The Spy Chief, Ino Yamanaka

Anya blinked her big eyes, instantly picking out the thrilling words "contact," "intelligence," and "risk"!

Her thoughts boiled over: Waku waku! Father's going on a dangerous spy mission! Anya can't let him down!

She puffed out her little chest and promised in her most obedient voice, "Anya understands! Anya will be good and stay home until Father comes back!"

Her little face was the picture of seriousness, as if to say, I'm the most reliable partner he has.

Kabuto Yakushi nodded in satisfaction, ruffled her pink hair, and headed out.

Kabuto spent a busy, productive day at Kumogakure First Hospital.

He completed a mountain of handover paperwork, attended a department meeting, and was even pulled into consultations on two difficult psychiatric cases.

But for Kabuto, whose Medical Ninjutsu was exceptionally advanced and who excelled at controlling both body and mind, the cases were a breeze.

After hearing the case histories, he pinpointed several overlooked details and proposed several treatments combining new medications with psychological intervention. His reasoning was clear, and his insights were original.

The local specialists marveled. "No wonder Doctor Forger is a renowned psychiatrist in the Land of Lightning. He lives up to his reputation!"

That afternoon, Kabuto left the hospital on the pretext of "getting to know the area."

He wandered casually through several streets, using shop-window reflections and sudden stops to tie his shoes to check repeatedly for a tail. After a winding route, he entered an ordinary-looking flower shop.

The shop was fragrant with flowers. A middle-aged owner in a gardening apron was trimming stems.

Loid stopped before a pot of purple hyacinths and asked casually, "Boss, doesn't this hyacinth of 'reflection and mourning' look a little thirsty today?"

Without looking up from his work, the owner replied naturally, "You have a good eye. 'Melancholy