Revenge

Night fell as dark as pitch, Sunagakure blackness.

Beneath the tree, the red-haired boy knelt on one knee, his body slightly bent forward, his hands seemingly casually resting on the ground, yet concealing a hidden, latent power, like a cheetah lurking in the dark.

He was completely focused on his prey, seemingly oblivious to everything around him, even ignoring the subtle sound of a fallen leaf brushing against his nose.

Those eyes, sharp as a beast and sparkling like jewels, were fixed on the brightly lit Kazekage office building in the distance.

His scorpion-like eyebrows were slightly raised, and his expression was as solemn as stone.

In his unfathomable eyes, a fleeting, almost imperceptible hint of hatred vanished in an instant, before his calm and sharp gaze returned.

He exhaled softly, his gaze sharp as he stared intently at the Kazekage office building.

In front of the building, on both sides of the bright lights, the guards stood like stone sculptures.

They were agile and energetic, with eagle-like eyes that alertly scanned their surroundings.

In the stillness of the night, Sunagakure was already fast asleep, but here, a tense atmosphere quietly tugs at the throats between two forces, and the air is thick with the tension of an impending storm.

In the calm before the storm, the guards remained steadfast in their posts, showing no sign of slackening even in the deep of night.

They stood tall and straight, glancing around frequently, not missing a single suspicious detail.

The tight defense made Scorpion frown.

"What a nuisance," he muttered in the darkness, his voice barely audible to himself.

Tonight, he was determined to kill Kazekage; this thought had been swirling in his mind for a long time.

It was all because of Kazekage, who sent his parents on a mission, and from then on, he became an orphan.

Since the passing of his parents, Scorpion has witnessed the indifference and coldness of the world. All the warmth and happiness he once had have been ruthlessly torn apart by cruel reality.

Whenever he recalls the days when his parents were by his side, his father's broad palms and his mother's gentle smile are the most precious memories in his life.

However, all these beautiful memories were cruelly destroyed by one decision made by the Kazekage.

Despite having an elder in the household, Granny Chiyo, she was always immersed in the tedious affairs of the village and had no spare time to give Sasori enough care and protection.

Since his parents passed away, Scorpion's world has been suddenly shattered, losing its former warmth and protection. He has endured countless hardships and humiliations in this world.

Those who used to treat their parents with utmost respect now direct their malice at this helpless orphan.

He was seen as a weak and helpless target by everyone, and the villagers, young and old, all coveted him and subjected him to contempt and bullying.

The scorpion chose self-exile, imprisoning itself in a small, lonely cocoon, becoming increasingly withdrawn and solitary.

To protect himself, he donned a mask of indifference, repeatedly radiating coldness and threatening everyone to stay away from him.

However, his eccentric behavior only provoked strong resentment from the villagers, which escalated like oil being poured on a hot fire.

All they could see was that indifferent, icy boy. Their hearts were filled with fear and disgust. They all denounced him as a monster and strictly warned their children never to associate with scorpions.

Whenever Scorpion witnesses a heartwarming scene of a family of three laughing and joking in the village, his heart is repeatedly torn apart by the sharp blade of jealousy and pain.

He cursed inwardly, convinced that if his parents hadn't protected the village before their deaths, those people would never have known happiness.

Scorpion was bewildered as to why his parents, who had given their lives, were met with such indifference and treatment.

Scorpion no longer expects to draw warmth and comfort from others; he knows that in this chaotic world, only he himself is his strongest support.

Therefore, he devoted all his time to practicing Puppet Technique.

Despite Granny Chiyo's skepticism about his motivation to learn, she ultimately taught him Ninjutsu.

The scorpion thirstily absorbed knowledge, transforming its inner resentment and hatred into a persistent pursuit of Puppet Technique.

He was filled with disgust for everyone in the world, including himself.

He saw himself as a lonely figure abandoned by the world, a monster walking on the edge.

However, deep in his heart, his deepest resentment was undoubtedly directed at that revered Lord Kazekage.

It was because Kazekage sent his parents on missions that they met their demise.

The young scorpion silently licked its wounds in a dark corner.

The desire for revenge was ever-present, becoming his sole obsession.

He secretly resolved to make Kazekage pay a heavy price.

He wanted to hear the most heart-wrenching cries of the Kazekage, to push them into the abyss of despair.

"I will kill you!" Scorpion frowned, his youthful brows furrowed, and a fierce killing intent flashed in his eyes, which were not hidden by his hair.

In an instant, that murderous intent transformed into pleasure, almost causing his eyes to redden slightly, while the corners of his mouth uncontrollably turned upwards.

Without hesitation, Scorpion tightened his mask, his eyes resolute and determined, and launched a fierce attack on the guards of the Kazekage office building.