Born in Sunagakure, dedicated to antagonizing Konoha for decades

"Conan's dad" grimaced as he rubbed the large bump on his head, gathered his emotions, and then vividly recounted his ordeal.

Since his team disbanded, he was assigned to work as a security guard and manager at the training ground. The salary was high, the benefits were good, and he even had five social insurances and one housing fund. He had a carefree job every day. He wouldn't even want to be the Kazekage if he were given such a job. The only thing that bothered him was that, for some reason, ever since he was promoted to Chunin, he was surrounded by a group of girls every day. That was fine, as long as they didn't disturb him from working out. He always kept his teacher's teachings in mind. He was still in the rising stage of his career and couldn't let personal feelings affect him. Besides, the Eight Gates Formation was something his teacher had worked hard to obtain from Konoha. In order not to disappoint his teacher's expectations, he shouldn't be affected by those girls.

Although he is at an age where he is quite curious about the unknown relationships between men and women, in order to better protect the village, protect his parents, and live up to his teacher's expectations, women will only affect the power of his punches!

But to his utter surprise, a month ago, when the Kazekage promoted him to Special Jonin, he was naturally happy about the promotion and raise. His parents were happy too, so his father drank a few more cups with him. Having never touched alcohol before, he was so drunk after two cups that he didn't even remember his father's name. Anyway, when he woke up the next day, he had a terrible headache and couldn't remember what happened that night. It was just a drunken stupor, nothing serious. But today, a month later, he had just gotten up and was preparing to go out and work up a sweat on the ship when he was blocked at his door. A group of Maochuan clan members surrounded his house, and then the Maochuan clan leader came over with a girl and berated him. He was basically berated for being irresponsible, for not paying the fare after getting on the bus. If he hadn't discovered that his daughter was pregnant, he wouldn't have known that his daughter had been tricked. And the culprit was Kudo Yusaku.

Conan's father, who was the murderer, was completely dumbfounded. He looked at the girl and swore he had no recollection of her at all. Of course, he couldn't admit to this, or else she would be treating him like a fat sheep.

However, the girl's testimony matched his parents'. A month ago, on the night he was drunk, he did go out and didn't return until late. The girl was also involved in the incident that night. Most importantly, the girl insisted he was the murderer, even though he had no recollection of the victim whatsoever; today was probably their first meeting. But no matter what he said, Chief Mao Chuan didn't believe him. He waved his hand and ordered his men to beat up his parents, then presented him with a marriage contract to sign. Given the "threats" his parents received, he was willing to grit his teeth and sign the contract for their safety, even though he wasn't sure if it was his. The girl was quite pretty, so it was a buy-one-get-one-free deal; if it really was a drunken escapade, he'd be making a killing...

His parents also thought the deal was worthwhile. The Maochuan family was, after all, a prominent clan in the village. While not as powerful as the Meichuan or Yusa families, they were still among the top five. Their own family had only recently escaped poverty and was far from being as well-off as these powerful clans. So, even though they weren't sure if the child in their son's belly was from the Kudo family, it seemed like a win-win situation...

But when they saw the contents of the document, which required him to become a live-in son-in-law, his father absolutely refused. He even threatened to kill himself if he dared to become a live-in son-in-law, saying he would immediately sever their father-son relationship.

This made "Conan's dad" regret for the first time not being an orphan...

Torn between his father-son relationship and the lucrative prospect of marrying into his son's family, "Conan's dad" was in deep turmoil. He begged the Maochuan clan chief, who had a knife to his parents' throats, for the time it took to sing a song to find the answer. And this Maochuan clan chief, being an idiot, actually granted him that time. Thus, "Conan's dad," now free, opened five gates, accelerated, turned, and accelerated again, rushing to find his teacher, hoping his teacher would guide him in the direction of his life...

.....

"You mean, you can't be sure if the child in that girl's belly is yours, and then that old guy Mao Chuan's boss and his cronies ambushed you and then made you a live-in son-in-law?"

At this moment, everyone in the family except for Ebizo, who was working overtime at the Fengying Tower and hadn't returned, woke up. After hearing the story of "Conan's dad," everyone looked at each other with toothache. The story was a bit long. Although handsome Sasori's dad had sorted out the story content, he was still unsure about the outline and asked uncertain questions.

