Restarting Life: Call Me the Leader of Konoha

A group of people walked hurriedly on the deserted street.

"Hey, hey, hey! Asuma! Can you really recognize the road?"

Might Guy spoke up impatiently.

It's been a while since I started going around in circles...

Something is wrong!

Given Kakashi's situation, we can't delay too long.

If this continues, it would be more practical to take Kakashi back to Konoha myself.

"Well, to be honest, I just came here a while ago, so I'm not familiar with it..."

Asuma walked in front, his eyes occasionally sweeping to both sides, and from time to time he looked down at the note in his hand, thinking and saying:

"But according to the location in the message, it should be not far ahead."

"You're really reliable..." Might Guy muttered in a low voice.

What I'm afraid of is that after all the effort, it will all be in vain in the end.

There is no time to waste!

Listening to the conversation between the two, Ye Cang walked silently behind with Kakashi on his back.

His eyes casually looked around the deserted street, but he frowned and covered his nose with his hand.

A pungent smell lingered in the air.

This street...smells strongly of alcohol.

The whole street is filled with this smell!

In particular, there were only a few open shops along the way, and it was completely different from the grand scene rumored.

Is this the famous 'Tansho Street' of the Fire Nation?

Shouldn't it be bustling with people?

Compared with other villages, it is relatively quiet, which may not necessarily mean that it is unworthy of its name.

"Tansho Street can be said to be the largest entertainment venue in the Land of Fire, a place dedicated to people having fun. Everything that is seen and heard in it falls within the scope of the 'Three Forbidden Things of Ninja'..."

"'Three Forbidden Terms of Ninja'?" Ye Cang was stunned for a moment, then spoke in confusion.

I should have known something about Duance Street, but what I saw before me had nothing to do with what I had heard about it.

As for the so-called 'Three Forbidden Rules of Ninja', he had never even heard of them.

"This is what the older generation in Konoha says, referring to alcohol, money and women, the three desires that harm ninjas.

"It is said that those who indulge in alcohol will lose their courage, those who indulge in women will lose their bravery, and those who indulge in money will lose their loyalty..."

Asuma continued to explain: "This is also a rumor passed down by word of mouth in Konoha. So this is not the true appearance of 'Tansho Street' at this time. Only at night will it be full of lights and wine, and a different kind of bustling scene."

Isn't that what it really looks like?

Ye Cang nodded imperceptibly.

This explanation is not difficult to understand.

Wine, money and women...

These so-called entertainments hardly exist in the Kingdom of Wind, so it is inevitable that I have never heard of such sayings.

But at least I know in my heart that these three can only show their alluring magic at night...

In broad daylight, there is no doubt that most of them will be dormant in the sunlight and hidden in the alleys.

Even the "Tance Street" known for its extravagance and debauchery is no exception.

"We're here! This is it!"

The group stopped.

Ye Cang glanced sideways.

In front of me is a rare shop that is open in broad daylight.

The inner hall is divided into several areas by screens.

A dense array of crisp and strange noises came from outside the door. It was not until Ye Cang saw the words on the door plaque clearly that he suddenly came to his senses.

here it is......

"Hey, Asuma, are you sure it's in this place?" Might Guy was stunned. He glanced inside and looked at Asuma suspiciously.

"That's what the news said..."

Asuma scratched his head and said, "They should be living on the second floor. It is said that the second floor here is equivalent to an inn that provides accommodation."

Might Guy nodded hesitantly and said no more.

After all, we are here...

Several people passed through the screens and went straight up the wooden stairs inside.

A chaotic and crisp sound came one after another in my ears, accompanied by bursts of loud shouting.

As he climbed up the wooden ladder and looked down, Ye Cang also saw the scenes behind the screens.

Yes.

This place...

It's a casino!

What kind of person would choose to live in a place like this?

Perhaps it's just to satisfy one's own interests?

Ye Cang curled his lips helplessly.

Come on.

It seems that it is better not to hold out too much hope...

Walking in front, Asuma lowered his head and looked at the note in his hand. After several twists and turns, he finally arrived in front of a shoji door.

That’s it!

Asuma turned around and looked at the two of them. After nodding slightly, he raised his hand and knocked on the door.

