The Hyuga Main Family.
Inside her room, Hinata was looking intently at a book titled "Havoc in Heaven," her head bowed.
The exciting plot of the story captivated her.
She gently closed the book and rested her chin on her hand, gazing at the moon outside the window.
"Young lady, it's getting late, you should go to sleep."
Outside the door, the servant Hiashi entered with a basin of hot water.
Hinata nodded slightly and sat down by the bed.
"Auntie Natsu, have you read Su Mu's books?"
"I have to take care of you and Hanabi every day, where would I find time to read?"
Hiashi took off Hinata's socks and gently placed her feet into the water.
"Ah..."
Hinata let out a soft cry, "Auntie Natsu, the water is a bit hot..."
"Let me add some cold water."
While washing her feet, Hinata held the book "Havoc in Heaven" in her arms.
Hiashi suddenly asked, "Young lady, what kind of person is this storyteller, Su Mu?"
She was curious to know what the person who captivated Hinata looked like.
Hearing Hiashi's question, Hinata narrowed her eyes, a smile unconsciously appearing on her lips. "Su Mu can tell so many wonderful stories, he must be a very talented person."
"In his books, every character has their own unique personality."
"Zhong Shan, who pursues immortality, establishes an supreme heavenly dynasty, gathers worldly fortune, purges his own karma, and thus resists heavenly might to create heaven and earth."
"Lin Zhengying, Uncle Seven, who can summon spirits and drive corpses, distinguishes between good and evil, walking the great path, slaying demons and monsters."
"But, my favorite is Sun Wukong from 'Havoc in Heaven'."
Hinata spoke with more and more enthusiasm, completely forgetting about sleeping.
"How many ancient methods are there for cultivating immortality? Learning them leads to boundless transformations."
"He did not stay long in the Heavenly Palace, for generations of human kings have passed down his legend."
"Even a hundred thousand heavenly soldiers could not withstand his divine might..."
Hearing Hinata's recitation, Hiashi was also deeply captivated. "Young lady, you are also very talented."
Hinata's cheeks immediately turned red. "This is not my creation; it is a line about Sun Wukong that Su Mu left in the book 'Havoc in Heaven.' How about that, isn't it amazing?"
"The most important thing is, I heard others say that his appearance is very handsome, and he is young, probably not much older than me."
Hiashi heard this and laughed. "No wonder, young lady, you are so fascinated by this Su Mu."
"Auntie Natsu, I admire Su Mu's talent, not his appearance."
Hinata said very seriously.
Young hearts are as deep as wine, and maidenly feelings are always poetic.
Naturally, she hoped that Su Mu, whom she admired in her heart, was as perfect as the rumors said.
"Heh heh, young lady, your eyes are already sparkling with affection!"
Hiashi sat in front of Hinata and said with a smile.
Instantly, Hinata shyly lowered her head. "Hmph, Auntie Natsu, you are mocking me."
"The key is that you haven't read Su Mu's books."
"If you truly understood him, you wouldn't laugh at me like this."
"You can take this copy of 'Havoc in Heaven' to read."
Hinata said, handing the book she was holding to Hiashi.
She believed that after Hiashi finished reading, she would definitely have a new perspective on Su Mu.
"Young lady, this is your favorite book, I'll pass."
Hiashi wiped Hinata's feet clean and prepared to get up and leave.
Hinata suddenly stopped her. "You don't understand, people who love books usually buy three copies when they find one they like."
"One for collection, one for reading, and one for gifting."
"The one in my hand is for gifting, so take it back with peace of mind and read it, hehe."
Hiashi heard this theory for the first time and smiled slightly. "Then I'll accept it."
It was perfect, as she might not be able to sleep later and could read it.
It would also be convenient to understand the story of "Havoc in Heaven" and what kind of person Su Mu really was.
She naturally thought Hinata's praise for Su Mu was a bit exaggerated; there were many excellent people in the Hyuga family.
Could this Su Mu be more outstanding than Neji, the genius of the Hyuga clan?
Although Su Mu's reputation had grown in the ninja world recently, he was ultimately just a storyteller.
Hinata was the only hope of the main family.
If the clan head knew what Hinata had been doing these days, he would surely fly into a rage.
Compared to reading these storybooks, diligent training seemed more important.
"I hope young lady won't be too disappointed if she meets Su Mu in the future."
Closing the door, Hiashi sighed helplessly and left.
Konoha Village.
Su Mu had been searching the streets for several hours, and the sky was gradually darkening.
The number of pedestrians on the street was decreasing.
He returned to Ichiraku Ramen and sat dejectedly at a table.
"Young man, I've seen you wandering around for hours. Are you looking for someone?"
Uncle Ichiraku wiped his hands on his apron and slowly walked over.
"Yes, a girl. I've searched everywhere I could think of, but I still haven't seen her."
Su Mu sighed helplessly.
Hearing this, Uncle Ichiraku suddenly remembered Chang'e, who had worked at his shop last night.
"The girl you're talking about, I think I have some impression of her."
"She waited here all day yesterday. I saw she hadn't eaten anything all day, so I made her a bowl of ramen."
"However, when I went to the storeroom to get ingredients, she suddenly disappeared..."
"Young man, many people have gone missing in Konoha at night recently, you should be careful too."
"Especially outsiders, dozens of them have disappeared in just a few days."
Hearing Uncle Ichiraku's words, Su Mu's heart was filled with a bad premonition.
At this critical juncture, someone going missing surely had something to do with Danzo.
Perhaps Chang'e was kidnapped by people he arranged.
Bastard!
Furious, Su Mu slammed his fist onto the table, startling Uncle Ichiraku.
"If you have something on your mind, you can tell me. I don't close until late."
Uncle Ichiraku placed a bowl of hot soup in front of Su Mu.
Su Mu smiled slightly at Uncle Ichiraku. "Sorry, I do have something on my mind, but it's more comfortable to solve it directly than to talk about it."
Suddenly, Su Mu noticed a book on Uncle Ichiraku's counter: a side story to "Eternal Life" titled "Gonggong Angrily Collides with Buzhou Mountain."
Uncle Ichiraku seemed to notice Su Mu's gaze and happily picked up the book, placing it in front of him.
"Have you read Su Mu's books too?"
"They are very interesting! Out of ten people who come to eat here every day, at least nine are discussing the stories he tells."
"If you haven't read them, it's truly a pity. I'll give this book to you!"
Su Mu felt a warmth in his heart. He shook his head slightly and said, "What do you think if Su Mu came here to tell stories himself?"
Ichiraku heard this and burst into hearty laughter. "Dreams are beautiful, but reality is cruel! Hahaha!"
"How could Su Mu possibly come here to tell stories? Young man, you are indeed joking."
Su Mu did not respond to Uncle Ichiraku. He stood up, lifted the curtain, and walked directly into the depths of the village.