Naruto: I'm really not an evil scientist!

"Hey, teacher, Asuma, how are you two? It's been a long time. How have you been lately?" Jiraiya greeted them with a smile.

"Okay, I'm fine. Jiraiya, how have you been lately?" the Third Hokage replied.

"Very good!"

Asuma simply nodded at Jiraiya; the two weren't particularly close.

Jiraiya simply smiled, said nothing more, and then gazed into the distance, saying:

"Teacher, this time things have really gotten out of hand."

"If he doesn't come back soon, I'm not at ease. Minato is doing a pretty good job as Hokage. With Hiruko helping him, he'll definitely become the most outstanding Hokage in the ninja world."

The master and apprentice had not seen each other for a long time. Hiruzen Sarutobi, along with Asuma and Jiraiya, took the three of them to the most luxurious buffet restaurant built by Hiruko in Konoha.

We found a private room and began a heart-to-heart talk.

Hiruko stretched and decided he didn't really want to stay in the lab today, so he accepted Azuko's invitation.

The little guy wanted to treat Hiruko to a meal to repay her for her guidance in ninjutsu.

Hiruko, holding a local specialty snack from Konoha in one hand and his own creation, fries and cola, in the other, strolled slowly down the streets of Konoha, basking in the smiles on people's faces and nodding with satisfaction.

It's a pity that we're about to be plunged into war again. If only peace could last forever.

If I give myself a few more years to develop, I might be able to sweep through the ninja world.

Hiruko walked and stopped, eventually arriving at her newly opened barbecue restaurant in Konoha.

Anko was carefully examining the menu. As Orochimaru's apprentice, Anko and Hiruko had a relatively close relationship.

This little girl often invites Hiruko out to play and eat whenever she has free time, and she even asks him to teach her ninjutsu.

"It's rare for you to invite me to a place like this for dinner," the girl sitting opposite Hongdou said.

This is a girl about the same age as Hongdou, wearing a white silk-like wrap dress, with a red short-sleeved shirt and a fishnet lining underneath.

Her long, black hair was slightly curled, a stark contrast to the impression Hongdou gave.

Despite her young age, she already possesses the demeanor of a young married woman.

Hongdou looked up and smiled, then shook her head and said, "Ah, of course not, I'm treating someone to dinner and I'm bringing you along."

"You're treating someone to dinner?" Kurenai asked, looking surprised.

After all, Anko is Orochimaru's apprentice and has considerable prestige in Konoha. Ordinary people would not dare to befriend Anko easily, so Kurenai Yuhi was naturally curious about who Anko had invited.

Hongdou thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "Yes, you probably know this person too."

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Chapter 68 The Girl's Blush

Kurenai's expression turned somewhat strange.

She was originally Hongdou's friend and knew Hongdou's friends very well, so she really didn't expect it to be anyone else.

Moreover, when Hongdou treats Xi Ri Hong to dinner, they usually go to a dessert shop, but this time they unexpectedly came here.

"You went out on a mission with Ebisu and those two a few days ago. Were you planning to treat him to dinner?" Kurenai asked with a smile.

Hongdou pouted and said, "He's a complete burden in the mission, he can't help at all, he's really too incompetent."

"Don't say that, he's a Chunin after all," Kurenai Yuhi said with a smile.

"He always talks about being an elite, but he's a complete loser." Hongdou said with a look of disdain.

As Orochimaru's apprentice, she looked down on ordinary ninjas.

"The person we're meeting is our senior."

Kurenai Yuhi, filled with doubt, slowly turned her gaze to Anko and said, "It can't be Uchiha Shisui, can it?"

It should be noted that, because of Orochimaru, Anko and Uchiha Shisui were quite familiar with each other, and the two got along very well when they talked.

Red Bean playfully stuck out her tongue and quickly denied it, saying, "Of course not, you guessed wrong again."

"The more you say that, the more my curiosity gets. I know him. Who is this person?" Kurenai asked with great interest.

“Hiruko,” Red Bean uttered softly.

As soon as she finished speaking, Kurenai Yuhi was slightly taken aback.

In Konoha, almost everyone knows the name Hiruko.

His Life Enhancement Agent No. 1 was nothing short of miraculous, forcefully elevating the strength of many Konoha genin to the chunin level.

He also developed amazing prosthetic technology, enabling many cruel victims to return to their jobs.

Even if they are unable to return to their original jobs, they can still have healthy hands and feet and earn money to support their families.

In the hearts of many Konoha ninjas, Hiruko's name was legendary.

