The Day Lao Yin Got Played

"I thought it was obviously a happy, perfect ending."

After Uchiha Gin dragged Nonō off to the Small Forest for a full ten-minute lecture, she walked back to the children with her little lips pouted in indignation.

"What kind of happy ending is that?"

Magical Girl Muzan could count as a happy ending in your script?

"Have you been secretly using the Transformation Technique to sneak into the 18x section of bookstores and freeload off the books again?"

With a headache coming on, Uchiha Gin rubbed his throbbing temples, his face full of helplessness.

"I was merely absorbing knowledge that schools don't teach."

With her tiny hands behind her back, Nonō put on the appearance of a well-behaved girl. Her fluffy big eyes blinked at Uchiha Gin as she tried to defuse her impending punishment with an eye attack.

"Bonk!"

Unfortunately, Uchiha Gin did not fall for that cute act.

"Ow! What was that for~?"

After taking a knuckle to the head, Nonō clutched the huge bump on her head and let out a plaintive cry with tears in the corners of her eyes.

Ignoring the teary little girl, who knew whether this little actress was really crying or faking it?

"As punishment, the reward we agreed on beforehand will be cut in half."

Uchiha Gin took out the envelope from earlier, counted out several bills of middling denominations, and handed them over.

"Mm..."

Looking at the money, now half of what had been promised, Nonō pursed her lips.

"Don't think it's too little. Kids like you can't handle too much money."

Looking at the unwilling Nonō, Uchiha Gin lectured her earnestly.

"I'm already a Genin!"

Nonō immediately showed Uchiha Gin the Headband at her waist.

"That doesn't change the fact that you're a child."

Uchiha Gin shook his head