Rumors Abound

In the fleeting two days, Koki enjoyed unprecedented treatment; everyone around him was obedient to him and did everything to please him.

Today, Mikoto took Itachi home to get some clean clothes.

"It hurts! It hurts! It hurts so much... I don't want a shot! Aaaaaah!" In the ward, Koki's wails echoed through the sky. His body was as tense as a fully drawn bow, and his two feet were gripping the edge of the bed tightly.

Koki's arm was held tightly by Shisui, while the needle tip gently grazed his skin, causing a stinging sensation.

A deep fear flickered in the depths of his eyes; the impending needle seemed more terrifying than any enemy.

"Koki, don't be afraid," Shisui gently comforted her. "You're getting this injection for your own good."

However, Koki became extremely agitated, as if a powder keg had been lit.

"I... I don't want a shot! I'd rather be stabbed again than get a shot!" he shouted, his voice filled with resistance and fear.

Kakashi stood by the bed, arms crossed, his eyes fixed on the needle spinning on Koki's arm. Upon hearing these words, he and Shisui exchanged a glance, both revealing a hint of helplessness in their eyes.

"Koki, the medicine for your stomach injury isn't working anymore, so now we can only give you injections. Be good, it won't hurt too much. Once it's healed, we can go home. Itachi is waiting for us at home." Shisui gently stroked Koki's hair, trying to soothe him again.

However, just as Shisui finished speaking, Koki swiftly hid at the innermost part of the bed, as if she had been frightened.

"Koki?" Shisui raised an eyebrow, the syringe in his hand gleaming coldly.

Koki's eyelids twitched violently, and he shook his head repeatedly, saying, "No, no, I'd better stay here a few more days. A few more days of medication will definitely make me better."

Under the sunlight, Koki kept backing away, but unexpectedly touched Obito was sitting quietly by the window.

Ever since he heard what he had said last night, Obito had been sitting there quietly, motionless, as if lost in thought.

His gaze passed through the window, looking into the distance, but despite the noise inside, he seemed completely oblivious to his surroundings, still immersed in his own world.

Without thinking much, Koki continued to back away, trying to push Obito towards the edge of the bed.

His hand inadvertently brushed lightly against Obito's fingers that were hanging down to his side.

Obito's fingertips trembled slightly, while his curled-up right leg silently felt the boy's dependence and relaxation before him.

His dark eyes slowly lowered, his gaze sliding over Koki's unguarded back, gradually reflecting a warm and gentle light like sunlight.

"Koki, be good," Shisui whispered comfortingly.

Koki was cornered and was about to turn and rush to the corner of the bed when Obito grabbed her hand tightly.

"Obito-nii? Even you..." Koki's eyes widened as she stared at Obito in disbelief, her gaze filled with shock and deep despair.

Obito lowered his head, avoiding Koki's eyes. His gaze darted away, as if afraid of being hurt by her accusing eyes.

His hand gripped Koki's tightly, and he said urgently to Shisui, "Hurry!"

Shisui smiled and nodded.

"... I hate you all so much!" Koki's screams were filled with endless grief and indignation.

He never imagined that even Obito, who had been most accommodating to him these past two days, would force him to get an injection. He felt betrayed, and he vowed never to speak to those three again!!

Soft sunlight filtered through the sheer curtains, gently bathing the tidy hospital room and bringing a touch of warmth to the entire space.

On the hospital bed, little Koki's face was puffed up, her eyes were wide open, and she looked angry, her face full of displeasure.

Obito stood quietly to the side, a tender feeling welling up in his heart, finding Koki.

Obito couldn't help but laugh out loud, and said softly, "Don't be angry anymore. We did this for your own good. Besides, Kakashi has already gone to buy your favorite snacks. Just be forgiving and don't be angry with us anymore, okay?"

Koki's bright eyes were fixed on Shisui and Obito, flashing with anger.

He pouted and said unhappily, "Hmph! Then you swear you won't force me to get shots anymore!" His voice still carried a hint of childishness and stubbornness, making people feel sorry for him.

Shisui and Obito nodded in unison.

Koki was secretly pleased, thinking that her trick was really effective, but on the surface she still kept a serious face and tried her best to maintain the appearance that she was still angry.

The sun was shining brightly, a gentle breeze was blowing, and the door to the room was open for ventilation. The soft breeze brought a touch of coolness.

After spending the past two days with Koki, the nurse has been delighted by his adorable appearance.

At this moment, Koki was lying comfortably in bed, listening intently to the nurse recounting the various interesting things that had happened in the hospital over the past two days. Her focused expression seemed to have completely forgotten the unpleasant experience of getting the injection earlier.

The nurse vividly recounted these gossips, Koki was often amused by her, her lips curving into a happy smile.

Seeing that Koki was gradually relaxing, Obito and Shisui felt much relieved.

Suddenly, the nurse leaned close to Koki mysteriously and whispered, "Do you want to know what the hottest news is these past two days?"

Koki responded softly and cooperatively, "What is it?" His eyes gleamed with intense curiosity.

The nurse replied with a smile, "It's about that Lord Danzo, of course!"

Danzo?! Upon hearing the name Danzo, Koki's curiosity was instantly ignited. What kind of mischief could this old fox be up to?

He didn't plan to tell those around him the truth about his injury, fearing they would go after Danzo and get hurt. After being discharged from the hospital, he planned to intensify his training, improve his strength, and take revenge on Danzo himself!

When Obito and Shisui heard this, their hearts skipped a beat.

Since Koki woke up, he has never asked about anything related to the cause of his injury.

Everyone tacitly kept silent and did not bring up the matter, so as not to involve Koki too much.

Moreover, Kakashi also...

Therefore, up to this point, both sides believe that the other is completely unaware that Danzo is the Danzo behind everything.

Koki frowned slightly and asked in confusion, "Sister, what about this Lord Danzo you mentioned? What happened to him?"

The nurse began to explain in detail...

It turned out that during these two days of silence, an undercurrent was brewing, and various rumors about Danzo came down like dark clouds, causing a huge uproar throughout Konoha.

The rumors snowballed and grew bigger and bigger, with people discussing their veracity.

Rumors say that Danzo secretly captured many ninjas from various villages, and these ninjas disappeared without a trace, as if they had vanished into thin air.

"There were also some ninjas who, after being recruited into Root by Danzo, never appeared again, as if swallowed up by the darkness."

"Even more chilling is that many of the geniuses from those once prominent families in Konoha disappeared after joining Root, reportedly losing their lives at Danzo's hands."