Konoha: Who's the good guy?

Yugito Nii, whose body was severely corrupted by the Two-Tails' chakra, began receiving emergency treatment from the medical ninja team.

If Yamanaka Kei hadn't reacted quickly, he would have immediately wrapped his arm tightly with medical bandages after the medical ninjas took Yugito from him.

Given the regenerative power of a sage's body, he would probably be fully recovered before the medical ninjas even had a chance to examine him.

"This resilience..."

Yamanaka Kei glanced at his right arm and hand, which were wrapped in bandages.

He, who always pursued a flawless playthrough, had never actually experienced the recovery speed of the immortal body.

That was a rapid healing process that was visible to the naked eye!

If others saw this, it would be strange if it didn't come out!

"The Jinchuriki's injuries healed quickly♪ Your concern is the best medicine♪, oh yeah~♪!"

Chirabi's rap is still so bad it makes you want to roll your eyes, but he doesn't seem to realize it at all, and instead seems to be having a lot of fun rapping.

"Sigh... I disobeyed orders and left home."

The mountain scenery still vividly portrays a middle-aged ninja who is cautious and hesitant.

A hint of distress and helplessness appeared on his face, but it made Killer Bee's smile even more genuine than before.

They were able to disregard their own safety and rush to the scene immediately after the incident.

He has already felt this sentiment!

"Damn it, love and courage♪ are the best qualities♪, you idiot, no one will blame you♪, you're a great ninja♪, the rhyme seems wrong, hmm! Write it down, I'll correct it..."

Kirabi casually pulled a notebook and a calligraphy brush from his pocket.

He spat out octopus ink and focused intently on studying his rap rhythm in his notebook.

"..."

Shan Zhongjing sighed inwardly, realizing that this guy's thought process was indeed different from that of ordinary people.

Moreover... won't the writing written with octopus ink fade over time?

Could it be that the ink of the Eight-Tailed Fox doesn't work?

The dozen or so Jonin who had been in charge of the battle began to quickly clean up the battlefield.

The survivors were taken directly for interrogation, while the bodies were pieced together for further examination and intelligence gathering.

The six members of the Dark Guard who were previously responsible for maintaining the barrier remained guarding the two Yukito.

Seeing that the medical team had finished the emergency treatment, they prepared to send the Jinchuriki to the Hidden Cloud Hospital.

The ANBU squad leader, who already knew Yamanaka Kei, grabbed him and started walking together without saying a word.

The state of the Jinchūriki is still unstable.

God knows what might happen after I wake up.

Only a fool would let go of someone who could stop a Jinchuriki from going berserk.

The smell of disinfectant in hospitals is not pleasant.

Only after Yukito's condition gradually stabilized did Yamanaka Kei find a bed for him to rest on and take a short nap.

A chaotic and noisy night has passed.

As the rising sun replaces the lights that shone all night, it illuminates this village in the clouds.

The Cloud Village ninjas, known for their swift and decisive actions, have essentially eliminated all known threats within the village.

Although the secret service is still interrogating the assassins who were captured last night.

However, the overall environment has gradually stabilized.

This morning, orders to inventory and prepare logistical supplies were also issued from the Ray Shadow office building.

Perhaps it was because of the village's series of major events that kept them busy, and the war horns had already begun to sound.

The Third Raikage, Ai, did not come to visit Yugito in person.

He simply had the Anbu convey his order to Yamanaka Kei to temporarily take care of Yugito.

Originally planning to go home in the morning, Yamanaka Kei had to stay at the hospital to accompany Yukito as he recovered.

"Dad?"

Musai's hushed shouts came from through the crack in the door.

Yamanaka Kei glanced at the sneaky young man, nodded to the ANBU squad leader beside him, and got up to leave the ward.

Musai circled him twice and breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Just a minor injury? Thank goodness! I almost thought I was going to collect my family's death compensation."

pop~

Upon hearing this, Yamanaka Sakura slapped the boy on the back of the head.

"If you can't speak properly, then shut up. Just looking at you gives me a headache."

"Hehe~ Dad, you're this one!"

