Naruto: I Roamed the Ninja World as a Woman

Chapter 87 Nonou's Information, Sasori's Kindness, and the Shadow of the Disappearance Case

Although I agreed very readily.

But as she walked with Sasori through the streets of Konoha, Ayane Amamiya was still somewhat distracted.

well....

Admittedly, the Chunin Exams are a perfect opportunity to show off (just kidding) and rack up titles.

But she really wanted to listen in on the meeting between the three great powers of fire, wind, and rain!

It's no exaggeration to say that...

A meeting of this level can completely determine the direction of the ninja world for the next few years.

Whether the ninja world would be peaceful or not in the coming years, and whether the major ninja villages would make peace or fight, all depended on the decision of the bigwigs at the table!

Although she is currently just a nobody.

They are not allowed to make a move on the game; they can only listen and cannot speak.

But watching the big shots scheme against each other and engage in heated debates is quite interesting!

I'm so curious...

What would happen if, during the Three Kage Summit—a meeting symbolizing the dignity of the ninja village—Danzo gave Hiruzen Sarutobi the cold shoulder and engaged in a formulaic exchange of "you regret it, I'm your shadow"?

Sarutobi, with tears in his eyes, beheads Shimura?

Pity!

Suppressing a slight regret in her heart, she turned to look at the commercial market in Konoha.

The first impression it gives is one of bustling activity and prosperity!

The Chunin Exams are just around the corner.

Not only did the major ninja villages sense the commotion, but many ordinary merchants also planned to make a profit, so they came to Konoha Village to set up markets and make a quick buck.

The crowds flowed endlessly around.

People from all over the world, dressed in all sorts of strange and unusual clothes, can be seen here.

Ayane Amamiya even saw a round-faced, bearded man openly walking down the street wearing a leopard-print bodysuit.

"This guy has such a captivating aura!" she exclaimed.

Compared to these guys, even Scorpion carrying a large scroll on his back didn't seem so strange at this moment.

"Scorpion, where do you want to scout out the location?"

Ayane Amamiya blurted out her true feelings without thinking, and quickly corrected herself, "Ahem, no! I meant, where would you like to go for a stroll?"

Scorpion didn't pay attention to these details.

He looked around, thought for a moment, and said, "I want to go to... the Ninja Academy first!"

Ayane Amamiya paused for a moment.

You really know how to pick a spot!

Are they planning to bomb the school?

However, it was on the way anyway.

Because she had originally planned to go to the ninja academy.

Ayane Amamiya and Sasori were out for a stroll, not out of kindness to act as babysitters for this guy.

Keeping an eye on this problem child and preventing him from causing trouble in Konoha is only one aspect.

on the other hand.

The girl then tried to find the pharmacist Nono and make contact with her.

This guy has been separated from me for three whole months, and hasn't sent me a single message to let me know he's safe. It's like he's vanished into thin air.

Although Nonou left confidently, saying that Danzo wouldn't do anything to her.

But Ayane Amamiya still harbored some unspoken worries.

of course.

The connection method should not be too rigid!

We must find a tactful approach that won't easily arouse suspicion from others.

Seeing that she didn't answer for a while, Scorpion frowned and said, "Is it not allowed?"

"OK!"

The young woman, skilled and daring, confident in her strength, assumed that Scorpion wouldn't be able to cause any trouble under her nose. She waved her hand and said, "Let's go!"

The sun was past noon at this time.

The morning classes at the ninja academy have ended, and it's lunch break time.

A large group of kids were running around and having fun on the school playground, releasing their youthful energy, while some girls sat in the shade on the side, eating their lunch boxes together.

The two arrived at the school gate.

The old gatekeeper covered his face with a newspaper and snored loudly.

Scorpion did not choose to go in.

Instead, he stood outside the playground fence, staring intently at the students inside, his gaze carrying an indescribable scrutiny.

This cool and aloof style quickly drew gasps from a group of precocious young girls.

The girls, in small groups of two or three, forgot all about their meals and watched Scorpion from afar, whispering among themselves.

Ayane Amamiya pricked up her ears and eavesdropped for a few moments, then was speechless.

What kind of educational philosophy does Konoha have?

How come the words coming out of these children are getting more and more vulgar and obscene?

My little Nan is still the cutest!

"What are you looking at?"

Ayane Amamiya glanced at Sasori beside her and couldn't help but retort, "Could it be that you're planning to study abroad in Konoha someday? Are you here to check out the environment beforehand?"

"I'm looking for Sakumo Hatake's child."

Scorpion was completely unaffected by her trash talk and said seriously, "That man defeated my parents, so... I must first defeat his son to take the first step towards revenge!"

Ayane Amamiya didn't quite understand the logic behind this and asked curiously, "Why is that?"

"Because revenge, like puppetry, is a beautiful art... it must be symmetrical!"

"We must ensure that... there is a give and a take, like puppets dancing on strings!"

