I, Uchiha: Split Konoha

Chapter 217 Breakup Gift

Leaf.

Police Department Headquarters Office Building.

With the arrival of spring, the police department is no longer the despised department it once was; it now exudes a thriving atmosphere.

After all, the police department used to be the Uchiha, but now it represents more than just the Uchiha; it's a system involving multiple forces and even a large number of civilians.

When power is monopolized by one family, it will arouse jealousy. However, if multiple parties work together, the jealousy will still exist, but the forces that need to bear the jealousy will be much greater, and the results will be different.

In the past, even if you had the ability, you didn't have the opportunity. Now you have the opportunity. As long as you are loyal, you have a chance to join the police department, and even more chances to climb the ranks.

In the bright and tidy semi-indoor room, Uzuki Yugao walked in somewhat hesitantly that day.

Although he was reviewing documents, Uchiha Yoru, being a ninja, remained vigilant. After secretly making a hand gesture, the hidden guards around him silently chose to retreat.

After all, while those below them might not know that Uzuki Yugao was their clan leader's lover, those above them were well aware of it.

If you're powerful and belong to a large family, it's considered abnormal if you don't secretly keep a few women. But if you do keep them and still manage to do a good job, people will secretly praise you, saying, "That's a good clan leader!"

They don't care about what you do; what they care about is how many beneficial things you, as the minister or clan leader, have done for them. That's what matters most.

"Xiyan, is there something you need?"

Uchiha Yoru raised his head and revealed a gentle smile, while Uzuki Yugao's eyes darted away. After hesitating for a moment, she opened her mouth nervously.

"Lord Ye, our agreement..."

Seeing that Uzuki Yugao was looking down and not daring to meet his eyes, Uchiha Yoru suddenly realized and said with shame, "I'm sorry, I've been neglecting your feelings."

"No, no." Uzuki Yugao shook her head repeatedly, and finally she hesitated and said, "Lord Yoru, I really can't bear this identity, but you have to believe me."

At this point, Uzuki Yugao hurriedly explained, "I have always stood firmly behind you, Lord Yoru. I firmly believe in your will and ideals, but I really don't want to do it secretly."

Before Uzuki Yugao could finish speaking, Uchiha Yoru waved his hand to stop her with a reassuring smile, "I understand how you feel, after all, you wasted the best three years of your life with me."

"No, no, Lord Yoru, I haven't forgotten that you taught me ninjutsu and gave me a chakra ninja sword, but now I'm talking about what people are saying behind my back, and about my former classmates."

With Uchiha Yoru's haggard gaze, as Uchiha Yoru's status rose to become the head of a clan and the head of the police department, more people began to watch her, and she, who was once a minor figure, began to be talked about.

Driven by jealousy, envy, or even contempt, she faced various stares and countless criticisms, especially given her mission to become the Third Hokage. She lived in constant torment.

She really can't take it anymore.

"Lord Ye, I'm returning all of these to you."

Uzuki Yugao came here today with a firm resolve, and is willing to return everything she has gained over the past few years.

However, Uchiha Yoru smiled and gestured to the documents in his hand, "How was the rooftop at noon today? I still have some official business to attend to."

"I'm sorry, Lord Ye, I've disturbed you."

After bowing deeply at a 90-degree angle, Uzuki Yugao hurriedly left the office, a scene that Uchiha Yoru watched with a shake of his head.

He understood the pressure on Uzuki Yugao. After all, she was in her prime. She used to be a nobody who went unnoticed, but now many people in the police department were keeping an eye on her. Now that she had that status, no matter what she did or even who she associated with, people would gossip about her.

Not to mention the immense pressure of being a lover; it would be a huge burden for any woman.

The Third Hokage's Anbu! Upon realizing this identity, Uchiha Yoru's lips slowly curled into a contemptuous smile.

"Third generation, it seems I've won this move. When Uzuki Yugao decided to give up this identity, she had already let go of your mission."

Don't be fooled by the fact that Yugao Uzuki simply doesn't want to be a lover anymore. From another perspective, isn't that giving up the mission of the Third Hokage's high-ranking officials?

He had already won. However, Uzuki Yugao had oversimplified the situation.

Uchiha Yoru shook his head. His ninja talent was good, but unfortunately, what had happened could never be covered up. For example, the thing he disliked most was framing.

A well-intentioned, overt strategy is the only one that is truly foolproof.

