Gyūki was stunned. He did not expect Ryun to be so easy to talk to. Although he agreed that Killer B could stay in Konoha for a year for observation, his tone was undeniably condescending, which made Gyūki feel a bit displeased.
"Hey, Gyūki, do you really think the power of a Tailed Beast can make Ryun feel fear and respect? You are mistaken," Kurama said calmly.
"That guy, eight years ago, could single-handedly take on Hashirama Senju and defeat him. Who is Hashirama Senju? He was the one who could subdue Tailed Beasts with one hand each. Don't say it's you, even I, the Nine-Tails, was subdued by him in one move."
"And someone like that was subdued by Ryun. Do you still think the power of a Tailed Beast is something he would value?" Kurama explained at length.
Hearing this, Gyūki fell silent. The displeasure in his heart diminished considerably. Seen in this light, Ryun's attitude was actually quite normal.
Ryun gestured for a seat to be given to Killer B. Two Anbu immediately added a seat at the table for the Jinchūriki.
Ryun pointed, "Those are all Jinchūriki from my village. You can ask them."
Killer B went over and began asking Danzo questions. Danzo looked at Ryun, who gave him a meaningful glance. Smiling, Danzo said, "The Jinchūriki in our village are not only friends to the Tailed Beasts, but are also seen as protectors in the eyes of the villagers."
"Thanks to the Hokage's presence, the secret of the Jinchūriki has been made public in our village. The people in the village hold the Jinchūriki in high esteem, with respect and affection." After Danzo finished speaking, Killer B fell silent.
He suddenly remembered his own past life. The cold stares and scornful remarks from the villagers still echoed in his ears. Those insulting words were still etched in his memory.
"Monster, get away!"
"You, every time you lose control, you destroy the village. How many people have lost their families because of you? Go die!"
"You are a bringer of misfortune. Please get out of Kumogakure immediately."
"Monster, we don't want to play with him!"
Killer B, despite appearing not to care on the surface, using singing, dancing, and rap to express himself, acting like a fool, pretending to be unaware of everyone's disdain.
But could a person truly have no resentment in their heart? Why should I live such a life? Why? Why was all the damage and loss from the Eight-Tails' rampages blamed on him?
What did he do wrong? He was just a child! Why did he have to bear the malice of the entire village?
He could accept the blame for those who were actually killed during the Eight-Tails' rampages, but why did those who were safe and unharmed also have to join in, kicking him while he was down?
Killer B did not understand, but could only endure it silently. Back then, he was beaten by a group of people, beaten until he curled up. The strange looks they gave him made him feel utterly ashamed.
Hearing Danzo's words, it felt like a dream to him. Even now, after having reached an understanding with the Eight-Tails and no longer causing rampages, the villagers still looked at him with fear and unease, as if worried they would be torn apart the next second.
That kind of look and attitude could not be faked. That fear was buried deep in their hearts.
Furthermore, after previously helping A and his father eliminate the traitors, his hands were stained with the blood of nearly a thousand people, which made his reputation foul once again.
And the Third Raikage publicly belittled him, angrily scolding him for acting on his own authority! He even slapped him, the force of which he could still feel even now.
He couldn't help but touch his face, his eyes flickering. Danzo in the original story was a master of schemes. Now, seeing Killer B like this, how could he not guess what this guy had been through?
He patted his shoulder. "It's okay, it's all in the past. If, and I'm just saying if, you feel like you have nothing to do, you can come to the school with me tomorrow to teach. You can be my assistant, help me with the classes."
"Me, really? Lord Danzo, I'm just a ruthless killer. You want me to teach? Can I really do this well?" Killer B looked at Danzo with hopeful eyes.
Danzo smiled warmly. "Of course. Our Konoha School focuses on teaching students according to their aptitude. Many children have awakened Lightning Release chakra, but there are truly not many in Konoha who are proficient in this area."
"Hatake Sakumo is the Anbu Commander, busy with work every day without rest. His son, Kakashi, has now become a shinobi and is out on missions with Team Minato."
"We are really short of a Lightning Release shinobi." Danzo said sincerely. He was telling the truth. If Killer B was willing to teach the Lightning Release children, it would definitely help their strength reach a new level!
This was the first time Killer B felt so valued. His eyes lit up. "Then, then I'll give it a try, Lord Danzo! If I teach poorly, you can remove me at any time!"
"Take it slow. No one is a good teacher from the start. I will be there to guide you. Don't worry!" Danzo said.
"Okay!" Killer B's eyes shone. He loved making friends the most, but in Kumogakure, the friends he made all had ulterior motives, either for power or for his strength. They all had agendas.
Here it was different, especially with children. They hadn't been influenced by society yet, they were still in their innocent years. At this age, they didn't think too much, they just focused on learning and playing.