Scorpion's gaze swept across the campus, his tone calm and collected: "Besides, I think this is fair."

good good!

He truly deserves to be called an artist!

Even something as simple as revenge is done with such a strong sense of ritual!

Although Ayane Amamiya didn't quite understand this kind of artistic thinking, she could only express her respect.

Moreover, she is now certain.

The Sasori of the Red Sand today is completely different from the guy in the original work.

Even because of the influence of the belief in "revenge".

His goal shifted from "eternal art" to "symmetrical art"!

pity.

Kakashi's seniority is the same as yours, but their ages are completely different...

Ayane Amamiya did not reveal this information to him.

Instead, he looked around and began searching for his target.

Soon, she spotted several figures in the distance, and her eyes lit up.

They were a group of children who looked only six or seven years old. They were currently stacked on top of each other, leaning on the fence, looking at the world inside the school.

Unlike the scorpion's searching gaze, these children's eyes were pure—a pure envy!

If nothing unexpected happens, these should be a group of orphans.

Ayane Amamiya's heart stirred.

She waved to the group of children: "You guys, come here!"

The children over there were startled by the sound, and after glancing at her, they timidly moved slowly toward her.

Ayane Amamiya understands these children's thoughts very well.

She stretched out her arm, took out a kunai from her ninja tool pouch, and said with a smile, "Here! Come here! Whoever comes first gets this!"

Upon hearing this, the children indeed stopped hesitating.

They charged forward like pigs, one by one, and surrounded the girl and the scorpion.

Seeing them up close, these children really did look quite pitiful.

They were all dressed in baggy and somewhat worn-out clothes, their appearances were messy, and their hair was dry and yellow, clearly showing that they had neglected their appearance.

"Hello, sister!"

The first boy to run over had his eyes glued to the kunai, and he didn't forget to sweetly ask, "Pretty sister, is there something you need from me?"

Ayane Amamiya smiled and gave him the kunai she had promised.

The surrounding friends immediately swarmed around.

"Let me touch it! Let me touch it now!"

The noise rose and fell.

Little hands reached out towards the kunai, everyone wanting to play with it.

The boy blushed, hiding the kunai in his clothes as if it were his beloved wife, resolutely refusing to let anyone touch it...

"Stop arguing!"

Ayane Amamiya coughed and released a little bit of her aura.

The children immediately became obedient and stood still.

Seeing that these little ones were too short, Ayane Amamiya simply squatted down and smiled at them, saying, "This is my first time in Konoha. I noticed you were all looking into the school. Is there something fun inside?"

Everyone shook their heads: "No."

"What are you looking at?"

Ayane Amamiya then pulled out a shuriken as a reward: "Same as always, whoever answers best gets this!"

The children's eyes lit up, and they all offered their answers in a flurry.

"I'm watching what they're eating; that squid roll looks so delicious..."

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The girl nodded slightly; she was the type who had a sweet tooth and a craving for food.

"I'm watching how they train! If I get in good shape, I can go out and earn money to pay for my tuition!"

Ayane Amamiya was touched; this was the type who strives for progress and hard work.

"I'm looking at the girls in school! I... I want to marry a beautiful wife!"

This is...

This is a case of planning ahead and carrying on the family line!

Sure, sure!

You are all very promising and have bright futures!

Ayane Amamiya pulled the second child over and handed him the shuriken.

The little guy immediately jumped up with joy, leaping three feet high, his excitement was palpable.

Ayane Amamiya then raised a new question: "Do orphanage children also have to pay tuition? Didn't the Second Hokage, who established the ninja academy system, consider this?"

The Ninja Academy has an assessment system.

Generally speaking, as long as you pass the test and prove that you have the qualifications to become a ninja, you can enroll smoothly.

Even in Amegakure, Ayane Amamiya had never heard of any student worrying about tuition fees.

The children shook their heads in bewilderment upon hearing this.

They only know Naruto.

As for other things like the Second Generation Self-Government and the Ninja Academy system, I know absolutely nothing about them.

"I don't understand either."

The child scratched his head: "Anyway, the headmistress said going to school costs a lot of money, probably for textbooks!"

Ayane Amamiya finally heard what she wanted to hear.

She asked casually, "Who is the Dean? Maybe she's lying to you?"

"No way! Deanie is the best!"

As if their sore spot had been touched, the children's tone instantly rose, becoming somewhat indignant.

"The headmistress sews clothes for us, fixes our toys, tells us stories, and cooks delicious food..."

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They spoke of how wonderful the dean was, half seriously and half boastfully.

Ayane Amamiya gradually became certain that these little ones came from Yakushi Nonou's orphanage.

It came to me without any effort at all!

However, as their conversation deepened, her joy gradually faded, and a gloomy feeling settled over her.

After leaving a letter, Yakushi Nonou has not reappeared for several days?

From what she understands, the other person isn't that kind of irresponsible.

She suppressed her anxiety, glanced discreetly at the large tree behind her, and knew it was time to stop.

