Hearing Ryun's words, the shock in Mito Uzumaki's eyes gradually turned sharp.
However, this sharpness was not directed at Ryun, but at those who sought to harm Nawaki.
"What is your basis for this? What intelligence led you to suspect that Nawaki is in danger?"
This question made Ryun fall silent. His initial plan was not to reveal this at all, so he had not prepared any excuses.
But as he interacted more with these people, he ultimately felt a sense of compassion.
"I cannot answer your question. As I said before, if you trust me, then do as I say."
Ryun first shook his head, then gave his final warning.
Nawaki's personality was similar to Naruto's. Neither was the type to listen to advice.
Ryun knew that no matter how much he warned him, it would be useless. He had already realized this during their previous A-rank mission.
As for powerful individuals like Orochimaru and Tsunade, they were too confident in themselves. Not only might they ignore his warnings, but he also risked bringing trouble upon himself.
After careful consideration, only Mito Uzumaki was likely to listen and had the ability to restrain Nawaki.
"Lastly, Grandma Mito, please keep this conversation confidential. Do not reveal it to a third person."
Ryun gave a slight bow and then left directly.
Mito Uzumaki opened her mouth but ultimately did not stop him from leaving.
Ryun had only warned her that Nawaki was in danger, but her grandson was still safe for now. She still had time to think of countermeasures.
The seriousness of the boy's warning did not seem like a childish joke or baseless speculation. Mito believed there might truly be malicious individuals plotting against Nawaki.
Though she was very curious about how Ryun knew this and where his intelligence came from.
Unfortunately, he refused to say, and there was nothing Mito could do about it.
Ryun and Kushina arrived together at Yunkā Flower Shop. However, as soon as they reached the shop, they saw a middle-aged woman walking out, muttering angrily.
"Not even a single wreath, and only a few chrysanthemums. The whole shop is full of flashy flowers. I wanted to buy more chrysanthemums for a grave visit, but there's nothing. What a terrible flower shop."
"I'm very sorry, very sorry. It's just that all the chrysanthemums are sold out today. The good ones were picked out not long ago." Asuka Uchiha apologized as she escorted the customer out.
"Mom."
"Auntie."
"Ah, you two came together." Seeing them, Asuka immediately brightened up.
Inside the flower shop, Ryun listened to Asuka explain the situation and couldn't help but smirk.
"Hah, didn't someone say they would never sell funeral flowers or white flowers? Now look what happened."
Before opening the flower shop, Ryun had suggested that Asuka focus on selling wreaths, funeral flowers, and flowers for hospital visits. But he had been soundly beaten by his mother for that idea.
Asuka insisted on fancy flowers, specializing in love flowers, indoor decoration flowers, and festive flowers.
The reality proved that his mother was not cut out for business. The first batch of flowers nearly left her bankrupt.
If not for his substantial writing income, which gave her room to make mistakes, she might have closed the shop within half a month.
"You dare laugh at your mother now? Do you have a death wish?"
Asuka smiled as she pinched his ear.
"Ow, ow, ow, Mom, let go."
"Serves you right."
Kushina also learned what schadenfreude meant. Seeing Ryun get scolded was hilarious to her.
"But recently, many people are buying chrysanthemums for funerals and carnations for hospital visits. I never expected your business sense to be this sharp. You knew what people here needed before the shop even opened."
Asuka couldn't help but praise her son, leaving Kushina utterly confused.
"It will only increase." Ryun murmured.
If his mother were smarter and negotiated with nearby flower farmers, monopolizing or manipulating the flower market, she could earn even more.
But Ryun didn't want her to overwork herself. Money was just a means to an end for him, so he didn't plan to help her expand aggressively.
Having a flower shop to pass the time and avoid boredom was enough.
"By the way, a shinobi delivered a beautiful, ornate long sword. He said it was something you requested and left it here for me to pass to you."
Asuka then took out an elegant long case.
The moment Ryun saw it, he knew it must have been sent by Orochimaru.
Yunkā Flower Shop was very close to Orochimaru's residence, both near Konoha's cemetery.
Opening the case, Ryun took out a black long sword.
The blade was single-edged with a straight back, resembling the Kusanagi Sword used by Sasuke. (Japanese does not distinguish between swords and blades.)
The black scabbard contained a gleaming silver blade. The entire sword was forged from a special, valuable metal capable of conducting chakra.
"What a beautiful sword!" Kushina's eyes sparkled.
Ryun fully unsheathed the blade. The cold, sharp glint was intimidating, clearly indicating its extreme sharpness.
He instinctively swung the sword, and a large bouquet of flowers in front of him was instantly severed, the cut surface perfectly smooth.
"An excellent blade."
Ryun couldn't help but praise it, a satisfied smile appearing on his face.
But before he could rejoice for long, he suddenly sensed a chilling "killing intent" from behind.
"This bouquet was reserved by a customer. Do you know how expensive it is? And you used it to test your sword?"
Asuka's voice came from behind, so cold it sent shivers down Ryun's spine.
As expected, screams soon echoed from Yunkā Flower Shop.
Not long after.
Ryun took Asuka and Kushina to a high-end barbecue restaurant.
They planned to have barbecue tonight. Ryun had eaten here once before and found the taste quite good.
"The food here is so expensive." Asuka grumbled as she looked at the menu.
Even though their family was well-off now, dining at such an expensive place still felt extravagant to her.
Not long ago, she had been a frugal housewife, hesitant to spend money on anything.
Sudden wealth had not yet changed her spending habits.
"What's so expensive about it? It's not your money anyway. Besides, Kushina and I are still growing. Shouldn't a mother let her children eat meat?" Ryun teased.
"Eat, eat, eat as much as you want. Nana, eat to your heart's content later. This guy has a lot of savings. No need to hold back."
Asuka first rolled her eyes at him, then smiled and instructed Kushina.
"O... okay."
Kushina blushed, her mind stuck on the words "a mother."
'Is Auntie also my mom? Is Ryun implying something? So embarrassing.'
"Sure, go ahead and try to eat me broke."
Ryun looked indifferent, even pulling out a thick wallet.
The waitress nearby widened her eyes. The wallet was large and bulging, clearly indicating the young man's substantial wealth.