Naruto: Extreme Bloodline Limit

After it was over, Ōnoki stared at Ronglin, his gaze seemingly wishing it could take several bites out of him.

Ronglin smiled and shrugged, not bothering to say anything. People were like that—when others were embarrassed, they felt smug, but when those people retaliated, they became displeased.

"Let's discuss the meeting after everyone else arrives. I'll go see how Konoha's people are settling in. I'll take my leave, then."

Ōnoki's face darkened, and Ronglin had no desire to be on the receiving end of that glare. He rose and left at once.

Save that dark face of yours for your subordinates. I can't handle it. Besides, would something like this have happened if it weren't for your indulgence?

It was already generous of me to make a joke to your face 693. If it had been someone more devious, they might have sweet-talked your granddaughter into leaving with them outright.

"Hmph!!"

Watching Ronglin leave the Command Center with his people, Ōnoki let out an irritated snort. He was clearly furious. What angered him most was that it would have been one thing if Kurotsuchi, a child, had spoken nonsense, but Uchiha Ronglin had joined in and egged her on. What if it left some impression on the child and made her think such behavior was right? That would be disastrous.

Then his granddaughter really would run off with Uchiha Ronglin!!

Selling his granddaughter? How could he even say such a thing? The dignified Hokage of Konoha, yet he spoke without the slightest restraint.

Not just Ōnoki—quite a few people from Konoha found this strange as well. After all, Ronglin represented all of Konoha. His careless way of speaking gave people the impression that he was frivolous. Yet Ronglin simply did not care what others thought. Over time, everyone could only