Chapter 786: Who Taught You to Dispel Genjutsu Like This?

Commander's Tent.

Qianshou Feijian breathed heavily, unable to calm his mind at all.

The previous scene replayed cyclically in his mind.

"What on earth is wrong with me?"

He stared at the simulation sand table on the desk, murmuring to himself.

In fact, he understood the reason, but simply refused to admit it.

After ten years of being together, it seemed he had fallen for that girl.

What a joke!

How could he possibly like Lian Yue?!

It must be due to his long‑term bachelorhood; looks like he'll need to find a partner once the war ends.

When a solitary man and a widow are often together, indeed some undesirable thoughts arise.

Since then, their contact has noticeably decreased.

The war lasted two years and ended with Konoha's victory.

Qianshou Feijian Residence.

"Uncle, it's time to eat."

"Mm."

Qianshou Feijian's expression was calm, his gaze not falling on the girl, and he ate his meal by himself.

"I have something tonight; you don't need to wait for me."

After the meal, he gave the girl a brief instruction and left.

"Tsk tsk, you really can keep your cool," Uchiha Lian Yue muttered, "Looks like I need to employ some small tricks."

The Genjutsu should be over now.

Konoha Commercial Street, inside a dessert shop.

Qianshou Feijian sat in his seat waiting for someone.

He came today for a matchmaking meeting.

He believes that once he has a wife, his relationship with Lian Yue can return to how it was.

"Lord Hokage."

At that moment, a voluptuous noblewoman sat opposite him.

"I am your matchmaking partner; Lord Mito sent me."

"Hello."

Qianshou Feijian calmly nodded.

He could not muster any interest in the woman before him, and the image of the girl involuntarily resurfaced in his mind.

Indeed, he must find a wife.

Otherwise, if others learn of his feelings for the girl, he may never be able to stay in the Village again.

After all, the two are nearly thirty years apart in age...

"Lord Hokage, my requirements aren't high."

The middle‑aged woman smiled, "After we marry, I hope you can help take care of my ex‑husband's and ex‑ex‑husband's children."

"Of course, once they reach adulthood, they'll need your assistance in arranging employment."

Qianshou Feijian: "???"

What kind of people is the sister‑in‑law introducing to her?!

"Lord Hokage, you're almost forty years old."

The middle‑aged woman seemed to have read his mind and offered a reminder.

"In the Village, my conditions are pretty good. Would that young girl be willing to marry an old man?"

"Certainly, I'm not saying you're very old, but at that age it's hard to find a suitable partner..."

What she said was indeed the truth.

In the Ninja World, the typical marriage age is quite early.

During wartime it's sixteen or seventeen; in peace it's eighteen or nineteen.

Normally, women twenty years old are already married, and those over twenty are generally widows.

Unless Qianshou Feijian can snatch a young woman, he'll have to matchmake with widows.

The main issue is his age is too great.

Even though he is the Village's Second Hokage, few women are willing to marry him.

The Uzumaki Mito can only arrange middle‑aged women for him.

He never expected to encounter a real gem.

Qianshou Feijian almost got up and left outright.

"Sorry, your requirements are too high; I cannot fully meet them."

It seems matchmaking is unreliable; he'll have to look for other means.

"No, Lord Hokage!"

The middle‑aged woman instantly became displeased at the sight.

Qianshou Feijian is the best‑conditioned person he's ever seen.

In any case, he cannot let this big fish get away!

"We can discuss the conditions slowly; don't be in a hurry first."

She said, deliberately tugging at her collar to expose her snow‑white neck.

I thought I could lure Qianshou Feijian, but the other side showed no reaction.

Apparently the body that was rather attractive to her was not interested.

The Second Hokage can't have any problem in any aspect, right?!

Fine, for her future happy life, and for the children left by her ex‑husband and ex‑ex‑husband.

I can only endure the grievance for now.

"Uncle!"

Just as Qianshou Feijian was about to refuse to leave, an ill‑timed shout rang out.

The two turned toward the voice.

At the doorway stood a girl of about eighteen, her features exceedingly delicate, but her peach‑colored eyes were already blood‑shot, the watery light swirling at the bottom of her pupils, as if she were suppressing her emotions.

The newcomer was Uchiha Lian Yue.

The moment he saw the girl, Qianshou Feijian sprang to his feet, pulling away from the middle‑aged woman opposite, fearing the girl might misunderstand.

Although he didn't know why he was scared, his body instinctively did so.

"Uncle, so you came for a blind date…"

She said, and the tears she was holding back poured down like a breached dam.

"Wuwu, are you abandoning me?"

"Lian Yue, it's not as you think…"

Qianshou Feijian had just begun to explain when the girl turned and left, crying.

"Tsk tsk, no wonder the Hokage doesn't find me interesting."

The middle‑aged woman's mocking voice came at the right moment.

"So you've already been feeding on tender grass, and you still don't know which family's girl you've ruined."

Qianshou Feijian had no time to mind the place, and immediately chased after the departing girl.

"Girl, wait, it's not as you think…"

"Uncle, you don't like me anymore?"

"I—I…"

Qianshou Feijian was at a loss, not knowing how to answer.

Or perhaps he dared not speak the truth.

"Uncle, I really, really like you!"

The girl suddenly hugged him, her voice trembling.

She was clearly crying heart‑broken.

"Please don't marry anyone else, okay? If you really want to marry, I can be your wife…"

Qianshou Feijian's mind exploded at the words, and he stared in disbelief at the crying girl in his arms.

What did he just hear?!

"You… what do you mean?"

"Uncle, you big dummy, I said I like you!"

Lian Yue lifted her head, saying angrily.

"I've liked you for a long time, but you seem not to like me at all."

She said, then lowered her head in disappointment, her voice muffled.

"No, I don't dislike you!"

Seeing this, Qianshou Feijian hastily explained.

"Really?"

"Hmm."

"Great, Uncle, then let's get married!"

"Alright…"

This is just like a dream.

"Uncle?"

At that moment, the surrounding space suddenly shattered.

In the darkness, only the two tightly embracing remained.

"Uncle, I think I'm… disappearing."

Lian Yue's expression was frantic, reluctant to let go of him, tears sliding down her cheeks.

"Don't forget me, okay?"

As the words fell, her body turned into light particles and dissipated.

"Don't!"

Qianshou Feijian tried to stop it, but could do nothing.

Hokage Office.

"Looks like we have to use that move."

Lian Ye watched Qianshou Feijian trapped in Genjutsu, rubbed his hands, and pressed his palm to his cheek.

Then he withdrew his hand and gathered energy abruptly.

"Snap!"

Qianshou Feijian was instantly yanked away, a clear palm imprint appearing on half of his cheek.

The Genjutsu World is completely shattered.

Uchiha Lianye, hidden in the darkness: "……"

666.

Who taught you to dispel a Genjutsu like that?!

He had many tactics he hadn't gotten a chance to employ against Qianshou Feijian, and as a result he was thrown off by Lian Ye, who suddenly appeared in the office.