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Chapter 384: Nohara Rin: Your Highness, you don't want this news to spread, right?
Chapter 384: Nohara Rin: Your Highness, you don't want this news to spread, right?
The Demon Nation Embassy!
They arrived early at the Heavenly Fortress.
This news instantly made Dong Ping sweat profusely, but he had no choice but to face it.
"Maitreya, is he the 'bad guy'?"
Among those who greeted them, Dong Ping heard the voice of a young girl.
She stood between Maitreya and Kusakaki Seifu, wearing a small Shrine Maiden outfit, with white hair and purple eyes, looking charming and adorable.
"Yes, it's him!"
Maitreya, after several years, looked unchanged, but her demeanor had matured significantly, and her expression toward Dong Ping was somewhat mischievous.
Now that she had shed her heavy burdens, she no longer needed to maintain her usual solemnity and instead returned to her natural self.
The Demon Nation's greatest threat was the Wailing Phantom, a demon from another world.
But now, this greatest threat had become the Demon Nation's greatest treasure, one they would protect at all costs.
It was because they 'lent' the Wailing Phantom that their development had surged in recent years.
Although the Demon Nation's environment (perpetual darkness) was unsuitable for cultivation, growing medicinal herbs was not an issue, and the Heavenly Fortress would purchase them in advance.
The newly cultivated land, coupled with the influx of abundant resources, directly improved the Demon Nation's living conditions significantly.
Aside from other aspects, the availability of various tools alone greatly enhanced their productivity.
In the past, even if there were plenty of cultivated land, the lack of tools would have been a source of despair.
Additionally, no one would be willing to purchase the cultivated produce in advance.
Now, with all these issues resolved, the Demon Nation's development accelerated rapidly.
If the Demon Nation was once so impoverished that even dogs wouldn't bother with it, it had now improved to the point where people could live decently.
Especially recently, Dong Ping's proposed plan had attracted the attention of the Demon Nation.
The Great Trade Route... no, that was wrong; it was about opening a massive new trade route, which was why Maitreya had come to visit.
"This is..."
Dong Ping's gaze swept over the five-year-old Violette, and he felt his scalp tingle.
Although she looked identical to Maitreya, he had a sense of familiarity with her.
Before his transmigration, he would never have believed in such a feeling.
But in the Shinobi World, intuition was not just for ordinary people; for ninjas, it was as accurate as their eyes.
"She's called Violette, my daughter, and the future Shrine Maiden of the Demon Nation!"
Maitreya gently stroked her head.
Gurgle!
Although Dong Ping had anticipated this, when he heard Maitreya's words, he couldn't help but swallow.
Damn, I'm still a child!
At the age of twenty, in his previous life, he would still be a 'baby'.
But now, you're telling me I have a child.
"You... you...!"
At this moment, Dong Ping understood why they dared to entrust the Wailing Phantom to him, unafraid that he might monopolize it.
The subsequent dispatch of Kusakaki Seifu and numerous Shrine Maidens to the Heavenly Fortress was also part of their plan.
"What's wrong with me?"
Maitreya asked with a 'pure' expression.
"Nothing..."
Dong Ping felt like he had swallowed death.
Fortunately, when he went to the Demon Nation, he had brought along the Fourth Hokage's team, and Hyuga Cangyue and Uchiha Yae had not accompanied them; otherwise...
The thought of the two of them finding out about this made Dong Ping shudder. He imagined Hyuga Cangyue opening her Rinnegan and Uchiha Yae entering the Reincarnation Eye state.
Even if the Five Great Ninja Villages attacked, the danger would not be as exaggerated as this.
"Dong Ping, why is your head covered in sweat?"
Hyuga Cangyue, standing by his side, was puzzled.
Although the temperature was not low today, it shouldn't be hot enough to make him sweat so much, should it?
She had no idea that Dong Ping's sweating had nothing to do with the temperature; it was because of the 'super bomb' that could blow him to smithereens.
"It's nothing!" Dong Ping replied, then, looking at Maitreya's 'innocent' expression, he whispered, "I'll agree to any condition you have, but please don't let them find out!"
Indeed, this matter was incredibly dangerous for him.
Both Hyuga Cangyue and Uchiha Yae were extremely dangerous. If they were to learn about this, he might not escape unscathed. Being chopped by a halberd would not be surprising.
