always, "smiled" at her with his eye, which they slowly began to get used to.

Sakura blushed in embarrassment and walked up to the man. - You're too nice, I'm not particularly strong. - She started fidgeting with her hair that had come out of her bun. - Especially now, when I have a little problem... - she said under her breath, hoping the man wouldn't hear it.

But he heard, they were standing close enough for Kakshi to hear her whisper. - Oh, I mean "natural energy", if I'm not mistaken. - he said, smiling, The priestess looked at him with surprise, she didn't think anyone in the palace would know anything about it.

- That's right... I didn't think anyone outside the temple knew about it... - they said, looking at the man suspiciously. The king hated the Temple and its teachings, and he hated them, so how did his right-hand man know about it?

- I have studied some of the teachings of the Temple. — This surprised the pink-haired girl more, she wondered if it was an excuse or the truth. The man extended his hand towards the woman.  - I believe I can help you find out the reason for this, if you wish, Ma'am. —

She looked at his hand uncertainly. -Nothing bad will probably happen, right? — She slowly reached out her hand towards him and grabbed it. She didn't know if something was going to happen or not, she just watched their hands. She felt awkward, but to her surprise, nothing happened and after a few minutes, Kakashi let go of her hand and looked at her with a surprised expression on his face. - Lady Sakura, you are.... —