Chapter 174 Tensions Rise
Chapter 174 Tensions Rise
Chapter 174 Tensions Rise
They were not only unfamiliar with each other, but their relationship was far from harmonious.
He glanced briefly at Hyuga Rinko's somewhat incongruous attire—a trimmed ninja uniform worn over a bold mesh lining.
My heart is as still as a deep well.
The reason is simple—newspapers.
The differences between people are too great.
Hyuga Kaede would look good even if she were wearing a burlap sack, but Hyuga Rinko in front of me, even with a mesh over her uniform, still gives off a strange vibe.
It's like Christmas tree lights hanging on a mop.
He refrained from commenting and asked calmly, "Is there something you need?"
Hinata Rinko nodded: "No rush, I'll take you to hand over the mission."
Shenyue Xingyun did not object—he still thought the other party had been specially sent to pick him up.
He turned around and said, "Red, Asuma, you two go and hand over the supplies first."
"I'll be there shortly."
Sarutobi Asuma was about to ask what she was going to do, but before he could even speak, a somewhat familiar, beautiful girl had already rushed into Shingetsu Seiun's arms like a gust of wind.
Shenyue Xingyun also familiarly supported the other party.
"Stop fooling around."
"There are so many people."
Hyuga Kaede buried her head in Shingetsu Seiun's neck, closed her eyes, and took a deep breath: "I don't care."
"I can't see."
Sarutobi Asuma: "(;一—¬)"
Rinko Hinata: "(One---one)---(Ten dishes)"
Ignoring the gazes behind him, Shingetsu Seiun, carrying Hinata Kaede, vanished from the spot in a few flashes.
Sarutobi Asuma shook his head in amazement, clicking his tongue in surprise.
He turned to Kurenai beside him and jokingly asked, "Kurenai, what do you think they'll do now?"
Kurenai Yuhi replied coldly, "I don't know, I'm not sure, and I'm not curious."
"Maybe they're just going to talk about the Will of Fire. Anyway, we should hand over the supplies."
Sensing that Kurenai Yuhi seemed to be acting strangely, Sarutobi Asuma didn't dare to say anything more and went to hand over the supplies.
"Um—Miss Rinko," Sarutobi Asuma said, "take us to hand over the supplies."
Hinata Rinko remained silent, only staring intently in the direction where Shinzuki Seiun and Hinata Fuuka had left, her eyes gradually twitching.
Half an hour later.
After sending Hyuga Kaede, who was wiping her mouth with satisfaction, back to her, Shinzuki Seiun, Sarutobi Asuma, and the others met up and went together to see the commander of the Southeast Front.
Nara Shikaku.
The current head of the Nara family, and also the leader of the Ino-Shika-Cho family.
Originally, Nara Shikaku's qualifications and abilities were not sufficient for the position of commander-in-chief of the front. However, firstly, Kirigakure was conducting a landing operation, which was not advantageous, and secondly, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio were closely allied, and Nara Shikaku was known for his steady and reliable approach. Therefore, he was recommended as the temporary commander of the southeastern front.
"Nebula Jonin"
"Please sit down, please sit down."
"I've heard for a long time that another genius has emerged in the village, and today I finally get to see him."
Unlike Orochimaru's sinister decisiveness and Tsunade's imposing aura, Nara Shikaku seems unpretentious, with a calm and gentle demeanor.
Shenyue Xingyun certainly wouldn't underestimate her opponent.
"Commander, you flatter me."
"Sigh!" Nara Shikaku waved his hand. "Don't ask me to give orders."
"Call me Jonin Shikaku."
"
"My command is just a facade; I only say it to make people laugh."
Shingetsu Seiun initially thought the other party was just being polite, but Nara Shikaku insisted, so he could only address the other party as Shikaku Jonin.
"Jonin Shikaku, for the foreseeable future, I will be in charge of the supply transport for the southeastern front."
"Just tell me if there's anything I need to do."
Nara Shikaku nodded: "Alright, let's work together and try to defeat Kirigakure as soon as possible."
"However—the Hidden Mist Village probably won't retreat so easily. Konoha's supply lines could very well become the template for the Hidden Mist Village's attacks. Jonin Nebula, you still need to be careful in everything you do."
Shenyue Xingyun nodded in agreement: "I will be careful."
The two men, one impressed by the other's wisdom and the other by his potential, chatted happily. Meanwhile, in a simply decorated tent not far from the command tent...
Hinata Kaede looked in the small mirror and tidied her somewhat messy long hair.
At that moment, Hinata Rinko walked in, dressed in full combat gear.
Hyuga Kaede doesn't need to turn her head to know who's coming.
"Why isn't Miss Linzi staying in her luxurious tent? What are you doing here? It's not time for reconnaissance."
Rinko Hinata remained silent.
She looked at Hinata Kaede's face and figure, which were far more beautiful than hers with just simple makeup, and her eyes were almost overflowing with jealousy.
When she saw Hinata Kaede's rosy complexion and the corners of her mouth, her heart pounded like a drum.
I'm so angry.
"Hyuga Kaede, you're pretty smug, aren't you!"
"No, not at all." Hyuga Kaede turned around, looked at the furious Hyuga Rinko, and said seriously.
"It's just that my boyfriend came, so I'm a little happier than usual."
"
"But speaking of which—what's with your outfit?"
"Too hot? Or do you want a mixed-style look?"
Rinko Hinata's teeth were grinding together.
If she could, she really wanted to kill Hyuga Kaede!
Unfortunately, she is currently only a head of the main branch, and only the current head of the branch family, Hyuga Hiashi, and the Grand Elder have access to the methods of controlling the branch family. Otherwise, she would definitely make Hyuga Kaede pay the price for angering her!
"Hyuga Kaede!" Hinata Rinko gritted her teeth and spat out the words.
"Are you sure you want to go against me?"
Hyuga Kaede feigned confusion: "Oppose me?"
"Miss Linzi, I don't understand what you're saying. I've been carrying out your combat orders, haven't I?"
Hinata Rinko: "You know that's not what I meant!"
"I'm talking about Nebula!"
Hyuga Kaede curled the corners of her lips and chuckled, "We're just having a normal relationship. It seems the young lady of the main family shouldn't be so nosy."
"Also—Nebula? Does my boyfriend know you call him that so affectionately?"
Hinata Rinko was so angry that she trembled all over.
"Without the clan chief's consent, as a member of the Hyuga clan, you cannot marry into another clan."
Hyuga Kaede's smile vanished upon hearing this.
Her eyes darted around, scrutinizing Hinata Rinko's flushed face for a moment before she uttered a soft whisper.
"Miss Linzi, you've misunderstood."
"We're just dating, we haven't talked about marriage yet."
She moved closer so that only the two of them could hear her.
"I'm just enjoying the feeling of being in love, enjoying... (and so on)..."
"Crack~" The knuckles clenched and made a sound.
As Hinata Kaede's description unfolded, Hinata Rinko's mind was immediately filled with images that made her heart clench.
Take a deep breath.
Take three more deep breaths.
She tried her best to calm her trembling voice, and said in a low voice, "Don't you think about the future?"
"One day, I will inherit the caged bird."
"Have you ever thought about your situation back then?"
Hinata Kaede's expression suddenly changed.
It's not fear, but an aggressive posture triggered by stress.
Her gaze grew increasingly rude as she scrutinized Hinata Rinko's incongruous attire before asking a serious question.
"You?"
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