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A sentence of hundreds of years may seem long, but it can be shortened if one makes outstanding contributions in Konoha.
Even if all of this is just empty promises, Orochimaru doesn't seem to care much about the decades or centuries that have passed.
"Consider the little guys I brought as my inaugural gift to the Fifth Hokage... and the same goes for Otogakure."
Orochimaru chuckled in a low voice, his face indifferent as he said, "When do we start working?"
“Today.” Hyuga Yuzuru waved his hand. After a while, Orochimaru saw Yakushi Kabuto walking in the distance. He looked at him with some regret, and after a while, he smiled and said, “Yakushi Kabuto, I know you.”
"I've heard so much about you." Kabuto Yakushi greeted him calmly, holding an electronic ankle bracelet in his hand: "From today onwards, you cannot remove these ankle bracelets from your body, even when you are taking a shower or sleeping. The built-in device will monitor your situation at all times, and will issue a warning if you remove them."
On this day of every month, the leg shackles must be changed inside the research department.
Once you can do that, you can live a normal life in the research department's single apartment.
However, due to your position, your salary and benefits are only one-third of those at the same level, with no subsidies, and your vacation time is also only one-third. Is that acceptable?
"Of course..." Orochimaru agreed nonchalantly.
Hyuga Yuzuru smiled slightly: "I look forward to the two of you working together to finish analyzing the Gedo Mazo as soon as possible."
"learn."
After finishing speaking, Kabuto urged, "Orochimaru, please hurry."
Orochimaru had nothing to say and immediately put on the shackles.
At that moment, Hidan and Danzo, who were still arguing inside the room, seemed to realize what had happened several steps too late. Not to mention Danzo, even Hidan was yelling loudly.
"I can redeem myself too, Fifth Boss! I can kill for you!"
"Yuzuru... Lord! Fifth Hokage! I can also redeem myself through meritorious service!"
Danzo's eyes cleared for once, and he said urgently, his voice cracking, "I can also do good for Konoha!"
"You are already making contributions to Konoha."
Thank you both again for sacrificing your lives for Konoha and for making a tremendous and outstanding contribution to our medical system.
Your death sentences have therefore been commuted to life imprisonment. Congratulations! Congratulations!
Hyuga Yuzuru clapped his hands lightly, then smiled and said, "That's all for now."
Danzo and Hidan were both stunned for a moment, then Hidan burst out cursing, "I knew you weren't a good person! You beast! Kill me if you dare! What's the point of me chatting with this damn old man all day! I want to die, I want to die, I want to die..."
Danzo, however, took a different approach, pleading desperately, "I have rendered service to Konoha, I have shed blood for Konoha!!! I want to see the Third Hokage! I want to see the Second Hokage! Let them judge this! You can't do this..."
Hyuga Yuzuru gently closed the door, waving to Danzo before doing so: "I'll consider it."
Danzo's roar, which sounded like a scream, became almost inaudible with the click of the door closing.
"This soundproof room is really well done," Yuzuru Hinata exclaimed.
Yakushi Kabuto respectfully replied, "It is thanks to your leadership that this has been accomplished."
"I didn't do anything." Hyuga Yuzuru shook his head with a smile, glanced at Orochimaru, and then said, "It's up to you guys. Get it done as soon as possible. This is about when I can retire... Please!"
Kabuto smiled helplessly, "Yes, Lord Yuzuru, I will do my best."
Orochimaru looked at Hyuga Yuzuru with a puzzled expression, thinking he had misheard something.
retire?
Isn't this guy still young?
But Hinata Yuzuru had already left.
Orochimaru, wearing electronic ankle bracelets, moved around a bit, feeling rather uncomfortable, but quickly put that aside and asked with great interest, "Shall we go to the research lab now?"
The Demonic Statue of the Outer Path... I'm very interested!
"Yes, but you need to catch up on your studies before that."
Kabuto looked at him calmly and said, "Let's start by learning how to use the basic equipment."
Orochimaru raised an eyebrow. "Are you underestimating me?"
But when Orochimaru saw the scene inside the research room, even he couldn't help but widen his pupils: "...Is this the standard of Konoha?"
The towering Goblin Statue was covered with cables.
Countless computers and screens were scattered around.
Researchers operated various machines.
