Congratulations, You're Going to Be a Big Brother Again
If Hyuga clan leader can be sacrificed, how many options does Konoha have left to face the unreasonable demands of the major powers?
Moreover, the Hyuga Clan's Byakugan is Konoha's sharpest weapon and must not be allowed to fall into foreign hands so easily!
Tsunade closed her eyes, pain spreading across her face. "Just before I arrived, I received news that Hizashi Hyuga, the younger brother of the Hyuga clan head and a member of the Branch Family, had drugged the clan head and taken his own life..."
"The elders of the Hyuga Clan have already handed the body over to the old man."
The elders of the Hyuga Clan are chillingly indifferent; they are willing to sacrifice their lives so recklessly for the sake of their clan's interests.
Koki clenched her fists tightly, which meant that Neji had lost his father at this moment.
That proud young man would henceforth bear a heavy destiny.
Scorpion stood proudly with his arms crossed, a wisp of red hair on his forehead fluttering in the wind like a leaping flame.
His cold face, with a slight smirk at the corner of his mouth, revealed a hint of disdain for the Hokage's ways.
Weakness and compromise permeated the entire affair; the sacrifices made in the name of the greater good were nothing but hypocritical justice. He had long seen through this hypocrisy.
Tsunade a wry smile and continued, "Also, the border war has stabilized, but the old man is still unwilling to let your father return."
As Koki's calm face, Tsunade immediately realized that Koki already knew about this.
Indeed, this is true. Koki has her own intelligence channels, and her contact with her father, Fugaku, has never been interrupted.
Koki knew his father's condition very well. Although he was worried, he knew that staying calm was the best option for him at this moment.
Aside from Shisui's injury, Obito's killing of Black Zetsu, and the secrets of the Hyuga Clan, Tsunade described, Koki already knew them by heart.
"So, what's the so-called good news?"
"The good news is," Tsunade turned to Koki, her brown eyes full of laughter, "Congratulations on becoming a big brother again!"
"What?" Koki was taken aback and asked instinctively.
"Silly boy." Sasori gently stroked Koki's hair, her heart filled with joy for him. "You're going to have a younger brother or sister."
Sasuke about to be born!
A surge of intense joy welled up in Koki's heart, "I'm going to have a little brother again!"
The sky had already cleared, and suddenly laughter and cheerful voices rang out in the quiet forest. The echoes lingered in the air, startling a flock of birds, and a few feathers drifted down with the wind.
Scorpion gazed at the excited Koki with a smile, his eyes revealing an undisguised tenderness. The arrival of a new life always brings warmth and hope.
Tsunade picked at her ear and chuckled, "Is it really necessary to be so excited? Besides, how do you know it's a brother? Maybe it's a sister?"
She couldn't help but chuckle as she looked at Koki's excited expression.
Mikoto is really looking forward to having a daughter!
Koki gently brushed the feathers off her head and smiled mysteriously, "I know what I'm doing."
Tsunade chuckled and glanced at the sky. "Alright, I'm not going to bother with you anymore. It's getting late, let's go back to Konoha."
There were still many things to deal with in Konoha. She looked at Koki, waiting for his decision.
Koki also longed to go back, but a hint of reluctance flashed in her eyes. This parting meant she didn't know when she would see the three little ones again.
"I'll go back tomorrow; I still have some things to take care of."
Tsunade nodded gently, her understanding evident. She gently picked up Shizune, turned her gaze to Koki, and said softly, "The man beside you must accompany us; Shizune still needs his treatment."
Ha, is this how you teach him to do things?
A hint of mockery flashed in Sasori's eyes, but his heart remained as cold as ice. He was about to say something sarcastic to Tsunade.
Unexpectedly, at that moment, the corners of Koki's lips curved into a deeper smile, and she gave Sasori a sweet smile, "Then, please take good care of our Shizune."
"Absolutely no problem!" A faint blush rose on Scorpion's cheeks, and she chuckled softly.
Coming to his senses, Scorpion couldn't help but silently berate himself for his lack of ambition!
Although I repeatedly warned myself not to do anything foolish, that subtle feeling was still hard to suppress.
He obediently turned around, followed Tsunade a few steps, then paused, turning back to look at Koki: "Koki, Konoha, I await your arrival."
"I will not break my promise." Koki knew that Sasori was most impatient with waiting.
"Very good." Sasori felt a sweet warmth in his heart, turned around and followed Tsunade, his heart filled with anticipation.
As the group walked away into the distance, Kakuzu slowly emerged from the shadows, his figure appearing and disappearing in the dim light. "Boss."
"Hmm." Koki responded, casually handing a scroll to Kakuzu.
"Thanks to your help during my time in the Land of Rain, this is your reward. I will depart tomorrow, and from today onwards, you are free."
Kakuzu gripped the scroll tightly; for the first time in his life, the wealth in his hands brought him little joy.
"Boss, I..." Kakuzu hesitated, his heart churning with turbulent emotions.
Reluctant to part.
Koki Kakuzu's silence, Mitsuki slightly raised his head, and in the instant their eyes met, he took in all the emotions in Kakuzu's dark green eyes.
Koki's expression remained unchanged, but a slight doubt arose in his heart; Kakuzu seemed to give him a different feeling.
He mistakenly believed that Kakuzu's reluctance stemmed from his wealth, since Kakuzu always been a person who valued money above all else.
Koki turned and waved goodbye.
"Don't worry, I'll continue to send you money every year. Just make sure you have enough. Don't do anything dangerous again."
A caring voice floated in the air. "Remember, money isn't everything. May you find true happiness soon."
He hopes Kakuzu can understand that money isn't everything in life.
"I..." Kakuzu watched Koki walk away, unable to help but lower his eyes.
He pulled his mask up to hide the sadness and disappointment on his face.
He didn't want to part with Koki, but in the end, he couldn't bring himself to say it.
All around was silent, a hazy melancholy slowly descended upon the horizon, clouds and mist intertwined, and the air was filled with the mixed scents of earth and rain.
The dappled raindrops gradually merged into one, like strings of silver beads scattered from the sky, dancing gracefully like a group of lively elves.
Raindrops fell on him, bringing a refreshing coolness. Koki pulled his hat brim down lightly, hurrying along, thinking: Is another rain about to fall?
Upon entering the Akatsuki Organization's secret base, everyone was filled with mixed feelings of surprise and delight.
"Koki, you're finally back!" Kyusuke rushed over, asking anxiously, "Are you alright? Konan said a red-haired man was following you."
"Koki, thank goodness you're alright."
Are you alright?
"Move aside, let me see."
A crowd gathered around, bustling about, showing great concern.
"I'm fine, just a little tired." Koki's voice sounded a bit weary.
"All of you, step back!" Kyusuke Koki was exhausted, Kyosuke shouted, "You all leave, let Koki rest."
The crowd dispersed, but their eyes still revealed deep concern.
In the past, Kyusuke many doubts about Koki, but now he Koki with utmost sincerity and will not allow anyone to show her any disrespect.
He bent down to examine it carefully, and seeing that there was nothing wrong, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
"I know what you want to ask. The three of them went out to look for you because you hadn't returned for a long time. Let me help you back to your room to rest."
"Okay." Koki did feel tired.
He let Kyusuke him back to his room.
Koki lay peacefully in bed. Kyusuke briskly to the table, poured a glass of warm water, gently handed it to Koki, carefully covered him with the blankets, and then quietly left the room after drawing the curtains.
Koki closed her eyes contentedly and drifted off to sleep.