Therefore, it is reasonable for Hongdou to say that she knows Hiruko.

Kurenai Yuhi pondered for a moment, then said, "That person is a highly respected elder of Konoha. How could you possibly persuade him to come?"

Red Bean said smugly, "Of course it's because of my teacher Orochimaru."

“Orochimaru-sensei and Lord Hiruko are partners, and I’m naturally quite familiar with Hiruko, which is why I was able to invite him this time.” With that, Anko glanced casually at the menu in her hand.

After looking at it several times, he finally called over a waiter and ordered a lot of desserts.

Kurenai Yuhi fell into deep thought.

Although she had never dealt with Hiruko before, Kurenai Yuhi was very familiar with her.

After all, what happened back then caused quite a stir.

At that moment, a commotion broke out at the barbecue restaurant. Hiruko pushed open the door and walked in. Immediately, the Jonin eating around him stood up and greeted him warmly.

Hiruko could only nod to everyone with a gentle smile.

Upon seeing Hongdou over there, he smiled and walked towards her.

As soon as Hiruko walked over, people started whispering among themselves: "Has Lord Hiruko now begun to attack the younger generation?"

"You've fallen for a young girl?"

"Not necessarily, maybe they've fallen for their mother."

These buzzing comments, like those of flies, naturally reached the ears of Hiruko immediately.

There was nothing he could do; after all, he was now considered a celebrity, and it was normal for him to have his own gossip. He could only shake his head and ignore it.

Kurenai looked towards the entrance of the barbecue restaurant and saw a very handsome young man walk in.

He had a head of white hair, wore a loose-fitting lab coat, had a slender build, and looked very spirited.

His arms, which were casually exposed, revealed that he was very strong.

Kurenai glanced at that handsome face and thought that this guy was indeed incredibly handsome. No wonder so many girls in Konoha were infatuated with him.

At this moment, Hongdou immediately waved to Beiruko, signaling him to come over quickly.

Hiruko's gaze swept past Anko and lingered on Kurenai for a moment.

Hiruko's eyes revealed a hint of surprise; she hadn't expected that Kurenai and Anko would become such good friends at this time.

It should be noted that Orochimaru had warned Anko against introducing Hiruko to anyone else.

"This is Kurenai Yuhi, our team's illusion master!" Anko immediately put her arm around her best friend and introduced her to Hiruko.

"Oh, not at all, I'm just an ordinary ninja," Kurenai Yuhi immediately said modestly.

Hiruko nodded slightly and simply replied, "Hello, Miss Kurenai Yuhi."

At this moment, Anko seemed to suddenly remember something and said to Kurenai, "Lord Hiruko's illusion magic is also quite good. Anyway, I always lose every time I have an illusion magic duel with him."

"Really?" Kurenai Yuhi was immediately surprised and couldn't help but look at the handsome man in front of her.

Hiruko smiled and said, "I know a little bit, I know a little bit."

"I am skilled in poisons, but I am not proficient in illusions. How dare I compare myself to a master of illusions?"

Kurenai Yuhi fell silent.

As a veteran who had long been famous in the ninja world, how could Hiruko be inferior to a junior like herself?

Red Bean didn't think that much about it.

He immediately asked for a new menu and handed it to Hiruko: "Let's order first, you guys order, I don't care."

Without any hesitation, Hiruko immediately picked up a pen and began to scribble on the menu.

I picked out some of the things you like to eat and handed them to Hongdou.

Then Hiruko lay back in the chair, calmly observing Kurenai Yuhi.

Even now, Kurenai already possesses the alluring appearance of the future, exuding a very mature charm.

Kurenai was a little embarrassed, her face flushed slightly under Hiruko's gaze, and she didn't know what to say.

The two were not in the same age group, so they shouldn't have much in common. She felt a little uncomfortable sitting down to have a formal meal together.

Apart from Hongdou, who is very easygoing, everyone else is quite cautious in front of Hiruko.

Even though he always wears that gentle smile, making people feel very approachable, a big shot is still a big shot, and people at the bottom of society are still unwilling to get close to him easily.

"Is there something on my face?" Kurenai finally couldn't help but ask.

"No."

Hiruko simply smiled and said, "I just think your eyes are very beautiful, they give me the feeling of rubies, they are really too beautiful."

After hearing this, the still-young Kurenai couldn't help but blush.

He opened his mouth.

Chapter 69 Shyness

Finally, in a voice as soft as a mosquito's buzz, he uttered, "Lord Hiruko..."

Kurenai's face immediately turned slightly red, with a hint of girlish shyness.