"Yo, Village Chief Washizu, long time no see." After Yuuko entered Higi Village, he quickly found Village Chief Washizu.
Washizu didn't even look up, waving his hand impatiently:
"Why is someone else here? Didn't I already say the village doesn't welcome outsiders? Don't bother me..."
Midway through his sentence, Washizu belatedly let out an "Hmm?"
"This voice, why does it sound so familiar..."
When he turned his head, he realized the person was someone he knew, and he showed a surprised expression:
"It's you, Little Brother Yuuko. You actually came back."
Washizu naturally remembered Yuuko.
After all, during the Vision Hunt Decree, Yuuko lived in this village for a while and helped the village quite a bit.
He even helped him conceal the fact that the village bought food from pirates.
He was a very good young man.
Seeing Washizu was the same as before, Yuuko said, "Village Chief, what's been going on lately? Why did I hear that the village started excluding outsiders?"
Hearing this, Washizu sighed helplessly:
"It's mainly because of the food shortage issue before. Back then, because I accepted too many people from Inazuma, many original villagers went hungry. Now the people in the village have strong opinions about Inazuma, so naturally, I don't dare accept Inazumans anymore."
After speaking, Washizu added, "Besides, the war is over, so there's no need to accept them."
"So that's how it is." Yuuko nodded.
This matter couldn't really be blamed on Washizu, much less the villagers of Higi Village.
After all, the war caused by the Vision Hunt Decree had already given these villagers a bad impression of Inazuma.
At that time, because they accepted too many refugees fleeing Inazuma, the village had even fallen into a state of famine.
After those events, it was impossible for the original residents of Higi Village not to develop hostility towards Inazuma.
It was perfectly normal for them to start rejecting Inazumans after the war ended.
To change this, there was no other way than to let time pass and slowly fade the hatred in the hearts of the villagers.
"Forget it, I can't manage this matter. Village Chief Washizu, I came today because I want to stay in the village for one night. Can you arrange some accommodation for me?"
After speaking, Yuuko prepared to pull Mora out of his pocket.
However, Washizu stopped this action:
"There's no need for Mora or anything like that, Little Brother Yuuko. You did a favor for my Higi Village. If I still took your money, it would violate righteousness."
Now, Washizu wouldn't accept money anyway.
After all, he no longer needed to spend money buying food from pirates.
"However..." Washizu started looking towards Kamisato Ayaka and Yae Miko, who were anxiously waiting outside the village:
"Those two must be Little Brother Yuuko's friends, too. They look like Inazumans. Little Brother Yuuko is fine since he's familiar with the villagers, but those two might..."
Yuuko had already considered this issue, so he smiled:
"Just say they are my family. If the villagers know this, they shouldn't object to them staying, right?"
This was Yuuko's idea.
There was definitely no problem with him staying in Higi Village, as he had become familiar with the villagers during his previous stay.
But Kamisato Ayaka and Yae Miko might face resistance from the villagers.
In order to allow them to stay naturally, Yuuko planned to fake their identities as his family members.
After Yuuko said this, Washizu began looking at him with a strange gaze:
"I didn't realize it! You look harmless on the outside, yet you managed to marry two such beautiful wives..."
"Ahem ahem..." Yuuko coughed a few times and quickly explained:
"Village Chief, don't misunderstand. Those two are my friends."
"Is that so?" Washizu looked suspiciously at Yuuko twice, then said:
"Well, never mind. If you say they are Little Brother Yuuko's family, then no villagers should object to them staying."
"However, I suggest saying that one of the women is your wife. That way, it would be better."
"That makes sense." Yuuko smiled and lowered his head: "Thank you, Village Chief Washizu."
Washizu waved his hand:
"Don't mention it. After all, you helped the village quite a bit before. If I couldn't even solve this small matter, I would be too ashamed of that kindness."
Just like that, the accommodation issue for the night was temporarily solved... Outside the village, Kamisato Ayaka and Yae Miko were still anxiously waiting.
If Yuuko hadn't instructed them not to act rashly beforehand, they probably would have rushed in by now.
Yae Miko, needless to say, already placed Yuuko first in her heart.
Even Kamisato Ayaka was filled with worry at this moment, her small hands clenched into fists.
"Lady Yae, Mr. Yuuko has been inside for a long time. Will everything really be alright?"
Yae Miko rested her chin on her hand, pondering:
"There shouldn't be too big of a problem. After all, this village only rejects outsiders; they shouldn't resort to hurting people. But I am indeed worried about Little Qian's safety."
After speaking, Yae Miko helplessly waved her hand:
"However... Little Qian is a man, after all, and sometimes men are like this—they value face. If we rush in, it would make him lose face..."
"But, if something really does happen, I will definitely barge in and cause a huge scene."
When saying this, a faint purple light flickered in Yae Miko's eyes.
Listening to these words and seeing Yae Miko's cold expression.
For some reason, a sense of defiance arose in Kamisato Ayaka's heart.
Because of this defiance, Kamisato Ayaka puffed out her cheeks and said:
"If anything happens, I will also rush in immediately to rescue Mr. Yuuko!"
Kamisato Ayaka's reaction made Yae Miko slightly frown.
She somehow felt that Kamisato Ayaka was challenging her just now?
Could it be that Kamisato Ayaka was also starting to feel something for her Little Qian... No, that shouldn't be possible... Yae Miko shook her head, casting these thoughts aside.
Coincidentally, at this moment, Yuuko's figure appeared at the village entrance and walked towards the two of them.
"Ah, Little Qian is out." Seeing this, Yae Miko slightly relaxed and smiled.
"That's great." Kamisato Ayaka also showed a relieved expression.
Afterward, Yuuko came up to the two of them and smiled:
"Miko, Miss Kamisato, I have negotiated with the village. We can rest here for one night, and then continue our journey tomorrow."
Hearing this, both Yae Miko and Kamisato Ayaka showed surprised expressions:
"Eh? Doesn't this village really reject Inazumans? Weren't those few people just chased away..."
Yuuko said with a smile, "It just so happens that I'm quite familiar with the Village Chief here. After throwing out a little bargaining chip, the Village Chief agreed."
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