novelraw Chapter 521 521: Hinata: What Kind of Person Does Takemi Like?
Chapter 521 521: Hinata: What Kind of Person Does Takemi Like?
Hashirama, Tobirama and Madara were arguing loudly, while Kakashi and the others on the side watched with splitting headaches.
"Hey, Kakashi."
Guy rubbed his chin and asked in a low voice, "Isn't this too extreme? It seems like doing this would cause the Ninja World's education to collapse, right?"
"Ha."
Kakashi looked at his good friend with deadpan eyes, but he couldn't help but complain in his heart.
Hadn't Konoha's education system already collapsed?
Now that it was spreading throughout the entire Ninja World, it didn't seem like such an unacceptable thing, did it?
"Forget it, I don't think we have any say." Jiraiya sighed helplessly.
"After all, this is all done by the Sage of Six Paths and Takemi has given us a vivid lesson. Perhaps this is the best way."
"Probably." Kakashi shook his head, troubled.
To be honest, he knew Takemi too well. Frankly speaking, from Takemi's graduation until now, he was the one who had spent the most time with Takemi.
Thinking of Takemi's past 'glorious resume,' he felt that this was just something this kid wanted to play. And along the way, he threw the blame onto the Sage of Six Paths. Of course, this was just a guess, and he wouldn't say such things.
Because no matter how you looked at it, the starting point wasn't bad, even though what he did was terrible. Also, his mind was very flexible. He wouldn't say anything that was detrimental to unity.
"I never thought that Lord Hag... Cough, cough, cough."
Hiruzen, holding his pipe, couldn't help but sigh with emotion, but before he could finish speaking, thunder suddenly roared outside the window.
Boom!
The huge lightning and thunder made Hiruzen's eyes widen. At this moment, he suddenly remembered.
That person was an existence whose name could not be directly spoken.
He immediately gave a series of tactical coughs, then spoke with utmost seriousness, "No matter what, this is the Sage's kindness to the Ninja World. We just need to do our part well, after all, it's for the future."
"..."
Kakashi, Guy, Jiraiya, and Hiruzen numbly turned their heads to look out the window, and finally nodded in strong agreement.
"That's right, he is doing everything for the Ninja World, for our future."
"Yes, he has worked so hard."
"So admirable, the Sage..."
This thunderclap also made Hashirama, Madara, and Tobirama stop. They looked up at the window in confusion.
At this moment, the sky was clear, with no sign of rain, which made them all a little puzzled.
"What's going on?"
"Could it be that the Sage of Six Paths has shown himself?"
"Perhaps some fool who doesn't know what's good for him has offended the Sage of Six Paths's dignity again?"
"Tsk, to dare offend the Sage of Six Paths's dignity, deserving of death."
"..."
Kakashi, Guy, Jiraiya and Hiruzen dared not speak. They could only look at each other in silence.
— — —
Meanwhile, inside the Yamanaka Flower Shop in Konoha, Ino was tidying up the flowers while chatting with Hinata, who was visiting.
Their topic of conversation was a bit awkward, but fortunately, at this moment...
Boom!
Suddenly, a clap of thunder exploded in the sky, causing them both to look up.
Ino paused, then said with a smile, "That's strange, can it thunder on a day like this?"
Hinata nodded. "Yes, it's strange for it to thunder on a day like this."
"Actually, the question you're asking is what's strange." Ino looked at Hinata with a hint of amusement.
She rubbed her brow and said, "What kind of person Takemi likes, I don't know either."
"I'm so sorry."
Hinata immediately stood up, her face red, but then explained helplessly, "Father-sama wanted me to ask, because—"
"I know, the Hyuga clan's heirloom, right?" Ino smiled, though it wasn't a question she could easily answer.
"To be honest, I'm not entirely clear either, because Takemi only told me what kind of flowers he likes. As for anything else, he really hasn't said."
"Flowers?"
Hinata blinked. She seemed to recall Ino fearlessly rushing towards Takemi during the Final Battle. That determination was hard to imagine, and at that time, her conversation with Takemi had spread throughout the battlefield.
