Uzumaki Sanryo

"Big Sister Director, how has the Orphanage been lately?"

"Everything's been quite good. The children are all very happy."

Looking at these children, Nonō's smile now came from the bottom of her heart.

Even Qingfeng was somewhat moved. So many orphans, all because of war. Sooner or later, true peace had to be achieved.

Anko and Uzuki Yugao solemnly took out two ten-thousand-ryō banknotes and placed them into the donation box.

Qingfeng could guarantee that these were the same two banknotes he had returned before. Starting from the pet treatment fees, they had gone in circles before finally ending up at the Orphanage.

Then all three pairs of eyes turned toward Uchiha Qingfeng.

Qingfeng knew it. Nothing good ever came from being brought along by Anko. So they had their eyes on the little money in his pocket.

He had been so carefree while eating Three-Color Dumplings, yet paying up was truly miserable.

Qingfeng reluctantly pulled out twenty thousand ryō from his pocket.

"Hmm?"

Facing Anko's sharply raised brows, Qingfeng could only slowly take out another banknote.

"Hmm???"

Even the aloof Uzuki Yugao wore a pitiful expression.

Qingfeng silently took out another one and held it up. "This last ten thousand ryō is my final shred of stubbornness."

Anko did not care about that.

"Hand it over!"

All four ten-thousand-ryō banknotes were tossed into the donation box.

Why had Anko brought Qingfeng here? It was because he worked as a Veterinarian and made quite a bit of money. She had not brought Qingfeng here; she had brought the money in his pocket.

Seeing him take out forty thousand ryō, she was barely satisfied. Next time they came, she would call him again.

Nonō was Root's top spy, and her skill at reading people was first-rate.

Why did it feel like this Uchiha genius was being completely controlled by two little girls? Going by the Uchiha clan's habit of looking down on everyone, they should have long since been unable to tolerate this sort of thing.

Yet the one before her only felt heartache over losing money and did not care at all about being "disrespected."

Bonds of friendship?

If Qingfeng knew what Nonō was thinking, he would probably only say, "After your windows get smashed a few times, you'll understand."

"Recently, Ninja from the village brought over several children and left behind some money. The Orphanage isn't short on funds for the time being."

???

Well played, Yakushi Nonō. You couldn't have said that earlier? You had to wait until after the donation? I thought you were kind, but who would've expected this? This was the kind of thing one could never guard against.

Although Qingfeng felt somewhat resentful, he did not intend to say much. At the very least, Nonō truly would spend the money on the orphans.

"Ninja brought them here? Were they those red-haired kids? No wonder I didn't see them the last time I came."

Qingfeng looked in the direction Anko pointed and indeed saw several red-haired children.

Brought here by Ninja? Could they all be Uzumaki clan members? Thinking carefully about the original story, none of them had appeared in it at all.

Qingfeng temporarily suppressed his doubts. He definitely had to get in contact with them when he had the chance.

At that moment, a silver-haired child ran in from outside.

"Director, I'm back!"

He ran up to Nonō and handed her the money in his hand.

"Kabuto, you've worked hard."

Qingfeng did not know how to express his current feelings. He had come to the Orphanage with Anko and Yugao, only to encounter not just the "Wandering Miko," but also a future little boss.

Konoha's Orphanage truly hid dragons and crouching tigers.

If Yakushi Kabuto was properly trained now, then in the future, if he did not join Root and did not meet Orochimaru, he would still have considerable research value.

This was worth trying. It would be best if he could poach him.

Nonō smiled as she explained, "This is Yakushi Kabuto. Though he isn't very old, he already possesses some medical knowledge and can earn money for the Orphanage."

Qingfeng noticed that Nonō's face was full of pride as she said this.

There was no doubt that Yakushi Kabuto had learned his medical ninjutsu from Nonō. She treated him as a disciple.

And in this field, Kabuto truly was a genius.

"It's just about noon. Why don't you all stay for a meal before leaving?"

Facing Nonō's invitation, Qingfeng did not want to leave anyway. It would be best if he could learn a little more.

Mitarashi Anko and Uzuki Yugao had even less intention of leaving.

As Kabuto and Nonō went to the kitchen to get busy, Qingfeng finally had time to properly interact with the children in the yard.

Though they were all about the same age, their treatment was worlds apart.

When these children saw Uchiha Qingfeng approaching, they slowly backed away. His clothes and appearance made him look like the child of a wealthy family. They did not know what he wanted from them and were all somewhat afraid.

Anko and Uzuki Yugao were treated much better than Qingfeng. At least no one avoided them. With just a few casual words, they had talked those innocent children into patting their chests and promising, "Your business is our business."

Qingfeng was helpless. Did women naturally have high affinity even from childhood? He could only bring out his trump card.

"Do you want to become Ninja? Big brother can teach you."

"Ninja?"

"Really?"

To these orphans, those words were like thunder striking level ground, instantly drawing all their attention.

Becoming Ninja was their lifelong dream, but the vast majority of them lacked Ninja talent and could only live out their lives as civilians.

Now someone actually wanted to teach them ninjutsu, and they instantly crowded around him.

"Alright, everyone, don't rush. First, watch my Hand Seals carefully."

Qingfeng demonstrated the Clone Jutsu once, drawing amazed exclamations from the children.

"He really is a Ninja?"

"How did he do that? That's amazing!"

"Can you really teach us?"

Because the Hand Seals were simple, Qingfeng deliberately moved slowly so that everyone could see clearly.

These little companions all studied earnestly. They knew that if they truly became Ninja, their lives from then on would change.

They all seriously followed Qingfeng's movements and learned together.

"So what if you know a little ninjutsu? When I go back, I'm going to practice hard too."

Although Anko and Uzuki Yugao sounded somewhat disdainful, their hands were also unconsciously forming Hand Seals.

"Clone Jutsu!"

Anko looked at the misshapen clone she had created and immediately punched it apart.

She even muttered, "That thing definitely isn't my clone. It's ugly as hell."

Qingfeng watched carefully. As expected of children from Ninja clans. Though they had not undergone proper training, Chakra already existed in their bodies.

Most of the people in the Orphanage were merely copying the motions. Without Chakra in their bodies, it was impossible for them to successfully cast ninjutsu.

Another person caught Qingfeng's attention. So she really was an Uzumaki clan member? And one with relatively pure Uzumaki bloodline.

At that moment, Uzumaki Sanryo stared at the clone beside her in confusion. Though it was not perfect, its features could still be seen clearly.

She had never expected that after forming a few seals, she could truly create a clone. She had originally only been playing a Ninja game.

So she had not known she possessed Chakra? As expected of an Uzumaki. In terms of Chakra, she had easily surpassed children her age.

"What's your name?"

"Sanryo..."

Although the little girl before him had been told to hide her surname, Qingfeng was already one hundred percent certain that this Sanryo was definitely an Uzumaki clan member.

As for the other red-haired children, they might simply have red hair and not be Uzumaki clan members.