Uzuki Yugao's Choice

Uzuki Yugao, a Special Jonin of the Anbu.

Su Yu had a fairly good impression of her, knowing she was a Konoha ninja who knew how to repay kindness.

The mindset of ordinary Konoha ninja and Anbu ninja could never be exactly the same.

Anbu ninja were accustomed to the things that happened in the shadows and held their own perspectives on many matters.

Ordinary ninja, on the other hand, placed their complete trust in Konoha.

Of course, the ordinary ninja mentioned here did not include those who belonged to clans.

Every ninja from a clan had two "number ones" in their heart; they had to consider both the interests of their clan and the interests of the village.

Ordinary ninja, having no one to rely on, could only choose to believe in the village.

Inside Uzuki Yugao's room.

Su Yu watched the drunken Uzuki Yugao before him, choosing not to disturb her.

He simply sat there quietly, staring at Uzuki Yugao without saying a word.

Uzuki Yugao finished another bottle of sake, stood up, and staggered toward the kitchen.

Su Yu rose and blocked her path.

"Move aside, or go get me more sake." Uzuki Yugao looked up at Su Yu.

"Do you plan on drinking forever?" Su Yu asked.

"That's none of your business." After saying this, Uzuki Yugao tried to walk around him.

"Honestly, my first impression of you was very good; you fit the image of a ninja I hold in my heart. But right now, you don't look like a ninja at all; you are surrounded by loneliness and sorrow." Su Yu continued to block her.

"What do you know? Do you understand my pain?" Uzuki Yugao lowered her head, her small hands clenched tight.

"I don't understand, but I do know that Gekko Hayate would not want to see you like this." Su Yu said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Uzuki Yugao lifted her head.

Su Yu looked straight at her, not flinching or looking away.

A long silence passed.

Uzuki Yugao's expression shifted, and she ran toward the bathroom.

Immediately after, the sound of retching followed.

Su Yu followed her and watched over Uzuki Yugao.

After she finished vomiting, Su Yu poured a glass of water and handed it to her.

Uzuki Yugao took the glass and rinsed her mouth.

"Are you a bit more sober now?" Su Yu asked.

Uzuki Yugao glanced at him but said nothing.

Seeing this, Su Yu reached out his hand.

In an instant, Uzuki Yugao was trapped inside a Water Prison.

She was stunned, caught completely off guard.

Su Yu controlled the Water Prison with one hand while using the other to start filling the bathtub.

"What are you doing?" Uzuki Yugao's face flushed red.

Su Yu did not answer.

When the bathtub was nearly full, he moved the Water Prison over the tub and released it.

Uzuki Yugao landed in the tub, glaring at Su Yu in shame and anger.

"I'll wait for you in the living room." Su Yu turned and walked away.

Uzuki Yugao looked at the closed door, then looked down at her clothes.

She sighed and had no choice but to start bathing.

An hour later.

Wrapped in a bath towel, Uzuki Yugao walked out of the bathroom.

Su Yu was sitting on the living room sofa; seeing her emerge, he unabashedly looked her over.

Feeling his gaze, Uzuki Yugao blushed and headed toward the bedroom.

"Would you like to leave Konoha with me? And start a new life?" Su Yu spoke up.

Uzuki Yugao froze, looking at Su Yu in disbelief.

"If you are willing, I am ready to give up everything to fly away with you." Su Yu stood up and walked over to Uzuki Yugao.

"Don't say such foolish things. Hinata likes you, the Hyuga Clan acknowledges you, and the Third Hokage has placed you in the Hokage Direct Squad. Your future..."

"Compared to your happiness, I would choose the latter without a moment's hesitation." Su Yu interrupted Uzuki Yugao and pulled her into an embrace.

Held in Su Yu's arms, Uzuki Yugao's body trembled.

She struggled for a moment, but could not break free from Su Yu's embrace.

"I have no sense of belonging to Konoha, and I am already prepared to leave. The person who killed Gekko Hayate was from Sunagakure, and it was even a Sunagakure jonin leading the team. But, do you believe that Konoha will absolutely refuse to pursue the truth of this matter?" Su Yu lowered his voice and whispered into Uzuki Yugao's ear.

"How do you know?" Uzuki Yugao retorted.

"He discovered some secrets, which is why he was murdered. The reason I know is because someone else told me the news; I didn't tell Konoha because I knew it would be useless." Su Yu looked straight at Uzuki Yugao.

"Was it really a Sunagakure jonin?" Uzuki Yugao's small hand tightened slightly.

Su Yu nodded, watching her.

Uzuki Yugao lowered her head.

A few seconds later.

She raised her head.

"Thank you for telling me the truth. Do not tell anyone about this; Hayate's revenge is mine to take."

"You have no way to take revenge."

"I... I will find a way..."

"Even if it means sacrificing yourself, you still want revenge?" Su Yu interrupted Uzuki Yugao.

Uzuki Yugao opened her mouth, then fell silent.

"I will take revenge for you. You stay in the Konoha Medical Ninja department, and when the Fifth Hokage takes office, you find an opportunity to be promoted to jonin." Su Yu said earnestly.

"The Fifth Hokage?" Uzuki Yugao was momentarily stunned.

"You will understand in the future. As the price for helping you take revenge, everything about you belongs to me, and I will give you the chance to be promoted to jonin." Su Yu gently hugged Uzuki Yugao.

"Can you... can you really help me take revenge?" Uzuki Yugao looked at Su Yu.

The next second.

Her eyes widened.

Because Su Yu's eyes had transformed into the Two-Tomoe Sharingan.

"This is my greatest secret. Only you know; you are the person I trust most in this world." Su Yu's tone was very gentle.

Held in Su Yu's arms, Uzuki Yugao slowly hugged him back.

At this moment, her heart felt very calm.

Su Yu left Uzuki Yugao's home.

He had shown his affection for Uzuki Yugao and even claimed he was willing to give up everything for her; Uzuki Yugao's reaction had not exceeded his expectations.

She was thinking of Su Yu rather than slapping him, which provided the conditions to continue.

Su Yu had told her the truth, even revealing his intention to leave Konoha, and had shaken her loyalty to the village.

In fact, Su Yu had not lied; as a former Anbu member, Uzuki Yugao knew very well what the final outcome of this matter would be.

Konoha would not help her take revenge because the village did not want to provoke a war.

And Su Yu had shown her hope.

The Two-Tomoe Sharingan had also put Uzuki Yugao completely at ease.

Su Yu's trust in her had driven away the loneliness in her heart, leaving room for Su Yu instead.

Of course, Uzuki Yugao had not yet reached the point of liking Su Yu; it was merely trust and a bit of goodwill.

This was mainly due to the significant age gap between the two.

However, none of this was a problem.

As long as Su Yu worked hard enough, this gap would mean nothing.

Next.

Su Yu only needed to wait.

Uzuki Yugao's choice was crucial.

If she remained loyal to Konoha, Su Yu would be captured by Anbu members.

If she chose Su Yu, then naturally, nothing would happen.