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Chapter 265: Acquiring a Maid
Hanabi Hyuga hugged Hinata's arm tightly, observing the man in front of her with a mix of nervousness and curiosity.
He looked so much like the woman with light blue-purple hair standing next to him—almost as if carved from the same mold. If her sister hadn't warned her, she would have thought they were twins. Though, looking closely, he was indeed more masculine.
Hanabi glanced at Hinata out of the corner of her eye. Holding her sister, she could clearly feel that Hinata's heart began to race the moment she came before this man. Her skin even heated up, and her body softened.
Unless it was an illusion, she faintly saw hearts dancing deep in her sister's eyes...
Does Sister like this man...?
But... Hanabi looked back at the Konoha crowd. What about Naruto Uzumaki?
She knew very well that her sister used to pay special attention to that blond boy, holding special feelings for him. But since returning to Konoha, her sister had changed a lot. Both her strength and temperament had improved significantly.
And she no longer paid attention to that blond brat. Hanabi had even specifically reminded her, only to receive a faint reply: "Oh... Naruto Uzumaki... he died resisting. No need to pay attention to him."
It was said so casually, as if talking about a stranger.
Hanabi didn't know why her sister had changed like this, but as Hinata said, there was no need to care about people who didn't matter. As long as she could be with her sister, nothing else mattered.
Hinata had no idea her little sister was thinking so much at that moment. She turned sideways and pointed to the person following behind her.
"Lord Alex, this is Ino Yamanaka of the Yamanaka Clan."
"She is my close friend in Konoha, and she told me she wishes to follow Lord Alex in the future."
Ino was wearing a purple dress, her hands folded in front of her. She tried hard to maintain her composure, but her fingertips secretly gripped the hem of her clothes.
When her gaze landed on Alex, her heart skipped a beat.
The devastating battle from the previous night was still vivid in her mind. This was the existence who had completely annihilated Hashirama Senju and Madara Uchiha with a single strike. Those three towering giants... just recalling that terrifying aura made it hard for her to breathe.
However, even the so-called God of Shinobi, Hashirama Senju, and the Ghost of the Uchiha, Madara Uchiha, were vulnerable before him.
The battle looked intense, but from start to finish, this man had maintained a calm demeanor, like a cat playing with a mouse. Finally, seemingly bored, he wiped them out with a single crushing move.
Now close up, while Ino's heart trembled, the fangirl nature deep in her heart seemed to sprout again.
This cool, handsome guy really hit her excitement points.
Even though she came with the purpose of continuing her family line, on second thought, this choice didn't seem bad at all. This supreme powerhouse wasn't a disgusting, greasy man; on the contrary, he was exactly her type.
Sunlight fell through the gaps in the clouds, plating the tips of his hair with pale gold. Although standing on empty ground, he looked like a deity in the clouds—someone people dared not approach easily, yet couldn't help but want to look at a few more times.
So handsome!
Ino rejoiced secretly, her voice brisk yet respectful. "Greetings, Lord Alex, Lady Konan. I am Ino Yamanaka. I can do anything. Whatever orders the two Lords have, you can command me at will."
Can do anything...?
Alex sized up the energetic Ino Yamanaka. She was a bit green now, but in the Boruto era, she would be a mature beauty...
"Lord Alex," Hinata's voice pulled Alex's thoughts back. She turned to Alex and vouched for her. "Ino Yamanaka is now the head of the Yamanaka Clan. She helped a lot with the Konoha migration, from villager registration to various arrangements. Ino's abilities in coordination and communication have always been excellent."
Alex nodded slightly, looking at Ino calmly. His gaze was light, without scrutiny or judgment, yet it made Ino's cheeks quietly flush.
She quickly lowered her head, a trace of imperceptible nervousness in her voice. "Lord Alex, Lady Konan, I hope you can give me a chance to pledge my loyalty and follow you."
"Lord Alex," Hinata continued, "The Yamanaka Clan specializes in the Mind Body Switch Technique, which can be useful in intelligence gathering and multi-party communication. And... this is also the wish of the entire Yamanaka Clan, to contribute to this new land."
Ino took a deep breath, raised her head, and met Alex's gaze. The nervousness in her eyes was gone, replaced by the determination of a clan leader.
"Lord Alex, I know that in the past, 'Akatsuki' and Konoha had different stances, but now is a new beginning. I want to personally participate in the construction of the Holy City, and I want to follow you to learn how to build a home without barriers."
She spoke honestly, suppressing the thought in her heart that "even if it's for the family, being with such a person isn't bad." At this moment, she wanted Alex to see her determination, not just a girl's crush.
Alex looked at the firmness in her eyes, then at the smiling Hinata beside her, and said gently, "Alright, I agree. However..."
Before Ino could rejoice, her heart jumped to her throat.
"You have to start as a maid."
After all, fairness required first come, first served.
As Alex's words fell, it was as if some invisible restraint had been lifted. Ino's eyes lit up instantly. The blush on her cheeks became more obvious, but she tried to maintain her composure.
"Thank you, Lord Alex! I definitely won't let you down!"
Maid work? She could absolutely do it well. Whether it was daily chores or... or that, she had confidence...
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