"Gulp." Ryun swallowed a mouthful of saliva, stepped forward, and hugged Tsunade tightly.
"Huh? Darling?" Tsunade was startled, not expecting Ryun to be so forward! Her already flushed face turned even redder.
Ryun bit Tsunade's ear, breathing hot air onto it. Tsunade's whole body went soft, and her legs trembled slightly.
"Mmph! Dar... darling..." Tsunade's eyes grew somewhat dazed as she looked at Ryun.
"Wife, after we come back from shopping later, don't change your clothes, okay? Tonight, let's try something different." Ryun's voice was slightly hoarse, clearly quite captivated.
"Okay..." Tsunade murmured softly.
Only then did Ryun smile, releasing Tsunade. He then took her snow-white hand, and the two walked towards the door.
"Today, you can get off work early!" Ryun said to the air.
In the shadows, Sakumo Hatake nodded. All the Anbu departed, leaving only him.
"Sakumo, you're off duty too!" Ryun said.
Sakumo Hatake hesitated for a moment, then thought that there probably wasn't anyone in the ninja world currently who could fight Uchiha Ryun, and replied, "Yes! Hokage-sama!"
Then he left too. Ryun smiled. "Wife, the irrelevant people are gone. Let's go shopping!"
"Mmm..." Tsunade, having recovered by now, hugged Ryun's arm with both hands and gave a sweet smile.
That smile lifted Ryun's mood considerably!
'(Anbu: So? Irrelevant people... is that us?)'
Ryun took Tsunade to Tanzaku Quarter. This place wasn't actually inside Konoha Village, to be precise, it was on the border of Konoha Village, located in the southwest of the Land of Fire.
Most people here were wealthy merchants or civilians. There were many entertainment facilities: casinos, taverns, inns, hot springs, etc. It could be said it was once the most prosperous area in the Land of Fire.
But due to Konoha's policies, Konoha's prosperity now rivaled its own. Today, the two wanted to see the bustle of Tanzaku Quarter for themselves.
Most importantly, very few people there would recognize him and Tsunade, allowing them to relax. When buying things or food, they also wouldn't encounter shopkeepers absolutely refusing to take their money.
The two walking on the streets of Tanzaku Quarter became a striking sight. Compared to the prosperity inside Konoha Village, the prosperity of Tanzaku Quarter was different.
Here, many merchants dealt in jade, jewelry, and high-end goods. In a word, the place reeked of money.
There was food too, but unlike Konoha's delicious and affordable options, the same food cost twice the price here and tasted rather ordinary.
However, the two weren't short on money. Whenever Tsunade's gaze lingered on something for more than two seconds, Ryun would immediately take out money and buy it without a word.
This made the girls of Tanzaku Quarter look on with envy, while the men occasionally glanced at Tsunade, their hearts pounding.
Ryun protected Tsunade, who held onto his arm as they strolled down the street.
Until the next moment, a man wearing a silk kimono, accompanied by guards, appeared and blocked their path.
"This young lady is so beautiful. I wonder if I could have the honor of your company for dinner?" The man had an air of nobility, but the lecherous look on his face was undisguised.
Ryun frowned. He opened his Sharingan and stared at the nobleman. "Do you want to die?"
The nobleman was momentarily taken aback, but then sneered. "Brat, do you know who I am? If you want to live, hand over the woman beside you. Let me enjoy her, and I might consider sparing your dog's life."
Ryun laughed in anger. He drew the Kubikiribōchō from a scroll and rested it on the nobleman's shoulder. "I dare you to say that again." His voice was like ice in the depths of winter, chilling anyone who heard it to the bone.
"Bastard! This young master is the eldest son of the Land of Earth's Daimyo, the future successor of the Land of Earth! You better not bring about your own ruin!" The guard samurai drew his long sword, pointing the blade at Ryun.
The Land of Earth Daimyo's son wasn't afraid but smirked coldly. "What? Scared stiff after hearing my identity? I'll have you know, for me to take a liking to your wife is an honor for you..."
Before he could finish speaking, a cold glint flashed. The head of the Land of Earth Daimyo's eldest son was severed. His expression changed from lewd and vulgar to one of terror and confusion. He saw his own headless body!
"Ahhh!" Chaos erupted in Tanzaku Quarter. Some shinobi stood watching the spectacle, while some merchants squinted, sizing up Uchiha Ryun.
As merchants, their judgment was crucial. When the Land of Earth Daimyo's son revealed his identity, they observed Ryun and found his expression completely unmoved. Such a person either held an even more exalted status, was a madman, or was a ruthless character who could disregard retaliation from the Land of Earth.
"You!" The guard knew he was no match for the man before him, who was likely a shinobi. But that didn't mean this was over. "You killed our Daimyo's son! If you're a man, dare to give your name!" The guard captain said with a dark expression.
The merchants shook their heads. What a foolish guard. They'd have to check their own retainers later to make sure they weren't that stupid. So embarrassing!
Everyone thought Uchiha Ryun wouldn't give his name. However, Ryun laughed, a very bright laugh.
"Fine. I won't change my name, I won't change my surname. Uchiha Ryun. Go back and tell your Daimyo that I await his retaliation at any time." Ryun said calmly.
"And your grandmother here is Tsunade, from the Senju clan. Also the princess of the Land of Fire!" If Tsunade hadn't been trying to maintain a ladylike demeanor, she would have punched the pervert to death earlier!
"Good. Uchiha Ryun, Tsunade Senju. I've remembered your names. Just wait for the fierce retaliation from the Land of Earth!" After getting the information, the guard threw out a final threat and headed in the direction of the Land of Earth.
"I'll be waiting. Also, tell your Daimyo this matter isn't over. If it isn't handled properly, I won't mind changing the royal family of the Land of Earth!" Ryun's words caused a huge stir.
The merchants of Tanzaku Quarter suddenly jolted awake. His name is Uchiha Ryun? The Konoha Hokage? Son-in-law of the Land of Fire? The God of Shinobi, the Military God, the strongest in the ninja world!
Oh my! This lord actually came to Tanzaku Quarter in person! If they had known earlier, they would have killed that guy for him. After all, they were merchants of the Land of Fire, and if they had acted, they could have gained a favor from the Hokage!
They had all heard that Uchiha Ryun valued loyalty highly. With such a favor, they might even be able to settle in Konoha Village and develop their businesses there!
"Hokage-sama, please come in! I have top-quality jade here, a whole pile of glass-type, genuine goods, I'll give you a 90% discount!"
"Oh, Hokage-sama, come have some takoyaki to calm your nerves!"
"How dare you speak like that! Would the Hokage-sama be startled by the Land of Earth? He could send troops to the Land of Earth tomorrow without any problem! Let them see our strength!"
"Hokage-sama, I'll give you a 50% discount on provisions, plus an extra 10% sponsorship of military rations!"
The merchants swarmed forward, looking at Ryun with fawning expressions.
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