Yakushi Nonō, standing at the front, unconsciously took a step forward and placed a hand on the child's shoulder as well. A warning flashed across her face, but in front of so many children, she could not speak of what she believed was the truth. She could only say tactfully:
"Doctor Yuu is very busy. You mustn't disturb his work. Hurry and thank him so we can head back. I'll make you meat soup later."
The moment they heard there would be meat soup today, several children crowded around at once. Yet the smile on Uchiha Yuu's face did not fade. He casually picked up one of the children and smiled at Yakushi Nonō.
"I just came back from the front lines, so I have nothing to deal with right now. Children are Konoha's hope. This time, Lord Hokage asked me to lead a group of Genin to the battlefield for experience. Do you want to hear stories about ninjas?"
His voice was soft, but different people interpreted it differently. Deep down, Yakushi Nonō believed that he was an utterly wicked devil, someone who would stop at nothing to achieve his goals, even tormenting and threatening others.
To Yakushi Nonō, the sight of him holding a child had already become proof that he intended to use the children to threaten her and force her into compromise. For a moment, she fell into hesitation.
The children, on the other hand, did not think so much. They happened to be on the same wavelength as Uchiha Yuu, especially the child in his arms, who wrapped an arm around Uchiha Yuu's shoulder and said with a grin:
"The doctor can tell us ninja stories, and we can share stories about the orphanage with the doctor too. Lots of fun things happen at the