A Bone-Melting, Heart-Scorching Kiss for You

"Shimura Danzō!"

Tsunade gritted her teeth and muttered the name, her eyes filled with boundless rage.

Others might not know, but how could she not know? The old folks in the village, even the Third Hokage, were still living in the Hokage, while Danzo, hiding in the shadows, was different; he had absolutely no scruples.

Moreover, upon closer examination, all of this actually aligns with Shimura Danzō's character, using the Mangekyo's Dōjutsu to manipulate conspiracies from behind the scenes.

Damn it!

At this point, Tsunade had clearly gone astray, while Uchiha Yoru remained silent. He wasn't afraid of being investigated, because even if the truth was uncovered, it would be known to be true.

Danzo did indeed have the Sharingan. As for whether he had the Mangekyō Sharingan, I didn't say that. I only said that Danzo possessed the Sharingan.

The truth is never afraid of being verified; on the contrary, even the most perfect lie will eventually be exposed.

"A village! Unbelievable!"

When Mei Terumi heard about this huge conspiracy, she also showed anger, but her anger was more about the policies of Kirigakure over the years.

"No wonder the Bloody Mist Policy have become increasingly harsh since the Fourth Mizukage came to power. The entire Kirigakure, and even the entire Land of Water, are hostile to Kekkei Genkai ninjas. At first, I thought it was because the Kekkei Genkai families had too much power, but it turns out it's all to weaken the Kirigakure!"

It's obvious that Mei Terumi also imagined this huge conspiracy, and her guess was correct; the person behind it all really wanted Kirigakure to be completely destroyed.

"You brat!"

Once she calmed down, Tsunade looked up at Uchiha Yoru's young and cold face. How old was he? Yet he carried so much darkness on his shoulders and kept moving forward in the shadows.

Facing Tsunade, Uchiha Yoru concealed all his previous emotions and lowered his head, saying hoarsely, "Princess Tsunade, the Uchiha Clan's current situation is precarious. As the founders of Konoha, the Senju and Uchiha have a responsibility to protect the village."

"But darkness has already taken hold of the village. Princess Tsunade Sannin, as one of the Legendary Sannin, if anything were to happen to the village in the future, you would be the village's last hope, the hope for its resurgence."

At this point, a look of sadness appeared in Uchiha Yoru's eyes. He gently formed a hand Hand Seals, and a small snake was summoned. It then crawled in front of Tsunade and spat out a scroll.

"These are the current high-ranking family members of the village and all the key positions held by the Sarutobi Clan, as well as the Ino-Shika-Cho Clans, who act as accomplices to the enemy. This is my preliminary investigation. There are some hidden units that I do not yet have the authority to investigate."

As Uchiha Yoru's hoarse voice echoed, Tsunade, her face grim, slowly unrolled the scroll. Only then did she realize how shocking these seemingly ordinary investigation records were.

One or two positions are fine, even a dozen or twenty are not a problem, but the surnames under the densely packed job titles are either Sarutobi, the Ino-Shika-Cho Clans of those old bastards in the upper echelons.

This densely packed list of positions, containing hundreds of names, might not seem significant to others, but for Tsunade, who would later become the Fifth Hokage, it was perfectly clear.

This is a shocking investigation report. All the important positions that are publicly visible in Konoha Village are controlled by these old men's own clansmen, or rather, their followers' families.

For example, the teachers at the school are somewhat better on the surface, at least there are quite a few ordinary civilian ninjas, but the logistics are entirely handled by the Sarutobi Clan.

This is just what's on the surface. As for what's hidden behind the scenes, Tsunade a chill run down her spine when she thought about it. The forces hidden in the shadows, such as the Anbu and Root, are more like the private armies of the high-ranking officials, which are even more shocking than what's on the surface.

The conclusion is that the entire Hidden Konoha is firmly controlled by the old guard at the top, although there are exceptions, such as the Konoha Military Police Force! This unit has always remained outside the center of power since the founding of Konoha.

"There were many passionate people in the village during its older generations."

Although Uchiha Yoru didn't say it explicitly, he implied that there were dissenting opinions within the village, but they were simply too weak to be heard.

Crunch, crunch~

Upon seeing this shocking report, Tsunade in hatred, and the scroll was crushed into tiny pieces by brute force in her delicate hands.

The drifting scroll fragments fell into the campfire and vanished as Kakkō; the report was reduced to ashes, but all of it is unforgettable.

"I need to go back to the village!"

