A private orphanage on the outskirts of the village.
Under the bright sunshine, happy and excited children filled the area with joyful smiles. However, a young boy with round eyes observed the scene with a complex expression in his eyes.
"Thank you for the support you've provided to the orphanage," said a nun-like pharmacist named Yakushi Nono, wearing a white headscarf. She wore a genuine and gentle smile. Looking at this woman radiating maternal care, Uchiha Yoru, the boy with round eyes, smiled and waved his hand, saying, "We're here on behalf of Orochimaru-sama. You're too kind."
"Orochimaru-sama couldn't come personally due to his heavy duties, so he entrusted me to come here. Please don't hesitate to contact the 7th Division of the Police Department if the orphanage needs food or supplies," said Yakushi Nono.
Both of them wore fake smiles, but no one could see through it. This time, the 7th Division of the Police Department came to visit as representatives of Orochimaru, accompanied by two team members.
Uchiha Yoru and Yakushi Nono walked towards the living room of the orphanage while chatting. Outside, the sounds of children playing filled the air. However, Kabuto, who secretly distributed food to the orphans while wearing a fake smile, looked at Yoru, who followed the orphanage director, with hidden thoughts.
In the director's office, Yakushi Nono wore a maternal and gentle smile, a facade that no one would suspect belongs to Konoha's most famous spy, the legendary spy ninja known as the "The Wandering Miko."
"Director, please have some tea," said Yakushi Nono with a motherly and gentle smile. No one would think that the person in front of them is the most renowned spy in Konoha, the "The Wandering Miko."
"Director, you're too kind," replied Uchiha Yoru. He had already adapted to his current position and the political facade he wore on his face. Looking at the figure in front of him, he narrowed his eyes and gently placed his tea cup to the side.
"If the orphanage needs anything else, please let us know. Although we can't provide a large amount of funds, we can still manage to provide food for the children," said Yakushi Nono with a grateful expression, ready to express her gratitude. However, the next words from Uchiha Yoru made her tremble.
"After all, you are worth that value, aren't you? The Wandering Miko!"
The air seemed to carry a sense of heaviness with that sentence. However, Yakushi Nono's face showed a blank expression, as if she hadn't understood.
"Director?"
Yakushi Nono, who showed no signs of flaws, made Uchiha Yoru smile and gently shake his head. "Director, the Police Department will ensure that the orphanage's needs are met. I can't guarantee that everyone will be well-fed and clothed, but no one will starve. I believe you understand this better than anyone else."
After being so direct, Yakushi Nono showed no emotional response, which impressed Uchiha Yoru. However, he gestured with his hand and rubbed his forehead, indicating that he didn't want to pretend anymore. It was too exhausting in front of certain individuals.
"My teacher is Orochimaru-sama, the Deputy Minister of Root. Director, all your disguises are meaningless in front of me."
With this straightforward revelation, Yakushi Nono's eyes flashed with a cold light, but her smile remained unchanged. She calmly lifted the teacup and took a sip. Both of them remained silent for a while before she finally spoke, "May I know what you want, sir?"
Despite her polite smile, there was a slight decrease in warmth on her face, replaced by a hint of wariness. However, Uchiha Yoru, while looking at the children playing outside through the window, showed a rare glimpse of relaxation in his eyes.
"Yakushi Nono, rest assured, I am not from Root. Although the existence of Root is inevitable, I don't like treating our own people this way."
With a relaxed smile on his face as he looked outside through the window, he said, "The Police Department will provide monthly food subsidies for your orphanage. The requirements are simple. You can trust us. Although the children from your orphanage will still have to perform tasks, the nature of those tasks will be completely different."
After completely unveiling his disguise, Yakushi Nono felt a sense of unease in her heart. Her biggest concern now was these children. As for what the other party said, she didn't believe it for a moment.
"Orochimaru-sama's visit to the orphanage and his constant concern for the village... Director, it seems like we haven't heard Orochimaru-sama's voice in the village for a long time."
While speaking to herself, a frown appeared on Yakushi Nono's face. She wasn't an ordinary person, and she could naturally discern the meaning behind these words.
