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Chapter 35 Hozuki Shingetsu has always been a true villain.

"But Crescent Moon, I heard you rejected the marriage proposal from the Kaguya clan? Your standards have gotten so high now, you don't even want the Corpse Bone Pulse?"

Although the Kaguya clan did not actively publicize this matter, there were quite a few Jonin present when the two made the bet. Now that so much time has passed and there has been no follow-up, the others naturally realized what was going on.

Now that Yagura had met the person in question, he naturally had to make a good joke of him.

"It's not that I look down on the Corpse Bone Pulse, it's just that there are better options." Hozuki Shingetsu shook his head, not hiding his true thoughts from his companion.

"Actually, I've always felt that you and Nagi are a good match."

Yagura nodded noncommittally. Having grown up together, he naturally knew what Hozuki Shingetsu's dream was. But in his opinion, wouldn't a marriage alliance between the Hozuki and Yuki clans be more helpful in becoming the Mizukage?

"What's more..." He glanced at Yukinagi, who was staring intently at Hozuki Shingetsu. Everyone knew what this girl was thinking!

"You know, we grew up together. I only ever saw Nagi as a little sister. Besides, I don't want our friendship to change." Hozuki Shingetsu replied calmly, his eyes fixed on the fishing rod in his hand.

That's obviously a lie.

As the legitimate daughter of the Yuki clan, Yuki Nagi lives up to her name, with skin as white as snow. She possesses long, silver-white hair and a pair of perfect, long legs. Knowing some of Hozuki Shingetsu's preferences, she often goes out wearing over-the-knee socks. Combined with the marks left between the socks and her thighs, it's fair to say that her entire body is completely rooted in Hozuki Shingetsu's XP system.

Well, aside from the upper body, which is hard to describe.

If Hozuki Shingetsu's goal is only the Mizukage, then as Yagura Karatachi said, the alliance between the Hozuki clan and the Yuki clan would be the best combination.

However, once Hozuki Shingetsu's goal expanded to unifying the ninja world, the Yuki clan was no longer the best choice.

Although the Yuki clan, as a native ninja clan of Kirigakure, could provide Hozuki Shingetsu with tremendous assistance, they were still somewhat inferior to the Uzumaki clan.

The difference isn't just that the Yuki clan is weaker than the Uzumaki clan; it's also that the Uzumaki clan's sealing techniques have a wider range of applications and are more valuable. More importantly, Hozuki Shingetsu's future wife isn't from a main Kirigakure clan, which makes her even more valuable to others.

Most importantly, the Hozuki clan and the Yuki clan already have a very close relationship. As long as Ren is still in power, it's impossible for them to turn against each other; intermarriage would only be icing on the cake. As for after Ren's downfall, Hozuki Shingetsu has a series of methods to win over the Yuki clan.

Of course, there is also the most difficult thing for Hozuki Shingetsu to say: after nearly ten years of companionship with his childhood friend, Hozuki Shingetsu believes that Yukinagi looks down on everyone except himself, including his playmates Yagura and Ao.

Because when he was still young, he secretly used his special ability to connect with Yukinagi's heart. It can be said that Yukinagi's trust in Hozuki Shingetsu was built up over time and through his special ability, so Hozuki Shingetsu is naturally not afraid of others poaching him.

Therefore, despite his shamelessness, Hozuki Shingetsu, being a true villain, naturally wouldn't choose to marry Yukinagi. Because while he could still have affairs with Yukinagi while married to others, he'd have to find a way to have affairs with other women after marrying her. Faced with other female ninjas with whom he had no emotional connection, he could only offer words like, "Madam, you didn't want to…", or "Trust me, he'll be alright."

Although it's quite interesting, it's ultimately a hassle.

Of course, even if the above things were to happen, it would only happen after Hozuki Shingetsu becomes the Mizukage and integrates the internal forces of Kirigakure.

After all, although he possessed the spirit of Cao Cao and the integrity of the Jian'an era, he was also well aware of the warning that lust could be a double-edged sword. Before he had a firm grasp on the situation, he would still maintain his image as a virtuous gentleman in front of Yukinagi. Moreover, even when the time was right, he would entice Yukinagi to take the initiative to push him down, in order to create the illusion that he was helpless.

"What a bastard!" Hozuki Shingetsu glanced at Yukinagi's reflection in the water—the absolute territory between her over-the-knee socks and shorts—and cursed himself inwardly for being such a despicable person.

That's right, he always knew who he was. He was just an ordinary, cunning man, loyal to his own desires, but with a clear head.

He coveted fame, hence the title "Timely Rain of Kirigakure"; he loved beautiful women, hence the desire to collect them all in the ninja world; he longed for success, hence the ambition to unify the ninja world; he enjoyed life, hence the constant abundance of luxury items in his home; he hated death, hence the desire to achieve immortality.

However, at the same time, his experience of living a second life also gave him the courage to risk his life in the face of a real crisis, and a crazy gambling mentality in the face of greater benefits—this life was a bonus, so why not fight for it?

This is Hozuki Shingetsu, just an ordinary person with many facets, though he has some principles. He is well aware of his current situation, understanding what he can do now, what he can do later, what he can only think about in his heart, and what he can say to others.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became somewhat awkward after Hozuki Shingetsu answered.

Yagura Karatachi shook his head helplessly. Given Hozuki Shingetsu's clear refusal, he naturally couldn't continue the topic. Glancing at the dejected Yukinagi, sensing the awkward atmosphere, he immediately changed the subject, trying to liven things up again.

"Speaking of which, is there any chance we'll obtain the sealing technique for the Tailed Beasts from Uzushio Village during our trip there?"

Although he didn't know Hozuki Shingetsu's reason for going to Uzushio Village, Yagura Karatachi naturally connected it to the sealing technology of the Tailed Beast Jinchuriki.

"The sealing techniques of the Tailed Beasts... By the way, Yagura, you still want to become a Tailed Beast Jinchuriki, don't you?"

"Of course. If we're going to dedicate ourselves to the village, we should start with what's most valuable. Right now, the Three-Tails and the Six-Tails are forcibly sealed in containers, making them unusable and raising concerns about their potential rampage. If we can obtain the sealing technology for the Tailed Beast Jinchuriki from Uzushio Village, I'm willing to be the first to become the Three-Tails Jinchuriki."

As a passionate young man who loves his village, Yagura Karatachi has always had a dream: to become a Jinchuriki of a Tailed Beast and serve the village.

Of course, he had dreamed of becoming the Mizukage before, but he naturally forgot about it after meeting Hozuki Shingetsu.

After all, becoming the Mizukage as a Jinchuriki of a Tailed Beast is already a pipe dream, let alone competing with Hozuki Shingetsu.

"The sealing technology for the Jinchuriki of the Tailed Beasts... will come." Hozuki Shingetsu reviewed his plans in his mind once again, confirming his suspicions.

(End of this chapter)