Around noon, on the police department rooftop.

"Lord Ye, you've been so kind to me, thank you. But I really can't take it anymore. This is my resignation letter. After handing over my work, I won't be coming to the police department anymore."

On the rooftop, the 1.7-meter-tall Uzuki Yugao exuded youthful charm, but at this moment she was bowing at a 90-degree angle with a look of shame, while Uchiha Yoru gently nodded and accepted the resignation letter.

"Lord Ye, these things..."

Just as Uzuki Yugao was returning some of the precious items he had given away, Uchiha Yoru chuckled and shook his head, saying, "Yugao, you should know that although I am greedy, I never intend to take back what I have given away."

He hadn't considered whether to relentlessly pursue Uzuki Yugao or use any other means.

It's best to part amicably, since he already has quite a few women around him.

"What are your plans for the future?"

Seeing Uchiha Yoru change the subject, Uzuki Yugao felt a chill run down her spine. Greed! Only they knew where Lord Yoru had spent all the money he had embezzled.

"Lord Ye, I want to go to the orphanage."

Hearing Uzuki Yugao's plan, Uchiha Yoru smiled and nodded, "That's good. After all these years of fighting and killing, your mind has been constantly on edge. After all, you're still young, it's time to relax."

"But have you thought this through? You won't get such good treatment after you leave the police department."

Facing Uchiha Yoru, Uzuki Yugao shook her head with a wry smile this time, "Lord Yoru, I'm afraid that if I don't leave soon, I'll eventually succumb to your temptations."

She didn't know how to describe the man in front of her. It wasn't just his appearance, but also his unique charm, which was like a deadly poison that she was addicted to.

She wasn't afraid that the other person would approach her again, but rather that she would lose control of herself.

This man's ideals and will are so great that compared to him, I am just a shell.

Moreover, over the years, this man's gentleness, thoughtfulness, and material support have made it difficult for Uzuki Yugao to find another man as outstanding as him, aside from some issues in their relationship.

Seeing that Uzuki Yugao had made up her mind, Uchiha Yoru gestured to him, then smiled and put the resignation letter into his pocket. "On the surface, I'll give you a leave of absence to gradually diminish your influence and let everyone slowly forget about you, minimizing the impact on you."

In her final act of tenderness and consideration, Uzuki Yugao lowered her head, tears welling in her eyes. Could she bear to part with him? Did she love him?

"Oh, by the way, I'll give you a farewell gift after get off work tonight."

Uchiha Yoru slowly walked downstairs, his light laughter echoing in her ears as he waved. Upon hearing this, Uzuki Yugao suddenly looked up, only to find that the figure had already disappeared.

At this moment, Uzuki Yugao seemed to have lost all her strength, and slumped to the ground, tears streaming down her cheeks.

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I really can't take it anymore. Why is it so hard for me to just live a simple life?"

Under the pressure of being a spy for the Third Hokage and the gossip behind her back, she was once again an ordinary civilian ninja. Now, at only seventeen years old, she has become a special Jonin.

Even ordinary geniuses in bloodline families reach this level at this age, so what merit does she have? Naturally, she has received a lot of criticism.

……

"Oh, it's Xiyan. My treat today."

Inside a dumpling shop, Uzuki Yugao had just composed herself and wanted to find a quiet place to calm down when she unexpectedly ran into Anko and Yuhi Kurenai, who were drinking tea and eating dumplings inside the shop.

Mitarashi Anko, in a very friendly manner, waved her hand and greeted her friend with a genuine smile.

Uzuki Yugao gave a forced smile. The three of them knew about their relationship, but they all kept it to themselves.

Inside the quiet and elegant private room, the observant Kurenai seemed to notice that Yugao was in low spirits. She subtly gestured to Anko with her eyes, but she didn't pry. After all, everyone has their little secrets.

Hongdou buried her head in eating the meatballs after seeing this. She was straightforward and loved to play, but she wasn't stupid.

"I resigned."

As for the two, Uzuki Yugao felt there was nothing to hide. The three of them had cooperated with each other on the battlefield for so long that they were already comrades who could trust each other with their backs.

"Resign?" Kurenai Yuhi and Anko Mitarashi stared in astonishment at one of the members of their former trio on the battlefield.

The observant Kurenai noticed something in Yugao's downcast face and, coupled with the recent rumors, she naturally came to the conclusion.