This story has a ton of characters, a really messy timeline, and a plot full of twists and turns. The fact that he's managed to analyze this far is impressive, considering his eight-core processor is amazing... Group 921! 09 2 4 30

Isn't this supposed to be an action-packed anime? How did it turn into a family drama?

"Roughly...that's how it is. Teacher, what should we do? If I don't make a choice, Chief Mao Chuan will really kill my parents, but my parents both disagree with me coming here!!"

After nodding, "Conan's dad" started wiping his tears and snot on Masato's trouser leg again...

"Hiss...! Who the hell knows what to do? First, you need to confirm whether the child in that belly is yours or not. Think about it carefully. This first time in your life should be unforgettable. Even if you're drunk, there should still be some memories, right?"

Shindou gives this adopted disciple a thumbs up. You're really something else, you don't even know if you've done the ring toss.

The people around him looked at him with disdain.

Handsome Scorpion: What do single dogs know...?

638. Who can blame them for having bigger fists?

"...I'm not sure either. I was completely drunk that night, and when I woke up it was already the next morning. Besides, more than a month has passed, and I really have no recollection of it at all. Teacher... what should I do! ╯□╰"

"Conan's dad" looked bewildered and racked his brains for a while, but he really couldn't remember anything at all.

"That shouldn't be the case. The girl from the Mao Chuan family is quite pretty. Unless you have face blindness, you shouldn't have no memory of her at all... Could it really be that you got the wrong person or that they're looking for someone to take over your life?"

Handsome Scorpion's dad, channeling Conan, stroked his chin with obvious admiration. "Conan's dad" looked at him, thinking, "This disciple of mine is truly something else; he has absolutely no recollection of this..."

"It's unlikely. Chief Maochuan is an upright person, and that kid Zhen doesn't seem like someone who talks big. You should go and see for yourself, Kudo, and make things clear. There's no point in guessing here."

Chiyo shook her head, dismissing her son's guess. If it were any other family, Chiyo wouldn't bother interfering, but Chief Maochuan had always been the most loyal supporter of their Gonglie clan. Forcibly abducting laborers was far more offensive than forcibly abducting women; it wouldn't leave a good impression...

"You're a real piece of work, you don't even know if it's your own... Let's go, let's see what the Mao Chuan family is up to..."

Masato stared at the sky speechlessly, glaring angrily at "Conan's dad," who was covered in tears and snot. He thought to himself, "I should never have agreed to be a babysitter for those two bastards, Ebizo and Sunagawa. Why did I have to become their babysitter? Now none of these kids are easy to deal with. I haven't even finished counseling Sasori yet, and now another one has appeared."

This one's even more outrageous; he doesn't even remember if he did it or not. Shinto even suspects this little bastard is just showing off. The teacher's still single, and his disciple's already swept the board...

...............

"Haha, Chief Mao Chuan, it's been a long time! You're as charming as ever! This young lady must be your daughter, right? Truly, she's a beauty that could shame the moon and shame the flowers, a beauty that could topple kingdoms, a beauty as lovely as a flower, with bright eyes and white teeth, skin as smooth as ice and jade, a delicate and charming girl, a graceful lady, naturally beautiful, standing tall and elegant, a feast for the eyes... Don't you know what this place is all about...?"

Arriving at "Conan's dad's" house, just as he had said, the area was completely surrounded by the younger brothers of the Maochuan family. It must have been quite early, because there weren't many onlookers. However, Conan's grandparents weren't being held by the neck, so the atmosphere was relatively harmonious. At least compared to others, the Maochuan clan chief was quite peaceful. If it were his daughter who had caused the birth of a child, he would at least break three of the suspect's legs before even looking at the suspect.

Judging from their attitude now, Masato has reason to believe that this suspect is very likely "Conan's father." It's just that this kid is too arrogant and forgot about it the next day. After all, they are from one of the top five families in the village and they still need to maintain their presence in the village. If they make a big fuss and end up targeting the wrong person, wouldn't that be embarrassing? Now that they've gone to such lengths, they must have some evidence to prove that this kid is the "real culprit."

