"Do it!"
Yakushi Nonou, with death in her eyes, said to Kabuto.
The saddest thing is not death, but when two people who deeply care for each other meet but don't recognize one another.
As a fellow spy and intelligent from a young age, Kabuto naturally understood Yakushi Nonou's meaning.
"Director, don't you recognize me?"
He looked at the person who had given him the warmth of a home and a name.
Yet, at this moment, she looked at him like a stranger, asking him to kill her.
Kabuto felt as if his heart had been violently hammered out of his chest.
After a long wait, the other party still hadn't made a move, and the bewildered expression on their face made Yakushi Nonou feel a strange sense of familiarity.
Yakushi Nonou vaguely guessed that the other party might not be there to kill her, but to rendezvous with her.
Looking at the confused young man before her, Yakushi Nonou had seen the same look in a child's eyes about seven years ago.
That was a war orphan, who didn't know who he was, where his home was, and sat alone on the Battlefield, bewildered and helpless.
Recalling that child, Yakushi Nonou couldn't help but smile.
Kabuto, he should be about the same age as this young man now, and like Kabuto, he has silver hair.
Kabuto should be independent at the orphanage by now, she thought, then looked at the equally young man before her, who had a completely different life from Kabuto.
Surviving the hellish training of the Root is not easy; this young man must have endured much hardship too.
Yakushi Nonou, with a smile on her face, approached Kabuto and softly said,
"Thank you. Can you tell me your name?"
Kabuto was hit hard again; his heart, which had just been smashed out, now lay on the ground, receiving another heavy blow.
Kabuto was completely lost in confusion; at 13 years old, he only had seven years of memories.
The first three years at the orphanage, though poor, were full of warmth.
The following four years as a spy, whenever he was about to give up, he relied on his longing for Yakushi Nonou and his companions at the orphanage to persevere.
At this moment, Yakushi Nonou's gentle and soft voice asking his name.
In Kabuto's mind, the sound was no less than a clap of thunder, exploding directly in his head.
Completely lost in thought, Kabuto was now muttering to himself.
"Who am I? Why do I exist? What is the meaning of my life?"
The Shadow Clone, who had entered the room shortly after Yakushi Nonou, naturally witnessed everything.
Although the Shadow Clone always liked to show off and add drama to his actions.
Ultimately, he was still Yuuki's Shadow Clone; how could he remain indifferent to such a scene?
The Shadow Clone's mind raced, and he quickly recalled similar situations.
Hmm, it's decided then, you're the one, Master of MLM, She Shu!
The Shadow Clone quietly opened the only window in the room, and golden sunlight streamed in.
Then, leaning against the window, he spread his arms out to the sides.
"Lost young man! Life has no meaning, but if you continue to live, you might see interesting things."
"Just as you found me, and as I discovered you!"
The bewildered Kabuto, hearing these words, unconsciously turned his head towards the Shadow Clone.
Kabuto saw a golden-edged figure, with endless light emanating from behind him.
This figure had a beautiful face, with a heart-warming smile.
"Lord Yuuki..."
So that's it, as long as I live, I will always find meaning!
Lord Yuuki, at this moment, you are my meaning!
Kabuto's face once again displayed that harmless smile, then he looked at Yakushi Nonou, who was close by.
"Senior, you can call me by my codename, Aoi."
The Shadow Clone watched this scene, not stepping forward to tell the two the truth.
Anyway, on the way back, they would discover the truth.
As for their opinion of him once they knew the truth.
The Shadow Clone indicated, "I'm just a Shadow Clone, and I'm about to disappear. For any issues, go find the main body."
Since the mission was complete, the group stopped talking and began to return.
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Led by the Cloud Ninja.
The five Konoha Ninja arrived at the very center of the Hidden Cloud Village camp.
Homura Mitokado naturally learned that the commander they were about to meet was the Raikage of Hidden Cloud Village.
Upon entering, he saw the Raikage sitting in the center.
The Fourth Raikage was tall, and even through his robes, the outline of his solid muscles could be seen.
At this moment, Raikage A was leaning back in his seat, legs spread apart, hands resting on the armrests, looking down at Homura Mitokado and the others.
"I heard that emissaries from Konoha have arrived. Do you have something to discuss?"
Homura Mitokado pulled out a scroll and was about to open it.
