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"Lord Hoshikage, please be careful what you say," Natsuhi warned.
"Takuya-sama is the strongest person who has pacified the entire ninja world. You can't say things like that."
Sensing Takuya's displeasure, Natsuhi immediately stood up to smooth things over. She had seen Takuya's power with her own eyes. That god-like power was definitely not someone their small Hoshigakure could offend.
"Natsuhi, how dare you speak so rudely to Lord Hoshikage?" Akahoshi snapped. "The strongest in the ninja world? Is it possible to be stronger than Lord Hoshikage?"
"Yes, Natsuhi, come here quickly," Sumaru agreed. "Don't side with that stranger."
Natsuhi's face turned sour. She understood the village ninja well. They practiced facing the "star" every day, never leaving the Land of Bears, and dreamt of unifying the ninja world. Simply put, they were just a bunch of frogs in a well, unaware of how terrifying the outside world truly was. This was an important reason why Natsuhi was determined to steal the "star." She didn't want the ninjas in the village to be immersed in this kind of nihilistic fantasy all day long.
"Okay, everyone, shut up," Hoshikage commanded. "Hokage of Konoha, since you have accepted the mission, please help us resolve the issue about the 'star' first. To successfully complete the mission, you must listen to me."
However, his tone became a little cold. Natsuhi, a ninja from Hoshigakure, had dared to speak such words to him. After the "star" matter was resolved, he would punish her.
"Hoshikage, I am not interested in the affairs of your village," Takuya said calmly. "This time, it's just a boring pastime. So, don't speak to me in a commanding tone. You're not qualified yet."
"What?!" Akahoshi, a bald ninja, snorted coldly. "You hateful guy. It seems I have to teach you a lesson first."
He immediately made a seal with his hands. "Peacock Magic: Beast Transformation!"
With a low cry, a huge tiger-like phantom beast attacked Takuya.
"Snort!" Takuya waved his hand, and the huge phantom beast scattered in the air. In the next second, to everyone's shock, a sharp wooden spike instantly penetrated Akahoshi's body.
"Wood Style: Cutting Technique!" With a low shout from Takuya, countless spikes grew from the wooden thorn, turning Akahoshi into a human hedgehog.
The scene horrified everyone. On one hand, it was because the sight was too bloody. On the other, Akahoshi's death was too simple. Even though he made the first move, he was instantly killed in one move?!
"Damn Konoha shinobi! How dare you kill someone?" Sumaru shouted angrily. Akahoshi was his important helper. He had counted on Akahoshi to help him kill Hoshikage and seize the "star." He hadn't expected Akahoshi to die here.
"Sumaru, stand down!" Hoshikage scolded. His look at Takuya was no longer arrogant. Even the stupidest people would get smarter with time. Judging from how Takuya had instantly killed Akahoshi, he was no match for Takuya.
"Hokage, it was our ninja who were abrupt. Please forgive us for being a group of ninjas who have never seen the world," Hoshikage smiled flatteringly.
All the ninjas in Hoshigakure were shocked. They had never thought that Lord Hoshikage, who had always been strong, would show such an expression.
"Lord Hoshikage, why did you give in like this?" Sumaru asked. "With your strength, can't you defeat the Konoha ninja in front of you? He killed Akahoshi, and we must make him pay with blood."
"Shut up," Natsuhi couldn't help but scold. "Do you want Hoshigakure to perish?"
"Perish? Natsuhi, why do you say that?" Sumaru and others asked in confusion.
"Lord Hokage has god-like power that you can't even imagine. Even if he wants to destroy Hoshigakure, it wouldn't be difficult," Natsuhi said loudly.
"Snort! Anyone can tell lies," Sumaru said unhappily. "Is there any power more powerful than the power of the 'star' in this world?"
"Hokage-sama, please show them your power. Otherwise, these guys might not realize their stupidity," Natsuhi asked Takuya. In order to prevent the ninjas in her village from continuing to seek death, she could only come up with this method.
"I agreed to the request you made yesterday," Natsuhi gritted her teeth again, seeing Takuya unmoved.
Hearing Natsuhi's words, Takuya showed a faint smile. These ninjas from Hoshigakure were just a bunch of frogs in a well. Since Natsuhi had begged him, it didn't matter if he let them go.
"Good. I promise you. Don't regret it," Takuya blinked at Natsuhi.
"Understood," Natsuhi lowered her head shyly, curious about whether it could really be done with just words.
"Natsuhi, what are you talking about?" Sumaru demanded. "Damn woman, why do you side with outsiders? You are a disgrace to Hoshigakure. I will ask Lord Hoshikage to expel you from the village."
All the ninjas in Hoshigakure were angered by Natsuhi's words. How dare she call them a bunch of idiots? How rude!
"Hokage, stop bluffing. The Peacock Magic is the most powerful secret technique in the ninja world!" Sumaru felt very unhappy seeing Natsuhi and Takuya flirting. He had loved Natsuhi for a long time and couldn't accept that his goddess was being taken away by the Hokage of Konoha.
"Am I bluffing? Do you want to bet on it?" Takuya asked, looking at Sumaru.
"What bet?" Sumaru asked back.
"Betting on your life," Takuya said calmly. "If my power can make you feel stronger than the so-called Peacock Magic, how about you just die?"
Takuya had somewhat impressed Sumaru. In the original work, this man was Natsuhi's husband. Now, he kept barking again, so Takuya decided to find any reason to kill him.
"..."
Hearing Takuya's words, Sumaru hesitated.
"If you're scared, just get away," Takuya said deliberately.
"Who is afraid? Okay, I'll bet with you! If you cannot convince me of your strength, then please die," Sumaru said, not to be outdone. He didn't want to lose face in front of Natsuhi.
Takuya didn't even bother to respond. He put his hands together, and chakra in his body began to surge wildly.
"Sage Art: Wood Style: True Several Thousand Hands!"
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