Parting Gift

Konoha.

Konoha Military Police Force Headquarters Office Building.

With the arrival of spring, the Konoha Military Police Force is no longer the despised department it once was; it now exudes a thriving atmosphere.

After all, the Konoha Military Police Force used to represent the Uchiha, but now Konoha Military Police Force represents more than just the Uchiha; it's a system involving multiple factions and even a large number of civilians.

When power is monopolized by one family, it will arouse jealousy. However, if multiple parties work together, the jealousy will still exist, but the forces that need to bear the jealousy will be many more, and the results will be different.

Previously, even if you had the ability, you didn't have the opportunity. Now, you're given the chance. As long as you pledge your loyalty, you have every opportunity to join the Konoha Military Police Force, and even more so, the chance to climb the ranks.

In the bright and tidy semi-indoor room, Uzuki Yugao walked in somewhat hesitantly that day.

Although he was Yuewen, Uchiha Yoru, being a ninja, remained vigilant. After secretly making a hand gesture, the hidden guards around him silently chose to leave.

After all, while those below them might not know that Uzuki Yugao was their clan leader's lover, those above them were well aware of it.

If you're powerful and belong to a large family, it's considered abnormal if you don't secretly keep a few women. But if you do keep them and still manage to do a good job, people will secretly admire you—that's what makes a good clan leader.

They don't care about what you do; what they care about is how many beneficial things you, as the minister or clan leader, have done for them. That's what matters most.

"Yugao, is something the matter?"

Uchiha Yoru raised his head and revealed a gentle smile, while Uzuki Yugao's eyes darted away. After hesitating for a moment, she opened her mouth nervously.

"Lord Yoru, our agreement..."

Seeing that Uzuki Yugao was looking down and avoiding his gaze, Uchiha Yoru suddenly realized what was happening and said with shame, "I'm sorry, I've been neglecting your feelings."

"No, no." Uzuki Yugao shook her head repeatedly, and finally she hesitated and said, "Lord Yoru, I really can't bear this identity, but you have to believe me."

At this point, Uzuki Yugao hurriedly explained, "I have always stood firmly behind you, Lord Yoru. I firmly believe in your will and ideals, but I really don't want to do it secretly."

Before Uzuki Yugao could finish speaking, Uchiha Yoru waved his hand to stop her with a reassuring smile, "I understand how you feel, after all, you wasted the best three years of your life with me."

"No, no, Lord Yoru, I haven't forgotten that you taught me Ninjutsu and gave me Chakra ninja sword, but now I'm worried about what people are saying behind my back, and what about my former classmates."

With Uzuki Yugao's haggard gaze, she noticed that as Uchiha Yoru's status rose to become the head of a clan and the head of the Konoha Military Police Force, more people were watching her, and she, who had once been a minor figure, began to be the subject of gossip.

Driven by jealousy, envy, or even contempt, she faced various stares and countless criticisms, especially given her mission to become the Third Hokage. She lived in constant torment.

She really can't take it anymore.

"Lord Yoru, I'm returning all of these to you."

Uzuki Yugao came today with a firm resolve, and is willing to return everything she has gained over the past few years.

However, Uchiha Yoru smiled and gestured to the documents in his hand, "How was the rooftop at noon today? I still have some official business to attend to."

"I'm sorry, Lord Yoru, I've disturbed you."

After bowing deeply at a 90-degree angle, Uzuki Yugao hurriedly left the office, a scene that only elicited a shake of the head from Uchiha Yoru.

He understood the pressure on Uzuki Yugao. After all, she was in her prime. She used to be a nobody who went unnoticed, but now many people in the Konoha Military Police Force were keeping an eye on her. Now that she had that status, no matter what she did or even who she associated with, people would gossip about her.

Not to mention the immense pressure of being a mistress; it would be a huge burden for any woman.

The Third Hokage's Anbu! Thinking of this identity, Uchiha Yoru's lips slowly curled into a contemptuous smile.

"Third Hokage, it seems I've won this round. When Uzuki Yugao decided to give up this identity, she had already let go of your mission."

Don't be fooled by the fact that Uzuki Yugao simply didn't want to be a lover anymore; from another perspective, didn't she also abandon her mission to the Third Hokage's high-ranking officials?

He had already won. However, Uzuki Yugao's thinking was too simplistic.

Uchiha Yoru shook his head. His ninja talent was indeed good, but unfortunately, what had happened could never be covered up. For example, the thing he disliked most was framing someone.

