Just as Kenji was still thinking about the identity of the hunchbacked man, Terumi, who was blocking in front of him, turned around, revealing a relieved expression.
It had to be said that Terumi was quite reliable. Just now, she had used her small body to protect Kenji behind her.
Terumi was someone you could count on, she really stepped up when something happened.
Terumi patted her small chest, saying with some lingering fear:
"That's bad luck. We actually ran into that guy. Fortunately, he didn't transform, otherwise we would have had to die here."
Hearing this, Kenji couldn't help but ask curiously:
"What's the background of that person just now? I feel like everyone around here is afraid of him."
"I don't know what that guy's name is, but he's been around since before I was born."
"You're talking nonsense. How old are you, and how old is that guy?"
"Hey, Uncle, don't interrupt me. Let me finish. That guy has always had a bad reputation in the village. Whenever a child is disobedient, the parents will always use him to scare the child, 'If you don't listen, the hunchbacked man will take you away.' It's said that he's not human, but a giant turtle that has become a spirit."
Hearing this, Kenji finally knew the identity of the hunchbacked man. It was the jinchuriki of the Three-Tails Isobu.
The dark circles under that person's eyes should be like Gaara's, because the sealing wasn't strict enough, so he couldn't sleep because of Isobu.
After that small episode just now, Kenji and Terumi successfully returned to the inn.
And Kenji had also found the target of this mission.
Although the Three-Tails had become a free-roaming tailed beast during the Third Ninja World War, Kenji was still able to complete the mission by obtaining information about the Three-Tails' jinchuriki.
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Early the next morning, after eating breakfast, Kenji left with Terumi.
"Uncle, why do you have to go find that monster? Don't blame me for not reminding you. If something really happens, I'll definitely sell you out at the first moment."
"As a writer, the most important thing is inspiration. I feel like that guy should be able to give me some good inspiration. If you're scared, then you don't have to go. I'll go by myself."
Although Kenji's aggressive method was very simple, it was enough to deal with the inexperienced Terumi.
Terumi snorted coldly.
"Hmph, who's scared? I'm going to be a powerful ninja in the future. How could I be scared?"
"Since you're dreaming, why not dream bigger, and just make the Mizukage your goal."
What greeted Kenji was Terumi's gaze, as if she was looking at an idiot.
"Uncle, you're really naive. The First Mizukage was from the Yuki clan, and the Second and Third Mizukage were from the Hozuki clan. Only those from noble families can become Mizukage. A ninja from a commoner background like me can only become a Jonin at best."
Kenji didn't expect that the future Fifth Mizukage's childhood dream was so simple.
But that was normal. The reason why Terumi decided to compete for the position of Mizukage in the future was also to change Kirigakure's Bloody Mist Policy.
At this time, Kirigakure, although slightly more closed off compared to the other four great ninja villages, was generally relatively peaceful.
Thinking of this, Kenji reached out and patted Terumi's head, saying earnestly:
"There's a saying that the sons of kings and generals aren't born to be kings and generals. I think you'll definitely be able to become Mizukage in the future."
Hearing this, a somewhat silly smile appeared on Terumi's face.
"That's rare, Uncle. You're actually saying something like that. I've decided. If I become Mizukage in the future, you can come and be my Mizukage assistant."
Looking at Terumi's smiling face, Kenji seemed to see Kushina's shadow.
When she was a child, Kushina had also smiled like this, wanting him to be her number one henchman.
Just as Kenji was still reminiscing about the past, Terumi suddenly lifted her foot and gently kicked Kenji's calf.
"Uncle, you're thinking about other women, aren't you? That's rude. How dare you be distracted in front of a beautiful girl like me, who's hard to come by in a thousand years? You're really ungrateful."
To this, Kenji could only reveal a somewhat embarrassed smile.
How was Terumi's intuition so accurate? It was almost like an animal.
Or rather, was this a talent unique to women? Although Terumi was just a little brat at this time.
"Since that's the case, then please lead the future Mizukage-sama on this adventure."
Although she knew that Kenji was complimenting her, Terumi still felt a secret sense of satisfaction in her heart.
Hmph, so what if you're a great writer? So what if you have evidence of my pranks?
You still have to rely on the great Terumi-sama now, don't you?
You're really something, Terumi. You easily subdued this guy.
Such a scene suddenly appeared in Terumi's mind.
Kenji was kneeling in front of her, shouting with tears streaming down his face.
"Terumi-sama, please take me with you."
Looking at Terumi, who suddenly started giggling, a puzzled expression appeared on Kenji's face.
Afterwards, the duo, one big and one small, walked towards the outskirts of Kirigakure.
After all, as a jinchuriki who was ostracized by the villagers, the hunchbacked man's residence was naturally in a place far from people.
Under Terumi's guidance, Kenji walked onto a rather desolate path.
Although there were no weeds on this path, it looked like someone walked on it every day.
However, this path was potholed, filled with various small puddles.
If ordinary people weren't careful, they might fall.
In addition to Kirigakure's humid weather, the shoes of Kenji and Terumi were soon covered with yellow mud.
After walking for a good while, Terumi suddenly pulled Kenji into a bush.
Then, Terumi gently leaned close to Kenji's ear, saying softly:
"We're near that monster's house. We can't walk on the path anymore, otherwise we'll definitely be discovered. Listen to my commands later, and don't mess around."
Looking at Terumi's serious little face, Kenji couldn't help but reach out and gently pinch it.
With a "smack" sound, Terumi mercilessly slapped away Kenji's hand, saying in an annoyed tone:
"I'm talking to you about serious matters. If you don't cooperate with me, we'll go back now. I'm not kidding. If we anger that monster, we'll both have to die here."
Kenji nodded, then responded:
"Since that's the case, then I'll entrust my little life to Terumi-sama."
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