Konoha, Just Like Kizaru

Noticing Simu's lingering gaze on the children, the Mediterranean man's eyes brightened. He rubbed his hands together with a wretched smile and pointed to the girl with white pupils. 

"This one is a special prize requested by daimyo of the Land of Thunder,"

"She's a child from the Hyuga clan of Konoha. Even in the underground world, she's a rare find."

Many high-ranking officials in various countries often buy these ninjas. 

Ordinary people can get boring, but the unique abilities of ninjas provide a more exciting experience. 

"Well, this girl seems to have good ninja talent," 

Simu looked at the little girl in front of him. 

He recognized her as one of his classmates from ninja school: Hyuga Lindy from the Hyuga Clan!

Based on her looks, combined with an almost identical appearance to Hinata.

Simu has reason to judge, this can't be Hinata's mother, right?

When Hyuga Lindy saw Simu, surprise lit up her eyes. 

Now that Simu has come here, does that mean Konoha's reinforcements are also here?

"Since that's the case, can you please leave here?" the Mediterranean man asked Simu with a forced smile, hoping to trade the children for his life. 

He thought that if he lost the ninja, he could simply buy another one to replace them. 

After all, there was only one life. Simu glanced at the chained children and then back at the Mediterranean man.

"What you said makes sense," Simu replied, causing the Mediterranean man's smile to widen. 

He thought no one could resist the temptation of beauty. 

"Too bad..." 

Simu suddenly looked up, revealing a lightsaber that had formed in his hand. 

The Mediterranean man's eyes widened in disbelief as he felt the lightsaber pierce through his abdomen.

"It's a shame; all I care about is money, not beauty," 

Simu said, watching the blood drip from the lightsaber onto the ground. 

The children's eyes brightened with hope. 

Simu raised his finger, and flashes of light shot out, cleanly breaking the shackles that bound them.

As soon as the shackles shattered, Hyuga Lindy tried to stand up. 

However, her long-term malnutrition left her unable to gather Chakra, and she struggled with even basic physical strength. 

This was a measure taken to prevent the slaves from escaping. Unfortunately, as she stood, she collapsed. 

Thankfully, Simu caught her just in time. Their eyes met for a brief moment.

"Miss Lindy, I'm not a bad person. If you rush, you might fall down again." 

Hyuga Lindy looked down shyly, avoiding Simu's gaze. 

A blush spread across her fair face. 

Like Simu, she was just a novice ninja, and her first mission had ended up in the hands of underground hunters.

Because of their Byakugan, every branch member of the Hyuga family is implanted with a spell called "Caged Bird." 

If anyone tries to steal their special eyes, the Caged Bird will activate, causing the host to die as well. 

Hyuga Lindy was prepared for this fate, knowing that her family would never allow the Byakugan to fall into the wrong hands.

To her surprise, it was Simu who saved her. 

The close contact made Hyuga Lindy feel a bit shy. 

After helping her up, Simu let go, but his gaze lingered on her chest for a moment.

Even though he is about the same age as himself, she has grown up to be magnificent, and look at that girl Kushina...

Alas, don't mention it.

Looking back, Simu looked up helplessly and said something.

"Have you seen enough?"

"Oh, I didn't want to interrupt you, hero, while you were saving the beauty." 

Jiraiya jumped down with a mischievous grin. Seeing him, Hyuga Lindy blushed even more. 

"You did really well," 

Jiraiya said, giving Simu a supportive pat on the shoulder.

No way, Simu's performance is almost perfect this time.

Even the Third Hokage couldn't find fault with it.

The only shortcoming is that he is a little impulsive, but this shortcoming is perfectly concealed under his powerful strength.

In the world of ninjas, only the result is important.

Simu scratched his head and said, "That doesn't really matter." 

"The important thing is, can we sell these people's heads for money?" 

Jiraiya paused for a moment. 

Meanwhile, Simu moved behind the counter and pulled out a stack of banknotes from the cabinet. 

Then he took down a wanted poster from the wall. 

The photo on it was of Wujinmaru, with a bounty of 10 million Ryo.

"My goodness, this underground bounty exchange is so ruthless that even they put a price on their own people!" 

Jiraiya glanced at his own wanted poster, feeling a bit guilty. He coughed and added, 

"Well, we're legitimate ninjas, so we shouldn't get involved in these underground matters." 

"This mission is a success. Let's pack our things and head back to Konoha right away."

Simu nodded, feeling a bit regretful, and pointed to the children. "What about them?" 

"Send the local ones back, and let the others go," 

Jiraiya replied. "Konoha isn't in the business of raising other people's children." 

"In that case," Simu said, pulling his hand out of his pocket and forming a lightsaber.

Then, to Jiraiya's surprise, Simu carved six words characters into the wall: 

"Kizaru Konoha, come here for a visit."

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TO BE CONTINUED

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