ushernet Chapter 193: Cold Heart, Friendship and Betrayal
Chapter 193: Cold Heart, Friendship and Betrayal
Chapter 193: Cold Heart, Friendship and Betrayal
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"Well, well well... Would you look at that, I wasn't even invited to such a big event. So much for an Alliance, huh?"
Ken slowly turned towards the Raikage as the tall and burly bronze-skinned man started walking up towards the bride and groom, and him by extension.
"This is not a political event dipshit." To the side, Yorihikko was already up and walking towards the Raikage.
Both men were dressed formally for the occasion, but Ken knew better than anyone that neither man would really take their costumes into consideration when starting a fight.
Of course, he doubted it would go that far.
"What did you just call me you damned bell pepper?!?" The Raikage grunted as he clenched his fist, a hostile light flashing in his eye.
'Ok, maybe a fight could break out...' Ken sighed as he gave Kushina and Minato a look of pity.
Kushina was looking quite mad, and Minato's gaze had also turned serious. If a fight was to break out they would definitely be joining in.
But it was never going to come to that regardless.
"Sorry about the mess you two, just focus on your wedding. Seems like old men just like to stir up trouble like this." Ken stepped towards the Raikage as he spoke.
Before anyone realized it, the Blind Assassin was already standing in front of the Raikage, his bulky frame matching the Raikage's own almost perfectly.
"What are you thinking exactly, Lord Raikage?" The Assassin's tone was somewhat respectful, but he didn't bother to hide his annoyance at the Cloud Leader's antics.
"Well, what else could I be thinking when representatives from all other lands in my alliance are all gathered at an event I wasn't even notified about?"
The Raikage muttered as he scratched the back of his neck. His tone sounded annoyed when faced with Ken, but he still retained some respect.
"Yorihikko may have been a bit disrespectful, but it is true that this is a private matter. I am only here as a guest not representing any powers." Ken crossed his arms and huffed right back at the Raikage, his head shaking slightly before continuing.
"I only ask that you are respectful of the bride and groom. This ceremony is to celebrate their love, not to speak about politics."
The Raikage's face seemed to twist for a second, a scowl slowly forming on his face as he eyed Ken with a bit of distaste.
"And what would a cold-hearted monster like you even know about love?"
The Raikage's words and tone seemed to surprise just about everyone present, including Yorihikko.
It had been widely believed that the Raikage and Ken's friendship was as solid as the mountains that the Cloud Village were perched upon.
So, what could cause such a shift in their relationship?
Well... It was not a pleasant tale.
As the years passed by, the Raikage's friendship with Ken only got stronger and stronger, all up until one day.
In a casual conversation over some drinks, he had managed to call Ken by another name... 'A'.
Whether it was because his mind growing senile due to his old age, or just a minor slip-up one would blame on alcohol, it didn't matter.
It was a sad mistake really, the slurred words of a still grieving father.
But Ken's strong reaction at that time had startled the Raikage.
"Never call me by that name again. For as long as you live."
The Raikage's gaze reflected quite a bit of shock as well, not expecting Ken to lay his hands on him. He couldn't even react in time, as Ken continued speaking.
"I may be a monster, but I can still admire love from a distance... That is what I am here to do. What are you here for, Raikage?"
The first part of the Blind Monster's words sounded sad, especially for many of the married couples around.
But the question he asked the Raikage was filled with hostility.
Ken let go of the Raikage's face, his head still tilted as he waited for an answer from the darker-skinned man.
"..." The Raikage looked at Ken, his gaze seemed to be complex, he opened his mouth, wanting to speak, but he seemed to fail to find his words.
"Nothing it seems. So you'll just be leaving now..." Ken patted the Raikage on the shoulder as he got a little closer to his ear.
He then started peaking in a much quieter tone, so only the Raikage could hear him.
"Are you trying to cause a scene and leave the Alliance perhaps? If so, then consider this a success. Leave, we may have a formal meeting in the Hokage's Office after the wedding."
The Raikage's expression immediately twisted, but he couldn't refute Ken in any way.
After all, there was very little reason for the Raikage to pull a stunt during the wedding of the future Hokage.
The only real explanations that Ken could find was that he wanted to stir up trouble for no reason, or wanted some kind of 'out' from the alliance.
One made more sense than the other.
Aside from Ken, the Raikage didn't have any other friends in the Alliance. With their friendship falling apart, it wasn't the most surprising thing that the Raikge wanted out.
The Cloud was strong enough to stand on its own already regardless.
It was still unexpected, sure, the Alliance provided a certain kind of security, but Ken could still cope with the matter.
He had grown strong enough now, to where he was certain he could keep the peace in the same way that Hashirama Senju had managed.
The Raikage didn't say much else, he only turned around and left. He only gave Ken's back one last gaze before he left.
Again, his gaze seemed complex, he almost seemed regretful, but he quickly shook his head and left.
"Apologies for the mess, Kushina, Minato... Let the celebration ensue~" Ken quickly changed the atmosphere by raising a toast.
And the party continued...
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Hope you liked the chapter!
Yea, some might've guessed this was coming.
Really, the Raikage has nothing linking to the fact that the mc directly killed his son. But he knows that he was involved, and he put together that he was the Red Fox basically.
Still, pretty heartbreaking revelation all things considered.
Imagine having one good friend left outside of the village you rule, and it turns out he's been lying to you the entire time with a straight face.
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