'Wow--'

Just as his raised hand was hovering over the door, the shoji door in front of him was suddenly pulled open, revealing a figure inside.

The person who appeared before him was a woman in a black robe with shoulder-length hair. Judging from her appearance, she was about the same age as the others.

Asuma looked stunned.

This rumored great medical ninja seems...

Too young?

She looked like a little girl of fifteen or sixteen years old.

Asuma thought this in his heart, but he remained silent and showed no contempt. He quickly withdrew his hand and said in a measured tone:

"Uh, well, we're here..."

"I know."

The woman in black robe waved her hand.

Then he crossed his arms across his chest, his arms seemed to be trying his best to support his not-so-conspicuous chest, and said in a serious tone: "But the master said that only the injured are allowed to enter. The rest of you will have to wait outside the door."

Only the injured are allowed in?

Asuma's face darkened as he watched the other party speak in a serious tone.

Hearing this, it was clear that the so-called skilled 'medical ninja' was someone else, not the young girl in front of him. This made people feel relieved.

But only the injured are allowed in...

Whose logic is this?

"this......"

Asuma said with a straight face: "There shouldn't be any reason for others to retreat when curing illnesses and saving lives, right?"

How can one feel at ease when one has not even seen the person's face?

It was obviously impossible to hand Kakashi over to the other party without any precautions.

We came here to save people from danger, but at the cost of falling into an unpredictable situation again...

It’s really inappropriate!

"This is Master's rule. It is up to you whether you are willing or not. If you cannot agree, please go back. My Master is not willing to help everyone."

Asuma and Kai looked at each other with unpleasant expressions.

This girl is obviously quiet and gentle, but her tone of voice makes people feel uncomfortable...

The two of them turned slightly to make way for a figure behind them.

"Why not just forget it and return to Konoha as soon as possible. There are always other ways."

Might Guy looked at Ye Cang hesitantly.

This is just a suggestion. Whether to stay or go still needs to consider the other party's opinion.

After all, the latter's clothes were stained with blood, but he remained silent all the way and just let the two lead the way.

Fortunately, there was no delay along the way.

But in the current situation, there is no need to take any more risks. The only thing to worry about is if something goes wrong...

"Only the wounded are allowed in."

The previous conversation naturally fell into his ears word for word. Facing the scrutinizing gaze in front of him, Ye Cang said softly: "Can I come in?"

"Since he is also injured, then it is possible..."

The black-robed woman nodded slightly, obviously noticing the blood on the man's cloak, and there was no refutation that he was injured.

Ye Cang walked into the house slowly, and only gave a look of reassurance when he passed by the two people.

Even in his current state, Ye Cang believed that he would never be someone who could be bullied at will.

Once you realize that the other party has bad intentions, it is not difficult to make some noise and convey the message to the outside world.

Although it seems a bit risky.

But as long as you stay alert...

The shoji door slowly closed.

Only two people were left outside the door, staring at each other.

"Akai, do you think that woman just now...seems familiar?"

Asuma suddenly lowered his head and said in thought.

I didn't have this feeling when we first met, but now I think about it carefully.

I always feel like I've seen it somewhere!

Is it a Ninja School? Or...

After not getting a reply for a long time, Asuma raised his head and saw that the other party was also frowning and thinking, and his expression suddenly brightened.

"How is it? You also think she looks familiar, right?"

"wrong!"

Might Guy said earnestly, "That person has a hairstyle similar to mine, and a body similar to that of a man. She doesn't look like a woman at all...but from the sound of her voice, she is indeed a woman. How strange!"

"Asuma, I know very well that women should be 'gourd-shaped' like Sister Ye Cang."

Asma opened his mouth woodenly, but could not utter a word.

I forgot...

You are face-blind!

It's not just face blindness, there is also a considerable deviation in the perception of women.

Do you really think that anyone can be such a rare 'gourd'?

Asuma patted his head secretly.

Fortunately, I said this behind the other person's back, otherwise it would have been heartbreaking if someone heard it!

Might Guy said something shocking, and then he glanced at her and said slowly, "Think about it, isn't Miss Hong also similarly 'gourd-shaped'?"

Asuma looked serious.

"Akai, I think you are absolutely right!"

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