“Yup, that’s exactly what happened.
And then, I casually taught that unappreciative Daimyo a little lesson.
The very next day, I dragged that idiot Daimyo out in front of all the ministers of the Land of Fire and made him publicly acknowledge Tsunade’s title as the ‘Princess of the Land of Fire’.”
Tatsukaze was currently giving his mission report—although it was entirely verbal.
“Mhm, and then what?” The Second Hokage, Tobirama Senju, asked without looking up, fully engrossed in writing something on his desk.
“And then I noticed that the Land of Fire actually has an incredibly abundant supply of resources.
So, on a sudden whim, I very amiably requested the Daimyo to send over a few extra supplies.”
Although this “amiable request” involved Tatsukaze holding a kunai directly against the Daimyo’s throat.
Hmm?
Why use the word “amiable”?
Bro, didn’t you know “amiable” can also be used to describe someone’s tone of voice?
“Mhm, and then what?” Tobirama continued writing, still not raising his head.
“And then Tsunade and I passed by the most famous hot spring town in the Land of Fire, so we stopped to take a bath.
That’s why we came back a little late, but I handle business very quickly, so the overall timeline shouldn’t be an issue.”
Of course, the hot spring was a mixed bath.
Although Tsunade vehemently refused to participate, Tatsukaze mercilessly dragged her into the water anyway.
Naturally, because she fought him tooth and nail, she was fully clothed.
However, little did she know that her completely drenched clothes, clinging to her skin and revealing her delicate curves, only made her look infinitely more seductive and drool-worthy!
“Mhm, and then what?” Tobirama asked again.
“And then?” Tatsukaze rubbed his head, thought carefully for a moment, and confirmed, “That’s it.”
“Are you absolutely sure that’s it?”
“Yeah, I’m sure.”
“I’ll ask you one more time.
Are you absolutely sure?”
“Yes, I’m sure.”
Tobirama suddenly stood up, slammed his hand on the desk, and roared:
“Then where the hell did this girl come from?!”
Alright, let’s rewind the clock just a little bit, to the exact moment Tatsukaze and Tsunade stepped out of the Tenshukaku.
“What?
You want to take me as your master?” Tatsukaze revealed a genuinely surprised expression for the first time since arriving in the capital.
“Exactly!” The palace-dressed loli, Mina, dropped to both knees and kowtowed deeply to the ground.
“Please take me in!
Master!”
Tatsukaze’s expression looked a bit conflicted.
“Are you out of your mind?
I literally just ruthlessly abused that idiot Daimyo!
You’re a princess yourself; what the hell is with asking me to be your master right now?”
To put it bluntly, Tatsukaze was the Daimyo’s enemy.
Yet, the Daimyo’s own relative was explicitly begging to become his disciple.
“Master!” The palace-dressed loli kowtowed all the way to the ground again, pressing her fair forehead so hard it left a faint red mark.
“This time, thanks to Master’s profound guidance, I finally, completely understand what true strength is!
It’s not some empty, meaningless title like ‘Princess,’ nor is it bullshit political power!
True strength belongs entirely to oneself!”
“That is exactly why I came to beg you to be my master!”
Tatsukaze scratched his head in utter bewilderment.
“But, I literally just beat up the Daimyo…”
“That was guidance!
Master was worried that us foolish people wouldn’t be able to comprehend your absolute truth, so you personally demonstrated it through practical application, illuminating the bright and glorious path of true power!”
Tatsukaze actually felt his face heat up a bit.
Although he was entirely shameless, even he couldn’t bring himself to spout such outrageously thick-skinned flattery—words that almost made him believe it was the truth.
“But your relationship with the Daimyo…”
“We’re just niece and uncle.
He only became the Daimyo because my father passed away, allowing him to steal the throne!”
“Uhh…” Tatsukaze was genuinely at a loss for words now.
“Alright then.
However, I don’t just take in anybody.”
Tatsukaze blinked, instantly bringing up the Beast Teacher System.
Loli: Mina.
Age: 11 years old.
Quality: A- Rank.
Strength Potential: 5
Agility Potential: 10
Ninjutsu Potential: 6
Appearance Potential: 7 (10+)
Overall Evaluation: Although an Appearance score of 7 isn’t considered high within the System, she possesses a certain hidden attribute.
If someone has a specific “fetish,” then in their eyes, she is an absolute, heaven-sent ultimate beauty!
Without a doubt!
‘What the hell is this?’ Tatsukaze’s mouth twitched.
‘Since when does the System have hidden scores?!
Do you think you’re some kind of dating sim?!’
‘If I have a specific fetish?
What kind of fetish?!’
Tatsukaze carefully inspected the pleading, palace-dressed loli from head to toe, but no matter how hard he looked, he couldn’t spot any uniquely breathtaking beauty.
A foot fetish?
Her legs were very slender and quite pretty, but there was no way they reached the level of a “heaven-sent ultimate beauty”! Get faster updates on novelping.com.
A breast fetish?
She was an eleven-year-old loli, what could she possibly have to show off?
Besides, since that was a universally popular trait, how could it be considered a “hidden attribute”?
Looking left and right at all the other possibilities, while none of her features were bad, absolutely none of them lived up to the System’s grand praise.
An appearance potential of 7 was decent, but just like the System said, it wasn’t particularly high.
‘Sigh, this is a real headache.
It didn’t even give me a hint.’ Tatsukaze shook his head.
“Alright, fine.
From now on, you are my second disciple!”
“Thank you, Master!” Mina exclaimed, thoroughly overjoyed.
“Sensei!
I absolutely refuse to study alongside this person!” Tsunade pouted, crossing her arms indignantly.
However, A- Rank was still pretty damn good.
A 10 in agility potential was something even Tsunade didn’t possess.
Even though her other stats were far inferior, she was still an excellent disciple overall.
There was absolutely no reason for him to refuse.
Besides, that so-called “hidden attribute” was actually pretty intriguing!
“Alright, Tsunade, stop throwing a tantrum.
Be a good girl.”
Because of this, Tatsukaze’s coaxing was extremely half-hearted.
Perhaps it was precisely because of this that Tsunade fought tooth and nail against joining the mixed bath later.
“And so you just casually brought her back?!” Tobirama’s gaze was piercingly sharp.
“Yeah.
That Daimyo wouldn’t dare say a word against it anyway,” Tatsukaze nodded.
Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun; any sane person understood the absolute importance of military force.
If Konoha was dissatisfied with the Daimyo, they could easily swap him out for someone else.
If the Daimyo was dissatisfied with Konoha…
well, who else was there to rely on?
You wouldn’t dare invite the Hidden Cloud or Hidden Stone villages to take over, right?
Weren’t you terrified they’d just murder you and install their own Daimyos to seize all your assets?
This was a seller’s market, so Tatsukaze wasn’t afraid of the Daimyo in the slightest.
After all, during the future Great Ninja Wars, wouldn’t the Daimyos have to obediently follow the hidden villages’ arrangements, gathering together in one place under the strict protection of the Mizukage?!
Tobirama let out a deep, heavy sigh, looking entirely helpless.
“Fine.
Go home and get some rest.
I’ll handle her village entry paperwork.”
“Got it!” Tatsukaze smiled broadly and strolled out the door, leaving the two little lolis glaring daggers at each other.
Tsunade even gave a fierce snort and cursed indignantly:
“Damn lolicon!”