Which Troublemaker Wants to Harm Me

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"So, you're saying that brat Naraku took down Idu in just a few moves?"

In the Hokage's office, the Third sat in his chair, taking a long drag of a dry cigarette, letting the smoke linger in his chest for a moment before exhaling slowly.

The fatigue from countless hours hunched over paperwork eased a little with that puff.

At the desk stood Yūhi Akane, who had come to report the mission's progress. After listening to her report, the Third asked in a low voice:

"Yes, the Idu who left us helpless was completely overpowered by Naraku from start to finish. He had no chance to fight back."

"Kakashi is called Konoha's prodigy, and I'm often praised as a genjutsu genius, but in front of Naraku‑kun, I feel all those 'geniuses' amount to nothing. You have to understand, Naraku‑kun is only ten years old—how could he be that monstrous?"

"If I hadn't seen it with my own eyes, I'd never have believed it!"

Akane forced a bitter smile and answered the Third's question:

"Don't even mention you. Standing before that kid, I feel like I'm really getting old."

"Every time we test him, we discover he always has another hidden card up his sleeve."

"By your account, that brat Naraku has a huge suppressing effect on soul‑type and consciousness‑type beings—something we didn't know before!"

"Sigh, the new wave pushes the old wave, and the old wave dies on the beach."

The Third took another wistful puff.

Clearly, Naraku's brilliance made him both happy and melancholy.

He was happy because Naraku is a Konoha ninja and a member of the Hyūga clan. The Hyūga have always been staunch supporters of the Third, so he'd never do anything that harms the village.

He was melancholy because Naraku is a bit too lazy. In the previous Jonin exam, if the Third hadn't warned him that failing would bring punishment, he probably would have just coasted through.

"By the way, you said that Yakumo's little girl is now staying with the Hyūga?"

Akane: "Yes. Naraku said he could treat Yakumo, but it would take some time."

"Considering the environment at Satomi Hill Villa and the convenience of treatment, we just let Yakumo move into Naraku‑kun's house!"

The Third: "Heh, that kid's good at healing too? All the doctors in Konoha are at a loss over Yakumo's condition, and he has a solution!"

"Could his medical art rival Tsunade's? I really want to know what he can't do!"

The Third tapped his pipe, flicked off the ash, and stood, looking at Akane.

"Alright, that's enough. Keep Yakumo's situation from the villagers."

"As for Naraku, I was planning to send him on a mission in a few days, but since he's now responsible for treating Yakumo, we'll hold off. Once Yakumo's health is stable, we'll send him out again."

"I've got everything I need. You can step back now."

The Third waved his hand at Akane.

"Yes, Lord Third!"

Akane turned and left the office.

After Akane left, the Third sat back down in his chair, crossed his ten fingers under his chin, closed his eyes, and thought.

"Hmm! Naraku, you little brat, you never cease to surprise me! No, I can't let you keep wallowing in laziness. You have to get moving!"

After a long pause, the Third opened his eyes and whispered to himself.

At the Hyūga clan's residence, Naraku brought Yakumo before his father and told him that Yakumo would be staying with the Hyūga for a while.

At that moment, Hyūga Hiashi's expression was priceless.

He certainly knew Anma Yakumo—after all, the former Anma clan was also a prestigious Konoha family, not far behind the Hyūga, and Yakumo was the prized jewel of the Anma clan's head.

But since about a decade ago, the Anma clan's talent pool has withered; they haven't even produced a single Jonin.

The clan's head and his wife perished in a mysterious fire a few years back, and Yakumo vanished from the village afterward.

Now, his own son brings a stranger into the house—what's going on?

Is he about to become a grandfather already??

Sensing his father's thoughts, Naraku began to explain:

"Father, because of Yakumo's condition, the Third has been sending her to other places for treatment these past years, but the results have been poor."

"Today I visited her with Miss Akane, and I realized I can cure her—it just takes time—so I brought her back to stay with us for easier treatment."

"Oh, I see now!"

After hearing Naraku's explanation, Hiashi's eyes widened with understanding.

"Ms. Yakumo, even though you're staying with the Hyūga, don't think of it as just a temporary stay. If you want to live here forever, that's fine—treat this place as your home and feel free to ask for anything you need."

Hyūga Hiashi warmly welcomed Yakumo.

Seeing his father's enthusiastic hospitality toward Yakumo, Naraku curled his lip, knowing that his explanation made no difference at all.

"Ah, damn it!"

At that moment, Naraku's nose twitched, and he let out a huge sneeze.

ACHOO!

"Who? Which troublemaker is trying to assassinate me?"

Naraka rubbed the bridge of his nose, feeling a sudden alertness!

"Speaking of which, since killing Danzo's men half a month ago, Danzo has been quiet. He must be plotting something bad, hmm, it's definitely him, we need to stay on guard!" Naraka thought to himself.

"Naraka, why don't you quickly invite Miss Yakumo to stay in the guest room!"

Seeing Naraka standing there clueless, Hiashi couldn't help but speak up!

Honestly, my own son has become a genius in cultivation, yet he's so clueless when it comes to dealing with girls!

"Miss Yakumo, please follow me, I'll take you to the guest room!"

"Alright, thank you, Naraka! Lord Hiashi, I'll take my leave now!"

"Go ahead, go ahead, you young folks should get to know each other more!"

Watching the two of them leave together, Hyuga Hiashi couldn't help but smile!

After leaving the front hall, Naraka walked with Yakumo through the Hyuga clan's backyard!

"Um, my father likes to speak nonsense, don't listen to his ramblings!"

Seeing Yakumo's cheeks redden from the misunderstanding with Hiashi, Naraka thought for a moment and then explained!

"Ah… um…"

Yakumo answered incoherently!

Naraka placed a hand on his forehead, silent!

To say, Yakumo is a cute little girl, but she's overly shy; she blushes at the slightest thing when she's with me, which is quite like my sister Hinata!

If we're talking about marriage, a girl like Yakumo would be a good choice; she'd definitely become a virtuous wife and mother!

But that can wait for later!

Right now, Yakumo is roughly ten years old at most, about the same size as me!

If I had any thoughts like that toward her, it would be monstrous. Having received nine years of compulsory education in my past life, Naraka would never do such a thing, besides, Naraka isn't a pedophile!

After settling Yakumo into the guest room, Naraka left first!

Later, Yakumo stayed at Naraka's house to receive treatment!

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