Ino was a smart child and immediately understood.
Right now, Nojuro Ryun was writing stories about the Uchiha clan. So, in the future, Nojuro Ryun could naturally also write about other clans of Konoha, even stories about the Hokages.
When that time came, if the Yamanaka family wanted to have a good reputation, they would naturally need to build a good relationship with Nojuro Ryun.
Ino had no resistance at all to such social niceties. Instead, she blinked her beautiful emerald green eyes, linking her current mission with the task of getting along well with Nojuro Ryun.
Having figured everything out, she blinked at her grandmother.
Yamanaka Mayu also revealed a knowing smile. The grandmother and granddaughter had reached an agreement in the span of a few breaths.
Although Ryun could not understand what this grandmother and granddaughter pair had communicated, he understood that the elderly woman from the Yamanaka family before him had already seen through Ryun's potential to write a Hokage biography.
One could only say, as expected of a member of the Yamanaka family. Their minds are clever and they can see through people's hearts.
"If such a day comes in the future, I will definitely faithfully write the beautiful stories of the Yamanaka family."
Ryun appropriately agreed, which made the atmosphere among the three people even more harmonious.
"Then I thank you in advance, Nojuro-kun. Coincidentally, I also have some stories related to the Uchiha family here, hoping they can be useful for your writing."
"Then I am truly grateful to you."
Ryun picked up the brush and began recording Yamanaka Mayu's stories.
What surprised Ryun was that she actually recounted the details of the day Uchiha Madara left Konoha.
Truly worthy of being from the Yamanaka family. They know enough details about some of Konoha's secrets.
Although Ryun's book had already been tested through three world lines, given the opportunity to further perfect his book, Ryun naturally would not let this chance pass, as this was, after all, his main job now.
In the blink of an eye, an afternoon passed.
Just as Ino was starting to yawn, her golden ponytail swaying left and right with her stretching, Yamanaka Mayu spoke, looking slightly tired. "Let's stop here, Nojuro-kun. I hope these stories are useful to you."
"This is a huge help, Grandma Mayu."
Ryun called Yamanaka Mayu 'Grandma' without any awkwardness. His voice was even clear and crisp, making Yamanaka Mayu's gaze towards Ryun grow three parts more affectionate.
On the side, Ino pouted. Why did she feel her grandmother was about to be taken away?
Before she could dispel her own emotions, the finger-pointing from her grandmother already landed on her head.
"Alright, look at your posture, no proper way of sitting. How will you get married in the future?"
"I..."
Before Ino could retort, Yamanaka Mayu continued, "I still need to go back to prepare dinner for your grandfather. From now on, you accompany Nojuro-kun."
"Huh? Of course I'm going back with you. Why should I accompany him!"
"Grandma, you're letting me be alone with a boy. Are you really at ease?"
Ino grumbled, but this emotion was an act, because now was when her mission truly began.
"Of course I trust Nojuro-kun's character. After all, I have already seen Nojuro-kun's book and his handwriting. It's enough to prove his gentle and kind-hearted nature."
"I'm letting you stay because there's something I want you to do."
Yamanaka Mayu whispered into Ino's ear. Ino also appropriately cast her gaze towards Ryun, trying to arouse his curiosity.
Ryun just wanted to laugh. So the main event was finally starting?
It must have been hard for this grandmother and granddaughter pair, going through such a big roundabout way just to get along well with him.
However, the harmonious atmosphere among the three people earlier wasn't entirely an act either. Because of Ryun's writing ability, the elderly Yamanaka Mayu genuinely wanted to build a good relationship with Ryun.
Ino also understood this. After seeing off her grandmother, Ino walked back with a beaming smile.
Her elbows resting on the desk, her hands cupping her cheeks, wearing a smug smiley face. Her emerald green eyes reflected the figure of Ryun writing with a brush.
"Is there something else? Planning to stay for dinner?"
"Although I don't mind treating you to a meal, the dinner here only has rice, grilled fish, and miso soup. Is that okay?"
Yamanaka Ino pursed her lips and said, "I'm not a glutton like Sakura. I didn't come here to mooch a meal off you either."
"Just now, my grandmother told me she discovered a secret of yours."
"Now confess honestly, and I can help you keep this secret, even help you solve the trouble."
"Otherwise... hmph."
Yamanaka Ino looked like she had Ryun figured out.
Only after an afternoon of staying together could Yamanaka Ino conveniently speak to Ryun in this tone.
The one thing she didn't consider was that after this afternoon spent together, everyone's relationship had become surprisingly good.
Ryun turned his head to look at Yamanaka Ino. Although Yamanaka Ino was only 12 years old now, her pretty face combined with the blonde hair and blue eyes she would grow into a great beauty.
Before crossing over, Ryun also liked girls of Ino's style the most. This made Ryun unable to resist wanting to tease Ino at this moment.
So Ryun changed his expression in an instant, bringing out a bit of the demeanor from his simulations as the Kazekage's advisor, while also making a hand seal pose.
"So you discovered it. Then it seems I cannot let you leave."
"Sorry, Ino. I originally wanted to be friends..."
"Ninja Art: Heavenly Burial Technique!"
Ino was startled by the aura Ryun suddenly radiated. Killing intent was something that truly existed in the ninja world.
Especially when she saw Ryun start forming hand seals, Ino was so scared she directly leapt backwards while preparing to use the Substitution Technique.
Only when she saw Ryun forming seals haphazardly, his fingers even getting tangled, did she realize she had been tricked.
"Pfft, haha!"
Ryun laughed heartily, laughing so hard he fell off the chair.
Ino, who was originally annoyed at being tricked, also couldn't help but giggle at being fooled. Then the two of them stared at each other wide-eyed and burst into laughter again.
Ryun rubbed his waist and tried to get up by leaning on the table. Seeing this, Ino generously grabbed Ryun's hand and pulled him up, saying, "We're even now. Next, we should talk about serious business."
Ryun looked at the system prompt symbol appearing before his eyes and somewhat reluctantly let go of Ino's hand, saying, "What exactly is the secret? I'm also very curious."
"You actually awakened chakra, right?" Ino was direct and straightforward this time.
The smile on Ryun's face froze. Of course, this was also his act.
"Alright, alright, don't be nervous. It's not a big deal anyway."
"You're not the only person among Konoha's ordinary people who has chakra. It's just that your chakra amount is relatively large. You should have become a ninja."
Ryun put his hand on his chest, pretending to be surprised as he said, "Is the perception of the Yamanaka family this sharp?"
"Of course. We are the Yamanaka family!"
Ino proudly puffed out her chest. Ryun also gave a thumbs-up and said, "Truly worthy of being the 'Boar' representative among the Ino-Shika-Cho trio!"
As soon as Ryun finished speaking, Ino's fist was already knocking on his shoulder, accompanied by Ino's voice, "I am not a boar!"
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