The Affair's Development (Part 2)

If it were someone else who said such arrogant words, even if he were the Hokage himself, the ninjas from Kumogakure would not hesitate to rush in and fight with their lives on the line.

Because they knew that even if they died, their fellow comrades would avenge them.

But facing Zhang Miao, they did not dare to.

Because they knew that even if they stood against him at this time, they would not die. Instead, they would be tortured by Zhang Miao. It was worse than death. The trauma from the humiliation and pain would haunt them for a lifetime.

The terrifying part was that no one would take revenge for them!

Thinking of this, they resisted the urge to "teach" Zhang Miao a lesson and left Zhang Miao's courtyard with a face full of anger.

Looking at the leaving Kumo ninjas, Zhang Miao immediately shrugged his shoulders at Hiruzen.

"Alright, the matter has been resolved perfectly. Grandpa Third, you should be more strict. Don't worry, even if their Raikage and Jinchuuriki come, I will take care of them!"

Hiruzen: "... "

"I'm not worried!"

Looking at Zhang Miao's arrogant face, Hiruzen sighed helplessly.

"Sigh, you don't have to worry about Kumogakure. I just want to ask you, when do you plan to return Hinata to her family?"

"No!" As soon as Hiruzen finished speaking, Zhang Miao immediately waved his hand. "I have already thought it through. I want to keep her. In the future, She will be Naruto's wife!"

Hiruzen: "... "

Hiashi: ""... "

"Damn, you really think too far ahead!"

Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Hiruzen shook his head, not knowing whether to laugh or cry.

"Ryunosuke, look at how young Hinata is. It's still early to get married. Let's talk about this later. What do you think?"

Hiruzen was trying to coax him. Zhang Miao naturally wouldn't fall for his tricks, so he waved his hand again.

"No, no, she will be groomed from a young age. When she grows up, she will marry my younger brother. Haven't you heard of a child bride?"

Hiruzen: "... "

Hiashi: "... "

"Damn, what does this brat know about child brides?"

Facing the stubborn Zhang Miao, Hiruzen did not give up. He could only turn his head and look at Hiashi with a helpless expression.

Seeing Hiruzen's expression, the corner of Hiashi's mouth twitched. Then, he braced himself and walked forward.

"About that... Ryunosuke, you have a good idea. But what if Naruto doesn't like Hinata or Hinata doesn't like Naruto?"

"Hmm?" Hearing this, Zhang Miao immediately frowned.

According to the original plot, Naruto and Hinata were a couple, but now with his interference, many things would change.

Most importantly, Zhang Miao was also very dissatisfied with the pairings in the original work.

Naruto married Hinata because her efforts moved him. Sasuke married Sakura because he was also moved by Sakura's efforts. But the two women had to pay the price later in their life.

After Naruto became the Hokage, he was busy with his work all day long. He ignored Hinata and his family, causing even his son, Boruto, to be looked down upon. Sasuke was even worse. He had not returned home for more than ten years. In the end, he could not even recognize his own daughter.

It could be said that these two men were prioritizing the village more than their families.

Therefore, Zhang Miao felt that Naruto should marry Sakura, because his personality suits her more.

As for Sasuke, of course, it had to be Karin.

In Zhang Miao's opinion, Karin had the same affection for Sasuke as Sakura.

But in the end, she was pushed to the side. This was undoubtedly very unfair.

"In any case, they are both from the Uzumaki. I will do everything to help them!"

Thinking of this, Zhang Miao nodded and then looked firmly at Hiashi.

"You're right. On second thought, Naruto and Hinata are indeed not suitable for each other!"

"Huh?" Hearing Zhang Miao's words, Hiashi immediately showed a joyful expression. "Are you going to return Hinata to me?"

"No!" As soon as his voice fell, Zhang Miao shook his head again.

"What I mean is, although Naruto and Hinata are not suitable for each other, I'm different. I should be suitable to be her groom. After our marriage, your grandson can take your surname of you. It's a win-win situation, dear father-in-law!"

"Hiss..." When Zhang Miao said this, Hiashi was immediately angry, "Who allowed you to make such a decision? Who is your father-in-law? Don't call me that, you bastard!"

"Alright, father-in-law. I understand. I will be careful next time, father-in-law!"

Hiashi: "... "

Hiruzen: "... "

Although Zhang Miao was still trying to retain Hinata, in the end, he still returned Hinata to her father. He did not want to see a little girl cry.

After Hiashi and Hiruzen left, Zhang Miao left behind a Wood Clone to look after Naruto, while his true self set off to the Forest of Death in the north of the village.

The Forest of Death had always been the place where Konoha held the Chuunin Exam. But Zhang Miao naturally did not come here to take the exam but to prepare rations!

That's right, he went there to prepare his rations before departing to the Land of Wind!

Half a month ago, Zhang Miao had already gathered enough of Kyubi's fragments. If Hiruzen had not asked him to wait for the Kumogakure's envoys, he would have already escaped.

Now that they were here, he believed that they would sign the peace treaty in a few days and then return to their village. At that time, Zhang Miao would immediately leave for the Land of Wind to find a way to revive Minato and Kushina.

But before he left, he needed to prepare enough food!

Previously, because he adjusted the nutritional distribution ratio of the food he ate, the system used 90% of the nutrition to strengthen his body, leaving only a tenth of the nutrition for his growth and development.

In other words, Zhang Miao needed to eat ten portions of food for every meal to achieve normal growth speed. However, the Land of Wind was a place full of barren deserts. If he didn't prepare enough food, then his growth would be hindered.

For Zhang Miao, his growth rate came second. If he could not guarantee enough supply of nutrition, the system's strengthening efficiency for his body would be reduced, which is not something he wanted!

However, it was fortunate that Zhang Miao's System space was related to the total number of stars his recruited ninjas. One star increased the system space's size by ten cubic meters.

Now that Zhang Miao had already reached 109 stars, his system space had gotten larger. It was as big as a small house now!

And Zhang Miao's goal was to fill up this space before leaving!

Of course, with Zhang Miao's current wealth, it was not difficult for him to buy some rice and flour to fill the system space, but what he needed was not these grains. What he needed was meat!

Rich in nutrition, rich in protein!

After plunging into the depths of the Forest of Death, Zhang Miao quickly found his target. The overlord of the Forest of Death - the Gigantic Wild Boar!

Looking at the giant monster with a diameter of more than one meter and a length of more than ten meters, Zhang Miao suddenly grinned and then could not help but stick out his tongue to lick his lips.

"Hehehe... I can make Char Siu, Crispy Pork Belly, Pork Chops, Sweet and Sour pork, and even Pork Buns... Yummy! Multiple Shadow Clone Jutsu!"