A well-laid plan is the only one that is truly foolproof.

Around noon, on the Konoha Military Police Force rooftop.

"Lord Yoru, you've been so kind to me, thank you. But I really can't take it anymore. This is my resignation letter. After handing over my work, I won't be coming to the Konoha Military Police Force anymore."

On the rooftop, the 1.7-meter-tall Uzuki Yugao exuded youthful charm, but at this moment she was bowing at a 90-degree angle with a look of shame, while Uchiha Yoru gently nodded and accepted the resignation letter.

"Lord Yoru, these things..."

Just as Uzuki Yugao was returning some of the valuable items he had given away, Uchiha Yoru chuckled and shook his head, saying, "Yugao, you should know that although I am greedy, I never intend to take back what I have given away."

He hadn't considered whether to relentlessly pursue Uzuki Yugao or use any other methods.

It's best to part amicably, after all, he already has quite a few women around him.

What are your plans for the future?

Seeing Uchiha Yoru change the subject, Uzuki Yugao felt a chill run down her spine. Greed! Only they knew where Lord Yoru had spent all the money he had embezzled.

"Lord Yoru, I want to go to the Orphanage."

Hearing Uzuki Yugao's plan, Uchiha Yoruro smiled and nodded, "Not bad. After so many years of fighting and killing, your mind has been constantly on edge. After all, you're still young, it's time to relax."

"But have you thought this through? You won't get such good treatment after you leave the Konoha Military Police Force."

Facing Uchiha Yoru, Uzuki Yugao shook her head with a wry smile this time, "Lord Yoru, I'm afraid that if I don't leave soon, I'll eventually succumb to your temptations."

She didn't know how to describe the man before her; it wasn't just his appearance, but also his unique charm, like a deadly poison, that made her addicted.

She wasn't afraid that the other person would approach her again, but rather that she would lose control of herself.

This man's ideals and will were so great that compared to him, I was just a shell.

Moreover, over the years, this man's gentleness, thoughtfulness, and material considerations have made him incredibly exceptional. Aside from some issues in their relationship, it's hard for Uzuki Yugao to find another man as outstanding as him.

Seeing the determined look on Uzuki Yugao, Uchiha Yoru gestured, then smiled and put the resignation letter into his pocket. "On the surface, I'll give you a leave of absence to gradually diminish your influence, let everyone slowly forget about you, and minimize the impact on you."

In her final act of tenderness and consideration, Uzuki Yugao lowered her head, tears welling in her eyes. Was she willing to let go? Did she love him?

"Oh, by the way, I'll give you a farewell gift after get off work tonight."

Uchiha Yoru slowly walked downstairs, his light laughter echoing in her ears as he waved. Upon hearing this, Uzuki Yugao suddenly looked up, only to find that the figure had already disappeared.

At this moment, Uzuki Yugao seemed to have lost all her strength, and slumped to the ground, tears streaming down her cheeks uncontrollably.

"I'm sorry, I'm so sorry, I really can't take it anymore. Why is it so hard to just live a simple life?"

Under the pressure of Spy the Third Hokage and the gossip behind her back, she was once again an ordinary civilian ninja. Now, at only seventeen years old, she has already become Special Jonin.

Even ordinary geniuses in Kekkei Genkai families reach this level at this age, so what merits did she possess? Naturally, she received a lot of criticism.

"Oh, it's Yugao. My treat today."

Inside a dango shop, Uzuki Yugao had just composed herself and was looking for a quiet place to calm down when she unexpectedly ran into Anko and Yūhi Kurenai, who were drinking tea and eating dango in the shop.

Mitarashi Anko, with an overly familiar demeanor, waved and greeted her friend with a genuine smile.

Uzuki Yugao gave a forced smile. The three of them knew the relationship between them, but they all kept it to themselves.

Inside the quiet and elegant private room, the observant Yūhi Kurenai seemed to notice that Yugao was in low spirits. She subtly gestured to Anko with her eyes, but she didn't pry. After all, everyone has their little secrets.

Anko, seeing this, buried her head in her meatballs. She was straightforward and loved to play, but she wasn't stupid.

I resigned.

As for the two, Uzuki Yugao felt there was nothing to hide. The three of them had gone through so much together on the battlefield, and they were already comrades who could trust each other completely.

"Resign?" Yūhi Kurenai and Mitarashi Anko stared in astonishment at one of their former trio members from the battlefield.

The observant Yūhi Kurenai noticed something amiss in Yugao's downcast face, and coupled with the recent rumors, she naturally began to suspect something.

