Konoha's Mission Master

"How could his body... have become like this?"

Yakumo placed his hand on Yahiko's chest, and a green light gradually spread out, enveloping his entire body. In fact, a simple check would not have required such a thing, it was just because he had a lot of chakra... he was simply being willful.

Hearing Yakumo's question, Konan lowered her head.

"this…"

Nagato hesitated for a moment, then continued after a few seconds.

By recounting the events, Yakumo finally understood the whole story.

Some time ago, the Akatsuki organization went out on a mission.

Because of the gravity of the matter, Yahiko decided to accompany the Akatsuki organization to facilitate on-site command. The original plan proceeded perfectly. Under Yahiko's command, the Akatsuki organization annihilated the enemy organization with a perfect record of no casualties and captured the enemy organization's leader.

During the transport, the enemy leader broke through the barrier and attacked Konan, but Yahiko blocked the attack for her at the critical moment.

"Could that restriction have been set up by Konan?"

Yakumo asked instinctively.

Hearing this, Xiao Nan lowered her head even further.

Upon witnessing this scene, Yakumo closed his eyes and pondered deeply.

Yahiko's lungs were originally 20% damaged, but now the remaining 80% of his lungs are inflamed, and he also has serious problems with his heart.

Yakumo opened his eyes and saw Tsunade gently shaking her head.

She also examined Yahiko's body, but was powerless to help.

"I can extend his life by a maximum of ten days, so that he can leave some last words and deal with the situation of the Akatsuki organization before he passes away."

The green light on Yakumo's hands intensified, invading Yahiko's body and beginning to repair his heart at the cellular level.

As night deepened, Yakumo stopped what he was doing and returned to his bedroom to rest.

Treatment continued on the second day.

That afternoon, Yahiko awoke.

Just as Yakumo said... the human body has its own limits.

But he cannot change this limit.

Upon waking up, Yahiko immediately began to explain his arrangements after his death.

The Akatsuki organization was led by Nagato Uzumaki, with Konan assisting him.

At the same time, it is hoped that Amegakure will establish diplomatic relations between the two countries of Tu and Feng.

Furthermore, we must maintain peace as much as possible and develop the economy of Amegakure.

wait wait wait…

One or two days later, at night.

Yahiko died in Minami's arms.

Yahiko was the first leader of Akatsuki and its spiritual leader. His spirit permeated every level of Akatsuki and will never fade.

No matter how Yahiko tried to persuade him in the end…

Xiao Nan is still consumed by intense regret.

Completely... hopelessly addicted.

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Chapter 204 Funeral, The Heart of a Swordsman.

June 3rd, the 43rd year of Konoha.

Yakumo returned to Konoha Village; tomorrow was the anniversary of his parents' death.

This is the most important thing in Yakumo's mind.

He still feels that there's something strange about Yahiko's situation.

Would Xiao Nan really make such a basic mistake?

Yahiko is currently weak and his strength is less than 30% of what it used to be. Why is it that he is the one who is able to block the attack for Konan, instead of the stronger Nagato Uzumaki?

Unfortunately, Yakumo did not find the answer.

He might be outsmarting thin air, or perhaps the enemy's methods are foolproof.

The area around Konoha is lush and green. On the two-meter-wide stone path, young boys and girls are heading to pay their respects. These people are not very old. After the Third Shinobi World War, Konoha Village has gained many more orphans.

This time, Yakumo came to the cemetery alone.

Several saplings have sprouted on the hillside and have revived... sprouting new buds. Judging from the marks on the surrounding soil, they were obviously transplanted here recently. Yakumo guessed that it was the work of Yukotsu Chiyuki.

Yakumo placed the two bunches of flowers on a square stone platform.

Looking at his parents' portraits, Yakumo clenched his right fist and solemnly swore an oath.

"This year... I will personally kill Orochimaru and avenge him!"

The anger never disappeared; in fact, it burned ever brighter.

Half an hour later, Yakumo left the cemetery.

This time, Yakumo left Yukotsu Chiyuki with a master-level Water Bullet Scroll and a master-level Earth Release: Hardening Technique training scroll.

Of course, there are also some more basic ninjutsu scrolls.

Yakumo instructed Yukotsu Chiyuki next to the wooden house for two hours.

Although he was male, You Gu Qianxue did not have an Adam's apple, and the lines on his face were becoming softer. His slender figure made him look like a beautiful young girl.

Male body...female appearance.

Yukotsuki has made great progress. In addition to cleaning the cemetery every day, Yakumo's financial support has relieved him of any worries about making a living, allowing him to devote most of his time to cultivation.

Only by enduring loneliness like him, day after day, can one achieve something.

This is what a hard-working genius is like.

The relationship between the two is like that of a master and apprentice.

Yukotsu Chiyuki has great respect for Yakumo.

That evening, the anniversary celebration began...

The Anniversary Limited-Time Rewards Shop is now open!

"If you miss it, you'll have to wait another year!"

Arena results announced!

Meanwhile, the arena begins its second settlement.

Rules: Clear six floors of the Arena to obtain one... Eternal Scroll.

[Because last year, players traversed two tiers of the arena.]

This year, players have obtained 0 Eternal Scrolls.

Yakumo stared at the number zero, which shimmered with golden light.

I just felt that it was a huge tragedy.

Gold coins: 48900.

Yakumo simply found the player-exclusive item.

The limited inventory is still...

"The Glory Sword Case of the Sword Saint Vernia"

Quantity: Unique

Status: Purchased

In other words... no entirely new exclusive items were introduced this year.

Yakumo looked at the other items with a hint of doubt.

'Grandmaster Breakthrough Scroll'

Item Price: 12000 Gold Coins (Anniversary Reward)

Quantity remaining: 2.

Yakumo clicked to buy repeatedly.

Gold coins: 48900 → 24900.

Yakumo looked around but couldn't find the item she wanted to buy.

Take a moment to think...

Blood Enchantment Stone x2, Remaining Gold: 4900.

6 Essence Stones, 100 Gold Coins Remaining.

Yakumo closes the game interface.

He took out the Demon-Subduing Sword from the sword case and began to enhance it.

The first step, amplification... The essence stone melts under Yakumo's control.

Black energy liquid swirls around the blade.

Occasionally, it splashes out a rainbow of colors.

As time went by... the chilling atmosphere on the blade grew even more intense.

Until the essence stone's energy is completely exhausted.

Demon-slaying amplification rate → 203%

The most obvious manifestation is that it becomes sharper.

Yakumo placed the Demon-Subduing Stone on the table and took out the Blood Crystal-like Enchantment Stone.