Three or four days passed, and the matter of the Uchiha had finally fermented over a relatively large area in Konoha Village, but most people did not know about the internal rebellion of the Uchiha.
What followed was—the reorganization of the Police Force.
On the bulletin board at the street corner, large, bright characters were posted. Thanks to Konoha's ninja education, even the commoners in Konoha had an astonishingly high literacy rate. So, when everyone saw the text on it, they were all very happy.
"So, in the future, the Police Force won't just be people from the Uchiha clan?"
"Yes, and their duties will be different, and the things they do will also be different. The Konoha Police Force will definitely get better."
"Commoners can also join the Police Force?"
A commotion erupted around the bulletin board. The Police Force. In the past, it had always been a thorn in everyone's side. In their eyes, the way these people acted and enforced the law was not right at all, and the Uchiha clan had become an object of everyone's disgust because of it. And now, commoners could actually become members of the Konoha Police Force, and… even the allocation of the number of sub-captains was made public.
"If it's really like this, our days will be much better in the future!"
Everyone was secretly excited. Obviously, they felt that the problem before was more with the Uchiha clan.
On the side, some people who had used the Transformation Jutsu were in a terrible mood. They were naturally from the Uchiha clan. The Uchiha clansmen felt very aggrieved. Although they were proud, they had always been conscientious in their work in the Police Force, carrying it out according to the rules and regulations as much as possible. However, being conscientious… had resulted in this. No one liked them. In the past, everyone could still respond with "disdain," but thinking about the future, where they had to work with outsiders, it was hard for their mood to be cheerful.
"Let's go, we still have work to do when we get back!"
They left silently.
In the crowd, a young boy jumped high with all his might. After not being able to see for a long time, he looked at the girl beside him.
"How about you use a jutsu to give me a boost?"
The girl retorted speechlessly.
"You can't get into the Police Force anyway…"
The boy replied.
"I can take a look first. At least I'll have a goal."
"You're really…"
As the girl spoke, she formed hand seals, and in an instant, red crystals grew from under the boy's feet, quickly lifting him up.
The boy saw the contents inside clearly, then jumped down.
"Let's go."
"Not looking anymore?"
"It's not interesting."
He shook his head lightly.
The Police Force. Although it had considerable power, entering there involved more of the trivial matters in the village, which was not his pursuit at all.
He walked a few steps forward, then suddenly stopped.
"By the way, what do you want to do after you graduate? Be a ninja, or go back to the orphanage to help the director and the others?"
"Mm… if I can go back to the orphanage, that would definitely be the best."
The girl answered.
But it feels very difficult! Guren looked at the crowd. She had known since she was young that her ability was of great value. The wandering ninjas treated her like a treasure. The village had gone through so much trouble to bring her back from the outside, surely not to keep her at home as a treasure. She would definitely have to become a ninja.
"What about you, Kabuto?"
"Me?"
Yakushi Kabuto looked towards the Konoha Hospital. "I want to become a great medical ninja, to research more medical ninjutsu and difficult diseases, so that there will be fewer and fewer orphans!"
"Is that so?"
Guren fell silent upon hearing this.
"Do you think it's wrong?"
"Mm… I feel that the number of people who die from diseases is much smaller than those who die from war. Medical care probably can't really… sorry!"
Guren keenly sensed the change in Yakushi Kabuto's emotions. But these were all her inner thoughts.
Yakushi Kabuto shook his head.
"It's nothing. Maybe you're right, but…"
Yakushi Kabuto looked up at the Hokage Rock in the distance. He had no memory before the age of four, but he vaguely felt that he might also be an orphan of war.
"Let's go to school."
After walking a few steps, Yakushi Kabuto stopped at a certain point on the street. Over there… was a young man. The table was not luxurious, but his overall temperament was extraordinary.
"Kabuto, what's wrong?"
Guren followed his gaze, and then her eyes lit up. "He's the lord who saved me and brought me back!"
Ryoho Kyohiko? Yakushi Kabuto took a deep breath. Just looking at him from afar, he felt a sense of being in a different world from the other party. And just now, he had vaguely felt the other party was watching him. Maybe it's an illusion…
"Let's go."
He walked towards the orphanage.
However, after not walking a few steps, he stopped and looked over there. The footsteps… were getting closer! He immediately stopped and bowed.
"Sir!"
Ryoho Kyohiko looked at the boy before him.
"You are very perceptive. Did you feel that I was observing you?"