Ultimately, "Conan's father" is also his disciple. Saying some kind words will prevent things from getting too awkward if the other party actually produces some irrefutable evidence, since they might actually be the victim...

"Haha... Lord Shinto, you flatter me. This kid came to you, Lord Shinto, which means you're going to take charge?"

Chief Maochuan was not surprised at all when he saw that the pig who had taken advantage of his daughter had brought Masato over. He laughed and exchanged a few polite words with Masato. These words really touched his heart!

When this commoner kid said he'd give him the time it takes to sing a song, it was obvious he was trying to find someone. He knew exactly who the kid was going to find. What kind of people could a commoner like him find in the village? It was probably his teacher, Zhen Dou.

Although Masato usually falls three or four times, he is still the top dog in Sunagakure. However, he is not worried because he has goods here. Even the top dog has to be reasonable, right? After all, the Masakawa clan has supported the Miyare clan for decades. When the first generation lord persuaded the various clans to jointly build the village, his father was the first to raise his hand in support.

Hearing that Masato immediately started praising him and his daughter upon arrival, even though they had just met yesterday and it hadn't been a long time since they last saw each other, it was still quite pleasant to hear.

This kid is Shinto's disciple, and I've heard he's quite talented. The Kazekage is even pushing him to the top, so it's a sure thing that he'll become the leader in a few years. If the Mokawa clan were a small clan, it wouldn't be a problem for their daughter to marry into that clan. But the key is that while the Mokawa clan isn't exactly a prestigious clan in the ninja world, they're still one of the top five clans in the village. The thought of their daughter marrying a commoner is incredibly upsetting.

"That depends on the situation. I've heard the general details from my good-for-nothing disciple, but Chief Maochuan, first we need to confirm whether my disciple was indeed the one who conceived your daughter's unborn child. We can discuss other matters later. After all, he is a disciple of my Golden Lion Sect. If it wasn't my disciple, and I'm left to take the fall, how can I face the ninja world after that? Chief Maochuan, what do you say? If you have any evidence, please present it first, and then we can discuss whether or not to come to our door... What do you think?"

Shindou sat down with a golden sword and looked at Chief Maochuan.

“That makes sense. Tell Lord Masato what happened that night, Jō. Ikegami, give Lord Masato the evidence…”

Chief Mao Chuan nodded. A large family naturally has its pride. If this brat and his parents asked him to produce evidence, he definitely wouldn't. Damn it, the cabbage he raised for so many years was eaten by your pig. Now that you've let this pig of yours come and be your live-in son-in-law, it's already a blessing that your family is living in harmony. Decades ago, you would have wiped out the whole family long ago. And you still want to see evidence!

However, he's now their Sand Village's ace and core member, so they have to give him face. After all, he's got a lot of power; even the Seven-Tails couldn't withstand his punches. Before he rose to prominence, their village couldn't even handle the weakest One-Tail...

"That night, a little over a month ago..."

The little girl next door to Chief Maochuan, whom Masato had raved about as being incredibly beautiful, hadn't taken her eyes off "Conan's dad" since he arrived. She completely ignored even the super-powerful Masato. After hearing her father's words, she gazed affectionately at "Conan's dad" while recounting the story from that day...

639. Young people are just so impulsive.

The story's plot revolves around Conan's father's lost memories. On a dark and windy autumn night, the crisp air brought a touch of coolness to the sweltering Land of Wind. While Sunagakure wasn't as bustling as Konoha, it was still brightly lit, with the streets bustling with activity. That night, the young lady of the Masakawa clan was strolling through the streets when she spotted Conan's father, already drunk and reeking of alcohol, in the vast crowd. Although Conan's father was born a commoner, he was quite handsome, and his years of hard work... Water, bursting with masculine hormones, was among the most outstanding of his peers in the village who became Jonin at the age of fifteen. Although his fame couldn't match that of the child star Sasori, it was at least on par with Rasa, who was taken in as a disciple by Sunagawa. However, Sasori was too much of a homebody and could be counted on one hand the number of times he had gone out in the past ten years. In addition, he was already taken. Everyone in Sunagawa knew that their most handsome and talented Sasori had been "officially paired" with Uzumaki by Lord Chiyo. So, although the child star Sasori was very famous...

