As the most outstanding Spy, Yakushi Nonō had naturally long since noticed the person secretly eavesdropping outside. Yet she remained unfazed—or rather, she wanted everything about the Orphanage exposed beneath Konoha's watchful eye. After all, the struggles at the top had never been something she could take part in.
"That child's name is Kabuto Yakushi. He also came from this Orphanage, so the Director should know him well. Oh, right—this child came from Root."
Kabuto Yakushi was only thirteen years old. Though he was already an exceptional Spy, the moment he was discovered, his expression abruptly changed.
"Big Brother, what's wrong?"
The children around him naturally noticed that the ninja Big Brother playing with them did not look well. Innocent as they were, they voiced what was on their minds. In the blink of an eye, Kabuto Yakushi returned to normal, putting on that kind smile. He adjusted his glasses and said with a grin, "It's nothing. Come on, Big Brother will tell you some stories about ninjas."
While Kabuto Yakushi played happily with the children, looking gentle and amiable, his heart was in turmoil. Uchiha Yoru had discovered his identity long ago. When had he been exposed?
Director! The Director will be all right, won't she?!
Kabuto Yakushi's mind was in complete disarray. Inside the office, Yakushi Nonō also showed a trace of panic. The woman known as Konoha's greatest Spy had lost her composure.
The surname Yakushi, coupled with the name Kabuto, reminded her of something unpleasant. She merely swept her gaze out the window, then drew a deep breath and returned to her calm demeanor.
In the span of a blink, Konoha's most outstanding Spy had already analyzed everything. Images of Kabuto that Root had sent her flashed through her mind—his appearance had gradually grown more mature