Konoha: Who's the good guy?

Let's go back an hour.

In the Raikage's office in Kumogakure.

The Third Raikage, Ai, looked at the two Yugito and Musai standing in front of him and spoke in a deep voice.

"Half an hour ago, news came from the front lines that the advance hazard-clearing team was ambushed by Kirigakure while landing on an island off the coast of the Land of the Sea, and Special Jonin Cicey was killed in action."

Yugito stared blankly at the Third Raikage.

He seemed unable to believe the news he had heard.

Tears streamed silently down my cheeks, and the world before my eyes became hazy and blurry.

"Lord Raikage, my... my father..."

Musay's mind went blank, tears streamed down his face, and he opened his mouth several times, but had no idea what to say or ask.

His application to retire had already been approved.

No longer a ninja, he was suddenly summoned by the Anbu to the Raikage's office.

On his way here, he had considered many possibilities and had already prepared himself mentally.

But when he actually heard the news of his loved one's death, he seemed far less strong than he had imagined.

"During the battle against the Hidden Mist ninjas, Jonin Cicey remained calm and composed, devising the best tactics to protect the inexperienced Jonin Nikai and successfully rescuing the Troy Jonin from danger! To create an escape opportunity for his teammates, he volunteered to stay behind and cover the retreat, successfully delaying the enemy ninjas' pursuit, and ultimately sacrificing himself heroically! He is a hero of the Hidden Cloud Village! An outstanding ninja who embodied the Will of Lightning!"

The person standing on the earthen platform stepped forward and explained the situation in detail.

"A hero?"

Musai wept uncontrollably, wiping his tears repeatedly with his sleeve.

He recalled the smug look on his father's face when he was admired by him.

His heart ached more and more.

Actually, he didn't really idolize heroes; he only idolized his own father.

"Liars! You're all liars! The old man promised me..."

The wooden figure murmured softly.

Like a pitiful little animal that has lost its only support, it stares blankly at everything around it.

On her body surface.

The Two-Tails, Matatabi, is enveloped in a flame-like azure tailed beast chakra.

Two tails made of chakra swayed and undulated behind her.

The tailed beast chakra is showing signs of going berserk!

"Yukito! Calm down!"

Raikage frowned, exuding the terrifying aura of a Kage-level expert.

However, Yugito could not hear what he was saying at all, nor could he feel his aura.

A tearing sound, like cloth being ripped, echoed in my mind.

Her consciousness instantly entered the depths of her sea of ​​consciousness.

A young man wearing a Konoha Jonin vest and with dazzling blond hair was sitting on top of the Two-Tails Matatabi.

While saying something to Erwei, he slapped its head without any politeness.

The big cat, who was originally thought to have a bad temper by Yukito, was now lying on the ground with its head down, not daring to resist at all.

I saw Yukito come in.

It froze for a moment, then slowly covered its big face with its two large cat paws.

"...Uncle?"

Yuki tilted her head slightly, a hint of uncertainty in her voice, and spoke softly.

Some sealed memory details flowed back.

And then there were the endless streams of sealing techniques, tailed beast control secrets, and cultivation experiences flashing through her mind...

"Are you happy to know I'm not dead?"

Yamanaka Kei jumped down from the top of Nibi Matatabi's head, stepping out of the cage formed by the Iron Armor Seal.

He came up to Yukito and patted her little head.

"Big liar."

Yukito pouted pitifully.

Slightly tiptoe to make the sensation above your head feel more realistic.

"With the Two-Tails' power concealing it, the Raikage will have a hard time noticing your abnormality. But given enough time, he'll eventually realize something's wrong. So, I'll keep it brief..."

Yamanaka gently patted Yukito's little head.

The clone he left behind was formed by gathering a large amount of Yin Release energy and some memories through the existence of the Iron Armor Seal.

Although limited by his somewhat lackluster sealing skills and less-than-powerful armor sealing technique.

In terms of total quantity, it's estimated to be less than what Minato Namikaze left inside Naruto in the original manga.

However, thanks to his mental strength, which was several times stronger than Minato Namikaze's.

The quality is far superior!

As long as this power is not squandered, it can accompany Yugito for a very long time!

In Raikage's office.

The Third Raikage, A, watched as Yugito's tailed beast chakra rapidly receded, leaving him with an empty gaze, and sighed softly.

Yukito is indeed a promising talent, and Cicey is a trustworthy man.

His previous transfer order was largely intended to reduce the dangers Cissey faced when he went on missions abroad.

Let it accompany the Jinchūriki as they grow.

Who could have imagined that Cissey would fall on the way to his final mission?

"fraud."

Yuki-do lowered his head and muttered something under his breath again.

Without greeting anyone, he turned and pushed open the door to Raikage's office, walking out the door.

"Lord Raikage."

He stepped forward from the earthen platform, watching the wooden figure's departing figure with some nervousness.

"It's alright, she won't let Cicey down."

The voice of the Third Raikage, Ai, reached Yugito's ears clearly.

The little girl paused slightly before continuing to walk outside.

"Did you hear that? The Raikage is targeting you."

The sounds of the mountain scenery resonate in the heart of the wooden man.

"Uncle, I'm so nervous! You're kidding me, right?"

Yukito muttered to himself in his heart.

She kept her head down, not letting anyone see her expression, and walked home without saying a word.

"Lord Raikage, I'll take my leave now."

Musai wiped away the tears in his eyes and bowed to the Third Raikage.

"...Live a good life."

Raikage opened his mouth, but in the end only managed to utter these four words.

As a ninja, Cisei has excellently fulfilled his mission.

As a father, Cissaye wanted his son to live a peaceful and safe life.

As the Raikage, he would also choose to respect that.

After Musai forced a smile and agreed, he turned and walked out of the office.

The Third Raikage, A, spoke again, giving instructions to Tsuchikage beside him.

"Tell the logistics department to keep an eye out and prioritize purchasing products from their farm if needed."

"Yes."

Tu Tai nodded in acceptance and quickly wrote the matter down in his notebook.

"Have the sealing team keep an eye on Yugito's condition today, and also, notify the family of the next fallen ninja."

The Third Raikage, Ai, stood by the office window.

Looking at the surging sea of ​​clouds outside the window, I couldn't help but tighten my grip on the railing.

The railings creaked and twisted rapidly, making a teeth-grinding sound.

Hidden Mist Village!

Secret assassinations, deliberate provocations, and ambushes!

very good!

Since you don't take our Hidden Cloud Village seriously, then we'll start by attacking you!

Yunyin Village, Block 2.

Yugito walked faster and faster, eventually jogging all the way home.

He closed the door to the room and immediately buried himself under the covers.

After letting out a huge sigh of relief, she pouted and complained.

"Uncle, I can't act at all. What if someone notices my mistake later?"

"Ding ding ding~ Uncle Sunflower's class is in session~"

In a strange, childlike tone, Yamanaka Kei spoke of his years of experience in disguising himself.

At this stage.

Even if Yukito lost his composure on the spot, he would burst out laughing.

Most people would probably just assume that the girl had suffered a great shock.

In the future...

With his guidance, acting is nothing to worry about!

"Uncle, why don't you pick me up and take me to Konoha?"

The wooden figure rests its chin on its hands, expressing its innocent fantasies.

"The idea is great. I'll try my best and see how many years it takes to achieve it."

"That uncle is so lame~"

"Why don't you work hard yourself, become the perfect Jinchūriki, and then come find me?"

"Hehe~ Okay~!"