"Hm? You're not afraid of me?"
"Of course not. I would have done the same thing."
"Why?"
"The reason is simple. If I saved all of them, but saw only resentment in his eyes instead of gratitude, why would I let someone who hated me live?"
Princess Haruna, disguised as a pauper, spoke as though it were only natural.
She was a self-centered, extremely selfish person to begin with, so it was perfectly normal for her to think that way.
Shinji gave this person of indeterminate gender a strange look.
"Well said. Don't say it again. Besides, I don't particularly like dealing with people whose identities are unclear, especially when I can't even tell whether they're men or women."
She was suddenly at a loss for words, but when she saw Shinji about to leave, she hurriedly said, "Actually, I'm the princess of the Land of Vegetables. I have my reasons for concealing my identity. If you could escort me home, I would be sure to reward you to your satisfaction."
"You're the princess of the Land of Vegetables?"
Shinji was somewhat surprised. What was this supposed to be?
"That's right. I am Princess Haruna of the Land of Vegetables. I'm returning because someone in the country has started a rebellion and is attempting to seize the throne. They've also sent the Three Evil Ninja after us. We had no choice but to hide our identities among the caravan."
Sure enough, any mission involving a princess was nothing but trouble.
Just then, Hidan and the others, who had fallen behind, caught up. They were too late, though. The monster slaying was already over.
"Didn't you say the Land of Vegetables was a peaceful, beautiful place?"
"Yes. Why?"
Tamamo Hotaru was a little puzzled.
"This is the princess of the Land