Chapter 199: I'll Go Propose Marriage in a Moment!
At sunset, Oborotsuki returned to Kirigakure with Samui.
They walked side by side. Oborotsuki noticed that Samui seemed a little uneasy.
After all, their relationship had already deepened, but no one else knew yet.
Samui was, at heart, a thin-skinned young woman.
Walking openly with Oborotsuki like this in public made her worry about causing trouble for both herself and him. She also instinctively feared punishment from Kumogakure.
What if the Fourth Raikage didn't approve of this marriage? What if he refused to let her marry the second-in-command of Kirigakure? What then…
Samui's mind was filled with anxious thoughts.
Suddenly, Oborotsuki spoke:
"How did you feel about our first date, Samui?"
His tone was relaxed and natural.
He seemed completely unconcerned about the gazes around them that had already noticed the two walking together.
Samui snapped back to reality. Thinking back to the intimate moments she had shared with Oborotsuki earlier, her pretty face instantly flushed red:
"I… I don't know…"
"You don't even know your own feelings?"
Oborotsuki stopped walking and smiled leisurely.
"It… it was okay, I guess…"
Seeing that distinctly mischievous smile of his, Samui could only force herself to answer.
Her face was already red all the way to her ears.
At this moment, she wished she could find a hole to crawl into and hide.
This man really had no shame—actually asking such a question in public.
Samui felt unbearably shy.
Seeing her bashful appearance, Oborotsuki laughed heartily.
"If you liked it, we can do that kind of thing anytime in the future."
"Oh, look—the Fourth Raikage is coming toward us!"
He said with a playful smile.
Hearing this, Samui quickly raised her head. Sure enough, she saw the Fourth Raikage and several other Kumogakure ninja walking in their direction.
The Fourth Raikage's expression looked rather serious.
Samui's mood instantly became tense.
"Oborotsuki…"
She subconsciously tugged at Oborotsuki's sleeve: "Can you… not mention that matter yet…"
Even though they were no longer just ordinary lovers, Samui still felt a little panicked.
She wasn't fully mentally prepared yet.
She was still very worried that the difference in status between her and Oborotsuki would become an obstacle preventing them from being together.
Oborotsuki simply gave a meaningful smile and ignored Samui's request. He walked straight toward the Fourth Raikage.
Samui, worried that Oborotsuki might clash with the Raikage, had no choice but to steel herself and follow after him.
The Fourth Raikage looked serious. When he saw Oborotsuki approaching, he gave a casual nod as a greeting and looked directly at Samui.
"Samui, where did you run off to? You've been gone for several hours!"
"I was looking for you—I have something to discuss!"
The Fourth Raikage's voice boomed like thunder the moment he spoke.
"F-Fourth Raikage, I'm sorry."
"I was just…"
Samui wasn't good at lying, and right now she couldn't think of any suitable excuse.
She stammered, her gaze instinctively drifting toward Oborotsuki beside her.
Oborotsuki, however, smiled calmly and confidently:
"Samui was with me just now. Don't blame her, Lord Fourth Raikage."
"If you want to blame someone, blame me instead."
Oborotsuki spoke politely and even took the initiative to shoulder the responsibility to help her out.
For a moment, Samui felt a little touched inside.
The main reason was that the conflict she had feared—Oborotsuki clashing unreasonably with the Fourth Raikage—hadn't happened.
"Oh?"
"I see…"
The Fourth Raikage was a little surprised by Oborotsuki's explanation.
He wondered why Samui had been with Oborotsuki for several hours.
But he didn't ask further. He turned and gave Samui another deep look:
"Since you were with Lord Oborotsuki, you should have said so in advance."
"Next time you need to leave the camp, remember to let us know so no one worries about you."
"Samui, come here now—I have something to discuss with you…"
After saying that, the Fourth Raikage turned and headed toward Kumogakure's temporary camp.
However, at that moment, Oborotsuki's voice came from behind:
"Lord Fourth Raikage, Samui and I fell in love at first sight. Our feelings are mutual."
"I have decided to take her as my concubine. I hope you won't be ungrateful and refuse."
"Hm?"
The Fourth Raikage's body jolted as if struck by lightning. He turned back in disbelief and looked at Oborotsuki in shock.
Then his gaze shifted to Samui in astonishment.
Samui hadn't expected Oborotsuki to say such things right in front of the Fourth Raikage.
Moreover, besides the Raikage, many other ninja around them had also heard these words.
For a moment, Samui felt utterly mortified.
She lowered her head in shame, not daring to look at Oborotsuki or the Fourth Raikage.
Seeing Samui's reaction, the Fourth Raikage's eyes flickered. He recalled how Oborotsuki had flirted with Samui the first time they met.
A thought suddenly occurred to him.
"Samui, do you really like Oborotsuki?"
The Fourth Raikage didn't explode in rage as expected. His tone was surprisingly calm, which surprised Samui, who knew his usual temper.
She raised her head and looked cautiously at the Fourth Raikage:
"Lord Fourth Raikage, I…"
"Just speak your true feelings boldly."
"You don't need to worry about anything else. If anyone dares to interfere with your personal will, I won't let them off."
Oborotsuki looked at Samui gently and reminded her.
These words made the surrounding Kumogakure ninja frown.
The Fourth Raikage's gaze also darkened slightly.
It was obvious to everyone that Oborotsuki was issuing a warning to them…
"Lord Fourth Raikage, I… I…"
Samui's breathing became a little rapid, and her heartbeat quickened.
She stole a glance at Oborotsuki.
Seeing his confident, warm, and sunny smile, Samui finally gathered her courage.
Since the rice was already cooked, and Oborotsuki had been so bold and passionate, what did she have to worry about anymore?
She nodded seriously toward the Fourth Raikage:
"Yes! Lord Fourth Raikage, I… I like Lord Oborotsuki…"
"Hmm…"
The Fourth Raikage let out a low, bull-like grunt.
After staring seriously at Samui for a moment, he nodded:
"In that case, Hōzuki Oborotsuki, are you also willing to take care of Samui for the rest of her life?"
The Fourth Raikage hadn't become a Kage by being as crude and reckless as he appeared on the surface.
He understood the situation clearly: the strong held the knife, the weak were the meat.
He knew that defying Oborotsuki now would bring no good outcome—and might even drag the entire Kumogakure down with him.
So, after a brief internal struggle, the Fourth Raikage made his decision.
Since Oborotsuki wanted Samui, he would let him marry the girl.
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