At this moment, the other Uchiha members were terrified, and with Yui as a prelude, their little bit of restraint vanished, and they all shouted out the shameful title of "the urinal clan".
"Congratulations, host, for completing the selection. You are rewarded with fifty days of cultivation and five years of dragon growth cycle." Hearing the system notification, Wuyue breathed a sigh of relief. At this moment, the Anbu team directly under the Hokage finally arrived.
197 Strange Attitude
There's an old Chinese saying: "Good news doesn't travel far, but bad news travels a thousand miles." This saying also applies to the world of Naruto.
Someone leaked the news that the Uchiha clan had been defeated by Yuhi Mugetsu single-handedly, causing a huge uproar throughout Konoha. Not only the Konoha ninjas, but even the ordinary villagers were talking about it during their leisure time.
The whole affair began with the Uchiha clan's elder forcibly marrying a girl after her father's death in battle. It turned out the girl was Konoha's Heavenly Dragon's girlfriend. In Yuhi Mugetsu's furious outburst, the entire Uchiha clan was implicated and utterly unable to resist.
In the end, the male protagonist naturally rescues the damsel in distress, and the villainous Elder Uchiha gets his just desserts. This happy ending feels like a pre-written script.
However, even ninjas harbor heroic dreams. Therefore, even though these dreams contain some exaggeration, they are still accepted by the people of Konoha.
This situation arose for two reasons: firstly, due to Mugetsu's accumulated merits over the years and his terrifying talent that defied common perception; and secondly, because the Uchiha clan's long-standing actions were truly displeasing.
Arrogance, conceit, stubbornness, and hubris... these are common flaws of the Uchiha clan. Coupled with their special position of commanding the Konoha Police Force—similar to city management officials—the Uchiha clan has no chance of winning the hearts of the people. This outcome was inevitable.
Therefore, no one sympathized with the deceased elder, nor did anyone pity the Uchiha who suffered such a calamity.
Most people would only marvel at, be impressed by, and even admire Wuyue's immense strength and loyal character. Living in the same village as such a heroic figure would be an honor for them!
But they were unaware that their hero was being judged.
Inside the interrogation hall of Konoha, the three Hokage advisors and the Third Hokage himself sat in a row. Hiruzen Sarutobi's expression was somber, a complex emotion flashing in his eyes. But the next moment, he perfectly concealed it, and said in a calm tone, "Yūhi Mugetsu, do you know your crime?"
These high-ranking officials of Konoha would not be fooled by rumors circulating in the streets.
Regardless of the reason, Mugetsu's actions have touched upon some taboo, and may even disrupt the delicate balance between the village and the ninja clan. This is already a very serious consequence.
"Yeah. I know."
Below the stage, Yuhi Mugetsu nodded, not denying it. "I struck first." In truth, he couldn't deny it. Such an incident had spread and become widely known. Now, even if the Third Hokage wanted to protect him, he couldn't.
"You trespassed into the Uchiha clan's territory and killed their important leader. Have you considered the consequences?" Hiruzen Sarutobi's tone was slightly trembling, maintaining a businesslike attitude.
"Yes, I've thought about it." Wuyue nodded again, and added, "But if I had to do it all over again, I would probably still do it this way."
This guy!
His willful attitude caused the people present to frown, and Mitokado Homura even shouted angrily, "Yuhi Mugetsu! Remember your place! You are a Konoha ninja! To attack your own villager without orders... that is betrayal!"
"Sorry, I don't consider those people allies," Wuyue shrugged, speaking nonchalantly. "In my opinion, they're more like a cancer."
silence.
It seems that the word "cancer" resonates deeply with these high-ranking officials.
After all, the current leadership of Konoha was a product of Tobirama Senju's ideology. And this Second Hokage was the one who harbored the deepest hatred for the Uchiha clan. Influenced by him, and further compounded by the unexpected events on the Iwagakure battlefield, their wariness of the Uchiha clan deepened.
Therefore, even though Wu Yue committed such an "unforgivable" and earth-shattering act, they only brought him to the interrogation hall for questioning, instead of directly turning against him and detaining him... This already speaks volumes.
"Even so, that's not something you can decide for yourself." After a moment of silence, Koharu Tsurugi said, "Besides, everything you've done is just for your own personal matters!"
“I think it’s worth it.” Wu Yue remained expressionless.