After all, Hyuga Cangyue, despite appearing docile in front of him, had the potential for yandere tendencies, and Uchiha Yae, well, she was a widow, not divorced.
"Is that so..." Maitreya drew out her words, making Dong Ping's heart race, and finally, she turned the conversation, "Deal!"
Manipulation!
Dong Ping was completely played by her.
But there was no other choice; he had a weakness that the other party held over him.
Is there a problem?
Hyuga Cangyue sensed the atmosphere was amiss, but couldn't pinpoint the issue.
After all, she hadn't accompanied them on the mission to the Demon Nation.
However, someone else had noticed.
A girl not too far away, with clear eyes that reflected her thoughts and doubts, had figured it out.
Nohara Rin!
Having just come of age, she was lovely and adorable, her fair skin complementing her pure demeanor, attracting many suitors.
Yet, her gaze was fixed on a certain person, naturally ignoring the others.
She had come secretly today after hearing that Dong Ping had returned.
But what she witnessed shocked her.
Suddenly, she recalled Dong Ping's frail state when he left the Demon Nation.
She was no longer as naive as before, and naturally understood the situation, especially after learning that Maitreya had no lover but suddenly had a daughter.
"How interesting!"
A mischievous glint flashed in her eyes.
The other party's success seemed to open a new world for her.
Soon, the reception ended.
Dong Ping returned to his 'loyal' Skyguard.
Upon his return, he immediately resumed his duties.
However, he didn't expect that Nohara Rin was visiting Maitreya at that very moment.
The Embassy's Lodging.
It was a 'semi-official' establishment.
Operated by non-ninja Uchiha clan members, it was where most embassies and delegations stayed.
After seeing off Kusakaki Seifu, Maitreya encountered Nohara Rin.
She couldn't forget this girl who had gone to the Demon Nation, and after learning of her visit, she hesitated briefly before allowing her into her room.
At that moment, young Violette was doing her Shrine Maiden training in her room.
At her age, she would be in kindergarten in Dong Ping's previous life, but in the Shinobi World, she was already expected to work.
Some perverts would even take children to the battlefield, exposing them to its cruelty... What do you think, Mount Fuji?
"Rin, is there something you wanted to discuss with me?"
Maitreya asked as they sat facing each other.
However, Nohara Rin's next words made her heart tremble.
"Princess Maitreya, you wouldn't want people to know that Violette's father is Dong Ping, would you?"
Nohara Rin played her trump card.
As she spoke, her eyes locked onto Maitreya.
Soon, she discerned the truth from Maitreya's reaction.
"Violette is my daughter, and has nothing to do with Uchiha Dong Ping. If you have no other business, please leave!"
Maitreya composed herself and asked Nohara Rin to leave.
If it were someone else, she would have been confident in bluffing her way through.
But since the other party had also been to the Demon Nation, they could deduce certain things, which was why she asked them to leave.
"Princess Maitreya, please don't misunderstand. I mean no harm. I just wanted to know, back then..."
Nohara Rin explained, her pure and youthful face flushing.
After hearing her words, Maitreya's anger quickly dissipated, and she stared at Nohara Rin with an eerie gaze.
"Don't misunderstand, I'm just curious, yes, just curious!"
Nohara Rin emphasized, her face reddening.
"Alright, let's say you're curious. My success back then was because..."
Maitreya revealed the truth.
Even now, she didn't regret her choice and was even proud of it.
It wasn't a matter of deep affection, but rather a mutual benefit, and she also needed an heir, which was why she did what she did.
After speaking, she stood up, took out a package of medicinal herbs from her suitcase, and handed it to Nohara Rin: "These are medicinal herbs. The formula is inside. It's an upgraded version. You can take it back to 'research'!"
She was genuinely curious, and having discerned Nohara Rin's intentions, she decided to act accordingly.
As for why she brought medicinal herbs?
Of course, it was because they were a 'specialty' of the region, and it's customary to bring a gift when visiting.
"...I, I just want to research it!"
Nohara Rin's gaze was drawn to the herbs on the table, convincing herself as she spoke, then she placed her hand on the herbs.
This scene brought a smile of anticipation to Maitreya's lips.
She loved a good show!
She hoped Dong Ping would appreciate the 'gift' she had prepared for him.
(End of Chapter)
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