Tsunade finished breastfeeding and came out of the bedroom. Seeing Ryun sleeping on the sofa like that, she was momentarily stunned. Then she placed their daughter beside Ryun.
She went to the bedroom to get a clean blanket and gently placed it over Ryun, her eyes soft.
Although Tsunade's movements were extremely gentle, Ryun still opened his eyes. He murmured, "Wife, are you done?"
"Yes. Do you want to go sleep in the bedroom? It can't be comfortable here." Tsunade said, feeling a bit heartache for him. This man worked too hard.
"No need. I have to run around for our little princess soon."
"Luming said that our little princess's birth must be celebrated with a banquet. The minimum requirement is to let the whole village know about it. I thought it over and agreed." Ryun said with a smile.
If his daughter could receive the blessings of the villagers, that seemed pretty good.
Hearing this, Tsunade asked suspiciously, "Did Luming really say that? Not you?"
Ryun nodded. "It's true. I hadn't even thought about it myself. He brought it up proactively and is making arrangements. He's being strangely enthusiastic."
Tsunade thought for a moment, couldn't figure out the reason, and then sighed. "Well, husband, take care of your health. Don't overwork yourself."
"For our daughter, this is nothing!" Ryun laughed. After saying that, Ryun looked at Ju next to him, picked her up into his arms, kissed her twice, and then went out.
Tsunade took the child. Seeing the child's face full of joy, she couldn't help but joke, "Your daddy went out. He doesn't want you anymore~"
Unexpectedly, the smile on Ju's little face froze. She actually understood! Then she started crying. This flustered Tsunade, who spent a long time coaxing the child before she finally calmed down.
Tsunade put the child in the stroller and sighed. A child being too smart was also worrisome.
After Ryun and Nara Luming discussed the details, they decided to set up a thousand tables for the banquet when Uchiha Ju reached her full moon. Those who wanted to give money could give money, those who wanted to eat could eat. Ryun didn't care.
But the Anbu would note down who didn't give gifts. Who sent gifts, I might not remember, but who didn't send gifts, I would remember clearly.
Ōnoki received the news and pondered for a while. Then he smiled. "Isn't this a good thing? Ryun, our ally, has a daughter, and it's her full moon. We must prepare a generous gift to 'properly congratulate' him."
Kitsuchi understood and went down to prepare resources. Ōnoki watched this without a word, instead instructing Han to relay this news to the other three Kage.
Before long, everyone from the Daimyō of the Five Great Nations down to the common people knew about this matter. The Land of Fire was fine, the whole nation was celebrating. People in other countries had mixed reactions; some were envious, some were jealous, some were angry.
For a single child, was it really worth going to such great lengths?
However, the Daimyō of the Five Great Nations all stated they would send people to deliver generous gifts.
The Daimyō of the Land of Wind slammed the table and stood up. "Good, good, good! I haven't yet avenged the grudge of him cutting off our economy. And now, he dares to hold a full moon banquet!"
"Someone! Get a few rotten fruits and spoiled meat from the storehouse, pack them into boxes, and send them over!" The Wind Daimyō wanted to disgust Ryun.
Aide 1: "The Daimyō is wise. Ryun cut off our economic sources. Since we cannot resolve this through battle, we can use other methods to get back at him!"
Aide 1 looked up at the Daimyō, a trace of imperceptible mockery flashing deep in his eyes. He thought, 'Just keep digging your own grave. If such a thing happens at his daughter's full moon banquet, given Ryun's temperament, you are definitely dead.'
'When the time comes, I will go with the flow, unite with the other ministers, and seize your Daimyō seat.' Aide 1 secretly rejoiced. After 40 years as a court official, he was long tired of it and had long coveted the Daimyō position.
Now the Daimyō was seeking death, no one else was to blame! The various aides had their own thoughts and began leaning towards Aide 1, understanding and mockery flashing in their eyes.
Only the Daimyō remained unaware. Forty years of long-term peace and stability had made him feel capable, gradually causing his political sensitivity to decline.
Only Aide 2 stepped forward. He spoke earnestly, "Daimyō, this must not be done! Who is Ryun? He is the top leader of Konoha. To put it broadly, even the Fire Daimyō has to flatter him."
"We should not offend such a person. Instead, we should turn hostility into friendship, take this opportunity to offer a generous gift, and ask for forgiveness. Only this can ensure the long-term stability of our Land of Wind."
"Otherwise..." Before Aide 2 could finish, Aide 1, his face gloomy, thought, 'Did you just have to open your mouth?'
"Otherwise what? Aide 2, why are you speaking for an outsider now? Could it be that you have received treasures from Ryun?" Aide 1 said coldly.
Aide 2 looked at Aide 1, a flash of anger in his eyes. He was just about to speak, but Aide 1's people all stepped forward. "If the master is disgraced, the servants should die! If we cannot take revenge, we are unworthy of being officials!"
"That's right! It's just about disgusting Ryun a bit, it's not like we're killing anyone. What could possibly happen!"
Aide 2 was so angry he felt his lungs would explode. Just as he was about to admonish the Daimyō again.
He saw the Daimyō's originally hesitant expression immediately become firm. The look he gave Aide 2 was filled with anger and distaste.
