She had awakened a Kekkei Genkai, but at the same time, a monster named Ido had been born within her body.
This monster was exceptionally vicious.
Kurama Yakumo's parents had both died at the hands of this monster.
Yet Kurama Yakumo did not know of the monster's existence.
After accidentally overhearing something, she believed that Hiruzen Sarutobi had been the one who killed her parents.
She harbored hatred toward the Hokage.
Uchiha Setsuna's eyes flickered.
"The Kurama Clan does seem to be a ninja clan that Uchiha can win over."
"At the very least, Kurama Yakumo deeply hates the Hokage."
"And as the Kurama Clan's sole remaining genius, the other members of the Kurama Clan would certainly have to consider Kurama Yakumo's wishes."
"The Ido problem isn't something Uchiha can't solve."
"That way, the Kurama Clan would have two reasons to grow close to Uchiha."
"However, all of this depends on Uchiha displaying enough strength—not being easily crushed by the Konoha High Command, but being able to stand against them as equals."
"No one would team up with a teammate destined to lose."
"No ninja clan is stupid."
"Well... at least, not all of them are stupid."
Uchiha Setsuna thought of Uchiha's situation.
Before Kurama Yakumo could clearly see what Uchiha Setsuna looked like, he had already left.
Kurama Yakumo froze for a moment.
Then, she shook her head and headed toward the little shop she had originally intended to visit.
After returning home, Uchiha Setsuna trained and ate dinner.
Uchiha Setsuna was somewhat excited and unable to sleep.
"I've already carried out Life Simulation fifty-four times. I started out not even being a ninja, and now I've reached Kage level."
"I can't say that I gave my all in every simulation or made the best choice every time."
"But