After arriving at Forest Street, Akaseki couldn't help shivering—there were even more people out to "gawk" at him this time. And... he couldn't shake the feeling that Ranwu's elders, these "former members of the Senju Clan," were looking at him strangely!
"Hello, Uncle Canglan. Hello, Uncle Songluan... hello, uncles and aunties... this is embarrassing. I didn't even bring anything..." Akaseki looked at everyone sheepishly.
Ranwu rolled her eyes. "Act normal."
"Oh." Akaseki immediately did.
It wasn't that Ranwu's words had worked, but rather...
Akaseki realized that since these elders from the "former Senju Clan" were still giving him a chance to form a contract with Rashomon, surely... their actions spoke louder than their grumbling?
Their gazes looked a little fierce, especially those of Ranwu's third uncle, Canglan, and fourth uncle, Songluan... but they were actually looks of appreciation, right? Once Akaseki realized this, he immediately relaxed. He strode in with his head high and chest out, smiling and nodding at each of Ranwu's relatives as he passed.
Honestly, these "former members of the Senju Clan"—why were they all such tsunderes?
Crunch.
Akaseki gave the uncle beside him a puzzled look and asked curiously, "Uncle Lanjun, what are you eating?"
Akaseki recognized him as the man who had offered to invite him over for a bath last time... whatever he was chewing now was making an awfully loud noise. At Akaseki's question, Lanjun bared his teeth in a grin. Apparently unable to speak, he simply leered at Akaseki, looking rather creepy... "Akashi Uchiha, are you ready to undergo Rashomon's trial?" Canglan stepped forward and asked. "Huh?" Akaseki froze at his words. Right here at the street entrance? What's the rush? Aren't you going to invite me in for a seat?
The Senju Clan really was...
So enthusiastic!
*They weren't wasting a