Naruto: I, who didn't want to be hacked to pieces, saved the ninja world.

"Good afternoon, Uncle Asuma and Uncle Kakashi."

Baiyun Qingye also greeted him with a smile.

However, his way of addressing them still made the corners of their mouths twitch involuntarily.

They are of the same generation as Yuhi Kurenai and Hongdou. Girls call them "older sister" and boys call them "uncle," right?

Anko smiled and waved to the two of them, "Asuma, Kakashi, you're here for ramen too?"

Kakashi glanced at Shirokumo Aoba and Yuhi Kurenai's intertwined hands, then at Asuma, who seemed perfectly normal, and said nothing.

Asma shook his head. "We just thought your backs looked familiar, so we came over to say hello."

"We have other things to do, so we'll be leaving now."

After saying that, without giving Kurenai a chance to speak, he lowered the curtain and left.

"You're leaving already?"

Red Bean blinked, then asked suspiciously, "But is Asuma really just here to say hello?"

Based on past experience, as long as Kurenai Yuhi doesn't try to get rid of him, Asuma will definitely stay and exchange a few pleasantries.

"They must have already discovered my relationship with Sister Hong."

Baiyun Qingye looked at Xi Ri Kurenai and suddenly said in a teasy tone, "Sister Kurenai won't blame me, will she?"

"Be normal!"

Kurenai couldn't help but roll her eyes, pinching his face as she continued, "I was planning to explain things to Asuma anyway. It's good that he found out on his own, so it won't be too awkward."

What kind of riddle are you two playing?

Seeing that the two of them were ignoring her and flirting with each other, Hongdou poked her head over, quite annoyed.

"It's just having a meal together, how did Asuma find out... huh?"

Before she could finish speaking, she saw their hands clasped together and realized why Asuma had suddenly left.

If you find that the girl you just rejected is now holding hands with another guy while eating out, it's better to leave gracefully than to stay and continue the awkward situation.

"Damn it! Hong, you ran away again!"

Upon discovering this, Hongdou's expression immediately turned indignant, and she then grabbed Baiyun Qingye's other hand.

"..."

Kurenai was too lazy to argue with Anko, that eccentric girl. She simply leaned closer to Shirokumo Aoba, as if she were snuggling against him.

Ayame, who had been secretly observing and witnessing this dramatic scene of a loser and a tragic love triangle, couldn't help but sigh inwardly.

She suddenly realized that Aoba seemed to prefer older girls than girls his age, like Tenten and Ino.

Let's not even talk about the evening glory; the red bean and the red one seem to be much bigger than the evening glory.

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"call--"

After leaving Ichiraku Ramen, Asuma walked for a while before letting out a long sigh of relief.

His once straight back suddenly hunched over, and he fell into a state of dejection and loss.

His eyes held disbelief, confusion, and utter bewilderment.

Asma felt as if the whole world had died. He wanted to cry his heart out, but he couldn't.

"Ugh--"

Kakashi couldn't help but sigh, then patted him on the shoulder, "Take it easy."

Asma clenched his fists; he felt no anger, only utter dejection.

"I don't understand why Kurenai chose Aoba..."

Kakashi blinked and mentally compared Shirayuki Aoba and Asuma in various aspects.

Hmm...it seems like I don't need to think about it anymore.

Asma suffered a crushing defeat.

No, it wasn't a complete defeat; at least Asuma was more devoted than his opponent.

Maybe some girls just like bad boys.

He doesn't understand girls in the real world.

So he wouldn't say that, but instead patted Asma on the shoulder again.

"Perhaps it's because Aoba has been by Kurenai's side all these years."

"But... doesn't Aoba already have Ino and the others? Besides, Kurenai is so much older than Aoba..."

Asuma's expression remained one of disbelief, completely unable to comprehend it.

Kakashi could only shake his head.

Then he handed the hardcover copy of "Intimate Paradise" to Asma.

"Here, you can borrow this book. It's one of my treasures. Remember to return it to me when you're done reading it."

"Wh...what?"

Asuma accepted Kakashi's "treasure" with a blank expression, not understanding his meaning.

"Ninjas don't necessarily need women. Being single and free is great, Asuma."

Kakashi patted Asuma's shoulder solemnly this time, and pushed the "Icha Icha Paradise" book, which he had already placed in Asuma's hands, further into Asuma's arms.

"Get a good rest tonight and don't stay up late."

-

The fact that Shirokumo Aoba and Yuhi Kurenai were together did not cause any special incidents in Konoha.

Asuma seems to have found a completely new hobby, and he's showing a tendency to close his heart and lock away love, just like Kakashi.

Baiyun Qingye also lived a simple daily life for a while.

He also cherished this simple daily life, after all, the day he became Hokage was getting closer and closer, and once he became Hokage, he certainly wouldn't be able to live as easily as he did now.

While accompanying several girls on dates, the group became increasingly daring.

However, before becoming Hokage in the new year, the announcement of his promotion to Jonin was first released.

"Very good, from now on you are a Jonin!"

With a single, casual remark from Tsunade, the fact that Shirakumo Aoba had now become a Jonin was confirmed.

Shizune, who was standing next to him, handed him the Jonin vest and said with a smile, "Congratulations, Aoba."

Although the other person might become Hokage in a while, we should still congratulate them.

"Thank you, Sister Shizune."

Shirokumo Aoba obediently accepted it, then looked at Tsunade and asked, "Is there anything else, Sensei?"

"That's all. I have a meeting later, you can go now."

Tsunade waved her hand impatiently.

He looks tough when he's wearing pants.

Baiyun Qingye was speechless, but didn't say much. After saying goodbye to Jingyin, she left the office.

However, he hadn't walked more than a few steps when he encountered someone in hemp clothing, who was clearly waiting for him.

"Hempen Clothes, is there something you need?"

Mabuya hesitated for a moment, but still asked the question that was on her mind.

"Lord Aoba, I heard... you're about to become Hokage?"

Bai Yunqingye raised an eyebrow slightly, "Where did you hear that from?"

"This……"

Can she say that it was a guess?

Baiyun Qingye didn't make things too difficult for this cute white-haired, dark-skinned mature woman. She reached out and touched her short white hair. "Pretty much. By then, you and Samui will be my personal secretaries."

The man in linen clothes was shocked.

"A...personal secretary?!"

Chapter 608 The End of the Year is Approaching

"So, Shirokumo Aoba is really going to become Hokage."

Samui gasped in shock after hearing what Mabui said.

His tone was also full of emotion.

They didn't actually guess this news; they heard it from Tsunade.

The main problem is that Tsunade has been going too far lately, even when they're reporting to her.

The other person was also lying on the sofa sleeping. They used to at least pretend to be sitting at their workstation, but now they're too lazy to even pretend.

Then one time when they went to report on their work, they happened to hear Tsunade say something like, "Anyway, I'm retiring in a few days, can't I enjoy myself a bit?"

If we're talking about who's most qualified to succeed the Hokage in Konoha right now, it's probably Shirakumo Aoba.

However, some doubts still remain.

They had no doubts about Bai Yunqingye's strength, mainly because of his age.

too young.

"Actually, it's quite normal, isn't it? Isn't the Kazekage of Sunagakure only thirteen years old?"

As Mabui spoke, her face was flushed, and she seemed somewhat absent-minded.

“The situation in Sunagakure is different now; Sunagakure is nothing more than a toy for Konoha.”

Samui directly pointed out the current status of Sunagakure.