Chapter 150: Konoha Celebration
Today was like any other afternoon, but the streets of Konoha seemed unusually quiet. This was because it was a significant celebration for Konoha – after years of conflict with the Land of Lightning's Hidden Cloud Ninja Village, envoys had finally arrived to sign a peace agreement with Konoha.
This would signify the end of a long and brutal war, ushering in a period of peace.
"They're here!!"
"The envoys from Hidden Cloud!!"
As a few surprised voices echoed, there erupted a massive cheer on the streets of Konoha. Hearing the sounds from the surrounding crowd, Yu, leaning against the street, gently opened his eyes and looked towards the gates of Konoha, his gaze wandering.
The gates slowly opened, and a large procession entered. At the forefront were several Ninja riding horses – the envoys who had come from the Land of Lightning to sign the peace agreement.
"Yu!!"
On both sides of the street, among the Konoha ANBU Ninja teams, Yugao, wearing a rabbit-faced mask, spotted Yu leaning against the street in the crowd. Joyfully, she waved her arm towards him.
Upon hearing Yugao's faint call, Yu's gaze followed and found Yugao happily waving at him. He responded with a cheerful smile and a wave, ignoring Gekko Hayate, who stood nearby with a grim expression.
"That's the guy, huh..."
Shifting his gaze to the leader of the Hidden Cloud envoy team, a middle-aged Ninja with a stubbled face and a loosely fitted Cloud Ninja headband, beneath which he wore a black eye patch. Like Kakashi, he exposed one eye to the outside world. It seemed this guy was the one who had kidnapped Hinata, later killed by Hyuga Hiashi, leading to Hyuga Hizashi becoming a scapegoat. With mixed feelings, Yu carefully observed this Hidden Cloud Ninja.
As the procession gradually advanced, the crowded people around the streets of Konoha erupted in even louder cheers – a celebration of peace.
"It's quite unexpected."
While scrutinizing the Cloud Ninja envoy, Yu, unaware of another Ninja on horseback behind him, had already arrived in front of him.
"Isn't this the fearsome Scarlet Yu from the battlefield?"
"Doesn't seem as formidable as the legends say, just a greenhorn."
A Hidden Cloud Jonin in his thirties, exuding battlefield aura, rode up to Yu. Looking down on him, he seemed to mockingly comment.
Gradually, the cheering crowd quieted down.
All attention from the surrounding people shifted to Yu and the Cloud Ninja.
"I don't recall seeing you on the battlefield before."
Facing the Cloud Ninja's provocation, Yu glanced at him with a playful look. "If you have the time to utter such boring challenges here, I think it's better to hurry back to your village to mourn those comrades who met their end at my hands, isn't it?"
"You!!"
The Cloud Ninja growled lowly; Yu's words struck at the deepest wounds in his heart. He would forever remember the sight of his comrades, who had gone onto the battlefield and returned to the village as lifeless ice sculptures.
"Shut up! Don't forget why we came here!"
At this moment, the leading Cloud Ninja envoy interrupted him, giving him a disapproving look and casting a wary glance at Yu standing beside him.
It was this seemingly young and delicate youth who had killed numerous Ninja on the battlefield, even taking down their Hidden Cloud's Third Raikage and successfully ambushing ten thousand Iwa-nin.
Truly oblivious to the meaning of death...
Challenging the legendary Scarlet Yu...
The ignorant actions of his companion caused cold sweat to form on the back of this Hidden Cloud envoy.
"Hmph!"
Reminded of his mission today, the Cloud Ninja seemed to recall abruptly, pulling back his horse and walking back into the formation with an annoyed expression.
"A guy who doesn't know his place..."
"You should be grateful it's a good day today..."
Disdainfully watching the retreating Cloud Ninja, if it weren't for the occasion today, if Yu encountered him on the battlefield, he couldn't guarantee leaving him with a whole corpse.
Shrugging indifferently, Yu turned and squeezed out of the crowd. If he remembered the timing correctly, today wasn't just Konoha's celebration but also the inheritance ceremony of the Hyuga clan...
...
"I'm Asuma, just returned to the village recently. Miss beautiful Ninja, can you tell me your name?"
"Go away, I'm not interested in you."
"Your attitude is quite cold. How about agreeing to date me? Please give me a one-word answer."
"No."
"..."
Not interested in attending today's Konoha celebration or the meeting between the Elders and the Hidden Cloud envoys, after leaving the bustling crowd, Yu stepped into a nearby deserted street and spotted two familiar figures.
A male Ninja seemed to be attempting to strike up a conversation with a female Ninja, only to be ruthlessly rejected. It was Kurenai, whom Yu hadn't seen for some time, and Sarutobi Asuma, who had left Konoha to wander after being taught a lesson by Yu a few years ago.
Hearing the conversation between the two, Yu couldn't help but find it amusing. Unexpectedly, due to the butterfly effect caused by his actions, Sarutobi Asuma, who had returned from wandering outside, had coincidentally encountered Kurenai and endedup getting rejected.
"Yu!!"
Just as she managed to shake off Sarutobi Asuma's entanglement, Kurenai turned around and saw Yu walking from around the corner of the street. Her bright eyes instantly lit up.
In the three years that had passed, Kurenai had transformed from the young girl she once was into an elegant and beautiful woman. Her ruby-like large eyes and black, slightly curled cascading hair fell gracefully over her chest.
Her fair, alluring face constantly radiated an irresistible beauty. She was now dressed in an extremely seductive Ninja skirt with a white base and red edges. The black fishnet lingerie underneath hinted provocatively, capturing the attention of every male in the vicinity.
"Hey, long time no see, Kurenai-Nee."
Feeling Kurenai's bright gaze, Yu casually greeted her.
"It's you, huh!!"
On the other side, Sarutobi Asuma also instantly recognized Yu, his teeth grinding in frustration.
He would never forget how, a few years ago in the Hokage's office, this guy had given him a harsh lesson and even lectured him.
"So, your name is Kurenai..."
However, thanks to Yu, Sarutobi Asuma turned to look at Kurenai, finally learning the name of this beautiful woman from Konoha.
After several years of wandering and training outside, Asuma's strength had significantly improved. Now eighteen years old, although he had matured quite a bit, he still retained his previous disheveled long hair.
However, judging from the stubble starting to grow on his dark complexion, there was a faint resemblance to the original character with the pipe and beard.
"This has nothing to do with you..."
"I advise you to forget my name."
Hearing Sarutobi Asuma utter his name, Kurenai couldn't help but roll her eyes. During this period, she had no good feelings towards Asuma, the disheveled and wayward youth.
"Hey... It's been a long time since I returned to Konoha. I didn't expect to find such a beautiful woman in the village."
Facing Kurenai's helpless eye roll, Sarutobi Asuma chuckled nonchalantly, then shifted his gaze to Yu, who was walking alongside. His previously carefree eyes instantly revealed a sharp intensity.
"But for now... I have a very important matter to attend to..."
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