The Strange Daimyo's Daughter?

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Several days had already passed since the gathering with Kurenai Yuhi and Asuma Sarutobi.

Early this morning, Hyuga Setsuna, dressed in Anbu attire and wearing a rabbit mask, arrived at the Anbu base to wait.

Before long, Kakashi, wearing a dog mask, arrived with an Anbu member wearing a bird mask.

Seeing that Hyuga Setsuna and Kakashi had already arrived,

the bird-masked Anbu member began introducing the details of their mission.

After hearing the detailed description of the mission, both Hyuga Setsuna and Kakashi were stunned.

It turned out that this special mission had been issued because Akishinomiya Yuri, the daughter of the Land of Fire's daimyo, wished to witness the power of ninja. The daimyo had issued this mission to the Hidden Leaf Village to fulfill his daughter's wish.

Moreover, since this special mission was meant to fulfill Lady Akishinomiya Yuri's wish, they naturally had to find ninja around her age.

They could hardly send elderly ninja. Not only were those people needed for important missions, but their ages were also far too different from that lady's.

Therefore, as soon as this mission reached the Hidden Leaf Village, Sarutobi Hiruzen had planned to send Hyuga Setsuna and Kakashi to carry it out.

Both of them had recognized strength and had joined the Anbu. Besides, they were about the same age as Lady Akishinomiya Yuri.

Of course, the most important thing was that Hyuga Setsuna and Kakashi were both good-looking—indeed, even somewhat handsome. As long as they made that lady happy,

the daimyo's future attitude and support toward the Hidden Leaf Village would become much easier to secure.

Besides allowing Lady Akishinomiya Yuri to witness the power of ninja, their mission was also to protect her personal safety.

"That's the mission. Once the two of you reach the royal capital, someone there will receive you."

After explaining the details of the mission, the bird-masked Anbu turned and left.

Hyuga Setsuna frowned faintly beneath his mask.

Although he had previously guessed that it might be a mission involving the protection of the daimyo's child, he had not expected to be sent there as Lady Akishinomiya Yuri's companion and playmate.

This kind of mission was truly boring. He would rather train.

Meanwhile, after hearing about the mission, Kakashi's entire demeanor turned cold. Clearly, he also felt that this mission was a waste of time.

With that time, he would rather ask his father to teach him more about swordsmanship.

Afterward, Hyuga Setsuna and Kakashi stopped wasting time and set off for the royal capital of the Land of Fire.

Elsewhere.

Royal Capital of the Land of Fire.

In the rear courtyard of a grand and luxurious palace, one could pass through a vermilion torii gate and slowly enter an exquisite shrine.

Inside the shrine, a delicate seven- or eight-year-old girl was laboriously removing her complicated and elegant court garments, changing into the outfit she usually liked to wear.

A juban, white robes, red hakama, an obi, and tabi socks.

Finally, she wrapped her glossy black hair in white mulberry paper and slowly tied it with hemp cord.

The girl slowly rose and walked to the mirror. Looking at herself within it, she wore a sweet smile, clearly delighted and satisfied with her current outfit.

If Hyuga Setsuna had appeared here at this moment, he would certainly have recognized what the girl wore as the distinctive shrine maiden attire from Japan in his previous life—and it was even red and white!

After putting on this old-fashioned shrine maiden outfit, the girl looked even more adorable, her lovely features seeming as though they had been painted.

Her features were already exceedingly delicate. Though she was still young, her figure was remarkably good, and her skin was smooth and snow-white.

Just then, the shrine doors opened, and a maid slowly walked in.

Seeing that the young lady, who was usually doted on by the daimyo, had secretly changed into this shrine maiden outfit again, the maid said helplessly,

"Your Highness, why did you secretly change into it again? You only need to give the order for such small matters, and we servants will handle them."

At the same time, the maid hurriedly picked up a clean towel from the nearby table and wiped away the fine sweat left on the girl's forehead from changing clothes.

Looking at the maid wiping her face, the girl smiled gently and said softly,

"It's fine. I can handle such small matters myself. There's no need to trouble you."

Her voice was sweet and soft, utterly captivating.

Seeing that the maid seemed about to object again, the girl hurriedly changed the subject.

"Have the Leaf Village ninja Father arranged arrived yet? I can't wait to see them!"

The maid gently set down the towel. After tidying the girl's slightly messy hair, she said softly,

"Lady Yuri, the Leaf Village ninja should be arriving soon. Please wait patiently a little longer."

After receiving her answer, anticipation lit up Akishinomiya Yuri's eyes. She truly wanted to meet those ninja; she had so many questions she wanted to ask them.

At this time, on the road to the royal capital of the Land of Fire,

Hyuga Setsuna and Kakashi moved forward at high speed.

Kakashi, wearing a dog mask, suddenly spoke, his voice somewhat muffled.

"Setsuna, when we reach the royal capital, how should we show that lady the power of ninja?"

Hearing Kakashi's question, Hyuga Setsuna did not answer it. Instead, he corrected him.

"White Wolf, you should call me Captain Yagokoro now, not Setsuna!"

That was right. Before they had set out on the mission, the bird-masked Anbu had announced that Hyuga Setsuna would serve as the team captain for this mission.

Kakashi, who was moving alongside him, rolled his eyes beneath his mask after hearing that. His expression was utterly helpless, and he could only repeat himself.

"Captain Yagokoro, when we reach the royal capital, how should we show that lady the power of ninja?"

After hearing Kakashi finally correct the way he addressed him, Hyuga Setsuna spoke.

"Hmm, as for how to demonstrate it, that depends on what that lady wants us to do."

"We can only do our best."

As soon as he finished speaking, a prosperous city appeared at the edge of the distant forest.

Looking at the city not far away, Hyuga Setsuna said softly,

"We're finally almost there. White Wolf, let's move faster. Reaching the royal capital sooner will make it easier for us to carry out the mission!"

With that, Hyuga Setsuna increased his speed again and headed toward the royal capital.

Kakashi had been about to continue questioning him, but after glancing at the royal capital in the distance, he could only follow.

First update!

I'm a little stuck on this part of the plot. I sat blankly in front of the computer for two hours this morning and didn't write a single word. It's truly painful. Damn it! o(一︿一+)o