Beihara Kaede: I Never Thought Even the Shinobi World's Number One Could Be Looked Down On!

He spoke with some disdain.

"I never expected even that race to become so timid. Forget it."

As he spoke, he seemed as though he were about to let Kitahara Kaede leave.

That made Kitahara Kaede quite happy.

But Kitahara Kaede's happiness did not last long.

Because the Sage suddenly doubled back.

He looked at Kitahara Kaede with a grin and said,

"I know your clan is declining now. You must feel stifled living like this. I understand the situation."

He put on an expression as though he truly understood Kitahara Kaede.

Then his expression instantly turned serious.

"Now that I know your identity, I have one request!"

Kitahara Kaede: I Never Thought Even the Number One in the Ninja World Could Be Looked Down Upon!

Kitahara Kaede had no idea what about him had caught the Sage's attention.

But the Sage now looked as though he had him completely figured out.

While feeling utterly baffled, Kitahara Kaede was also thinking.

Should I agree first?

Because, judging by the Sage's current demeanor,

if Kitahara Kaede refused,

he would definitely ask him again in another way.

"What request do you have?"

With that thought, Kitahara Kaede spoke directly.

The Sage was slightly stunned.

He looked somewhat surprised.

Kitahara Kaede caught the Sage's expression.

He suddenly began to wonder whether he had answered too rashly.

Thinking back on some of the things the Sage had said earlier,

Kitahara Kaede still decided

that since he was already planning to deceive him, he might as well carry it through to the end.

Then he said,

"Actually, you need a little help from me, and I need a little help from you."

The Sage wore an understanding expression.

"That is only natural. If you wish to grow stronger, you will certainly need to rely on