I, the stepfather of the ninja world!

After communicating with the members of the organization, Yahiko stood up and walked over with a warm smile on his face, and extended his hand to Kimura in a friendly manner.

"Hello, I am the leader of the Akatsuki organization - Yahiko. Please forgive my rudeness for interrupting your meal."

"Hello."

Kimura stretched out his hand and shook it with him.

Yahiko explained his purpose frankly: "I heard from my friends that you are a ninja from Konoha. Is it true that Princess Tsunade has come to town?"

Then, he added: "We have no ill intentions, we just want to hire her to treat our injured partner."

Kimura nodded. There was nothing to deny. Tsunade showed up in town in the evening. Anyone with eyes could tell that she was here.

"Could you please help introduce me?" Yahiko asked.

Kimura smiled and shook his head: "Don't bother, take me to see your wounded first."

Yahiko was slightly surprised: "Are you a medical ninja too?"

"Not at the moment. But I can handle most common injuries." Kimura said, pulling out a cute little slug from his arms.

This summoned beast from the Wet Bone Forest can defeat most medical ninjas.

As Princess Tsunade's fame spread throughout the ninja world, slugs also became somewhat famous, and Tsunade was even given the nickname "Slug Princess."

Yahiko was delighted when he saw the slug, and bowed to Kimura, saying, "I'll leave the treatment to you, please!"

"You don't have to be so polite." Kimura smiled and waved his hand, "Speaking of which, we have some connections. I am Tsunade-sama's disciple, and you are Jiraiya-sama's disciples. We are actually quite close!"

"I see!"

Yahiko grinned and understood why Kimura was so easy to talk to. Then he turned around and called Nagato and Konan over, and introduced them to Kimura and Shion.

Afterwards, they went to Akatsuki's temporary base together.

The slug healed the wounded with ease.

To express his gratitude, Yahiko paid a generous reward.

Kimura declined.

As disciples of the [Three Ninjas], it is only natural for us to help each other.

Even if they really wanted to receive payment, Tsunade should have gone directly to Jiraiya to ask for it. After all, with the relationship between these two people who had been through fire and water together, talking about money would not be out of place, but would make their bond seem stronger.

Kimura was firm in her refusal, so Yahiko had to give up the cash reward.

"It's a pity that the organization still has important things to do, otherwise I would really like to stay in this town for a few more days and spend more time with you." Yahiko laughed heartily.

Very important thing?

Kimura narrowed his eyes slightly, and the thought of "Hanzō negotiating with Akatsuki" flashed through his mind like lightning. This should be the most important thing for the Akatsuki organization. I don't know if this is what Yahiko was talking about.

Kimura thought about it and decided to remind this practical man with great ideals. A ninja as good as him should not die tragically under the conspiracy of Hanzo and Danzo.

"I've heard of the reputation of Akatsuki. Your power is growing very fast. Hanzo should have heard of you. As the leader of Amegakure, can he tolerate an unofficial organization like yours?" Kimura deliberately brought up the subject.

Yahiko laughed and took over the conversation, saying, "Some time ago, Hanzo-senpai contacted us and agreed with us that, with Akatsuki as the core, we would negotiate with the Land of Fire, the Land of Earth, and the Land of Wind, demanding that ninjas from other countries no longer invade the Land of Rain at will!"

Kimura frowned. "It's a grand idea, but I don't seem to have heard any relevant news in the village."

"what?"

Yahiko was startled and a little hesitant, exchanging glances with Nagato and Konan. As a disciple of Princess Tsunade, Kimura was obviously qualified to access Konoha's secrets. If he had never heard of it, then the authenticity of this matter was questionable.

Kimura observed the expressions of the three people and saw that he had successfully planted the seeds of doubt in their hearts, so he continued, "Is there a possibility that this is just a smokescreen, and what Hanzo really wants to do is set up an ambush and eliminate the unofficial organization [Akatsuki]!"

Yahiko frowned even more and said hesitantly, "That shouldn't be the case. Senior Hanzo cherishes talent very much. He once gave our master the title of "Three Ninjas" and also spared the life of General Mifune of the Land of Iron..."

Yahiko was unwilling to believe that the hero of Amegakure was a despicable person.

Kimura shook his head and interrupted, "People don't stay the same forever! Hanzo was indeed admired when he was young, but many years have passed. You can trust him, but you shouldn't be without any guard!"

"Okay, I'll remember that." Yahiko thought for a moment and nodded heavily.

