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Joy, happiness, anticipation...
The emotions contained in her smile were something Kaguya could hardly comprehend.
Even with such a busy schedule, Yalin maintained the same frequency of visits to the Divine Tree, without ever changing it.
Is he persistent, or stubbornly unrepentant?
Kaguya Otsutsuki was puzzled by this; she couldn't understand the natives of this planet.
To be precise, it is that they cannot understand an individual named Yalin.
However... Kaguya looked at the figure on the mountaintop and listened to the melodious flute music, and her originally icy expression unconsciously melted a little.
In just six months, the young man grew much taller, and his originally very youthful appearance gradually became handsome.
It could be said that she noticed every single change in the other person.
Having witnessed Yarin's growth and transformation firsthand, Kaguya felt a strange, indescribable feeling in her heart.
If she were in the current era, someone would definitely tell her that this satisfaction comes from raising a child.
Of course, even if you told Kaguya, she would just scoff.
How could the noble Otsutsuki clan harbor such inexplicable feelings towards the natives?
Even if I pay attention to Yalin, it's just a pastime when I'm bored.
Kaguya Otsutsuki thought so.
"Thank you for listening, Kaguya-sama. I hope this flute music did not disturb you. If it brought you any pleasure, it would be my honor."
As Kaguya's thoughts wandered, dawn quietly arrived.
Yalin hung the flute at his waist and smiled as he bid farewell to Kaguya.
His musical talent was truly remarkable; in just half a month, his flute playing skills had reached a professional level, far surpassing that of ordinary people.
No wonder the notes are so arrogant and abstract; there's definitely a reason for it.
Kaguya did not respond.
Yalin was already used to this. He bowed to the sacred tree and turned to leave.
Upon returning to the capital, he didn't have much time to rest.
Whether it's writing and popularizing basic knowledge manuals such as "Basic Farmland Manual 1.3", "Common Sense of Life 1.5", and "Comprehensive Guide to Common Diseases 1.4", or dealing with the continuous influx of refugees seeking refuge in the Forest Kingdom, Yalin has to take care of everything.
In just six months, the population of the entire Forest Kingdom reached a staggering 50,000, making it a top power in the Warring States period.
Rapid population growth has both advantages and disadvantages, but it undoubtedly adds a lot of jobs, and all aspects need to be coordinated.
Even though Yalin promoted several capable individuals, he was still extremely busy. This made him experience the same feeling he had when Zhuge Liang launched his Northern Expeditions.
Talent! I need more talent!
If he hadn't been physically stronger than most people, he probably would have died suddenly.
After Yalin took two steps back, he seemed to remember something and turned back to look at the divine tree, his expression sincere.
"Lord Kaguya, I am very grateful for the dragon you sent me before. It is of great significance to me."
When Yalin first saw this Western-style dragon, he couldn't help but be shocked. How could there be such a thing in the Naruto world?
However, upon closer reflection, Deidara's clay dragon must have a prototype.
Could it be that dragons went extinct within the last thousand years?
Whether it was the battle between Kaguya Otsutsuki and her two sons, or the battle between Ashura and Indra, both were enough to cause biological extinction.
It wouldn't be surprising if dragons were to become extinct, or even if the continent were to sink.
Of course, the appearance of the dragon put a lot of pressure on Yalin.
Even though his strength has been constantly improving during this period, this giant dragon is a noble dragon-type and flying-type. If a real fight were to break out, Yalin couldn't possibly fly up and hammer the dragon, could he?
However, after getting to know the other party, Yalin found that it was as docile as a cat, and would occasionally tremble when it looked in the direction of the divine tree. He immediately understood the cause and effect.
Regardless of Kaguya's motives, this help was genuine.
Kaguya watched Ayrin's movements with a calm gaze, but a smile involuntarily crept onto her lips.
Volume 1: Chapter 24: The End of Phase One
"Winning over Princess Kaguya is a long and arduous task."
After leaving the sacred tree, Yalin sighed.
What exactly is it about the Emperor that makes him so charming? Why was Kaguya so captivated by him at first sight? It makes absolutely no sense.
Or perhaps this Princess Kaguya isn't the one from the anime, but rather a true celibate?
If that's the case, it's far too difficult.
However, the fact that Kaguya Otsutsuki was willing to help him is already a huge step forward, proving that his efforts over the past six months have not been in vain.
For an ordinary person, let alone asking her for help, they would be grateful if they weren't casually thrown away.
Rounding up, we can conclude that Princess Kaguya harbored feelings for him.
The progress bar has risen significantly from zero, and victory is just around the corner.
