Forced to sell misery

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In the underground base, the dark room was filled with the smell of rust.

The beheading sword cut the cylindrical container in half, and water gushed out accompanied by the sound of broken glass.

Pressing his hand on the water, Manzuki Kizuna was searching for the scent of his younger brother.

"Sui Yue?!"

"Ni, Nisan?"

As ripples appeared on the water, a thin figure appeared in front of them.

The child, who seemed a little too thin compared to other children of the same age, opened his eyes wide as clear as amethyst and stood up and threw himself into the arms of Man Yue.

"Nissan!"

"I'm sorry, Suigetsu."

Holding her younger brother tightly in her arms, Mangetsu Kizuna was trembling uncontrollably.

Fortunately... Shuiyue is fine, fortunately...

"Brother, you're still alive, it's great..."

When he saw his brother, little Shuiyue burst into tears.

I'm touched that my younger brother cares about me so much, but... why did you all think I was dead?

The corners of Gui Deng Man Yue's mouth twitched.

"It's okay, I'll take you away now."

"Brother, did you deal with that perverted doctor?"

"Perverted doctor? Are you talking about Orochimaru?"

Following Man Yue Kizuki in, Jing Ye watched silently the touching scene of the two brothers' reunion. When he heard these words, he suddenly felt a little upset and felt that Shui Yue's description was really... very appropriate.

"You are……"

Shuiyue poked her head out from Man Yue's arms, glanced at Jing Ye quickly, and as if she was a little frightened, she shrank back into Man Yue's arms.

"He was the one who brought my brother to find Shuiyue."

Man Yue Kizuna patiently comforted her younger brother.

Jing Ye looked at the young Shuiyue child who was curled up in Man Yue's arms, and felt a little emotional.

The current Shuiyue is just a little kid of about 10 years old. When he is wronged, he will act coquettishly in his brother's arms. He has not yet grown into the future member of the "Eagle Team" who is not serious and always loves to complain and is talkative.

And as I recall, in the anime, when Suigetsu grew up, he decided to inherit his brother's wish of collecting ninja swords, and he introduced his brother to his companions in a proud tone... In fact, this guy is essentially a brother-con.

It was rare that he felt this scene was so heartwarming. Jing Ye recalled the little girl in his memory who called herself "Ouni-chan" in a baby voice.

When Sasuke was a child... he was really cute, although that guy always disliked him and never wanted to call him brother properly, let alone call him "Onii-chan" in a coquettish tone.

Well, maybe it's because I always bully little Sasuke.

The little dumpling was really easy to pinch... Even if he got irritated, he would just pout and flutter his big watery eyes, as if saying "I'll cry in front of you if you irritate me again". I really miss him.

"Lord Jingye,"

"what happened?"

Coming back to his senses, Jingye turned around and saw Kimimaro walking in.

"Are the things in the other petri dishes and the people imprisoned in the dungeon also going to be released?"

After hesitating for a moment, Kimimaro asked.

“All of them.”

Jing Ye frowned and replied.

"I see."

Kimimaro nodded and turned to carry out Jingye's instructions.

"he……"

"Kimaro has followed Orochimaru since he was a child. You have too many questions."

After glancing at the full moon, Jing Ye turned around and walked out of the basement. This dark place always gave people a depressing feeling. Jing Ye didn't want to stay here for even a minute longer.

"Let's go, there is another stronghold."

"and many more."

"how?"

Jing Ye stopped and looked back at the full moon.

"Thank you for your help."

Holding her younger brother's hand, Gui Deng Man Yue bowed to Jing Ye.

"You're welcome. Just take good care of your brother and don't let him be kidnapped by perverts or other bad people again."

Although it is not clear how Orochimaru kidnapped little Suigetsu, he is a repeat offender.

Thinking of the little girl Karin who was intercepted by him halfway, Jing Ye couldn't help but be distracted.

Xiaonan should take good care of her. He promised to go back to see her after completing the mission...but he is always running around the world.

It turned out that, without realizing it, he had formed so many ties, and accordingly, he had changed some things, and he didn't know whether it was for good or bad.

"Thank you very much, but..." Man Yue said hesitantly, "I still have a request."

"What? Are you still going to fight me?"

Thinking of what Mangetsu Kizuki said when they first met, "defeat me and officially take over the beheading sword," Jing Ye narrowed his eyes slightly.

"Do not……"

Apparently recalling what he said at the beginning, Mangetsu Kizuna said awkwardly, "Actually, I was asked by a senior to come to you."

"so what?"

"After hearing about the incident in Wave Country, that senior wanted me to take back the beheading sword, but I need the approval of the master who defeated Momochi Zabuza."

As if making some kind of decision, Man Yue looked into Jing Ye's eyes and said.

It's a matter of common sense, don't look Uchiha in the eye easily...and Mangetsu looked into his eyes and spoke to him, which was already a sign of sincerity.

Jing Ye nodded, but seemed a little indifferent.

"Is it because the copy ninja Kakashi is in Konoha and difficult to contact, so you came to me?"

"No, that senior said that the person I'm looking for is a member of the Akatsuki organization wearing a fire cloud robe and codenamed Suzaku."

"Your predecessor..."

Thinking back to the things that Obito had done in Kirigakure, Jing Ye always felt a headache.

"That senior also said that if I can get Suzaku-sama's approval, I can join Akatsuki."

"Join Akatsuki?"

This is... quite unexpected.

Jing Ye narrowed his eyes and looked at the full moon, feeling a little confused for a moment.

"Yes."

Man Yue Kizuna nodded and continued.

"We tried to win over Zabuza, the demon who failed in his attempt to assassinate the Mizukage and defected to Kirigakure, but unfortunately..."

At this point, Ghost Lantern Man Yue paused.

"You must be one of the people who know about the Fourth Mizukage of Kirigakure, Lord Yagura..."

"and many more,"

Interrupting Gui Deng Man Yue's words, Jing Ye quickly said, "I know the details of the situation, and I want to ask someone."

"Is it about that senior?"

Man Yue Kizuna hesitated, obviously not wanting to reveal any more information.

"No, I want to ask about a person named Mei Terumi."

Gui Deng Man Yue was startled, and after hesitating for a moment, he gritted his teeth and said, "Sorry, I can't tell you anything about this matter."

"Is that so?"

"But if you're on our side..."

"Your side?"

This topic is really getting more and more confusing.

Jing Ye looked at the full moon with great interest, and found it a little funny for a moment.

"I am not from your Kirigakure. I have no interest in your affairs and will not participate in them."

It seems that he was thinking wrongly. If the adult that Mangetsu Hozuki mentioned was trying to win over Zabuza Momochi... then it was not that guy Obito.

And as far as he knew, there was only one person in Kirigakure who was qualified to be called "that adult" by Mangetsu Kizuna.

"That's enough of this topic, you can leave now."

After finally looking at the two brothers, Mangetsu Kizuki and Shuiyue, Jing Ye turned around and walked out of the basement.

The faint morning light shines down on my body, giving me a warm feeling.

Sitting on a tree branch and plucking a few leaves, Jing Ye waited boredly for Kimimaro to finish dealing with the follow-up matters and come out.

He remembered the question he had asked his first partner, Biwa Juzo, one of the former Seven Ninja Swordsmen.

"Have you ever thought about changing that hateful Blood Mist Village?"

At that time, Biwa Juzo did not answer his question, but now, perhaps he got the answer.

Well, he is also a partner that I admit myself to be.