Three days later.
Konoha Orphanage is much busier than usual.
Tomorrow is Kai's birthday, and it is also his first birthday in Orphanage. The children started to mess with it three days ago.
The yard was filled with colorful ribbons, and crooked paper cuts were pasted on the windows.
Several little girls squatted at the door of the kitchen, helping the women choose vegetables.
Might Duy stood in the center of the yard and commanded:
"Move the ribbon a little to the left! Yes! A little higher! Good! Very energetic!"
The children happily followed the instructions.
What surprised Kai was that Kabuto Yakushi was back.
This little guy, who is now thirteen years old, received the news a few days ago and rushed back from the mission site Konoha overnight.
He was wearing a Chunin vest, and his hair was combed as meticulously as an adult.
Carrying a medical kit on his back, he walked with an air of maturity.
When Kai saw him for the first time, he was stunned. "What's wrong with your outfit?"
Kabuto adjusted his glasses and smiled:
"Dad Kai, I have been promoted to Chunin."
"Chunin?"
Kai looked him up and down.
It is not easy to be promoted to Chunin at the age of thirteen without the support of military exploits during peacetime.
In the next few days, Kabuto clung to Kai almost every step of the way.
It was as if he was trying to make up for the regret of his absence when Kai came back the last few times.
Kai didn't mind either and taught Kabuto some things over the course of a few days.
This afternoon.
Orphanage Suddenly there was a rush of footsteps at the door.
A child ran into the yard, his voice urgent and crisp:
"Grandpa Dai! There is a strange uncle coming outside and he wants to see you!"
Might Duy put down the ribbon in his hand with a curious look on his face.
"Strange uncle? How strange?"
The child thought for a while, "He is well-dressed, smiling, and there are several boxes behind him."
Dai scratched his head, stood up and walked towards the door.
Kai was down the corridor and frowned slightly when he heard the conversation.
Is anyone looking for Might Duy?
He didn't want to expose anything, so he didn't speak. He just stood up and followed him, standing on the inside of the porch and looking out through the crack in the door.
When he saw it, he was stunned.
"Moyochi En? Why is he here?"
The person standing outside the door is none other than Spirit Mountain, the chief protector.
Moyochi En.
He was wearing a Land of Rice Fields businessman's robe, a round hat on his head, and a warm smile on his face.
Behind him were several followers, each carrying a large box on their shoulders.
The moment Might Duy walked out, Moyochi En's eyes lit up.
He strode forward, cupped his fists and raised his hands. "You must be Lord Might Duy!"
Dai was stunned and waved his hands repeatedly. "I don't dare to act like this, just call me Might Duy. You are..."
Moyochi En smiled brightly:
"The villain is a businessman from Land of Rice Fields Hidden Spirit Village. This time he comes to Konoha to do business."
"I heard that there is a shortage of supplies here at Konoha Orphanage. I dropped by to send some things to show my kindness to the children. Please don't dislike it."
He said this naturally, and the entourage behind him had already placed the box on the ground and opened the lid.
Dai looked over and took a look:
The first box contains medicinal materials, which are common items used to prevent wind and cold and cure coughs. They are in good condition.
The second box contains winter clothes, which are plain in color and come in various sizes. At first glance, it seems that they are specially prepared according to the size of the child.
The third box contains rice, noodles and dried meat, which are piled neatly and in large quantities.
They are not particularly expensive, but they are all what Orphanage really needs right now.
Dai had some troubles and did not let go of his vigilance.
Although he is recognized as "Eternal Genin", after all, he has been traveling for so many years, so he will not trust a stranger with just a few words.
Just as he was about to ask, there was a sound of footsteps in the hallway.
Kai opened the door and walked out.
Moyochi En was waiting for Dai's reply when he caught a glimpse of Kai's figure from the corner of his eye, and his whole figure was struck by lightning.
His eyes widened instantly, and the smile froze on his face:
"As... as..."
Kai glanced at him and said in a very calm tone, "Huh?"
Moyochi En swallowed the second half of the words hard.
Might Duy looked at him and then at Kai: "Son, do you know him?"
Kai nodded and grinned at Dai.
"Dad, please take the things. This is my friend."
Dai nodded. Since he knew his son, he had no worries.
He grinned and shouted into the yard, "Come here and move your things!"
A group of children came out cheering.
Moyochi En quietly wiped the sweat from his forehead.
Taking advantage of Dai's opportunity to lead the children, he approached Kai and lowered his voice:
"Sir, why are you here?"
Kai glanced at him sideways:
"I'll go home and have a look, but you, why did you come to Konoha? Are you still here?"
Moyochi En quickly explained:
"This subordinate came here to discuss cooperation with the Uchiha Obito clan leader."
"After we finished talking, thinking about your identity... I decided to send some supplies to Orphanage."
Kai was stunned.
His identity is known to Moyochi En.
Kai patted his shoulder. "I'm interested."
Moyochi En was flattered and bent even lower. "This is what a subordinate should do."
He lowered his head when speaking and spoke in a respectful tone.
But the uncontrollable joy at the corner of his mouth still showed up.
Moyochi En feels very beautiful.
Is there anything more coincidental than this?
I gave gifts to the leader's family, and the leader happened to see me.
This kind of flattery was shot right to the point!
Kai thought for a moment and said, "Since you're already here, don't leave in a hurry. I'll take you to meet someone."
Moyochi En was stunned. "Meeting someone?"
Kai didn't answer, just turned around and walked out of the courtyard.
Moyochi En hurriedly followed.
The two of them walked through the streets of Konoha. Occasionally, people on the street cast curious glances.
Moyochi En followed Kai, the more he thought about it, the more beautiful it became, and his steps became brisk.
He looked at the street scene of Konoha, thinking about how he would brag to Kakuzu this time when he went back.
As he walked, his pace suddenly slowed down.
A thought flashed through his mind, and the smile on his face gradually solidified.
That's not right!
How could the Venerable Tathagata walk so calmly on the Konoha street despite his reputation as Konoha Rogue Ninja?
Anbu saw Anbu on the roadside, but no one came forward to stop him.
There were even a few patrolling ninjas who saw his back from a distance and took the initiative to get out of the way.
This is completely the treatment given by the top management in the village. How does it look like a traitorous ninja?
Moyochi En The more I think about it, the more confused I become.
I was about to ask a question, but when I raised my head, I was stunned.
There is an imposing building ahead, with four large characters written squarely on the lintel -
Hokage Building.
Moyochi En stepped on his feet and took a breath of cold air.
His pupils trembled sharply, and he turned to look at Kai with a look of disbelief on his face.
"His Holiness, take me to Hokage Building?"
"Is he going to... surrender???"