Falling Star

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After being thoroughly shocked, Natsuhi paid her respects again, her attitude becoming even more respectful.

The Third Hoshikage said, "When we commissioned Konoha this time, we only meant to try our luck. I never expected the Third Hokage to send the renowned Uchiha Houka. I am truly overwhelmed by the honor."

Houka hurriedly waved his hands. "Please, don't say that."

You're already so old—how could I dare let you get 'fertilized'?

Sinful, sinful.

Houka then got to the point, asking knowingly, "May I ask what exactly Lord Hoshikage wishes to seal?"

"A star." The Third Hoshikage sighed. "An ominous star."

Houka's face darkened. That was as good as saying nothing.

Seeing Houka's expression, Natsuhi gave a bitter smile and said, "Lord Houka, this star fell from the heavens several hundred years ago and brought many calamities to our village. That is why Lord Hoshikage wishes to seal it."

That explanation barely scratched the surface.

Houka crossed his arms. Natsuhi's explanation had completely skirted around the important details. All the key information had been carefully avoided. He was not pleased.

"Lord Hoshikage, since this meteorite is an ominous object, how about letting me take it back to Konoha?" Houka pressed directly.

"No!" Natsuhi refused without hesitation.

"Why not? Isn't it a star of calamity? You invited me here because you wanted it sealed, didn't you?" Houka demanded. "Lord Hoshikage, Natsuhi, I'm now seriously doubting what you told me earlier."

The Third Hoshikage lowered his head slightly. The Hoshikage hat cast his face in shadow, making his expression impossible to see.

Meanwhile, Natsuhi said gravely, "Lord Houka, the star belongs to Hoshigakure. We have decided to seal it, but we will never allow anyone else to take it!"

Houka smiled. "Why?"

"Th-this..." Natsuhi