Chapter 314
Hinata, wearing a head protector with the symbol of Konoha, walked through the streets of the city, and Yeruashi followed her.
Soon, they arrived at the location of the 'Princess Fuun's Adventures'film crew.
Coming closer to the carriage, Hinata involuntarily slowed down and timidly looked at Yeruashi: "Teacher...»
It seemed very wrong to Hinata that Yeruashi was walking behind her.
In addition, Yeruashi had previously said that this was solely her mission, and he would just follow her and not interfere unless something unexpected happened.
This means that she is the one who should take the mission and negotiate with the client, and then independently make an escort plan and be responsible for everything that may happen along the way.
"No need to be so nervous.»
Yeruashi smiled, " Go say hello to the client, you are already a graduate of the academy and a qualified shinobi.»
"Stop standing there like fools, go faster!»
The second sentence had nothing to do with Yeruashi, it was said by a fox about twenty or thirty centimeters long, lying on his shoulder.
The fox's tails were very fluffy and caused a strong desire to stroke them.
Of course...
It was Kurama.
He had already become a super-skilled otaku fox and was very fond of the Princess Fuun film series. Due to the regular viewing of films, Kurama certainly felt a genuine interest in the process of filming. No decent movies or games have been released recently, so after learning about Hinata's mission, Kurama also decided to go for a walk.
"Ah...Lord Kurama...»
Hearing Kurama's impatient cry as he lay on Yeruashi's shoulder, Hinata gave him a timid look and headed for the carriage.
Yeruashi remained nearby, and Hinata quickly approached the carriage, but at that moment, a loud shout suddenly came from the crew.
"I will never return to the Snow Region!!!»
Yukie Fujikaze, the famous actress of the Land of Fire, or rather Koyuki Kazahana, the Princess of the Land of Snow, shouted loudly at the person opposite.
To date, the world of Shinobi has been completely unified, including the Land of Snow and the Land of Fire, becoming the Region of Snow.
With a determined cry, Koyuki Kazahana ran away from the carriage.
"Miss Yukie!!!»
Sandayu Asama reached out, trying to grab Koyuki Kazahana, but she deftly slipped away and quickly ran away.
Hinata froze, watching this scene. For a while, she just didn't know what to do, silently watching Koyuki run past her.
Nearby.
"Ah...it's Princess Fuun.»
At the sight of Koyuki running, the nine furry tails of Kurama, who was lying on Yeruashi's shoulder, began to tremble, betraying excitement.
Kurama's excited voice caught Koyuki's attention, and she looked at Yeruashi and exclaimed in surprise: "A fox?»
A talking fox?!
Kurama's red hair immediately stood on end, and he looked at Koyuki in annoyance and exclaimed, " Hey! What kind of fox?! You, woman! My name is Kurama!!!»
With the exception of Yeruashi, who always calls him a fox, Kurama will not tolerate such treatment from other people. Usually, this is enough to instantly infuriate Kurama, because in the fox's opinion, it clearly challenges his status and dignity.
Koyuki involuntarily slowed her steps, looking at the disheveled and angry fox.
Sandayu Asama took advantage of this delay to grab her shoulder.
"Let go!»
Koyuki turned around and exclaimed in exasperation, " No matter how hard you try, there's no way I'm going back there...to this country, no way."..»
In the past, she was the daughter of a Daimyo and the sole heir of the Snow Country, but about ten years ago, her uncle, Doto Kazahana, killed her father and seized power in the Snow Country, and she was expelled from the country by her father at the last moment, after which she became completely indifferent to the Snow Country.
About a year ago, the Land of Snow bowed its head to the rapidly expanding Land of Fire, by then it was the last independent country of the Shinobi world, and with its accession, the world was finally unified, while Doto Kazahana became the Daimyo of the Snow Region and continued to be responsible for its administration under the supervision of officials sent by the Land of Fire.
Koyuki didn't pay too much attention to this news.
Snow Country or Snow Region?
She doesn't care...
She didn't even think about revenge.
Koyuki didn't think about overthrowing Doto and becoming the ruler of the Snow Region at all.
"Miss Yuki, no Princess Koyuki...I ask you to return to the Snow Region! The Land of Fire will certainly support you in this matter.»
Sandayu Asama looked at Koyuki and said decisively.
In the past, he was a loyal assistant to Sousetsu Kazahana and understood the current situation well. Sandayu knew that although the Country of Fire had not stripped the Kazakhan family of its status for the sake of the stability of the Snow Region, they definitely controlled the Doto.
Under such circumstances, once Koyuki returns to the Snow Region as a Princess, the Land of Fire will definitely side with her and put the Snow Region Daimyo in place of Doto, because compared to Doto, Koyuki is the rightful successor of the previous Daimyo, and just as importantly, she has virtually no power or influence in the Snow Region.
After all.
The Snow Region will be much more stable under the leadership of a controlled and legitimate Daimyo than under the leadership of an uncontrolled person who previously seized power by force.
Although Koyuki would not gain much influence and power in this case, she would still be able to control the Snow Region to a certain extent by taking over the Daimyo position.
"None of this makes any sense...»
Koyuki clenched her fists and jerked violently, trying to break away from Sandayu's grip.
As she did so, she lost her balance, tripped, and fell to the side.
As a result, Koyuki ran into Yeruashi.
Kurama: «...»
Looking at Koyuki's behavior, Kurama suddenly lost interest in the actress playing the role of Princess Fuun.
He felt a strong desire to return to his favorite clearing and continue playing.
«...»
Koyuki, who had bumped into Yeruashi, grabbed his outstretched hand, preparing to get up and run again.
Previously, Koyuki's entire attention was focused on Kurama and she didn't care about Yeruashi at all, but at this moment, when she looked up, she saw Yeruashi's eyes looking down at her.
Her eyes were sky-blue, like a jewel.
Silver-white hair.
A beautiful and refined face that seemed to have no makeup at all, yet it completely surpassed the beauty of any actor she had met so far.
Koyuki froze in place, startled.
"Ah...excuse me...»
Then she came to her senses, apologized to Yeruashi in confusion, and quickly ran away.
As she ran away, Koyuki involuntarily looked back, once again looking at Yeruashi and the red nine-tailed fox lying on his shoulder.