Chapter 47
Chapter 37. Down Z! Nun Yakushi Nonou.
Naruto extended his hand in invitation.
Seeing the initial contact mission accomplished so easily, Yakushi Nonou couldn't help but be astonished.
But considering how easily children can be deceived… "!"
A sudden pang struck Yakushi Nonou's heart.
She felt her heart constrict.
A strong sense of guilt seized her.
She had deceived too many people, but they were mostly Ninja from enemy countries.
Deceiving children, especially children from her own Village, this was… the first time.
"Hmm…"
Yakushi Nonou nodded, concealing her inner turmoil.
With her excellent professional skills, she perfectly played the role of someone being rescued.
Watching Yakushi Nonou follow Naruto into the house, Yūgao Uzuki, who was standing by, couldn't help but feel anxious.
If the other party was really an enemy Ninja, wouldn't Naruto be in great danger!
After all, even the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, if caught off guard, could easily be harmed! The dangers of the Ninja world were simply not something a child could understand.
Yūgao couldn't stand still, couldn't sit, and remained constantly anxious.
At one point, a sudden idea came to her.
"I've got it…"
With an idea in mind, she decided to intervene as a visitor… Inside the house.
Yakushi Nonou sat on a chair by the table, staring at the instant noodles in front of her, somewhat dazed.
"Naruto-kun… do you… always eat this?"
Through their conversation, she "learned" Naruto's name.
"Yep! Instant noodles are delicious and nutritious too!" Naruto began to list the advantages of instant noodles.
Convenience, easy digestion, appetite stimulation… Listening to Naruto's coherent analysis, Yakushi Nonou thought… it seemed to make sense?
Of course, she knew that only eating instant noodles wasn't enough.
"That's great…"
However, as someone in distress, she naturally had to appear as if she was fleeing.
For the sake of her superb acting, Yakushi Nonoueven deliberately starved herself for several days.
With a Ninja's physical prowess, if she remained still, not eating for three days and three nights was not an issue.
"The instant noodles need three minutes."
After adding water to both their instant noodles, Naruto clasped his hands together and waited with a very devout posture.
Having once run an Orphanage and seen all sorts of children, Yakushi Nonou naturally understood that this was Naruto's unique ritual.
I understand this, but what's with the milk?
Instant noodles + milk, a definite dark cuisine.
Yakushi Nonou didn't know that the Fourth Hokage's child had grown up like this.
Was there no one to teach him what real life should be like?
Yakushi Nonou, suffering from an occupational habit, immediately wanted to correct Naruto, but fortunately, she held back.
So, she joined Naruto in waiting.
Looking at the innocent Naruto, Yakushi Nonoucouldn't help but think of the Orphanagethousands of miles away.
She wondered if everyone at the Orphanage was doing well.
Kamp, Sister Kelly.
And the older children like Lacquer… they must be taking good care of everyone… Afterward, Yakushi Nonou returned to her mission.
The mission Danzo gave her was to make contact with Uzumaki Naruto.
Even if Danzo didn't say what to do next, she was very familiar with it.
Once the target's trust was gained, stealing intelligence, betrayal… and even backstabbing, were all very common spy tactics.
The Nine-Tails Jinchuriki, he had no idea that he had stepped into the abyss of darkness.
Anyone targeted by Danzo would surely come to no good end… As Yakushi Nonou was lost in thought, Naruto was also conversing with the Nine-Tailed inside his mind.
"This woman… I have an impression of her…"
The Nine-Tailed stared intently at Yakushi Nonou, who was dressed in coarse cloth clothes.
These clothes couldn't show her true charm.
But the contoured figure… the iconic Down Z! physique, the Nine-Tailed remembered vividly.
"Oh~, I remember now!"
The Nine-Tailed's fox-like vertical pupils widened.
"This woman… was the chief of the 'KonohaMedical Squad' back then…!"
