Evil Uchiha brat, I'll marry you myself.

Seeing that Tobirama wouldn't listen, Koki's expression darkened, and he directly laid his cards on the table, refusing to continue the act.

"what?"

Uchiha Shizuru looked completely bewildered, blinking his big eyes as his gaze shifted back and forth between the old tree and Senju Tobirama.

She suddenly understood why Gu Mu didn't seem afraid of the Hokage at all.

No wonder Uchiha Shizusui felt some pressure from Tobirama; it turns out he actually resembled Koki in some ways.

[Uchiha Shizuru is in shock... Harvesting 300 emotions]

So, her future father-in-law is the Second Hokage. Thinking of this, Uchiha Shizumi suddenly felt extremely nervous.

She was wondering why the Second Hokage looked at her with such scrutiny, as if he were scrutinizing his daughter-in-law.

Pshaw, what is Jing Shui thinking? It's not even a hint of anything's going on yet, and he's already talking about a daughter-in-law...

Just as Uchiha Shizuru was lost in thought, Senju Tobirama looked at him speechlessly. That brat had actually flipped the table and was quitting the act!

"Ahem, Gu Mu, don't worry, I'm doing this for your own good."

"No, that won't do. Just say one thing: is it okay or not?"

Koki no longer wanted to argue with Tobirama Senju, since the two of them didn't have a very good relationship anyway.

"Alright then, but I have one condition: once you become Chunin, you must join my elite guard."

Tobirama Senju rubbed his temples in exasperation.

Little did he know that when this brat got serious, not even ten oxen could pull him down.

Given the potential that Uchiha Shizumizu has shown so far, she will definitely become a top member of the Uchiha clan in the future. I was originally thinking that with Hiruzen and Danzo around, I should be able to bring her into my camp.

However, if Koki were to subdue Uchiha Shizuru, the outcome would likely be similar.

"An elite guard?"

Gu Mu turned to look at Uchiha Shizuku beside him.

Seeing Uchiha Shizumi blinking repeatedly, one could tell that she must have agreed.

"That's fine."

Gu Mu knew what the second generation's elite guard was; it was simply someone who would follow him and carry out various missions in the future.

It seems that Tobirama had already foreseen the various wars to come and had begun to cultivate his own trusted followers in advance.

Chapter 32 Not a buddy, I'm on a team with a big shot?

After going out.

Uchiha Shizumizu seemed not to have realized that Koki's father was actually the Second Hokage.

"What's wrong, silly girl? Are you so excited that you can't speak because you'll be doing missions with me in the future?"

Gu Mu wore a contented smile.

"You bad guy, why didn't you say so sooner that the Second Hokage was your father?"

Uchiha Shizumi rolled her eyes coquettishly, wondering what Tobirama thought of her.

Gu Mu knew what Uchiha Shizuru was worried about, and said casually, "It's alright. That old Deng has no impact on me. Even if he doesn't agree, I'm still going to have you."

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Shizumi blushed. This rascal, for no reason, said such shameful things.

"Hmph, I...I haven't agreed yet."

To conceal her panic, Uchiha Shizumi's eyes darted around like a startled deer, and she let out a soft hum, as if to say that she was not so easily defeated.

"I see. If you don't agree, then I'll have to reluctantly start a harem. Koharu Utatane seems pretty good. She looks like a cute girl next door."

"Huh? You dare!"

Upon hearing this, Uchiha Shizuru immediately extended her slender hand and launched an attack on the soft flesh of Koki's waist.

Her adorable face was as red as a ripe apple, and her puffed-up cheeks gave her the air of a jealous East Asian king of jealousy.

"Ouch, just kidding. How could I possibly have a harem? From now on, I won't say a word to Koharu Utatane. Besides, how could she possibly be as cute as you?"

"My Jing Shui is the cutest in the world."

"You're so cheeky, you're nowhere near that good-looking~"

A smile spread across Uchiha Shizumizu's lips like ripples. Looking at Koki's exaggerated movements, she glanced around in a bit of panic.

This guy is truly unafraid of others, even knowing who they are.

[Uchiha Shizusui is pleased... Harvesting 200 Emotion Points]

While verbally refuting the claims, they were secretly overjoyed.

Gu Mu also watched, and when they were almost in a place with people, he stopped teasing Uchiha Shizumi.

Now is not the time to reveal their identities. At least until Gu Mu feels he has matured, he will not take the initiative to expose their relationship.

Otherwise, if Tobirama Senju targets them, there's no guarantee that nothing unexpected might happen.

Old Deng would absolutely not allow his son to marry a member of the Uchiha clan.

"Hey, Gu Mu, Jing Shui, I think I just heard you talking about me. Is there something you need?"

At the corner, Xiaochun, who was about to leave the academy, heard some noises and came over to ask, somewhat puzzled.

"I....."

Gu Mu opened his mouth, but feeling the skillful hand on his waist exerting force, he could only wisely shut up.

This girl, she's so jealous, she can get jealous in no time.

"It's nothing, it's just about group assignments. By the way, Xiaochun, who are you paired with?"

Uchiha Shizumi had a friendly smile on her face.

However, this smile sent a chill down Xiaochun's spine for some reason.

"Me? I think I'm in the same group as Gu Mu. Please take care of me in the future."

Koharu Utatane glanced between Koki and Uchiha Shizumizu, concluding that the rumors were somewhat untrue.

The two of them maintained some distance.

"Ah~"

For a moment, Uchiha Shizuru's eyes seemed to lose their luster.

If Tobirama doesn't agree to switch groups, then wouldn't the two of them really have to train together?

In Uchiha Shizuru's little brain, a melodramatic scenario immediately flashed through his mind: the two of them developing feelings for each other over time, only to be abandoned in the end.

"Bang~"

“(?｀?Д?′)!! Ouch!”

Uchiha Shizusui, who had just recovered from the head injury, looked at Koki beside her with displeasure.

"What are you thinking about?"

"We just asked the teacher, and they said the two of them need to be regrouped, so what happens next is still uncertain."

Gu Mu's tone was indifferent, showing no trace of lingering affection.

"That's it, okay then."

Xiaochun, who was switching dorm rooms, was clearly in low spirits. "I'll be going now. See you again sometime."

"See you."

After speaking expressionlessly, Gu Mu planned to leave with Uchiha Shizuku beside him.

"Gu Mu, you're quite popular! It seems Xiao Chun has feelings for you?"

"Of course, I am the man of the most adorable Uchiha Shizumi in the world."

"Hmph, I'm leaving~"

Uchiha Shizumi gave a soft snort, the sound as if squeezed from her nose, and then walked ahead with a rather arrogant air.

If the boys from the ninja academy saw this, they would probably be shocked.

Is this still the usual aloof academic genius?

......

Soon, it was afternoon.

Koki and Uchiha Shizumi sat together in the plaza where they usually practiced combat, staring at a large tree in the distance, their faces expressionless.

I really don't know which brat wrote the love letter to Uchiha Shizuru.

"Oh? Here we come."

Gu Mu watched as a man slowly walked under the big tree, seemingly waiting for something.

The man was fairly good-looking, with delicate features, but compared to himself, he was still far inferior.

"Hey, classmate, don't wait anymore, Jing Shui won't be coming."