Take Danzo's Money, Then Kick Him Aside

Because Yakushi Nonō was an orphan, she believed Shimura Danzō's brainwashing, thinking that everyone in this world was evil and that there were no good people.

So she was wary of everyone and had no friends at all.

As a result, she ranked near the bottom of her class.

She was ostracized instead.

Everyone mocked her as a shrine maiden, and no one was willing to talk to her.

This made Yakushi Nonō mistakenly believe that Danzo had been right—there really were only bad people in this world.

Until Uchiha Kurohane appeared.

Yakushi Nonō felt that Uchiha Kurohane was like a ray of sunlight, dispelling the darkness in her heart.

She felt that the world had become beautiful because of Uchiha Kurohane!

Now that she heard he was willing to help, Yakushi Nonō became even more hopeful about the future.

A powerful wave of emotion surged through her. Her cheeks flushed, and even her eyes grew moist.

To hide her unusual reaction, she lowered her head, bent at the waist, and bowed respectfully to Uchiha Kurohane.

"You saved me once before, and now you're willing to help me again. Thank you so much!"

Uchiha Kurohane said with a smile.

"We're companions. Helping each other is only natural. Actually, there's something I need your help with too, Senior."

Kurohane needs something from me?

Yakushi Nonō was overjoyed. She raised her head and revealed an expectant smile.

"Is there anything I can help you with, Kurohane?"

"Reading medical books alone is too boring. I hope Senior can help explain them to me."

Yakushi Nonō nodded like a pecking chick.

"I also think reading medical books alone is dry and dull. Let's study together."

Yakushi Nonō had always been alone. She was far too lonely.

If she had a choice, she would have