Aide 2 understood. He was now disliked and suspected. He opened his mouth, but ultimately fell silent.
Seeing Aide 2 silent, the Wind Daimyō snorted coldly. "Proceed according to the original plan. When the day of the full moon banquet arrives, open the gift publicly!"
"The Daimyō is wise!" Aide 1 said respectfully.
"The Daimyō is wise!" the crowd flattered.
Listening to the crowd's praise, the Wind Daimyō's lips curled upwards, and he announced the end of the court session.
After everyone left, Aide 1 gave his colleagues a look. Then the colleagues surrounded Aide 2. Aide 2 was stunned and trembled, "What do you want to do?"
Aide 1 didn't look back, continuing to walk outside. The other colleagues began to beat Aide 2. Everyone had been displeased with him for a long time.
Everyone played and drank together, only you acted aloof, only you didn't go, and you even reported them behind their backs, causing discord between them and the Daimyō.
If Aide 1 hadn't put in a good word for them, they would have probably lost their heads long ago. Usually they respected you because you held a high position with the Daimyō, ranked second.
But today, the Daimyō already dislikes you, so we have no more reservations.
Listening to Aide 2's screams, Aide 1, though not looking back, smiled. Good! Next, he just needed to send someone to tell Hokage Ryun, and the Wind Daimyō would be finished.
Then, it would be his chance to take over!
Sunagakure
The Kazekage, Chiron, received this news and decided to go to Konoha personally to celebrate. He would bring his son, Sasori, and the Anbu, bringing good treasures with them.
Chiyo was too old for the hardship of long travel. Therefore, she repeatedly instructed her son to speak less there, observe and listen more. As long as you stand on Ryun's side, there shouldn't be any major problems.
Kazekage Chiron agreed, then went back to prepare.
Kumogakure
The Third Raikage, A, received this news, his eyes lighting up. "This is a good opportunity. I heard all the Caged Bird seals of the Hyūga clan have been removed. Their Kekkei Genkai, the Byakugan, is very suitable for our Kumogakure's Nin-Taijutsu."
The young lord, A, nodded. "That's right. Father, are you thinking of using this full moon banquet to plunder the Hyūga clan's Byakugan?"
"Yes! With so many people there, Ryun surely won't notice the disappearance of one or two people. So this is precisely our chance! Our opportunity!"
"A, you go prepare twenty thousand yaks. Then come with me to Konoha Village in the Land of Fire, to deliver congratulatory gifts for Ryun's daughter, and incidentally, activate the Byakugan Plunder Plan."
"As for Killer B, have him guard the village. The two of us are leaving, leaving only him as a Kage-level powerhouse. Have him stay within Kumogakure to protect it." The Third Raikage, A, said.
"Yes!" The young lord, A, said, then went to tell Killer B this news.
Killer B was silent, then smiled. "Brother, I will guard Kumogakure well."
"Mm! B! I believe in you!" A patted his shoulder, comforted him a few more words, then left.
"I say, B, you handled the dirty work for that father and son, killing the rebels. Then, to quell the discontent of the other villagers in Kumogakure, they kicked you out of Kumogakure's political center. Now they're going to Konoha to congratulate, leaving you to guard the village." The Eight-Tails, Gyūki, was speechless.
The Raikage and his son were setting Killer B up for disaster. But Killer B remained unmoved, still doing what he was supposed to do. This disappointed Gyūki greatly.
"Big Brother Gyūki, I..." Killer B felt disappointed now. Towards his brother, towards the Raikage. His disappointment didn't happen overnight; it accumulated step by step.
"I know you're definitely going to say Young Lord A has a debt of gratitude towards you, right?" Gyūki rolled his eyes.
"No, Big Brother Gyūki. I, I want to leave Kumogakure. But you were, after all, sold to Kumogakure as a Tailed Beast. Would it be wrong for me to take you away?" Killer B said quietly.
Gyūki was stunned. Had this kid finally seen the light? "Say that again. What do you want to do?"
"I said I want to leave Kumogakure, but because of your value, I feel bad about leaving." Killer B repeated.
"Haha, and I thought it was something serious! Leave, we must leave! We've done so much for Kumogakure. To be honest, that little debt of gratitude was repaid long ago!"
"And besides, I was defeated by Hashirama Senju and forcibly sold here. It wasn't like I wanted to come. As for the money, once you save up enough, just pay them back!" Gyūki continued to persuade.
Killer B nodded. "Then, let's set the time for the full moon banquet. The Third Raikage won't be here then, making it easier for us to leave. As for this Kumogakure... I will leave a shadow clone behind to protect them temporarily."
"Deal!" Gyūki was excited. Finally leaving this wretched place, wretched place, wretched place!
"Then, where to? Do you have any ideas?" Gyūki suddenly asked.
"Konoha. Because Yugito seems to be in Konoha. I want to see how she's doing there. After all, she's a Jinchūriki who came from Kumogakure." Killer B said with a smile.
Gyūki was silent at first, then nodded. "Then to Konoha it is! After all, Konoha has the most Jinchūriki!"
The man and the Tailed Beast made up their minds to leave this land of disappointment and heartbreak.
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