How Many Lovers Do You Have, Kid?

Lover!

On the balcony bathed in bright sunlight, Uchiha Yoru calmly stated a fact without the slightest ripple. This scene made Jiraiya had seen countless storms, widen his eyes in astonishment. After a long while, he finally gave a thumbs up.

"Kid! I don't know whether to call you honest or a jerk, you immortal."

Faced with Jiraiya's teasing, Uchiha Yoru glanced nonchalantly at the figures watching them, a self-deprecating smile playing on his lips. "I myself am in a precarious situation, and even someone Teacher Orochimaru was in such dire straits that no one could have predicted this would happen. Being a lover is quite nice; I can extricate myself in time."

Seeing Uchiha Yoru's undisguised mockery, Jiraiya naturally noticed the Anbu members monitoring the area.

Given the Noble Houses status of the Uchiha, taking multiple wives is not a problem. However, once the Uchiha name is attached to them, there will be no turning back.

Jiraiya's heart sank. This kid had a good heart; he was willing to do anything for Orochimaru and had also done a lot for that girl earlier. Thinking of this, he couldn't help but feel angry at the Sarutobi Clan for causing trouble by sending this girl to be Spy. He hoped that she wouldn't cause any more trouble in the future.

"Young man, from your analysis of the Shinobi World just now, it seems you foresaw the Shinobi World would occur?"

Romantic feelings were merely a side issue; Jiraiya had not yet asked the question that was troubling him the most. Uchiha Yoru, upon hearing this, smiled lazily, pointing to his head with a mocking smile in his eyes.

"If you analyze things with your brain, you'll understand everything."

"You brat!"

Seeing Jiraiya's exasperated appearance, although it was his nature, it was truly relaxing to be around someone like that. For a moment Uchiha Yoru chuckled.

"Lord Jiraiya, no one could have predicted what happened to Teacher Orochimaru. A Hokage candidate was expelled from the country, just one step away from falling into an abyss. Such turmoil is probably rare even in the history of the Shinobi World."

"Now that the Third Shinobi War has just ended, the Nine-Tails has caused chaos, the village has lost the Fourth Hokage, and the borders are already so turbulent. Time is so tight that Konoha has no chance to catch its breath. And then Teacher Orochimaru appears. It would be abnormal if the borders weren't in turmoil."

At this point Uchiha Yoru gave a self-deprecating laugh, "I also came from the Third Shinobi War, so I have some understanding of some small countries. Small countries are all envious of and afraid of the existence of large countries, and they always want to provoke war between large countries so that they can get a respite, or even use the war between large countries to rise up and become the second Land of Rain."

"The hatred from the Third Shinobi War continues, and chaos on Konoha's borders is something all the major powers want to see. After all, if Konoha gets bogged down in endless small-scale border wars while other major powers are recuperating, it would be a miracle if these ambitious individuals didn't seize the opportunity presented by the current turmoil in the Land of Fire."

Listening to the analysis of Uchiha Yoru, who was only sixteen years old, Jiraiya couldn't help but feel secretly shocked.

"No wonder Orochimaru values you so much. Your intellect is so sharp that among the younger generation I've ever seen, perhaps only Minato in his prime could rival it."

At this moment, Jiraiya was deeply shocked. This kind of thinking, which transcends the ordinary ninja mindset and analyzes the Shinobi World, can truly be called the mindset of Hokage. It's a pity that this kid's surname is Uchiha.

"Kid, did you figure all this out?"

Although he witnessed it with his own eyes, Jiraiya couldn't help but feel secretly alarmed. If Orochimaru became the Fifth Hokage, this brat might actually become the Sixth Hokage. At that time, the rift between Konoha's Uchiha clan and the village might really be resolved in this generation.

Uchiha Yoru chuckled casually and waved his hand, saying, "I've been idle lately anyway, and being watched for so long naturally makes me overthink things. After all, I feel like I'm in prison right now."

Uchiha Yoru only responded to his own predicament with self-deprecation and indifference. This scene, however, was full of irony in Jiraiya's eyes. The Hokage candidate was expelled, while the student was being monitored. Even though he had reached a level of strength, he could only choose to remain silent in the face of the powerful Political System of the ninja village.

Kage Level- level combat power is merely a deterrent; it's far from being able to sweep away everything. Even Pain with his Rinnegan could only hide in the shadows, plotting and accumulating power.

"Kid, you're pretty good, but don't worry, you'll be free soon."