However, in terms of popularity, "Conan's dad" and Rasa, who frequently appear in public, are more popular. But in terms of looks, Rasa can't compare to "Conan's dad." The main reason they're on par is their background and cool personality; after all, that's what the Naruto world loves. Remember when Senju was alive? He consistently ranked No. 1 on the list of handsome ninjas, even Chiyo had inappropriate thoughts about him...

Besides her good looks, her cool personality is also an indispensable part.

Although "Conan's dad" wasn't exactly a cool type, nor did he have any family connections, his fairly handsome face, cheerful personality, and constant sweating made him practically a walking embodiment of masculinity. And Mao Chuan's daughter, being at the age where she was full of curiosity about the opposite sex, couldn't resist "Conan's dad's" charm. So, she quietly approached her target with small, quick steps.

Sometimes, the way people interact is just so strange. This "Conan's dad," who was so drunk he couldn't even forget his own father's last name, was perhaps too restrained in his drinking. This rare moment of unbridled indulgence, coupled with a pretty girl striking up a conversation, led him to completely let loose. In just two hours, these two teenagers, both in the throes of puberty, went from strangers to completely open with each other...

Young people are just so impulsive.

"...Well...after hearing their story, shouldn't you recall some fragments?"

After hearing the story of this extraordinary woman from the Maochuan clan, and seeing the Maochuan clan chief's teeth-gritting, pig-like expression, Masato raised his dark, muscular fist and waved it in front of "Conan's dad." Although he hadn't yet seen the evidence presented by the Maochuan underling, based on his understanding of human nature, he was basically certain of the truthfulness of the woman's story. Girls in this era weren't as unrestrained as they would be in the future. Even the most infatuated girls were relatively conservative; not everyone could be as infatuated as Karin's mother in the future. It took a lot of courage for this woman to tell the truth in front of so many people. If it wasn't true, how could she live in the village afterward? Looking at "Conan's dad's" bewildered yet thoughtful expression, Masato's morning grumpiness flared up.

This guy was drunk and promiscuous, and then he pulled up his pants and acted heartlessly. Now he wants me to take charge? Doesn't he know that this is the kind of scumbag he hates the most?

"Hmph! What a scumbag..."

"I never expected that Lord Shinto's disciple would be like this."

"How awful, why wasn't that man me...?"

"......"

The onlookers, accustomed to gossip, started discussing the story after hearing the whole tale. Their gazes towards "Conan's dad" completely changed, shifting from initial spectatorship to deep disdain, and even a hint of envy and resentment from some single people...

"Yes... I can picture it, but... what are we going to do with the teacher? We can't just let them come to our house, can we? I only have one set of parents... ╥﹏╥"

"Conan's dad" seemed to have been stimulated by a dark, big fist, and the images that flashed in the depths of his memory began to gradually become clearer. However, seeing his parents' resolute eyes and his teacher's "I can tell you're a scumbag" look, he almost cried.

"This... Chief Maochuan, there's no need to look at the evidence. Your daughter's memoirs already prove that this kid is the murderer. However, since the Kazekage took over, our Sunagakure has always emphasized people. If you, Chief Maochuan, only have your daughter as your heir, I wouldn't object to this kid marrying into the family. But Chief Maochuan, you are still very virile. Your daughter has two older brothers and a younger brother. She's not the heir. This kid is the only son of the Kudo family. If he marries into the family, the child in his belly will bear the Maochuan name, which would make the family line end. Look at Sister-in-law Kudo, she's not young anymore. Even though she looks like an ordinary person, it's very dangerous for an older mother. You see, your daughter and my good-for-nothing disciple are in love. Why don't you give me some face and let's forget about this marriage?"

Hearing the surrounding chatter, Zhen Dou really wanted to slap this rebellious disciple to death, even dragging himself in with him. However, considering that this kid might still be useful if he opened six or seven gates in the future, he forcibly restrained the urge to kill him. Looking at that pitiful little eye, he sighed... well, he was his disciple after all.

The Mao family has been stubborn for two generations. They have some vision, but they are incredibly stubborn. It depends on whether he has enough face. After all, they have been teammates with his Gong Lie clan for decades. He can't use forceful methods, can he?

