Obito, Feel My Malice Now

Shimura Danzō, the current Hokage's Assistant, was given great trust and authority by Hiruzen Sarutobi. If Hiruzen Sarutobi represented the visible light of Konoha, then Shimura Danzō bore Konoha's darkness.

At the same time, he harbored an ambition to ascend to the position of Hokage.

Under Hiruzen Sarutobi's trust, Shimura Danzō cultivated his own force, Root, under the guise of the "Anbu Training Department."

The Root organization was hidden deeper than the Anbu and its actions were even more unsavory.

As its leader, Shimura Danzō was extremely suspicious, cautious, insidious, and ruthless. He did not trust others and could not tolerate even the slightest potential oversight. He would only feel at ease if things proceeded according to his own plans.

Now, the renowned Veigar had caught the eye of such a person.

After reviewing Veigar's profile, Shimura Danzō, sitting in a dimly lit secret room, suddenly said, "Dove, put Veigar on the close watch list. You will personally monitor him."

"Yes."

In the secret room, which could only previously be seen to contain Shimura Danzō alone, a Root ninja hidden beside him, Dove, wearing a dove mask, immediately appeared and then faded back into the darkness.

"Yue Jian..."

Shimura Danzō lightly tapped the wooden table, contemplating how to bring Veigar under his wing.

Given Veigar's current displayed talent and strength, coupled with his impeccably clean background, Shimura Danzō not only wanted to, but couldn't afford to not be interested in Veigar.

The last person with a similar talent and background to Veigar had already become a pillar of the village. Although he had wanted to recruit that person, Shimura Danzō also knew that the possibility was practically zero.

Veigar, however, was different. Veigar had not yet been formally recruited by Hiruzen Sarutobi, nor had he become deeply involved with others. Shimura Danzō felt he still had a significant chance of success.

Once Veigar was cultivated, he would undoubtedly become one of his most capable subordinates.

The fact that Shimura Danzō dispatched his hidden guards to monitor Veigar showed how highly he valued him.

Dove's actions were swift. After receiving Shimura Danzō's orders, he immediately took two other Root ninjas and began monitoring Veigar without Veigar's slightest awareness.

A pang of hunger from his stomach made Veigar stop his training. Looking at the sky gradually darkening, Veigar, who was about to head downstairs to cook, suddenly heard a shout from outside the door.

"Veigar, are you home?"

Upon hearing this, Veigar knew it was Might Guy outside, so he replied, "It's Guy, right? I'm home, just wait a moment."

Soon, Veigar opened the door. When he saw the situation outside, he was surprised and asked, "Why are you all here?"

"Come in quickly!"

Besides Might Guy, those outside the door included Might Guy, Iruka Umino, Ebisu, Genma Shiranui, Asuma Sarutobi, and Obito Uchiha – seven males.

And Shizune Kato, Rin Nohara, and Kurenai Yuhi – four females.

A total of eleven people had come to visit.

"Excuse me for intruding."

Having been invited by Veigar, everyone quickly responded and walked into Veigar's home.

After ushering everyone to sit in the living room, Veigar also sat down and asked, "Is there something you've come to see me about?"

Might Guy replied, "We all know you applied for Early Graduation today, so we've come to celebrate with you in advance."

"For this, I've also brought you a Gift."

As he spoke, Might Guy stood up and took out the gift he had prepared beforehand.

"It's this!!"

Looking at the gift Might Guy took out, everyone had dark lines across their foreheads, but he was completely oblivious as he loudly introduced, "It's breathable and warm, allows for freedom of movement, and can showcase a perfect body curve. When you train wearing it, you'll immediately feel the difference and fall in love with it."

"And soon, you'll want to wear it all the time, just like me."

"This is my favorite."

Facing Might Guy's good intentions, Veigar couldn't refuse and could only smile awkwardly and reply, "Thank you, Guy."

"Here, accept it!"

Veigar accepted the green tight-fitting suit handed over by Might Guy and put it aside.

At the same time, Veigar decided to collect this Gift from Might Guy, vowing that he would never wear it even if he were beaten to death.

It wasn't that there was any quality issue with the tight-fitting suit Might Guy gave him. Its material and workmanship were excellent. The only drawback was that this tight-fitting suit was the same green color.

"..."

Looking at Veigar's expression when he accepted Might Guy's Gift, everyone secretly covered their mouths and smiled. If it were them, they would probably have the same expression as Veigar.

At the same time, they also took out the gifts they had prepared for Veigar one by one. Although they weren't very expensive, they all contained deep classmate affection.

Under the dim sky, laughter continuously emanated from Veigar's home, lasting for more than half an hour before everyone proposed to leave one after another, each returning to their own homes.

After seeing everyone to the door, Veigar specifically said to Obito Uchiha, who was preparing to escort Rin Nohara home, "Obito, thank you for the kunai you gave me. I'll use it to pass the exam."

Obito Uchiha smiled and replied, "As long as you like it."

If he hadn't known that Rin Nohara would come to see Veigar, Obito, who had just fought with Veigar yesterday, wouldn't have come to his door.

Let alone giving Veigar a Gift.

Speaking of which, there wasn't any major conflict between Obito Uchiha and Veigar. He was full of goodwill towards those around him. His original intention in his previous attitude towards Veigar was merely to highlight himself by defeating Veigar and thus attract Rin Nohara's attention.

However, after Veigar saw through his thoughts yesterday, he had already changed his attitude towards Veigar. This could perhaps be considered burying the hatchet.

At this moment, Veigar said to Obito Uchiha again, "To thank you for the Gift, I also have a special Gift for you."

Obito Uchiha asked curiously, "What Gift?"

Rin Nohara, who had agreed to leave with Obito Uchiha, also looked at Veigar with some curiosity. Then they saw Veigar take out that special "return Gift."

"This is it."

When Obito Uchiha saw what was in Veigar's hand, his eyes widened, and he looked at Veigar in disbelief, as if saying, "Are you serious?"

Veigar also showed a sincere look that said, "I am serious."

At this moment, Obito Uchiha felt a strong sense of malice from Veigar.

Rin Nohara couldn't help but burst out laughing.