Just as Tsunade was furious, Mei Terumi on the other side calmed down, a resolute look appearing in her eyes. As a member of Kirigakure, she absolutely did not want to watch her village head towards the abyss.

"Go back? What can you do then?"

Faced with Mei Terumi's resolute expression, Uchiha Yoru gave a self-deprecating laugh, raised his head, pointed at himself, and shook his head, saying, "Me! The genius of the Uchiha Clan, the Seventh Division Captain of the Konoha Military Police Force, and a disciple of Sannin, one of the Orochimaru's Disciple, still have no power to resist this overwhelming force."

"What do you have? Are you just going back to the village to die for nothing? Or are you just trying to avoid regrets?"

Faced with Uchiha Yoru's mockery, Mei Terumi felt a complex mix of shared misery; both of them were powerless to change anything.

"And you? If I go back, I'll just be throwing my life away. So why are you even going back to Konoha?"

Uchiha Yoru, stunned by Mei Terumi's counterattack, stared at the two with a somewhat dazed look in his eyes, muttering to himself, "Yes, why didn't I choose to leave?"

Despite saying that, Uchiha Yoru gave a bitter, self-deprecating smile. "Because I am Uchiha, I cannot stand by and watch the village fall into the abyss. I want to change all of this, so I decided to take up the banner of change. I know there will be bloodshed and sacrifice on this path, and even those sacrificed may be our own people."

"But I don't regret it. Too much innocent blood has been shed in the village. The lessons of White Fang and Orochimaru, and the countless young children who died on the battlefield in the Third Shinobi War. I would rather bear the infamy of eternity than let our descendants shed blood in vain."

Seeing Uchiha Yoru's increasingly determined expression, especially when he spoke of reform, he revealed an unprecedented level of resolve.

When Tsunade saw this, a fleeting look of confusion crossed her eyes, followed by an impatient wave of her hand and the words, "It's all about power. I don't care about any of that. Do whatever you want."

Faced with the darkness of the village, Tsunade still chose to hide. Wasn't her leaving the village precisely a form of hiding? A mature and determined ninja is not so easily changed.

Seeing Tsunade's somewhat agitated Tsunade, Uchiha Yoru was not disappointed. Instead, a look of relief appeared in his eyes, as if he had breathed a sigh of relief.

But it was precisely this expression that irritated Tsunade even more. "You brat, how dare you talk about reform? You'd better mind your own business first."

She hated this kind of concern. Even though everything between them was fake, she felt increasingly agitated despite knowing it.

What did that relieved look on the kid's face mean? Did he not want her to get involved in this Uzumaki? Did he care about her?

Who is she? She's Sannin Tsunade of Konoha, and she's being bothered by a little brat.

When Uchiha Yoru saw that Tsunade was trying to avoid him, he not only did not try to stop her, but also did not try to recruit her into his forces to change the corrupt Konoha. Instead, he pretended not to see her and looked at Mei Terumi.

"Ming, you are now Rogue Ninja. Even if you could change Rogue Ninja status by going back to the village, how many people would believe your conspiracy? And how many years has the Mizukage been manipulated? How much power has he accumulated? Your actions will only cause unrest in the village, and perhaps even worse!"

She didn't say the final words, but everyone was smart enough to know that the village's leader had been manipulated for so many years. How many people could believe her words alone? Not only were they in danger, but the village would likely face a major upheaval as well.

The analogy of a mantis trying to stop a chariot is quite apt.

"Mei, I think what you're doing now is preserving the village's lifeline. You can use the Great Sword: Samehada as leverage to secretly threaten Suikazan Fuguki, unite the Kekkei Genkai powers that are gradually being wiped out within the village, and at the same time contact reliable high-ranking members or Jōnin within the village."

"You are the spark of hope for the village, not someone who places all their hopes on mere enthusiasm."

Uchiha Yoru hesitantly revealed his plan. Although what he said made sense, his awkward demeanor made his ulterior motives obvious to anyone.

He didn't want Mei Terumi to put herself in danger. Her passion was admirable and courageous, but what would happen after she shed that blood? She would end up with a way of avoiding responsibility, a way of not regretting her actions and no longer caring about what would happen afterward.

The intention was clearly to give her advice, to prevent her from blindly throwing her life away with this escapist mentality. But would someone who would later become the Fifth Mizukage be a political novice?

Mei Terumi possesses two Kekkei Genkai. In Land of Water, Kirigakure hometown that so rejects Kekkei Genkai, she not only survived but also overthrew the former Mizukage's regime—or, to put it bluntly, staged a coup.

