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Yakushi Natsumi, being the most outstanding spy, had naturally long discovered the person secretly listening outside, but she remained calm. Or rather, she wanted to expose everything about the orphanage right under Konoha's nose. After all, the struggles at the top were never something she could participate in.
"The child's name is Kabuto Yakushi. He also came from this orphanage. Dean should be very familiar with him. By the way, this child came from Root."
The current Kabuto Yakushi was only thirteen years old. Although he was already an excellent spy, his expression suddenly changed when he was discovered.
"Big brother, what's wrong?"
The children around him naturally noticed that the ninja big brother playing with them looked a bit upset. Innocently, they voiced their curiosity. Kabuto Yakushi quickly returned to his usual demeanor, flashing a kind smile. Adjusting his glasses, he said to the children, "Nothing, come on, let me tell you a story about ninjas."
While Kabuto Yakushi appeared calm and happy playing with the children, his heart was in turmoil. Uchiha Yoru had apparently discovered his identity long ago. When had he been exposed?
Dean! Dean must be okay!
At this moment, Kabuto Yakushi's mind was in chaos, and Yakushi Natsumi in the office also showed a hint of panic. The most powerful spy in Konoha was flustered.
The surname Yakushi and the name Kabuto reminded her of something unpleasant. With just a glance through the window, she took a deep breath and regained her composure.
In just a blink, the best spy in Konoha had analyzed everything. The images Root had sent her of Kabuto flashed through her mind, his appearance gradually becoming more mature and rugged, while the child outside was more delicate and gentle.
She immediately thought of a possibility. Although she felt intense disgust towards Root, she felt even more profound helplessness.
Uchiha Yoru, however, enjoyed sipping his hot tea, a smile on his lips, as if he relished the feeling of power.
After a long while, Uchiha Yoru put down his empty teacup, looking at Yakushi Natsumi, who was about to refill it. He waved his hand and said with a smile, "In the future, Kabuto Yakushi's team will be responsible for the communication between the Police Force and the orphanage. Supplies will be delivered monthly."
"Understood, thank you, sir." Despite Uchiha Yoru being younger and less powerful than her, Yakushi Natsumi showed a respectful demeanor.
This was the benefit of power. As long as one was in this circle, if power could control one's weaknesses, one had to follow the rules.
"The news will soon reach Danzo's ears. Orochimaru's teacher's intentions are simple. Neither side will act rashly, and the orphanage will be safe and not get involved."
Uchiha Yoru stood up, smiling and relaxed, saying, "This time, I couldn't hide my visit from the village's Anbu and Root. With my status, if I came personally, no one would believe it was for nothing."
Therefore, his purpose in coming here was to use the children of the orphanage to spread the fame of the Sannin, making Orochimaru's name active again in the village. This was his public goal, and he wasn't afraid of the village knowing, as everyone would think Orochimaru was starting to counterattack.
"Hehe, Dean's tea is very good. Let's stay in touch."
Standing up, he patted the legendary female ninja's shoulder with a smile and nodded. Yakushi Natsumi also nodded with a smile, responding, "Sir, you are too kind."
It seemed like a normal exchange, but there was a strange undercurrent.
Beneath Yakushi Natsumi's smile was a bitter taste. She knew the other party was trying to win her over. As Orochimaru's disciple, the other party had control over her weaknesses and clearly wanted her to act as a double agent.
She was from Root, and Danzo would certainly contact her after today. Root wanted to know the other party's information, and the other party also wanted to know Root's information.
"Sir, please take care of the orphanage in the future."
In a short moment, Yakushi Natsumi had made up her mind. Now that Orochimaru had a good chance of becoming the Fifth Hokage—though not a hundred percent, but definitely a seventy to eighty percent chance—she knew that if she bet right, the orphanage would be under the Hokage's protection, and she wouldn't have to worry about supplies anymore.
Therefore, this request for care was her stance. Uchiha Yoru nodded with a smile, "Dean, you are too kind. It's all for the village."
At this moment, Uchiha Yoru inwardly sneered. Danzo, you old fox, I'll plant a double agent in your Root, turning your own tactics against you.
Yakushi Natsumi? Heh, she was just the surface. Everyone's target would likely overlook one person, a currently unknown individual.
...
After leaving the orphanage and returning to the Police Force, Kabuto Yakushi respectfully reported the data he had recorded from the orphanage.
"Sir, the orphanage currently has 238 orphans, thirteen of whom can channel chakra. There is a Dean and an Assistant Dean..."
Back in his office, Uchiha Yoru listened to the simple report with narrowed eyes, observing the ordinary-looking Kabuto Yakushi. No one would have thought that this boy with no bloodline limit would achieve so much in the future.
"Kabuto, after the Third Great Shinobi War and the Nine-Tails' attack, the village suffered heavy losses. Therefore, we are powerless in the orphanage sector. These supplies are what I managed to squeeze out from the Police Force. Sigh."
With a half-smile, he looked at the young man, who cleverly smiled and nodded, "Sir, please rest assured. I am your subordinate."
Could he believe that? Uchiha Yoru shook his head with a smile. He didn't believe it, but he trusted Kabuto Yakushi.
Kabuto Yakushi's weakness was the orphanage's Dean, and the Dean's weakness was the children of the orphanage and Kabuto Yakushi.
This was a sick world. The power of ninjas was great, and thus the ninja world had countless tragedies.
Gently tapping the table, Kabuto Yakushi deliberately showed the curse mark on his tongue while speaking. Uchiha Yoru nodded lightly, "Kabuto, you come from a humble background, but your talent in medical ninjutsu is extraordinary. Study medical ninjutsu well."
"Yes, sir!"
Although Kabuto Yakushi appeared calm, a cold sweat had broken out on his back. He had been exposed! But for the sake of Dean, he had to expose himself, even becoming the other party's spy.
A double agent! He was the trump card, while Dean was just the surface.
Watching Kabuto Yakushi leave the office after giving his report, Uchiha Yoru secretly breathed a sigh of relief. He really needed Kabuto Yakushi.
One reason was that Kabuto Yakushi could give him eyes inside Root. The other was Kabuto's talent in medical ninjutsu. Since the Wood Release could be artificially created, other bloodline limits could also be created. The bloodline limits in the system were too expensive, and while artificial creation might have issues, combining both methods could solve all problems.
Finally, it was also a way to resolve one of the tragedies in this sick world.
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