Nonō, You Wouldn't Want Anything to Happen to the Orphanage, Would You?
[Anko: Oh my, my heart is melting! This little boy named Dou is so cute.]
[Lin: Seriously, I don't know how someone could become Kage Level powerhouse. I'm really looking forward to it.]
The person shown so far does not possess the good character that a mastermind should have.
He is treacherous, wicked, and cunning—he possesses none of these qualities.
[The scene then shifts, and the once young Kabuto has grown up a bit.]
At this moment, Kabuto, Nonō, and Aqi are on the front lines of a medical operation.
"Kabuto, are you alright?" Nonō asked with concern.
Despite his young age, Kabuto had already mastered the Healing Mystical Palm Technique to provide healing to Shinobi.
Although Kabuto was less than half the height of those Shinobi masters, he was adept at using Medical Ninjutsu.
"They say it's for the orphanage, but why do we even have to come and help treat the Shinobi?" Unlike Kabuto's optimistic expression, Aqi's face was full of reluctance.
"Because money won't come to you if you do nothing." Dou is very mature for his age.
The orphanage has to support so many children every day, and the subsidies from the state and the village alone are far from enough.
Only then did everyone see clearly the back of the Shinobi Kabuto treating, a pale-skinned Shinobi reaching out his hand to receive treatment.
[Tsunade: I don't know why, but whenever I see that back view, I have a feeling that something bad is about to happen.]
[Jiraiya: It's rare that Tsunade and I agree.]
[Hiruzen Sarutobi: How come I, an old man, am having this kind of thought?]
Orochimaru, however, kept his eyes fixed on the figure in the inventory; if nothing unexpected happened, it should be himself.
At this moment, our Shinobi trafficker Orochimaru immediately noticed the young Kabuto.
"You're not Shinobi, but your medical ninja skills are quite good."
Orochimaru's face clearly showed his interest in Orochimaru, while the naive Kabuto had no idea what kind of being was watching him.
You know, when children cry and make a fuss outside, just mentioning Orochimaru's name is enough to terrify them into trembling fear.
"The dean told me," Dou Tianzhen replied innocently.
Orochimaru also learned the name of the child in front of him.
"Want to become Shinobi? You'll become an excellent Shinobi." Orochimaru took his first step in trafficking children.
Young man, I see you have a lot of talent. Want to come work for me?
Our kind-hearted Kabuto certainly hadn't thought that far ahead. Right now, all he wanted was to help the orphanage earn some money. As for Shinobi or anything like that, Kabuto hadn't even considered it.
Kabuto actually harbors a huge wish deep in his heart, but he doesn't yet know if it can be fulfilled.
That is to buy a pair of glasses for the dean.
"Is that so? What a pity!" Orochimaru wasn't too disappointed; he knew they would meet again.
Sure enough, a few days later a group of uninvited guests barged into the orphanage.
"I never imagined that you, who were once known as the Wandering Shrine Maiden, would become a babysitter." A man with his right eye wrapped in bandages said as he sat down in front of Nonō.
On the left and right sides are Orochimaru and Aburame Ryoma, and their posture clearly indicates that they are up to no good.
[Rasa: I can smell that. I knew things weren't going to be simple the moment the troublemaker of the Shinobi World appeared.]
[Danzo: Rasa, you're spreading rumors about me again! What makes you say that? Everything I've done is for Konoha.]
[Hanzō: Of course, Danzo my old friend, we will definitely trust you.]
Hiruzen Sarutobi had no idea when Danzo and Hanzō got involved; it felt like he was being cuckolded.
Danzo, didn't you say we'd always be brothers? How come you're hanging out with Hanzō now?
"You look a bit haggard, Nonō," Danzo said meaningfully.
Unexpectedly, Nonō of Root, would choose to become the director of an orphanage here.
"I abandoned that name long ago. I've already settled the aid money with Konoha. What are you doing here now?" Nonō clearly didn't want to be associated with Danzo.
Besides, I had long since withdrawn from the Root, and the current Root has nothing to do with me.
"We have received reliable information that Iwagakure plans to launch a large-scale attack during this war. We need you to infiltrate Iwagakure to investigate whether this is true," Aburame Ryoma said on behalf of his Danzo, Danzo.
Danzo rested his chin on his hands, remaining silent and revealing nothing of his thoughts.
Nonō knew immediately that this was a long-term task.
"You've got the wrong person, I've already..."
"You have no idea how important the director is to the orphanage!" the elderly man at the orphanage said angrily.
"The only one capable of this task is the Wandering Shrine Maiden; currently, Root has no Shinobi more skilled than her."
"Judging from your expression, you should know that if you refuse, the orphanage will not receive any assistance in the future." Since the soft approach didn't work, Danzo decided to use Nonō's weakness to threaten him.
He truly lives up to his reputation as a great man of the Shinobi World; our future 5.5th Hokage acts with such integrity and uprightness.
"What?! The Third Hokage has already agreed? He will absolutely not allow this to happen!" The fat woman was also shocked by Danzo's shameless words.
This is the infamous Danzo- sama of the Shinobi World! How could he be so shameless and brazen?
"This orphanage seems like a prime target for thieves. I suggest you hire a bodyguard to prevent your money from being stolen, but only if you have the money," Aburame Ryoma bluntly threatened.
Holy crap, is this the legendary Darkness of the Shinobi World? So despicable, I absolutely love it!
"Just a friendly reminder, be careful not to have your children stolen too, since unidentified children are quite valuable," Orochimaru added from the side.
At this moment Nonō, pale from their threats, finally understood the cruelty of the Shinobi World Nonō.
"You're so unreasonable! Are you afraid to even pay this small price to protect Konoha?!" Danzo was clearly getting impatient.
[Obito: This guy is so shameless! He actually threatened an orphan and a widow! I really don't know how to describe him.]
[Kakashi: Obito, Danzo. Don't casually mention Danzo-sama's shameless and inhuman deeds. Don't let people misunderstand.]
[Danzo: You two juniors, that's enough! Everything I've done is for Konoha!]
[Mei Terumi: Quietly, what a high-sounding excuse you make! Why don't you go yourself, instead of threatening people like this?]
[Danzo: I have my own mission; this is merely a necessary sacrifice.]
Now everyone realizes just how shameless Danzo. He shouted "For Konoha!" while sending others to their deaths, secretly hiding behind the scenes.
"I understand!" Nonō said expressionlessly. For the sake of the orphanage, she had to make a choice.
"Furthermore, I lost one of my subordinates while trying to obtain this intelligence, and I need to choose a child from here," Danzo continued, setting his conditions.
"Don't push your luck! I've already agreed to your demands!"
"These are two separate matters. We will cover all future expenses," Aburame Ryoma said.
What they didn't know was that Dou outside the window had seen everything, and it wasn't even bedtime yet.