Chapter 22 The Will of Fire

Evening of the same day.

When I woke up to go to Orochimaru's, I looked at the time, 5:23 p.m. "There's still some time," I thought. I walked into some restaurant and ordered food from the waiter, and started to think about my problem. But my thinking was going nowhere; I just couldn't find a reason for this emotionality. "If I can't find any clues in a week, I'll have to go to Orochimaru," Akuma thought, completely fixated on solving the problem. He couldn't let the secrets stored in his brain be known to anyone. Akuma knew he had to be rational and think his actions through completely. Anger impulses were also a problem that he could not deal with quickly, but he knew roughly what caused it, and he could stifle it. But excessive emotionality could lead to rash actions. Suddenly a not very familiar voice called out to him

-Little Akuma, may I sit with you? - The Third Hokage asked with a smile. Akuma, plucked from his musings, quickly looked at the source of the sound. Standing up and bowing he said:

-Hello, Hokage-sama!

-Don't be so formal, little Akuma. You may not know it, but all the children in the village call me Grandfather, and that applies to you too. Take your seat. - In a simple-minded manner, Hiruzen said.

-Whatever you say, Grandfather Hokage. - Akuma replied as he sat back down. Looking around, he noticed that people didn't seem to notice him and Hokage. Sensing something wrong, he looked suspiciously at Sarutobi Hiruzen.

-Did you notice, Akuma? Just a little genjutsu, not that I'm an expert in it, but it's not a problem to put on ordinary people. Any idea why I'm here?

Akuma, realizing that the incident at Konoha's orphanage was the reason for this, realized that the Hokage wanted something from him, or else he wouldn't have started this whole conversation, so it was pointless to lie.

Bip....

A new "Survive at any cost" quest has been generated.

An individual whose power far surpasses you has learned of your actions, but doesn't seem intent on killing you. Bye-bye. Be careful, think every word you say, and survive at all costs.

Reward: +5 to Intelligence and Wisdom. +5% to Mind Techniques

Defeat: Death.

-As I understand it, it has to do with Konoha Asylum. It's useless for me to deny it, isn't it? - Akuma asked in a sad voice.

-You're well aware of your situation, now tell me what this was all about. I've been watching you for a month, but I can't find the reason for this behavior. Answer me, Akuma! - The Third Hokage said in a stern voice (the observation was made using the Telescope Technique).

-The reason?! Because it annoys me that the enemies of Konoha are living here in peace. Almost all of the children in this orphanage are war orphans from other villages fighting against us. My parents also died in this war defending Konoha. How can I tolerate these rats living in Konoha. What if some of the bottoms are from other villages? I could not take part in this war, but at least this breeding ground of would-be traitors could be destroyed. So I don't regret my actions one bit. I will always defend Konoha from enemies, it is my homeland. My Sensei, my best friend, and you, the Third Hokage, live here. So I won't let anyone harm you or Konoha. This is my Will of Fire." said Akuma in a heroic tone.

Thoughts of the Third Hokage

It seems my plans for him have to change. I let Danzo brainwash him because I don't want to have another Orochimaru, it's hard enough with him. But it seems to be a different case here. I completely forgot that it's still a kid, despite his talent. His Will of Fire. He just wanted to protect Konoha. Honestly Konoha Asylum was only wasting money from the budget, and now that he's gone, the village has only gotten better. Does he hate the enemy ninjas that much? Naturally, they took his parents away from him, so such behavior is natural. He with his talent could be a great ninja for the village, so why give such talent to Danzo? No, we must stop this immediately. I'll make Danzo stop interfering. There's no severe damage, so his brain will fully recover in a month, so it's no big deal. He'll make a good defender of Konoha.

-Akuma, look, I don't blame you for what you did, just don't let it happen again, okay?

I appreciate your loyalty to Konoha, so you definitely won't be punished. Today I just came to talk to you about Orochimaru, and about the orphanage, that was just a circumstantial question, now do you understand? - The Third Hokage said good-naturedly.

After chatting for a few more minutes, the Hokage wished Akuma the best of luck and left for his own business, leaving Akuma alone.

Bip....

Task completed.

"I really could have died today" thought Akuma, "You can't risk it anymore, you have to learn to control your anger instead of letting it out, what if you create a technique with it?" - Akuma thought as he finished his already cold food. "Enough thinking, time to go to Orochimaru, the Chakra Scalpel is waiting for me," Akuma whispered as he left the restaurant...

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