"...Lord Shindou, it's not that I'm disrespecting you, but you know I only have this one precious daughter. Besides, my Maochuan clan is a prestigious family. If I let my daughter marry a commoner who has nothing, wouldn't that make us a laughingstock? I wouldn't be able to face my father after I die..."

Chief Mao Chuan's eyes darted around for a long time, and then a flash of inspiration seemed to strike him. The next second, he immediately went into a crying scene, perfectly portraying the heartbroken and devastated father who had been heartbroken over the loss of his beloved jade cabbage, which he had raised for many years, to a pig.

This instantly added a touch of sadness to the surrounding atmosphere.

640. Chiyo is a master poisoner.

If the Masakawa clan were just a small family, marrying their daughter to this young Kudo wouldn't be bad. With the Kazekage's support and Masato's disciple status, she could easily become the village head in a few years. However, the Masakawa clan was a major clan in the village. They wouldn't even look down on a mere village head. A commoner is always a commoner. Did he really think that his rise to power would make their family soar? In their opinion, it would be difficult. Just the fact that this kid was the only son in his family, with a small population, meant that the Kudo clan was destined to never rise. Even if he rose to a high position in the village, without the support of his family, relying solely on Masato's protection, he would at most be an ordinary, insignificant high-ranking official.

Unless this kid can rise to the rank of Double Flower Red Staff, which is even more difficult, how many people in the village have actually reached the rank of Double Flower Red Staff over the years? It's just Chiyo-sama, Kazekage-sama, and Shinto. Jie and Yusaori, taken individually, can only be counted as half a staff. They only count as a full staff together as a couple. So, at most, there are only four Double Flower Red Staff in the village. Which of these people isn't a super genius or a super strong person? Although this Kudo kid is said to have good talent, he is still far from being a super genius. Although he has a little reputation now, he will only be a Red Staff at most in the future. For their family, a Red Staff is rare, but it is not enough for them to marry their precious daughter to a commoner. But now that the deed is done, it is impossible for her to marry him. Only by letting this kid come to their door can they avoid losing face for their family.

However, they had to give Shinto face. After all, he was the strongest person in their village, their ace. If they didn't give him face, who knew if he would send his clan's boys to the front lines next time they went to war... Although their clan wasn't as small as the Yusa clan, they weren't like those studs from the Umekawa clan. If they really went to the front lines, there would be too many casualties... The Senju clan was the best example of this. Although they had Tsunade, one of the "Three Legendary Sannin," to carry them, they were just a once-powerful clan.

So the only solution he can think of now is to use his father as a scapegoat. His father was, after all, the first uncle who stood up for this guy, the First Hokage. With that connection, Shinto won't pressure him too much. And if Shinto can guarantee that this Kudo kid will have enough say in the higher-ups in the future, that would be even better. Now, who the hell doesn't know that the village is still dominated by their family? Three of the village's four double-flower red sticks are in their family. What's more, Sasori's talent is obvious to the naked eye, and he's basically the one destined to be the next Kazekage. For the next few decades, Sunagakure will still be in charge of their family. Ensuring that Kudo kid's say in the village is just a matter of a word.

Even though this kid will just be a commoner, his daughter's arrival won't bring shame to the Maochuan clan, right? There aren't many influential figures in the village right now. Yusako from the Meichuan Naito family is one of the two with some weight. Even if he were among the higher-ups, the rest of the families wouldn't have much influence, even though his sons and brothers are all good-for-nothings, and he's the only one with a red stick...

"...Hey! Chief Maochuan, you can rest assured about that. This kid's talent is obvious to the naked eye, and his future is promising. Within ten years, he'll definitely be a qualified core starter for the village. Otherwise, I wouldn't have taken him on as a disciple, right? My judgment and strength are directly proportional. You don't believe in this kid, but you don't believe in me? Look at handsome Sasori, I trained him to be a Jonin at the age of twelve..."

It has to be said that these old guys who've been in politics for so long are all incredibly good actors; it's a real shame they're not actors. Every hair on their bodies is a performance. If he'd been watching an art film in his past life and hadn't seen it before, he might have actually thought this old guy had let his dead father down...

This guy can portray marrying off his daughter as a political transaction and still move people to tears. His acting skills are almost on par with veteran actors like Hiruzen Sarutobi and Onoki.

