Chapter 068: You’re a Green Tea, I’m a Straightforward Man

Chapter 068: You're a Green Tea, I'm a Straightforward Man

Murien said that Hyuga Miyu missed Senju Wakama but did not want him to risk his life. She believed in Senju Wakama's words that the Hyuga and Senju clans would eventually reconcile in the future. She would hold on until that day came.

If it were the old Senju Wakama, he would have been deeply moved and couldn't help but rush to save the "poor little thing."

But now...

The way Hyuga Miyu expressed herself made Senju Wakama feel like there was a hint of "green tea" in her words.

She conveyed her suffering and the pain of being in a dire situation.

At the same time, she expressed her trust in Senju Wakama and her fearless determination.

She showcased her independence and strength.

Wow, Senju Wakama couldn't help but imagine a scenario where he rushed to save Hyuga Miyu, only for her to cry tears of gratitude while hesitatingly saying she couldn't leave.

Without even thinking deeply, Senju Wakama knew that such a delay would lead to him being caught by Hyuga Toshihiro and forced to marry Hyuga Miyu.

This way, Hyuga Miyu's wish of neither leaving the Hyuga clan nor being separated from Senju Wakama would be fulfilled.

In the end, the outcome would definitely be something Senju Wakama didn't want.

Becoming a live-in son-in-law?

How could he still flirt with other girls then?

Besides, he didn't particularly like Hyuga Miyu. That girl was too scheming and troublesome.

Senju Wakama believed he could take on Hyuga Shiro one-on-one, but taking on the entire Hyuga clan was beyond him.

Since he couldn't handle a beating from the entire Hyuga clan and didn't want to become their live-in son-in-law, he had to be rational.

However, since Hyuga Miyu had already asked the little mouse Murien to deliver her message, Senju Wakama couldn't just ignore it completely.

"Fishing" required some bait, right?

So, Senju Wakama went straight to Tsukuyo's courtyard and asked for some of the snacks she always kept on hand.

Senju Wakama packed a small bag of "rock sugar" and a small bag of "cookies" for Hyuga Miyu. Using a small bag of cookies as a reward for her efforts, he asked the little mouse Murien to deliver the "package" to Hyuga Miyu.

Senju Wakama also wrote a sincere letter.

In the letter, he expressed how much he missed Hyuga Miyu and worried that her pent-up emotions might lead to breast-related health issues. He sent her some snacks, hoping she wouldn't go hungry in her current situation and would take good care of herself.

After double-checking to ensure there were no issues, Senju Wakama handed the items to Murien.

The plump mouse Murien sneakily observed the courtyard for a while before quietly leaving with the small cloth bag on her back.

As for Hyuga Miyu's personal matters, Senju Wakama decided to leave them to her.

He was well aware that his letter was straightforward, as if he hadn't understood the subtle hints in Hyuga Miyu's message.

Since Hyuga Miyu hadn't explicitly asked him to save her, he decided to play dumb.

No need to go out of his way only to end up unappreciated.

After this incident,

Early the next morning, Murien brought Senju Wakama a reply from Hyuga Miyu.

As expected, even if Hyuga Miyu was feeling frustrated, she would never show it.

Senju Wakama had already figured out the pattern of her letters.

First, express her longing;

Second, describe her suffering;

Third, emphasize that she could still endure and not to worry too much.

Hmm, since she said not to worry, Senju Wakama decided not to worry.

In the following days, the Senju clan took on fewer life-threatening missions. Only a few indispensable clients, who were crucial for maintaining connections and interests, were given some face.

Other commissions with too little pay were rejected by Senju Butsuma, the clan leader.

Even though they didn't take on those small, scattered missions, the Senju clan grew increasingly wealthy thanks to Tsukuyo's behind-the-scenes planning.

Senju Wakama observed all of this.

As for Black Zetsu, it mostly stayed attached to him, though it occasionally ventured out alone.

Senju Wakama never asked what Black Zetsu was up to.

Since Tsukuyo had become increasingly formidable, with the surrounding trees acting as her eyes, Senju Wakama believed Black Zetsu wouldn't leave his side unless absolutely necessary.

Only under Senju Wakama's protection could Black Zetsu remain safe.

Of course, after nearly two years of companionship,

Senju Wakama had gradually learned some truths about the world from Black Zetsu.

Perhaps they were truths, or perhaps Black Zetsu was lying.

But it didn't matter.

He was grateful for Tsukuyo and Black Zetsu's care and protection.

Senju Wakama had a clear perspective. He was living for himself now, not knowing when he might die or what challenges he would face in the future.

What Senju Wakama needed to do was cherish the time he could control and do what he wanted.

He absolutely wouldn't get involved in the messy affairs of Hyuga Miyu's family.

There were plenty of girls out there why would Senju Wakama choose one who would only bring him trouble?

Take Uchiha Yuki, for example, from another clan. She was quite good.

And the Uchiha clan was the Senju clan's sworn enemy.

At least for now, Uchiha Yuki seemed rational. Though she clearly had feelings for him, she remained level-headed and wouldn't let her personal matters affect Senju Wakama.

In the golden autumn season,

The Senju clan welcomed their second year of bountiful harvests.

The clan's territory expanded once again.

Using the surrounding mountains and land, Tsukuyo employed various wood-style techniques to create unique structures.

After experimenting with a self-sustaining biogas system, Tsukuyo established a hot spring resort within the Senju clan's territory.

Those nobles who had "leased" health from the Senju clan over the past year were granted the opportunity to enter the clan's grounds for recuperation, provided they had spent enough.

Tsukuyo didn't just create luxurious artificial hot spring pools.

She also built quaint lodgings for these hot springs, naming the independent buildings "Hot Spring Villas" and assigning them numbers.

These villas had different architectural styles.

With varying styles came varying prices.

The services offered were not only luxurious but also diverse.

Visitors to the Senju clan could also enjoy crops, fruits, and vegetables "life-enhanced" by the clan.

Tsukuyo taught the ordinary people under the Senju clan how to graft fruit trees, producing fruits with excellent taste and appearance.

These unique, delicious fruits, exclusive to the Senju clan, were rare and thus highly priced.

Despite this, the Senju clan remained quite low-key.

Tsukuyo often held clan meetings, emphasizing that the resources of the ninja world were limited.

The nobility controlled over 90% of the power and wealth.

If the Senju clan made money, others in the world would inevitably lose wealth it was a balance.

And the wealth the nobles lost to the Senju clan would be extracted from others through exploitation.

To indulge in the extravagant food, lodging, and top-tier health "leasing" offered by the Senju clan, the nobles would inevitably suppress other ninja clans, reduce commissions, and impose heavy taxes on their people.

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