Compared to the scheming and plotting in the village, Killer B preferred making friends with children. With this mindset, Killer B couldn't stop smiling.
Backstage
After eight years of growth, Nawaki Senju had now become a young man. They say girls change a lot as they grow up, but now Nawaki had also become handsome and graceful. Unlike Hashirama Senju's broad face, he had a standard oval face.
He had a beauty mark at the corner of his eye and spiky short hair. When he wasn't speaking, he gave off a cool, handsome aura. But the moment he opened his mouth, the image shattered. "Hehe, Yugito, what do you want to eat? My treat." His voice, though in the stage of changing, still held some childishness.
Yugito glanced at him. "Hot pot?" Yugito remembered that Nawaki Senju loved hot pot the most; he had eaten so much back then!
"Eating hot pot all the time gets boring. How about barbecue instead!" Nawaki Senju also remembered what Yugito liked to eat.
The two of them, thinking of each other, finally decided to have both barbecue and hot pot. Then they continued calculating the accounts, as their current work was only half done.
Speaking of Nawaki Senju, just two years ago, he awakened Wood Release. This made Hashirama Senju quite happy. When asked how he awakened it, Nawaki Senju said that Ryun had injected Yang attribute chakra into his body, and so he awakened it.
Hashirama Senju was stunned. So that was how? Was that the condition for awakening Wood Release? Actually, it wasn't just that. Another point was Hashirama Senju's bloodline. After all, Hashirama Senju was the reincarnation of Asura.
His bloodline had its peculiarities. Only by combining his bloodline, Yang Release chakra, and Water and Earth Release chakra could Wood Release be activated!
As for Ryun's Wood Release, that was purely a cheat, but Ryun wouldn't tell anyone that.
Soon, the banquet was nearing its end.
After being notified by his subordinates, Ryun, holding Uchiha Ju, went on stage. The next part was the most critical part of the full moon banquet: the object grabbing ceremony!
"Everyone, the wonderful performances are almost over, but the highlight of today is about to arrive: the object grabbing." After Ryun's words fell, Anbu shinobi brought out a large wooden tray. On it were placed various items: wooden kunai, wooden shuriken, a novel, a pen, a great seal, cooking utensils, and silver ingots.
"Let us see what item my daughter will choose today?" Ryun smiled, then placed his daughter on the wooden tray. The large screen projected Uchiha Ju's adorably dumbfounded expression, making everyone's lips curl upwards.
Some clever people had already started drafting their congratulations in their minds, so they could be the first to offer felicitations after Uchiha Ju made her choice, to win Ryun's favor!
As long as Ryun was happy, then promotion and wealth were not just a dream!
The little princess, Uchiha Ju, lay on the wooden board. She looked left and right, but wasn't very interested in the various tools on the floor. After looking for who knows how long, her eyes suddenly lit up.
She crawled forward. Just when everyone thought the little princess would choose the zither, Uchiha Ju touched the zither, then pushed it aside and continued crawling forward. She picked up the silver ingot and the gold ingot, a smile on her lips, and put them into the little pocket on the front of her clothes.
The crowd fell silent. Ryun laughed heartily. "It seems my little princess likes money! Good, good. It seems I, her father, must continue to work hard to earn money for Konoha and for myself!"
Everyone chimed in their agreement, then each began to think of poems related to money to praise the little princess, Uchiha Ju. Ryun accepted it all graciously, then picked up the little princess and handed her to an Anbu member. The Anbu member was extremely careful, holding her motionless and cautiously delivering her to Tsunade's hands.
Tsunade took the child and thanked the Anbu shinobi. The Anbu shinobi quickly waved his hands, indicating it was his duty!
The Anbu shinobi left immediately. Tsunade looked at Ryun on the stage, her eyes shining.
"Today's full moon banquet has concluded successfully. I, Ryun, thank you all for your support, thank the various villages for their support, and thank the Daimyo of the Land of Fire for his support. I hope that from now on, the ninja world can be like today, where people from every village can gather together, raise their glasses in celebration, talk freely, and watch performances," Ryun said.
Everyone began to applaud, the applause thunderous.
"Then I declare today's event over. Please return and rest. We still have to work normally tomorrow!" Ryun smiled, then walked off the stage. After meeting up with Tsunade, the two left together.
Nara Luming stayed behind to organize the cleanup and maintain order.
Nara Luming: "..."
Just as the cleanup was halfway done, his phone rang. Nara Luming answered the call.
"Operation begin. Take down the Daimyo!" Ryun's voice came from inside.
"Understood!" Nara Luming replied, then glanced at his phone: 00:00.
The Hokage is really punctual! Nara Luming shook his head, then sent a text message to his son.
Daimyo's Residence, Land of Wind
"Ding dong!"