"Didn't you say that your favorite flowers are those that seem ordinary, don't mind being with other plants, don't consider themselves noble, and bloom at any time?"
"It seems I also said that my favorite flowers are those that bloom on cliffs, right?"
"Actually, I've already made up my mind to take that step towards the sky."
These three short sentences were enough for all participants in the war to remember this brave girl who took the final step.
And what was implied behind those words was also the reason Hinata was reluctantly called over by her father.
Even though Hinata felt that this was very inappropriate, and even offensive to Ino, in the end, she decided to give it a try and see if there would be any results.
"Alright, there's no point in thinking so much. After all, no one knows what he's thinking."
Ino sighed, helplessly putting down the flowers in her hand.
Then she smiled and said, "Perhaps you could ask Takemi. That would be more direct."
"Ask me what?"
Then, as soon as she finished speaking, a familiar voice suddenly sounded behind them.
"Takemi!"
At that instant, both of them immediately turned their heads to look, only to see Takemi standing outside the flower shop in black clothes, looking at them both with amusement.
"So mysterious, what are you talking about?"
"We..."
At this, both of them fell silent, seemingly not daring to look Takemi in the eye.
This reaction, however, made Takemi feel a bit amused.
He stroked his chin and looked at Ino, smiling as he spoke, "How strange. The girl who dared to face me alone, who even risked her life to stop me, who took a step towards the sky on the edge of a cliff, actually..."
"Don't say it!"
Ino's face immediately flushed. She interrupted Takemi, her face red.
"That was all Hag... the Sage of Six Paths's plan. Takemi-senpai is not like that."
"Tsk tsk, still calling me senpai?"
Takemi looked Ino up and down, his smile growing wider and wider.
"Didn't I tell you to just call me Takemi? You changed it before, so why now—"
"You're the Hokage now."
"So what?"
"Uh..."
"Besides, I don't think I've officially announced my inauguration yet. How annoying, did they just put me in charge for no reason? And did they raise my salary?!"
"..."
Takemi's playful banter lightened the atmosphere considerably. Even Hinata seemed less nervous at this moment.
Although Takemi exuded the oppressive aura of an Ōtsutsuki, as an Ōtsutsuki whose development had reached 91%, he himself represented nature.
Interacting with him could make one feel as if they were basking in a spring breeze, allowing them to let go of everything in their heart.
"Alright, stop prying, Takemi." Ino said with a smile, the final 'senpai' hidden away.
"This is girl talk, don't ask so much."
"Alright, it's not a big deal anyway."
Takemi shrugged, though he could probably guess what it was about.
"Actually, the best way is for Hiashi or Hizashi to meet me. Wouldn't that solve the problem better?"
"Yes, I understand."
Hinata immediately nodded. She really didn't want to do such a thing, and her face was starting to turn red again because she seemed to realize that the topics they were discussing had been heard by the person in question.
"Takemi, you're here this time to..."
Ino changed the subject, not wanting Hinata to be too embarrassed. She was also very curious.
"I plan to buy some flowers and visit some people." Takemi shrugged, smiling as he spoke.
"Although it seems unnecessary, it should at least be formal, so I could only come to you."
"Buy flowers, I see." Ino smiled.
Everything seemed to return to how it was before, and this was always what she longed for most in her heart.
In the final battle, she was terrified and afraid.
The Sage of Six Paths's plan was like a shadow constantly filling her heart. She was afraid that that scene was real.
Fortunately, everything was just an illusion. Fortunately, Takemi was always there.
"Take your time choosing, because the people I'm going to visit probably don't have very good tempers." Takemi patted Ino's shoulder, still with a light smile on his face.
"But you don't have to worry too much. Even if they don't like it, it's fine, after all, I'm here."
"So, choose boldly, the girl who long ago prepared to bravely step towards the sky, I will catch you..."
At this point, Takemi stopped, and Ino's body stiffened slightly. The next moment, a smile bloomed on her face, as radiant as those vibrant flowers.