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Chapter 023: Sweet Words Make Wishes Come True

"Third Brother, even the beauties you like poop."

This sentence was like an inescapable curse that haunted his mind.

Now, whenever Senju Wakama saw a woman who made his heart flutter, his sister's stunningly beautiful face would instantly appear in his mind, along with her words: "Third Brother, even the beauties you like poop."

Staring at Hyuga Miyu's delicate and pitiful face,

Senju Wakama is mind was flooded with the thought, "She poops."

In an instant, his attraction plummeted into the negatives.

Senju Wakama sighed inwardly. He was afraid he would never feel that kind of attraction again in his life.

Whether it was a goddess or a god, once they were associated with "bodily functions," they became mere men and women, drifting further away from the title of "divine."

Of course, this awkward association also made Senju Wakama remain calm and composed when facing beautiful women.

So, with a sincere attitude, Senju Wakama asked, "Why did you remove the bandages?"

"The wound itches as it heals. I couldn't help but use pain to stop the itch. And also..." Hyuga Miyu turned her head slightly, her voice soft and distant, "Because... I like you."

Senju Wakama: "???"

The first reason was understandable.

But the second sentence caught Senju Wakama completely off guard.

Hyuga Miyu's tone was very cold, as if she were stating something as ordinary as eating or drinking.

Hyuga Miyu stared at Senju Wakama, enunciating each word clearly, "Once the wound fully heals... I might never see you again."

Senju Wakama looked at Hyuga Miyu expressionlessly, as if assessing whether her words were genuine or not.

In reality, whether it was true or not didn't matter.

Even if it were true, Senju Wakama wouldn't let anything happen between them.

At this moment, Senju Wakama thought to himself, My sister was right. Good-looking people are more easily forgiven. That's definitely true.

After all, he had almost killed Hyuga Miyu.

He was the one responsible for her broken left leg.

Yet, within a few days, Hyuga Miyu had developed feelings for him that she shouldn't have.

This was all thanks to his sister's "persistent correction services" towards the Senju brothers over the past six months.

The four brothers had now become so handsome that they were impossible to ignore.

But Senju Wakama is mind was still clear.

Even if Hyuga Miyu wasn't lying,

Senju Wakama wouldn't take it seriously.

He understood that girls of Hyuga Miyu's age were easily swayed by appearances.

What Hyuga Miyu liked was his handsome face, the delicious rations, and the luxurious clothing.

Love at first sight was merely a reaction to looks;

Choosing to continue was all about weighing the pros and cons.

Looks, strength, and wealth were all subtly displayed.

It was hard for an innocent young girl not to be tempted.

Senju Wakama felt no trace of the shyness or awkwardness that a young man should feel after being confessed to. Instead, he felt somewhat amused.

If he were ugly, Hyuga Miyu wouldn't have these thoughts. There was nothing to be proud of.

If you're handsome, they'll offer themselves to you;

If you're ugly, they'll say, "See you in the next life."

After Hyuga Miyu's unabashed confession,

Senju Wakama remained silent for a few seconds before smiling and saying, "Thank you for your affection, but you should focus on healing and return to your own life as soon as possible."

He didn't agree to anything, nor did he reject anything. He didn't even delve deeper into the matter.

He expressed his gratitude for Hyuga Miyu's feelings and sincerely advised her not to delay her recovery.

His sister had said that sweet words make wishes come true.

Senju Wakama was well aware that Hyuga Miyu was merely bothersome by temporary appearances. Perhaps in a few days, she wouldn't like him anymore.

There was no need to deliberately say hurtful things to reject her.

Harsh words might leave unforeseen consequences in the future.

It was better to say something nice good for her, good for him, good for everyone.

Hearing Senju Wakama is gentle response, Hyuga Miyu's expression became dazed.

Senju Wakama picked up a set of clothes nearby and placed them in Hyuga Miyu's hands. "These are my sister's clothes. Make do with them. This is the last set. My sister will keep it a secret for me, but I can't keep taking her clothes."

This explained the source of the women's clothing.

As he spoke, Senju Wakama also handed over some freshly made dried meat jerky and warm meat strips, reminding Hyuga Miyu that the rations would only last for seven days. After that, they would spoil and lose their quality.

After doing all this, Senju Wakama sincerely hoped that Hyuga Miyu could take care of herself and recover soon.

A beautiful young girl, unable to move freely and camping in the wild, was still too dangerous.

After giving his instructions, Senju Wakama left without any lingering attachment, disappearing from Hyuga Miyu's sight once again as he slipped away in stealth.

Hyuga Miyu held the new clothes Senju Wakama had given her, catching a faint whiff of rose fragrance lingering on them.

Was this the scent left by the sister Wakama had mentioned?

At least five minutes after Senju Wakama had left, Hyuga Miyu hugged the beautiful clothes tightly, a self-deprecating smile forming on her lips as her large eyes filled with mist.

She had already realized that Senju Wakama wouldn't be coming back, just as he had said, "This is the last set..."

...

In the mountains where the thin snow was melting,

Senju Wakama moved in stealth, spotting Hashirama and Tsukuyo meeting with the Uchiha boy again in the distance.

Senju Wakama simply watched quietly, not exposing them. Instead, he made sure to clear away any unwanted intruders lingering nearby.

He was worried about his elder brother and sister's safety, but he didn't want to interfere too much in his brother's social interactions.

The ever-silent Zetsu finally couldn't hold back and said, "...Wakama, didn't you feel even a little excited after being confessed to by a beautiful girl?"

"Being liked is a beautiful thing, but being liked by someone who shouldn't is a disaster," Senju Wakama replied, his figure hidden within the towering trees as he watched his brother from afar. He added in a low voice, "Besides, my sister said, 'The people you like all poop.'"

Hearing this, Zetsu let out a bitter laugh. "She's always been like this, always obsessed with poop."

Senju Wakama chuckled. "It's fine. Thanks to her, I can now view these things with a calm mind."

"Women can be quite troublesome when they go crazy," Zetsu advised softly.

"Other than leading her into a trap to save my own life, I haven't done anything else to harm her. It shouldn't be that bad," Senju Wakama said with a light laugh, no longer giving Hyuga Miyu any thought.

He could have killed Hyuga Miyu, but he had spared her life, found her a safe place to stay, and provided her with food and warm clothing.

Senju Wakama even felt that he had done too much. He shouldn't have cared about Hyuga Miyu's survival at all.

But Hyuga Miyu's fragile demeanor, paired with her strength that surpassed most of her peers, reminded Senju Wakama of his own sister.

If he had truly left her to die, Senju Wakama would have felt uneasy. So, he followed his instincts and did what he did. But that was as far as it went.

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