"Mm..."
Hearing Natsuhi's request, Yu pondered for a moment.
It is quite common in the Ninja world for weaker Ninja villages or families to follow and serve more powerful Ninjas. For example, when the legendary Orochimaru, one of the Three Sannin, just defected from Konoha, he immediately gained the allegiance and service of the Fuma Clan from the Land of Rice Fields.
Natsuhi's proposal is also easy to understand. The Star Ninja Village is not strong, and with the recent sacrifice of the Third Hoshikage, the meteorite they usually rely on to enhance their strength has been taken away by Yu. Therefore, wanting to rely on the name of Scarlet Yu is a natural thought.
"Alright, I'll stay here for a few more days..."
After a brief consideration, Yu made a decision and looked at Natsuhi kneeling in front of him. "But first, you must persuade the other Ninjas in the Star Ninja Village..."
Although Yu has always been a lone wolf and has no intention of forming a faction for the time being, with Natsuhi bringing the entire Star Ninja Village to him, he has no reason to refuse, especially since it doesn't require any extra effort on his part.
Moreover, to be fair, the graceful and charming Natsuhi has a strength that lies between Jonin and Kage levels, making her a formidable Ninja. While the Star Ninja Village's unique Mysterious Peacock Method is not much in his eyes, it is a powerful Secret Jutsu for ordinary Ninjas.
If Natsuhi and the entire Star Ninja Village pledge allegiance to him, Yu would at least have a place of influence in the Ninja world.
"Us?!"
Hearing the conversation between Yu and Natsuhi, the surrounding Star Ninja Village Ninjas exchanged glances. Realizing the implications, they quickly shouted, "We have no objections to following and serving Scarlet Yu-sama!"
After all, with the Third Hoshikage recently killed by the traitor Akahoshi and their treasured meteorite taken away, they naturally have no reason to refuse the opportunity to align themselves with someone as powerful as Scarlet Yu.
"Very well, from now on..."
Seeing that all the Star Ninjas present were willing to follow and serve him, Yu nodded in satisfaction. His gaze fell on the beautiful female Ninja, Natsuhi, standing before him. "Natsuhi, you will be the Fourth Hoshikage of the Star Ninja Village..."
"Fourth Hoshikage... Me..."
Natsuhi, kneeling before Yu, was momentarily stunned by his direct appointment of her as the Fourth Hoshikage of the Star Ninja Village.
However, none of the Star Ninjas present raised any objections to Yu's decision. After all, Natsuhi was already a Ninja of the Star Ninja Village and had mastered the Mysterious Peacock Method to a powerful level. It was only fitting for her to become the Fourth Hoshikage of the Star Ninja Village.
"Great!!"
The young boy Sumaru in the crowd cheered and jumped with joy. With eyes filled with admiration, he ran to Yu. "Yu... Yu-sama... could you take me as your apprentice?!"
Having witnessed Yu's astonishing display of power, Sumaru's initial reluctance had turned into admiration and reverence.
"Take you as an apprentice?"
Hearing Sumaru's request, Yu was slightly taken aback, but then he immediately rejected it outright. "No..."
"Wh-why?!"
Seeing Yu refuse his request to become his apprentice without even considering it, the bright stars in Sumaru's eyes immediately dimmed.
"Because I'm not interested..."
Ignoring the boy's disappointed look, Yu walked past him without a second glance, adding, "And your potential is too poor..."
Although his words were harsh, Sumaru neither had a Kekkei Genkai nor displayed any exceptional talents. Even if he spent his entire life training, the chances of reaching the level of Kage were slim to none, offering nothing that could attract Yu.
Moreover, Yu was busy with his own training and occasionally had to find time to train the young ones, Haku and Kimimaro. He truly had no plans to take on an apprentice at the moment.
"Damn it... Saying my potential is too poor..."
However, upon hearing Yu's reason for refusing him, Sumaru clenched his fists tightly and turned to shout at Yu's departing figure, "You just wait! I'll make you change your mind and take me as your apprentice!!"
"What a noisy kid..."
Hearing the loud shouts from the passionate Sumaru behind him, Yu didn't turn around but a wry smile appeared at the corner of his mouth. "He's not even a hot-blooded anime protagonist like Naruto or Luffy, so why the loud voice..."
Over the next few days, Yu deliberately stayed in the Star Ninja Village for a few more days.
After becoming the true master whom the Star Ninja Village followed and served, Yu stayed to help them expand the village's scale.
After making all the necessary arrangements, he used his top-notch Medical Ninjutsu to heal the injuries left on Natsuhi and the other Star Ninjas from their training with the meteorite. Only then did he leave the Star Ninja Village with the two young ones, Haku and Kimimaro.
It's worth mentioning that during this time, Natsuhi and Sumaru finally reunited as mother and son, making up for the anime's regret of their eternal separation.
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On this day, within the Land of Fire, in a very modern city cinema.
Yu was watching a movie with Haku and Kimimaro. Their handsome appearances occasionally caused a stir and discussions among some of the girls around them.
"Is this the end...?"
"Fuun-hime, with our strength, it's impossible to defeat the great demon king!"
"But you are all my brave guardians; we must never give up until the very end!"
Watching the large screen in front of him, the third-rate fighting scenes and cheesy dialogues made Yu feel sleepy. However, the two young ones beside him, Haku and Kimimaro, were watching with great interest.
"Fuun-hime's Great Adventure"... What a lousy movie...
Looking at the moving figures and the subtitles on the screen, Yu couldn't help but silently criticize.
But speaking of which, the technological development in the Naruto world is advancing rapidly, with significant changes happening roughly every ten years. Computers, trains, skyscrapers, and even submarines have appeared in the anime.
Even this completely urbanized cinema in front of him was almost identical to the ones Yu remembered from his previous life. When he used to be with Yugao in Konoha, they would often come to places like this for dates.
The female lead is quite beautiful... But why does she look so familiar...
Watching the somewhat boring movie on the screen, Yu suddenly felt that the beautiful actress playing Fuun-hime looked familiar, but he couldn't recall why. Frustrated, he let it go.
"Is it really him?"
Meanwhile, unbeknownst to Yu, two pairs of eyes were secretly observing him from a distant, dark corner of the cinema.
"It can't be wrong..."
One of the mysterious figures nodded affirmatively, with a complex tone in his voice. "Scarlet Yu... the most sensational figure in the Ninja world recently. How could I mistake him?!"
"Not long ago, he destroyed Hidden Cloud, one of the Five Great Ninja Villages, causing widespread fear throughout the Ninja world. Who would have thought he'd appear in the Land of Fire today..."
After confirming Yu's identity, the other mysterious man began to mutter to himself, the glasses on his nose glinting in the darkness. "Although he is an extremely dangerous individual, perhaps... this could be a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for us..."
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