Musai covered the back of his head with one hand and gave a thumbs-up with the other.

His face showed pride and satisfaction.

This morning, when he was frantically inquiring about his father's whereabouts, a young member of the secret service briefly recounted the events of the previous night to him.

Stopping a Jinchuriki from going berserk single-handedly is a feat that Chunin can boast about for a lifetime!

"Absolutely!"

Shan Zhongjing raised his chin slightly, looking pleased with his son's compliment.

"Didn't they have this injury treated by a medical ninja?"

"At my age, I should use medical ninjutsu, which stimulates the body's cells, as little as possible."

"Do you know you're getting old? Dad! I won't say anything more, but next time you do something, could you at least tell me where the deposit slip is? I panic every time you leave the house!"

"You son of a bitch..."

Bang bang bang~ bang bang bang~

The scene of filial piety between father and son began to unfold again in the hospital corridor.

"Dad! I'm meeting up with a friend to ask about construction prices, so I'm off!"

Musai sensed from the force of the punches that his father wasn't really angry. He covered his head and ran out of the hospital, leaving behind a single sentence.

Yamanaka Kei gave an apologetic smile to the nurse who was chuckling to herself, then turned and went back into the ward.

Yukito, who had been fast asleep, had now opened her eyes.

Looking at the mountain scenery as she entered the ward, a bright smile appeared on her little face.

"Did I disturb you?"

Yamanaka Kei sat down on a chair nearby, and seeing Yukito shake his head, asked again.

"Would you like something to eat?"

"......Um."

Feeling her empty stomach, Yugito gave a shy, soft reply.

He took care of Yugito, whose body was being corrupted by the Two-Tails' chakra and who couldn't even lift his arms, and fed him breakfast.

With nothing to do in the mountains, I started telling stories to the little girl to pass the time.

Perhaps it was because of what happened last night that the higher-ups in Yunyin trusted him even more.

That afternoon, Yamanaka Kei received a letter of appointment as a "Special Jonin" written in the handwriting of the Raikage, as well as a letter of appointment as the head instructor of the Ninja Academy.

Like Konoha, the principal of the Kumogakure Ninja Academy is also A, the Kage of the village.

The nominal vice principal is actually the actual manager of the entire ninja academy.

The head instructor's position is above that of the teachers, and his function is to assist the vice principal in managing the ninja school, making him a clear candidate for vice principal!

He has already stepped into the circle of the Cloud Hidden's upper echelons.

They are even eligible to sit in on high-level meetings.

"No... I, a Konoha ninja, have become a high-ranking member of the Kumogakure?"

When Yamanaka Kei received the two appointment letters, he was completely stunned.

How did he suddenly become a high-ranking member of the Cloud Village?

Moreover, once he becomes the head instructor of the ninja academy, he probably won't have many opportunities to leave the village!

How can I fake my death now?

What the hell!

Oh no!

These concerns persisted for a week until Yukito fully recovered and was allowed to be discharged from the hospital.

On the eve of Yamanaka Kei's departure to take up his post at the Ninja Academy.

Troy, a Magnet Release Kekkei Genkai ninja, comes to him hoping he can join the team one last time on a mission.

This time, Troy will lead his team across the vast sea southeast of the Land of Thunder.

They surveyed the sea area, confirmed supply routes and temporary encampment locations, and eliminated any potential hazards along the way for the subsequent advance of the main ninja force.

Although the original owner of Yamanaka Kei's appearance, Cicey, had questionable strength, he had been a ninja for decades and had experienced the First and Second Shinobi World Wars.

He is known for his caution and meticulousness, and his experience far surpasses that of ordinary ninjas.

In a situation involving the lives of thousands of companions.

Troy naturally didn't want to let go of such an excellent mission partner.

Shan Zhongjing gladly agreed to the other party's request.

After hastily placing all of the original owner's belongings on the table in his home, he left Kumogakure with Troy.

As a special Jonin who died in battle, he was worthy of the original owner of this appearance!

It's quite reasonable for someone to die in a naval battle and never be found, right?

"Hehehe~ I'm still too kind!"