With a gesture from the Fourth Raikage A, a Ninja instantly snatched the scroll from Homura Mitokado's hand.
Homura Mitokado, whose scroll was taken, mumbled but said nothing.
Shikano, half a step behind him, looked grim, contemplating a countermeasure.
But one of the guards in the team couldn't hold back.
"Lord Raikage of Hidden Cloud Village, we are an envoy from Konoha, please show us due respect!"
Homura Mitokado immediately felt that things were going to go wrong; young people just couldn't see the situation clearly.
Shikano, on the other hand, was somewhat anticipating the Raikage's next move; without any intelligence, even the Nara Clan's brilliant minds were useless.
At this moment, the Ninja who had snatched the scroll, after a thorough inspection, came to the Raikage's side.
"Lord Raikage, there are no problems."
Saying that, he handed the scroll to the Raikage.
Raikage A took the scroll and scoffed contemptuously.
"Respect? Hmph! For weaklings like you to stand alive before me is already the greatest respect for Konoha!!!"
He then opened the scroll and began to read.
It didn't take long for the Raikage to finish reading the contents of the scroll.
Then, Raikage A said in a very arrogant tone,
"You Konoha want peace? It's not impossible."
"However, it can't be unconditional, as you should know."
The Raikage then stared at Homura Mitokado.
Stared at by the Raikage's oppressive gaze, Homura Mitokado felt somewhat uncomfortable.
At the same time, he began to grumble inwardly.
"They're a bunch of bandits, trying to extort benefits from Konoha without even fighting!"
However, Homura Mitokado recalled Hiruzen Sarutobi's character and thought that it might not be impossible to agree.
Additionally, he himself did not wish for war to break out.
That way, he would have to change locations again; although the current commander saw through Homura Mitokado's true nature.
But no matter what, it was better than running away again.
Moreover, what if he ran to Sunagakure, and then Sunagakure also launched an attack?
Having understood the situation, Homura Mitokado naturally knew what to do.
"Lord Raikage of Hidden Cloud Village, please state your terms."
Raikage A watched as, under such circumstances, Konoha's envoy could still endure and not leave.
'What a bunch of spineless people; the position of the Ninja World's top Ninja Village should be inherited by my Hidden Cloud Village!'
Raikage A looked at Homura Mitokado's performance, and in his heart, he once again downgraded Konoha's strength.
"As long as Konoha gives one-third of the mission volume, and also gives us your two Kekkei, the Byakugan and the Sharingan, our Hidden Cloud Village will immediately retreat!"
Homura Mitokado fell into deep thought; Hidden Cloud Village's conditions were naturally unacceptable, so how should he refuse?
While Homura Mitokado was thinking of how to politely refuse the Raikage, fearing that the weak Homura Mitokado would betray Konoha's interests.
Shikano Nara, as the deputy envoy, regardless of whether it was troublesome or not, stepped forward directly.
"Lord Raikage! That's impossible!!!"
"Hmph! Are all your Konoha Ninja so ill-mannered?"
Raikage A completely ignored Shikano, only staring at Homura Mitokado.
And Shikano, seeing this situation, also stared intently at Homura Mitokado.
Feeling the gazes from both front and back fixed on him, Homura Mitokado also decided to go all out.
"That's right, Lord Raikage of Hidden Cloud Village, that's impossible!"
"If that's the case, then just the Byakugan and the Sharingan, how about it?"
Raikage A was not angered by the rejection of his exorbitant demands.
Don't let the Raikage's burly appearance fool you; in fact, all previous Raikage have been shrewd despite their rough exterior.
The Daimyo of the Land of Lightning and Hidden Cloud Village have always had a very harmonious relationship; as for missions and such, Hidden Cloud Village doesn't actually place much importance on them.
Hidden Cloud Village places more emphasis on strength, which is why it constantly plunders secret techniques and Kekkei from across the Ninja World.
At this time, Homura Mitokado was unaware of Hiashi's angry reprimand of Hiruzen Sarutobi during the meeting.
However, as a Konoha Advisor, he knew that while the Hyuga Clan was fine, provoking the Uchiha Clan would definitely lead to no good.
Moreover, the Uchiha Clan also had that demon; Homura Mitokado wouldn't dare agree to this condition.
So he had no choice but to refuse again.
Raikage A's face darkened when Homura Mitokado refused.
"In that case, Konoha should prepare for war. You can get out!"
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