"You..." Xiaochun, who was turning over the dorm, was speechless for a moment, and her mood immediately soured.
Is it worth it? Are you trying to show off your talent as a Casanova at such a young age? Killing the Uchiha clan's Grand Elder and crippling over a dozen Uchiha ninjas for a little girl? That's utterly absurd!
"Alright." Hiruzen Sarutobi changed the subject at the right moment, saying, "Since Mizuki Yuhi has confessed, let's discuss the method of punishment."
Mitomon Homura spoke first: "Remove him from his position as deputy head of the Anbu and place him under temporary confinement."
Koharu Utatane snorted and interjected, "Hmph! I think he should be stripped of his Konoha ninja status and expelled from the village!" Upon hearing this, everyone turned their gaze to her, their eyes filled with astonishment.
Women, even older women, really are all a little petty. She actually dared to make such a suggestion… However, Hiruzen Sarutobi and the others knew she was just being stubborn.
How could a peerless genius and super combat power like Wuyue possibly hand over 5.7 to someone else? That would be a joke! So, we skipped her vote and turned our attention to Danzo, who had his eyes closed.
To be honest, Hiruzen Sarutobi was quite uneasy at this moment. He knew very well that his former comrade and Mugetsu were at odds, and once Danzo agreed to Mitokado Homura's proposal, even he, as the Third Hokage, would be unable to change it.
However, things often take unexpected turns.
Just when Mugetsu thought he would be idle for a few more months, Danzo suddenly opened his eyes and said calmly, "His sins are unforgivable. Let's send him to the battlefield in the Land of Water and let him atone for his sins with military achievements."
198 I hope your future will be free of regrets.
What? Did I hear that right? Has Danzo changed his ways? Has he lost his mind? That's impossible, there must be some kind of conspiracy!
Hiruzen Sarutobi, Koharu Utatane, Homura Mitokado, and Mugetsu all had this thought at the same time. In short, it was inconceivable.
Everyone present knew perfectly well what kind of person Shimura Danzo was. To call him ruthless would be an understatement. Vengeful, treacherous, unscrupulous, and opportunistic—these derogatory terms were not at all excessive when applied to him.
How could someone like that propose such a symbolic punishment? They didn't even suggest abolishing the Mugetsu class; that's clearly covering it up.
But everyone knew that Mugetsu and he were not on the same page. They had even had fierce conflicts. Why would Danzo protect his rival? This left everyone completely baffled.
Could it be because Danzo harbored resentment towards the Uchiha clan, who were stronger than Mugetsu?
That's possible. But your bias is too obvious. The Uchiha clan would probably cry if they knew about your verdict. No, it's even possible that 07 might develop disloyalty.
Perhaps... this is his true purpose? To force the Uchiha to rebel, so he can find an excuse to eliminate them?
Hiruzen Sarutobi narrowed his eyes, giving Danzo a deep look. His old friend seemed to be sinking deeper and deeper into darkness. Should he find some time to have a proper talk with him?
However, the priority now is to resolve the immediate issues.
cough cough.
Clearing his throat twice, Hiruzen Sarutobi turned his gaze to Mugetsu and said calmly, "I agree with Danzo's opinion. Go back and prepare to go to the Land of Water."
This was a classic case of him taking the easy way out. However, the other two advisors couldn't impose any conditions at this point, so they could only acquiesce to the fact.
Seeing the various expressions on the faces of these high-ranking officials, Wuyue didn't want to stay any longer and was just about to say goodbye and leave.
Make your choice, dear host.
First, express your gratitude to Danzo by saying "I love you".
Second, fantasize about transforming! Perform a "Senbon Iroha" dance on the spot to relieve your tension.
Third, I assure everyone that I will get several girls from Kirigakure pregnant to serve the country.
刂呸.
Wuyue cursed inwardly. "The fact that you can even offer an option to say 'I love you' to Danzo? This damn system is truly something else!" Of course, imagining transforming in front of these old guys was out of the question—and to actually perform the Senbon Snow Girl dance was pushing the boundaries of human shame.
Therefore, considering the circumstances, the third option is the obvious choice.
uh-huh.
Muyue cleared her throat silently and raised her head. "Don't worry, Chairman! I will definitely get several girls from Kirigakure pregnant to serve the country!"
Uh.
The old men on the stage were stunned, their faces full of bewilderment. What the hell? You're being sent to war, and you're supposed to get someone pregnant? What the hell... to spread your seed across the world?
