Forced to sell misery

Konoha Hospital

The setting sun splashed in the corridor. Outside the ward door which was always closed, the little boy clenched his fists with light burning in his eyes.

Wait for me, Sasuke... I will find the best medical ninja named Tsunade, let her heal you, and I will definitely bring her back -

"Hey, kid, let's go." The deliberately heavy sound of wooden clogs stopped beside Naruto, and Jiraiya nodded to Konoha's interrogation director, Morino Ibiki, who was in the shadows.

Ibiki nodded and watched Jiraiya and Naruto leave. Temari behind him stared at Naruto and lowered her gaze - this noisy little brat, is he Konoha's Nine-Tails Jinchuriki...

At this moment, the atmosphere in the ward was not tense, but it was solemn.

Gaara looked at Sasuke on the bed with his quiet green eyes, and after a long while he spoke, "Uchiha Sasuke, I was really looking forward to fighting you."

"That's a pity." Sasuke's hair brushed across the bandages in front of him, and he pulled the corner of his mouth, "So you are here to provoke me now?"

"No," Gaara lowered his eyes after glancing at the two Konoha Anbu who were following him and suddenly became nervous, "It's just a pity—"

It's a pity you're not that person.

Gaara turned to leave and walked to the door, but suddenly stopped, "Your eyes... I will have revenge."

With Konoha's Anbu watching, he couldn't say much. Besides, this visit was also the result of Sunagakure putting pressure on Konoha's top leaders. As for the intelligence gathering? He didn't care at all. What he wanted to know was enough.

"Let's go." The door slowly closed behind him. Gaara looked at Temari who had been waiting outside the corridor and whispered, "Sister."

Temari's expression relaxed a little, she nodded to the people of Konoha, and left with Gaara.

Inside the ward, Sasuke faced the door that was gradually closing, clenched his hands, and had an inexplicable look on his face for a moment.

How strange... Why? But, revenge for those eyes? What a coincidence, he also had the same idea.

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The Land of Thunder, a hidden place with beautiful mountains and clear waters.

The neatly laid out village was located at the edge of the waterfall, with buildings nestled among the lush green trees. The snow-white walls were painted with red and white flaming fan patterns, quite characteristic of the Uchiha clan. In a courtyard guarded by other buildings, bamboo shadows swayed in the wind, and one could vaguely see the appearance of the former clan courtyard.

Uchiha Fugaku sat at the table, looking down at the information from Konoha. His usually serious face seemed to become even more tense.

Sasuke...something happened to him again. Konoha was really good at this. If he hadn't planted other spies, he would have been fooled by the vague report in the official document.

Konoha's attitude is secondary. What scares him is that there is no news about the guy who calls himself Uchiha Madara... Isn't the time right yet? The Uchiha clan's patience with Konoha has long reached its limit, and now the clan has stabilized... It's time for Konoha to pay the price for this unnecessary ambition.

"Master Patriarch," a man appeared outside the door in an instant and bowed to Fugaku, "What is the matter that you summoned me for?"

"The news from Konoha," Fugaku handed the informant's report to Shisui and said briefly, "Sasuke is in trouble."

"Sasuke?!" Shisui paused as he opened the scroll, "Then Itachi—"

"Itachi is still on an ANBU mission and is not in Konoha for the time being."

"I understand." The scroll in his hand was wrinkled, and Shisui lowered his head, his thoughts in a mess -

The hatred and resentment within the clan towards Konoha has never stopped... let alone the sensitive period of the Chunin Exam... At this time, whether it is the actions of the Uchiha or the attitude of Konoha... the slightest mistake will lead to war. Once Konoha and Uchiha become enemies, Itachi and Sasuke will be in a difficult situation...

"Master Patriarch," Shisui knelt on one knee and said solemnly, "I have always been in charge of liaison with Konoha, but this time the intelligence personnel sent the urgent report directly to you. Perhaps there is some misunderstanding. I apply to go to Konoha to investigate the facts."

Jaw clenched, Fugaku stared at Shisui in a long silence.

"Master Patriarch——"

After a long time, the scarlet color in his eyes disappeared, Fugaku Fugaku sighed, stood up, and said in a deep voice, "No, I will go with you."

Neither admitting nor denying, this attitude already shows something... He is the patriarch of the clan, but he is also Sasuke's father. Ever since the incident with Kagami Ye... Konoha should give an explanation to Uchiha.

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Konoha

In the dark basement, the shadows growing between the cracks in the wall twisted into strange shapes in the flickering candlelight. With his figure almost blending into the darkness, Jing Ye looked at the secret room calmly.

If it weren't for the mark left by Kabuto Yakushi, he really wouldn't have been able to find this place - Orochimaru is really keen on digging holes. In Konoha, where every inch of land is valuable and the security level is maxed out, there is also a base of considerable size. And this seems to be the former "root" territory, right? With an ambiguous sneer, Jing Ye narrowed his eyes and looked at Kabuto and the Sound Ninja with an expressionless face.

"Lord Kagamiya," Kabuto Yakushi gritted his teeth and forced himself to look directly into Kagamiya's eyes, "Lord Orochimaru..."

"He won't come back again," Jing Ye said coldly, taking in everyone's stunned or ferocious expressions. "After Konoha lifts the blockade, you can leave on your own. The only thing I can guarantee is that everything in Otogakure will remain the same."

"Yes, Lord Jingye." Several people responded in unison. No matter what they thought in their hearts, they now had only one choice, which was to obey.

"Very good. Before that, I need you to help me do something." Jing Ye turned his eyes slightly and looked at the people around him, "Kimimaro, I leave it to you."

The little white snake on his wrist shrunk deep into his sleeve. Kimimaro tilted his head to glance at Jingye, then walked to the side of Yakushi Dou and the others, and answered together, "Yes!"

After taking one last look at Kimimaro, Kagamiya's figure gradually disappeared into the darkness. At the same time as the clone disappeared in Konoha, the real body opened its eyes in a cave at the border.

"Let's go, Jingye-kun." Kisame's tall body appeared at the entrance of the cave, blocking out half of the skylight.

"I see." Jing Ye stood up, "What's the destination?"

"The Kingdom of Water, an ancient remnant clan."

"The Water Country again?" Jing Ye frowned, "I hate all weather related to water."

"That's a pity." Kisame grinned, as if hinting at something, "It's always going to rain somewhere in the world."

"Yeah."

Jing Ye lowered his eyes. He was finally going to attack the tailed beast... at this time. Was he trying to get him away from the Land of Fire? What on earth was Pein... no, Obito, doing? I felt like he was very concerned.

Looking in the direction of the Land of Fire in the dim and damp wind after the rain, Jing Ye thought absentmindedly - Konoha, what is there worth lingering on? If there is, then prove it to him.

I hope he won't make a wrong move.