Chapter 39: This is the Hokage's Son? What a Disgrace
Perhaps because Lord Aoyama Ruyun's actions were too fast, by the time everyone realized it, Asuna had been hit.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke stared with wide eyes, looking dumbfounded.
"Aoyama Ruyun! Are you crazy!"
You know she's the Daimyo's princess, and you still dare to hit her?
Sarutobi Shinnosuke had heard that Aoyama Ruyun's character was extremely arrogant, hard-headed, and acted without any restraint.
But looking at him now, my god, is this called hard-headed?
He's a complete and utter brute!
Hatake Sakumo and Yuhi Shinku at the side, however, didn't have much of a reaction.
They just exchanged a glance, and both saw the helplessness in each other's eyes.
A ninja attacking the Daimyo's princess... this matter sounded unbelievable.
But if the protagonist was Aoyama Ruyun, Hatake Sakumo felt it was only natural.
"Aoyama Ruyun, I must teach you a good lesson today!"
Sarutobi Shinnosuke felt he had to make a move.
Otherwise, he would inevitably be implicated by the angry princess.
But in reality, Asuna didn't feel much anger. Instead, she felt a strange, inexplicable feeling.
Since childhood, Asuna had lived a pampered life.
The Daimyo's teachings to his daughter were all about being superior, that she was the most noble person in the world.
Whatever she did, no one could refute, no one could ignore.
She could basically have whatever she wanted.
But today, a man actually dared to hit her.
This also gave rise to a peculiar feeling in Asuna's heart.
So when she saw Sarutobi Shinnosuke about to attack Aoyama Ruyun, Asuna couldn't help but say,
"Stop!"
"Your Highness!"
Sarutobi Shinnosuke tried to explain, but Asuna had no intention of paying attention to him. Her eyes were fixed on Aoyama Ruyun.
"Aoyama Ruyun, right? I will remember you!"
"Whatever!"
Shrugging, Aoyama Ruyun replied perfunctorily.
Remember me, then remember me.
"I just hope you don't cry in pain next time you're hit!"
"Humph!"
Aoyama Ruyun's words made Asuna snort lightly, saying no more.
At this time, it was up to Hatake Sakumo, as the squad leader, to step up and speak.
"Ahem! Apologies, Your Highness. We can find another ninja squad to escort you!"
In Hatake Sakumo's view, this mission was bound to fail again.
Compared to the beginning, Hatake Sakumo was almost used to it now.
Complete a mission? That... doesn't exist!
But Asuna, hearing this, looked surprised.
"Why find another ninja squad?"
"Hmm?"
This time, it was Hatake Sakumo's turn to be stunned.
"Are we going or not!"
Asuna said, looking very impatient.
Hatake Sakumo was even more puzzled. *Did I hear that right?*
But after confirming again and again, although puzzled, Hatake Sakumo nodded.
"Let's go!"
Just like that, the White Fang squad, escorting the princess, left.
...
"Ruyun, that princess... doesn't she have some kind of problem?"
On the way, Hatake Sakumo really couldn't hold back and quietly asked Aoyama Ruyun.
She was hit, not only did she not fly into a rage, but she chose to continue the mission... Is there some trick?
But considering Aoyama Ruyun's strength, it seemed that even if there was a trick, it would be useless.
"Why can't it be because I'm handsome?"
Aoyama Ruyun looked at Hatake Sakumo.
"..."
Hatake Sakumo didn't answer, just gave Aoyama Ruyun an annoyed look.
He decisively took the lead and walked at the very front.
Shrugging, Aoyama Ruyun didn't care.
Although he didn't say, Aoyama Ruyun could also see that this Asuna indeed had some problems, just... psychologically.
Years of being pampered, suddenly, someone appears who doesn't care about her status and even dares to hit her.
It's inevitable that strange thoughts will arise.
Aoyama Ruyun also didn't expect... this so-called princess, was actually this kind of person.
'This is troublesome!'
If she continued to provoke, Aoyama Ruyun would have just attacked.
But the key is, she wasn't being arrogant anymore.
With advanced Observation Haki, Aoyama Ruyun could sense Asuna's gaze, always intentionally or unintentionally looking his way.
'One Tsunade is enough, now another princess?'
Wait, Aoyama Ruyun remembered, Tsunade also seems to be a princess, right?
Princess of the Senju Clan, granddaughter of the First Hokage.
Her status isn't any worse than Asuna's.
'Am I destined to be with princesses?'
...
"Your Highness, would you like some water?"
"Your Highness, are you tired? Do you want to rest?"
"Your Highness, are you hungry?"
Along the way, Sarutobi Shinnosuke's fawning voice could be heard.
Hatake Sakumo and Yuhi Shinku kept their eyes on their noses and noses on their hearts, pretending not to see.
Anyway, after escorting this Asuna back to the Daimyo's residence, the mission would be over.
But Aoyama Ruyun was a bit speechless.
It was fine at first, but later, his fawning appearance started to annoy Aoyama Ruyun.
"He's also the Hokage's son, how embarrassing!"
If his father saw this subservient look, he'd probably be angry enough to slap him on the head.
Wanting to get closer to the Land of Fire's Daimyo's residence is understandable, but you shouldn't reverse the status positions.
Honestly, in the Land of Fire, the Daimyo's residence and Konoha Village have a complementary relationship.
The ninja village is responsible for military power, the Daimyo's residence is responsible for economy and trade.
The status of both sides is equal.
But, in this ninja world where strength is paramount, the Daimyo's residence's status only sounds grand. When real danger comes, it's useless.
When the First Hokage and the Second Hokage were in power, did you see the Daimyo's residence being arrogant?
What a joke. Did they really think the First and Second were pushovers?
The First Hokage was gentler, which was fine.
If it were the Second Hokage, 'You dare to make me unhappy, I'll replace the Daimyo.'
Don't doubt it, the Second Hokage, Senju Tobirama, really had that ability.
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