Chapter 276

However, Senju Xingye wouldn't treat children as tools for his own improvement and then just have them recklessly.

That would be irresponsible to the children.

Therefore, finding a mother who could love the children as much as he did, and who could provide powerful aptitude for the children, was Senju Xingye's main criterion.

As for feelings, they could naturally be cultivated slowly.

"Since you've made up your mind, then come to Konoha to find me."

Seeing that Princess Asaka's mind was made up, Senju Xingye naturally wouldn't refuse.

"Kakuzu, escort her safely to Konoha."

Boss Kaku immediately nodded in response.

"Yes, Boss."

After giving his instructions, Senju Xingye immediately turned into the texture of wood, then slowly shrank, becoming the withered branch it had been just a moment ago.

Boss Kaku respectfully put it away and sealed it into a scroll.

If he encountered trouble in the future, he could use it one more time.

Although the protective measures Senju Xingye had given Boss Kaku were not limited to this one, Boss Kaku still cherished it very much.

This represented how much Senju Xingye valued him.

Being able to have such a Boss, Boss Kaku was naturally willing to do anything for Senju Xingye.

Not to mention the large salary he received every month!

"Let's set off immediately!"

Princess Asaka said impatiently.

As for the sacrificed guards and maids, she had probably already forgotten about them by now.

Far away in Konoha.

Senju Xingye was resting with his eyes closed when a stream of memories suddenly rushed into his brain.

"This is really…"

Upon learning the news that a little fan girl with the status of a princess was heading his way, he couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly.

Afterward, he informed his three wives about this matter.

"Since she admires you, husband, then you must treat her well."

Uzumaki Kushina fully displayed the demeanor of a gentle and virtuous eldest sister.

"A princess of the Land of Earth; won't this cause trouble?"

As the Hokage, Senju Tsunade's perspective on considering things was clearly different from before.

"Is it Asaka? I remember her; she once came to the Daimyo's mansion. She is a lively and simple girl."

Maru Shiori had no objections to this.

Although Princess Asaka's status was the same as hers—also a daughter of a Daimyo.

But she was a wife married to Senju Xingye, while Princess Asaka was only a concubine.

There was a gap in status, and their personalities were even less comparable.

"Let's wait until she arrives before deciding. If we just refuse like this, we'll offend the Daimyo of the Land of Earth."

"Although I'm not afraid of him, there's no need to offend a potential big client."

Senju Xingye said with a smile.

"By the way, Minato's child is about to be born, right?"

"Pakura, remember to remind me to prepare a gift for him when the time comes."

Namikaze Minato was also one of his important combat forces.

Naturally, he had to be properly courted.

"Understood."

Pakura pushed up her glasses and noted this down.

After clearing things with his three wives, Senju Xingye didn't worry about Princess Asaka's matter anymore.

At Princess Asaka's pace, it would take at least three days to reach Konoha.

Such a distant matter wasn't worth him being distracted.

And so.

He went out as usual.

As soon as he stepped out of his house, a little girl ran toward him.

The little girl looked to be only five or six years old.

"Big Brother!"

The little girl called out crisply, her face flushed and looking very excited.

Seeing the cute little girl, Senju Xingye immediately thought of his own daughter.

He squatted down, a fatherly, loving smile appearing on his face, and reached out to rub the little girl's head.

"Hello there, little sister?"

Afterward, he noticed the family crest on the little girl's clothes.

A fan.

"Are you from the Uchiha family?"

He raised an eyebrow.

Senju Xingye had thought that the Uchiha people were forbidden from contacting him under Uchiha Fugaku's orders.

He didn't expect such a little girl to disobey her own clan leader.

"My name is Izumi, Uchiha Izumi!"

"Can I be Big Brother's bride?"

"I like Big Brother so much!"

The little girl said her name loudly while looking at Senju Xingye with anticipation.

"This…"

Senju Xingye smiled, taking it as a child's playful remark, and didn't take it to heart.

"You're still too young. If you still have this thought in ten years, then come find me."

Senju Xingye rubbed Uchiha Izumi's little head, then shook his head with a helpless smile and left.

"Izumi is not too young."

Uchiha Izumi muttered while rubbing her little head, but her eyes were sparkling with anticipation.

"In ten years, I will be Big Brother's bride!"

"Izumi needs to grow up fast!"

She took short steps and zoomed away.

Senju Xingye sighed as he walked.

"My charm is truly inescapable; it doesn't even spare such a small child."

"I really am a sinful man."

Pakura couldn't help but roll her eyes, but a blush appeared on her cheeks.

She had to admit that Senju Xingye's physical charm was simply too hard to resist.

Just one look, and one would fall deeply into it.

Pakura felt that she might not be able to hold out for much longer either.

…………

"Damn it! Did even Tatsuma fail?"

Danzo smashed everything on the table in a fit of rage.

Other 'Root' members kept their eyes on their noses and their hearts on their minds, remaining silent.

They were people who acted solely on Danzo's orders.

Even if Danzo were to kill them now, they wouldn't make a move.

"Damn Senju Xingye! Damn Senju Tsunade! Damn Sarutobi Hiruzen! They all deserve to die!"

Danzo waited with scarlet eyes, panting heavily.

If it weren't for these three, he would have already sat on the Hokage seat he dreamed of.

But now. ===== CHAPTER 280 =====