Kimura didn't know whether he really listened or not, but he had reminded him, and it was worth the fate that they met. As for whether the tragedy in the future could be changed, it depended on what the person involved did.

At the same time, Shion covered her mouth and yawned.

It was already very late, the drizzle had stopped for a while, and the moonlight outside the window was shining brightly.

Kimura looked at the clock and said, "It's getting late. We should leave."

Hearing that he was leaving, Yahiko suppressed his rising and falling emotions and thanked him solemnly: "Sorry to bother you tonight. Thank you for your help and reminder."

As he said this, he, Nagato and Konan sent Kimura and Shion out.

There were still many people walking on the street, and it was almost as busy as during the day. In the world of ninja, day and night were not clearly distinguished.

"No need to see me off. You should have a good rest, conserve your energy, and strive to realize your dream as soon as possible." Kimura said with a smile.

Xiaonan took a step forward and handed a bunch of paper flowers to Kimurano. She looked at him and Shion and said softly, "Thank you both for today! I wish you a happy life and a happy family!"

"..."

Kimurano and Shion looked at each other and guessed that Konan might have misunderstood.

However, in order to avoid embarrassment, Kimura did not point it out on the spot and accepted the paper flowers with a smile.

"I will keep it well. Take care of yourself. I hope we will have a chance to meet again in the future!"

"Yes! There will definitely be a chance!"

Yahiko, Nagato, and Konan nodded heavily.

Volume 043: I Want to Improve So Much! : Night Chat at the Hotel

After waving goodbye to the audio triangle, Kimura and Shion set out on the journey back to the hotel.

Xiaonan sent a bunch of paper lotus flowers, which have many meanings, such as good luck and love. According to Xiaonan's blessing, it obviously refers to the love between a man and a woman.

When Shion saw that Kimura accepted Konan's paper flowers calmly, she couldn't help but feel ripples in her heart and her cheeks turned slightly red. She secretly guessed the meaning of Kimura's action.

Is it a euphemism to express his love for me?

Shion was unsure, but she didn't think too much about it. Having been a shrine maiden for so many years, the subjects of the Demon Kingdom had never deceived or disobeyed her, so she always asked questions when she had doubts and never hid her thoughts.

However, just as he was about to ask, he quietly closed his mouth.

She suddenly thought that Kimura was not a subject of the Demon Kingdom, but a ninja of Konoha, and she and Kimura were not in a master-servant relationship.

If she asked directly about this kind of relationship, and the answer was not what she expected, wouldn't the situation be very awkward? By then, everyone wouldn't even be able to get along normally as friends!

Ziyuan silently suppressed her temper and did not ask any questions.

Kimura originally planned to take the initiative to explain to her Konan's misunderstanding of their relationship, but then he thought that he also wanted to pursue Shion, so there was no need to turn a wonderful misunderstanding into a boring truth.

So, Kimura didn't say anything either.

The two of them returned to the hotel quietly with their own thoughts. After saying good night to each other, they went back to their rooms.

Tsunade and Shizune were sitting on the bed, but neither of them was resting. One was fiddling with playing cards to relieve her gambling addiction; the other was studying a medical book with silver needles flying in her hand.

When the master and disciple saw Ziyuan coming in, they stopped what they were doing.

"Did you enjoy your outing?" Tsunade asked with a smile.

Shion nodded, "We met Jiraiya-senpai's apprentice."

"Jiraiya's apprentice?"

Tsunade was slightly stunned, thinking, isn't Minato in Konoha? Why did he come to Yugakure?

Then he realized that they were Yuyin's three children.

"Do you know them?" Tsunade looked puzzled. Logically speaking, they had never met each other, so if they met by chance, they should have just thought of them as strangers.

Shion: "Ye-kun introduced him to me."

"Huh?" Tsunade was even more confused.

Only the Three Ninjas knew the teachers and students of those three children. Why did Ono know that?

Tsunade thought about it and understood a little. Ono's dean was Konoha's best spy [a walking priestess], so it was not impossible for him to know this information.

"How are Jiraiya's three disciples doing now?" Tsunade vaguely remembered that the three children were pitiful people, so she asked with concern.

Shion: "They are very powerful and have created a famous organization in Yuyin."

Tsunade nodded, very satisfied: "It's worth it that Jiraiya spent three years educating them. Now they are considered to be successful."

Shion continued, "There are wounded soldiers in the Akatsuki organization, and the three of them want you to go and treat them. Ye-kun agreed on your behalf and used the little slug to help. After that, he declined Yahiko's cash reward and only accepted Konan's paper flowers..."

