He was fundamentally different from Orochimaru. Orochimaru-sensei had truly obliterated his humanity. While Uchiha Yū could turn shinobi into pawns and send them on suicide attacks...
He was not yet so cold-blooded that he could watch children whose lives had only just begun march off to their deaths. That was why Uchiha Yū was angry today.
He wanted those children filled with fantasies to understand that war was no game. It was a devastation of both body and soul.
Having her sit beside him, Uchiha Yū patted Anko's shoulder and entrusted her with an extremely important task.
"Your abilities have earned my recognition. For some important tasks going forward, I need you to take part. You can serve as my assistant and use the medical knowledge I taught you to treat the wounded."
Though the front lines were dangerous, some places were extremely safe. The hospitals behind the shinobi forces were among the most heavily guarded areas.
A war of this scale was a meat grinder, unsuitable for Anko. It was better to let her stay safely in the hospital, though he needed to phrase it differently.
"They are all people who have shed blood for Konoha. Medical ninja are severely lacking right now, so people like you need to step up. It will be very hard work, so you must prepare yourself mentally."
After being sweet-talked for a while, Anko's dejected air vanished, and she became as fired up as if she had been injected with chicken blood.
What had Anko just heard? Her teacher acknowledged her strength and was even willing to let her become his assistant!
She definitely would not disappoint her teacher!
Watching Anko Mitarashi, who had been thoroughly talked into it, Uchiha Yū smiled faintly. Then he looked at the envelope that had been delivered.