Kazahana Koyuki's Gift

On this day, the people of the Land of Snow all wore smiles. The Land of Snow had welcomed a new ruler once more. At the square outside Daimyo Mansion, accompanied by the music of the ceremonial guard, Kazahana Koyuki stood atop the high platform of Daimyo Mansion.

No longer dressed as she had been for filming, Kazahana Koyuki wore only light makeup now. Her calm, serene, pretty face made her seem more mature.

Masayo, Rock Lee, Might Guy, Neji Hyuga, and Tenten had gathered together in a corner. Masayo looked at Guy, Neji Hyuga, and Rock Lee with a scrutinizing, questioning gaze.

"You three, what benefits did Kazahana Koyuki give you that made you sell me out? And where have you all been lately? Why couldn't I find you anywhere?"

Guy, Rock Lee, and Neji Hyuga averted their eyes guiltily. Tenten stood beside Masayo as well, looking helpless.

"Sigh, Senior Masayo, don't be angry yet. Let's hear what Teacher Guy and the others have to say first!"

Rock Lee poked his fingers together, looking guilty as he said, "Because Princess Koyuki gave us the Land of Snow Youth Fitness Album, Teacher Guy and I pulled Neji in too. Sorry!"

Hearing that, Masayo gave Neji Hyuga a very strange look, frightening him into hurriedly defending himself. "Senior Masayo, this has nothing to do with me. I had no choice either!"

Tenten asked curiously, "Senior Masayo, why didn't you accept Princess Koyuki that day?"

Guy and the other two also looked curious. Kazahana Koyuki was the ruler of a country and a famous superstar throughout the Ninja World. Her looks spoke for themselves. Not to mention Masayo was single; logically speaking, he should not have been able to refuse in that situation.

Masayo spread his hands and answered, "I'm a normal man, but I'm not some guy who can't keep his pants on. I know my own limits. Call me hypocritical if you want, call me a eunuch if you want, but I still know who I am."

Masayo had not become full of himself just because he was a transmigrator. He might have the talent to be a ninja, but that did not mean he was strong right now. His strength was insufficient, and he had no system, no cheats like special eyes or a Sage Body. Even if he did, he would not float around arrogantly, acting as though nothing mattered.

Strength. If Masayo had possessed the strength of the Third Hokage or the Fourth Hokage, would he have let Kazahana Koyuki go that day? Did they think he had learned part of the Akimichi Clan's Multi-Size Jutsu for nothing? He was a normal man too.

It was just that Kazahana Koyuki was extremely troublesome, and her personality was very forceful, like Kushina or Tsunade. Getting too entangled with her would not benefit him much at this stage. He did not want his second half of life to be controlled by her, suffering miserably while still thinking it was great. Still, it was not as if nothing had happened. Aside from the final step, as for everything else? Ahem...

Without strength, one had no say and could not decide one's own fate. Naruto and the others would be graduating soon as well, and everything was about to begin. Fortunately, he had already grasped a little of Yin–Yang Release cultivation. Once he mastered Yin–Yang Release, he would have the ability to take a chance even in the turbulent future Fourth Shinobi World War.

After Masayo chatted with Team 3 for a while longer, Kazahana Koyuki, dressed in her daimyo robes, completely shed the dignified image of a ruler she had just displayed. She leaped onto Masayo's back and hung from him, asking with a grin, "Masayo, did you think I looked beautiful just now?"

Seeing the looks from Guy and the rest of Team 3, Masayo put on an expression of giving up resistance and answered, "Not bad. Just too many clothes."

"You big pervert!"

Kazahana Koyuki angrily tugged on Masayo's ear, though she did not use much force.

"Get down already. Besides your people, there are also a whole bunch of paparazzi digging for news out here."

"What's there to fear? Our relationship is already known by everyone anyway!"

"What do you mean, Koyuki?"

"You'll know once you return to Konoha!"

After the knot in Kazahana Koyuki's heart had been untied, she smiled more than before. Or rather, she had returned to her true nature—and had become a little devious too.

"What a mystery."

Masayo rolled his eyes speechlessly and pulled Kazahana Koyuki off his back.

Tenten suddenly spoke up. "What a shame. You're retiring at the height of your acting career."

Kazahana Koyuki raised her head, glanced at Masayo with her azure-blue eyes, and smiled. "It can't be helped. Once I become the ruler of the Land of Snow, I'll be very busy. But as for acting? Hehe... I really did receive a script invitation. Do you want to take a look?"

Kazahana Koyuki covered her mouth and giggled as she handed the script in her hand to Tenten.

"I-Icha Icha Paradise!"

Masayo, Guy, Neji Hyuga, Tenten, and Rock Lee all widened their eyes in disbelief.

After Masayo took the script from Tenten's hand, he forcefully tossed it into the air and formed hand seals.

Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique!

Pfft...

As flames burst from Masayo's mouth, the script was reduced directly to ashes.

"Oops, my hand slipped. Sorry!"

Masayo gritted his teeth and glared at the utterly unrefined Kazahana Koyuki.

"Don't be mad, Masayo. I have a gift for you, you know!"

Kazahana Koyuki's coquettish manner made Guy, Rock Lee, and Neji Hyuga shudder, their hearts suddenly pounding faster.

If she had been an ordinary girl, the three grown men would not have cared. But Kazahana Koyuki was not only the ruler of the Land of Snow; she was also Yukie Fujikaze, the most popular actress. With that status and position, combined with her beauty, her impact was anything but ordinary.

"What gift?"

"Hehe... kiss me, and I'll tell you!"

Kazahana Koyuki pointed at her lightly made-up cheek, making Masayo roll his eyes speechlessly.

"This is outside Daimyo Mansion. There are people everywhere. Forget it if you won't tell me!"

Hearing Masayo's words, Kazahana Koyuki spoke as though she had him completely figured out. "Is that so? But it's the greatest scientific achievement the Land of Snow ever possessed. No famous sword in existence can compare to it. Are you really not tempted?"

"Any famous sword?"

Masayo suddenly turned around, looked at Kazahana Koyuki, and asked in disbelief, "Including the legendary Kusanagi Sword?"

"That's right. Any famous sword!"

Kazahana Koyuki looked utterly confident, leaving Masayo somewhat skeptical. He knew how powerful the Land of Snow's advanced technology was. Even the Land of Snow's current technology surpassed what he had seen from the little bit of Boruto he remembered.

"I hope you're telling the truth!"

Just as Masayo was about to lean in, Kazahana Koyuki's lips collided with his as if she had planned it all along.

"Whoa..."

Tenten, Guy, Rock Lee, and the others widened their eyes, while the paparazzi hidden nearby kept pressing their shutters and taking photos. This was simply huge news!

After a long while, their lips parted. Masayo understood now: Kazahana Koyuki had done it on purpose, and she had even deliberately invited reporters from news agencies. Kazahana Koyuki's possessiveness was strong; if he was not strong enough, he would not be able to handle her.

Tenten widened her eyes and complained, "You're practically making fans go wild! Didn't you say nothing happened? Who would believe that after seeing this?"