Chapter 46: Kushina's Grudge
"Hahahaha!"
Aoyama Riuun burst out laughing.
"You agree?"
The Daimyo thought Aoyama Riuun had agreed, and a look of joy appeared in his eyes.
However, after laughing for a while, Aoyama Riuun said nothing more, shouldered his mace, and walked away.
He had already gotten what he came for; who had time to stay here and joke around with him?
He was out! Bye-bye!
"Uh!"
Hatake Sakumo at the side was the first to react.
"Your Excellency, we will take our leave now!"
He first bid farewell to the Daimyo, then immediately followed after him.
Sarutobi Shinnosuke was a bit conflicted; after all, he wanted to build a good relationship with the Daimyo. But seeing the Daimyo's suddenly unhappy expression, Sarutobi Shinnosuke understood. There would always be another chance in the future.
...
"Hmph!"
Seeing his recruitment fail, the Daimyo was a little displeased. But looking at the large crater that had just been blasted out by Aoyama Riuun's Raimei Hakke, the Daimyo felt a bit intimidated.
'Forget it! I'll find another chance to recruit him in the future!'
Clearly, the Daimyo had not given up in his heart.
"Riuun!"
Asuna, at the side, watched Aoyama Riuun leave like that and couldn't help but want to chase after him. But looking at the Daimyo beside her, Asuna stopped.
'There will be a chance. We will definitely meet again!'
A princess of the Daimyo's residence and a ninja of Konoha Village. There would definitely be a chance to meet again.
Remembering how he had slapped her when they first met, Asuna couldn't help but whisper under her breath, "Bad guy!"
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"Hahaha! Good thing we ran fast. That old geezer actually tried to recruit me? He should ask himself if he's even worthy!"
After running out of the Daimyo's residence's territory, Aoyama Riuun looked at Hatake Sakumo and the others who had followed, shouldered his mace, and laughed nonchalantly. It was a good thing those people from the Daimyo's residence hadn't offended him directly, otherwise, Aoyama Riuun would have just started fighting.
"Ah!"
Hatake Sakumo shook his head helplessly but didn't say anything. In reality, ninjas who could be recruited with money were generally not very strong. A true powerhouse wouldn't care for such worldly possessions; if they needed money, they could just go and rob some. Of course, there were exceptions, like Kakuzu of the Akatsuki, a typical case of choosing money over life.
"Hmph! That's the Daimyo of the Land of Fire. Watch your words!"
Sarutobi Shinnosuke couldn't hold back. He snorted coldly and said to Aoyama Riuun.
Oh ho! Not scared anymore, are we?
Hearing this, Aoyama Riuun wasn't angry; instead, he couldn't help but laugh. He took the mace from his shoulder and waved it in front of Sarutobi Shinnosuke's eyes.
"Look at my new weapon, isn't it nice? Guess if it would hurt if I knocked it on your body?"
"..."
Hurt? I'm afraid I wouldn't even have my life left!
Sarutobi Shinnosuke's face darkened.
How could he not know that Aoyama Riuun was warning him? If he dared to say more, the other party would use that weapon to beat him up.
Remembering how Aoyama Riuun had acted without hesitation before, Sarutobi Shinnosuke decisively chose to back down this time. If he really got beaten, he wouldn't even have a place to cry.
"Tch!"
After rolling his eyes disdainfully, Aoyama Riuun continued to look at his mace.
The few figures continuously flickered through the forest. Without Asuna as a burden, Aoyama Riuun and the others' return speed was significantly faster.
...
Meanwhile, inside Konoha Village, the Great Ninja War had officially ended, and the Ninja Academy had naturally reopened.
Sitting in the classroom, Uzumaki Kushina rested her chin on one hand, looking boredly at the scenery outside.
"Has that detestable guy not come back from his mission yet?"
The one Kushina was currently thinking about was, naturally, Aoyama Riuun. Kushina couldn't forget the time Aoyama Riuun had hit her. This grudge must be avenged!
Kushina had already prepared several methods of protection, but it turned out Aoyama Riuun had gone out on a mission and hadn't returned yet, which left her a little disappointed.
In the class, no one spoke to Kushina. Although she herself looked like she didn't care, she felt a bit lonely inside.
'Hmph! I don't need friends!'
Her identity as an outsider, coupled with her bright red hair, had caused Kushina to be mocked more than once. At the beginning, because it was her first time in Konoha, she seemed a bit shy. But after getting familiar with the place, Kushina's true personality was revealed. All those who mocked her were beaten up by her. This also led to the already friendless Kushina becoming even more lonely.
"Kushina-san!"
At this time, a gentle voice suddenly sounded by Kushina's ear.
"Huh?"
Withdrawing her gaze from the window, Kushina turned her head to look.
It was Namikaze Minato, who had the nickname 'Little Sun'. Although he was a commoner ninja, Namikaze Minato's talent was outstanding. He had always been the top student in the class. Everyone was saying that he had been noticed by Jiraiya, one of Konoha's Sannin, and had a limitless future.
"What an effeminate guy!"
However, the gentle smile that Namikaze Minato showed everyone was met with disdain in Kushina's eyes.
Is this also a man? In Kushina's view, only someone domineering and arrogant like Aoyama Riuun was a real man.
'Pah, pah, pah! Why am I thinking of that bastard? I need to get my revenge!'
Kushina quickly reined in these thoughts.
"Uh!"
Namikaze Minato was a bit taken aback; after all, this was the first time someone had called him effeminate. To be honest, seeing Kushina with her bright red hair for the first time, Namikaze Minato had a favorable impression of her in his heart. It was love at first sight!
Namikaze Minato wanted to talk to her, but unfortunately, the current Kushina was like a hedgehog and wouldn't talk to anyone.
"If you have business, then state it! If not, then get lost!"
"! Alright!"
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