Yalin lowered his head slightly as he thought about it, and his mood lightened considerably.
As long as the other party doesn't activate Infinite Tsukuyomi, everything else is negotiable. All his actions so far have been for this purpose.
Assuming a happy ending, feelings should be allowed to develop naturally; Yalin will not force anything.
Whether it's family ties, romantic love, or friendship, he can accept them all.
As the daimyo who led the Forest Country forward, ordinary people felt awe and admiration for him.
Yalin's identity has already determined that these emotions that ordinary people possess are difficult for him to truly experience.
In this respect, she is somewhat similar to Kaguya. Therefore, the words spoken in front of the Divine Tree to close the distance are not entirely false.
"Tsk, being sentimental isn't my style." Yalin indulged his emotions for a moment before suppressing his feelings.
With time running out and the task ahead heavy, it's more practical to focus on developing and enhancing our strength before unifying the world.
......
"Lord Yalin, you're back! The hot water is ready, and the bedding is made. Please get some rest."
After returning to Daimyo Prefecture, Aino had already brought water for Yalin to wash up.
The other maids also did their jobs well, and even the clothes to be changed were scented, showing meticulous care.
The nearly six months they had spent together were enough for the maids of the Daming Mansion to understand Yalin's routines and make preparations in advance.
Of course, even though they knew that Yalin was famous and often went to the sacred tree and didn't return all night, no one dared to ask him why.
Aino knew some of the inside story, mainly because she had served as Kaguya's maid in the anime version.
If Princess Kaguya were to ever feel restless and wish to travel the human world, then Aino would be her most suitable guide.
Of course, making Kaguya kneel down like in the anime... Yalin couldn't imagine such a scene; it was simply too outrageous.
It can only be said that the emperor must have a protagonist's halo, which is why this wasn't highlighted.
If he were even a little more sane and had a more resolute personality, the history of the entire ninja world would probably have been completely rewritten.
This is truly a classic example of squandering a winning hand.
When Yalin finished bathing and resting, he left the bedroom again, looking neat and handsome with a unique air about him.
After turning on triple speed daily, even a very short rest is enough for him.
"Lord Yalin, the dragon is demanding to see you, or he'll go on strike."
While Yalin was handling government affairs, Aino hurriedly spoke from outside the door, her tone somewhat helpless.
"What happened to that guy?" Yalin stopped what he was doing and asked curiously.
After all, it's a super useful tool, so it's only right to pay more attention to it.
It says that the current compensation is not commensurate with the effort put in.
As a noble dragon, one cannot lose one's dignity. Therefore, one must rest at least three days a week and demands a large amount of gold as payment.
Finally, it strongly desired to find a dragon as a mate. "Aino replied quickly.
“Tell it it can rest one day a week, and as for the gold…” Yalin calculated the current wages of the miners, multiplied that by one hundred to convert it into gold. He then told Aino the specific amount.
"Currently, the monthly salary for Yueyi Lin is this amount, no more."
"As for a dragon mate... let it find one itself!" Yalin said with a dark expression. He himself didn't even have a partner yet, so how could he have time to breed this giant lizard?
However, the dragon's intelligence was still beyond his expectations to make such a request.
The dragon must have read quite a few of the textbooks written by Yalin during this time, and has also gained a deep understanding of their principles.
That's why I dared to make these demands.
Although it was originally given as a gift after Kaguya beat it up.
But Yalin wasn't some kind of demon, so a cooperation agreement was still signed with him.
There needs to be a reward to motivate it; relying solely on Kaguya's remaining power to exploit it is not a sustainable strategy. If this dragon were to one day decide to take everyone down with it, the losses would be enormous.
Aino instructed a samurai to relay Ayrin's words, while Ayrin continued working, still somewhat strained. (〆1铃《一死儛揪4拔y 〩/*々e-已〥)
TNND, a dragon is an expert in the broken window theory, using it to demand expected rewards.
In the vast Kingdom of Forest, the person with the highest intelligence is actually a giant dragon. Is that reasonable?
If this were a human, he would definitely be the kind of talent that Yalin needs; for a dragon, he is still too advanced.
All I can say is that natural energy is truly amazing in unlocking animal intelligence.
"Lord Ayrin, the dragon has agreed." A quarter of an hour later, Aino said this.
This is only natural; this dragon is incredibly cunning, and the price Yalin offered was exactly what it expected.
The other party also understood that they couldn't go too far, otherwise they would be killed by Yalin and have nowhere to seek justice.
They had sparred once before, and the result was that unless the dragon ascended to heaven and never came down, it would be completely crushed by Yalin.