A Shinobi's Take on this Wonderful World

An Ideal Shattering Explosion

Yunyun lay on her bed, face buried underneath a fluffy pillow. She hadn't left her room for hours, not since that horrible revelation.

She wasn't mad at anyone, this was simply how her clan was. She had trouble understanding their motivations, but she loved them all nonetheless.

No, she could only blame herself for not squashing the misunderstanding from the get go, and then falling for it herself.

'Ugh... I'm so embarrassed I just want to die...'

The look on Naruto's face after she'd so audaciously made such an announcement, in front of the village no less! It was just so embarrassing...

How could she face him now? What was she going to say now that the cat was out of the bag and she ran away like a coward?

But in spite of the embarrassment, Yunyun still wanted to go on more adventures with Naruto.

When was the last time they'd gone on a quest together? Also, with Naruto's name cleared and strength acknowledged, they'd be able to finally go on that tough quest with the Griffin and Manticore!

Yunyun giggled at the thought of Naruto's reaction when they'd inevitably face those powerful monsters.

"W-what am I still doing here!? I need to apologize to Naruto-san!"

Tossing the pillow into the air, Yunyun jumped out of bed and ran to her door. Swinging it open, she was surprised to see father's startled face. He looked like he was about to knock.

"Oh, Yunyun! I was just about to ask if you wanted to join me on a late-night patrol. Did you sense my intent? Is your blood boiling with excitement at the aspect of slaying monsters with your dear father?"

Hiropon asked while flipping his cape in a dramatic fashion.

"Oh, umm... That sounds fun, father. But there's something I need to take care of first!"

Yunyun replied and started making her way down the hallway.

Hiropon looked surprised at his daughter's quick dismissal of his offer, as monster hunting as a family was one of her favorite things to do.

A knowing smile etched onto the chief's face.

"Ah, I see. My little girl sure has grown... To think she's at that age to attempt a night raid on her beloved."

"!?"

Yunyun nearly fell down the stairs upon hearing her father's comment. She turned back with a flushed face.

"We are NOT doing this again, father!"

-After completely explaining each and every painful detail of the misunderstanding regarding the prophecy, Hiropon looked at his daughter with a raised eyebrow.

"What are you talking about, daughter? Of course I knew it was one of Arue's manuscripts."

"Eh?"

Yunyun balked. Did she just hear her father right? Surely there was something wrong with her hearing just now. Did Megumin use her Explosion magic just now that interfered with her ears?

Come to think of it, that girl hadn't used her Explosion magic yet today which was a concern in itself.

"That's right. After reading the prophecy, my Crimson Demon blood simply ignited at the prospect of such a telling story being inspired by the life of my daughter. Hahaha!"

Hiropon continued with a hearty laugh.

Yunyun's left eye twitched as she stared at her father.

"B-but what about the trials? Your blessing? The grandchild!?"