Chapter 033: Stealing Her Again

Chapter 033: Stealing Her Again

Hashirama becoming friends with that Uchiha boy was their own decision, not something Tsukuyo forced.

All Tsukuyo did was create a situation where the outcome she desired was more likely to occur.

Nothing she did could prove a direct causal relationship between her actions and the events that followed.

Suddenly, a profound realization struck Senju Wakama.

A thought flashed through his mind: Had his own actions been manipulated by his sister, Tsukuyo?

Senju Wakama narrowed his eyes slightly. He knew Tsukuyo had always been good to him.

He looked up at the vast blue sky and silently thought, I'm sorry, Tsukuyo... 

He wanted to be a good older brother, but he also wanted to be himself.

He was still Tsukuyo is third brother, but he was also his own person Senju Wakama.

Senju Wakama suddenly smiled. "Brother Zetsu, because of Tsukuyo is actions, Miyu has become infatuated with me. But I feel like she's not infatuated with the real me, but rather the version of me that Tsukuyo has crafted. It doesn't feel right."

Zetsu, hidden in his sleeve, didn't quite understand but responded accordingly, "Do you feel resentful, Wakama? Even if it's the version of you shaped by Tsukuyo, it's still you. Everything you've learned from her has already become a part of you."

"That's true," Senju Wakama said, his face showing an ambiguous smile. "It's all... become a part of me now..."

Zetsu felt that Senju Wakama was pondering something beyond his comprehension.

But Zetsu didn't care. For someone of Senju Wakama's age, achieving what he had was no small feat. As long as it wasn't directed at him, Zetsu wouldn't interfere.

Senju Wakama looked toward the cliff where Tsukuyo was now providing Hashirama and the Uchiha boy with her signature "one-stop correction service" in her usual "invincible" manner. A gentle, almost Tsukuyo-like smile appeared on his face.

Not long after, Senju Wakama stealthily returned to Tsukuyo is side.

In the distance, Hashirama and the boy named Madara were holding scripts Tsukuyo had given them, practicing their lines.

It had to be said, while Hashirama usually seemed foolish, when he put his mind to something, he learned quickly. In no time, he was delivering his lines with impressive flair, even though he was just talking to the air.

Meanwhile, Senju Wakama turned to Tsukuyo.

"...So you're saying you want to approach Hyuga Miyu in your own way?"

Tsukuyo pondered for a moment. "Using sincerity to lure her in? As long as you can guarantee your own safety, I'll support whatever you choose to do, Brother."

As she spoke, Tsukuyo pulled a small pouch from her pocket and handed it to Senju Wakama. "These candies don't spoil easily. You know what to do use them as a small gift for her."

Senju Wakama smiled as he took the pouch. "Thank you, Tsukuyo. Don't worry, even if I can't win a fight, I can definitely escape." Even if I can't escape, there's always Brother Zetsu, he thought.

Tsukuyo nodded and waved at him. "I've already informed the animals in the forest. If you run into trouble, they'll help you."

"Alright. I'll be back before dinner."

...

After leaving his sister and brother, Senju Wakama followed the guidance of the birds under Tsukuyo is command and found Hyuga Miyu in the vast forest, about ten miles from the cliff.

After parting ways with Senju Wakama, Hyuga Miyu had returned to her father's side.

It had taken some time to explain the situation, so they hadn't gone far yet.

Then, Senju Wakama stealthily approached once more...

This time, to ensure nothing went wrong, Senju Wakama asked Zetsu to take control of his body and use the "Stealth Technique" and "Dexterity Technique."

There was no need to display his strength to the Hyuga clan anymore.

Senju Wakama just wanted to have a few "heart-to-heart" words with Hyuga Miyu.

...

As the sun set, the Naka River forest gradually faded into the dim twilight.

After parting ways with Senju Wakama, Hyuga Miyu had returned to her father's side.

She had been utterly shaken by Tsukuyo is beauty and returned in a daze, unsure of how she even made it back.

Seeing her like this, the Hyuga clan members felt a heavy weight in their hearts.

From Hyuga Miyu's demeanor, they assumed the meeting with Senju Wakama had ended badly.

Hyuga Miyu knew that without a reasonable explanation, her clan wouldn't let the matter rest. So she explained that Senju Wakama had ensured her safety and escorted her back, but due to Hyuga Byakuren's initial hostility, Senju Wakama hadn't dared to show himself.

The explanation was plausible.

It also successfully redirected the adults' reproachful gazes toward the "scapegoat," Hyuga Byakuren.

Hyuga Byakuren, knowing he was at fault, didn't dare to say much.

With the situation as it was, Hyuga Toshihiro decided to return to the clan's territory first and arrange another meeting with Senju Wakama later.

The Hyuga clan began their journey back.

As the sky darkened, the path ahead became pitch black, and the atmosphere grew eerily silent, as if the entire forest had fallen asleep.

The soundless forest felt unnerving.

Hyuga Toshihiro, leading the group, felt something was off. He warned his clansmen to stay alert but didn't stop moving forward.

The stone statues lining the path were broken and covered in moss, their surfaces tangled with cobwebs.

In such an environment, the scenery ahead seemed to flicker like a ghostly illusion.

The surreal night forest exuded a terror that felt otherworldly.

Swish swish swish

Suddenly, a strange mountain breeze swept through, and the sound of rustling leaves filled the air.

Hyuga Toshihiro abruptly halted, furrowing his brows. This feeling is... 

At first, the wind was faint, like the chirping of insects, but it gradually grew louder, resembling the howling of ghosts and wolves.

This wasn't normal night wind.

Someone was clearly playing tricks, sending chills down their spines.

Whoosh

The wind in the forest intensified, and the surroundings changed again. Fallen leaves were swept up, swirling around the Hyuga clan members.

Hyuga Toshihiro suddenly realized something and looked toward where Hyuga Miyu had been standing.

She was gone!

His daughter was gone again!

That brat had come back and stolen his daughter once more!

Hyuga Toshihiro's face darkened.

He never expected that, in such a short time, his precious daughter would be stolen twice without him noticing!

Was that prospective son-in-law out of his mind?

If he was too cowardly to show himself after a single encounter with Hyuga Byakuren, why did he dare to steal Hyuga Miyu right under their noses?

Was he looking down on the Hyuga clan?!

Hyuga Toshihiro was furious, but he restrained his temper and ordered the group to halt and wait.

Meanwhile, Senju Wakama had once again carried Hyuga Miyu to a thicket several miles away from the Hyuga clan's group.

Having been stolen a second time, Hyuga Miyu was much calmer. She looked at Senju Wakama with confusion.

Then she heard him say with utmost seriousness, "You said you liked me, right?"

Hyuga Miyu's face flushed, and she nodded.

Senju Wakama's expression remained unchanged as he continued earnestly, "The person you like... poops."

Hyuga Miyu: "???"

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