AI Model: gemini-2.5-flashChapter 102: Seduction
"What a bunch of fools who don't know their place!"
The scent of blood permeated the roadside, where bodies lay scattered in disarray.
These were the Ninja assassins who had come for him, now lying cold on the ground, blood pooling around them.
It was a one-sided slaughter.
When the Uchiha Clan and Hyuga Clancollaborated, and with the help of Ino–Shika–Chōand others, the outcome of this battle was already decided.
"So strong!"
Asuma Sarutobi's focus wasn't on the scene, but on the Konoha Village Ninja who had just silently departed.
Very strong!
Not just ordinarily strong.
He was very puzzled, had something happened in Konoha Village in the past five years? Why did these Ninja give him such an extraordinary feeling?
Some were familiar faces.
Although there was no dialogue, Asuma Sarutobiwas, after all, the Hokage's son, and had access to a great deal of information.
It was precisely because of this that he was perplexed.
Why was the strength these people displayed so much greater than what he knew?
Asuma Sarutobi fell into deep thought.
"Asuma!"
"Daimyo!"
"Have your subordinates clean up, we're continuing our journey."
The Daimyo already clearly knew that the powerful figures behind these attackers were destined to be purged.
She could only say: They deserved it!
"Understood."
Asuma nodded in understanding, directing his subordinates to begin the cleanup, while he guarded the Daimyo.
At this moment, the Daimyo was looking at a Nara Clan Ninja who had stayed behind, curiously observing the Ninja before her.
Then she casually asked, "Is your Fourth Hokagedoing well?"
"He's doing very well, he can eat, drink, and stroll around!"
Daimyo: "…"
Asuma Sarutobi: "…"
Very good.
That was a truly impartial answer.
"Then what do you plan to do with those who attacked?"
"The Ninja Hawk has already departed. Hokage-sama said to give comrades the warmth of spring, and enemies the methods of thunder."
"It doesn't matter if it's bloody. Those who follow me shall prosper, those who defy me shall perish."
Hiss!
Oh my goodness.
Hearing these words, the Daimyo and Asuma Sarutobi felt their scalps tingle, as if something was boiling within their hearts.
What a domineering statement.
It directly defines your reason for existence: obey and you can live well, otherwise, die.
"Awesome!"
The Daimyo was incredibly excited, feeling more thrilled than when she was the Daimyo herself, clapping her hands and laughing heartily: "Good, it should be like this, what a pity…"
What a pity?
Everyone standing nearby knew what he regretted.
It was a pity he couldn't use Ninjutsu.
It's not that he couldn't, but rather that his aptitude was lacking. He himself carried many symbols and expectations of his family.
It was through this balance that he could sit on the Daimyo's throne.
Now that a powerful and ambitious Ninja had emerged, people like them couldn't stop this surging tide.
"It's been a long time since I've seen him. This time, staying in Konoha Village, I can properly observe Konoha Village."
"Let's go, depart!"
...
"Mere rabble, easily defeated!"
Naruto, upon receiving the news, remained expressionless, handing the intelligence report to Uchiha Izumi, and said calmly, "Pass down the order, you can make your move. These people, according to the previous plan, don't need to be spared!"
If they opposed, then they were enemies.
Mercy to enemies is cruelty to oneself.
The ancients had taught them this truth long ago.
Since you oppose, then, please, go to your deaths.
...
Everything was proceeding steadily.
A few days later, the Daimyo finally entered Konoha Village, with Asuma Sarutobi following behind, feeling a bit of trepidation about returning home.
It had been a long time since he had entered Konoha Village, and he didn't know how Konoha Village was doing recently.
How was its development?
And how was Konohamaru now?
He had imagined many scenarios for entering Konoha Village in his mind, but when he stepped onto the soil of Konoha Village, he found that...
Everything was different from what he had imagined.
"Yo, isn't that Asuma? Long time no see."
Kakashi, with his slender build, was still the same, holding a copy of "Icha Icha Paradise" and leaning against a telephone pole.
Seeing Asuma next to the Daimyo, he raised a hand with a smile and greeted him, "Long time no see, you finally decided to come back, huh?"
"Kakashi!"
Asuma Sarutobi was expressionless, and retorted, "Do you think it was appropriate for me to come back then?"
"You underestimate the current Hokage's magnanimity," Kakashi chuckled. "Or rather, you underestimate the current Hokage's strength and interests."
"Interests, huh?"
Asuma Sarutobi nodded. He could see with his own eyes that Konoha Village was developing very well.
"Let's go, I'll take the Daimyo to rest first. You can wander around the Village."
"Also, Konohamaru needs you, doesn't he?"
Konohamaru!
Asuma nodded, watching Kakashi lead the Daimyo away. He stood there, thought for a moment, bought some things at a roadside stall, and then nervously went to his old home.
The house was still the same, no changes.
If there were changes, they were only subtle.
The main door was open, and he could vaguely hear a tender voice calling from inside:
"Ha, I'm going to be the Fifth Generation Hokage! My name is Konohamaru! Oh dear, oh dear, take this!"
Asuma: "…"
Chuckling softly, he walked inside and said aloud with a laugh, "Let me see who's going to be the Fifth Generation."
"Who are you?"
Konohamaru looked at the uninvited guest warily, his eyes wide, glaring at him unpleasantly.
"I'm your gra… cough, I'm your uncle!"
"Uncle?"
"Eh, you really do look like him, but my uncle is a coward, he doesn't even dare to come back and see me."
Konohamaru pouted, "It's you again, Big Brother Naruto! You're turning into my uncle again to trick me! Take this, my Sexy Jutsu!"
Bang!
A beautiful woman unexpectedly burst into Asuma's vision.
Asuma's eyes bulged, and he immediately became exasperated: "Naruto? The Hokage's son, he actually taught you this kind of…"
Unspeakable!
"Ah, you really are Uncle."
Asuma's face was ashen.
He was a coward?
He was weak?
Who was spreading these rumors?
Asuma Sarutobi roared internally, the trepidation he felt upon entering Konoha Village completely gone.
He just wanted to beat up this little guy right now.
Damn it.
"This Ninjutsu of yours…"
"How is it, amazing, right? But Uncle, are you impotent? You weren't defeated by me."
I %...&*i
Deep breath.
Don't get angry!
Don't get angry!
This is my own flesh and blood, my own flesh and blood…
"Who taught you this, exactly?"
Enduring for a moment can lead to vast horizons, but Asuma felt his temper rising and decided not to endure anymore.
Konohamaru actually learned this kind of Ninjutsu; a man can endure many things, but not this.
"Big Brother Naruto, and the Fourth Hokage."
"Uncle, let me tell you, the Fourth Hokage is so nice. He often takes me to his house to eat."
"His food is very delicious too."
Asuma Sarutobi: "I'll endure…"