"Director, Orochimaru-sama's goodwill is in your hands. Furthermore, in the future, if any child from the orphanage shows aptitude, the Police Department will provide assistance for them to enter the ninja academy. Of course, you don't need to worry. The reciprocation is simple. After all, everything is for Orochimaru-sama," said Uchiha Yoru, without any conflicting interests with Yakushi Nono and knowing that she needed his support. He had her weak spot in his grasp.
Upon hearing these words, Yakushi Nono's expression became grave. She wasn't a fool and could tell that Orochimaru-sama had gone into hiding, and it seemed that there was a force in Konoha silently erasing the presence of the Three Sannin. However, this force required the students from their orphanage to promote Orochimaru's reputation. Wasn't this going against the village's interests?
As for her worries? Yakushi Nono's intelligence instantly brought her to a conclusion. As long as the 7th Division of the Police Department existed, there would always be someone advocating for Orochimaru. The orphanage was just a small place.
Looking at Yakushi Nono's skepticism, Uchiha Yoru smiled and said, "Director, Orochimaru-sama had high praise for the The Wandering Miko. That's why you're the true invaluable treasure."
Was this directed at me? Yakushi Nono's expression turned serious as she calmly looked at the other person. As the most outstanding spy, a strong heart was the most important trait.
While the two were having their conversation in the office, pharmacist Dou, who was playing with the children under a tree outside, blinked his eyes as a glimmer of light flashed through his eyes. Although he couldn't hear anything, he could understand their conversation through lip reading. From the initial worries to the subsequent relief, and finally, his face suddenly changed, showing a serious expression.
Inside the office, Uchiha Yoru, who discreetly glanced at the window, naturally noticed pharmacist Dou secretly observing him from outside. However, it was intentional.
"Director, your medical ninjutsu is excellent. The Police Department is willing to hire you to spend some time each month to instruct the police logistics department in medical ninjutsu."
As he said this, Uchiha Yoru suddenly looked towards Kabuto, who was playing with the children outside. A smile appeared on his face. "By the way, Director, do you recognize that child?"
A private orphanage on the outskirts of the village.
Under the bright sunshine, happy and excited children filled the area with joyful smiles. However, a young boy with round eyes observed the scene with a complex expression in his eyes.
"Thank you for the support you've provided to the orphanage," said a nun-like pharmacist named Yakushi Nono, wearing a white headscarf. She wore a genuine and gentle smile. Looking at this woman radiating maternal care, Uchiha Yoru, the boy with round eyes, smiled and waved his hand, saying, "We're here on behalf of Orochimaru-sama. You're too kind."
"Orochimaru-sama couldn't come personally due to his heavy duties, so he entrusted me to come here. Please don't hesitate to contact the 7th Division of the Police Department if the orphanage needs food or supplies," said Yakushi Nono.
Both of them wore fake smiles, but no one could see through it. This time, the 7th Division of the Police Department came to visit as representatives of Orochimaru, accompanied by two team members.
Uchiha Yoru and Yakushi Nono walked towards the living room of the orphanage while chatting. Outside, the sounds of children playing filled the air. However, Kabuto, who secretly distributed food to the orphans while wearing a fake smile, looked at Yoru, who followed the orphanage director, with hidden thoughts.
In the director's office, Yakushi Nono wore a maternal and gentle smile, a facade that no one would suspect belongs to Konoha's most famous spy, the legendary spy ninja known as the "The Wandering Miko."
"Director, please have some tea," said Yakushi Nono with a motherly and gentle smile. No one would think that the person in front of them is the most renowned spy in Konoha, the "The Wandering Miko."
"Director, you're too kind," replied Uchiha Yoru. He had already adapted to his current position and the political facade he wore on his face. Looking at the figure in front of him, he narrowed his eyes and gently placed his tea cup to the side.
"If the orphanage needs anything else, please let us know. Although we can't provide a large amount of funds, we can still manage to provide food for the children," said Yakushi Nono with a grateful expression, ready to express her gratitude. However, the next words from Uchiha Yoru made her tremble.
"After all, you are worth that value, aren't you? The Wandering Miko!"