At that time, Yakushi Nonou was only a few years younger than Kushina and Minato Namikaze.
At a young age, in her teens, she became the chief of the Medical Squad.
In terms of medical skills, she was second only to Princess Tsunade and a few other humans.
More importantly, that naturally Down Z! body… voluptuous where it should be, incredibly slender where it should be.
It was hard to imagine such a devilish figure appearing on a well-trained Ninja.
If it wasn't for her innate genes… The Nine-Tailedmeant that this human female must be naturally Down Z!, otherwise, how could she have grown up like this?
"No~~, Nine-Tailed, you must be mistaken."
Naruto immediately shook his head.
"This auntie said she's a refugee fleeing from the Land of Fire. Because she usually manages the vegetable garden for everyone in the Village, she's also called the 'Dean'… You must be getting old, your memory is confused…"
Nine-Tailed: "…"
Being misled by Naruto's Talk No Jutsu, the Nine-Tailed couldn't help but start doubting its own memory.
Naruto: "Hmm, Nine-Tailed… didn't you say you've lived for 1000 years? It's normal for an old person to have memory confusion, right?"
Nine-Tailed: "Is that so~?"
Three minutes passed quickly.
Naruto picked up his chopsticks and said to the instant noodles: "I'm going to eat now~~."
Slurp slurp~!
Naruto and Yakushi Nonou each enjoyed their most nutritious instant noodle dinner.
After finishing, Yakushi Nonou stood up, ready to leave.
"Once I settle down in Konoha and find a stable job… I will personally come to your door to thank you for your kindness…"
Yakushi Nonou bowed slightly, immensely grateful for the meal.
"No problem, no problem."
Naruto nodded repeatedly and then pointed out the window.
"But Auntie Dean, look, it's already dark outside. Even if you go out, you won't have anywhere to stay, so why not stay at my house?"
Yakushi Nonou: "…"
Just as Yakushi Nonou was stunned, contemplating whether she should stay there, the door suddenly knocked… Knock knock knock.
Naruto went to open the door, and after opening it, a beautiful purple color entered his eyes: "Sister Yūgao~? Happy New Year."
"Naruto, Happy New Year!"
Yūgao, dressed in loungewear, stood smiling at the door.
It's perfectly normal for a friend to visit during the New Year.
"Do you have guests?"
Yūgao Uzuki peered inside and indeed saw the "refugee woman."
Naruto immediately explained the situation to Yūgao Uzuki.
Yakushi Nonou nodded slightly, a glint flashing in her eyes.
Through the information Danzo had previously provided, she recognized Yūgao Uzuki's identity as a member of Anbu Squad Six.
Transition.
After being away from Konoha for so long, many Anbu members had changed. Konoha had also become very different from her memory.
Yūgao Uzuki's eyes were full of vigilance, while Yakushi Nonou carefully maintained her disguise.
Invisible sparks of conflict bloomed in the calm civilian house, spreading to every corner of the room.
"There are many refugees lately, the border is very unstable…"
Yūgao walked in, her tone implying scrutiny.
"I remember Konoha has designated relief points. If you don't mind, I can help lead the way…"
To ensure her protection mission was perfectly completed, Yūgao, with an undeniable attitude, demanded that Yakushi Nonou come with her.
Stay at Naruto's house?
That was absolutely impossible.
"Then I'm very grateful."
Yakushi Nonou bowed in thanks, intending to leave, clearly not wanting to arouse further suspicion from Yūgao Uzuki.
Anbu and Root's intelligence was often not shared.
Unfortunately, Root Ninja often knew more things.
Observing from the darkness, those standing in the light were often unaware.
People said Anbu represented Konoha's darkness.
They were wrong.
Root… was the true darkness.
"Auntie Dean, here… if you're thirsty, drink this."
Before Yakushi Nonou left, Naruto handed her a carton of milk.
Holding the drink in her hand, Yakushi Nonou's emotions were incredibly complex.
What a… kind child.