"Er…"
Hiruzen Sarutobi could only offer an awkward smile. "You really enjoy joking around."
Another choice scene captured, and another black history entry added to the collection.
Mu Yang didn't dwell on the matter, also chuckling. "Looks like I was mistaken."
Then, he changed the subject. "Speaking of which, your village now has four Hokage, yet you're still in office?"
Mu Yang looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, a bunch of words like 'greed for power' and 'clinging to the position' flashing through his mind.
Hearing this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's lips twitched, and he said with a helpless expression, "I've been Hokage for decades. Do you think I want to keep doing this? I want to retire too!"
Saying this, Hiruzen Sarutobi's lips twitched again. "But there's no way! Lord Hashirama and Teacher Tobirama said they've already retired and aren't interested in being Hokage again. Minato plans to spend a few years with Naruto…"
After a pause, Hiruzen Sarutobi continued, "I couldn't refuse Minato either, so I planned to let Danzo act as Hokage for a few years..."
Wow! Danzo must be thrilled.
Mu Yang remained outwardly composed, waiting for what came next.
If Danzo had really become the acting Hokage, then it should be Danzo in front of him right now.
However, it was Hiruzen Sarutobi who was before him, which said something.
"But when I turned to look at Danzo, I found him in a daze, as if he had suffered a major blow..."
"Wait!" Mu Yang raised his hand and asked, "When you discussed who would be the Hokage, did you do it in front of Danzo?"
"Yes!" Hiruzen Sarutobi looked completely matter-of-fact. "Discussing such an important matter as the Hokage position naturally requires the village's management to be present."
"Well, this is a crime of passion!"
Mu Yang exclaimed inwardly, but on the surface, he remained composed. "I'm fine. Please, continue."
"There's not much more to say. I saw Danzo seemed to have something on his mind, so I cancelled the previous decision. Therefore…"
Hiruzen Sarutobi spread his hands. "I'm still the Hokage."
Oh, ho! You really are Danzo's good friend!
Mu Yang looked at Hiruzen Sarutobi, whose face was filled with concern for his friend, speechless.
Beside them, Chiyo, who had been listening for a long time, suddenly interjected. "May I ask, are you the rumored Dimensional Merchant?"
"That's right, I am the Dimensional Merchant."
Mu Yang turned his gaze to Chiyo and tossed a bracelet to Chiyo, Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Hatake Sakumo each.
Watching-the-show mode OFF Business mode ON
After putting on the bracelet, a stream of information entered Chiyo's mind. Her squinting eyes widened again, and a trace of shock flashed in them.
Without hesitation, Chiyo immediately activated the Light-Brain Bracelet and entered the shop. She used the 'search' function to find what she wanted to buy.
After glancing at the price, Chiyo's expression remained unchanged. She exchanged for a couple of ninjutsu. She frowned slightly as she saw the change in her balance.
Entering the food interface, she bought a bowl of ordinary ramen. Her balance fluctuated, dropping by zero point zero zero zero… zero one. Simultaneously, a steaming bowl of ramen appeared out of thin air beside Chiyo.
Verification confirmed.
Chiyo cashed in all the knowledge and ninjutsu she possessed, only to discover she was still a bit short. She then exchanged some of the puppets she carried with her, and was surprised to find they were quite valuable.
Having gathered enough money, Chiyo first exchanged for a Revival Coin.
According to the item description in the shop, using a Revival Coin required a medium.
However, she had no need to worry, as she had no medium.
Chiyo pondered for a moment, then used the shop's 'search' function to find what she needed.
"Soul Summoning."
Holding a jade token, Chiyo spoke the words, and the token shattered. A wisp of ethereal blue flame, like a burning ghost fire, floated before her.
A golden coin was tossed into the soul, and a cocoon of light appeared, then shattered. A young man with orange hair, dressed in Sand Shinobi attire, materialized.
"Mother?" The young man's expression was filled with confusion, especially when he saw Hatake Sakumo. His pupils shrank, and he was about to ask what was going on, but Chiyo waved a hand to stop him.
"I'll explain everything later."
After expressing her farewell and gratitude to Mu Yang, Chiyo led her son towards the door. Turning left, they disappeared.
"What... does leaving a bowl of noodles here mean?" Hiruzen Sarutobi stared at the bowl of noodles on the ground, his expression strange.
Browsing the weapons section of the Dimensional Merchant's shop, specifically the katana sub-section, Hatake Sakumo said dismissively, "Perhaps it's a previous apology."
"Hmph, that old hag Chiyo's offering? I wouldn't dare touch it," Hiruzen Sarutobi sneered.
Puppet masters were experts in poisons; they had several methods of poisoning food without being detected. Who would dare eat food offered by a puppet master?
Speaking of ramen, Mu Yang thought of Ichiraku Ramen.
A few days ago, he'd given Teuchi, the owner of Ichiraku Ramen, a membership card and, in passing, had opened a new world for him.
He wondered how Teuchi was considering things.
Thinking this, Mu Yang decided to go to Ichiraku Ramen for a bowl of noodles and ask Teuchi about his choice.
A few seconds later, Mu Yang used the Body Replacement Technique to instantly appear near Ichiraku Ramen.
The pedestrians on the street glanced at him, but didn't pay much attention. Almost every day, ninjas in the village would perform the Body Flicker Technique, disappearing with a "pop" and appearing out of thin air with another "pop."
The villagers were already used to it, so seeing someone suddenly appear in the street only warranted a glance at most.
Mu Yang ignored the gazes of the people on the street and strode towards Ichiraku Ramen, lifting the curtain to enter.
There were already five customers inside, including two Hyuga clan members and Naruto's family.
"Ah! It's Big Brother Mu Yang." Hearing the sound of the curtain being lifted, Naruto turned his head curiously and immediately exclaimed with delight.
"Mu-san," Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki greeted with a smile.
Beside them, a Hyuga clan member, hearing the Namikaze family's words, suddenly changed his expression. Remembering his elder brother Hiashi's words, he respectfully followed the Namikaze family's lead and greeted Mu Yang.
"Boss Mu."
Mu Yang glanced at the person who spoke. Seeing a face similar to Hiashi Hyuga's, and then the child who looked about the same age as Naruto, he immediately understood who it was and nodded slightly.
He sat down in a corner of the shop and snapped his fingers. Six Light-Brain Bracelets appeared in front of the six people. "A gift for you."
The six people thanked him and put them on their wrists one after another. Immediately, a stream of information flooded their minds.
"Amazing." Naruto scratched his head, exclaiming in admiration.
Minato and Kushina already knew about it and looked unfazed.
Hizashi Hyuga was full of amazement, and Neji Hyuga was shocked.
Teuchi sped up his kneading, skillfully and quickly kneading the dough. He washed his hands, and with a serious expression, began to browse the shop, exclamations continuously erupting.
At the same time, in front of the other people in the village who had interacted with Mu Yang, a bracelet also appeared out of thin air, along with information about the bracelet in their minds.
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