In the days that followed.
Renya and Jiraiya, the master and disciple, buried their heads in writing.
Occasionally, they would exchange insights on writing.
Soon, Jiraiya's debut work came out.
But it was not the future bestseller "Make-Out Paradise", instead it was another little erotic book with a different title.
Jiraiya tentatively sought out a publisher.
The editor-in-chief skimmed through the content and thought it was decent, so they printed some copies and sent them to bookstores.
Although it was only his first book, it received a lot of love from readers.
This made Jiraiya feel he had great talent for writing.
Usually, when not on missions, he would go home and immerse himself in creation.
Occasionally, he would go peep at the women's bath.
Now it could no longer be called peeping — he gave it the nice name of "a writer's field research."
But once he was discovered, no matter how eloquently he explained, he still couldn't escape a brutal beating.
Renya was not as diligent as Jiraiya, only occasionally calming his mind to write some content.
The rest of the time he was slacking off.
But after several months passed, he was ready to publish.
So Renya released a romance novel through his own publishing company — "The Tyrannical Hokage Fell in Love with Me".
As for the other ideas in his mind, he would talk about them later when he had time.
Because someone secretly put in great effort to promote it, the book received the enthusiastic support of countless women in the village as soon as it was published.
For a time, the Hokage became the top marriage candidate pursued by numerous women.
By coincidence, the Third Hokage Danzo was still single.
Clan heads of major families all rushed to introduce the outstanding girls in their clans to Danzo.
...
Hokage Office.
Shimura Danzo stared at the "The Tyrannical Hokage Fell in Love with Me" on his desk, his expression grim.
Which bastard wrote this book!
Matchmakers were practically breaking down his door.
Every time he finished work and returned home, countless women would be waiting at his doorstep.
Coming from far away just to take a look at him.
Danzo felt he had never been so speechless in his life.
A romance novel had actually made him the best choice for countless women seeking a husband.
"Hahahaha—"
Sarutobi Hiruzen held the novel and laughed so hard he bent over.
"Danzo, can't you just say a line?"
"Woman, you have successfully drawn my attention?"
When he read the novel, he would unconsciously picture Danzo's face.
Every time he saw one of those scenes, he couldn't hold back his laughter.
The aloof, scheming Hokage-sama in the book… with Danzo's gloomy face?
Just imagining it ruined the scene.
What he said was undoubtedly hitting Danzo right in the face.
Danzo's already dark expression turned even darker.
He was speechless in anger.
Rage! Frostbite!
To think his mighty prestige as the Third Hokage of Konohagakure would be ruined by a romance novel.
The author of this book was definitely a spy sent by an enemy nation!
"Someone, find out who wrote this book. No matter who it is — bring them to me immediately!"
Shimura Danzo coldly ordered the Anbu.
He wanted the author to know the consequences of publicly mocking the Hokage.
"Danzo, isn't that too much?"
Sarutobi Hiruzen couldn't bear to put the book down, smiling as he tried to smooth things over.
He thought the book was great — the only problem was it was too easy to imagine Danzo's face.
Otherwise, no issues at all.
"Shut up!" Just seeing Hiruzen made Danzo furious.
This guy often used the book to tease him.
Completely treating him as the story's protagonist.
"I think it's well-written. Tsk tsk, the cold and tyrannical Hokage…"
Sarutobi Hiruzen said while sizing up Danzo in front of him.
"Danzo, I feel like you are exactly the prototype for the Hokage in the book…"
Before he could finish, Danzo cut him off in rage.
"That's enough, Hiruzen! If you're still reading novels during work hours — get out!"
This novel's author had made him lose reputation among his peers.
He must be severely punished!
Sarutobi Hiruzen immediately put the book down and began reviewing documents seriously.
Only… he couldn't suppress the smirk at the corner of his mouth.
As expected of the tyrannical Hokage-sama.
His style was indeed tyrannical.
He strongly suspected Danzo was the prototype for the book's protagonist, but before he could finish saying it, he was forcibly muted.
After work, he definitely had to find Renya and the others to discuss his discovery.
He wondered if his companions had read the novel?
If not, even better — they could gather and read it together.
Hmm, but they wouldn't invite Danzo.
...
Outside the Publishing House.
A few Anbu, having learned the identity of the author of "The Tyrannical Hokage Fell in Love with Me", were stunned in place.
What kind of joke was this!
The author of this book was actually Renya-sama!
They stood in the street, not knowing what to do.
"Captain, how about we go back and report to Hokage-sama?"
"That won't do. Hokage-sama said to bring the author to the office."
"Looks like we can only disturb Renya-sama…"
In the end, the Anbu decided to carry out the Hokage's command.
...
Senju Tobirama Residence.
Renya was in the study seriously writing.
Just then, the study door was gently knocked.
"Renya-sama, Hokage-sama has something to discuss with you."
Renya opened the door and saw three Anbu respectfully standing there.
"Danzo is looking for me? What for?"
"This… this…"
The three Anbu looked hesitant, until finally the squad captain stepped forward to explain.
"Renya-sama, the work you wrote caused Hokage-sama emotional turbulence, so he ordered us to find the author and bring them back."
Renya: "???"
What? He just wrote a romance novel on a whim.
Why did Danzo suddenly lose his temper?
Did he really see himself as the protagonist?!
Didn't expect that thick-eyebrowed Danzo would have such fantasies.
"Alright then, I'll go to the office."
Renya followed the three to the Hokage Office.
...
"Renya, why are you here?"
Danzo had no mind to bother with Renya. His gaze passed over him and landed on the Anbu captain.
"Didn't I order you to find the author of the novel?"
"Where is he?!"
The three Anbu, facing the Hokage's questioning, all turned to look at Renya.
"Oh hoh, this just got interesting."
Sarutobi Hiruzen set down his paperwork with a full gossip-eating expression.
He truly hadn't expected Renya to be the author!
No wonder the Hokage in the book was portrayed exactly like Danzo.
Danzo's pupils shrank sharply — a bad feeling rising in his heart.
"The author of this book…"
He pointed at "The Tyrannical Hokage Fell in Love with Me" on the desk.
"That's right, I am the author of that book." Renya said proudly. "How is it? I think I wrote it pretty well?"
"Good. Very good!" Sarutobi Hiruzen quickly praised.
"You brat!" Danzo glared at Renya with a dark face.
He hadn't expected this damned author to be Renya!
Damn it!
If it were anyone else, they would definitely experience the wrath of the Hokage.
But the one standing before him… was Renya.
It felt like punching cotton — unbearably frustrating.
"Hehehe, it's very exciting, right? Easy to immerse yourself, right?"
"I admit, the protagonist in the book is indeed modeled after you — but only a little."
Renya began to explain his creative process.
Danzo's face stayed black and he remained silent.