She's definitely got brains and plenty of tricks up her sleeve. You could say she's still young and a bit naive, but she has both of those qualities.

Watching Uchiha Yoru's hesitant manner, as if he, Konoha Ninja, were advising an enemy ninja, Mei Terumi felt a complex warmth rising in her heart beneath her cold exterior.

It seems that, apart from her parents in her memories, no one else in the village has ever shown her this feeling of being cared for.

The campfire crackled and popped as the sky gradually began to lighten.

After a night's rest, the three seemed to be hiding, avoiding their previous facade. It wasn't that they were afraid to admit it, but rather that they each had their own mission and responsibility.

"Alright, once I've mastered this Samehada, my strength will increase significantly."

As dawn broke Mei Terumi glanced at the cave with a lingering look, her expression unchanging. If only she were a Rogue Ninja, perhaps she wouldn't be under so much pressure.

With the Great Sword: Samehada slung over her back Mei Terumi rose and basked in the morning sunlight. Her long, wavy brown hair was swaying in the breeze, and her right eye was covered, revealing a captivating emerald green eye.

Mei Terumi stretched and slowly got up. She looked at Tsunade, who was still pretending to be asleep with her eyes closed, smiled indifferently, and turned to look at the man in front of her.

Mei Terumi smiled sweetly, gracefully extending her hand and teasingly saying, "We'll settle the score for you stabbing me twice next time."

Uchiha Yoru looked embarrassed, slowly reached out and grasped her fair hand. Instantly, as if they had some kind of telepathic connection, the two slowly walked out of the cave.

The two seemed to have forgotten everything, but because of their different positions, they could not be together. They were both adults with mature minds, and could only suppress all their emotions in their hearts.

"Night, if I were just an ordinary commoner, you would be just an ordinary blacksmith."

Gazing at the rising sun, Mei Terumi smiled, murmuring to herself with a blissful expression. Hearing Uchiha Yoru, without hesitation, lowered his head and said in a deep voice, "Then I will hold your hand, just as you once said, and wear a white wedding dress for you..."

Before Uchiha Yoru could finish speaking, Mei Terumi suddenly grinned mischievously, turning her face somewhat nervously towards Uchiha Yoru's, and teasingly said, "Handsome Uchiha Clan, you didn't actually take this seriously, did you?"

"We were just acting before, it was all fake. Ninjas are all about deception. Have you forgotten the first lesson at this Ninja Academy? Or is your genius just a facade?"

Standing at 1.74 meters tall, Mei Terumi an exceptionally tall and slender figure with fair and delicate skin. Especially now that the two of them are looking into each other's eyes and face to face, they can even smell each other's breath.

Their eyes met, Mei Terumi revealed a playful and mature smile, as if she had already put everything else behind her.

With a soft moan, Mei Terumi's pupils dilated instantly, her smile froze, and a look of shock appeared in her eyes, followed by panic. Her pink lips experienced an unprecedented sensation.

Moist! And there seems to be a tremor in my heart!

"Live on."

Uchiha Yoru separated them directly, a resolute expression on his face, his blessing seeming so cheap.

However, Mei Terumi was stunned, she reached out her slender hand to stroke her pink lips, then revealed a defiant and competitive look, and teased with feigned composure, "I'll give you a kiss that melts your heart and soul, such a handsome man shouldn't forget me."

After saying that Mei Terumi revealed a sexy smile and casually flicked her hand, as if she had turned the awkwardness into an advantage. She has a competitive personality.

She knew that their relationship was doomed, so it was best not to let it sprout in the first place.

As she turned to leave, a blush rose on Mei Terumi's mature and alluring face, and for some reason, she slowly stuck out her tongue to lick the lingering scent from the corner of her mouth.

With a slightly dazed look in her eyes, as if trying to memorize the feeling, Mei Terumi drove off gracefully. As a person of faith, she needed to change her village.

"Hey, kid, what are you still looking at after you've left? Shouldn't you be getting back to what you were saying last night?"

Standing outside the cave, gazing at Mei Terumi's vanished figure, Uchiha Yoru was somewhat lost in thought. He too felt a lingering nostalgia for the moment, and finally gave a self-deprecating laugh.

Indeed, the highest level of acting is to immerse oneself in the role. When they parted, he knew that the course of history had changed, Mei Terumi's future would hold, so a sense of worry arose in his heart.

But he didn't stop the other person from making their choice, just as he himself faced many difficulties in what he was doing.

Suddenly, a hearty voice came from behind him, and Uchiha Yoru turned around to see a golden figure.