Yakushi Kabuto. After the war at Mount Kikyo, he was a child discovered while counting the orphans. It was no longer possible to verify whether he belonged to the Land of Fire or the Land of Wind. But he had lost his memory and was later adopted by Yakushi Nonō. Then, under the policies of Tsunade and Kyohiko, he was able to go to school. Now he was a member of the Konoha Ninja Academy and the Konoha Hospital. In another two years, he would be able to graduate. Kabuto was also a student that Kyohiko was observing closely! After all, the Yakushi Kabuto of his previous life had shown powerful talent and research abilities. Such talent was what Konoha lacked most at present.
Hearing the question, Yakushi Kabuto hesitated for a moment, then nodded lightly.
"I vaguely felt you were looking at me."
Ryoho Kyohiko praised him.
"Your perception is very strong. I have been paying attention to your grades and performance. Your medical ninjutsu is quite good."
"Are you interested in studying and attending classes at the Konoha Hospital? At your age and with your grades, you are already eligible to go to the Konoha Hospital."
"Is that really possible?"
Yakushi Kabuto's eyes widened by several degrees.
No matter how calm and genius he was, the current him had not undergone the training of Root, nor the countless dazzling missions. In the end, he was still just a child. Faced with this sudden surprise, he couldn't control his expression.
Ryoho Kyohiko smiled and nodded.
"Of course. You can go back and discuss it with Nonō and decide whether to join the Konoha Hospital."
"Yes, I will."
Yakushi Kabuto was overjoyed.
But he suddenly thought of what Guren had said just now. A thought appeared in his mind, and he then hesitated. Then, a bold thought came to Yakushi Kabuto's mind. He hadn't even organized his words before his mouth spoke first.
"Kyohiko-sama, if I join the Konoha Hospital, will I still have a chance to become your subordinate?"
Ryoho Kyohiko smiled.
"You want to become my subordinate?"
"That's not an easy task."
Yakushi Kabuto's tone was firm.
"I will work hard!"
Ryoho Kyohiko said.
"A medical ninja can not only save the sick and treat people, but can also use medical ninjutsu to kill. It all depends on how you use it. And this area is currently a blank slate. You can research it yourself."
Ryoho Kyohiko's tone was serious.
"If you figure it out, perhaps I will take you as my disciple."
Kabuto immediately nodded, very serious and firm.
"Yes! I will definitely become your disciple!"
Yakushi Kabuto's face was filled with surprise. He bowed repeatedly in thanks. Kyohiko glanced at Guren, nodded lightly as a greeting, then turned and left. Ryoho Kyohiko had come this time mainly to see the feedback on the reorganization of the Police Force, and had only incidentally noticed Yakushi Kabuto. However, since the other party had come up to him, he had a few words with him as well.
After Ryoho Kyohiko left, Guren finally let out a long sigh of relief and whispered.
"You're so bold. How could you suddenly make such a request?"
"I…"
Yakushi Kabuto scratched his head, unable to answer for a moment.
He couldn't say either. But at that time, it was just a burst of courage that suddenly welled up from the bottom of his heart, and he said it in the heat of the moment. Thinking back on it, he also broke out in a cold sweat. But the result was very gratifying! Yakushi Kabuto thought back carefully, then looked at Guren.
"That lord must have heard our conversation, which is why he guided me like that."
"His hearing is that good?"
As Guren spoke, she instantly lowered her voice. With such good hearing, he might be able to hear even from a great distance…
Yakushi Kabuto's eyes were full of light. Research on medical ninjutsu used for combat! This direction was equivalent to a "topic" left for him by Kyohiko. As long as he could complete it, he could become the other's disciple.
"I can definitely do it!"
"You go back first. I just thought of a problem. I want to go back to the school to ask my teacher."
Yakushi Kabuto suddenly changed his mind, then ran towards the Konoha Ninja Academy with a body flicker. Guren shouted after him, then shook her head helplessly and went to the orphanage first—although she wasn't an orphan, since her mother Mami worked at the orphanage, she simply lived there. She had gotten to know Yakushi Kabuto this way. After all, within the orphanage, there were not many children with ninja talent. Yakushi Kabuto and Guren were the only two promising ones at the moment.
***
Outside the flower shop on Tea Street.
Ryoho Kyohiko pushed the door and entered.
"Welcome! Huh, Kyohiko, what brings you here?"
Uzumaki Yuki's eyes lit up.
"Is there something you need me to do?"
Ryoho Kyohiko explained.
"No, I came to ask you and Aunt Rino for some professional knowledge related to flowers."
The Deep Forest Emergence could make people fall unconscious through pollen. This made him suddenly think that pollen might not only have this one function. For example—hallucinatory, hypnotic, or other such effects. Just as resin had derived the Amber Jutsu. As long as he researched and developed it further, perhaps he could master an even wider range of pollen abilities. Ryoho Kyohiko had come for this purpose.
