Chapter 86: Kusanagi Sword
Uchiha Obito left with an unsightly expression on his face.
As for this White Zetzu called Awei, he desperately hinted, wanting to implant spores within Akihara Kagura's body, which was ruthlessly rejected by Uchiha Obito.
Akihara Kagura glanced at this White Zetzu named Awei, and unexpectedly felt a bit of rapport, determined to make its life create more value in the future.
"Young man"
This White Zetzu looked at Akihara Kagura, its tone becoming very reserved, yet its words were profound: "What do I need to help you with?"
"Help me monitor Uchiha Obito."
Akihara Kagura's words almost choked it.New novel chapters are published on
"This task conflicts with my primary duties"
The White Zetzu called Awei hesitated, shaking its head, about to say something when its body suddenly sank towards the ground, opening its mouth to warn, "Be careful, there's something unusual, I've sensed the presence of chakra."
"Hmm?"
Akihara Kagura had also just sensed the approach of a sinister chakra, somewhat surprised at White Zetzu's chakra sensing abilities, "This guy has good perception abilities!"
A small white snake appeared, swimming up to Akihara Kagura and stopped, opening its mouth to slowly spit out a slender sword.
What was strange...
There was no saliva on the sword's handle.
"Orochimaru"
Akihara Kagura's eyes flickered slightly.
It was unexpected to see a small white snake sent by Orochimaru, especially when Uchiha Obito's White Zetzu was monitoring him.
Never mind.
He hadn't planned to hide this matter anyway.
Because these two superiors would sooner or later converge, Orochimaru, ever curious, would definitely try to investigate the Akatsuki organization's secrets.
Uchiha Obito, as a superior, never expected his loyalty, and wouldn't care whom he had sided with, since he had made his stance clear in front of Uchiha Obito, ready to kill White Zetzu and betray them if he ever felt displeased.
When Akihara Kagura received the sword spat out by the small white snake, he saw a small red seal attached to the scabbard, with a line of words written on the red seal.
It was a handwritten message from Orochimaru.
[Happy New Year]
This was a hardy Kusanagi Sword.
It was a New Year's gift sent to him by Orochimaru's white snake clone.
Akihara Kagura had always known Orochimaru harbored ill intentions towards him, receiving this gift on the New Year of the ninja world, he couldn't help but feel touched.
In the future, Orochimaru would gather many children, most of whom were unwilling to leave his side. Which subordinate wouldn't want to stay by such a superior?
On the occasion of the New Year
Just when one feels the most alone, Orochimaru still does not forget to send a bit of warmth. Who would be willing to refuse someone who keeps them in their heart?
"Please thank Lord Orochimaru for me."
A sincere touch of emotion appeared on Akihara Kagura's face as he softly said, "I am now undercover in Konoha's Anbu, becoming an Anbu ninja. Shimura Danzo has not betrayed the covenant and even helped me arrange an identity within the Konoha Orphanage."
While monitoring the one called Awei, the White Zetzu clone, with the characteristics of the [Ninja in the Shadow], Akihara Kagura continued speaking to the little white snake.
"In some time, I may pass through the Land of Grass and hope to find an opportunity to meet with Lord Orochimaru then. Please ask Orochimaru if there is time to meet."
"..."
The little white snake nodded and quietly disappeared into the grass.
"You're right."
This creature named Awei, a White Zetzu clone, was convinced and its body slowly sank into the ground.
Just as the body of the White Zetzu began to sink halfway into the ground, it seemed to remember something, and its face strained to show a friendly smile.
"Young man, happy New Year"
"Happy New Year."
In Akihara Kagura's smile, there was a bit less loneliness.
The beginning of the New Year.
The village of Konoha was adorned with festive Fu plaques.
The entire village was immersed in the joyous atmosphere of the New Year.
Even the Fourth Mizukage, Yagura, forced to live in Konoha, was cordially invited by Sarutobi Hiruzen to join the New Year celebrations in Konoha.
The Anbu ninjas were not among them.
This was a busy working time for the Anbu ninjas.
During the New Year celebrations, many tourists from other places would come to visit Konoha. The Anbu and the Konoha Police Force were the two busiest departments during this period, needing to patrol all over Konoha to prevent spies from mingling with the tourists and sneaking into Konoha to steal information.
In the Anbu changing room.
Akihara Kagura and Hatake Kakashi had finished their day's patrol and returned to the changing room to change into casual clothes when they found a small box in their locker.
There was a line of writing on the box.
"Wishing you a peaceful spring."
Akihara Kagura opened the small box to find a beautifully crafted kunai, clearly not an ordinary item, certainly better than anything found in the Konoha weapon shop.
It was a gift from Hatake Kakashi.
"Didn't you learn the Flying Thunder God Technique?"
Hatake Kakashi stood by Akihara Kagura's side and said leisurely, "My teacher would leave a mark on the kunai, throw it at the enemy with the mark, and instantly get close to the enemy. Just so happens I have a kunai of good quality"
"Ah, the differences between people"
Akihara Kagura shook his head, took the kunai, and sighed, "I haven't prepared anything, this makes me seem very rude. I should really give you a grand gift in return when I have the chance"
"If you feel ashamed"
Hatake Kakashi patted the little guy on the shoulder and proposed his request with a smile, "Then treat me to a bowl of ramen, please!"
"..."
Akihara Kagura shook his head, displaying a generous attitude, "Ramen is too simple, I'll treat you to grilled salted saury today!"
"That's even better."
Hatake Kakashi's smile brightened.
Akihara Kagura, this kid, always had an offending attitude in the Anbu, but he remembered his superior's favorite food.
Midnight diner.
After Hatake Kakashi and Akihara Kagura left the scene.
A creature named Awei slowly emerged halfway from the ground and complained, "Hatake Kakashi, this guy, actually wanted to win you over with such a small trick of giving gifts..."
"Yeah..."
Akihara Kagura toyed with the beautiful kunai in his hand, a black leaf mark stamped on the kunai, seemingly reminding nonchalantly, "But we saw, Uchiha Obito didn't even want to use such a small trick."
"You're right."
This creature named Awei solemnly nodded.