Faced with the current turmoil in the village, Jiraiya felt frustrated and helpless. On one hand, there was his comrade Orochimaru, whose fate was sealed and there was nothing that could Rotation. On the other hand, there was his teacher's family.

Although he was furious about everything his teacher's eldest daughter-in-law had done, it was too late. Killing her wouldn't undo the damage, so he chose to remain silent in the face of it all.

What could he do? He could cripple his teacher's eldest daughter-in-law and son, but then what? The news of Orochimaru's Human Experimentation had already spread and been exposed, his reputation was tarnished, and the more he pressed on, the more turbulent the village would become. It would be better to bring this matter to a close as soon as possible, so that the village's losses could be minimized.

"Freedom?" Uchiha Yoru turned to look at Jiraiya with a meaningful smile. The Sannin might have different personalities, but to say they didn't understand politics was nonsense.

"It's probably to minimize losses. The village needs me, Orochimaru's disciple, to go to the front lines to stabilize morale. After all, Teacher Orochimaru's expulsion caused such a huge upheaval. If I were there, given my decent strength, I could help stabilize the situation."

Faced with such blunt words, Jiraiya scratched his head and laughed loudly, "You brat, you really don't know how to show any mercy to an old man like me. After all, you know Orochimaru is in charge of the front lines, and many ninjas have received favors from Orochimaru. Naturally, you need to show your face. After all, it's a good thing for you too."

"For example, becoming a hero of Konoha." As he said this, Jiraiya's face showed a deliberately mischievous and tempting expression, and he teased, "You brat, you don't want to be ostracized by the ninjas who followed your former teacher, do you? After all, Orochimaru is only temporarily away, and he will come back one day. As a disciple, shouldn't you protect the connections left by your teacher?"

"Perhaps one day, when you aspire to become Hokage, these people will become your allies."

Faced with Jiraiya's temptation, Uchiha Yoru also smiled. The two looked at each other, Jiraiya's last sentence was purely a joke, after all, he was very clear about the attitude of his teacher and the higher-ups towards the Uchiha. However, Uchiha Yoru showed a meaningful smile.

"Lord Jiraiya is right. Since our teacher has chosen to leave, it is my duty as his student to protect what he left behind."

With a sincere smile, Uchiha Yoru squinted at the bright sunlight and murmured to himself, "Hokage! When I become Hokage, I want the sky to be as clear as this, so that no dark cloud can ever block out the sunlight again."

Jiraiya was taken aback upon hearing this. Looking at the confident smile on the boy's face, he unconsciously seemed to be infected by the smile and also revealed a hearty smile.

However, Uchiha Yoru, who was smiling in the sunlight, was secretly sneering. Now that Teacher Orochimaru was gone, he was just waiting for this opportunity, unless Konoha really chose to eliminate all Orochimaru's presence in the village and ignore the huge casualties on the front lines.

He knew the village wouldn't do that. If they did, it would cut off Orochimaru's last remaining escape route. That's why the village was forcing Orochimaru to become Rogue Ninja, and such losses and turmoil were something the village couldn't afford.

The Third Hokage wasn't stupid; it was obvious that things should end here. So he had been waiting for this opportunity—a legitimate chance to take over the power left behind by his teacher, with the village as his backer.

The village wasn't stupid, of course. Orochimaru had already left, and the great ship had sunk, turning into countless small boats. Now, facing a turbulent border, the village didn't have time to rescue and appease all the small boats, so they had no choice but to send him.

Once he had steadied the group of aimless boats, he safely brought them back. Whether those boats would eventually return to the large ship was anyone's guess.

However, the size of Uchiha Yoru's ship depends on how much prestige he can gain on the front lines.

"Night!"

Just then, a soft exclamation rang out. Upon seeing this, Jiraiya rubbed his forehead and widened his eyes, exclaiming, "Kid, just how many lovers have you had?"

Under Jiraiya and jealous gaze, Yūhi Kurenai, dressed in a white bandage dress, with slightly curly black hair and deep red eyes, hurriedly leaped over.

"Lord Jiraiya."

A dark figure flashed by, and the tall and slender Yūhi Kurenai appeared on the balcony, bowing respectfully to Jiraiya. Jiraiya nodded slightly in response, then hurriedly said to Uchiha Yoru, "Yoru, something bad has happened! Anko has been taken to the Interrogation Room."

"What!"

Upon hearing the news about Anko, Uchiha Yoru frowned and said in a deep voice, "What happened? Wasn't Anko on a mission? How did she end up in the Interrogation Room?"