One after another, enormous blobs of flesh containing chakra were crushed by machinery, turned into nutrient solution, and sent to the Gedo Mazo...
The eerie scene, which sent chills down one's spine, excited Orochimaru: "Where should we begin?"
...
Let's leave Orochimaru's matter aside for now.
After returning to his office, Hyuga Yuzuru was more concerned about the group of people Orochimaru had brought with him than Orochimaru.
Those with special bloodlines, such as Karin Uzumaki, Jugo, and Kimimaro, are his main focus.
It has to be said that Orochimaru's subordinates perfectly satisfied Hyuga Yuzuru's collecting obsession.
The fact that many tragic characters who died young in the original work are still alive gives him a sense of accomplishment.
After careful consideration, Hyuga Yuzuru decided that it would be best to hand over these people to Naruto as well.
Let him use his persuasive skills to "baptize" these people first, and then you can make contact with them yourself. That should save you time and effort.
Upon closer reflection, Hyuga Yuzuru realized that his arrangement for Naruto was actually quite correct—sending this guy to the Ninja Academy for an internship meant there was no need to worry about the ideological issues of the next generation.
There's an enemy spy inside; with Naruto's abilities, he might just betray them.
YYDS.
Time quietly slipped away amidst the gradual changes in Konoha.
Konoha 67, January 1st.
On a snowy night, the entire Leaf Village was adorned with bright red lanterns, and the sounds of firecrackers and fireworks filled the air.
In the Hyuga clan's territory, Hyuga Yuzuru sat leisurely in his renovated living room, curled up in a white plush blanket, lazily propping his head up as he lay on his side, gazing at the snow scene in the courtyard.
Hinata Kaoru hummed a little tune as she swept the snow in the courtyard, dressed in a beautiful white kimono. Inside the room, the television was playing a special New Year's variety show, the Konoha New Year's Eve Gala.
The young and beautiful female idols sang and danced on the stage.
"Lord Yuzuru, don't lie there. Get ready, we're going to have dinner with Madam soon," Hinata Kaoru reminded him, looking up at him.
Although they both live in the same large house, Hinata Yuzuru now prefers to stay in his own room—to avoid being nagged.
The mother is now experiencing midlife anxiety and is eager to have a grandson. Whenever they meet, she urges him to quickly find a girl and have a child for her to play with first.
Hyuga Yuzuru thinks that the reason his mother wants a grandson is because she wants a child to play with... As she gets older and her children grow up, she inevitably feels lonely.
"understood."
Hinata Yuzuru responded lazily.
After a while, there was a knock on the door.
"elder brother!"
Neji's voice rang out.
Hyuga Yuzuru didn't even look up, watching the pretty young lady on TV dancing to the music: "What's wrong?"
"Your mother is urging you to hurry up and go!"
Neji raised his voice.
Hinata Yuzuru replied listlessly, "I know, I'll go in a bit..."
"Hurry up, Sister Quan has come to wish us a Happy New Year."
After Neji finished speaking, he turned and left, seemingly unfazed.
Although his admiration for his older brother had never diminished, the closer they got, the more disillusioned he became with his brother's increasingly lazy demeanor at home—you need to straighten up, bro!
Hyuga Yuzuru rolled over, clutching the blanket.
Hinata Kaoru couldn't help but chuckle softly. She put down the broom, dragged off her wooden clogs in the corridor, and, wearing white stockings, walked closer. She knelt down, bent over, and gently placed her hand on his shoulder: "Get up!"
Hyuga Yuzuru grunted.
She leaned down, almost biting his ear: "Hurry up, Yuzuru-sama..."
"It tickles." Hinata Yuzuru turned his head, and she lowered her head to give him a quick kiss: "Happy New Year!"
"How cunning..." Hinata Yuzuru smiled knowingly, reached out and touched her fair cheek, then moved his head and lay down on her lap.
"I'm still the first person Yuzuru kissed this year!" She said happily, reaching out to touch his face and gently combing his soft white hair.
Hyuga Yuzuru, however, seemed unsurprised, saying, "Izumi doesn't care about that..."
"Really?" Xun chuckled, turned her head to look outside, and silently counted a few times. Sure enough, soon, she heard Quan's footsteps.
Izumi was dressed in a bright red kimono, so radiant it defied description. Her face was adorned with heavy makeup, a rare sight for her, yet it didn't appear gaudy. The well-done makeup on her cool and aloof face gave her a captivating yet dignified air.
