Chapter 40: You Think You're Worthy of Becoming Hokage?
When it came to the generation of the Third Hokage, Sarutobi Hiruzen, he acted too cowardly.
That's what made those people in the Daimyo's residence think they could override the ninja villages.
If you don't believe it, go look at Iwagakure and Kumogakure.
With the old, cunning, and ruthless Third Tsuchikage Onoki around, the Land of Earth's Daimyo's residence doesn't dare to even fart.
And Kumogakure, would those brutes obey?
If you dare to order those brutes today, tomorrow those brutes will dare to smash your Daimyo's residence.
In the end, the Third Hokage is too cowardly.
He's only good at handling his own people.
"Aoyama Ruyun, I've tolerated you for a long time!"
Asuna was right there. Sarutobi Shinnosuke clearly didn't want to lose face in front of Her Highness.
So he pointed at Aoyama Ruyun with an angry face.
"Ha! Then don't tolerate it. I'm standing right here, go on and attack!"
"..."
He was put in an awkward position.
It was fine for Sarutobi Shinnosuke to shout.
But if he really attacked... considering the situation where he was sent flying by Aoyama Ruyun's slap earlier,
Sarutobi Shinnosuke felt that would be even more embarrassing.
"Tch! What's the use of just shouting!"
Sweeping a disdainful glance at Sarutobi Shinnosuke, Aoyama Ruyun didn't take him seriously at all!
"Ah! Aoyama Ruyun, I'll fight you!"
He was really triggered!
"That's enough!"
Finally, an impatient Asuna waved her hand, interrupting Sarutobi Shinnosuke's outburst.
"Your Highness, rest assured, I will definitely teach this Aoyama Ruyun a good lesson!"
"Alright, alright! I'm tired. Let's rest first!"
"!"
Sarutobi Shinnosuke decisively took this opportunity to back down.
"Your Highness, rest well. I'll go find something for you to eat!"
"Mhm!"
Nodding, Asuna didn't refuse.
She wasn't stupid. How could Asuna not see that this Sarutobi Shinnosuke was just putting on a show in front of her, and didn't have the guts to actually attack?
Asuna looked down on men like this.
She just didn't show it directly.
If Sarutobi Shinnosuke knew that his fawning appearance not only failed to win Asuna's admiration but was instead met with disgust,
I wonder if Sarutobi Shinnosuke would 'wah' and cry out loud!
...
"Smells so good!"
Since they were on a mission, they basically just caught some wild rabbits to roast.
For ninjas, this kind of outdoor barbecue was basically something everyone could do.
But for someone like Aoyama Ruyun, who never mistreats himself, he even carried seasonings with him.
Sitting not far from Aoyama Ruyun, Asuna looked at Aoyama Ruyun with a strange light in her eyes.
"Is it roasted?"
She was a little hungry.
"Mhm! It's ready!"
Taking a roasted rabbit, Aoyama Ruyun nodded in satisfaction. The color, aroma, and taste were all perfect.
"Then I..."
Hearing that, Asuna was just about to take the roasted rabbit from Aoyama Ruyun's hands,
But who knew, Aoyama Ruyun just started eating it himself.
"..."
Asuna looked in bewilderment at Aoyama Ruyun, who was eating with relish.
*Wasn't that prepared for me?*
"Why should I give you the meat I roasted!"
*Do you really think I'd pamper you?*
"..."
After traveling for a while, Asuna had gotten somewhat used to Aoyama Ruyun's unrestrained way of speaking.
"If you're looking for an obedient dog, look over there!"
Shrugging, Aoyama Ruyun ignored Asuna's gaze.
Aoyama Ruyun gestured to look at the other side.
At this moment, Sarutobi Shinnosuke, who had also just finished roasting meat, was walking over with a fawning look.
"Your Highness, I roasted this for you. Please try it!"
"Humph!"
Although she was so angry she didn't want to eat, she was really hungry.
She could only accept the roasted meat huffily.
She ate it viciously, as if the roasted meat was Aoyama Ruyun.
"Ah!"
Hatake Sakumo and Yuhi Shinku at the side looked helpless.
But it was also true. If Aoyama Ruyun knew how to take care of others, *that* would be strange.
...
After the barbecue, everyone continued on their way.
Because Asuna, an ordinary person, was present, the group's travel pace was relatively slow.
Fortunately, the Daimyo's residence wasn't too far from Konoha.
At this speed, they could still make it in a few days.
"Can't you yield to me? I am the princess of the Daimyo's residence!"
"Oh! So amazing, why don't you just ascend to heaven!"
Along the way, Asuna and Aoyama Ruyun's arguing voices could be heard.
Aoyama Ruyun had clearly shown no interest in Asuna from beginning to end,
But Asuna would always find reasons to talk to Aoyama Ruyun.
Hatake Sakumo even suspected for a time,
that what Aoyama Ruyun said before was true.
This princess... had taken a liking to Aoyama Ruyun.
"Humph! My father... in the Land of Fire, I am supreme. Everything will bend to my will!"
"Tch!"
Rolling his eyes, Aoyama Ruyun ignored her.
He could see, this Asuna was used to a life of luxury.
If she had just been beaten a few times, she wouldn't be spouting such brain-dead nonsense.
"Her Highness is, of course, supreme!"
But at this moment, someone chimed in, for example, Sarutobi Shinnosuke.
He directly agreed with Asuna's words, with a "matter of fact" look.
*He's the Hokage's son? What an embarrassment, losing face outside.*
"If you become Hokage in the future, then Konoha is truly finished!"
Aoyama Ruyun said bluntly to Sarutobi Shinnosuke.
Hatake Sakumo and Yuhi Shinku at the side, although they didn't say it directly, also nodded in agreement.
He has no backbone at all. A person like that... he can't even compare to Sarutobi Hiruzen.
"Why do you say that about me! Does that mean *you* are qualified to become Hokage?"
Sarutobi Shinnosuke was unconvinced.
As the Hokage's son, Sarutobi Shinnosuke's biggest dream was to become the next Hokage.
And, Shinnosuke was indeed working hard for this dream.
Otherwise, he wouldn't have begged his Hokage dad,
to use his privilege to let him join the White Fang squad!
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