"How can you not charge money?!"

Tsunade raised her eyebrows and pounded her pillow. She was already short of money to pay off her debts, but Ono, that brat, was pretending to be rich and had no sympathy for her master's difficulties!

Of course we should accept the money from Jiraiya's disciples! They are the leaders of a large armed organization, not the poor children they were back then!

No, next time I see Jiraiya, I must get back at him!

Tsunade made up her mind silently.

Shion stared at Tsunade in astonishment. She had not expected that this renowned senior would care so much about money. This was somewhat different from the highly respected Three Ninjas she had imagined.

Then, she came back to her senses and remembered the main business. The reason she brought up the issue of "healing the wounds of Akatsuki" tonight was not to talk about money, but to talk about the bouquet of paper flowers!

Shion took a sip of tea, cleared her throat, and continued, "Konan wished me and Ye-kun a happy life. Ye-kun didn't explain and directly accepted the paper flowers. Tsunade-hime, do you think he likes me?"

The master should have some understanding of his disciple, and Shion wants to seek advice from Tsunade.

Tsunade was delighted when she heard her ask the question. She was still struggling with how to bring up this topic and give Shion a heads-up. Now that Shion took the initiative to bring up the topic, it was a good opportunity to talk about it!

"Shion, I think it doesn't matter whether Ono likes you or not." Tsunade said solemnly.

"Ah? Why?" Shion frowned.

Tsunade: "Ono already has a wife in the village. I'm afraid she's not suitable for you."

Ziyuan didn't take it seriously at all, and asked in confusion: "Where is it inappropriate?"

Tsunade was stunned when these words came out, and Shizune was also startled, and moved her eyes from the medical book to Shion's face.

Everything has been explained so clearly, do you still need to ask if there is anything inappropriate?

Kimurano is already married. Which woman would go to court him knowing that he has a wife? No matter how outstanding and likable he is, it's not okay! You can't be the third party, right? That's too shameless!

Tsunade and Shizune thought so. Thousands of miles away, Yakushi Nono suddenly sneezed.

Shion saw Tsunade and Shizune's faces full of doubt and didn't understand: "If Ye-kun has a wife, he has a wife. It doesn't affect being with me. What's the problem with this?"

After these words came out, Tsunade and Shizune looked at each other and were even more surprised. If Shion didn't know how to seal, the master and apprentice would even suspect that Shion had cast an illusion, otherwise how could they hear such outrageous remarks.

Tsunade calmed down and said patiently: "Ono already has a family. If you interfere like this, it will affect the relationship between the couple. Moreover, the outside world will despise your character. This is not a good thing."

Shion looked confused: "Why do you despise my character? Isn't it normal for a man to have several women?"

Tsunade was stunned for a moment, shocked by Shion's words, then a flash of inspiration came to her and she suddenly reacted.

The Demon Country is remote and backward, and has a different system and social environment from Konoha. In the Demon Country, it is a common social phenomenon for men to marry multiple women. Living in such an environment, the shrine maidens naturally formed corresponding concepts.

Tsunade thought about it and simply explained the difference between the two regions.

After hearing this, Shion didn't take it seriously and said with a smile, "It's very simple. Ye Jun and his wife can just go back to the Land of Ghosts with me! If we change our living environment, no one will talk about us anymore."

Tsunade's expression froze, she couldn't find any fault with it, and actually felt that there was some truth in what Shion said.

Since there are differences in concepts and Konoha does not agree, then they can move to the Land of Demons to live. That place is remote, but it is also just right. There is no need to worry about the outflow of the Sharingan bloodline limit. Konoha will not prevent Mikoto from moving to the Land of Demons with Kimurano.

Tsunade thought carefully for a while and said, "If you want to be with Ono, there are two key points you need to pay attention to, Ono's attitude and Mikoto's attitude. First, Ono really wants to make achievements in the field of ninja, and may not be willing to go to the Land of Demons with you to be an ordinary noble; second, Mikoto may not be willing to accept you as a latecomer and share Ono's love with you."

Ziyuan shook her head and said, "Let's talk about this later. I still don't know if he likes me."

Tsunade also shook her head, picked up the playing cards, and said, "I can't help you with this. I have only known Ono for more than two months, and I don't know him much better than you do. I can't guarantee whether he likes you or not."

Shion turned to look at Shizune.

Shizune shrugged and spread her hands, "Me too."

Shion pouted, sighed, and went to take a shower and wash up silently.

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Volume 044 I Want to Improve So Much! : The Mysterious Talent