Chapter 41: Face Reality
"He's still better suited than you!"
Giving Sarutobi Shinnosuke a disdainful look.
Become Hokage? Aoyama Ruyun didn't have much thought about that.
It was tiring and a waste of time.
Isn't living a carefree life good? Only a moron would want to be Hokage.
Of course, although Aoyama Ruyun had no intention of becoming Hokage, even so, Aoyama Ruyun didn't think he would be worse than a coward like Sarutobi Shinnosuke.
"If you really became Hokage, Konoha would probably go from being the number one great ninja village in the ninja world to the last place!"
From the very beginning, Aoyama Ruyun made no secret of his contempt for Sarutobi Shinnosuke.
Want to be Hokage?
Go back to sleep. You'll find everything in your dreams!
"!"
Sarutobi Shinnosuke was fuming.
Along the way, Sarutobi Shinnosuke had been triggered countless times.
But every time, Sarutobi Shinnosuke acted cowardly.
He would shout, but when it came to really fighting, he'd run faster than anyone.
Hearing this conversation, Asuna at the side suddenly looked at Aoyama Ruyun with curiosity and asked,
"If you became Hokage, what would you do?"
Currently, the Land of Fire's Daimyo's Residence could even influence the election of the next Hokage.
This showed how cowardly Sarutobi Hiruzen was.
In Asuna's view, if she really had the ability, she could make Aoyama Ruyun the Hokage.
But it definitely wouldn't be unconditional.
*Mhm! I must make this guy in front of me beg me properly.*
*When that time comes! Hehe!*
"..."
Glancing at Asuna, Aoyama Ruyun noticed her secretly snickering.
Although he didn't know what this foolish princess was plotting, it definitely wasn't anything good.
But it didn't matter.
Shrugging, Aoyama Ruyun said in a casual tone,
"If I become Hokage, the first thing I'll do is beat up that bunch of idiots in the Daimyo's residence, and let them know,
In this dangerous ninja world, only strength is supreme.
The economic resources you control are not worth shit!"
Aoyama Ruyun's tone was light, but the meaning behind his words was terrifying.
"!"
Asuna looked at the calm Aoyama Ruyun in bewilderment.
*Saying you're going to beat up the people from the Daimyo's residence, right in front of me, the princess of the Daimyo's residence...*
Is that really okay?
"What? You want to be beaten?"
"..."
Asuna decisively shook her head.
Although it felt a bit strange when she was hit, to be beaten in front of so many people was too much.
"Just watch. Once the ninja world descends into chaos, these Daimyo residences with no power will be the first to be destroyed!"
"Impossible! Who would dare to attack the Daimyo's residence!"
Asuna couldn't help but refute.
There are rules in the ninja world. Ninjas cannot attack people from the Daimyo's residence.
Even during the Great Ninja War.
"That's just because it hasn't been chaotic enough!"
Aoyama Ruyun replied faintly.
Once everyone is blood-crazed, who cares if you're the Daimyo's residence?
"I..."
Asuna was still skeptical.
After all, this was completely different from the teachings Asuna had received since childhood.
But just as she was about to say something,
a group of people dressed as bandits suddenly ran out from the surrounding woods. Judging by the numbers, there were several dozen of them.
"Hey! Hand over your money, or hand over your life!"
"Bandits?"
Not just Aoyama Ruyun, but even Hatake Sakumo and the others at the side were bewildered.
That's right, in this ninja world, bandits were not an uncommon existence.
It was just that since he became famous, Hatake Sakumo had never encountered bandits who dared to block his path.
This group of people, they aren't stupid, are they!
"Me?"
Placing one hand on the hilt of his White Fang tanto, Hatake Sakumo looked at Aoyama Ruyun.
Dealing with bandits like these was just a matter of an instant.
"What's the hurry!"
Aoyama Ruyun actually smiled.
This bunch of bandits... really came at the right time.
Aoyama Ruyun directly pushed Asuna.
Pushing the Daimyo's princess in front of everyone.
"Now is the time to show the majesty of the Daimyo's princess!"
"Humph!"
Suddenly being pushed out, Asuna was a bit dazed.
But after hearing Aoyama Ruyun's words, Asuna couldn't help but snort coldly.
*What's the big deal? Aren't they just a bunch of bandits?*
Looking at the vicious-looking people in front of her, Asuna was a little scared, but she still tried hard to calm down and put on her princess-like majesty.
"Listen, all you bandits! I am the princess of the Land of Fire's Daimyo's Residence! Retreat at once, or not a single one of you will be spared!"
Saying nothing else,
for an ordinary person to have the courage to say such words was already impressive.
At least Aoyama Ruyun felt surprised.
He thought she would be scared to tears. What a pity.
"Princess?"
"Daimyo's princess?"
"Then..."
Asuna's words made the bandits first fall into disarray.
Just when Asuna thought these people were scared, the bandits suddenly laughed sinisterly.
"Doesn't that mean... she's worth even more!"
"I've never seen such a beautiful woman!"
"Brothers, when we snatch her back, let everyone have a 'taste'!"
"Hahahaha! Thank you, boss!"
Except for those who rigidly follow the rules, very few people in the ninja world would truly fear the title of the Daimyo's residence.
"!"
Hearing these vulgar words, coupled with those ferocious gazes, Asuna stepped back in fear.
"What are you doing! I am the Daimyo's princess!"
"Princess? So what? What's so great about the Daimyo's residence!"
"!"
It was unbelievable.
Asuna only felt her worldview had taken a hit.
It turned out... the so-called Daimyo's residence wasn't as omnipotent as she had imagined.
She retreated several steps, right back to Aoyama Ruyun's side.
"See, Your Highness? Your title doesn't seem to be that useful?"
With a mocking smile, Aoyama Ruyun laughed cheerfully.
"I..."
Asuna was at a loss for words, not knowing what to say.
"Alright! Let's get rid of these small fries first!"
Cracking his knuckles slightly, he grinned and looked at the bandits.
"Kid! If you're smart, hand over the money and that woman next to you! Otherwise..."
"Boom!"
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