She lifted the hem of her kimono, stepped lightly across the wooden corridor, and walked to the door with small, quick steps. She saw Hyuga Yuzuru lying on Hyuga Kaoru's lap, making a soft smacking sound. Hyuga Kaoru raised an eyebrow at her and gave her a mischievous smile.
“You look beautiful today, Izumi.” Hinata Yuzuru sat up.
Izumi said softly, "But I still have to come to you in person before you'll even glance at me, Yuzuru."
In private, she is the person who is most like a friend to Hinata Yuzuru.
Hyuga Yuzuru chuckled awkwardly and stood up: "I just wanted to lie down a little longer..."
"Then let's lie down for a while longer." Quan naturally knelt down beside him, gently patting her knees with her slender hands. She didn't say anything, but gazed at him with her deep phoenix eyes.
Hyuga Yuzuru glanced at Hyuga Kaoru, who simply stuck out his tongue: "Alright, I'll give you some time... Young Master Yuzuru, I'm going to Madam's place now. Remember to hurry, don't keep her waiting."
She stood up, lifted her white kimono, and secretly realized she had made a mistake.
I should have worn a brighter outfit.
Quan sincerely said, "Thank you."
In any case, Izumi was quite satisfied that she was sensible enough to step aside.
Kaoru chuckled and left the room, after which Hinata Yuzuru lay down again.
The enticing fragrance made him squint slightly, and he snuggled his head closer to her firm thighs, resting against her soft belly, before closing his eyes contentedly: "So fragrant."
"Is...is that so?" Izumi's cheeks flushed slightly as she smiled, gently wiping his lips with her hand. "Really..."
Hinata Yuzuru looked up at her.
She lowered her head, and their eyes met, a hint of ambiguity flowing silently between them.
Chapter 155 I Want to Have Your Child
The aroma is wonderful, but not at all cloying.
Izumi gradually seems to have gained some insights into how to make herself more charming. Perhaps it's because her good teacher, Hinata Kaoru, understands Hinata Yuzuru's preferences so well. Izumi has also gradually come to understand that Hinata Yuzuru prefers a more subtle fragrance to synthetic perfumes.
So, the faint scent of roses emanating from her mingled with her own fragrance, causing Hyuga Yuzuru to squint slightly and breathe softly. Their eyes met, and Izumi reached out and gently traced his brow. Her fingers, which had been covered in calluses, seemed to have softened considerably lately.
"My mom spent a long time dressing me up... Do I look good with this makeup?"
The ambiguous atmosphere made her feel a little uncomfortable. She was both expectant and vaguely flustered. She didn't know what she was flustered about. She gently changed the subject, but regretted it after speaking. Why did she have to say such useless things?
Hinata Yuzuru turned over slightly, lay on her lap, and looked up at her. Even from this angle, she still looked stunningly beautiful. He reached out and gently wrapped his arms around her waist. The thick red kimono could not hide her graceful waist, which still looked slender and delicate, yet he could still feel her firm abs.
"It's beautiful, and it suits you perfectly today."
Hinata Yuzuru praised her without reservation, and Izumi couldn't help but smile, but then pursed her lips reservedly: "Is that so... It seems that this year's choice was very successful."
Her fingers traced Hinata Yuzuru's profile, following his sharply defined jawline to the corner of his mouth, gently caressing him: "Little Kaoru is sneaking food behind my back again..."
At this point, Hinata Yuzuru stopped talking and just snuggled into her arms with a smile. Izumi angrily pointed a finger at his cheek. This man only acted like a spoiled big cat at times like this.
But the anger only lasted for a moment—I have to say, this guy is really something. I don't know what I was thinking, but looking at him like this, I couldn't muster even the slightest bit of agitation. I just felt that this was fine, and it would be even better if this moment could last forever.
Her usually sharp phoenix eyes were now shimmering with tears as she gazed tenderly into his eyes. After a while, she couldn't help but say, "Yuzuru, you seem to have changed a bit lately."
"Where?" Hinata Yuzuru asked, his eyes half-open.
The scent of her embrace was comforting and soothing, and the warmth emanating from her body through her kimono gave him a sense of comfort, like being snuggled up in a blanket, even in the winter.