Sunny and cheerful Konoha Genin

"This is it."

Ito Toru thought about it and decided to give Shisui a little reminder.

With Uchiha Madara's personality, it's unlikely that he would be interested in Shisui, but Black Zetsu is different...

"Teacher Orochimaru said that this is most likely a mysterious force lurking in the dark. Their purpose is unknown, but..."

"But what?!"

"They may be involved in Danzo's death!"

Ito Toru spoke nonsense with a serious face.

Anyway, these three kids won't ask Orochimaru for confirmation.

"what?!"

It was as if a bolt of thunder flashed through Sheng Shu's mind, causing him to associate many things in an instant.

"I remember now! When Danzo-sama died, the aura of Wood Release that erupted from his body..."

"And the pale trees that grew!"

"Exactly the same!"

"Could it be that--"

Sheng Shu thought of a possibility and began to tremble with fear and excitement.

I can finally... figure it out with my own ability!

"Awesome Rope Tree!"

Ito Toru was quite surprised.

Has your imagination finally improved?

"If you say so..."

Shisui frowned slightly, "This time, it's not a coincidence that Uchiha Feng and the others met that guy!"

"Yes."

"Also, I don't know if you have noticed a problem."

Toru Ito continued to set the pace appropriately.

"Why are Uchiha Feng and the others there?"

"why?"

Nawaki and the other two looked at Ito Toru like curious babies.

I'm asking you!

The corner of Ito Toru's mouth twitched slightly.

But looking at the way you are, I guess it’s hard to guess.

"Shisui."

After a brief pause, Ito Toru asked, "Is there anything unusual happening in the Uchiha clan recently?"

"This……"

Shisui was stunned.

Everything that had happened before flashed back in his mind like a kaleidoscope.

The Great Elder suddenly announced a meeting, the radical war faction, the conflict between Konoha and Iwagakure broke out, the battle on the front line...

These things seem to be connected by an invisible thread.

"Indeed."

Shisui nodded with a heavy face, while Nawaki and Shizune beside him looked at him in surprise.

"But I can't say..."

A little pain was growing in his heart, and he didn't even notice that the skewer of meat in his hand had gotten cold.

The fragrance in the air didn't seem so warm at this moment.

When he thought about what might happen, Shisui's breathing unconsciously became heavier.

How to do? !

The pain growing in my heart was like a landslide, it quickly collapsed and became empty.

Shisui lowered his head in a daze. He was like a falling person, not knowing what to grab onto and could only struggle in vain.

"Calm down."

A warm hand pressed on his shoulder, and Shisui's falling heart came to a halt.

"Ito-san?"

"These are just my guesses now. Things haven't happened yet and can still change."

Ito Toru's words were like a pair of invisible and gentle hands, gently holding Shisui up like a feather.

"I……"

Shisui's eyes turned slightly red.

He hasn't felt this way in a long time.

I don't know why, but I feel like crying...

"We are all here with you, Shisui."

"That's right!! We are companions!"

Nawaki also held Shisui's hand tightly: "And everyone knows that I am Shunshin Shisui's best friend and most reliable companion!"

"And I!"

Shizune, who had always been gentle and had little presence, also held Shisui's other hand.

"I am your companion too!"

"Everyone……"

Shisui sniffed hard, "Thank you so much!"

It is a pleasure to have such a group of trustworthy partners...

He suddenly felt that the world was not so bad after all.

In order to protect these friends who trusted me, and the village...

"I can definitely change all this!"

Shisui made up his mind.

Ito Toru saw the change in his eyes and showed a relieved expression.

A few more days passed.

The envoy sent by Iwagakure Village to negotiate peace has arrived.

As Orochimaru's student and an indispensable medical ninja in the camp, Toru Ito participated in the peace talks with Orochimaru.

However, when he saw a few familiar faces across from him, his expression became a little uncomfortable...

Yahiko, Nagato, Konan.

No one knew whether it was for the sake of appearances or to boost confidence, but the Rock Ninja actually called the three of them to participate in the peace talks together.

Scorpion did not show up, probably because his appearance is too iconic. If he showed up, he would definitely be sent back to the Kingdom of Wind.

At the same time, Orochimaru was also a little overwhelmed.

"..."

He looked at Yahiko and the other two who were sitting opposite him seriously, then glanced at Ito Toru who was touching his nose inconspicuously, and a smile slowly appeared at the corner of his mouth.

"Hey! What are you laughing at?"

A clear voice like an oriole sounded dissatisfied.

The girl sitting opposite was a little girl with short black hair and a pretty and lovely face.

She is the representative of the Iwagakure side in this negotiation - Kurotsuchi!

Although she is just a little girl, she will later take over from Ōnoki and become the woman of the 4th Tsuchikage!

But... right now she does look a bit cute like a tsundere young lady, and it's hard to make people feel threatened.

I guess this is why Ohnoki sent her out.

A little girl always makes it easier for people to let down their guard.

It is also convenient to say things that adults are not convenient to say.

"Don't be complacent just because you have the upper hand now. After we recover, the outcome may still be uncertain!"

Heitu felt that he was being looked down upon, so he started talking a lot.

"We have powerful allies! And a will as strong as stone! And an endless supply of ninjas!"

"If we really fight to the death..."

"stop--"

Orochimaru's head hurt from the noise, and he quickly raised his hand: "I know, I know, you are so powerful, then can we start the negotiation?"

"Hmph! Let's get started."

Heitu raised his little chin cutely.

It didn't take long before the little girl became red and warm.

"Why?!"

Heitu slammed his little hands on the table, then with a "hiss", he pulled his hands back and rubbed them hard with a grimace.

What the hell is this table so hard!

She rubbed her hands and shouted in dissatisfaction: "Why do we have to pay so much? Obviously, our losses are greater!"

Orochimaru didn't say anything, but looked at Ito Toru.

"Cough cough."

Ito Toru understood, cleared his throat and spoke slowly: "Sister Kurotsuchi..."

"Who is your sister!"

"Well, Kurotsuchi, originally neither of us had to bear such a huge loss. This was all thanks to you, the Iwagakure ninja, who took the initiative to invade our Konoha. So it is reasonable and normal for us to pay compensation."

"During the battle, the flowers, plants, and trees in our Konoha were greatly damaged. It will take a lot of time to repair them. There are even some century-old trees among them."

"you!"

Kurotsuchi felt that there was something wrong with what the squinty-eyed boy said, but he couldn't put his finger on it. He could only puff up his cheeks in anger, feeling sullen and not knowing what to do. Suddenly, an idea flashed in his mind, and he turned to look at Yahiko and the other two who were eating melons nearby:

"Tell me what you think! Is this reasonable?!"

"what?"

Yahiko was confused, and Ito Toru was also confused.