However, Shinto didn't point it out. Unlike Konoha, where seniority was valued more than strength, Sunagakure, while not as militarily driven as Kumogakure, still had little influence in Sunagakure without real power. In Konoha, three of the "Konoha F4" were clerical workers, and one, Shimura Danzo, who was repeatedly defeated after becoming a warrior but returned to the village as the chief advisor, was an exception. Such a situation only occurred in Konoha; it was completely impossible in Sunagakure. Even though Umekawa Hakuchi, who had clashed fiercely with Shinto back then, seemed useless except for his loud voice, he was still a formidable warrior in his youth. He was just old and weak, and Shinto's provocation could have easily killed him. In his youth, he was a top-ranking member of the Umekawa clan, the number one fighter in the clan.

As for Conan's father, who will open six or seven gates in the future, there are really not many people in Sunagakure who can truly go toe-to-toe with him. Even Rasa is no match for him. His only drawback is probably that he is not long-lasting. After being a real man for five minutes, he will probably need to soak in a medicine bath for several months.

So, in the future, once "Conan's dad" can open six or seven gates, we'll boost his reputation. Just for those few minutes of being a true man, his voice will definitely be louder than Umekawa Naito's and Yusa Kadoya's. If, by any chance, he could open eight gates like Might Guy, even Chiyo would have to back off when she sees him. He almost unleashed the power of the finale; everyone who saw that would panic...

The future status of "Conan's father" is not something he needs to say. Besides, "Conan's father" is not an extreme talent like the green-skinned father and son. Without opening the door, he is just a Jonin with a very limited range. "Conan's father" has ninjutsu talent, but it is just covered by his obvious physical talent. Even without opening the door, he can easily take down a Red Stick. For a talent like this, whoever becomes the boss needs to be appeased.

I've never seen anyone complain that their village has too many talented people.

"Since Lord Shindou has said so, I personally have no objection. I will hold a meeting with the clan today to discuss their matter."

Although I really want to say that Sasori being able to kill a Jonin is just because he's awesome, it's none of your business!

However, considering the disparity in military strength between the two sides, it's probably best not to speak such blunt truths...

Since he had already gotten the answer he wanted, it would be stupid to object. However, although he was the clan head, there were still several clan elders in the clan. He couldn't make the decision on matters that concerned the clan's reputation and face on his own. Since Zhen Dou had given his guarantee, he thought that the clan elders would have no reason to refuse.

People who don't appreciate kindness won't last more than two episodes in this world, especially since Lady Chiyo is a renowned master poison master... Chief Maochuan's expression changed in a second, his face blooming like chrysanthemums, leaving the onlookers in awe. No wonder he's the head of the family; his face-changing skills are amazing!

641. Handsome Scorpion: This bastard is still so hard.

"Chief Maochuan is indeed very understanding. I often tell others that among all the people in Sunagakure, Chief Maochuan is the most humane! So, the matter is now resolved. You can discuss the dowry and bride price with Uncle Kudo and Auntie yourselves. I won't disturb your marriage negotiations any longer. Sigh! My nephew's matter is still unresolved, I'm exhausted..."

Since Chief Mao Chuan was being so kind, he figured he might as well give him a shout-out; after all, words don't cost anything. He stretched after saying that, gave "Conan's dad" a look—"That's all the help I can give you, teacher. How your married life turns out is up to you..."

Don't let the gentle and refined appearance of this girl from the Maochuan family fool you. In the Naruto world, women are completely different before and after marriage. Who knows if this gentle and refined girl will turn into a violent tomboy after marriage? In the Naruto world, the first wife is considered a curse. Sasori's father is a perfect example. Before marriage, he and Yusaori were a sweet and harmonious couple. Yusaori had always been a gentle girl; otherwise, Chiyo's sharp eye wouldn't have chosen her. After marriage, especially after Sasori's birth, Yusaori's violent genes gradually activated. Although she's not as domineering as Tsunade, who's always throwing a hammer, Sasori's father has still gotten beaten up quite a bit over the years. Their battles are relatively secretive, usually involving one or two soundproof barriers, but they can't hide from his awesome Observation Haki...

In short, marriage is a man's grave in the Naruto world!