In the dark sea of blood, cold-textured blades moved in and out, splashing out bits of blood that dissolved in the sea water.
One day, two days, three days...
I don't know how much time has passed, and Yugito doesn't remember it. I just know that the wounds keep appearing and healing, and the scars and stings that come with it don't know when they will end.
"It seems... it seems like I'll see you again, Matatabi..."
Suddenly, the blade stopped, and the figures stagnated in place. When the world in front of her regained its color, a figure she had never seen before, but which seemed vaguely familiar to Yugito, smiled gently at her.
"Good morning, Miss Yugito, how was your rest last night?"
"You are..."
With a splash, Yugito fainted and fell to the ground. The suffering that he had endured for so many years disappeared. He suddenly relaxed and the tight thread in his heart was completely broken.
"I've passed out and been sent to Konoha Hospital. I'm just mentally exhausted. I just need to rest for about a week. Please."
Yugao frowned slightly and felt relieved a lot when he saw Two-Tails Jinchūriki fainted and fell to the ground as soon as he woke up.
"Is this Jinchūriki of Two-Tails? How can a being who can tame Two-Tails be so mentally tense, Sharingan tortures Genjutsu?"
"Based on the time of three days in one second, it's about 720 years. Although there is no accumulation of pain, Yugito can still clearly say these two words "you are" when he sees me. It's amazing."
Realizing something, Uzuki Yugao looked in admiration. It was really amazing that he could survive 720 years under Tsukuyomi's hands.
However, compared to Yugito, which has survived for 720 years, the truly terrifying thing is...
"I understand, what are you going to say to the Third Generation? This is Jinchūriki after all, I'm afraid..."
"Are you trying to make others fearful? It doesn't matter. I didn't want to leave Yugito in Uchiha. I just let Kumogakure buy it from me at the price First Hokage paid for Tailed Beast."
Upon hearing this, Yugao couldn't help but clicked his tongue and bought Tailed Beast at the price that First Hokage sold it for? This is really a big opening for a lion.
"Fourth Raikage will agree?"
"They dare not refuse. Eight-Tails Jinchuriki has not been able to return to its peak state for a year and a half. The only remaining Perfect Jinchuriki has fallen into the hands of the enemy. Now Kumogakure is only supported by Fourth Raikage."
With a flat smile, as if he had everything under control, Yugao nodded gently and helped Yugito out.
At some point, two beautiful figures stood aside.
He had long blond hair and a cold and indifferent temperament. He raised his head from time to time to see the figure in front of him clearly, but then lowered his head subconsciously.
The other person has dark skin and silver hair shawl, and his expression is a bit flinching, but he is very unwilling in his heart.
"You are very concerned about Yugito's situation? That's right! After all, she is a companion in the same village. You can also take care of her in the next time. Just talk to Konoha Hospital's people."
It was completely unexpected that Uchiha Huayue would allow them to contact Yugito. Mabui's green eyes were happy, but then they turned into nervousness.
It wasn't until Huayue disappeared that the two of them hurried to Konoha Hospital.
A week later, Kumogakure's two special envoys, hope and Darui, looked gloomy, but they did not dare to complain at all.
"This is Yugito's ransom. I hope you can keep your promise and don't smear Body Flicker Gengetsu's name."
In the conference room, Huayue glanced at the ransom note that started with one word and followed by eight zeros, and a smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Very good, hand over at the door of Konoha this afternoon. Don't let a similar assassination happen next time, otherwise I can only go to Kumogakure to question Fourth Raikage in person."
That afternoon, hope and Darui saw the pale Yugito. The three of them looked at each other and sighed silently.
The mission failed, a complete failure. Not only did the rescue mission fail to be completed, but Samui also joined in, and the other party was still unwilling to pay the ransom for the two of them.
"Back to Kumogakure, you are an important fighting force in the village. We cannot let you fall completely into the hands of Konoha."
The backs of the three people gradually disappeared at the end of the street. A group of Anbus were ambushing in all directions. Just when they were about to take action, another group of Anbus appeared in an instant and surrounded many Anbus.
"Master Third Hokage has an order prohibiting Root from attacking the Kumogakure messenger. Anyone who dares to disobey will be killed without mercy!"
Several Root ninjas remained silent, turned around and retreated into Konoha. This time the assassination mission completely failed.
At the same time, within Hokage's Office.
The Third Hokage in Anbu's mouth was looking solemn at this time, scanning the information in his hand, which was a little unbelievable for a moment.
"I really didn't expect that the forbidden experiment would be successful, but you would hand it over to me personally. Why?"
"It was just an accidental discovery that he is the teacher Orochimaru who has the deepest research on forbidden arts in the village and is the most crazed. With this guarantee, I believe you are also willing to let Minato-sensei's children be closer to children of the same age."
There was a vague flash of weirdness in Sarutobi Hiruzen's old eyes, but the information in front of him was true, and he had more hope of subduing the rampaging Tailed Beast.
But, what is the purpose of this guy in front of me? Feeling confident or not caring?
"I will personally lead someone to verify this matter with Danzo. Once it is true, the child will immediately be taken care of by the sun. Master First Hokage's Kekkei Genkai will be cultivated by me personally."
When Uchiha Huayue saw this, he just chuckled and turned around to leave.
Before leaving, the final advice came from under the mask, causing Sarutobi Hiruzen to wake up from the surprise.
"By the way, I forgot to remind you that Master First Hokage's Wood Release only has the ability to calm Tailed Beast, and cannot control Tailed Beast to fight like Sharingan."
"The only ones qualified to control Tailed Beast are Sharingan, Rinnegan, and Jinchūriki. The rest of the abilities can only temporarily subdue Tailed Beast, and the same goes for Wood Release."
The back figure disappeared, and Sarutobi Hiruzen's excited mood completely fell into calm, but even so, he still did not choose to believe it.
"Haha, young people are still too young. They have never seen the era when Master First Hokage fought with their own eyes. They don't understand what Wood Release means to Konoha!"
That night, Anbu, who was directly under Hokage, led four Anbu brigades to the scene one after another and surrounded Root Headquarters.
Inside Root Headquarters, Danzo looked ugly, and subconsciously fell on A next to him. No matter how hard he thought, he couldn't figure out who leaked A's existence.
"Danzo, you should know, what does Wood Release ninja mean to the village? Hand over that child, and I will forgive you for the mistakes you have made."
After the words fell, each Anbu Ninja held the handle of the knife in their hands, and a war was about to break out.
Danzo looked at his more than ten confidants with a cold expression, and then looked at A's existence, he could only grit his teeth and swallow his anger.
"A, from today on, you no longer belong to Root. Remember, Sarutobi..."
Looking at his old friend hidden in the darkness, Sarutobi lamented silently, and the smile underneath Hokage's Hat looked like that of an ordinary old man.
"Welcome to the Konoha family. Your name is A?"