Naruto: Starting from Eating the Gold Fruit

Chapter 298 Jiraiya and Himiko [Part 1]

Chapter 298 Jiraiya and Himiko... [Part 1]

In Nadeshiko Village:

Nadeshiko Himiko slowly removed the white silk ribbon from her forehead, and then took off the plain clothes she was wearing.

It has been a full year since her mother passed away. She has already grieved and finished keeping vigil.

Himiko now felt somewhat lost.

She didn't know what to do next.

In the past, she tried her best to earn money every month for her mother. Although the medicinal herbs sent by Konoha Village every month greatly reduced her burden, she still wanted to save more money in case of complications.

Now, her mother has passed away despite all medical efforts, and these goals have vanished in an instant, naturally leaving her feeling lost.

"Little Himihu?"

The village chief's voice rang out, and Himiko quickly rose to greet him: "Village chief?"

The village chief staggered to Himiko's doorstep, smiling as he said, "Little Himiko, good news! Good news!"

The village chief has aged considerably lately, but his spirits are getting better every day.

Everyone in Fuzi Village knows that this village chief probably doesn't have much time left.

This situation is merely a temporary resurgence.

Himiko gestured for the old village chief to sit down, and the old chief patted Himiko's hand with a smile, saying, "Little Himiko, good news! The Hokage of Konoha wants you to go to Konoha!"

For the women of Fushiko Village, being able to settle in Konoha Village was indeed the best news they could hope for.

Since the beginning of their cooperation with Konoha Village, the annual scholarship quotas from Konoha Village and the substantial amount of medicinal herbs sent to the village by Konoha Village, though not particularly valuable, have greatly increased the girls' goodwill towards Konoha Village.

Himiko naturally had a favorable impression of Konoha Village.

Putting everything else aside, without the medicinal herbs provided by Konoha Village, her mother would have been gone long ago.

The reason we were able to survive for these extra few years was because of those precious medicinal herbs.

Unfortunately, her mother was already in the late stages of her illness when she was diagnosed. If she were a ninja, she might have been able to find a way to prolong her life, but alas...

Decades ago, it was a time of war. During times of war, unless one was attached to a powerful family or clan, even the greatest talent would be wasted, like Himiko's mother's.

"Lord Hokage..." Nadeshiko Himiko couldn't help but show a longing expression on her face.

In fact, Himiko had never met Yua before.

Yes, not even once.

However, there is no doubt that Nadeshiko Himiko held this Hokage in high esteem.

After all, the help the other party had given to Nadeshiko Village was genuine, and Nadeshiko Himiko was not the kind of person who would forget kindness. Therefore, Nadeshiko Himiko always felt that she owed Yua a lot.

I just haven't had the chance to repay them.

But now...

Why did the Hokage call her over?

Nadeshiko Himiko looked at her with some curiosity: "Hokage-sama... why did you call me over?"

The old village chief chuckled and patted Himiko's hand, saying, "It concerns your life's most important matter! The Hokage values you highly! He wants to personally oversee your affairs! This is an extraordinary favor!"

Nadeshiko Himiko was taken aback, then a sudden panic gripped her heart.

She certainly held the current Third Hokage of Konoha in high esteem, but that absolutely did not mean she felt she should entrust her life's most important matter to him...

For some reason, the first thing that came to mind when Nadeshiko Himiko heard this news was a white-haired boy...

Almost ten years ago, she and that boy named Jiraiya...

The two parties made an agreement regarding the apprentice...

But to be honest...

Compared to apprentices...

Himiko shook her head.

What was she thinking? The other person had already clearly rejected her...

Composing herself, Himiko was filled with doubt: "I remember, shouldn't the Hokage have already... gotten married?"

The old village chief waved his hand: "Hey, no, it's not Lord Hokage. What are you thinking? You're not worthy of the title Lord Hokage."

That's true. Given Yua's current status, aside from the daughters of daimyo from other countries or the daughters of kage from other villages, if a marriage alliance were to be formed and the target was Yua's child, then anything else would be considered a step up for her.

Ok……

Of course, if the goal is to reach Asia, then all of the above would be considered as aiming too high.

Some people are just able to inspire awe in everyone in the world.

For example, the teacher whom Youya admires most.

Of course, Yuya herself knew that compared to that person, she was like a firefly compared to the bright moon. This was not a metaphor, but a fact.

The reason for saying this is simply because some people are either too full or genuinely mentally ill.

The whole world admires that person so much, yet he insists on being clever and spouting nonsense like "nothing special." If such a person were in front of Youya, Youya would have to let him experience the ultimate move of the Golden City's Descent.

Ahem, I digress. Let's get back to the main point.

Nadeshiko Himiko breathed a sigh of relief upon hearing the village chief's words.

It wasn't that she rejected the Hokage of Konoha, it's just...

She's never even met that Hokage before; she shouldn't be so hasty.

Of course, if the other party asks her to repay the favor, she will grit her teeth and accept it.

Fortunately, the other party wasn't interested in her.

But if that's the case, then she was even more confused: "If it's not about me going to... going to... that kind of thing, why say it's related to my life's most important event?"

The old village chief chuckled and said, "Naturally, it's because that Hokage wants to arrange a talented young man for you to spend the rest of your life with!"

The old village chief looked excited, but Himiko's expression turned sour.

original……

Is that what you mean?

This……

Himiko suppressed the image that suddenly appeared in her mind and sighed to the old village chief, "Is it possible not to go?"

The old village chief was stunned, looking at Himiko in disbelief, then suddenly became angry and said, "Little Himiko, what's wrong with you?! What a great opportunity!! And it was personally requested by the Hokage himself! You, you, if you don't go, how can you face the Hokage?!"

Himiko's expression became conflicted.

Indeed, being able to go to Konoha Village is undoubtedly a tremendous opportunity for the people of Nadeshiko Village.

but……

Himiko sighed, thinking of the kindness she had received over the years: "Alright, I understand. I will go."

The old village chief nodded in satisfaction.

Himiko sighed as she watched the old village chief's retreating figure.

If she could… she really didn’t want to go…

but……

She is indeed very confused about the future.

So, when she arrived at Konoha Village and went to the Hokage's office, she heard Yua say to her:

"Jiraiya still remembers everything that happened between you and him nine years ago very clearly."

So, if he's willing to stay with you forever...would you be willing to travel the ninja world with him?