"I don't know the specifics, but I've heard that Anko participated in Lord Orochimaru's human experiments, was discovered by the Anbu in the border Land of Sea, and has now been brought back and Interrogation Room because of this."

Hearing Yūhi Kurenai's words, Uchiha Yoru turned angry, and he couldn't help but shout, "Go! Teacher Orochimaru just left, and someone's already trying to show off. If they're so capable, why don't they interrogate the Root?"

Uchiha Yoru's loud shout caused Jiraiya, to awkwardly scratch his head. Seeing the somewhat agitated kid, he quickly reached out to stop him, saying, "Kid, be careful not to get targeted if you rush into the Interrogation Department like that."

"Hmph, what are they targeting? Are the Interrogation Room and Intelligence Department trying to establish their authority by using the teacher's disciple? Or what are they planning? They weren't around for a while, but now they're jumping out and biting people indiscriminately. They don't dare to bite the big shots, so they only know how to bite the weak in their own village."

Uchiha Yoru, without any restraint, shouted angrily, and in an instant, all the ninjas in the building heard him. Originally, those who remained here were all Orochimaru's direct subordinates, and upon hearing that they had been bullied like this, they were all enraged.

"You!" Jiraiya scratched his head and sighed helplessly as he watched Uchiha Yoru angrily run towards the Intelligence Department. "You brat!"

Although he sighed, Jiraiya smiled slightly. Perhaps it was the impulsiveness that made him young, and he acknowledged the impulsiveness he felt for his comrades.

Uchiha Yoru's anger was three-tenths genuine, and the rest was fake; this was practically an opportunity delivered to his doorstep.

This gives him a perfect opportunity to send a signal. At the same time, he and Anko are both Orochimaru's Disciple, so he has to protect them, otherwise anyone could bully them in the future.

The surrounding scenery flashed by rapidly. Uchiha Yoru leaped onto the rooftops of Konoha, and as he sped off unattended, he couldn't help but ask Yūhi Kurenai in a low voice, "Kurenai, what exactly happened to Anko?"

Yūhi Kurenai's face was also filled with solemnity. "I don't know the specifics. I only know that Anko was taken into the Interrogation Room, which is why I went to inform you."

"And another thing! Don't be impulsive. You're already standing in front of them." Although Yūhi Kurenai was Spy sent by the Third Hokage, she also had genuine feelings for Uchiha Yoru, which is why she said this with concern.

In Yūhi Kurenai, she had feelings for Uchiha Yoru, and it would also be a good opportunity to investigate the reasons behind the Nine-Tails, since it involved her father's death.

Therefore, there was never any conflict. Yūhi Kurenai calmly considered the gains and losses, and finally said in a deep voice, "Yoru, I'm sorry I couldn't help you with Lord Orochimaru's matter, but at this moment, your and Anko's identities are the most sensitive."

"Don't worry, Lord Jiraiya has already said that he hopes I can appear on the front lines as Orochimaru's disciple, which proves that this matter is over. So don't worry, the matter with Anko is probably someone trying to destroy the last bit of prestige of our master."

If Mitarashi Anko is truly controlled by someone, Orochimaru's prestige as one of the Sannin Orochimaru will completely lose its authority in Konoha. In a situation where anyone can manipulate him, he is naturally not a threat.

Prestige is built up little by little, but it can be destroyed with just one small thing.

"Night, your current position is very dangerous."

Seeing Yūhi Kurenai's worried expression, Uchiha Yoru's face revealed a resolute look, "But this position also holds power!"

Turning their heads, the two looked at each other. Uchiha Yoru made no attempt to hide his ambition for power, staring straight ahead and saying in a deep voice, "Only by possessing enough power can you go further and higher! Only then can you investigate the culprit behind the Nine-Tails Night, not just your father's revenge, but the hatred of the entire Hidden Konoha Village."

Yūhi Kurenai fell silent after hearing this. Men with power are charming, and she also knew that she wanted to investigate the person behind the Nine-Tails. Wasn't that the same goal that the Third had given her?

"The temptation of power is deadly, night! I hope you can hold onto your original aspirations."

As a mature female ninja, Yūhi Kurenai had seen too many ninjas corrupted and assimilated by power. She couldn't help but sigh softly. Then, as she ran at high speed, a breeze blew through her black hair, revealing her alluring red eyes.

A slow, alluring smile played on her lips as Yūhi Kurenai said, "However, the night that possesses power is equally captivating."

She never hid her true feelings; it was in her nature for a ninja to admire the strong.

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