The air seemed to carry a sense of heaviness with that sentence. However, Yakushi Nono's face showed a blank expression, as if she hadn't understood.
"Director?"
Yakushi Nono, who showed no signs of flaws, made Uchiha Yoru smile and gently shake his head. "Director, the Police Department will ensure that the orphanage's needs are met. I can't guarantee that everyone will be well-fed and clothed, but no one will starve. I believe you understand this better than anyone else."
After being so direct, Yakushi Nono showed no emotional response, which impressed Uchiha Yoru. However, he gestured with his hand and rubbed his forehead, indicating that he didn't want to pretend anymore. It was too exhausting in front of certain individuals.
"My teacher is Orochimaru-sama, the Deputy Minister of Root. Director, all your disguises are meaningless in front of me."
With this straightforward revelation, Yakushi Nono's eyes flashed with a cold light, but her smile remained unchanged. She calmly lifted the teacup and took a sip. Both of them remained silent for a while before she finally spoke, "May I know what you want, sir?"
Despite her polite smile, there was a slight decrease in warmth on her face, replaced by a hint of wariness. However, Uchiha Yoru, while looking at the children playing outside through the window, showed a rare glimpse of relaxation in his eyes.
"Yakushi Nono, rest assured, I am not from Root. Although the existence of Root is inevitable, I don't like treating our own people this way."
With a relaxed smile on his face as he looked outside through the window, he said, "The Police Department will provide monthly food subsidies for your orphanage. The requirements are simple. You can trust us. Although the children from your orphanage will still have to perform tasks, the nature of those tasks will be completely different."
After completely unveiling his disguise, Yakushi Nono felt a sense of unease in her heart. Her biggest concern now was these children. As for what the other party said, she didn't believe it for a moment.
"Orochimaru-sama's visit to the orphanage and his constant concern for the village... Director, it seems like we haven't heard Orochimaru-sama's voice in the village for a long time."
While speaking to herself, a frown appeared on Yakushi Nono's face. She wasn't an ordinary person, and she could naturally discern the meaning behind these words.
"Director, Orochimaru-sama's goodwill is in your hands. Furthermore, in the future, if any child from the orphanage shows aptitude, the Police Department will provide assistance for them to enter the ninja academy. Of course, you don't need to worry. The reciprocation is simple. After all, everything is for Orochimaru-sama," said Uchiha Yoru, without any conflicting interests with Yakushi Nono and knowing that she needed his support. He had her weak spot in his grasp.
Upon hearing these words, Yakushi Nono's expression became grave. She wasn't a fool and could tell that Orochimaru-sama had gone into hiding, and it seemed that there was a force in Konoha silently erasing the presence of the Three Sannin. However, this force required the students from their orphanage to promote Orochimaru's reputation. Wasn't this going against the village's interests?
As for her worries? Yakushi Nono's intelligence instantly brought her to a conclusion. As long as the 7th Division of the Police Department existed, there would always be someone advocating for Orochimaru. The orphanage was just a small place.
Looking at Yakushi Nono's skepticism, Uchiha Yoru smiled and said, "Director, Orochimaru-sama had high praise for the The Wandering Miko. That's why you're the true invaluable treasure."
Was this directed at me? Yakushi Nono's expression turned serious as she calmly looked at the other person. As the most outstanding spy, a strong heart was the most important trait.
While the two were having their conversation in the office, pharmacist Dou, who was playing with the children under a tree outside, blinked his eyes as a glimmer of light flashed through his eyes. Although he couldn't hear anything, he could understand their conversation through lip reading. From the initial worries to the subsequent relief, and finally, his face suddenly changed, showing a serious expression.
Inside the office, Uchiha Yoru, who discreetly glanced at the window, naturally noticed pharmacist Dou secretly observing him from outside. However, it was intentional.
"Director, your medical ninjutsu is excellent. The Police Department is willing to hire you to spend some time each month to instruct the police logistics department in medical ninjutsu."
As he said this, Uchiha Yoru suddenly looked towards Kabuto, who was playing with the children outside. A smile appeared on his face. "By the way, Director, do you recognize that child?"
