“My name is Akira.
It’s a pleasure to meet you, pretty miss~” Akira gave her a radiant smile.
His entire body seemed to shine with golden light.
Fair Youth— A critical hit!
“Eek!” Ino Yamanaka’s face instantly turned as red as an apple, and her heart began pounding wildly.
Wh-What terrifying destructive power!
Was this what people called love at first sight?
Ino immediately fell into a lovestruck daze.
“Hey…
Is she serious?” Shikamaru Nara stared at her speechlessly.
“She’s acting even crazier than she does around Sasuke.
Uh…
But to be fair, this guy really is much better-looking than Sasuke,” Choji Akimichi said understandingly.
“Mm…” Nearby, Hinata Hyuga shyly pressed her fingertips together.
No, no!
I already have Naruto…
But he really is so handsome!
“…” Shino Aburame remained silent.
“Even Hinata…
Damn this guy!” Kiba Inuzuka felt as though he had swallowed an entire lemon.
“Hey, brat!
Who exactly are you, and what are you doing here?” Kiba demanded harshly.
Before Akira could answer, Ino immediately jumped forward to rebuke him.
“Huh?
What kind of attitude is that, Kiba?
Does Akira look like a dangerous person to you?” “How should I know?
Ino, aren’t you being way too careless?” Kiba retorted.
“Handsome people can’t be bad!” Ino planted her hands on her hips and nodded, speaking as though it were an indisputable fact.
“You—!” “Stop barking at strangers, Kiba.
Anyone can tell he’s a young master from the daimyo’s family!
Am I right, Akira~?” Ino clasped her hands together and looked at Akira with an obedient smile.
Hearing that, Akira could not help revealing a delighted expression.
He extended two fingers and gently tapped her smooth forehead.
“Unfortunately, you guessed wrong.
I’m not related to the daimyo~ In fact, I came here today to cause trouble for him.” As Akira finished speaking, he drew a finger across his neck in a killing gesture.
“Hehe~ You’re terrible, Akira.
You really know how to joke around.” Ino touched the spot on her forehead where he had tapped her, her cheeks glowing with an adorable blush.
“Forget it.
There’s no saving Ino anymore,” Shikamaru said with open disgust.
“Hey!
You all heard him, didn’t you?
This brat is an enemy!” Kiba pointed accusingly at Akira.
However, everyone else looked unconcerned.
First, they did not believe anyone would openly come after a daimyo in broad daylight.
Second, how could this harmless-looking boy possibly be an enemy?
Finally, even if he were a powerful enemy pretending to be weak, it still would not matter.
Two elite jonin from Konoha were currently guarding the daimyo.
An enemy?
He would merely be delivering himself to his death!
“I’m not joking,” Akira said with complete seriousness.
…
After leaving the village, Team 7 entered a secluded grove.
“Come out.
You’ve been following us this entire time!” Sasuke Uchiha suddenly spoke.
“Huh?
What’s going on?” Naruto Uzumaki remained completely oblivious.
“Is there an enemy?” Sakura Haruno immediately became vigilant.
“You were able to detect my presence.
As expected, you really are shinobi.” Haku stepped out of hiding.
“If you knew we were shinobi and still dared follow us, that proves you’re a shinobi as well,” Sasuke analyzed calmly.
“Is this person really an enemy?
No way…
He’s even prettier than Sakura!” Naruto spoke with complete honesty.
“What did you say, Naruto?!” Sakura punched him again.
“Tell me who you are and explain why you infiltrated the Land of Waves,” Haku demanded expressionlessly.
“I refuse.” Sasuke maintained his aloof expression.
“On the contrary, you should be the one answering our questions.” “Sasuke, you’re so cool!” Hearts appeared in Sakura’s eyes.
“Damn Sasuke!
He’s showing off again!” Naruto looked deeply frustrated.
Haku could not help shaking his head.
You inexperienced brats truly have no idea how harsh the world can be.