After hearing Kyohiko's request, Yamanaka Rino looked blank. She was stunned for a while, then said.
"The Yamanaka family does research flowers, but it's more for selling them. We don't have very deep research on these things. Perhaps the Nara clan knows more."
"The Nara clan?"
Ryoho Kyohiko pondered for a moment, then nodded.
Indeed. The Nara clan was proficient in pharmacology. They might really know more about this area than the Yamanaka clan. He stood up to leave.
Uzumaki Yuki said.
"I know there is a flower in Uzushiogakure that seems to have a hallucinatory effect. We used to use it in auxiliary medical treatment, but I don't know if it still exists now."
"Uzushiogakure?"
Ryoho Kyohiko thought for a moment. The Reaper Death Seal mask, flowers. I should make a trip to that place!
He thought for a moment and nodded lightly.
"I see. I'll go to the Nara clan first. If I go back there later… do you want to go back and see?"
Uzumaki Yuki was stunned for a moment. Then, she nodded relatively calmly.
"If I can go, that would be great. If not, it's also fine."
Regarding Uzushiogakure, Yuki had relatively let it go. She was quite calm. One should live for the present, not dwell on the past.
"Alright."
Ryoho Kyohiko then disappeared with a body flicker.
The Nara clan provided several kinds of flowers for reference. After thanking them, Ryoho Kyohiko returned to Orochimaru's research institute with the fresh flower pots. After the Flying Thunder God had also sent himself over, Orochimaru was expressionless, not even turning his head.
"Kyohiko-kun, my place is not a garbage station…"
Ryoho Kyohiko coughed lightly and explained.
"These are all very precious materials that need to be researched in conjunction with the materials on your side."
Orochimaru turned his head. Although he didn't speak, his eyes carried a message like "you'd better be telling the truth."
Ryoho Kyohiko stated his research direction.
"I'm thinking, can we use less chakra to research more practical Wood Style ninjutsu, such as simulating pollen with hallucinatory effects…"
Orochimaru pondered for a moment.
"Hallucinatory pollen?"
Ryoho Kyohiko added.
"Yes, different from ordinary genjutsu. These drugs are more difficult to overcome and may be more practical at certain times."
Orochimaru thought for a moment and nodded lightly. This research did indeed have considerable value. He watched as Kyohiko left a wood clone and then prepared to leave, and suddenly called out to him.
"By the way, the Uchiha's Sharingan, can't we research it a bit?"
Orochimaru's eyes were filled with fanaticism. Fusing with White Zetsu cells could actually produce many changes. He was too curious about those eyes!
Ryoho Kyohiko thought for a moment.
"I have to go and ask…"
Orochimaru was speechless.
"Tch, how could that guy Fugaku possibly agree to let you do an experiment."
Ask? Isn't that asking for a beating!
Ryoho Kyohiko shook his head.
"It definitely wouldn't have worked before, but now it's not necessarily so. And even if I don't do an experiment, I still have to discuss something with him."
"What is it?"
"Sealing or destroying the Sharingan. Otherwise, with the other party's lurking ability, they might be able to take away the Sharingan from the corpses right under our noses," Ryoho Kyohiko said.
"You mean, Madara's subordinates?"
Ryoho Kyohiko reminded him.
"The price of Izanagi…"
Orochimaru understood. Izanagi came at the cost of losing one eye. So having more Sharingan meant having more possibilities of recovery. If considered from this angle, Madara might indeed do such a thing.
But the next moment, he smiled.
"We can do it too!"
"You want to go and take the eyes directly?"
Ryoho Kyohiko heard the meaning in the other's words.
Orochimaru nodded.
"And we can even frame them!"
"No."
Ryoho Kyohiko shook his head in refusal.
Orochimaru narrowed his eyes.
"Kyohiko, you're also becoming more and more pedantic!"
Ryoho Kyohiko answered seriously.
"No, this isn't being pedantic. It's about following basic rules. Otherwise, although we could secretly take the Sharingan, once it's exposed, what's lost is the entire village's internal credibility."
"If we want to make the village bigger, we have to be concerned about this aspect!"
"Then…"
"Don't worry, he will come. At that time, we'll take them!"
Ryoho Kyohiko sneered.
Black Zetsu could not be detected by him and could come and go in Konoha almost without hindrance. But could Black Zetsu guarantee that he wouldn't be noticed when taking things? He didn't believe that Black Zetsu and Madara could do without the Sharingan! This was also the reason why he hadn't killed this group of people in the Anbu prison for the time being—after execution, these people would go to the cemetery. The more who went in, the greater the possibility of being stolen by Zetsu! Let's keep them for now. When Zetsu's side makes a move, then this side can make a move.