Saying these things feels completely effortless now! Damn it! Has my mind and body been gradually corrupted by these twisted thoughts? No, please don't!
Wu Yue was struggling internally, but showed no sign of it on her face. She glanced calmly and naturally at the platform, then turned and left the interrogation hall.
……
……
"Muzuki!" "Muzuki-kun!" "Are you alright?" "Did they bully you?"
As soon as they stepped out of the Hokage's office building, Yui, Rina, Saori, Miyu, and Kushina surrounded them.
"No, it was just a normal question." Wuyue felt a warmth in her heart, and a gentle smile bloomed on her face. Sure enough, her older sisters were the most considerate.
That's good.
The women all breathed a sigh of relief. Kushina spoke up, "I really didn't expect you to cause such a commotion. But those Uchiha people deserved it! How dare they treat the descendants of their own clan's hero like that. If I were there, I would have definitely beaten them to a pulp!"
"Yeah, I believe you, Miss." Wuyue nodded in agreement on the surface, but inwardly she thought to herself, "If you were here, things would become even more complicated."
After all, this young lady is the Nine-Tails Jinchuriki. If Fugaku Uchiha were to go berserk and use his Mangekyou Sharingan to control her, the consequences would be unimaginable.
"Senior sister." Wuyue remembered this and specifically brought it up to ask, "Have all the funeral arrangements for Uncle been taken care of?"
"Yes, he has already been buried." Even though several days had passed, Yui still felt a little sad when she talked about it.
Her mother passed away when she was young, and she grew up under the influence of her father. Even though ninjas are used to seeing life and death, it's still hard to accept when it happens in person. Fortunately, she had Muyue as a pillar of support; otherwise, it's hard to know if she could have withstood such a blow.
Infected by her emotions, the other women also became listless and speechless.
The group remained silent until they reached the street corner, where Kushina was the first to take her leave. Soon, Minato Namikaze's troops on the Northwest Front would be returning, and she needed to go back and prepare. She also wanted to reconsider the marriage arrangements.
Watching her departing figure, Wuyue felt a chaotic mix of emotions, tinged with a slight sting.
"Hey, aren't you going to stop it?" As if she could read his mind, Miyu asked directly, "If we really let it go like this, there really won't be another chance."
"Stop...what?" Wuyue turned her face away guiltily.
"You know it yourself." Miyu shook her head, not pursuing the topic further, but stopping short of pressing it. "No matter what, I hope your future will be free of regrets."
199. Meeting the parents?
How can I avoid regret?
Wuyue frowned, a struggle flashing in his eyes. He had confirmed that he loved Kushina. It wasn't just sibling affection; there was definitely romantic love mixed in as well.
Mugetsu knew he shouldn't have these feelings. But he wasn't a saint, and he couldn't suppress the turmoil within him. He liked Kushina's strength mixed with vulnerability, and her gentleness tinged with a touch of selfishness—a girlish charm.
The thought that the other person would be with someone else, even if they were originally lovers, still made Wuyue feel a deep sense of loss.
What should I do? Should I really confess my feelings to her? But if she rejects me, how will we maintain our relationship?
Tangled!
At this moment, Wuyue was truly caught in an immense dilemma, her thoughts drifting far away.
When he finally had a clue what was going on and came to his senses, only Saori remained of the girls beside him. "Huh? Where did she go?"
"Am I not human?" Saori rolled her eyes in annoyance and said, "Or are your eyes on your ass, you bug?"
Bedbugs again... Just how much do you like bugs? You're clearly a nice girl, why add the sarcastic attribute?
Wuyue's lips twitched, but she didn't retort. Instead, she changed the subject, saying, "I mean, where are Yui-senpai and the others?"
"I went to help pack." Saori turned her head away, seemingly not wanting to look directly at the other person. "While you were daydreaming, they already discussed it and decided that Yui would move in with Miyu-nee."
"Is that so?" Wuyue was taken aback. Thinking about it, it wasn't so bad. Anyway, Yui and the Uchiha clan had completely fallen out, so it wouldn't be appropriate for her to still be living there. "Then you..."
Before Mugetsu could finish speaking, Saori, like a kitten whose tail had been stepped on, shouted, "You, you reptile! What kind of look is that? Tell me! I didn't come here just to wait for you!"
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