Upon hearing this, the entire room fell into a deathly silence!
The elite Iwagakure members following behind Akahoshi were all terrified, their faces turning deathly pale, their souls nearly leaving their bodies!
Even Kitsuchi, a man known for his composure, broke out in a fine layer of cold sweat on his forehead!
This is insane!
The young lady is absolutely insane!
Does she even realize what kind of being she's talking to?!
That's a living god who can create forests with a wave of his hand, build magnificent cities overnight, and make the entire Iwagakure disappear from the map in the blink of an eye!
You actually dared to say he was "not very good" to his face? And you even wanted to "spar" with him?!
What's the difference between this and pointing your finger at the King of Hell and asking him if he dares to compete with you in terms of lifespan?!
" Akahoshi! Shut up!"
Ōnoki was so frightened that his heart almost jumped out of his throat!
His old face instantly turned a deep purplish-red, and without thinking, he gave his granddaughter a sharp rap on the head!
"You insolent brat! How dare you speak to Lord Gen'yō like that?! Kneel down and apologize to him right now!"
Ōnoki was genuinely scared!
He was terrified that all his previous efforts would be in vain because of his beloved granddaughter's outspokenness!
If we displease this god, forget about cooperation; the entire Iwagakure might have to eat a feast today!
"Ouch!"
Akahoshi rubbed his head, which had been throbbing from the blow, and glared at his grandfather with displeasure.
"Why are you hitting me! I'm just telling the truth! We Iwagakure ninjas only respect true strength! If he doesn't show his skills, why should I submit to him?"
Although she said that, her lava-red eyes remained fixed on Uchiha Gen'yō, a hint of cunning and anticipation flickering deep within them.
She's not really stupid.
Before coming here, she had heard countless "legends" about this man from her grandfather and father.
But she was born a person who didn't believe in superstitions.
She doesn't believe that "God" really exists in this world.
She wanted to see for herself what kind of earth-shattering power this man possessed that could make even the " Ōnoki of Both Scales," the pinnacle of the Shinobi World, willingly submit!
However, to everyone's surprise, Uchiha Gen'yō did not fly into a rage as they had imagined in the face of Akahoshi's almost "suicidal" provocation.
His face remained completely expressionless.
He merely looked the audacious Iwagakure "princess" up and down with great interest, a playful smile curving his lips.
"Interesting."
"After being around Ōnoki for so long, I've finally found someone with a bit of backbone."
Gen'yō's gaze seemed to penetrate everything, directly seeing through Akahoshi's little scheme.
You want to see my strength?
"Can."
Gen'yō slowly walked down the steps and Earth Flow Akahoshi step by step.
His pace was not fast, but it carried an indescribable sense of oppression, making every Iwagakure Ninja present feel as if their heart was being tightly gripped by an invisible hand, making it difficult to even breathe!
Only Akahoshi remained with his arms crossed, still stubbornly refusing to admit defeat.
But her slightly tense body and the bead of sweat on her forehead betrayed her inner nervousness.
Soon, Gen'yō walked up to her, the two of them less than half a meter apart.
He was a head taller than her, looking down at her stubborn yet pretty face.
A faint, refreshing scent, seemingly emanating from the World Tree, mixed with a man's unique masculine energy, entered Akahoshi's nostrils, causing her heart, which had been surrounded by lava for years, to skip a beat for no apparent reason.
"However, I never accept challenges without a stake."
Gen'yō's voice was soft, yet it possessed an undeniable magic.
"Since you want to fight me, you should at least offer some kind of prize, right?"
"A... a prize?"
Akahoshi felt her cheeks burning under his aggressive gaze, but she still stubbornly retorted with a question.
"What kind of prize do you want? Money? Or Ninjutsu scroll?"
"No."
Uchiha Gen'yō shook his head.
He slowly reached out and, with his index finger, gently lifted Akahoshi's smooth chin, her red pupils widening in shock.
His movements were gentle, yet carried an unyielding domineering air.
I'm not interested in those things.
"The stakes are simple."
Gen'yō's gaze fell on her slightly pursed, wildly alluring red lips, which were pursed due to nervousness, and his smile became even more wicked.
"If I win."
"From this day forward, you belong entirely to me."
"Do you dare to bet?"
boom!
These words, like a thunderclap from the heavens, exploded directly in everyone's minds!
Ōnoki and his son, Kitsuchi, were instantly petrified!
Their mouths were agape, big enough to fit a fist, and their eyes were bulging as if they were about to pop out of their sockets!
What... what did he just say?!
He wants to...
He actually dared to openly harass someone's beloved granddaughter in front of their grandfather and father!
And you want to completely win against her?!
This... this is beyond audacious!
This is outrageous! This is blatant abduction of women!
The person being teased, Akahoshi, felt his mind go completely blank!
This was the first time in her life that a man had dared to speak to her in this way!
They still use this possessive, domineering, and unreasonable method!
Her cheeks instantly flushed red all the way to her ears!
An unprecedented feeling, a mixture of shame, anger, and a hint of... an unusual heartbeat, shot straight to the top of my head!
"You... you bastard! You scoundrel!"
Akahoshi abruptly slapped Gen'yō's hand away, taking two steps back in shame and anger, her lava-like eyes practically spitting fire!
"Who... who wants to bet this with you!"
"Oh? You're afraid?"
Uchiha Gen'yō's smile widened.
"I thought that a ninja who inherited the name ' Two Scales ' wouldn't even have the courage to risk his life."
"It seems I overestimated you."
After saying that, he shook his head, turned around, and prepared to leave, as if he had completely lost interest in her.
"Stop right there!"
Akahoshi was so angry at his nonchalant provocation that he trembled all over!
What she hates most in her life is when people tell her she doesn't dare!
An unprecedented competitive spirit instantly overwhelmed all her reason!
"Let's bet! Who's afraid of who!"
Akahoshi practically ground his teeth to powder as he forced out those words!
"If you can defeat me, my Akahoshi, Akahoshi, is yours! You can do whatever you want with it!"
"But! What if you lose!"
A dangerous glint flashed in her eyes.
"You have to kowtow and apologize to my grandfather! And admit that you Uchiha are just a bunch of cowardly wimps who only know how to deceive with your eyes!"
"Okay, it's a deal."
Uchiha Gen'yō turned around and gently beckoned to her with his finger.
"Then, let's go."
"Let me see just how skilled you really are at ' Lava Release '."
"Or are you already eager to become my possession?"