"Xi Yan, why did you have to resign? Are we going to break up as a trio?"

Upon hearing this, Mitarashi Anko showed a hint of anxiety. At this moment, she simply didn't want her teammates to leave, after all, the feelings between them over the past few years were genuine.

Unlike Aoko's straightforwardness, Kurenai clearly had already guessed what was going on. She shook her head and said to Aoko, "Aoko, don't worry. Yugao must have her reasons for doing this. Besides, she's been on missions for the past few years, and the police department is quite busy. It's only right that she relaxes a bit."

As Kurenai explained to her, Anko looked completely bewildered, utterly clueless about the topic. After all, given the darkness she had experienced and her personality, no one else believed her. As for what opinions they might have, she didn't care.

"I've explained things to Lord Ye; I can't take it anymore."

Facing the two of them, Uzuki Yugao revealed a look of envy and even a hint of jealousy. Finally, she lowered her head dejectedly and directly stated everything.

Anko goes without saying; her personality is incredibly stubborn, she only recognizes Uchiha Yoru. Yuhi Kurenai's family background is also far superior to his, a commoner, and coupled with her own methods, she exudes a strong, independent woman aura within the police department, naturally attracting less criticism.

She was the weakest of the three, not because of her strength, but because of her background and her own problems. She was an excellent ninja, but not a qualified manager.

Lacking the trust of others, and given her humble origins, she naturally became the first target of attacks, as people tend to bully the weak and fear the strong.

"Is that clear?"

Kurenai was taken aback at first, then shook her head and sighed. Her heart was filled with complex emotions. With Uchiha Yoru's current status and position, these things were indispensable.

Compared to them, she was even a little reluctant to part with Xi Yan. At least they were good friends, but as for the others, she could only laugh it off for now.

Looking at Kurenai and Anko, Uzuki Yugao shook her head with a wry smile and said, "I'm going to return everything to Lord Yoru today."

"Return them?" At this moment, Hongdou stared at Xiyan with wide eyes and shook her head without hesitation, saying, "You've been with Ye for three years, and besides, these things were all given to you by Ye. Why should you return them?"

Looking at the pure red bean, Kurenai Yuhi couldn't help but smile, "Red bean, you are."

In Hongdou's mind, anything Ye gives her is hers. If Ye needs it, he can ask for it, and she will give it to him without hesitation. But why should she return it? Aren't these all her own things?

……

As the sun set, two figures walked one after the other on a street in the village. They stopped in front of a flower shop.

Turning around, he saw that Uchiha Yoru looked absent-minded. He shook his head slightly and said, "This is the last gift I'm giving you. I hope you can live a free life from now on."

Suddenly seeing the flower shop in front of her and hearing Uchiha Yoru's words, Uzuki Yugao immediately shook her head repeatedly, "Lord Yoru, I don't need it, you've already given me so many things."

"I heard you say before that your favorite thing is to open your own flower shop, where you can have afternoon tea in your own flower shop in your spare time, enjoy the sunshine, and read quietly."

Looking at Uzuki Yugao's exquisite face, Uchiha Yoru gently tucked a strand of her purple hair behind her ear with a tender smile.

"I originally planned to give it to you for your birthday, but I'm quite busy with work and I was afraid I'd forget, so I bought this shop in advance."

"Lord Yoru," Uchiha Yoru gently placed his finger on the corner of his mouth, shaking his head with a smile, as if to say not to refuse.

After all, she's his woman, and he wouldn't be stingy with her.

"Lord Ye, this is too precious." This was a gift from someone who even bought the entire shop, so Uzuki Yugao quickly shook her head.

Do you like it?

Seeing Uchiha Yoru's gentle yet domineering smile, Uzuki Yugao was slightly taken aback. This time, she smiled and nodded, "I like it."

"If you're having a bad time or run into any trouble in the future, remember to come back to me. But don't bother sending me the invitation to open your shop, since my presence is just a nuisance to you."

With a gentle hug, Uzuki Yugao stared blankly as the man's figure slowly disappeared into the sunset. In her hands, she now held a purple longsword and a bankbook.

The purple longsword was reforged from the eight ninja swords that Uchiha Yoru stole from Killer Bee. It was definitely a masterpiece, after all, it was made of material that could go toe-to-toe with the Kusanagi sword.

After opening the red passbook and looking at the string of numbers, tears welled up in her dark eyes under the setting sun.

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