22 Chapter 22

Kabuto Yakushi's emotions were surging.

Because he had never thought that he would receive such gentle love.

From the mouth of this boy, whose expression was full of hatred and jealousy, Kabuto had gotten too much information. He missed Headmaster Nonō Yakushi more, who cared for him like a mother and was willing to give everything for him.

However...

Now was not the time for emotions to overflow.

What's most important now was to probe the boy's plans for revenge.

Only by discovering Akihara Kagura's revenge plan could he hope to resolve the crisis that he and Headmaster Nonō Yakushi were about to face.

According to the information Kabuto Yakushi had, Shimura Danzō must want to kill Headmaster Nonō. Akihara Kagura was just a participant in this.

If he could persuade this boy to give up his revenge plans and protect the Headmaster with him, it would be the best outcome.

Kabuto Yakushi furrowed his brows in thought, trying to test Akihara Kagura: "You've never seen Headmaster Nonō either, right? Maybe it's been too long since you left the orphanage?"

Kabuto Yakushi seemed to have found a direction, and said, "There's another possibility. Shimura Danzō has been deceiving Headmaster Nonō in secret, telling her that you've been dead for a long time."

"Kagura, we are both children from the orphanage. We know how much Headmaster Nonō cares for us. She would never abandon a child without reason."

"..."

This guy's making sense!

If Akihara Kagura really was from Konoha Orphanage, he felt that Kabuto Yakushi's words were somewhat accurate, a few more words and he would have been persuaded...

Sadly,

Akihara Kagura didn't want to play the villain who gets persuaded.

Akihara Kagura just wanted to play a child who went astray and couldn't turn back!

"Shut up!"

Akihara Kagura's palm shot out and clutched Kabuto Yakushi's throat!

The boy's eyes suddenly became fierce, and he pressed Kabuto against the wall, his voice low, "Kabuto Yakushi, don't disrespect Lord Danzō, or I will kill you right now!"

The boy looked contemptuously at Kabuto Yakushi, who couldn't resist in his hands, and then slowly released him: "Humph, I knew I should've killed you back on the training ground..."

"Cough... cough, cough, cough..."

Kabuto Yakushi lowered his head and coughed heavily, his eyes flickering slightly, "Then why didn't you kill me? Danzō wouldn't blame you."

"That would make it too easy for you."

A photograph flashed at the tip of Akihara Kagura's fingers. It was an image of Kabuto Yakushi, the very one Kagura had seized during training.

"Want to guess what I'm going to do?"

"This is your picture, the real you."

"Unfortunately, Headmaster Nonō Yakushi doesn't know who the person in the photo is. She only believes that the imposter is Kabuto Yakushi, so she'll only see you as a stranger."

Akihara Kagura's finger twirled the photo, nonchalantly discussing his plan: "I just need to give the photo to Headmaster Nonō Yakushi and order her to kill the person in the picture in the name of Lord Danzō. Then I'll promise to let you leave the Root..."

"..."

Kabuto Yakushi's face changed slightly.

Watching Kabuto Yakushi's face, the smile on Kagura's mouth deepened: "Only after our respected Headmaster Nonō Yakushi kills you will she discover the whole truth..."

"She will know that the person she killed with her own hands is the real Kabuto Yakushi, the Kabuto Yakushi she has always been concerned about!"

"..."

Kabuto Yakushi's face turned pale.

Anyone would know how much of a blow it would be for Headmaster Nonō Yakushi if such a thing happened. Perhaps after killing Kabuto Yakushi, she might even commit suicide!

It was a cruel conspiracy.

In his memories from the previous life, Akihara Kagura remembered this fratricide case was personally planned by Shimura Danzō. Danzō hoped that both Kabuto Yakushi and Nonō Yakushi would die together.

Unfortunately, the plan deviated.

Nonō Yakushi didn't recognize Kabuto Yakushi. When she desperately tried to kill Kabuto, he struck back severely injuring her. Kabuto's learning abilities were extraordinary, making his combat capabilities far superior to those of ordinary medical ninjas like Nonō Yakushi.

However...

Kabuto recognized his headmaster.

As Kabuto was desperately trying to save the Headmaster, the Headmaster didn't recognize him due to the fake photo and just saw him as a stranger. This dealt a huge blow to Kabuto, making him believe that his life was meaningless.

Now...

Akihara Kagura had told Kabuto the truth about this fratricide in advance, even mixed in a bit of his own role, creating a new vital bond between him, Kabuto, and Nonō Yakushi.

In this way...

In the future, he would have the opportunity to take advantage of Kabuto Yakushi.

Even if these lies were exposed, it wouldn't matter. He might as well be honest. Akihara Kagura had saved both Kabuto Yakushi and Nonō Yakushi... According to his memories from the previous life, Kabuto was not an ungrateful person!

"I've told you my plan."

Akihara Kagura patted Kabuto Yakushi's shoulder, continuing with a smile, "To have someone kill the person they care about most, that would surely cause them immense pain, wouldn't it?"

"You tell me…"

Kabuto Yakushi clenched his teeth, staring angrily at the boy in front of him, "You tell me all this, aren't you afraid your plan will fail? I could explain the truth to the Nonō…"

"It doesn't matter."

Akihara Kagura spread his hands in a victorious gesture, "If you successfully reunite with Nonō Yakushi, she will be very happy to see you, right?"

"Then after you tell her all the truth, when she is happiest, I'll kill you myself. After all, I just want her to taste the flavor of pain."

Akihara Kagura didn't care about these things, and rarely spoke the truth, "I just need the result I want, whatever the process to that result, it doesn't matter."

"Kabuto Yakushi."

"When I knew about you, your fate was already sealed."

"..."

Kabuto Yakushi slowly lowered his head.

Admittedly, Akihara Kagura should have this confidence.

According to Kabuto Yakushi's observations, all the members of the Root were silent under the threat of Akihara Kagura, proving that Akihara Kagura's strength is not to be underestimated.

Moreover…

There's the mysterious and unpredictable Wood Release Kekkei Genkai.

However, if the boy in front of him is confident that he can kill him, he and Nonō Yakushi might still have a chance to survive!

"Let's go."

"First, let's see Master Danzo."

Akihara Kagura took the lead toward the depths of the Root base, warning in a seemingly nonchalant way, "It's best not to talk too much in front of Master Danzo or show any disrespect. It would be a shame if Master Danzo ordered me to kill you on the spot…"

"..."

Kabuto Yakushi kept silent.

Of course, Kabuto Yakushi would not do anything unnecessary.

Now, Kabuto Yakushi knew very well that what he needed to do most was to keep a low profile, try to see Nonō Yakushi as soon as possible, and tell her Akihara Kagura's story.

If possible, Kabuto Yakushi hoped that Nonō Yakushi and Akihara Kagura, the abandoned child, could clear up their misunderstanding, thereby increasing their chances of survival in the future.

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