Chapter 87: Change of Mindset

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"I will certainly not forget everyone..."

"But I am more suited to be a Ninja, and I also want to delve into the study of Medical Ninjutsu."

Upon hearing the call from behind by Urushi, Kabuto's figure, following Danzo and others as they left, trembled slightly.

However, when Kabuto turned around, there was a gentle smile on his face, similar to Yakushi Nono's. "Has everyone forgotten the rules of the orphanage? It's already past bedtime..."

Whether for the sake of the director or for everyone else...

In any case, I must first agree to their requests...

Seeing Danzo and others using the children of the orphanage as leverage against Nono and Yu, Kabuto couldn't help but tightly clench his hands hidden in his sleeves, revealing that his current mood was far from calm.

"So... Nono, we'll be taking this child with us."

"Three days later, we'll meet at the Root's base, and I will arrange for you to go on a mission to the Village Hidden in the Stones (Iwagakure)."

After achieving the purpose of this visit, Danzo spoke and then turned away with Kabuto and a group of Root organization Ninja.

"It's a pity... Yu-kun."

"It seems that today there won't be a chance to witness your Kekkei Genkai..."

As Orochimaru passed by Yu, he stopped, glanced at him, and a mischievous curve formed at the corner of his mouth. "But there will be another chance. I hope you won't disappoint me too much next time."

However, in the face of Orochimaru's words, Yu, who remained standing in place, seemed oblivious.

"I swear..."

At this moment, Yu, who had been standing there seemingly lost in thought, suddenly spoke.

"Danzo, if anything happens to Nono or anyone from the orphanage..."

"I swear that I will slaughter every single person in Root from top to bottom, including you!"

Under the moonlit night, on the grass outside the wooden houses of Konoha Orphanage.

Watching Danzo and his group leaving with Kabuto, every word uttered by Yu seemed to be squeezed out from between his teeth.

His amber-colored eyes now appeared as if stained red with blood, and his pale hair resembled that of a demon or a Shura from the depths of the underworld.

The gaze of this kid...

Upon hearing Yu's determined and resolute words behind him, Danzo, in the midst of leaving, paused. He turned around just in time to meet Yu's eyes, which seemed to flicker like ghostly flames. Even he couldn't help but feel a shiver down his spine.

"Danzo-sama... Do you want us to go and kill that brat?"

Hearing Yu daringly threaten their leader Danzo in such a manner, a Root organization Ninja beside him lowered his head and sought instructions.

"No need, let's go..."

With these words, Danzo, who had withdrawn his gaze, shook his head. Judging by the strength Yu displayed today, none of the Ninjas present, except for him and Orochimaru, would be a match for Yu.

If it's this brat...

Growing at this speed...

Perhaps in the future...

Thinking about Yu's growth rate, which couldn't be measured by common sense, Danzo unconsciously clenched his hand hidden in his sleeve.

He had never imagined that one day he would feel such a threat from a seven or eight-year-old brat.

"Yu, I'm sorry..."

Watching Danzo and his group, along with Kabuto, disappear into the night, Yakushi Nono finally walked up to Yu. A hint of apology appeared on her somewhat weary face.

Faced with the threats from Danzo and Root, and compared to Yu's uncompromising attitude, her compromise seemed weak indeed.

However, as the director of the orphanage, she couldn't stand idly by and watch the children in the orphanage fall victim. So, just like in the original story, she could only choose to compromise.

"No, Director."

"The one who should apologize is not you but those corrupt individuals in Konoha."

Listening to Nono's apologetic words, Yu silently shook his head, and his clear eyes showed no ripples.

Just as people can decay, nations will one day head towards destruction. Even seemingly prosperous Konoha has a corrupt and dark side, with sinister beings cloaked in human skin running rampant with arrogance and tyranny.

While the branches of Konoha may appear glossy, its roots are shrouded in darkness. Where there is light, there is also darkness, and the Uchiha clan, portrayed in the original work as nutrients absorbed by Konoha's roots, serves as the prime example.

From a certain perspective...

This is truly a hypocritical village...

Feeling a bit frustrated, Yu thought to himself and casually dispelled the Summoning Jutsu, retracting Tyrant and Michael behind him.

Though under the coercion of Danzo and Root, Nono chose to compromise, and Kabuto was taken away by Root members, there was a fortunate aspect. Thanks to his intervention tonight, things ultimately took a slightly different turn.

In the original story, Danzo used the orphanage children as leverage against Nono and Kabuto, leaving them powerless to resist. However, now, in contrast to the original, while Danzo threatened Nono and others, Yu's presence also posed a threat to Danzo and his group.

In the time to come, as long as Yu continues to demonstrate increasingly powerful strength, coupled with his identity as a disciple of Lord Third Hokage, Danzo and his group will become apprehensive. In relative terms, Nono and the orphanage children will be safer.

Some might suggest, "Why not just inform Lord Third about the situation?" In reality, it's not that simple. Even if Lord Third is informed, in case Danzo and Root become desperate and decide to target the orphanage children, who in all of Konoha could stop them? Clearly, that's not a scenario Yu and Nono would want to see.

So, in the end, in this world, power is the essence of all things.

Power... Thinking about this, Yu couldn't help but murmur to himself. With his current strength, he could already sweep through all Jonin-level opponents and even challenge Kage-level Ninjas. However, this alone is far from sufficient.

Is Konoha's White Fang strong enough?

Not only did he reach Kage-level strength, but even the legendary Three Ninja had to respect him. But what about his fate?

Because he gave up a mission and was ostracized by his fellow villagers, he couldn't bear the rumors and chose to take his own life.

This is enough to show the cruel system and rules of the Ninja world, which can effortlessly claim the life of a powerful Kage.

How powerful is a Kage?

In the face of fate, they are nothing more than slightly stronger ants.

The White Fang in the original story was like this, and so was Uchiha Shisui.

So, only when one's strength surpasses that of a Kage entirely, becoming powerful enough to dictate and able to dismantle the entire system, breaking free from all rules, will things truly change...

"Yu..."

After coaxing all the children back into the wooden house who were awakened by the commotion, Nono couldn't help but show a worried expression on her face as she looked at Yu, who remained silent under the moonlit night.

Having experienced what happened tonight, she could sense that a tremendous change had occurred in the mindset of this young man.

"Don't worry about me. Take care of yourself when you carry out the mission in Iwagakure Village."

Sensing Nono's concern, Yu gave her a deep look and then turned away without looking back.

"The darkness of the corrupt ninja world and the roots of Konoha? How interesting..."

"I hope you can maintain that hypocritical facade until I present myself in a stronger stance, or it wouldn't be as amusing..."

In the desolate outskirts of Konoha, The eerie voice from Yu echoed.

The figure of a young man gradually faded into the distance in the night.

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