"Yugao, why did you have to resign? Are we going to break up our trio?"

Upon hearing this, Mitarashi Anko showed a hint of anxiety. At this moment, she simply didn't want her teammates to leave, after all, the feelings between them over the past few years were genuine.

Unlike Anko's straightforwardness, Yūhi Kurenai had clearly guessed what was going on. She shook her head and said to Anko, "Anko, don't worry. Yugao must have her reasons for doing this. Besides, she's been on missions for the past few years, and the work in the Konoha Military Police Force is quite busy. It's only right that she relaxes a bit."

As Yūhi Kurenai explained to her, Anko looked completely bewildered, utterly unable to grasp the concept. After all, given the darkness she had endured and her personality, no one else believed her. As for what they said or what opinions they might have, she didn't care.

"I've explained things to Lord Yoru; I can't take it anymore."

Facing the two of them, Uzuki Yugao revealed a look of envy and even a hint of jealousy. Finally, she lowered her head dejectedly and directly stated everything.

Anko goes without saying; her personality is so single-minded that she only recognizes Uchiha Yoru. Yūhi Kurenai's family background is also more outstanding than his, a commoner, and coupled with her own methods, she exudes a strong woman's aura within the Konoha Military Police Force's system, so naturally, fewer people talk about her.

She was the weakest of the three, not because of her strength, but because of her background and her own problems. She was an excellent ninja, but not a qualified manager.

Lacking the trust of others, and given her humble origins, she naturally became the first target of attacks, as people tend to bully the weak and fear the strong.

"Is it clear now?"

Yūhi Kurenai was taken aback at first, then shook her head and sighed. Her heart was filled with complex emotions. Uchiha Yoru's current status and position, these things were indispensable.

Compared to them, she even felt a little reluctant to Yugao; at least they were good friends. As for the others, she could only laugh it off for now.

Looking at Yūhi Kurenai and Anko, Uzuki Yugao shook her head with a wry smile and said, "I'm going to return everything to Lord Yoru today."

"Return them?" At this moment, Anko stared at Yugao with wide eyes and shook her head without hesitation, saying, "You've been with Ye for three years, and besides, these things were given to you by Ye. Why should you return them?"

Looking at the pure Anko, Yūhi Kurenai couldn't help but smile, "Anko, you are."

In Anko's mind, anything Ye gave her was hers. If Ye needed it, he could ask for it, and she would give it to him without hesitation. So why should she return it? Wasn't it all her own stuff?

As the sun set, two figures walked one after the other on a street in the village. They stopped in front of a Flower Shop.

Turning around and seeing Uzuki Yugao looking distracted, Uchiha Yoru shook his head slightly. "This is my last gift to you. I hope you can live freely from now on."

Suddenly seeing the Flower Shop in front of her and hearing Uchiha Yoru's words, Uzuki Yugao immediately shook her head repeatedly, "Lord Yoru, I don't need it, you've already given me so many things."

"I've heard you say before that your favorite thing is to own a Flower Shop, where you can enjoy afternoon tea, bask in the sunshine, and quietly read a book in your spare time."

Looking at Uzuki Yugao's delicate face, Uchiha Yoru gently tucked a strand of her purple hair behind her ear with a tender smile.

"I originally planned to give it to you for your birthday, but I'm quite busy with work and was afraid I'd forget, so I bought this shop in advance."

"Lord Yoru," Uchiha Yoru gently placed his finger to his lips, shaking his head with a smile, as if to say, "Don't refuse."

After all, she's his woman; he wouldn't be stingy with her.

"Lord Yoru, this is too precious." This was a gift from someone who even bought the entire shop, Uzuki Yugao quickly shook her head.

Do you like it?

Seeing Uchiha Yoru's gentle yet domineering smile, Uzuki Yugao was slightly taken aback. This time, she smiled and nodded, "I like it."

"If you're having a hard time or run into any trouble in the future, remember to come back to me. But don't bother sending me the invitation to open your shop; after all, my presence is just a nuisance to you."

With a gentle embrace, Uzuki Yugao stared blankly as the man's figure slowly disappeared into the sunset. In her hands, she now held a purple longsword and a bankbook.

The purple longsword was forged from the Eight Ninja Swords that Uchiha Yoru stole from Killer B. It was definitely a masterpiece, after all, it was made of material that could go toe-to-toe with the Kusanagi Sword.

After opening the red passbook and looking at the string of numbers, tears welled up in his dark eyes under the setting sun.

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