Chapter 587: You Don't Want to Be a Lifetime Acting Hokage, Right?

"Hey, have you heard? Tuan Cang likes men!"

In the Hokage Office, Xiaochun Zhuanqin whispered mysteriously to Yuanfei Rizhan and the others.

"What?!"

Present were Yuanfei Rizhan, Uchiha Jing, Mizuto Menyan, Nara Motoya and Hinata Yuki.

At first they wondered why Xiaochun Zhuanqin had called them to the office.

They didn't expect it to be such explosive news!

"Is it real?" Yuanfei Rizhan said incredulously.

In the Village, besides Lian Ye, they and Tuan Cang interact the most, since they share an office, always seeing each other.

If Tuan Cang's sexual orientation really is an issue, then they must be a bit more careful in the future.

Otherwise, if one day they get dumped cluelessly, their whole life would be ruined.

Considering they have a family, if such a bombshell actually occurs, how would their wife and two sons regard them?

"Of course it's true!" Xiaochun Zhuanqin said excitedly: "I'm telling you, this matter was told to me by Lord Mizuto; you mustn't spread it."

Ever since Xuanwo Mizuto learned that Tuan Cang likes Lian Ye, they've been sleepless through the night!

Who would have thought that the two kids they've watched grow up since childhood would end up secretly getting together.

No one could accept it...

So she sought out Xiaochun Zhuanqin, wanting to inquire about their experiences when they formed a team.

If Tuan Cang truly likes Lian Ye, or the two have secretly developed feelings for each other, it certainly couldn't be hidden from the only woman in the team.

The clever Xiaochun Zhuanqin, during Lord Mizuto's probing, gradually noticed something amiss.

Seeing that she had some speculation, Xuanwo Mizuto sighed, no longer concealed, and narrated what happened that day.

Thus Xiaochun Zhuanqin learned that Tuan Cang likes Lian Ye.

She not only wasn't shocked, but her eyes lit up, and she blurted out all her years of speculation about the two.

Turns out her guesses were correct; the two's behavior had long surpassed brotherly affection!

Upon hearing this, Xuanwo Mizuto's hanging heart finally died.

At first she guessed Tuan Cang said that to avoid arranged meetings, but after hearing Xiaochun Zhuanqin's account, she realized it wasn't an excuse at all; the two are truly together.

Hmm, whether they are actually together still needs verification.

But the fact that Tuan Cang likes Lian Ye should now have no objections.

Before leaving, Xuanwo Mizuto reminded Xiaochun Zhuanqin not to reveal this matter.

Although she repeatedly promised not to leak it, how could big‑mouth her resist saying it?

After a full thirty seconds of deep deliberation, she finally made a decision that went against her ancestors!

That is, to tell the companions about this...

"Xiaochun, Tuan Cang... who is the person he likes?"

Hinata Yuki seemed not surprised by Tuan Cang's orientation, and instead was the first to inquire about the man Tuan Cang likes.

When that was said, the few people still in shock immediately came to themselves, looking at Xiaochun with nervous anticipation.

Afraid that the person Tuan Cang likes might be themselves, yet wanting to know exactly who Tuan Cang likes.

Xiaochun Zhuanqin raised an eyebrow at Hinata Yuki, as if praising his willingness to ask.

Looks like Hinata Yuki and I are on the same wavelength!

Facing the crowd's expectant gaze, Xiaochun Zhuanqin didn't hold back, and directly gave the answer.

"Tuan Cang likes Lian Ye!"

"My god!"

The few present wore horrified expressions, all opening their mouths in shock.

They truly hadn't expected that Tuan Cang liked men, let alone that the man he liked was his good brother Lian Ye!

Lian Ye treats Tuan Cang as a brother, yet Tuan Cang has feelings for him!

It's really terrifying!

Hinata Yuki's eyes flickered, and the corner of his mouth barely curled.

Just as I guessed!

Xiaochun Zhuanqin saw his expression and gave a knowing smile.

Seems Hinata Yuki has the same insight as I do.

"Tsk tsk, no wonder the two absolutely refuse to marry," Nara Motoya said nonchalantly, and when he met the strange looks of several people, he suddenly realized he also hadn't married, and immediately explained.

"Don't misunderstand, I just think marriage is troublesome, not that I like men!"

Compared to marrying a woman, isn't marrying a man even more troublesome?

He's not like Tuan Cang, interested in men; he just finds marriage and children troublesome.

If his father firmly insists, he would reluctantly accept.

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions returned to normal; they had thought Nara Motoya was like Tuan Cang.

"Wait, do you think Lian Ye knows about this?" Uchiha Jing suddenly realized something.

Tuan Cang doesn't marry because he likes Lian Ye, but why doesn't Lian Ye marry?

That's a bit terrifying when you think about it!

Hearing this, the others likewise became aware of the issue.

Although everyone had a rebellious thought in their hearts, none dared to voice it.

"You aren't thinking that Lian Ye has already been with Tuan Cang, are you?"

Xiaochun Zhuanqin looked at everyone's expressions and naturally guessed their thoughts.

Just kidding, compared to the few who are slow to realize, she was already ahead by several decades.

Regarding whether the two are actually together, she can say she is the person with the most say, aside from the two parties themselves.

"Right, so are they together?"

Yuanfei Rizhan relaxed considerably after learning that the person Tuan Cang liked was Lian Ye.

As long as the one he likes isn't himself, he doesn't have to worry about being rejected while handling paperwork in the office.

"Ri Zhan, you don't want to be an acting Hokage for a lifetime, do you?"

Tsk tsk, that scene is too explosive—hard to even imagine!

"Actually, the Mito Clan elder doesn't know either, but I feel they've probably been together for a while," Xiaochun Zhuanqin analyzed, "Do you remember the trip they took together not long ago?"

"Think about why they didn't call us to join, and just the two of them left the village together?"

"That's definitely because they don't want outsiders to disturb their sweet life!"

The few, who were half‑believing, half‑doubting, instantly had their minds cleared after hearing Xiaochun's explanation.

"So that's how it is!"

With that, all their past behaviors now make sense.

"This matter must stay secret; we must not let them know we already know," Xiaochun Zhuanqin warned the group solemnly.

Same‑sex relationships are the kind of thing that get gossiped about wherever they occur.

Especially since Lian Ye and Tuan Cang hold very high positions in the village, if this were to spread…

They would have to live in a different time‑space.

After all, people from other villages also know the Third Hokage and the Deadly Poison Master.

"Understood, today's matter will never be disclosed!" The group naturally grasped the seriousness of the issue.

At the end of the day, it's a private‑life issue of Lian Ye and Tuan Cang; even if they're good friends, no one has the right to comment.

At this moment, after being trained by Qianshou Feijian, Lian Ye headed to Tuan Cang's residence, unaware of what had happened in the office.

"What exactly did Tuan Cang tell Mizuto Ayi?"

Why is that old kid Qianshou Feijian so angry…