radicalducati Chapter 221: Let it end there.
Chapter 221: Let it end there.
Chapter 221 Stopping at the Point
People primarily observe the world through sight.
Therefore, people with outstanding appearances are often more likely to gain the favor of others.
What's more, Bai Yunqingye's face was full of concern as he held an umbrella for her.
No matter how cold Xiao Nan appears, it's hard for her to feel any ill will towards the boy in front of her.
However, given her current personality, it would be difficult for her to smile at strangers, and she wouldn't show much kindness.
So she simply observed the white clouds and green leaves quietly.
At this moment, Shirokumo Aoba also had the opportunity to observe Konan up close.
The other person looked very young, with light blue-purple hair that swayed gently in the damp breeze.
The hairstyle is a bun, with a paper flower on the right side.
She had light purple eyeshadow on her face and a lip piercing at the bottom of her lips, which was quite unconventional.
She wasn't wearing Akatsuki clothes, but a pure black trench coat that covered her entire body, leaving only her beautiful yet indifferent face visible.
He exuded an aura that kept strangers at bay.
Konan came to Konoha fully prepared, not to mention that the other party also held a high position in Konoha.
It was only a brief observation.
She had already recognized the other person's identity—
Shirokumo Aoba, a disciple of the Fifth Hokage, Tsunade.
To be honest, she could also call him her junior brother.
Because she was Jiraiya's disciple, and Jiraiya and Tsunade were from the same school.
Xiao Nan didn't say anything, but took a step back, trying to step out of the area covered by the other person's umbrella.
However, she took a step back, but Baiyun Qingye in front of her took a step forward.
The black umbrella was still above her head, and raindrops pattered against it, a strange feeling that made her feel somewhat uncomfortable.
She pursed her lips, not understanding the other person's purpose.
"What do you want to do?"
"Getting caught in the rain is bad for your health."
Baiyun Qingye repeated what she had just said.
Konan suddenly remembered the Ninja Academy's evaluation of this Hokage disciple.
Helpful...
She felt that only a place like Konoha could cultivate such ninjas.
If it were in Amegakure, I would only be thinking about what to eat next.
Because all the kind people are dead.
Just like the Akatsuki organization in the past.
“It rains every day in my country, I’m used to it.”
After saying that, Xiao Nan ignored the other person and turned to leave.
Bai Yunqingye followed, still holding the umbrella for her.
"Is something you're used to always right?"
"what?"
Xiao Nan subconsciously asked a question in return.
Even if you get used to it, it will still feel uncomfortable. What you should do for things that make you uncomfortable is to change them, not to get used to them.
Baiyun Qingye gave the other person a sip of chicken soup.
Xiao Nan paused for a moment upon hearing this, "Some things are simply unchangeable..."
Just like the rain in the Land of Rain.
"But if it's raining, just an umbrella can make you much more comfortable."
Baiyun Qingye handed the umbrella she was holding to the other person.
Xiao Nan fell silent, but did not take the umbrella offered by the other party.
"If you don't like it, you can secretly throw the umbrella away after I leave and you can't see it anymore."
Bai Yunqingye continued.
"Ah~"
Xiao Nan sighed softly and took the umbrella from the other person's hand.
Otherwise, she felt that the other person might keep bothering her.
"But you don't have an umbrella..."
Before she could finish speaking, Bai Yun Qingye took out another umbrella.
Xiao Nan was speechless.
"My name is Baiyun Qingye, and I don't know your name yet, sister."
After opening the umbrella, Baiyun Qingye introduced herself.
"Xiao Nan".
Xiao Nan answered with a cool and aloof expression.
The self-introduction of two people who know each other's backgrounds is quite comical.
"Sister Xiaonan, I have something to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."
After saying that, Bai Yunqingye stopped there and left with her umbrella.
Xiao Nan stared at Bai Yun Qingye's retreating figure, momentarily stunned.
He... just left like that?
She had initially thought the other party might be there to obtain information about her.
In the end, was it really just because he saw her getting wet in the rain that he gave her an umbrella?
Xiao Nan looked at the umbrella in her hand with complicated emotions; the handle seemed to still retain the warmth of the other person.
A kind... ninja?
too naive.
Xiao Nan suddenly found it somewhat ridiculous.
When the Sand Village's operation begins and Konoha becomes a battlefield, will he still be able to maintain this kindness?
Will he feel resentful about the umbrella he gave her today?
As she thought about it, Xiao Nan tightened her grip on the umbrella handle.
Then, holding an umbrella, he disappeared into the rain.
……
Inside the Hokage Building.
Tsunade, who witnessed the entire event from the crystal ball, was already gritting her teeth.
"That brat! Is he really that easy to mess with?! Aren't all the kids in the house enough for him to cause trouble?!"
The telescope technique was left behind by Hiruzen Sarutobi, and Tsunade also learned it. After all, it is indeed a very useful ability for the Hokage.
Although she doesn't usually use it, this time she encountered a special situation.
As for Konan's chakra characteristics, she naturally learned about them when she came to submit her Chunin Exam registration form.
According to the information sent back by Itachi Uchiha, Konan is also a member of the Akatsuki organization.
She had no idea what methods the other party would use to enter Konoha, but she didn't expect them to come directly through Amegakure.
So now she stares at him every now and then.
Unexpectedly, she witnessed Bai Yun Qingye taking the initiative to talk to the other party.
This guy is here to attack her, his teacher, and this brat has actually taken a liking to him.
She was so angry that she almost smashed the crystal ball on the spot.
"Lady Tsunade, Aoba might just be trying to gather information about the other party..."
Shizune, who was standing to the side, couldn't help but speak up to defend Shirokumo Aoya.
"Gathering information? Do you think this kid's words just now sounded like he was trying to extract information?"
Tsunade's sharp gaze fell upon Shizune.
"Maybe...maybe he saw her getting soaked in the rain and was worried she wasn't feeling well. After all, that's just Aoba's personality..."
"Ah!"
Tsunade was so angry she laughed. She looked at Shizune as if she were looking at a pile of mud.
"Mute, you've disappointed me so much."
"what?"
Shizune didn't know why the topic suddenly turned to her.
"You like that brat, don't you?"
Tsunade directly saw through Shizune's thoughts.
Upon hearing this, Shizune was stunned for a moment, then her entire face turned red.
Although it's true, how could I possibly admit it in front of others?
"Tsunade-sama... what are you saying? I... I... how could I possibly like Aoba... I'm more than ten years older than Aoba, I only see him as a younger brother..."
Hearing the other person's stammering reply, Tsunade couldn't help but roll her eyes.
He was only a little over ten years older than her, but her teacher was decades older than him, and she didn't even spare that kid.