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There's no such thing as a free lunch, and Pakura naturally understands this.
No one would willingly take on a disciple with limited talent, and Asahi isn't someone close to her; how could he randomly accept a burden?
Pakura does want to contribute something if she can, but the problem is she doesn't have anything valuable.
Regarding her meager income, Pakura doesn't believe Asahi would find it appealing.
"Sorry, Sir, I don't have anything valuable. But I will treat you as if you were my biological father."
"I will wholeheartedly follow your orders and do my best to fulfill them."
After a moment of silence, Pakura lifted her head, looking at Asahi with a serious gaze. Her tone was filled with determination.
Hearing this, Asahi shook his head. He was looking for disciples, not a daughter.
Moreover, there was a significant contradiction in her words. Nevertheless, Pakura's attitude pleased Asahi.
"In that case, I have a question."
"If I take you as my disciple, teach you skills, and later on, if I invade the Hidden Sand Village as an enemy, how would you choose?"
Looking at the determined expression in Pakura's eyes, Asahi suddenly posed this dilemma.
"Sir!"
Pakura stiffly exclaimed; she never expected Asahi to ask such a question.
Indeed, while Asahi is not currently an enemy of the Hidden Sand Village, who can guarantee that he won't target them in the future?
In that case, if Pakura becomes Asahi's disciple, caught between the two sides, how would she choose?
This question not only struck Pakura's heart but also left Shisui and Yugito who stood behind Asahi, deep in thought.
At this moment, Pakura is torn. She doesn't know how to answer. Speaking the truth might lead to Asahi rejecting her.
After all, no one wishes to train a disciple who could become an obstacle in the future.
However, lying aside, Pakura finds it hard to accept in her own heart. After a prolonged silence, Pakura took a deep breath.
"Sir, if such a situation arises, I will choose to protect the village."
"But, no matter how it ends, I will commit suicide as an apology for you."
Pakura's expression at this moment is relaxed. After struggling for so long, she decided to tell the truth.
She couldn't bring herself to lie. Regardless of the outcome, Pakura leans more towards the Hidden Sand Village in her heart.
She couldn't stand by and watch her village being harmed or even participate actively.
However, if it means going against her own master, obstructing his path—even if only through passive resistance—it would be a severe betrayal in Pakura's eyes.
Therefore, in this dilemma, though she chose to stand against Asahi, it doesn't mean she lacks respect for her master.
That's why she mentioned apologizing sincerely.
Asahi looked deeply at Pakura, able to see that she was speaking from the heart.
"Aren't you afraid of death? You would rather commit suicide to apologize but still protect this village?" Asahi narrowed his eyes, waiting for her response.
Upon hearing Asahi's question, Pakura chuckled lightly. At this moment, she had made her choice.
Even if she ends up not being with Asahi, she doesn't mind. "Of course, I'm afraid. Who isn't afraid of death? But my dream is to become a hero for the village."
"How can a hero attack her village, especially considering that this village is where I grew up."
"I really can't bring myself to act against the village."
Looking at Pakura's smiling face, Asahi understood that this was truly what she believed. Originally, she could have chosen to stand on her side.
But Asahi didn't expect that she would be so sincere towards Hidden Sand now.
Even if she had to give up an opportunity, she did not make a decision that went against her own heart.
It seems that the shortsightedness and inaction of the higher-ups in Hidden Sand have truly hurt this young girl's heart.
She chose to give up her ideals and completely stand against Hidden Sand Village. Shisui and Yugito also admired Pakura, who was much older than them.
Asahi's question just now also left them in a dilemma. They didn't expect Pakura to make a decision so quickly. This made the two who are still struggling, quite admiring.
They can't bring themselves to attack the village, but they also can't go against Asahi.
It can only be said that for them, who have been by Asahi's side for a long time, this is an unsolvable problem.
However, they are still satisfied with Pakura's answer. After all, she did not deceive herself, and she is truly a person who respects her teacher.
"Very well, I accept you as my disciple."
Asahi lightly smiled, and the faint words drifted out of her mouth. "I'm sorry, sir, for disappointing you... Huh!? Sir, did you agree?"
Pakura subconsciously replied, having already given up on the idea of becoming a disciple.
After all, under normal circumstances, such an answer is difficult to satisfy anyone.
However, halfway through the conversation, Pakura suddenly came to her senses. It seems that what Asahi said just now wasn't a refusal.
So, Pakura, who had only said half of her words, underwent a sudden change in style, transforming from a quiet and gentle lady who sees through the world to an excited and lively girl.
Looking at the excited Pakura, Asahi nodded with a smile. "Of course, why, you don't want to?"
Asahi asked with a teasing smile, making Pakura a little anxious and quickly explained, "No, no, I do want to, I'm just too surprised."
Asahi shrugged with a light laugh. "In that case, why don't you acknowledge to your master?"
Pakura was stunned, looking at Asahi and then at the people behind her, asking in confusion, "Here?"
"Pakura sister, the master's rules are few. You just need to stand straight and put your hand on your chest while acknowledge Master Asahi as your Master, we all did the same."
Seeing Pakura's puzzled expression, Shisui explained with a smile, offering his goodwill.
"Yeah, Pakura sister, the master is actually very kind." Yugito also quickly said, expressing her friendliness towards Pakura.
Seeing that Shisui and Yugito, who were actively friendly, had already explained, Asahi did not say much.
Pakura, after hearing their words, understood that Shisui and Yugito are also Asahi's disciples.
Since they both said so, and Asahi didn't explain, Pakura also understood what to do.
With a thud, she stand straight in front of Asahi. "Thank you, master, for accepting me as a disciple and I acknowledge you as my Master!"
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