In the camp.
Yasu came to Orochimaru's room.
Three years have passed, and Yasu, now 16, has grown a lot taller, already around 1.75 meters in height. The youthful look on his face has gradually faded, but Orochimaru hasn't changed at all.
Over these three years, his teacher has already begun his research.
And Yasu has been helping him collect experimental materials.
The experimental materials are naturally those Cloud Ninja.
Orochimaru looked up at him and asked: "Yasu, what do you need me for?"
Yasu replied: "Teacher Orochimaru, I want to go support the Land of Grass. With you, Lord Jiraiya, and Minato here, it shouldn't make much of a difference if I'm gone. I also want to go do my own thing."
Orochimaru frowned, then relaxed and sighed: "You're going to the Land of Grass to find an Uzumaki clan orphan, right? It's indeed time to go. Lady Mito's health is deteriorating day by day. If you don't go find her soon, there won't be enough time. So, is your backup plan ready? I still need my current identity and might not be able to help you much."
Orochimaru asking about Yasu's backup plan naturally refers to the preparation he is making to prevent Kushina from becoming the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki if he can't find the Uzumaki orphan he is looking for.
Orochimaru suspects that Yasu might become an enemy of Konoha for Kushina's sake.
But he himself needs to stay hidden in Konoha to conduct experiments, and helping Yasu would likely expose him, so Orochimaru made it clear that he couldn't help him.
Yasu nodded: "The backup plan should be almost ready by next year. Teacher Orochimaru, don't worry about me. I'll handle it myself."
Orochimaru nodded: "Well, that's good. Stay here for a few days. Now that you're a Jonin, transferring to the Land of Grass requires a transfer order. I'll apply to Konoha now. The situation in the Land of Hot Water is relatively stable, so Konoha shouldn't refuse your request."
After Yasu left Orochimaru's room, he summoned Uchiha Kyosuke, Uchiha Keiichi, Uchiha Ryuhei, and Uchiha Jin.
Because he didn't take credit for their achievements, all four of them have been promoted from Chunin to Special Jonin.
Moreover, with his pressure, the strength of Uchiha Kyosuke and the others has greatly improved.
"Captain!"
Uchiha Kyosuke and the others have been very well trained by Yasu. If he tells them to go east, they would never go west. They would even charge straight into the enemy camp without hesitation if he told them to.
Plus, Yasu's team is notorious in the Land of Hot Water for being fearless and an extremely cruel. No ninja targeted by his team has ever survived; they have all been beheaded.
Yasu looked at the four with a smile and said: "Congratulations, you'll soon be free from the hell I created for you."
Uchiha Kyosuke and the others looked at him in confusion.
So, Yasu explained to them: "I've already applied for a transfer order from Teacher Orochimaru. I'm going to support the Land of Grass soon, so you're all free."
Uchiha Keiichi said in surprise: "So sudden?"
Yasu looked at him and sneered: "Shouldn't you be happy right now?"
Uchiha Keiichi lowered his head.
At first, he felt surprised, but now, he is indeed happy.
Since becoming Yasu's subordinate, it can be said that they have had absolutely no freedom. They are either killing people or on the way to killing people.
The four of them almost became numb to this.
Now that Yasu is leaving, it's simply great news for them. Finally, the pressure won't be so great.
But the four of them are also feeling somewhat complicated.
Although he is unsentimental, very harsh on them, and even mean, it must be said that Yasu is a trustworthy person.
Except for the first mission, he has always been the one to charge into the most dangerous places in subsequent missions.
When they were in danger, he would also provide timely support.
Each of the four of them has been saved by him several times.
So, now in their hearts, as long as Yasu is there, no mission is impossible.
But Yasu is just too aloof and never discusses personal matters with them, except for official business.
Moreover, he has irreconcilable conflicts with their Uchiha clan.
Uchiha Kyosuke and the others have also tried to reconcile the conflict with him, but they have all failed.
Because all they received were his sarcastic and mean taunts, and they were even beaten up by him sometimes.
So, after three years, their relationship with Yasu is still purely a superior-subordinate relationship.
Yasu stretched and said: "Although my purpose was just to vent on you, you've been with me for three years after all, so I'll give you a little advice."
"After I leave, don't follow Uchiha Kazuo, that idiot. His strength is just so-so, but he doesn't realize it at all. Relying on his Uchiha identity, he always feels superior. Everyone here looks down on him and hates him."
"Of course, you are his clansmen, so you don't have to listen if you don't want to. After all, this is not an order. I'm even sowing discord between you.
But if you listen, you can follow Minato Namikaze. Working under that guy, the few of you might have a chance, but it won't be much different."
"Alright, that's it. After this, there will be no relationship between us. Next time you see me, you can continue to insult me like the other Uchiha. If you're just insulting me, I won't do anything. You can vent all the resentment you've had towards me over these years."
Yasu stood up, turned around, and prepared to leave.
"Captain!" Uchiha Kyosuke suddenly spoke.
Yasu stopped, turned his head to look at Uchiha Kyosuke: "I'll be staying here for a few more days, so I'm still your captain for the time being. But don't call me captain next time we meet, so what do want now?"
Uchiha Kyosuke mustered his courage and asked: "Captain, why can't I reach your level even though I've been training in Thunder Breathing?"
Yasu smiled meaningfully.
He knows that Uchiha Kyosuke has been working hard to practice Thunder Breathing these three years.
But no matter if it's Uchiha Kyosuke or anyone else, their Thunder Breathing will never reach his level.
Because the most crucial breathing technique is only known to himself.
So, he replied casually: "People's constitutions are different."
After saying that, he left.
Uchiha Kyosuke stood there blankly, his mind in a mess.
People's constitutions are different?
Does that mean his talent is poor, so he can't reach his captain's level in Thunder Breathing?
That's really depressing.
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