Then, the girl smiled and pointed at the scorpion, saying, "See this brother over there? Don't let his silence fool you; he really cares about you!"

The children stared curiously at the aloof scorpion.

Ayane Amamiya continued, "As a gift for our meeting today, this older brother will give each of you a kunai!"

Scorpion felt a chill run down his spine instantly:

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Do I look like someone who has that much free time?

Who cares about these little brats?

But the children's cheers drowned him out.

"Thank you, brother!"

Sasori had no choice but to coldly take something out of his ninja tool bag.

Puppet masters possess extremely high firepower; one person on the battlefield is comparable to a small squad, and therefore they carry a vast stockpile of ninja tools.

He didn't say anything.

Just looking at the children's dirty little hands, without any disgust, they placed one kunai after another on it.

never mind...

They're just a bunch of pathetic little bastards.

Scorpion told himself this, but as he listened to the child's words of gratitude, his gaze became somewhat complicated.

For these orphans, this was perhaps the happiest day of their lives.

Ayane Amamiya said goodbye to each of them and watched the children run off happily.

Only after she was sure they couldn't hear anything did she suddenly turn around and throw a kunai at a large tree to her right rear!

Pfft!

The kunai pierced the tree trunk.

Several Uchiha ninjas in guard uniforms emerged from behind the tree: "Ninjas from another village, are you interested in the ninja academy's system?"

Ayane Amamiya glanced at them and retorted, "Where are the Anbu? Why aren't they the ones following me?"

"You mean to follow and monitor? Konoha would never do such a rude thing to a guest."

The leading Uchiha ninja gave a stiff smile: "I am Uchiha Fugaku. I was just passing by on patrol and, due to my rudeness, overheard your conversation with those children."

Ayane Amamiya had already guessed his identity, so she wasn't surprised when she heard it.

After all, those two nasolabial folds are truly memorable.

She smiled mischievously and said very politely, "Oh, I see... Hello, Uncle Fugaku."

At the same time, the girl patted Scorpion on the shoulder, signaling him to cooperate.

scorpion:

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How boring!

He thought to himself, having seen through everything, but he still couldn't resist Ayane Amamiya's deathly gaze and said softly, "Hello, Uncle."

Uchiha Fugaku:

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He remained silent for a long time before stubbornly saying, "Actually, I'm only twenty-four years old this year, not much older than the two of you."

Ayane Amamiya blinked, about to deliver the final blow.

Unexpectedly, Scorpion coughed and said expressionlessly, "Uncle, I understand. Actually, Grandpa Hai Laozang often tells me in private that he is only eighteen years old this year and that I should call him brother."

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Ayane Amamiya couldn't hold back any longer; a smile crept across her face, and she almost burst out laughing.

This scorpion looks fair and tender, but it's actually incredibly ruthless once you cut it open!

Fugaku Uchiha was speechless.

Those two brats are so annoying!

He crossed his arms and adopted a stern demeanor: "You still haven't explained why you've been lingering near the ninja academy for so long!"

Why should I explain?

Ayane Amamiya spoke with righteous indignation.

It's Chunin Exams time now, so outsiders are considered superior to locals!

Go ahead and arrest me at the post station if you dare!

She feigned sarcasm and said mockingly, "I had no intention of spying on Konoha's ninja academy. I just didn't expect that Konoha, which prides itself on inheriting the Will of Fire, also has a dark place."

After saying this, the girl quickly ran away with the scorpion.

I waited until those two people were far away.

Fugaku Uchiha waved his hand and ordered, "What are you all standing there for? Continue the patrol!"

Seeing this, Uchiha Yakumi cautiously asked, "Fugaku-nii, these ninjas from other villages only arrived today. The missing persons cases the guards received shouldn't be related to them, right?"

Fugaku Uchiha glanced at him: "Of course I know that!"

The medicine breathed a sigh of relief.

He muttered a complaint: "Why did you look so stern just now? I thought we were going to fight!"

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Fighting ninjas from other villages is fine anytime, but not now!

Even the warlike Uchiha understood this principle.

Fugaku Uchiha didn't answer immediately. Instead, he glanced at the children playing in the schoolyard before whispering, "Yakumi, do you think the disappearance of more than a dozen children is a serious matter?"

The medicine-smelling man looked bewildered: "This...should be considered serious, right?"

Fugaku chuckled: "Normally, this would be a major case that would alarm the Hokage, but it's during the Chunin Exams..."

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"Do you know that?"

He said meaningfully, "At this time, no matter what, everything must give way to the Chunin Exams! Some people just know this all too well..."

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"So we're not going to investigate?"

"Of course we need to investigate!"

Fugaku coldly waved his sleeve: "The guards' mission is to protect the villagers. Aren't children's lives also lives?"

"However, we can try another way..."

He watched Ayane Amamiya's retreating figure and murmured, "These two seem to be a bit different from ordinary ninjas. I just don't know if their feelings for those orphans are genuine or not."