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ASFUCITWON Chapter 20: Of Course, Surprised
🕑 Added 2024-11-06 13:22:41 +0000 UTCThe man, whose name turned out to be Keito, raised an eyebrow. "You know?"
"Yes, of course," Reiji replied, his face still full of doubt. "Aren't you famous?"
Keito smiled faintly, although his expression showed confusion. "So, weren't you surprised to see me here?"
"Of course I was surprised," Reiji said, displaying a somewhat forced surprised expression. "Don't you see my shocked face?" Reiji tried to ease the tension with a bit of humor.
Keito looked at Reiji with an unreadable gaze. Keito's lips trembled, and for a moment, he pondered. Finally, Keito understood his daughter's frequent remarks about how strange Reiji was.
"Haah... Forget it," Keito sighed deeply, a bit frustrated. "Are you trying to create a new Sealing Jutsu using existing Seals?"
"What do you mean, Clan Leader? I'm not doing anything!" Reiji exclaimed nervously, trying to deny the accusations directed at him. Reiji's voice trembled slightly, clearly showing that he felt cornered.
Keito remained silent, his brow furrowed, seemingly unaffected by the obvious lie.
"You don't need to try to hide anything from me, Reiji," Keito said softly, his low voice filled with firmness, "I know what has happened."
Reiji fell silent for a moment, his expression turning grim. With a long sigh, Reiji finally gave in. "Alright, that's true... So, how long will I be imprisoned?"
Keito raised an eyebrow, his expression unreadable. "Imprisoned?" Keito repeated, his voice sounding almost like a very strange question.
"Who said anything about imprisonment? Do you think I would imprison you?"
Reiji, who seemed not to understand, grew even more confused. "Oh... so... not imprisonment? Then... maybe a whipping punishment?" Reiji asked hesitantly, unsure of what to expect next.
Keito frowned, his face radiating an annoyance that couldn't be hidden. "Whipping? What nonsense is that? There is no punishment like that! I won't punish you," Keito replied, firmly and a bit irritated.
Reiji fell silent, then smiled widely, as if relieved. "Eh? Really? So I'm not punished at all?"
"Yes," Keito nodded slowly, still looking a bit disturbed by his confusion.
"So, why did you come here? Did you want to see the fireworks show—I mean, the series of explosions I created?" Reiji asked with a confused look, trying to lighten the somewhat tense atmosphere.
Keito took a deep breath, calming himself. "No, I came to meet you. Actually, I initially didn't intend to come here, but after hearing about what you were working on, I changed my mind," Keito replied, his tone more serious.
"I heard you were developing Fuinjutsu. Is that true?"
"Yes, Clan Leader," Reiji answered with a firm nod, although he still looked a bit uncertain about the direction of the conversation.
Keito observed Reiji carefully, his eyes sharp. "That's why I want to hear your opinion on Sealing Jutsu. What do you think about the Fuinjutsu currently in the Uzushio Village?"
"My opinion?" Reiji repeated the question, his face showing deep confusion.
"Yes, your thoughts," Keito replied calmly, gesturing with his hand for Reiji to speak up.
Reiji looked down for a moment, contemplating Keito's words. "Are you sure you want to hear my opinion?"
"Yes, I'm sure," Keito answered, his voice full of seriousness.
"Really?" Reiji almost couldn't believe it, but seeing Keito's serious face, he began to realize that this was not an ordinary conversation.
"Yes," Keito affirmed, his gaze fixed on Reiji without blinking.
"Do you promise not to get angry if I say it?" Reiji asked again, a bit nervously.
Keito smiled faintly, though his expression remained stern. "Of course, I promise."
"... Alright, in my opinion... the current Fuinjutsu... is very foolish, strange, and overly complicated..." Reiji expressed his grievances with an expression of annoyance that he could no longer hold back.
